Mary Katherine “Kathy” Hill, age 57 of Ethridge died at her residence on Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was a native of Lawrence County.
She is survived by
One daughter, Veronica Busby of Ethridge
Three brothers, Jerry Gulley of Leoma, TN
Rick Gully of Mt. Juliette and Kenneth of Leoma
One sister, Debra Friend of AL
Two grandchildren, Johnathon and Justin Busby.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Elon Gulley and Mary Estella Corbin.
The family will have a private gathering at a later date.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jodebob Gowen Boyd, age 86 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker, and a member of Springer Road Church of Christ.
Her parents were the late Isaac “Ike “ Franklin and Cora Ellen Downs Gowen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boyd, one son, Bobby Boyd, and two sisters, Mande Gowen and Iona Tedders.
She is survived by
Daughters, Patricia Boyd Craig, Athens, AL
Martha Boyd Riddle, Ethridge, TN
Brenda Boyd Long, Senoia, GA
Sons, James Boyd, Sharpsburg, GA
Tommy Boyd, Ethridge, TN
Dean Boyd, Ethridge, TN
Sister, Sybil Hertel, Mercer Island, WA
18 grandchildren, Several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, February 6, 2012 with Johnny Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Melissa Weathers Williams, age 40 of Five Points, Tennessee passed away Friday February 3, 2012 at Maury Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was a loving mother a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 1:30pm Jerry Robuck will be officiating. Burial will follow in Second Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
2 sons, Corey Weathers, Five Points, TN
Cody Williams, Leoma, TN
Parents, Orville and Leda Faye Weathers, Five Points, TN
3 sisters, Sherry Davis and husband Tim, Leoma, TN
Pamela Hedgepeth, Lawrenceburg, TN
Donna Cockrell and husband William, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by
Largus and Gertrude Weathers of Five Points, TN and Franklin and Frances Prince of Lawrenceburg, TN
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty Sue Berryhill, age 72 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN., retired from Salant and Salant, a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Herbert and Fannie Florence Butler Weaver, her husband, Charles Andrew Brewer and two brothers, L.C. Weaver and Norval Ray Weaver.
She is survived by
One sister, Barbara Ann Pedigo, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister-in-law, Norma Jean Weaver, Hermitage, TN
One niece and two nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends fro 1pm to 3pm Thursday, February 2, 20102 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 with Bobbie Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Shirley Ann Tucker Pitts, age 65 of Florence, Alabama passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at her residence after a extended illness. She was a native of Lauderdale County Alabama, a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1pm Jerry Marlow will be officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Three sons, Leo Donzell Tucker and wife Sarah, Greenhill, AL
James Wallace Tucker and wife Donna, Killen, AL
Gregory David Tucker and wife Rana, Winfield, AL
One daughter, Gloria Jean Richardson and husband Mark, Rogersville, AL
Special friend, Ralph Combs, Florence, AL
Two brothers, Roy Simpson, Lexington, AL
Danny Simpson, Lexington, AL
Two sisters, Joyce Ann Regan, Florence, AL
Eloise Tucker, Lexington, AL
9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, Wallace Coleman Tucker.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Lisa Kay Serpone, age 46 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. A native of Columbus, IN., she volunteered at Bill Egly School and attended Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a Registered Medical Assistant, an avid bowler, a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan and a Toby Keith fan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Duane Zeigler; one brother, Scott Zeigler; her paternal grandparents, Harry and Gladys Zeigler; and her maternal grandmother, Anna Christine Daniels.
She is survived by
Husband, Michael Anthony Serpone, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Joan Marie Daniels Zeigler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters, Stephani Serpone, Eustis, FL
Hannah Serpone, Lawrenceburg, TN
One son, Michael Serpone II, Lawrenceburg, TN
One brother, Randy Zeigler, Springville, IN
One sister, Cindy Allen, FL
Two granddaughters, Hailey Brown, Eustis, FL
Haiven Brown, Eustis, FL
Several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lawrenceburg with Lloyd Schomburg officiating.
Nathan Paulie Blackwell, age 90 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at ECM Hospital in Florence, AL. He was a native of West Point, TN, and retired from Murray Ohio Mfg. Company.
His parents were the late Nath and Ethel Walters Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Perry Blackwell.
He is survived by
Two sons, Rickey Blackwell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Robert Eugene Blackwell, Lawrenceburg, TN
One Daughter, Kaye Looney, Lawrenceburg, TN
One grandchild, Jim Looney, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Evelyn McClean, Orange Park, FL
Vina Durrett, Jacksonville, FL
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday, February 1, 2012 with Jerry McLain officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Audrey Josephine Rochester Clark
Audrey Josephine Rochester Clark age 82 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 28, 20123 at NHC Brink in Lawrenceburg, TN. A native of Leoma, Tennessee, she was a retired LPN from NHC Brink and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Son, Charles E. and Linda Clark, Moulton, AL
Daughters, Allison and Steve Hendrick, Ethridge, TN
Brandi and Rev. Scott Brazier, Lawrenceburg, TN
Grandsons, Seth Thomas Clark, Lawrenceburg, TN
Adam Jeremy Clark, Lawrenceburg, TN
11 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12p to 3p Monday, January 30, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Monday, January 30, 2012 with Mickey Brackin officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Loretto, TN.
Rex Lee Jaco, age 77 of Lawrenceburg died January 28, 2012 at Crockett Hospital. He was a native of Ohio, retired from the U.S. Army and was Protestant.
He is survived by
Wife, Vera Jaco of Lawrenceburg, TN
One son, Ricky Dinkins of Richmond, VA
One daughter, Lisa M. South of Lawrenceburg, TN
Four grandchildren.
Two brothers, Bill Jaco of Toledo, OH
Raymond Jaco of Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Rose Stenlund of Lawrenceburg, TN
Emma Donnally of Lawrenceburg, TN
He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Maryetta Kidd Jaco.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11am with Wayne Martin officiating and interment in Bumpas Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo, Monday, January 30, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lillie Mae Foster Becker, age 92 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A native of Weston, WV., she was retired from Royal Oaks Nursing Home and Army veteran of World War II and a member of Faith Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg.
She is survived by
Son, Ron Becker and wife Shirley, Lawrenceburg, TN
Grandaughters, Van Becker and Missy Montes
Grandson, Bobby Marshall
Great granddaughter, Nicole Montes
Great grandson, Perry Harkins
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends fro 12pm to 1pm Monday, January 30, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1pm Monday, January 30, 2012 with Jesse Cozart officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN., with full military honors.
Sarah Walker age 65 of Lawrenceburg died January 28, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrenceburg and a Jehovah’s Witness.
She is survived by
One son, Danny R. Craft
One daughter, Tammy Rae Craft
Three brothers, Branson Walker of Summertown
Eldbert Walker of Lawrenceburg
Lee of Alabama
One sister, Rendey of Alabama
Three grand children and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Lee Walker and Nellie Mae Ball Walker; one brother Charlie Walker and one sister Roaslee Walker.
Funeral service will be 2pm Monday, January 30, 2012 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel wit Charles Sanders officiating and burial in New Salem Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Wilson Cannon, age 98 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN., a retired cattle farmer and a Christian.
His parents were the late John Clarence “J.C.” and Winnie Cannon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marietta Cannon and six siblings.
He is survived by
One daughter, Dianne Cannon, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three sons, Jack Cannon, Loretto, TN
Thomas “Tom” Cannon, Lawrenceburg, TN
David Cannon, Leoma, TN
One sister, Lucille Cannon Dawson, Falls Church, VA
6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, January 29, 2012. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Eula Adams, age 94 of Five Points, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Swain County, NC., retired owner of Whaley Real Estate of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and a member of the National Humane Society.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Rector; mother, Matilda Rector Robinson; and her husband, John T. Adams.
She is survived by
Son, John Adams, Five Points, TN
Daughter, Catherine Joe Keeton, Seymour, TN
Grandson, Adam Keeton, Alaska
Steo grandson, Tommy Adams
Special friends, David and Helen Cox, Rita and Hannah Ridgway
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, January 27, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm at Atchley Funeral Home East Chapel in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 3pm at Atchley Funeral Home East Chapel in Sevierville, Tennessee. Entombment will be held Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10am at Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Katherine Doris Sinclair Braden
Katherine Doris Sinclair Braden, age 36 of Lawrenceburg died January 25, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Michigan, homemaker and member of the Solid Rock Church.
She is survived by
Husband, Daniel Braden of Lawrenceburg
One son, Michael Braden of Lawrenceburg
Two daughters, Danielle Braden of Lawrenceburg
Destinee Braden of Lawrenceburg
Father, Larry Sinclair of Lawrenceburg
Three brothers, Howard Sinclair of Florida
Every Sinclair of Lawrenceburg
Larry Sinclair of Lawrence County, TN
Three sisters, Rhea Osborn of Lawrenceburg
Deshi Springer of West Point, TN
Nomi Caldwell of Hendersonville, TN
Mary Potts of Piney, TN
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Sinclair.
Graveside service will be held at Sinclair Cemetery on Piney Road Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home, Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Joe Bottoms, age 56, of Summertown, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at his residence. He was a native of Maury County, a self employed auto parts owner, and a member of Summertown Baptist Church.
Bottoms is survived by wife Janice Bottoms of Summertown, father William C. (Donna) Bottoms of Utah, mother Flora Mae Holloway of Summertown, one Billy Joe “Joey” Bottoms, Jr., (Crystal) of Summertown, daughter Susan Marie Messer (Carson) of Summertown, sisters Susan Blocker (Keith) of California, Sandra Robertson (Bill) of California and Annette Webb (Lee) of Lawrenceburg, brothers Nathan Holloway (Linda) of Five Points, Tom Bottoms of Utah, Steve Bottoms of Nevada, and grandchildren Avery Messer, Molly Messer, Logan Bottoms, Josie Messer and Ansley Bottoms.
He was preceded in death by step-father Nat Holloway and brother William C. Bottoms.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Milton Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent at the website: www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Lucille Dodd, age 91, of West Point, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at NHC Healthcare Brink following a brief illness. She was a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, a retired secretary, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include daughter Loretto Byrd and husband James of West Point, sons John Dodd and wife Louise of Maryland, Gary Dodd of West Virginia and Roger Dodd of Pulaski, brother Richard Himes of West Virginia, and sisters Mable Wright of Ohio and Mary Bell Kite of West Virginia. Eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren also survive.
Dodd was preceded in death by husband Leo Glenn Dodd, Sr., son Leo Glenn Dodd, Jr., and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at Davis Funeral Home in West Virginia on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2,2 2012 at Davis Funeral Home.
Charles Quillen, age 82 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at NHC Brink after a extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee retired from TVA as an auxiliary operator, an Army Veteran, a member of American Legion Post #146, and a member of Loretto Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11am . Danny Pettus will be officiating. Burial will follow in Shaw Cemetery with military honors at the graveside.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Wife, Elaine Quillen, Loretto, TN
3 sons, Pat Quillen, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jeff Quillen and wife Connie, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kevin Quillen and wife Angie, Loretto, TN
1 daughter, Kim Creasy and husband Dan, Waynesboro, NT
2 step sons, Danny Smith and wife Delores, Iron City, TN
Tim Smith, Loretto, TN
1 sister, Clara Mae Weldon, Lawrenceburg, TN
15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Ople Harvell, age 99, of Loretto passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at home. She was a native of Lawrence County, a retired teacher of 39 years and a member of Loretto United Methodist Church.
Harvell is survived by daughters Anita Belew and Susan Burbank and husband Garry, all of Loretto. Six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild also survive.
She was preceded in death by husband Woodrow Harvell and daughter Judy Schaum.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. She will lie in state at the church from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Don Spencer and David Lay will officiate. Burial will follow in Loretto Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Loretto United Methodist Church or the Lawrence County Public Library.
Uton Fleming, age 80, of Loretto passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Crockett Hospital following a brief illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, a Unites States Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict, retired carpenter and a member of Loretto First Baptist Church.
Fleming is survived by wife Sherry Hood Fleming of Loretto, son Chris Fleming and wife Teresa of Loretto, and daughter Kim Johnson of Columbia, brothers Lindsey Fleming of Loretto and Wayne Fleming of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and sister Imodene Marks of Loretto. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto First Baptist Church on January 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Sammy Wallace will officiate. Burial will follow in Liberty Grove Cemetery with full military honors at the graveside.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Loretto First Baptist Church.
Ruth Lumpkins Johns, age 86, of Leoma, TN passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at NHC Healthcare Scott following an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, a retired secretary and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Johns was preceded in death by parents William and Virgie Lumpkins, husband Ethredge Johns, son James Junior, brother W.B. Lumpkins, Jr., and sister Josephine Richardson.
She is survived by daughter Connie Crabb and husband Roy of Loretto, brother Howard Lumpkins of Florence, Alabama, sister Mary Carr of Anderson, Indiana. Two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one step great grandchild and one step great great grandchild, also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Brother Tim Hanback and Brother Junior Daniels will officiate. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Wilma Ridgeway Hammond, age 89 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at ECM Hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Anderson, Alabama a homemaker and a member of Hurricane Springs Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1pm. Tim Cunningham will be officiating. Burial will follow in Grassy Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Son, Keith Hammond and wife Faye, Loretto, TN
Granddaughter, Tara Holden & husband Joseph, Smyrna, TN
Brother, Armon Ridgeway and wife Odessa, Lawrenceburg, TN
17 nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Mamie Ridgeway, husband, Alton C. Hammond 4 brothers, Febbie, Onus, Eden and Eldon Ridgeway, 3 sisters, Dovie Roden, Letha Hammond, and Clessie Lynn
The family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Loretto Public Library or to God’s Storehouse.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
George Franklin Lanning, age 77 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN. He was the son of the late George Marvin and Flora Bedford Lanning. He was a member of New Prospect United Methodist Church. He received a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 1967 from Samford University and was a pharmacist for forty five years until his retirement in October 2011.
Mr. Lanning served in the United Sates Air Force from 1953 until 1957.
He is survived by
His wife, Elizabeth Ann Smith Lanning of Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter, Linda Loyd of Lawrenceburg, TN
Julie Lanning, of Lawrenceburg, TN
Janet Hartsfield of Lawrenceburg, TN
Son, Michael Lanning of Murfreesboro, TN
Rick Lanning of Lawrenceburg, TN
Fifteen grandchildren; Laura Sandrell of Columbia, TN., Sam Loyd, Scarlett Lanning, Anne Marie Lanning, Natalie Lanning and Elizabeth Rolen all of Murfreesboro, TN., Charlie Loyd, Tyler Lanning, Eric Lanning, Alexa Lanning, Anna Lanning, Nathan Hartsfield, and Matt Hartsfield all of Lawrenceburg, TN., Jay Hartsfield of Nepal and Chris Hartsfield of Knoxville, TN.
Six great grandchildren; Annlee Sandrell and Sadie Sandrell of Columbia, TN; Ally Hartsfield of Knoxville, TN; Lily Loyd and Annie Loyd of Lawrenceburg, TN; and Corbin Lanning of Murfreesboro, TN
Two brothers, Charles Lanning and Bob Lanning of Lawrenceburg, TN
Six sisters, Jo Ann Appleton, Nancy Crowder, Patsy Morgan, Frances Rayfield all of Lawrenceburg, TN., Peggy Dean of Nashville, TN., and Lillian Henson of Knoxville, TN
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Friday, January 20, 2012 with Rev. Billy Beal and Bro. Mickey Brackin officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Wallace A. Gamble age 89 of Five Points, Tennessee died peacefully at home on Gamble Road on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A native of Lawrence County, TN., Wallace was a World War II veteran, retired farmer/carpenter and a faithful member of the Five Points Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by beloved son John Paul Gamble, parents, John Will and Nannie Cora Williams Gamble and two sisters Maxine Putman and Betty Kirk.
He is survived by
Wife of 65 years, Flora Gamble, Five Points, TN
One daughter, Carol Snook, Five Points, TN
Four grandchildren, Brian Gamble, Marti Snook, Todd Gamble, Todd Gamble, Heather Buckner.
Six great grandchildren
One daughter-in-law, Connie Gamble
One brother, James Gamble, Nashville, TN
Two cousins, Clyde Gamble, Five Points, NT
Ruth Goff, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10am to 2pm Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Thursday, January 19, 2012 with Doy Hollman and Ray Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Five Points Church of Christ Cemetery in Five Points, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Five Points Cemetery Fund or the Paul Gamble Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Larry Dwayne Shaffer, age 58 of Mount Juliet, Tennessee lost his battle with cancer on Monday, January 16, 2012 at his residence in Mount Juliet, TN. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN., a Professional Bass Angler, a graduate of MTSU and formerly employed by Nissan in Smyrna, Tennessee. He was also an avid angler and hunter who loved the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Ada Randall Shaffer.
He is survived by
Wife, Emily Shaffer, Mount Juliet, TN
Cousin, Ray Brazier, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, January 18, 2012 with Bro. Colin Leighton officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. Family requests memorials be made to Caris Healthcare.
Ethel Cromwell Mattox, age 91 died January 15, 2012 at the Talladega Health Care Center. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and lived there 38 years before re-locating to Clarksville, Tennessee with her husband who was employed by the Parks Belk Company. Subsequent Parks Belk assignments sent them to Cleveland, TN., then to Maryville, TN and finally to Columbia, TN where she lived 30 years.
Her last move was to Munford, Al. in 2000. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Munford. She was preceded in death by her parents, James F. Cromwell and Elizabeth Martin Cromwell; her husband of 53 years, Gernia Mattox; an infant son, Audie Gene Mattox; three sisters, Bertha Barber, Flora Cromwell, and Mary Gilliard; two brothers, Lonzo and Clarence Cromwell; two nieces, Mary Ellen Barber Webb and Louise Barber Richardson; and one great niece Jean McDonald Hood.
She is survived by
Son, Reani Mattox of Munford, AL
Two grandsons, Vincent Mattox of Delta, AL
Brett Mattox of Munford, AL
One granddaughter, April Walker of DeArmanville, AL
Five grandsons, Jonathan Mattox, US Navy of Jacksonville, FL
Andrew Mattox of Delta, AL
Alex, Owen and Noah Mattox, all of Munford, AL
Three nieces, Shelby McDonald of Lawrenceburg, TN
Doris Doulder of Las Vegas, NV
Delores Sanders of Cleveland, OH
Four nephews, Mansel Cromwell of Naples, FL
Ansel Barber of Weirton, WV
Royce Cromwell of Leoma, TN
Jerry Cromwell of Lawrenceburg, TN
Several great and great great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 1pm Friday, January 20, 2012 with Thomas Mattox officiating. Interment will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mars Hill Cemetery Fund in care to Jerry Cromwell.
Reba Juanita Thigpen Johnson, age 69 of St. Joseph, Tennessee passed away Saturday January 14, 2012 at Crockett Hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 1pm. Audie Bogus will be officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
1 daughter, Tina Renee Johnson of St. Joseph, TN
1 son, Timothy Jay Johnson of St. Joseph, TN
1 brother, Grady Carroll Thigpen of Greenhill, AL
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Virgie and Willie Genova Thigpen, husband, Villard Johnson, 1 brother, Johnny Thigpen, and 1 sister, Frances Thigpen.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Bobby Leo Benson, Sr. age 73 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. A native of Lawrence County, Tn., he was retired from Union Carbide, a farmer and of the Christian Faith. He was also a member of Three Oaks Rook Club.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Walker Benson; and one brother, Kenny “Yogi” Benson.
He is survived by
Wife, Patsy Dixon Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Flora Pigg Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Bobby L. Benson II, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brent Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four grandchildren, Abby Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Bobby Benson, III, Lawrenceburg, TN
Briley Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Ellie Benson, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister, JoAnn Benson Johnson, Ethridge, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Sunday, January 15, 2012 with Josh Newberry officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to the Greenwood United Methodist Church.
Joel Todd, age 74 of Westpoint, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was a native of Wayne County, TN. And retired from Murray Ohio Manufacturer.
His parents were the late Broadus and Bertha Andrews Todd. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Julia Ann Todd; two brothers, Gentry Todd and J.D. Todd and one sister, Dorothy Jean Robertson.
He is survived by
Wife, Arthieal Todd, Westopoint, TN
One daughter, Pattie Jones, Lawrenceburg,TN
One sister, Roberta Weaver
Two grandchildren, Chad Franklin, Lawrenceburg, NT
Amie Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four great grandchildren, Brady Franklin, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jacy Franklin, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kate Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Emily Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, January 14, 2012 with Donald Goodrum officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Barbara Fowler Jones, age 54 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at her residence after a sudden illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, disabled and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11am Jerry Geho will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hollis Cemetery.
Survivors are
1 daughter, Christy Byrd, West Point, TN
3 sons, James Byrd, West Point, TN
David Byrd, West Point, TN
Bobby Staggs, Lawrenceburg, TN
1 sisters, Susie Clayton, Loretto, TN
1 brother, Floyd Fowler, St. Joseph, TN
4 grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews also survive
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Nolan Perry, age 64 of Ethridge passed away January 8, 2012 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was a native of Lawrence County, Lab Technician at Crockett Hospital. He was a member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ.
He is survived by
Wife, Joan Payne Perry of Ethridge, TN
One brother, Doyle Perry and wife Linda of Summertown, TN
Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A special friend Abby.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 1pm with Colin Leighton and Eddie Rogers officiating and interment in Ethridge Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home, Monday 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday, 8am to 1pm.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Kay Dugger Houser, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Dura Automotive and a member of Pea Ridge Church of Christ.
Her parents were the late Allen and Vella Lea Voss Dugger.
She is survived by
Husband, Dexter Houser, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters,
Mary Leigh Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Robbie Peppers, Rogersville, TN
One brother, William Dugger, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two grandchildren, Ryan Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Matthew Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
4 step children, 12 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Monday, January 9, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, January 10, 2012 with Dan Buie officiating. Interment will follow at Houser Cemetery n Lawrence County, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret Clara Henkel, age 79 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Crockett Hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Church.
Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11am. Father Luckas, MSGR Rohling, and Deacon Sammy Beckman will be officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012 with a Prayer Service at 7pm at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
1 brother, Karl A. Henkel and wife Goergette, Loretto, TN
3 sisters, Rita Paul, Loretto, NT
Mary Catherine Henkel, Loretto, TN
Mary Elizabeth Henkel, Loretto, TN
Preceded in death by parents Tony and Elizabeth Rohling Henkel, brother, James Henkel and sisters, Theresa Rose Henkel, Mildred Henkel Hollman.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Alton Crane, age 79 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN., retired from Williams Optical in Nashville, TN and a member of Brace Baptist Church.
His parents were the late Burl Watson and Annie Lou Blackwood Crane.
He is survived by
Sister, Bessie Crane Speakman, Lawrenceburg, TN
Special friend, Ruby Nell Nash, Nashville, TN
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, January 6, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, January 7, 2012 with Carlos Casteel officiating. Interment will follow at Brace Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Barbara Dugger Houser, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Dura Automotive and a member of Pea Ridge Church of Christ.
Her parents were the late Alan and Vella Lea Voss Dugger.
She is survived by
Husband, Dexter Houser, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters, Mary Leigh Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Robbie Peppers, Rogersville, TN
One brother, William Dugger, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two grandchildren, Ryan Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Matthew Burleson, Lawrenceburg, TN
4 step children, 12 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Monday, January 9, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, January 10, 2012 with Dan Buie officiating. Interment will follow at Houser Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert “Bob Edward Nelson, age 65 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. A native of New Castle, PA., he was retired from General Motors and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Mimosa Masonic Lodge #542 and The Order Of The Eastern Star #103 of Lawrenceburg. He served his country honorably as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War. He was well known for his love to barbeque as a KCBS Barbeque Judge.
His parents were the late Reino and Evelyn Jones Nelson.
He is survived by
Wife, Bonnie Kathleen Nelson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Robert Joseph Nelson, Minor Hill, TN
Benjamin James Nelson, Chattanooga, TN
Two daughters, Kimberly Anne McCormack of New Jersey
Dawn Marie Nelson of Pennsylvania
One brother, Billy Nelson of New Jersey
Four grandchildren, Shawn McCormack of Maine, Matthew McCormack of Maine, Lukas Nelson, Lawrenceburg, TN., Ty Redmon, Minor Hill, TN
One great grandson, Shawn McCormack III of Maine
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Sunday, January 8, 2012 with Rev. Josh Newberry officiating with a Masonic service following. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN with full military honors.
James Leon McMurtrey, age 96 of Saint Joseph, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at home after a sudden illness. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, a United States Army Veteran Sgt. Of WWII, a retired Auto Mechanic and a member of Saint Joseph Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10am. Ronnie Ray will be officiating. Burial will follow in Restview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Wife, Jane Estoile Hollis McMurtrey, Saint Joseph, TN
2 sons, Larry L. McMurtrey and wife Diana, Greenhill, AL
James Keith McMurtrey, Saint Joseph, TN
1 grandson, 1 great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Raleigh and Mary Lula McMurtrey,
1 brother, Edward McMurtrey
1 sister, Alma Lee McMurtrey Stutts
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
James Alvin Brown, age 96 passed away Tuesday morning, January 3, 2012 at Crockett Hospital following a brief illness. He enjoyed a long association with Parkes Lumber Company and following retirement there, worked as an inspector with Hayes Construction and the Lawrenceburg Housing Authority. He was born at Mt. Joy TN to Seth and Annie Amanda Brown. A member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Brown, his daughter Saundra Brown Gobbell and his son Jim Brown.
He is survived by
Daughter, Margie Mann
Grandchildren, Vic Gobbell, Layne Richardson, Jamie Marston, Stacy Hammond, Amanda Land, Jennifer Medeiros and Courtney Magee.
Fourteen great grandchildren also survive: JoAnna Gobble, Jake Richardson, Rachel Marston, Sarah Marston, Jack Marston, Ramsey Ferguson, Leighton Ferguson, Tory Hammond, Georgia Land, Adeline Land, Beck Land, Max Levine, Dylan Medeiros and Toby Magee.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Services will be Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2012 at 3pm in the chapel of Neal Funeral Home with Andy Brown officiating with burial to follow in Mimosa Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or the Lawrence County Public Library.
Bennie Williams, age 68 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN., retired from Sharp Transport, and a member of First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Erpha Williams and his wife, Polly Long Williams.
He is survived by
Mother, Lois Newton Williams, Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter, Penny Chavez, Jefferson, GA
Granchildren, Chris Wilson, Commerce, GA
Kim Wilson, Jefferson, GA
Brother, Jerry Williams, Lawrenceburg, TN
Sister, Jane Mayer, Athens, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, January 5, 2012 with Jeff Vanlandingham officiating. Interment will follow at Center Point Methodist Cemetery in Leoma, TN.
Syble Marie Burgess Taylor, age 83 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN., a CAN and a member of O.K. Baptist Church and the Home Demonstration Club.
Her parents were the late Bonnie and Dezzie Gallion Burgess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Taylor, Two sisters, Novalee Chandler, Willa Mae Chandler, and one brother, R.O. Wilford.
She is survived by
Daughters, Gail Gowen, Decatur, AL
Shirley Kirk, Lawrenceburg, TN
Son, Larry Taylor, Leoma, TN
Brother, Chester Burgess, Toledo, OH
Special friends, George and Daphine Lopp, Lawrenceburg, TN
5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, January 4, 2012 with Bro. Danny Huckaba officiating. Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, TN.
Frances Kerstiens, age 74 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Hillview Rehab Center after a brief illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a supeprvisor at Murray Ohio and of the Catholic faith.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1pm. Sammy Beckman will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
2 Uncles, Marshall Walters and Willie Walters
2 Aunts, Margie Perry and Dorothy Mashburn
Several nieces and nephews.
A host of cousins, Friends and loved ones.
Preceded in death by husband, Richard Kerstiens and parents, Pat and Sis Beckman.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Grace Geneva “Woodard” Garrett, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN. She lived in Northwest Indiana for 34 years. She was a native of Giles County, TN. And a homemaker and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
Her parents were the late James Walter and Mary Lou Hendrix Woodard. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harrison Lee Garrett; one son, Larry Brent Garrett who died at the age of five; two sisters, Pearl Aldridge and Lois Woodard; five brothers, Clarence Woodard, Sam Woodard, Grover Cleveland Woodard, Jimmy Woodard and Howard Woodard; three nephews, James Frances Woodard, Bobby Aldridge and Paul Woodard; and one niece, Joyce Keel.
She is survived by
Daughter, Annette Hadley, Columbia, TN
Four nephews, Don Woodard, Woodstock, GA
Howard E. Woodard, Lake Station, IN
Kenneth Woodard, Lawrenceburg, TN
James Woodard, Franklin, TN
Three nieces, Carolyn Patterson, Hartselle, AL
Linda Aragon of Alabama
Anita Baggett, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10am Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Interments will follow at Spann Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Susan Kay Gentry Lowery, age 51 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Crockett Hospital. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and was a former supervisor at Dura Automotive Inc. She was also a member of Shepards Chapel.
Her parents were the late Bessie G. Whitaker and William Gentry. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Gentry and grandson, Gunner Barnes.
She is survived by
Husband, Adam Lowery, Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter, Shanna Barnes, Ethridge, TN
Son, Chris Lindsey, West Point, TN
Step-son, Cody Lowery, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brother, Kenneth Gentry, Leoma, TN
Sister, Judy Voss, Columbia, TN
5 grandchildren, Payne Lindsey, Myles Slater, Jake Lindsey, Colten Barnes, Dustin Burns.
3 nephews, Robert Gentry, Eric Voss, Brock Gentry
3 nieces, Kendra Gentry, Kelly Voss, Whitney Gentry
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 2pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 with T.R. Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Gum Springs Cemetery. Family suggests memorials be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Katherine Nell Willis age 76 of Lawrenceburg died Friday night December 30, 2011 at NHC Brink Street in Lawrenceburg. She was a member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church and worked for Headstart as a cook.
She is survived by
One daughter, Sue Hill of Lawrenceburg
Two brothers, Dennis Willis of Lawrenceburg
Glenn Willis of Lawrenceburg
Two sisters, Connie Willis of Lawrenceburg
Ruby Story of Lawrenceuburg.
Daughter-in-law, Debbie Woods of Five Points
Four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Johnny Bea Willis and Kate Olive Adams and one son Terry Willis.
Funeral service will be 2pm Monday, January 2, 2012 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bro. WL Wallace and Bro. Rick Kennedy officiating and interment in Kidd Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home. Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Villard “Bud” Shaffer, age 70 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at NHC of Columbia. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN and a retired painter.
His parents were the late Harvel Byrd and Edith Barnett Buckner.
He is survived by
Wife, Brenda Holman Shaffer, Lawrenceburg, TN
One son, James Dexter Shaffer, Florence, AL
2 grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Sunday, January 1, 2012. Interment will follow at Granny Belew Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Kerry “Kurt” Adkins, age 49 of Pulaski, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, Tn. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was employed at Deweese Construction and was of the Penecostal faith. His father was the late Charles Edward Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Barry Adkins.
He is survived by
Son, Ivan Hunter Adkins, Pulaski, TN
Two step daughters, Telina Morris, Loretto, TN
Amelia Kelley, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Iva Nell Adkins, Pulaski, TN
Brother, Frankie Adkins, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2:30pm Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Bumpas Cemetery at 3pm Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Herb Magee, age 81 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. A native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was President of Magee Enterprises, an Army veteran of Korea, and a member Lawrenceburg Rotary Club and First United Methodist Church. His parents were the late Lloyd Herbert Magee, Sr. and Lamar Kimbrough Magee. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Molly Magee and one brother, David K. Magee.
He is survived by
Wife, Nancy Abernathy Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Herby Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
David Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Six grandchildren, Lori Morgan, Lawrenceburg, TN
Luke Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Colston Magee, Chattanooga, TN
Kayla Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Hutton Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Ethan Magee, Lawrenceburg, TN
Great grandchild, Molly Bentley, Lawrenceburg, TN
Nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, December 30, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at First United Methodist Church at 10am Saturday, December 31, 2011 with Bro. Jim Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The Lawrenceburg Rotary Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of the charity of your choice.
Larry Herman Bonner, age 63 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Charles Bonner and his daughter, Chrissy Leigh Bonner.
He is survived by
Daughter, Melissa Bonner White, Murfreesboro, TN
Mother, Margaret Sutton Bonner, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Carolyn Dorning, Lawrenceburg, TN
Betty Childress, Franklin, TN
Two granddaughters, Margaret Leigh White, Murfreesboro, TN
Meredith Janay White, Murfreesboro, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 2pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 with Billy Beal officiating. Interment will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
George Leon Cothren, age 68 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. A native of Lawrence County, TN. He was a retired supervisor from Murray Ohio, a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard, and attended Calvary Hill Church of God. His parents were the late Makey Lee and Ellen Tidwell Cothren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bob Cothren and Grady Cothren.
He is survived by
Wife, Marsha Gail Grinnell Cothren, Lawrenceburg, NT
Daughter, Chasity McCarter, Lawrenceburg, TN
Granddaughter, Abby Lee Hood, Lawrenceburg, TN
Grandson, Lane McCarter, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brothers, Maxine Cotheren, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three sisters, Ann Davis, Summertown, TN
Juanita Bailey, Estill Springs, TN
Fran Rosson, Lawrenceburg, NT
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, December 30, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, December 31, 2011 with Don Goodrum officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN with full military honors.
S. R. Gobble, age 86 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Home in Florence, Alabama. A native of Lawrence County, TN., he was retired from Murray Ohio, a farmer and a member of Fall River Methodist Church. His parents were the late Elzy and Rosa Matheny Gobble. He was also preceded in death by an adopted brother, Louis Gresham
He is survived by
Wife, Magilene Smith Gobble, Florence, AL
Two daughters, Mabellene Daniel, Leoma, TN
Peggy Holt, Collinwood, TN
Four sons, Harold Gobble, Lawrenceburg, TN
Calvin Gobble, Iron City, TN
Jerry Gobble, Leoma, TN
Terry Gobble, Union, MO
One brother, Elzy Gobble, Jr. Iron City, TN
One sister, Lucille Thompson, St. Joseph, TN
Uncle, Fred Gobble, Lawrenceburg, TN
Aunt, Ida Pollock, Lawrenceburg, TN
17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 2 step great great grandchildren.
Nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Wednesday, December 28, 2011 with Bro. Ricky Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Alexander “Alex” Corum, age 24 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at home. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee worked in Security and of the Catholic Faith.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11am. Sammy Beckman will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are,
Wife, Danielle Corum, Loretto, TN
2 Daughters, Kelsyn Cheyenne Corum, Loretto, TN
Kensley Malee Corum, Loretto, TN
1 Son, Kaven Alexander Corum, Loretto, TN
Parents, Greg and Sharon Corum, Loretto, TN
1 Sister, Tonya Moore and husband Ray, Loretto, TN
Maternal Grandfather, Villard Krick, Loretto, TN
Paternal Grandparents, Steve and Reba Corum, Saint Joseph, TN
1 Nephew, Damon Moore, Loretto, TN
1 Niece, Zoe Moore, Loretto, TN
Preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother, Margie Krick.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Kenneth F. Parrish, age 80 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at his residence. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN, he was retired pharmacist fro CVS Pharmacy and a member of First Baptist Church. His parents were the late Lester and Lurene Richardson Parrish. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Kirkland Parrish.
He is survived by
Two sons, Ken Parrish, Franklin, TN
Cliff Parrish, Atlanta, GA
One brother, Joe Earl Parrish, Carrolton, GA
Two grandchildren, Ben Parrish, Atlanta, GA
Cameron Parrish, Franklin, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 26, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Tuesday, December 27, 2011 with John Blair officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church Library or Lawrence County Public Library.
Vera Lucille Kelso Pettus, age 98 of Lawrenceburg passed away on December 24, 2011 at Crockett Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, homemaker and member of O.K. Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Daughter, Anita Short and husband Don
Two daughters-in-law, Pat Pettus and Jewell Pettus, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two grandsons, Dr. Mark Short and Kent Short, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two granddaughters, Kim McClaren of Lawrenceburg, TN., Kris Francis, Summertown, TN
Eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; three step great great grandchildren; three step great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin G. Pettus of eighty years; two sons, Bill and Jim Pettus, her parents, Will and Loretto Williams Kelso; three sisters, Lorene Frakes, Kitty Smith, Annie Pulley, three brothers, Elbert, Joe and Bernie Kelso.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11am at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Brad Lowery officiating and interment in O.K. Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2011 from 5 to 8pm at Pettus-Turnbo.
Memorials may be made to O.K. Cemetery Fund.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Rick Owens, age 58 of Summertown, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Portsmouth, VA., and electrician from Tyco Manufacturing and of the Christian Faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Olon James Owens.
He is survived by
Mother, Eloise Geneva Foster Owens, Summertown, TN
Two sons, Shawn Owens, Summertown, TN
Lonnie Owens, Summertown, TN
One daughter, Patricia Owens Meeks, Portsmouth, VA
Four brothers, Bob Owens, Summertown, TN
Ron Owens, Chesapeake, VA
Denver Owens, Summertown, TN
Steve Owens, Summertown, TN
Six grandchildren, Lance Owens, Olon Owens, Luke Brooks, Kira McLamb, Tabitha Meeks, Summer Meeks.
Three nieces, Michelle Owens Knight, Suffolk, VA
Tracy Owens, Chesapeake, VA
Katherine Owens, Chesapeake, VA
One nephew, Chad Owens, Summertown, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 26, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011 with Bill Webb officiating. Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, TN.
Bryan Austin Sandrell, age 17 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 after an automobile accident. He was a native of Dothan, Alabama, a Senior at Loretto High School and a member of Loretto First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1pm. Bro. Sammy Wallace will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm Monday, December 26, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Mother, Tanya Denise Sandrell, Loretto, TN
2 Aunts, Tina Beard and husband Jerry , Loretto, TN
Tammy Sandrell, Symrna, TN
Great grandmother, Nora Sandrell, Loretto,TN
5 Cousins, Misty Beard, Chase McCormack, Kyle McCormack, Corey Beard and Chris Beard.
Preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Bobby and Brenda Sandrell
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Brenda Joyce Sandrell, age 65 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Thursday, Decmeber 22, 2011 after an automobile accident. He was a native of St. Joseph, Tennessee, retired from Kroger and a member of Loretto First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1pm. Bro. Sammy Wallace will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm Monday, December 26, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
3 Daughters, Tina Beard and husband Jerry, Loretto, TN
Tammy Sandrell, Smyrna, TN
Tanya Sandrell, Loretto, TN
Mother-in-law, Nora Sandrell, Loretto, TN
2 Brothers, Charles Sandy and wife Noreen, Loretto, TN
Bill Sandy and wife Barbara, Lawrenceburg, TN
5 grandchildren, Misty Beard, Chase McCormack, Kyle McCormack, Corey Beard and Chris Beard.
3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by
Husband, Bobby T. Sandrell, Grandson, Bryan Austin Sandrel, Parents, Edgar and Ruth Sandy.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Ive Gene “Nell” Grimes, age 76 of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her residence. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, she was a retired cashier from Isabell’s Grocery, a stitcher at a broom factory and a Pink Lady at Crockett Hospital. She was a member of Ethridge Church of Christ.
She is survived by
Two son, Larry Grimes, Ethridge, TN
Steve Grimes, Ethridge, TN
Two brothers, Jessie “Buck” Attkisson, Henryville, Community
Milton “Bill” Attkisson, Liberty Hill Community
9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, December 23, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10am Saturday, December 24, 2011 with Bro. David Stofel officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
Alva W. White, age 89 of Five Points, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at NHC Healthcare in Pulaski after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11am. Greg Morris will be officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Sister, Jessie Mae Townsend and husband Tyson, Minor Hill, AL
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband, Dewy White, son, Larry White, parents, Edward and Ethel Monroe.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Charlise Marie Sheperd Smith, age 67 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Crockett Hospital after a sudden illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from M-Fine Mfg and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held at Cedar Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 1pm. Ray Bryd will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12pm to 1pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors are
Husband, Tommy Eugene Smith, Leoma, TN
Son, Vince Smith, Lawrenceburg, TN
4 sisters, Ruby Smith, Lawrenceburg, TN
Carolyn Riddle, Summertown, TN
Lucy Gray, Summertown, TN
Charlotte Brooks, Summertown, TN
4 brothers, Doug Thompson, Summertown, TN
Charles Thompson, VA
Robert Shepherd, Summertown, TN
Wayne Shepherd, Summertown, TN
Grandchildren, Brian Smith, Tamaka Smith, Leah Smith, Michael Polk, Billy Ray Polk, and Holly Garland.
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by Parents, Charles and Alline Shepherd Thompson, Daughter, Diann Hawkins, Son, Adam Smith, Brother, Larry Shepherd.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Minnie Marie Fox, age 88, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg. A native of Georgia, she was retired from Scott Healthcare and a member of Grace Baptist Church. Her parents were the late Newton and Sarah Madden Skinner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Norman Fox.
She is survived by
Two sons, Anthony Fox, Nashville, TN
Ronald Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Six grandchildren, Ty Fox, Springhill, TN
Jacob Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jason Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Adam Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Matthew Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Josh Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Sister-in-law, Dorothy Fox, Lawrenceburg, TN
6 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 9am to 10:30 am at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Mt. Ararat Cemetery at 11am Wednesday, December 21, 2011 with Chad Moore officiating.
Karah Collinsworth McKissack, of Longview, Texas passed away peacefully from this earthly life at the age of 91 on December 14, 2011 at a local nursing facility.
Karah was born on May 22, 1920 to Inez Belle Bright and James Warner Collinsworth. She graduated as valedictorian of her class and earned her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State College, now Memphis State University. She later earned her teaching certification in biology and science and taught in Baytown, Texas and Carthage, Texas. She also taught in Gainsville, Missouri. After her retirement, she substituted in the Hallsville Schools.
Mrs. McKissack was an excellent pianist and accompanied her husband’s college and church choirs. She often played for him when he sang solos for community organizations, churches, weddings and other special occasions.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elbert McKissack, and her two sisters, Joyce Snider and Margaret Griggs. She represented the last living relative of her generation on both sides of the family.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Karah Anne “Kay” Alluns of Longview, Texas, Linda Joyce Beale-Clark and her husband, Cliff Clark, Detroit, MI. Grandsons, Kevin Allums and wife Jennifer of Crosby, Texas, Kenneth Allums, Houston, Texas and Luke Beale and wife, Clo of Portland, Oregon; great grandchildren, Jamie and Jenna Allums and Sabine Beale.
Graveside services will be held at 3pm Monday, December 19, 2011 at Dunn Methodist Church Cemetery in Leoma, Tennessee with Billy Beal officiating. Memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice or the First United Methosdist Church, Hallsville, Texas.
Neal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Brewer, age 68 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at Vanderbiilt Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, retired from Murray Ohio and Evers Construction and was of the Church of Christ faith.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 2pm. Cory Brewer will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Wife, Marilyn Springer Brewer, Loretto, TN
1 daughter, Lisa James and husband Bobby, Loretto, TN
1 son, Kevin Brewer, Loretto, TN
4 grandchildren, Brodie James and wife Paige, Calub James, Lindsey James and Emma James.
2 sisters, Elgena Ticer, Birmingham, AL
Mary Ruth Brewer, Huntsville, AL
3 brothers, Doyle Brewer, Greenhill, AL
Kenneth Brewer, Florence, AL
Steve Brewer, St. Joseph, TN
Special friend, Freddie Flatt
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Beatrice Brewer, brother, Jimmy Brewer, Sister, Joann Brewer.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Esther Johnson, age 91 of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Arkansas, a homemaker and a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church.
Her parents were the late John William and Rebecca Jane Burns Woodward. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Dalton Johnson; son, Gaylon Eugene Johnson; and daughter, Dorothy Ann Johnson.
She is survived by
One son, William Dalton Johnson, Campbellsville Community
Two daughter, Edna Sue Rose, Campbellsville Community
Sandra Kay Teeples, Campbellsville Community
8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, December 16, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, December 17, 2011 with Randy Keene officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Giles County, TN.
Reba Annette Prince Kincaid, age 70 of Westpoint, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. A native of Wayne County, Tennessee, she was a retired school bus driver for the Lawrence County School System and a member of Cornerstone Ministries Church.
Her parents were the late Gilbert and Virginia Roper Prince. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Kincaid.
She is survived by
2 sons, Charlie Kincaid, Westpoint, TN
Patrick Kincaid, Spring Hill, TN
4 brothers, Gerald Prince, Lawrenceburg, TN
Doug Prince, Lawrenceburg, TN
Louie Prince, Lawrenceburg, TN
Tony Prince, Detroit, MI
3 sisters, Barbara Nelson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mary Robertson, Florence, AL
Darlene Prince, Ethridge, TN
3 grandchildren, Austin Kincaid, Lawrenceburg, TN
Logan Banks, Goodsprings, TN
Abigail Banks, Goodsprings, TN
1 great grandchild, Brandon Howell II
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10am to 2pm Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, December 17, 2011 with Travis Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, TN. Donations may be made to the Cornerstone Ministries Church or the kidney charity of your choice.
Jo Ann Parrott Connor, age 76 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at NHC Place of Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee after a long battle with cancer. Born July 7,1935 in Lawrence County, Tennessee to James C. and Mary Willie Parrott, she attended a business school after high school and work for the U.S. government in Washington, Japan, and Korea. Later she graduated from David Lipscomb University and received a commission in the U.S. Marine Corp where she met and married her husband, Charles Connor, who was a USMC pilot.
During the Vietnam war, Chuck was an MIA from 1968 until 1978 when he was officially declared dead. During the time Chuck was MIA, she earned a Master’s degree from MTSU and became a school librarian. She was retired from Franklin City School after 27 years as a librarian and was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by one sister, Jean Nash.
She is survived by
One daughter, Sharon Lee Connor, Hermitage, TN
One sister, Mary Jim Nummery, Memphis, TN
One niece, Melanie Doss, Henryville, TN
Two great nieces, Jennifer Busby, Summertown, TN., Nina Jackson, Henryville, TN.
Great nephew, Nathan Self, Henryville, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Thursday, December 15, 2011 with Bro. John Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow at Henryville Cemetery in Henryville, Tennessee with full military honors. The family requests that memorials be made to the Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes, P.O. Box 278, Brentwood, TN 37024 or to the charity of choice.
Mary Ruth Chapman, age 63 of Iron City, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at home after an extended illness. She was a native of Wayne County, TN., an homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 1pm Bro. Peter Turnbo and David Byrd will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hollis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Two daughters, Kay Keener, Iron City, TN
Angie Stooksberry, Collinwood, TN
1 son, Shane Chapman and wife Angie, Saint Joseph, TN
Mother, Nellie Ruth Hunt Caperton, Iron City, TN
2 brothers, Ricky Caperton, Lawrenceburg, TN
Roy Caperton, Iron City, TN.
3 sisters, Reida Keener, Iron City, TN
Bonnie Johnston, Iron City, TN
Corinne Griggs, Hartselle, AL
9 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by, father, Fred Mack Caperton, Brother, Jeff Caperton.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Pam Robinson, age 45 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tn., and of the Baptist faith. She also was employed by the Lawrence County Ambulance Service for 17 years as an EMT and paramedic.
She was preceded in death by her father Daniel James Robinson and one brother Larry Eugene Robinson.
She is survived by
1 son, Kaleb Robinson, Lawrenceburg, TN
2 sisters, Carol Staggs, Ethridge, TN
Sherry Keeton, Ethridge, TN
Mother, Annie Josephine Peters Robinson, Lawrenceburg, TN
2 brothers, David Robinson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Dewey Robinson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces and nephews
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 12, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Robert “Bob” Barnes, age 73 of Columbia, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at his daughter’s home in Columbia. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tn., he was retired fro Sandrell Heating and Air Conditioning, and of the Baptist Faith.
His parents were the late John Baxter Barnes and Cordelia Tease Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Dean Taylor Barnes; one grandson, Scott Isbell; four brothers; Sammy Barnes, Nolan Howard Barnes, Thomas Hassel Barnes and James Noble Barnes.
He is survived by
Four daughters, Stephanie Lindsey, Columbia, TN
Tammy Diaz, San Antonio, TX
Kimberly Thurman, Nashville, TN
Deb Isbell, Murfreesboro, TN
Three sisters, Frances Ingram, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jewel May, Lawrenceburg, TN
Charlene Foust, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four grandchildren, April Warren, Cleveland, TN
Blake Isbell of Italy
Tara Acosta, San Antonio, TX
Lance Isbell, LaVergne, TN
Great granddaughter, Ava Acosta
Special friends and caregivers; Penny Kilgore, Rhonda West, Rachel Robertson, Sylvia Westrup, and Barbara Hodge. Several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 12, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, December 13, 2011 with Carl Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Leoma, TN.
Hilliard Carlton Jett, age 70 of Summertown, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Hillview in Columbia, TN. A native of Marshall County, TN., he drove a truck for several years for Paul Hood and was retired from Tennessee Aluminum. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by
Wife, Clara May Gwin Jett, Summertown, TN
Two brothers, Bobby Jett of Petersburg, TN
Joe Jett of Petersburg, TN
Three sisters, Peggy Dixon Burns, TN
Ramona Hill, Manchester, TN
Brenda Ann Luna, Cornersville, TN
Seven step-children, Tommy Norman, Columbia, TN
Kerry Mac Jennings, Summertown, TN
Edith Jennings Helton, Summertown, TN
James Paul Norman, Columbia, TN
Grace Chumley, Columbia, TN
Marie Cummins, Culleoka, TN
Peggy Davis, Primm Springs, TN
11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Sunday, December 11, 2011 with Bro. Andy Long and Bro. Loyd Jolly officiating. Interment will follow at Ethridge Masonic Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee.
Christopher Karl Seymour, age 43 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was a native of Lawrence County and a disabled auto salvage mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Jean Wade Swymour and one sister, Cynthia Seymour.
He is survived by
Wife, Marla Mosley Seymour, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Christopher Luna, Loretto, TN
Eugene Luna, Loretto, TN
Four daughters, Kayla Luna, Loretto, TN
Kelli Powell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kimberly Powell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kristin Powell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Father, Kenneth James Seymour, Ethridge, TN
Four sisters, Teresa Seymour, Ethridge, Tn
Pam Seymour, Lawrenceburg, TN
Tina Smith, Lawrenceburg, TN
Sondra Estes, Lawrenceburg, TN
Five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery at 3pm Friday, December 9, 2011 with Mickey Brackin officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made toward funeral expenses.
Charles E. Bosheers, age 75 of Ethridge, Tennessee died December 7, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, was retired from Murray Ohio Inc., a Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by
Four sons, Charles Chuck Bosheers of Hohenwald, TN
J.D. Bosheeers and Randy Bosheers both of Lawrenceburg, TN
James Bosheers of Leoma, TN.
One daughter, Sherry Bosheers of Pulaski, TN
Nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren
Two brothers, James Wilson of Loretto, TN
Douglas Payne of Leoma, TN
Five sisters, Margie Dean Bradley and Joan Perry both of Ethridge, TN
Joy Bryson of Lawrenceburg, TN
Juanita Dial of Spring City, TN
Gladys Ayers of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Wilson and Louise Bosheers Payne and a step father, Woodrow Payne.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Friday, December 9, 2011 at 2pm with Lester Robbins officiating and interment in Bumpas Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Pettus-Turnbo, Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5-8pm.
Opal Verona Kelton, age 89 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Her parents were the late William David and Ida Lee Lane Hoover. She was also preceded in death by Jesse Lelon Kelton; two brothers, Roy Allen Hoover and William Howard Hoover; and one sister, Jean Gregson.
She is survived by
Sister, Joyce Preuett, Antioch, TN
Special niece, Ann New, Leoma, TN
Caregiver, Nancy Reegas, Leoma, TN
Several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Friday, December 9, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, December 10, 2011 with Tim Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.
Edgar English Henson, age 86 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away December 5, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marianne Henson. He was a veteran of three wars: WWII, Korea and Vietnam; and retired after 23 years of military service.
He is survived by loving canine companion, Jessie
Children, Benita Hughes, Brenda Henson, Jimmy Henson, Bryan Henson and Monica Spence.
Grandchildren, Amanda, Dustin, Colton, Christa, Camryn, Hanna and Hunter.
Great grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew.
Sisters, Wyonia Miller, Emmanola Foster and Sybil Fly.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 3p to 8p at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel.
Thursday, December 8, 2011 visitation will be from 10a to 2p at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Family and friends will assemble at Summertown Cemetery, in Summertown for graveside services to be conducted by Paster Bill Webb at 3pm with full military honors.
Craig Dean Young, age 59 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was a native of Harmony, Pennsylvania and a former employee of Lindsey Manufacturing. His father was the late Merle Young.
He is survived by
Wife, Tina Ann Purcell Young, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Betty Young, Harmony, PA
Son, Nicholas Young, Lawrenceburg, TN
Son, Ricky Young, Scottsboro, AL
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home and there is no memorial service scheduled at this time.
Henry Nelson Chandler, age 92 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee he was a retired farmer, retired from Murray Ohio and owner of Chandler Cab Company. He was an Army Veteran of World War ll and of the Baptist Faith.
His parents were the late Henry Cleveland and Tessie Nell Sills Chandler. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Delores Smith Chandler; one son, Ronnie Chandler; one daughter, Ida Nell Chandler; three brothers, Oliver Chandler, C.L. Chandler, and Nook Chandler; and two sisters, Earline White and Betty Perkins.
He is survived by
Daughter, Joyce Johnson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Five sons, Bud Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Pete Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Roger Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Cleve Chandler, Melbourne Beach, FL
Ricky Chandler, Nashville, TN
Two brothers, James Chandler, Loretto, TN
Dowin Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister, Juanita Mosley, Nashville, TN
12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 5, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, December 6, 2011 with Wayne Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Jesse Lee Moore, age 68, of Summertown, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. A native of Lawrence County, TN, he was employed at Shaffer Farms Custom Meat in Summertown and was a member of Chapel Grove Church of Christ.
He is survived by
Wife, Dorothy LeMay Moore, Summertown, TN
Daughter, Kathy Moore, Summertown, TN
Four grandsons, Chris Payne, John Moore, Paul Schneider, Matthew Payne
Two granddaughters, Marion Schneider, McKenize Payne
Three brothers, Dwite Moore, Savannah, TN
Hollis Moore, Mt. Pleasant, TN
Bobby Moore, Summertown, TN
Four sisters, Betty Moore Cummings, Mt. Pleasant, TN
Helen Moore Chapman, Mt. Pleasant, TN
Pat Moore Fralix, Hampshire, TN
Linda Moore McCuary, Hampshire, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, December 5, 2011 with Ricky Cotton and Johnny Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Summertown Cemetery in Summertown, TN.
Annette White, age 57 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at her residence. A native of Hohenwald, Tennessee she was a retired nurse from Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, Tennessee and a member of Victory Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Son, Perry Lynn Harkins, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Shirley Becker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Dad, Ron Becker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Van Becker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Melissa Montes, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brother, Bobby Marshall from East Tennessee
Special Niece, Nicole Montes, Lawrenceburg, TN
And three other nieces.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Sunday, December 4, 2011 with Jesse Cozart officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
William Chad Christian, age 31 of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Smyrna, TN. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN, he was employed by AT&T and was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by
Wife, Andria Wilson Christian, Smyrna, TN
Two sons, Jordan Christian, Gallatin, TN
Caiden Christian, Smyrna, TN
Three daughters, Sydney Christian, Smyrna, TN
Taylor Christian, Gallatin, TN
Kellie Christian, Murfreesboro, TN
Father, Bart Christian, Hohenwald, TN
Mother, Kay Wilson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Parents, Gail and Tony McNeese, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two brothers, Eric Christian, Lebanon, TN
Cody Wilson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Sister, Kimberly Clay, Columbia, TN
Grandparents, C.B. and Shirley Brazier, Lawrenceburg, TN
Betty and Rip Collins, Hohenwald, TN
Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 2:45pm Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Tuesday, December 6, 2011 with Rick Clay officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Wade Calvin Sharpe Jr. age 58 of Hendersonville, died Thursday December 1, 2011 at the Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN. He was self employed wood worker and a native of San Diego, California.
He is survived by his
Wife, Deborah Sharpe of Hendersonville, TN
One son, Wade Barrett Sharpe of Hendersonville
One sister, Calene Sharpe of Lawrenceburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wade Calvin Sharpe Sr. and Sarah Bertie Gallaher. His maternal grandparents were Dr. Lon Gallaher and Sarah Bertie McElroy.
Visitation will be 2pm to 4pm Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel.
Mary Jane Staggs Short, age 74 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Iron City, Tennessee, retired employee of 26 years from Murray Ohio, a member of Salem Church of Christ and the Lawrence County Historical Society.
Her parents were the late John Lilburn and Della Haddock Purser.
She was preceded in death by first husband, Paul L. Staggs, second husband, L.V. Short, five brothers, Jimmy Ray Purser, Herman Purser, Thomas Purser, J.M. Purser and Paul Purser and four sisters, Ollie Mae Purser, Shirley Jaco, Pauline Hannah, and Louise Dishongh.
She is survived by
Sister, Dorothy Mae Mackey, Nashville, TN
Step-daughter, Lisa McMasters, Lawrenceburg, TN
Step-grandson, Zach McMasters, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Friday, December, 2, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, December 3, 2011 with Bill Brazier officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Aubrey “Snow” Ervin Davis, age 77 of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his residence. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee he owned Davis Welding Shop in Eureka, Illinois before relocating to Ethridge where he ran a lawn mower repair shop and was well known as an antique dealer. He was a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church.
His parents were the late Archie and Martha Jane Robinson Davis. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Darlene Davis Nalley.
He is survived by
Wife, Marlene Kobeck Davis, Ethridge, TN
Son, Michael Davis, Ethridge, TN
Daughter, Delene Roberts, Hazel Green, AL
Brother, Paul Davis, Cullman, AL
Sister, Pauline Cooper, Goodfield, IL
Three grandchildren, Tiffany Parks, Spring Hill, TN., Jeremy Davis, Summertown, TN., Jason Davis, Leoma, TN
6 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, November 30, 2011 with Louis Davis officiating. Interment will follow at West Side Cemetery in Giles County, TN.
Greer C Parker age 75 of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He is survived by
Wife, Geneva Shaw Parker,
Three children, one step son, two sisters, one brother, seven grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be 1pm Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bill Brazier officiating and interment in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Saturday, October 26, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.
Donald Bradley “Brad” Porter, age 82 of Lexington, Alabama passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Lexington, Alabama on January 15, 1929. He attended Lexington High School and was a member of the 1948 graduating class. He also attended Calhoun Community College and graduated as a welder. He was drafted into the Army (1951 – 1953) and served in the Korean War in the 98th Engr. APR Company and was a member of American Legion Post 11 in Florence. He was employed by Union Carbide Corporation from 1961-1991 and was a member of the Lexington Church of Christ. His parents were the late Bernice and Dessie McGuire Porter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Glenn Porter.
He is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Yvonne Fields Porter, Lexington, AL
One nephew, Charles A. “Tony” Porter, Lexington, AL
Two great nephews, Danny Porter, Lexington, AL and Cody Porter, Lexington, AL
One great great nephew, Hunter Porter, Lexington, AL
One great great niece, Amber Porter, Colorado Springs, CO
Two sisters in law, Sandra Faires, Lexington, AL
Faye Stafford, Huntsville, AL
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 2pm Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Wednesday, November 23, 2011 with Bro. Danny Pettus and Bro. Ronnie Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Portertown Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the charity of your choice.
The family wishes to thank the wonder caregivers, Thomas Smith, Barbara Birdyshaw and Kathy Davis and Hospice of the Shoals.
Arthur William Black age 91 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was a native of Van Wert, Ohio, and retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Hill Church of God in Lawrenceburg and the American Legion in Van Wert, OH.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Wilson.
He is survived by
Wife, Ester Black, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three daughters, Judith Jordan, Oxcford, MI
Bonnie Lancaster, Hazel Green, AL
Paulette Heard, Clarkston, MI
One sister, Dorothy Hoverman, Van Wert, OH
11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. Private funeral service and interment will take place in Clarkston, MI at a later date.
Dorothy Weeks Campbell Pickens
Dorothy Weeks Campbell Pickens, age 81 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. A native of Lawrence County, TN., she was a retired hospital dietitian, and was a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by
One son, Billy Campbell, Lawrenceburg, TN
One daughter, Sheila Diane Cody, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two brothers, Aubry Weeks of Arkansas
James Weeks, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three sisters, Mildred Jackson, Hohenwald, TN
Hazel Garland, Lawrenceburg, TN
Linda Sue Mabrey, Summertown, TN
4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Monday, November 21, 2011 with Joe Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Charles Grady “Big O” Owens, age 64 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at his residence. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he was retired from Murray Ohio, and a Baptist. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
He is survived by
Two sons, Casey Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Cody Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Ruth Tease Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sisters, Bonnie Bradburn, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two granddaughters, Skylar Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jolie Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
One grandson, Waylon Owens, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two step grandchildren, Bailey Olive, Lawrenceburg, TN
Caiden Olive, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Sunday, November 20, 2011 with Ricky Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Lurlene Bennett Springer age 95 of North Richland Hills, Texas died at Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, TX. She was retired from Lawrenceburg Public School a charter member of East End Methodist Church.
She is survived by
Two brothers, Robert A. Springer of Mt. Juliet, TN
Richard Springer Jr. of North Richland Hills, TX
One sister, Louise Watson
One granddaughter, Leslie Garver and two great grandchildren Logan Garver and Juliana Partinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cleve and Florence Bennett and her husband Richard A Springer Sr.
Funeral service will be 2pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Rev. Estri Berto Britton and Isabell Britton officiating and burial in Mimosa Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1pm to 2pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.
Judith Izabelle “Izzy” Liebhart, the 15 month old daughter of Mary Childers Ellis and Michael Liebhart of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Linda Toungett and Noah M. Liebhart.
In addition to her parents she is survived by
One brother, Noah R. Liebhart, Lawrenceburg, TN
Maternal grandparents, James and Judy Childers, Lawrenceburg, TN
Multiple aunts and uncles.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Friday, November 18, 2011. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Harrison Cemetery in Harrison, Tennessee at 1pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 with Hubert Oliver officiating. The family suggests memorials to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital or United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee.
Jason Alan Smith, age 35, of McCalla, AL passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Birmingham, AL. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he was a truck driver, and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Dale Smith and a niece, Lindsey Steltenpohl.
He is survived by
Mother, Debbie Davis, Birmingham, AL
Sister, Christy Steltenpohl, Birmingham, AL
Maternal grandparents, Frances and N.C. Russ, Lawrenceburg, TN
Uncle, Eddie Amos, New Albany, MS
Aunt, Carol Wiseman, Lawrenceburg, TN
Nephew, Logan Brown, Birmingham, AL
Four cousins.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12pm to 1:30pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens at 2pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011 with Thomas Mattox officiating.
J.B. Box, age 70 of Five Points, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at Maury Regional Hospital after a extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a retired Auto Body Worker and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1pm with Ricky Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Freeman Blooming Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
2 sons, Lonnie Box and wife Barbara, Five Points, TN
John Box and wife Linette, Five Points, TN
13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by
Parents, L.D. and Mae Box
Wife, Mary Cawthon Box
Sister, Faye Rosson
Daughter, Renee Box.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Jonas Allan Crews, age 41 of Florence, Alabama formerly of Lawrenceburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he was a salesman for Ken Bates Auto Sales and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Parkes and Flora Richardson, and Authur and Pauline Crews.
He is survived by
Farther, Jimmy Dewayne Crews, Loretto
Mother, Ellen Richardson Crews, Lawrenceburg
Two sons, Jonas “Cass” Crews, Florence, AL
Abraham Assad, Paducah, KY
Daughter, Chelsea Crews, Florence, AL
Two brothers, Brian Crews, Columbia, TN
James Crews, Loretto, TN
Special grandmother, Annie Mae Fisher of Loretto, TN
Several nieces and nephews and special cousins
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Monday, November 14, with Jonas “Cass” Crews officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Beatrice Roberson Thigpen age 90 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired employee of Salant and Salant, a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceburg.
Her parents were the late Roy and Ethel Smith Roberson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Olen Thigpen and one brother, Dale Roberson.
She is survived by
Three sons, Ronald Wayne Thigpen and Sondra, Leoma, TN
Larry Thigpen and Bonnie, Lawrenceburg, TN
Tim Thigpen and Debra, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Mable Miller, Lawrenceburg, TN
Selene Crews, Lawrenceburg, TN
6 grandsons, 9 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, November 11, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, November 12, 2011 with Rev. Jim Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
James Ralph Shaffer, age 78 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at his residence in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN., retired from Murray Ohio, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. His parents were the late Wesley Franllin and Martha Ellen Moore Shaffer.
He is survived by
One brother, Basil Shaffer, Warrenton, VA
Two nieces, Debbie Avise, Charlotte, NC
Pam Sweeney, Spotsylvania, VA
Two nephews, Warren Shaffer, Annandale, VA
Michael Shaffer, Richmond, VA
8 great nieces and nephews
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Friday, November 11, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, November 12, 2011 with Rev. Bobby Gobble officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Helen Ingram Wright age 89 of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN., a homemaker and a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church.
Her parents were the late Homer and Betty Shellnut Ingram. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William McCauley Wright; her daughter, Wilma Nell Craig; three brothers, Floyd Ingram, Huber Ingram, and Bobby Ingram and one sister, Mable Mobbs.
She is survived by
Three sons, Norman “Sonny” Wright, Decatur, AL
Sam Wright, Westpoint, TN
Tom Wright, Florence, AL
Three brothers, Edsel Ingram, Lawrenceburg, TN
Travis Ingram, Lawrenceburg, TN
Wallace Ingram, Chicago, IL
One sister, June Olive, Florence AL
6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Friday, November 11, 2011 with Rev. Brian Keithline officiating. Interment will follow at Ethridge Masonic Cemetery in Ethridge, TN. Family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Teresa Cooper White, age 52 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Kindred Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Waynesboro, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1pm Bro. Jerry Creekmore will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cromwell Crossroads.
Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Three brothers, David Cooper, Leoma, TN
Travis Cooper, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mark Cooper, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three sisters, Doris Stephenson, Westpoint, TN
Sheila Cooper, Texas
Gail Smith, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces and nephews.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Geneva Grimes age 90 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Crockett Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband
Walter Grimes of Lawrenceburg, TN
Three grandchildren, Shannon Howell, Joseph Grimes and Katharin Grimes and one great grandchild Nathan Grimes.
She was preceded in death by one son, Roy Wayne Grimes; two daughters, Delphia Grimes and Brenda Kilpatrick; her parents Joe Osborn and Essie Powell Osborn; four brothers and one sister also precede her in death.
Funeral service will be 11am Tuesday,November 8, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bill Brazer officiating and interment in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Monday, November 7, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.
Mary Maude Gobbell age 86 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, and educator for the Wayne County School System and retired from Kay Windor as an inspector. She was a member of Highland Methodist Church.
She is survived by
Husband, Fred Gobbell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Sisters, Grace Allred, Tullahooma, TN
Sue Brewer, Gross Pointe Woods, MI
Bonnie Sanders, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brother, Grady Lipscomb, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolphus and Bertie, White Lipscomb, and one son, Danny Gobbell.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will received friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, November 7, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery in Wayne County.
Chanel Alexis Rogers, the infant daughter of Cody Rogers and Kristin Crews of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents she is survived by
Maternal Grandparents, Richard Crews, Lawrenceburg, TN
Lynn Crews and Randy Pierce of Pulaski, TN
Paternal Grandparents, Lee and Terri Davenport, Lawrenceburg, TN
Darrell and Vickie Rogers, Lawrenceburg, TN
Maternal Great grandparents, Jean Rose, Leoma, TN
Auvin and Barbara Roberts, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mary Crews Morrow, Pulaski, TN
Paternal great grandparents, Jerry and Janice Rigsby, Lawrenceburg, TN
Eunice Rogers, Lawrenceburg, TN
Great Aunts, Rebecca Workman, Leoma, TN
Jerri Anne Rigsby, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2:45pm Sunday, November 6, 2011 with Bill Burks and David Stofel officiating.
Sarah Catherine Crews, age 28, born April 12, 1983, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died October 28, 2011 in Nashville.
Visitation with the family will be at 11am, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Greenview Memorial Chapel in Florence, Alabama with the memorial service at 12pm.
Sarah professed Christ as a young child and was a gifted musician who composed worship songs at an early age.
Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dr. Henry L. Thomas; grandparents, Shirley and Laura Jo Crews; and uncle, Jerry M. Thomas.
She will be missed so much by her mother and stepfather, June and Eddie Myrick
Father, Robert J. Crews
Brothers, Seth Thomas Crews, Robert Eric Crews and precious nephews, Jackson, Walker Crews and Gavin Thomas Crews; step brother, Flynt Myrick; grandmother, Jenny Thomas and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sarah is at peace in the arms of her Abba Father. We will see her again.
Donna Weighart Carter, age 49 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was a native of Limestone County, Alabama and was an employee of Kuntry Kitchen.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Weighart.
She is survived by
Three sons, Joshua Carter, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jason Carter, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jerrod Carter, Ethridge, TN
Mother, Joyce Weigart, Lawrenceburg, TN
Father, R.L. Weighart, Appleton, TN
One sister, Tina Hunt, Lawrenceburg, TN
One brother, Michael Weighart, Lawrenceburg, TN
Maternal grandmother, Vina Ellis, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four grandchildren, Shane Carter, Columbia, TN., Gage Carter, Columbia, TN., Aubri Carter, Ethridge, TN., Kaidnce Carter, Ethridge, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday, November 2, 2011 with Mickey Brackin and Ricky Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Anderson, AL.
Charlie Ralph Warren age 85 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, a carpenter, floor covering installer, an Army Veteran of World War ll and a member of Emanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by
Wife, Mildren Rose Warren of Lawrenceburg,
Two sons, Danny Warren of Lawrenceburg
Larry Warren of Powell, TN
Two daughters, Sherry McFall of Lawrenceburg
Rose Mary Monsell of Goldvein, VA
Two sisters, Betty Tidwell of Ethridge
Sue Ann Brannon of Cullman, AL
Eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ezra Lee Warren and Kitty Steed Warren.
Funeral service will be 2pm Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bro. Michael Duff officiating and interment in OK Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Monday, October 31, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.
Donald Smith, age 72 of Leoma died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Our Fathers House Holiness Church and retired from Murray Ohio.
He is survived by
Wife, Reba Nell Shelton Smith of Leoma
Three sons, Rickey Smith of Ethridge
Randy Smith of Leoma
Stephen Smith of Leoma
One daughter, Debra Smith of Five Points
Three sisters, Lurleen Linsey of Leoma
Joyce Lindsey of Leoma
Hester Collier of Five Points
Special friends Charles and Norma Shelton, Delma and Dot White
Nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Albert Smith and Willie Mae Freeman Smith, one sister Virginia Luther and four brothers, Authur, Luther, Carol and Leslie Smith.
Funeral service will be 2pm Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Sis Gert Riley and Sis Faye Fisher officiating and interment in Our Fathers Holiness Cemetery in Leoma.
Visitation will be 11am to 2pm Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home
Paul Franklin James, age 70 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was retired owner of James Feed and attended Mars Hill Baptist Church. He served his country in the Army National Guard. His parents were the late Edward Jack James.
He is survived by
Wife, Beth Bridges James, Leoma, TN
Two sons, Dwayne James, Leoma, TN
Bobby James, Loretto, TN
Mother, Minnie Jewell Woods James, Leoma, TN
Two sisters, Pauline Sweeney, Five Points, TN
Opiline Balch, Madison, AL
One brother, Danny Joe James, Leoma, TN
Six grandchildren, Brodie James, Caleb James, Dawson James, Lindsey James, Grant James, Emma James.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will received friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, October 29, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:30pm Sunday, October 30, 2011 with Bro. Mickey Brackin officiating. Interment will follow at Center Poinnt Methodist Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee. The family suggests memorial donations to the Mars Hill Baptist Church.
Ollie Freeman McElroy, age 89 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was retired from Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station as an electronic mantainance engineer and was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by
Wife, Elizabeth Benefield Winters McElory, Lawrenceburg, TNj
Two sons, Kenneth McElroy, Antioch, CA
Phillip McElroy, Lake Elsinore, CC
One daughter, Carol MacHolland, Westminister, CA
Two step daughters, Connie Bradburn, Ethridge, TN
Joni Nelson, Lawrenceburg, TN
One brother, William Pruett McElroy, Temecula, CA
3 grandchildren, 2 step grandsons, 7 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12pm to 2pm Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home with Jerry Daughtry and J.D. Bosheers officiating. Interment will be at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.
Rev. F.M. Speakman, 88 of Mounds, IL., died at 5:30pm Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his residence in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
He was born on May 29, 1923 in Leoma, Tennessee the son of Francis Marion and Emily Cordelia Speakman. He married Bess Crane on August 21, 1949. She survives him.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War ll. He earned a Masters degree from Mid Continent Baptist College and his Bachelors degree from Middle Tennessee University. He was school teacher for 3 years in Tennessee and for 3 years in Montana.
He has been a Southern Baptist Minister since 1947. He filled the pulpit in Mounds, McClure, and Ullin Baptist Churches. He was also the Chaplain of the 11ath Engineers Reunion Group, United States Army.
He is survived by
Wife, Bess; 2 daughters, Vanessa Gaye Dassing of Monunds and Frances Marian Spence of Dyersburg, TN; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm at First Baptist Church in Ullin. Services will be held on October 29, 2011 at 2pm at Neal Funeral Home with Carlos Casteel officiating. Interment will follow in John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee with full military honors.
Neal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Nelson Wiley, age 82 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at his residence. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he was retired from Murray Ohio, Inc and a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His parents were the late James Earl Wiley and Mattie Cleveland Putnam Wiley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Spear Wiley; one brother, Arnold Wiley and two sisters, Vemell Michael and Margie Kinslow.
He is survived by
Three daughters, Paulette Bassham, Lawrenceburg, NT
Donna Marston, Leoma, TN
Kay Hudson, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister, Jeanette Matthews, Ethridge, TN
5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, October 27, 2011 with Bro. Joel Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene.
Sharon Henson Frost, age 48 of Leoma died October 23, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital. She was a native of Lawrence County, factory worker and member of the First Assembly of God.
She is survived by
Three stp-sons, Charles Ray Frost of Mayfield, KY
Robert Frost of Mayfield, KY
Shaun Frost of Ethridge, TN
Two grandchildren, Christopher and Tyler Frost
Parents, David Leroy Henson and Iva Christine Frazier Victory
Two brothers, David Wayne Henson and Daniel Leroy Henson of Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister, Tabatha Bates of Lawrenceburg, TN
Six nieces and nephews, Tyler Henson, Chayce Bates, Daxter, Shad, Izabella, Jaidyn Henson.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11am with Tony Morgan officiating and interment in Lutts Cemetery in Wayne County, TN
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5 to 8pm.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
UV George, age 90 of Lawrenceburg passed away on October 22, 2011 at Southern Care in Franklin, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County and the daughter, of Loomis and Cordelia Birdyshaw Pennington. She was married to Stanley George in 1943 and Stanley passed away n 2001.
She is survived by
Two daughters, Linda Drummond of Nashville, TN
Juanita Ray of Columbia, TN
One grandson, Anthony Ray
One great grandson, Declan Ray
Several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley George, parents, Loomis and Cordelia Pennington, one brother Loyd Pennington, two sisters, Lorene Welborn, Lavern Morrell.
Graveside service will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, October 25, 201 at 11am. Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home, Monday, October 24, 2011 from 6p to 8p and October 25, 2011 one hour before graveside service.
James “Bud” Putman, age 90 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. A native of Rutherford County, NC., retired from Murray Ohio and a World War ll Navy Veteran. He was a member of New Prospect United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge #542 in Lawrenceburg, TN.
His parents were the late Billy P and Estelle Roach Putman. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Dotson and Lois Flanigan.
He is survived by
Wife, Shirley Kafer Putman, Lawrenceburg, TN
One son, Andy Putman, Manchester, TN
One daughter, Pam Eatherly, Smyrna, TN
Three sisters, Elise Sellers, Cleveland, TN
Loucile Putman, Lawrenceburg, TN
Christine Swafford, Nashville, TN
Two grandchildren, Janet Clayton, Smyrna, TN
Jessica Bills, Marietta, GA
Two step-grandchildren, Anna Hollingsworth, Springfield, TN
Sam Hollingsworth, Springfield, TN
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12p to 2:30p Monday, October 24, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at 3pm Monday, October 24, 2011 with Billy Beal officiating. Interment will immediately follow with full military honors.
James “Neal” Russ age 73 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Story & Lee Furniture and of the Church of Christ faith.
His parents were the late Virgil and Ruby Belew Russ. He was also preceded in death by one son, Terry Russ and one brother, L.M. Russ.
He is survived by
Wife, Jean Price Russ, Lawrenceburg, TN
One daughter, Gina Evers, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two grandsons, Clint Evers
Ryan Evers and Stephanie Inman, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four sisters, Nettie Brown, Lawrenceburg, TN
Reba McLain, Lawrenceburg, TN
Martha Weems, Lawrenceburg, TN
Roxie Russ, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two brothers, Billy Russ, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jerry Russ, Florence, AL
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Monday, October 24, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Monday, October 24, 2011 with Ed Cannon officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Arlene Daniel Brewer, age 90 formerly of Oak Ridge, Tennessee died October 18, 2011 at Nichols Center in Madison, Mississippi. She was a native of Collinwood, TN., retired School Teacher of Special Education in Oliver Springs, TN. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by
Two daughters, Jane Brewer of Jackson, MS
Carla Metcalf and husband Max of Jackson, MS
Four grandchildren, Daniel, Mark, Philip and Matthew Metcalf
Two great grandchildren, Alden and Grayson Metcalf
One sister, Freida Fore of Lawrenceburg, TN
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Danley Brewer, parents, Lonnie and Lyda Castell Daniel, four brothers, Claude Daniel, Floyd Daniel, Lawrence Daniel, Bud Daniel, two sisters, Gertrude Brewer and Albert Hanback.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Friday, October 21, 2011 at 12:30pm with Mark Metcalf officiating and interment in Kidd Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Pettu-Turnbo, Friday, October 21, 2011 11am to 12:30pm.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn Kennedy Staggs, age 79 of Lawrenceburg died October 18, 2011 at NHC of Scott. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, retired CAN, a homemaker and member of the County Line Church of Christ.
She is survived by
Three sons, Dwight Estes Staggs of Clarksville, TN
Randall Eugene Staggs of Lawrenceburg, TN
Michael Wayne Staggs of Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters, Brenda Darnell Beard of Springfield, TN
Wanda Gail Moore of Lawrenceburg, TN
Eight grandchildren, Amber, Heather, Brad, Isaac, Devin, Brittnye, Cara and Lauren
Eight great grandchildren, Huntere, Alaina, Cody, Luke, Caleb, Aidan, Addie and Wyatt
One brother, Elias DeJarnet “Ed” Kennedy, Jr
Two sisters, Ava Nell Beville of Ocala, FL
Patsy York of Polk City, FL
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Staggs, parents, Elias DeJarnet Kennedy, Sr. and Vesta Scharlene KuyKendall Kennedy, four sisters, Cleo Waldrop, Leo Reeves, Imerjean Lovelace and Eva Mae Kennedy.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 2pm with Johnny Gibbs officiating and interment in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6 – 8pm
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Frances Joy Lemay, age 83 of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was a native of Williamson County, Tennessee, retired from Pellican Company and of the Pentecostal faith. Her parents were the late James Carroll and Viney Louella Davis Sulliman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenoy Flournoy Lemay, one sister, Betty Lou Wakefield, and one half-brother, Albert Tidwell
She is survived by
One son, Richard Lemay, Mount Pleasant, TN
Three brothers, Samuel Sullivan, Mt. Pleasant, TN.
Eugene Sullivan, Spring Hill, TN.
Lindon Sullivan, Mt. Pleasant, TN.
3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, October 20, 2011. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Henry Ford Turner, age 89 of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Lawrence County, TN., he was retired from U.S. Postal Service and a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of World War ll, having served in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign. He was a retired farmer and also served two terms on the Lawrence County Commission and was the Lawrence County South Central representative for the Human Resources Agency at Fayetteville for a number of years. His parents were the late William Jackson and Maude Yeager Turner. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James K. Turner, four sisters, Gladys Forehand, Mattie Blanche South, Ora Parker and Cora Maddox Benefield, one nephew, William Jackson “Bill” Turner.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 63 years, Nell Turner of Ethridge, TN., daughter, Judge Dianne Turner of Nashville, TN., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday, October 19, 2011 with Bro. Jerry Daughtry and Bro. J.D. Bosheers officiating. Interment will follow at Ethridge, Masonic Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee with full military honors.
Carolyn Staggs, age 64 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN., retired from Jones Apparel and a member of Salem Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Olive.
She is survived by
Husband, Harold Staggs, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother, Bonnie Hensley Olive, Iron City, TN
Three sons, Tim Staggs, Loretto, TN
Greg Staggs, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jeremy Staggs, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brother, Kenneth Olive, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sisters, Donna Olive, Iron City, TN.
Yvonne Gray, Iron City, TN
Seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Friday, October 14, 2011 with Bill Brazier officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Relay for Life.
Dorothy Elizabeth LaRue died Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was 88 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul LaRue and son, Michael LaRue.
She is survived by
Daughter, Kathy Van Vickle of Lawrenceburg, TN
Granddaughter, Julia Hutchison of Knoxville, TN
Grandsons, Grant LaRue and Winston LaRue of Corbin, KY and Hays Van VIckle of Franklin, TN
Visitation will be at 4pm until 6pm Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Pine Rest Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be 2pm Friday, October 14, 2011 at Foley Church of Christ. The family suggests donations to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Pine Rest Funeral Home.
William “Bill” Cleveland, age 80 of Lexington, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Floyd Tut Fann Veteran’s Home in Huntsville, Alabama after a extended illness. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant serving in the Korean War, Vietnam and the Cold War. He was a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at Lexington United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 1pm. Brothers Dallas Culver and Steven Spray will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pettus Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Lexington United Methodist Church.
Survivors are
Wife, Jean Thompson Murks of Lexington, AL
1 son, Wesley Murks of Murfreesboro, TN
3 daughters, Sarah Hilker, Oldsmar, FL
Elaine Thurmond, Mt. Juliet, TN
Patsy Jones, Dallas, TX
2 brothers, Edward Murks, Lexington, AL
Henry Mitchell of FL
1 sister, Katherine Simpson, of Lexington, AL
8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
Ruby Estelle Renfro, age 92 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at ECM Hospital in Florence, Alabama. She was native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Murray Ohio, and a member of Cloverdale Congregational Methodist Church. Her parents were the late William and Ina Mae Sneed Ratliff. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by
Two daughters, Sylvia Dunn, Summertown, TN
Joyce Moore, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three sons, Jerry Renfro, Waterloo, AL
Jimmy Renfro, Cherokee, AL
Randy Renfro, Guntersville, AL
Two sisters, Betty Bonee, Lawrenceburg, NT
Pearlie Mae Martin, Sydney, OH
Two brothers, Earl Ratliff, Lawrence County, TN
Wendell Ratliff, Lawrence County, TN
7 grandchildren, two step grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3pm to 7pm Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, October 10, 2011 with Mike Lindsey officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Sharon Becker, age 57 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at her residence in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was a native of Fort Bening, GA, and an employee of Uptown Galleries. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Cheatwood Beleew.
She is survived by
Husband, Randy Becker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Ben Becker, Wartrace, TN
Nathan Becker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Father and step-mother, Rober D. and Martha Belew, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two brothers, Dan Belew, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jeff Belew, Lawrenceburg, TN
Step-brother, Greg Yokely, Columbia, TN
Faithful Canine Companion, Cruz
Nephew, Jarred Belew, Lawrenceburg, TN
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Lawrence County Public Library.
George Oswald Hamby, age 84 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. A native of Giles County, Tennessee, retired from Peterbilt Truck Company and a retired knife dealer. He was a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ, American Legion Post 146, V.F.W. Post 1618, and the UAW of Nashville, TN. He was also a veteran of the US Navy in World War ll.
His parents were the late Freeland Carroll Hamby and Nina Florence Carr Hamby Nash. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Millard Carroll Hamby and Homer Edward Hamby; one sister, Meter Irene Hamby Christian White.
He is survived by
Wife, Willa Dean Trapp Hamby, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters, Sheila Diana Hamby, Nashville, TN
Regina Lynne Hamby Jernigan, Ashaland City, TN
Four sons, Randy Darwin Hamby, Paducah, KY
Ronnie Lamont Hamby, Nashville, TN
Robin Daryl Hamby, Ashland City, TN
Roger Wayne Hamby, Lawrenceburg, TN
One sister, Edith Aliene Hamby Johnson, Lawrenceburg, TN
9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 step grandson, 3 step great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday October 7, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, October 8, 2011 with Bro. Jeremiah Tatum officiating. Interment will follow at Fall River Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee with full military honors.
Gerry Evans, age 86 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker, a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ, and a lifetime member of the Progressive Garden Club.
Her parents were the late Raymond and Flora Tucker Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buford W. Evans, two sisters, Gelaine Hunt and Ann Chapman and one brother, R. French.
She is survived by
Two daughters, Martha Honea, Hendersonville, TN
Sarah Sweeton, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four sons, Terry L. Evans, Columbia, TN
Mack Evans, Lawrenceburg, TN
Joe Evans, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jim D. Evans, Franklin, TN
One brother, Lynn Chapman, Manchester, WA
13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10am Thursday, October 6, 2011 with Bro. Tom Holland and Bro. Jacob Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrence County, TN.
Janice Parr age 60 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd L. Parr and Charlene Smith Parr and one brother, Ronald C. Parr.
She is survived by
Sister, Faye Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Niece, Robyn Suzanne McGrath, Lawrenceburg, TN
Katrina Lynn Luallen, Lawrenceburg, TN
Teresa Ann Massey, Lawrenceburg, TN
Nephew, Terry Ray Chandler, Lawrenceburg, TN
Several Cousins and extended family.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12pm to 1:45pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 2pm with E.J. Polk officiating. Interment will follow at Houser Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN
Martha Ruth McGill Yeager, age 86 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was a native of Giles County, TN., retired from Murray Ohio Savings Association and a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a past president of the Lawrence County PTA and the secretary of West Highland and EO Coffman Schools.
Her parents were the late Jim and Ethel White McGill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Yeager.
She is survived by
Two sons, Joseph David Yeager, Caneridge, TN
Timothy Allen Yeager, Mt. Pleasant, TN
One daughter, Teresa Ruth Fulks, Loretto, TN.
One brother, Bill McGill, Nashville, TN
One granddaughter, Anna Yeager Stotts, Nolensville, TN
4 step grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
6 step great grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Monday, October 3, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Tuesday, October 4, 2011 with Rickey Wade officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN
Doug Boyd, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. A native of Giles County, Tennessee, he was employed by Plainview Dairy as a truck driver and a member of the Church of Christ. His parents were the late Eeull and Mary Ellen Pigg Boyd.
He was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Luke Porter.
He is survived by
Two sons, Tony Boyd, Lawrenceburg, TN
Joey Estes, Lawrenceburg, TN
Wife, Debbie Graves, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two daughters, Tracy Ayers, Minor Hill, TN
Dereese Staggs, Loretto, TN
Brother, Michael Boyd, Pulaski, TN
12 grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Thursday, October 6, 2011 with Bro. Chad Clanton officiating. Interment will follow at Gum Springs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Fraternal Order of Police.
Jimmy Howard Tittle, age 78 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Yale New Haven University Hospital in Connecticut. A native of Florence, Alabama, he was an employee of Barrier Systems and a member of the Elks Lodge, VFW Post 1618, and the American Legion Post 146. His parents were the late Robert Taylor Tittle and Clara Mildren Martin Tittle Jaco.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Marie Cummings Tittle and one son, Jeffery Howard Tittle.
He is survived by
Daughter, Judy Stames, Baytown, TX
Sons, Joseph Tittle Sr., Channelview, TX
James Tittle, Dayton, TX
Sister, Betty Ruth Seavers, Lawrenceburg, TN
Grandchildren, Leeanne Marie Tittle, Joseph Allen Tittle ll, Erica Mason, Evan Mason, Rhett Landry Starnes, Zachary Tyan Tittle, Kaleb Landon Tittle, Dalton Chase Tittle.
Great grandchild, Zoey Reagan Tittle
Several nieces and nephews
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, October 3, 2011 with nephew, Charles Vinson ll officiating. Interment will follow at Bumpas Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
Ken Shaffer, age 80 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was a retired from Travelers, an army veteran and a member of Lawrenceburg First United Methodist Church. He served as director of Lawrenceburg Federal Bank for 30 years.
He is survived by
Wife, Janice Wilburn Shaffer, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two sons, Tim Shaffer, Crestview, FL
Chris Shaffer, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three grandchildren, Sarah Shaffer, Crestview, FL., Rip Shaffer, Crestview, FL., Elizabeth Shaffer, Lawrenceburg, TN.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, October 2, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Monday, October 3, 2011 with Jim Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Faye Marie Ehlert Curtis, 69 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at her residence. A native of Fairmont, MN., she was retired from Maxxium Company, and a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church. Her parents were the late Walter and Fern Johnson Elhert.
She is survived by
Husband, Charles Curtis, Lawrecneburg, TN
Two sons, David Curtis, Lawrenceburg, TN
Vincent Curtis, Oklahoma
Two daughters, Charlotte Langford, Elk Grove, CA
Staria Curtis, Weed, CA
8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 3pm Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, October 2, 2011 with Chad Clanton officiating.
Adam Walls, age 44 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was a former SEC truck driver and a member of Highland United Methodist Church.
He is survived by
Four sons, Joshua Walls, Lawrenceburg, TN
Aaron Walls, Lawrenceburg, TN
Brice Walls, Lawrenceburg, TN
Jacob Walls, Clifton, TN
Step Daughter, Summer Ferguson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Father, Billy Walls, Lawrenceburg, TN
Mother and step father, Annette H. and Calvin Gower, Waynesboro, TN
Two sisters, Tina Self, Waynesboro, TN
Tracey Gower, Waynesboro, TN
Step brother, Billy Walls, Jr. Waynesboro, TN
Two step sisters, Selina Moorehead, Lewisburg, TN
Tabitha Walls, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two grandsons, Lain Walls, Lawrenceburg, NT
Rayne Black, Lawrenceburg, TN
Nieces and nephews and several other family members.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 245pm Friday, September 30, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Friday, September 30, 2011 with Ray Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Wayne County, TN.
Dorothy Mae Himes Shrader, age 70 of Lawrenceburg died September 29, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Maury County, Tennessee, retired from Ladel Mfg. Company and a member of the Isom Church of Christ.
She is survived by
Three sons, Ronnie Shrader of Lawrenceburg, TN
Clarence Shrader Jr. of Shelbyville, TN
William Shrader of Alabama
Four daughters, Carolyn Wade of Leoma, TN
Wanda Boughner of Lawrenceburg
Pamela Shrader of Lawrenceburg
Janic Willis of Ethridge, TN
Twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren
Four brothers, Thomas Himes of Mt. Pleasant, TN
Alonzo Himes of Culleoka, TN
William Himes of Culleoka, TN
Rober Himes of Arizona
Two sisters, Bessie Scott of Hampshire, TN
Catherine Emler of Culleoka, TN
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Shrader, daughter, Anita Shrader, parents, Webb Hill and Mattie Runions and to brothers, J. W. Himes and Edward Himes.
Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11am with Eddie Rogers officiating and interment in Barnesville Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Pettus-Turnbo, Friday, September 30, 2011 6pm to 8pm.
Ottie Hood, age 77 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at home after an extended illness. She was a native of Joppa, Alabama, a homemaker and a member of Five points Church of Christ.
Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11am. Franklin Lee and Tony Elliott will be officiating. Burial will follow in Dobbin Cemetery in Appleton, TN.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Husband, Lowell Hood, Leoma, TN
1 son, Phillip Hood and wife Rose Ann of Lawrenceburg, TN
2 daughters, Patti Hood Elliott and husband Tony, Helena, AL.
Talisa Hood Hooper of Lawrenceburg, TN
1 brother, Ralph Freeland and wife Nancy, Sylvester, GA
3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Eula Freeland, granddaughter, Whitney Lauren Elliott.
Betty Gamble Kirk age 81 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a retired cafeteria worker form the Lawrence County School System and a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ.
Her parents were the late John William and Matilda Davis Gamble. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Gamble Putman.
She is survived by
Husband, Leonard Kirk, Lawrenceburg, TN
One son, Leonard Mark Kirk, Florence, AL
Two brothers, James H. Gamble, Nashville, TN
Wallace A. Gamble, Five Points, TN
Three granddaughters, Lindsey Kirk, Florence, AL., Kimberly Kirk, Florence, AL., Karen Kirk, Florence, AL.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, September 30, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, October 1, 2011 with Bro. Jeremiah Tatum and Bro. Joe Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Clettues Edward Ellis, age 72 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Wayne Medical Center. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee. Was a partner with E & R Welding Shop for 30 years and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 2pm. Mickey Brackin and Richard Hallmark will be officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
Wife, Shirley Ellis of Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter, Kimberly Ellis Gray, Dixon, TN
2 grandchildren, Emily McCall, Chad Morrow
1 great grandson, Carter McCall
Preceded in death by parents, Alfred “Bob” and Viola Odem Ellis and brother, Verbon Ellis.
Florence Ellizabeth Hovelmeier Washburn, age 85 of Hendersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Lawrenceburg, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. A native of Lawrence County, TN., she was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Her parents were the late John Joseph Hovelmeier and Sara Guessman Hovelimeier. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jane Washburn.
She is survived by
Three sons, Douglas Washburn, Ringgold, GA
Roy Washburn, Portland, TN
John Washburn, Greenbrier, TN
One daughter, Sara Hurst, Gallatin, TN
7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6pm to 7:30pm Wednesday, September 28, 2011 with the rosary service at 7:30pm.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:30am Thursday, September 29, 2011 with Father Joseph Mundakal officiating. Interment will follow in Lawrenceburg, TN.
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