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David Lee Ellis

David Lee Ellis, 57 of Loretto, passed away March 8, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital of an extended illness. He was a Deputy Sgt. on the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, a Christian, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and a memberr of Sons of American Legion.

Survivors include

Wife, Pricilla Kay Walters Ellis

Son, Stephen Lee Ellis and wife Beth

Daughter, Shelley Rose Ellis-Ferrell and husband Johnny of Knoxville, Tn

Brother, Floyd Edward Ellis

Five grandchildren survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Floyd Ellis and Rose Coots Ellis, his son Jason Ellis and his sister Teresie Ellis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4pm to 8pm at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 11 at 1pm in the chapel with Bro. Mahion Fisher and Bro. Anthony Potts officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family request's that donations be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Luther Coleman Frakes

Luther Coleman Frakes, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired postmaster, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Bedford Frakes of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Debbie Sides of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

One son, Gerald Frakes of Buffalo, N.Y.

Two sisters, Matilda Guinn of Chattanooga, Tn

Lela Stephens of Chattanooga, Tn

4 grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, March 6, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Sunday, March 7, 2010 with M.J. :Buddy" Strickland and Steve Clark officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.  The family suggests memorial donations be mad to the National Kidney Foundation.

Mary Etta Bradley Fisher

Mary Etta Bradley Fisher, age 71, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from LaDel Mfg. and a member of the Flatwood Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Two daughters, Jeannie Plunk of Lawrenceburg

Juanita Smith of Shelby, N.C.

One son, Jeffrey Fisher of Nashville, Tn

Three step daughters, Shirley Ann Fisher of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Lisa Inez Kelley of Lawrenceburg

Beverly Chandler of Lawrenceburg

One step son, Raymond Allen Fisher of Lawrenceburg

Three sisters, Lizzie Dean Moore of Lawrenceburg

Beulah Wilkinson of Lawrenceburg

Earlene Luffman of Lawrenceburg

One brother, David Bradley of Lawrenceburg

One grandchild, one great grandchild, six stepgrandchildren, six step greatgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, March 5, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, March 6, 2010 with Colin Leighton officiating.  Interment will follow at Bumpas Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Ruby McHahan Miller

Ruby L. McHahan Miller, age 76 of Lawrenceburg died March 4, 2010 at Maury  Regional Hospital.  She was a native of Hodges, Alabama, a homemaker and member of New Prospect Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Miller of Ethridge

Three daughters, Mary Catherine Woodward of Lawrenceburg

Barbara Weaver of Lawrenceburg

Mary Ann McMahan of Huntsville, Alabama

Three step daughters, Pat Yocum, Susie Rau, Claire Diane Staggs

Four grandchildren, TommyCotton Jr., Whitney Moore, Robert Weaver, Leah Laws.

Six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Minnie Lee Keller Scott.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2pm with Leslie Shaddick and Bill Beck and interment in the Bumpas Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, March 5, 2010 from 5 to 9pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Delmere Adams

Delmere “D.C. Doc” Adams, age 84, of Toledo, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Franciscan Care Center in Toledo, Ohio.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, retired owner of an Aluminum Siding Business, was a sheriff’s deputy and was on the volunteer fire department in Wetumpka, Alabama.

He is survived by

One daughter, Sharon Beck and husband, Lloyd of Toledo, Tn

One son, Bob Adams and wife, Linda of Toledo, Ohio

Seven grandchildren, two step granddaughters, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2pm to 9pm Sunday, March 7, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Monday, March 8, 2010.  Interment will follow at Old Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee. The family suggest memorial donations to the Alzheimer Association.

Mildred Frances Geldreich Jones

Mildred Frances Geldreich Jones, age 74, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee, a retired certified nursing tech and a member of Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by

Five daughters, Anna Catherine Rohling and Kenny of Loretto

Marilyn Louise Gongwer and Rick of Loretto

Cecilia Jeanette Beard and Neal of Lawrenceburg

Carrol Jean Perry and Glen of Summertown

Nancy Elizabeth Norwood and William of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Cecilia Jeanette Riddle and Chanie of Oak Ridge, Tn

Eighteen grandchildren, forty three great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm 7pm Thursday, March 4, 2010 with the Rosary at 7pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10am Friday, march 5, 2010 with Father Joseph Mundakal officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Joyce Faye Lanier Long

Joyce Faye Lanier Long, age 69, of Summertown, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and a homemaker.

She is survived by

Two daughters, Karen Benefield of Summertown

Sharon Long of Summertown

One son, Timmy Lee Long of Summertown

Two sisters, Betty Jennings of Summertown

Shirley Bennett of Summertown

Three brothers, Gary Lanier of Summertown

Ricky Lanier of Summertown

Jerry Lanier of Summertown

Six grandchildren and one great grandchild

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Thursday, March 4, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Friday, March 5, 2010.  Interment will follow at Macendonia Cemetery.

Dr. William Jeter

Dr. William C. Jeter, age 87 of Lawrenceburg passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge, Tn.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm at Neal Funeral Home.

Dr. William Jeter
Dr. William C. Jeter, age 87 of Lawrenceburg passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge, Tn.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm at Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11am with Bro. Steve Clark officiating.  Burial will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens. 
He was born in 1922 in Collinwood, Tennessee, the son of the late Neal Claud and Viola Morrison Jeter.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. James N. Jeter; a sister, Frances McDonnell; and a son Michael Jeter.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and then served as a Navy lieutenant in World War II.  After the war he attended and graduated from the UT Dental School at Memphis.  While there, he met his wife of 60 years, Virginia Raines.  They married December 20, 1949 and returned to Lawrenceburg, his hometown since the age of 3.  Dr. Jeter practiced general dentistry for almost 40 years. 
He is survived by his wife and children, Kim Jeter of Miami FL
Gina Barham of Goodlesttsville, Tn
Amanda Parsons of Killen, AL
Emily Jeter of Alexandria, VA
Lori Wicker of New Market, Tn
Grandchildren, Jonathan Jeter of Manhattan, NY
Aubrey and Rylee Parsons of Killen, AL
Sam, Anna, Ben, Nathan, and Eli Wicker of New Market, Tn
Nieces, nephews and friends.
Dr. Jeter was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg and the New Market Baptist Church in New Market, Tennessee where the Jeters moved in 2007 to be near Lori and her family.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 4th from 5 to 7pm at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg.  Services will be at the funeral home at 11am on Friday, March 5, with Bro. Steve Clark officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund of either church.

Annie Rhodes King

Annie Rhodes King, age 77 of Florence, Alabama passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at home after an extended illness.  She was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.  Funeral services will be held at Mt. Tabor Church on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2pm.  J.C. Young and Malcolm Scott will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1pm to 2pm on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Mt. Tabor Church.

Survivors are

Husband, Lewis King of Tuscumbia, Ala.

Two sons, David Rhodes and wife Ethelene of Killen, Ala

Lonnie Rhodes of Florence, Ala

Three daughters, Frances Rhodes of Florence, Ala

Nancy Ritchie of Florence, Ala

Nena Wisooker and husband Hugh of Florence, Ala

Eight grandchildren, Cindy Rhodes, Felicia Holland, Amanda Hanback, DeAnna Tidwell, Melissa Baskins, Tonia Hester, Jennifer Rhodes and Melissa Fisher.

16 great grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews survive.

Preceded in death by, Parents, Leonard and Bessie Melton, Husband, James Harildo Rhodes, One daughter, Janice Rhodes, Three brothers, Floyd Melton, Lloyd Melton and Marvin Looney, One sister, Effie Olive, One son-in-law, Donald Gene Ritchie.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Webb and the Hospice of the Shoals from the compassion and care during our loved one’s illness.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Otis Simpson

Otis Simpson, age 89, of Mt. Hope, Alabama passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Cottage of the Shoals after an extended illness.  He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, a retired Farmer and of the Church of Christ faith.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2pm.  Michael Price will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Center Hill Church of Christ Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include

Five daughters, Evie Jean Childress of Town Creek, AL

Sandra Vess and husband Harold of Moulton, AL

Linda Sue Tidwell and husband Jerry of Town Creek, AL

Diane Hardison and husband Errol of Fl.

Sharan Rittenberry and husband John of Hillsoboro, AL

Four sons, Ellis Ray Simpson and wife Louise of Lexington, AL

Leander Simpson and wife Joyce of Moulton, AL

Merrill Simpson of Mount Hope, AL

Charles Simpson and wife Nell of Savannah, Tn

One brother, Noble Simpson of Florence, AL

31 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by Wife, Zoria Simpson, Two daughters, Reba Mitchell and Shelby Jean Simpson, Three brothers, Oliver, Wilburn and John D. Simpson, 10 sisters, Berthie Allen, Nettie Fowler, Minnie Hamm, Leaner Thigpen, Mattie D. Barnett, Grace Shoemakeer, Eula M. Profitt, Bessie Hill, Maudie Simpson and Mamie Wright.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Jeff Parrott

Jeff Parrott, age 44, of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Countryside Health Care after an extended illness.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a farmer and of the Methodist faith.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2pm.  Jessie Littrell will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Center Point Methodist Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 26, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include

Son, Gaige Parrott of Killen, Al

Parents, Dicky and Edna Parrott of Leoma

Brother, Rex Parrott and wife Jennifer of Leoma

Nephew, Payton Parrott

Niece, Hayley Parrott

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Imogene Belew Robertson

Imogene Belew Robertson, age 81, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker, and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

She is survived by

Four sons, Larry Smith and wife, Alice of Lawrenceburg

David Smith and wife Ressie of Lawrenceburg

Randy Smith and wife, Brenda of Lawrenceburg

Tony Smith and wife, Linda of Lawrenceburg

Four sisters, Velma Cothren of Lawrenceburg

Thelma Boyd of Lawrenceburg

Tresia McWhirter of Lawrenceburg

Jane Koelsch of Knoxville

One step brother, Carl David of Lawrenceburg

Two step sisters, Mary Frances Chaffin of Lawrenceburg

Marie Holguin of California

Thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 26, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, February 27, 2010 with John Gibbs officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers make donations to National Parkinson Foundation or St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.

Jeffrey L. Pinkelton

Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Pinkelton, age 46, of Pulaski, Tennessee, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, Tennessee.  He was owner and manager of JOP Concrete, a native of Giles County, Tennessee and a member of Wales Baptist Church and a Veteran.  He was also a member of Giles County Trap Team where he served as Assistant Coach, American Legion, VFW, and Giles County Alliance for Veterans.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Inman Pinkelton of Pulaski

Mother, Paulette Risner Pinkelton Bass and husband, Terry of Pulaski

One son, Aaron Pinkelton of Pulaski

Two daughters, Pelicia Pinkelton Griggs and James of Pulaski

Ashley Pinkelton of Pulaski

One sister, Cynthia Pinkelton of  Pulaski

One brother, Barry Pinkelton and wife, Angie of St. Louis, Mo

Paternal Grandmother, Maggie Pinkelton of Pulaski

One step-brother, Wade Bass and wife, Shannon of Pulaski

Two step-sisters, Joye Cozart and husband, Matt of Minor Hill, Tn

Dana Adams and husband, Tracy of Lewisburg, Tn

Several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, February 25, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Friday, February 26, 2010 with David Gallaher officiating.  Interment will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, Tennessee.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to First Farmers and Merchants Bank in Pulaski, Tennessee.

James J. Hall Jr.

James J. Hall Jr. age 87, of Lawrenceburg died at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.  He was in the Marine Corps during WWII.

He is survived by his wife Doris Hall of Lawrenceburg
One son, James V. Hall of Lawrenceburg

He was preceded in death by his parents James Hall Sr. and Mary Prather Hall.
There will be a gathering of friends and family announced at a later date by the family.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Herbert Owen Springer

Herbert Owen Springer, age 82, of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at NHC Scott after an extended illness.  He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, retired from Reynolds Metals, a member of the Loretto Lions Club, a Mason, a volunteer Fireman for Loretto and a member of Saint Joseph United Methodist Church. 

Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1pm.  Terry Herston will officiate.  Burial will follow in Restview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5p  to 8pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

Two sons, Kenny Springer and wife Judy of Leoma

Tim Springer and wife Annette of Loretto

One daughter, Martha Faye Myers of Loretto

One brother, Doyce Springer and wife Robbie of Loretto

Two sisters, Mamie Dee Pettus of Lexington, Al

Cleo Smith of Orlando, Fl

Special friend, Etna Johnson of Lexington, Al

7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Wife, Pearl Covert Springer, Parents, Henry Dee and Mattie Jones Springer, Brothers, Lee, Avon and Loyce Springer.  Sisters, Virgie Mashburn, Mae Gray and Ruby Herston. Grandchildren, Jonathan and Michael Springer, Hannah Methvin.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Annie Lee Barnhill

Annie Lee Barnhill, age 97 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed February 21, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Columbia, TN.

Preceded in death by Parents, Johnny Ed (Mary Jane) Lampley; Husband, Glen Curtis Barnhill.

 Survived by
Daughter, Joy (John R.) Fry of Ethridge, TN;

Sister, Beatrice Allen of Nashville, TN;

Grandson John Curtis Fry.

Service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Jim Taylor and Colin Leighton officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens with nephews to serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Visitation will be held from 1-8pm Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME

Mary Loretta Dixon

Mary Loretta (Sutton) Dixon, age 95, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tn.  She was retired from Forest Hill Mfg. Company and a charter member of East End United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her

Son, David Borum of Murfreesboro, Tn

Grandson, Patrick Borum of Murfreesboro, Tn

Granddaughter, Vickie Borum of Murfreesboro, Tn

Step daughters, Nadine Higgs of Liles, Tn

Emma Stricklen of Waynesboro, Tn

Step son, Troy Dixon of Lawrenceburg

Three great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, thirteen step grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:30pm to 8pm Monday, February 22, 2010.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, February 23, 2010 with Jimmy Moore and Al Hardy officiating.  Interment will be at mars Hill Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tn.

Bobby Joe Martin

Bobby Joe Martin, age 78 of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Crockett Hospital.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a retired commercial pilot, a member of the American Legion, an Air Force Veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Loretto, Tn.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Martin of Leoma

Daughter, Jerri Schoeck and husband Ned of Omaha, NE

Step daughter, Darlene Neidergeses and husband Mark of Lawrenceburg

Step daughter, Lisa Crouch and husband Billy Ray of Lawrenceuburg

Step son, Mike Killen and wife Judy of Smyrna, Tn

Step son, Charlie Farr and wife Diane of Summertown

Sister, Faye Green of Lawrenceburg

Sister, Doris Hamilton and husband Royce of Gallatin, Tn

Two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, February 23, 2010.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 10am Wednesday, February 24, 2010.  Interment will be at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

Michelle Rhnea Matthews Riggs

Michelle Rhnea Matthews Riggs, age 43 of Ardmore, Tennessee, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a bookkeeper, and a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.

She is also survived by

One son, Wade Riggs of Ardmore, Tn

Mother, Wanda Martin Odom of Lawrenceburg

Father, Ronnie Odom of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Kim Matthews of Lawrenceburg

Five brothers, Ben Matthews of Revilo

Josh Matthews of Leoma

Matthew Matthews of Lawrenceburg

Eli Matthews of Summertown

David Odem of Leoma

Nieces, Hannah Barnett of Lawrenceburg

Jessica Matthews of Lawrenceburg

Several aunts, uncles, cousins

Special friends, Charlie Hopson of Ardmore, Tn

Joe Foley of Louisana

Anthony Barnett of Lawrenceubrg

Floyd Hawkins of Ardmore

Melody Putman of Ardmore

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 19, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, February 20, 2010 with Sammy Brister officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Edward Burt

Edward C. Burt, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, died February 13, 2010 at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital.  He was a retired Civil Engineer, a member of the First United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII and the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by one sister, Bernadine Foucault of Hot Springs, SD

Two nephews, James Christianson and Larry Christianson

Two nieces, Terri Korpela and Debra Buergel

Four great nephews, Ryan Korpela, Eric Korpela, Larry Christianson II, and Ben Buergel

Two great nieces, Amy Christianson and Jenna Korpela

One great great niece, Kaylee Rae Korpela

One great great nephew, Jack Michael Korpela all of MN.

He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Mae Prosser Burt and his parents Edward C. and Francis J. Rudnik Burt and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Friday, February 19, 2010 at 2pm with James Tillar officiating and interment in the Freeman Cemetery in Leoma.

Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2010 from 10am to 2pm.

There will be Military Rites at the cemetery.

Robert Elgene Thompson

Robert Elgene “Curly” Thompson, age 76, of Leoma, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 16, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  He was a native of Loretto, Tennessee, an Army veteran, retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and was a member of the Retired Troopers Association and the Mars Hill United Methodist Church.

He is survived by

One son, Kevin Thompson of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, Brown Thompson of Lawrenceburg

Doyse Thompson of Dayton, Tn

Two grandchildren, Reagan and Brittney

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, February 18, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Friday, February 19, 2010 with Billy Beal officiating.  Interment will follow at Dunn Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee. The family suggests donations be made to the Mars Hill United Methodist Church.

Marty Patrick Headrick

Marty Patrick Headrick, age 42, of Columbia, Tennessee, died Monday, February 15, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, an Army Veteran of Desert Storm, self employed and a member of O.K. Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Perry Headrick of Columbia, Tn

One daughter, Savannah Headrick of Columbia, Tn

Two sons, Leyton Headrick of Columbia, Tn

Zack Headrick of Livingston, Tn

Mother, Peggy Bosheers Headrick of Leoma, Tn

One sister, Michelle Headrick of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, Mike “E.T.” Headrick of Leighton, Alabama

Mac Headrick of Leoma, Tn

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at O.K. Baptist Church at 3pm Thursday, February 18, 2010, O.K. Baptist Church with Chad Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at O.K. Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee with full military honors.  Instead of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the Marty Headrick Illness fund which is set up tha any Suntrust Bank.

George Delton Hulsey

George Delton Hulsey, age 93 of Florence died at the Florence Nursing and Rehab.  He was a native of Anniston, Alabama, member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and VFW and Veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII.

He is survived by a friend, Ruth A. Draper of Madison, Tn.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hulsey, one brother, Alton Hulsey and one sister, Ruby Cornelius.

Funeral service will be held at Pettu-Turnbo Chapel, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11am with Dr. Steve Clark officiating and interment in the Arlington Cemetery at Mt. Pleasant, Tn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:30am to 11am at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home which is in charge of all arrangements.

Charles Reavis Haymons

Charles Reavis Haymons, age 83, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Ft. Loudon Medical Center in Lenior City, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and member of First Baptist Church of Lenior City, Tennessee.  He was retired military attaining the rank of Army First Sgt and was a veteran of Korea and served two tours in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Christel Neumann Haymons of Lenior City, Tn

Two daughtes, Nicole Cox of Lenoir City, Tn

Baerbel Foster of Ardmore, Alabama

One sister, Opal Campbell of Lawrenceburg

Three grandchildren, Tiffany Robinson of Knoxville, Tn

Melinda Curtis of Columbus, Ga

Jaso Foster of Huntsville, Al

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 5p to 8p.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, February 18, 2010 with Dick Demerchant officiating.  Interment will be at Center Point Methodist Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee with full military honors.

Edsel Goff

Edsel Goff, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 14, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Murray Ohio, Mfg. Company and a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Gamble Goff of Lawrenceburg

Two sons, Kenneth W. Goff of Lafayette, Indiana

Keith Goff of Kennesaw, Georgia

Several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, February 16, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday, February 17, 2010 with Jeremiah Tatum officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

W. Lynn Lawrence

W. Lynn Lawrence, affectionately called "Yank" age 75, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee after a long and courageous bout with lung cancer. Lynn retired as Supervisor from Eaton County Road Commission in Charlotte, Michigan in 1996 and then went to work as a Safety Person for the Hiawatha National Forest in Manistique, Michigan where he resided with his wife, Marilyn.
They moved to Lawrenceburg, TN in 2004. Yank also was employed by Day & Zimmerman at Dura Corporation.
He was a child of God, a loving son, devoted husband and father, a strong man, an honest man, a hardworking man, nature's man, earth's man, proud man, a devoted Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Parish in Lawrenceburg, TN.
He was loved by everyone who met him and a faithful friend to all.
He was the son and only child of the late Beulah and Theodore Lawrence of Mulliken, MI.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Berna Lawrence of Lawrenceburg, TN;
Two Daughters,
Robbie Luckett (Phil) of Brentwood, TN
Cherie Szilvagyi of Grass Lake, MI
One Son,
Philip Lawrence (Cathy) of Manistique, MI
One Step-son,
Paul Sheridon (Denelle) of St. Petersburg, FL
Seven grandchildren
Six great-grandchildren      
Many Cousins throughout the U.S.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  A funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 20, 2010, with Father Richard Buchignani and Father Joseph Mundakal officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. God's grace be upon him with kindness and peace. He is a child of God. Let us rejoice for his new life with his Lord and Creator. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

 

Omer Kenneth Brian

Omer Kenneth “Kenny” Brian, age 88, of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 14, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Murray Ohio Mfg. Company, an World War II Army veteran and a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Wunner Brian of Ethridge

Two daughters, Donna Yant of Elkton, Tn

Sandy Nola of Madison, Al

Two sons, Steve Brian of Lawrenceburg

Barry Brian of Ethridge, Tn

Seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, February 17, 2010 with Bobby Gobble, Brian Gilbert officiating.  Interment will be follow at Old Ethridge Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee. Family suggests donations be made to the Ethridge United Methodist Church or Old Ethridge Cemetery.

Delmore Lantz

Delmore E. Lantz, age 84 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Murray Ohio Mfg. Company and a member of New Prospect Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hunter Lantz of Lawrenceburg

Four daughters, Vickie McDonald of Lawrenceburg

Carolyn Bryant of Lynchburg, Tn

Allene Walker of Lawrenceburg

Joyce Sanders of Lawrenceburg

One son, Randall Lantz of Nashville

One step daughter, June Pounders of Spruce Pine, Alabama

One step son, Tim Shaddix of Killen, Alabama

One sister, Gladys French of Lawrenceburg

Eleven grandchildren, eleven step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, thirteen step great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 1pm to 3pm Tuesday, February 15, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Tuesday, February 16, 2010 with Billy Beal and Ray McDonald officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg. Family requests memorials be made to New Prospect United Methodist Church.

Floyd William Ingram

Floyd William Ingram age 93 of Three Oaks passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center.  He was a retired Die Setter at Murray Ohio, a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Odell Steele Ingram of Three Oaks

One son, Jack Ingram of Lawrenceburg

Five daughters, Millie Lopp of Lawrenceburg

Gale Burdick of Decatur, Al

Ruth Derrington of Frankfurt Ky

Jane Hillhouse of Arlington, Tx

Melinda Corbin of Ethridge

Three brothers, Ed Ingram of Lawrenceburg

Travis Ingram of Lawrenceburg

Wallace Ingram of Chicago, IL

Two sisters, Helen Wright of Lawrenceburg

June Olive of Florence, AL

Ten grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1pm at Neal Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Gilbert and Bro. Bobby Gobble officiating.  Burial to follow in the Ethridge Masonic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 until 8pm at the funeral home.

Doris Ann Beckman Parrish

Doris Ann Beckman Parrish, age 81, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Friday, February 12, 2010, at her residence.  She was a native of Loretto, Tennessee, homemaker and wife of the late Dr. Villard Parrish.

She is survived by her children,

Richard Parrish and Aliene of Murfreesboro, Tn

Nancy Parrish Brandl and Gary of St. Helena, Ca.

Joe Parrish and Sarah of Pinehurst, NC

Ann Steven and Turney of Franklin, Tn

Jon Parrish and Susan of Waynesville, NC

One sister, Alma Welch of West Point, Tn.

Ten grandchildren, C.T. Stevens, Andrew Parrish, Sally Parrish, Clay Brandl, Mark Stevens, Will Parrish, Emily Parrish, Walker Parrish, Julia Brandl and Jake Parrish.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, February 15, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Tuesday, February 16, 2010 with John Blair officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Dennis Pruett

Dennis B. Pruett, age 89, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Madison, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired school bus driver, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Mars Hill United Methodist Church.

He is survived by

One daughter, Marcia Welch of Savannah, Tn

Two sons, Larry Wayne Pruett of Harrison, Tn

Michael Todd Pruett of Murfreesboro, Tn

Four grandchildren, Krista Williams of Memphis, Tn

Nathan Holder of Mt. Juliet, Tn

Jason Pruett of Signal Mountain, Tn

Dustin Pruett of Birmingham, Al

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, February 13, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:30pm Sunday, February 14, 2010 with Billy Beal officiating.  Interment will follow at Mars Hills Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Charity Franks Potts

Charity Franks Potts, age 91 of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tenn.  She was a native of hardin County, Tennessee, a homemaker and member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.

She is survived by

Four daughters, Joyce Wynne of Pulaski, Tn

Faye Kedrie of Lawrenceburg

Beatrice Sercy of Smyrna, Tn

Nona Sue Hendrix of Smyrna, Tn

Five sons, Harold Potts of Lawrenceburg

Jerry Potts of Ethridge

Larry Potts of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

Robert Potts of Lawrenceburg

Charlie Potts of Summertown

Twenty grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 12, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Saturday, February 13, 2010 with Marin Potts and Lee Kedrie officiating.  Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Giles County, Tennessee.

Robert Alan Richardson

Robert Alan Richardson, age 44 of Knoxville, Tn., died in Knoxville.  He was a native of Lawrence County.  He was a Truck Driver and member of the St. James Episcopal Church and a U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Richardson of Knoxville

Three sons, Sam Howerton of Knoxville

Cole Richardson of Knoxville

Max Richardson of Knoxville

Father, Carlos Richardson of Albany, Ga.

Mother, Mary Matz of Lawrenceburg

One brother, Ricky Fleeman of Lawrenceburg

Three sisters, Lynn Romsdal of Lawrenceburg

Brenda Fleeman of Knoxville

Linda Fleeman of Columbia

Grandmother, Elizabeth Richardson of  Leoma.

Funeral service will be held February 13, 2010 at 2pm at Salem Church of Christ where he will lie in state from 12:30pm until 2pm with Bill Brazier officiating and interment in the O.K. Cemetery.

Family request that donations be made to Children’s Education Fund.

Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

James Morris Hickman

James Morris “Polk” Hickman, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  He was owner of MGH Wholesale, a native of Lynnville, Tennessee and a member of Salem Church of Christ.  He was also the oldest living member of Lawrenceburg Rotary Club and a WWII veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Opal Baker Hickman of Lawrenceburg

One son, Jimmy Hickman of Lawrenceburg

Three grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 7pm Friday, February 12, 2010.  Graveside service and interment will be conducted at Mimosa Cemetery at 1pm Saturday, February 13, 2010.

Thomas Lilburn Green

Thomas Lilburn Green age 92 of Loretto passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. 

He is survived by

Son Robert L. Green and wife Annette of Loretto

Daughter, Brenda Green McMaster and husband Ronnie of Loretto

Six grandchildren, Terri Stephenson of Murfreesboro, Susan Galbreath, of Spring Hill, Tn., Steve McMasters of Loretto, Mark McMasters of Loretto, Lori McMasters of Loretto and Kim Hollmann of Loretto.

Eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and several nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Lillie Killen Green, wife, Chistine Beckman Green, Great grandson, Braxton Joseph Hollmann and Brothers and sisters.

Mr. and Mrs. Green established Green’s Furniture Store in Loretto in 1944 and Mr. Green operated various businesses in the Loretto area over the years.  He loved to play his guitar with the Senior Citizen’s musicians, but his passion was painting.

The Green’s enjoyed traveling and have visited numerous countries around the world in the 69 years together.  He was a life long member of Loretto United Methodist Church and was a Charter Member of the Loretto Lions Club.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 5-8pm at Loretto Memorial Chapel.  Funeral will be Friday, February 12, 2010 at 1pm at Loretto United Methodist Church.  Rev. Donald Spencer officiating.

Special thank you to the wonderful caregivers for the kindness they bestowed on Mr. and Mrs. Green over the last couple of years and months.

Memorial donations may be made to the Loretto United Methodist Church.  Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Douglas Crowder Hughes

Douglas Crowder Hughes age 45, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was employed by HLH Express, a native of Lawrenceburg and was a member of First Baptist Church Lawrenceburg.

He was the son of Anne Crowder Hughes and Jerry and Ann Jones Hughes all of Lawrenceburg.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by

Maternal grandmother, Mary McPeters of Lawrenceburg

Two sisters, Sally Coultas and husband, Kenneth of Lawrenceburg

Susan Carvell and husband, Lance of Lawrenceburg

Two step sisters, Sherry Jones Dull of Michigan

Lisa Jones Dunn of California

Kim Jones Sutton of Alabama

Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and step nieces and step nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, February 11, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at First Baptist Church at 1pm Friday, February 12, 2010 with Jeff Vanlandingham officiating.  He will lie in state at First Baptist Church from 12pm until 1pm Friday, February 12, 2010.  Interment will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

William Otis Smith

William Otis Smith, age 86, of Killen, Alabama passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing Home after an extended illness.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tn., an operating engineer and of the Christian faith.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1pm.  Steve Headrick will officiate.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, February 13, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

One daughter, Rosie Lee Proctor and husband Ronald of Ocala, Fl

Three sons, Malcolm Smith and wife Cindy of Taylor, Mi.

William Smith of Novi, Mi

Donald Smith of Killen, Al

Two aunts, Anna Bell Springer

Polly Swinney

10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.

Preceded in death by wife, Mary Freeze Smith.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Elizabeth Ashton Miller

Elizabeth Betty Ashton Miller age 101 passed away December 11, 2009 at NHC HealthCare, Brink Street in Lawrenceburg

She was born in Ottawa, Canada, daughter of the late Ernest and Mabel Ashton, and was the widow of the late Samuel J. Miller of Lawrenceburg.

She was educated at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she received her B.A., and at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, where she received her B.S. in Library Science.  She was Head Librarian of the Lawrence County Library, a member of the Pilot Club and the Study Club.

She is survived by

One sister, Jean Crellin of Painesville, Ohio

Daughter, Susan Naughton of Dublin, Ireland

Five grandchildren, Peter, Michael, Patrick, Ciara and Jessica Naughton and a great grandson, Conor Naughton.

A memorial service will take place at 2pm Sunday, February 14th at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home with Bill Karnes of the First Presbyterian Church presiding.  Family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be mad to the Lawrence County Public Libray.

Agnes Wilma Elmy

Agnes Wilma Elmy age 91 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Stoneagy, Virginia, a homemaker and member of Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by

Three sons, Raymond Louis Elmy of Arrington, Tn

Thomas James Elmy of Kansas City, Mo

Terence William Elmy of Lenoir City, Tn

Four grandchildren, Raymond William Elmy of Woodbury, Tn

Susan Michelle Foster of Nolensville, Tn

Mark Nathaniel Elmy of Friendsville, Tn

Valerie Wood-Ewan of St. Louis, Mo

Five great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm Thursday, February 11, 2010 with the Rosary at 7pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:30am Friday, February 12, 2010 with Father Richard Buchignani officiating.  Interment will be follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Charles William Kennedy

Charles William Kennedy age 68 of Lawrenceburg died February 6, 2010 at Crockett Hospital.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg.  He was retired from CocaCola Foods, Minute Maid and was a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Boyle Kennedy of Lawrenceburg

One son, Kenny Kennedy of Florida

One daughter, Brenda Partain of Florida

Four grandchildren, Eric Kennedy, Gabriel Partain, Jason Kennedy, Hunter Clem.

Two brothers, Tommy Shepherd of Lawrenceburg

Billy Shephard of Summertown.

One sister, Cathy Golden of Lawrenceburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oneal Naler and Catherine Kennedy Shepherd, two sisters, Annie Shepherd and Bonnie Head. Four brothers, Dannie Shepherd, George Shepherd, Jerry Shepherd and Donnie Shepherd and a granddaughter, Cora Irene Angel Partain.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 2pm with Ricky Cotton and Tom Reeves officiating and interment in the Mt. Araratt Cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10:30am

In lieu of flowers donations may be made toward funeral expense.

Carolyn Lorene Simpson

Carolyn Lorene Simpson, age 57 of Lawrenceburg died at her residence on Friday morning February 5, 2010.  She was a native of Nashville, Tn and a member of Glen Rock Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents James Smith Stinson and Dorothy Clark Simpson.

She is survived by

Husband, Ricky Simpson of Lawrenceburg

One son, James Simpson and wife April of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Rhonda Simpson of Lawrenceburg

One step daughter, Veronica Busby

Two brothers, James Franklin Stinson of Leipers Fork, Tn

Terry Wayne Stinson of Dastalian Springs, Tn

One sister, Faye Benefield of Huntsville, Al

Four grandchildren, Kirkland Smith, Patrick Smith, Nathan Liebhart, Zack Liebhart

Three step grandchildren, Natasha Spurgeon, Johathon Busby, Justin Busby

Funeral service will be Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 1pm at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Kenneth Gerhart officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be 4pm to 9pm Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Roy Harvel Long

Roy Harvel Long, age 90, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a retired agent for State Farm Insurance, a native of Wayne County, Tennessee and a ember of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the Lawrenceburg Lions Club and a veteran of WWII.

He is survived by

Two daughters, Janice Long Gensemer and husband, Wayne of Murfreesboro, Tn

Elaine Long Robertson and husband, Tony of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Edith Elrich of South Carolina

Four grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 2pm Saturday, February 6, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted to Mimosa Cemetery at 2:30pm Saturday, February 6, 2010. Interment will be held at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg with full military honors.

Verna Jenkins Olive

Verna Jenkins Olive, age 90, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  She was a native of Greenhill, Alabama, was a retired school cook and homemaker and member of Greenwood United Methodist Church.

She is survived by

One daughter, Carrol June Olive of Lawrenceburg

Grandchildren, Terry and Angie Wright of Lawrenceburg

Ronnie and Angie Wright of Lawrenceburg

Sandi and Barry Mashburn of Lawrenceburg

Ernie and Lisa Wright of Lawrenceburg

Becky and James Hickman of Leoma

Fourteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, February 3, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Thursday, February 4, 2010 with Terry Harris officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Greenwood United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Michael Wayne Griffin

Michael Wayne Griffin, age 51, of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Monday, February 1, 2010 by injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was a Representative for Primerica Financial Services, a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and a member and Deacon of Ethridge First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ingram Griffin of Ethridge, Tn

One son, Matthew Griffin of Ethridge

One daughter, Talisha Griffin Burleson and husband, John of Ethridge

Two sisters, Linda Griffin Hughes and husband, Wayne of Summertown

Kathie Griffin Corbin and husband, Ronnie of Leoma

Three grandchildren survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3pm to 8pm Wednesday, February 3, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Thursday, February 4, 2010 with Danny Huckaba and Art McCormack officiating.  Interment will be held at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee.

John Thomas Hendrix

John Thomas Hendrix, age 89 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, a retired salesman and postal carrier, served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a member of College Place Church of Christ.

He is survived by

One daughter, Nancy Hathaway of Yorba Linda, California

Two sons, Tommy Hendrix of Hohenwald, Tn

Roger Hendrix of Riverside, California

One brother, Edward Locke Hendrix of San Antonio, Texas

Ten grandchildren, Twelve great grandchildren, One great great grandchild.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 5, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, February 6, 2010.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family requests memorial donations in his honor to be made to College Place Church of Christ.

Lorraine Ann Hill Temple

Lorraine Ann Hill Temple, age 68 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of Perry, MI and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband

Wendell Temple of Beulah, MI

Four brothers, Brother, Wayne Hill of Michigan

Brother, Carl Hill of Michigan

Brother, Andy Hill of Michigan

Brother, Gary Hill of Michigan

Three grandchildren, Anthony, Ann, and Amy Randall all of Lawrenceburg, Tn

One great grandchild, Anthony Randall of Lawrenceburg

Son-in-law, Louis Randall of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Several friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  There will be no service or visitation.

Gerdia Howard

Gerdia Howard, age 90, of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of Eastside Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Three sons, Dwaine Howard of Leoma

Jimmie Dale Howard of Burlington, Wa

Ricky Dean Howard of Columbia, Tn

Two sisters, Annie Porter of South Carolina

Cordie Chaudoin of Louisville, Ky

7 grandchildren

15 great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 3pm Monday, February 1, 2010.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Monday, February 1, 2010 with Bobby Belew officiating.  Burial will be at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

Anna Lee Clayton

Anna Lee Clayton, age 82 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at her residence in Lawrenceburg.  She was a retired Teacher Aid for the Lawrence County Board of Education, a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene.  She was also a member of The Lady’s Prayer Group.

She is survived by

Her husband, Charles Clayton of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Luci Clayton of Lawrenceburg

One son, Timothy A. Clayton of Columbia

One brother, Joe Spurgeon of Lawrenceburg

Fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 31, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Monday, February 1, 2010 with Joel Daniel officiating.  Interment will be held at Fullers Chapel Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

John Jones Jr

John Jones Jr, age 84 of Lawrenceburg died Monday evening January 25, 2010 at Crockett Hospital.  He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Lawrenceburg and was retired from Murray Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Jones Sr. and Erma Dawson Jones.

He is survived by his loving wife Lillie Jones of Lawrenceburg

Five daughters, Mary Jones Stewart of Lawrenceburg

Debra Jones Wilkerson and husband William of Lawrenceburg

Diane Jones of Lawrenceburg

Sederria Jones of Lawrenceburg

Jacqueline Young of Antioch, Tn

One sister, Louise Jones Cathy of Mount Pleasant

Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive.

Funeral service will be 2pm Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Pastor Tony Morgan and Rev. Kevin Cross officiating and burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be 11am till 2pm Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Kenneth Deane Spaulding

Kenneth Deane Spaulding, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at The Summitt of Lawrenceburg.  Mr. Spaulding was a native of Indiana, a retired teacher and licensed pilot and an Air Force Veteran of World War II.  He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Henney Spaulding.

There are no immediate survivors.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010 with Lloyd Schomburg officiating.  Interment will be at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with full military honors.

Homer Lonzo McCarter

Homer Lonzo McCarter, age 91, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church, a native of Leoma, Tennessee, and retired from the U.S. Navy and a veteran of WWII.  He was also a member of VFW Post 1618.

He is survived by his wife Pauline McCarter of Lawrenceburg

Two daughters, Barbara Early of Athens, Al

Paula Smith of Ocala, Fl

Two sisters, Blanche Jones of Lawrenceburg

Nettie Brown of Lawrenceburg

Five grandchildren, five great grandchildren survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Thursday, January 28, 2010 with Charles Grisham officiating.  Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee with full military honors.

Shirley Fox

Shirley Fox, age 73, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of East Peoria, Illinois and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert “Herb” Fox of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Tena Luffman and husband, Donnie of Lawrenceburg

Three sons, Ricky Fox and wife, Janice of Lawrenceburg

Steve Fox and wife, Regina of Leoma

Tim  Fox of Lawrenceburg

Two sisters, Vera JaQuet of East Peoria, Ill.

Karon LeBron of San Jose, Ill.

Nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010 with Jeremiah Tatum officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.

Virginia Clayton Moore

Virginia E. Clayton Moore age 79 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  She was a native of Lawrence County Tennessee, a CNT at Magnolia Manor and a member of Lawrenceburg Baptist Temple.

She is survived by

Four daughters, Jean Woods of Lawrenceburg

Darlene Smith of Lawrenceburg

Janet Meredith of Henryville, Tn

Shawnna Insco of Lawrenceburg

One son, Randy Moore of Madison, Tn.

One brother, Harris Clayton of Lawrenceburg

Two half sisters, Jean McIntosh of Texas

Alta Williams of Lawrenceburg

Seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren

One nephew, Billy Clayton of Lawrenceburg

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, January 25, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Tuesday, January 26, 2010 with Brandon Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, Tn.

Polly Ann Hendrix McKey

Polly Ann Hendrix McKey, age 48, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at National HealthCare Center in Lawrenceburg.  She was a retired employee of Murray Inc., a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and a member of Whispering Hills Free Church of God.

She was the daughter of Orphah Arch Hendrix and Betty Hollis Hendrix.

Along with her parents she is survived by her husband, Stephen E. McKey of Lawrenceburg.

One daughter, Tabitha Maldonado of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Wanda Potts and husband, Chris of Lawrenceburg

One brother,

Roger Hendrix and wife, Lou Ann of Lawrenceburg

Three grandchildren, three nieces and nephews and several cousins.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 24, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10am Monday, January 25, 2010 with Kyle Conner and Marvin Potts officiating.  Interment will be held at Unity Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tn.

Jewell Maureen Clayton Jackson

Jewell Maureen Clayton Jackson, age 80 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Friday, January 22, 2010 at her residence in Lawrenceburg.  She was a retired employee of Salant & Salant and Murray Ohio, a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, and a member of New Prospect Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Three daughters, Linda Maureen Jackson of Lawrenceburg

Deborah Jackson of Hillsboro, Tn

Colleen Jackson of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Linda Hayes and husband, Glenn of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, Roy L. Clayton and wife, Jan of Melbourne, Fl

Elliott Ray Clayton and wife, Jane of Leoma.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, January 25, 2010. Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 with Terry Cordell and Leslie Shadrick officiating.  Interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Lucille Luna Franklin

Lucille Luna Franklin, age 93 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Friday, January 22, 2010 at National Healthcare Center in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was a member of Church of God, a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and a homemaker.

She is survived by

Four sons, Melvin Franklin of Lawrenceburg

C.T. Franklin of Lawrenceburg

Bobby Franklin of Columbia, Tn

Dexter Franklin of Lawrenceburg

Eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Sunday, January 24, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 12pm Monday, January 25, 2010 with Ray Watkins officiating.  Interment will be held at Rochelle Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Marie Stem

Marie Stem, age 88, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  She was a retired employee of Salant & Salant, a native of Bedford County, Tennessee, and a member of East End United Methodist Church.

She was the daughter of the late George Stem and the late Florence Blankenhorn Stem.

She is survived by

Nieces and nephews

Glenn Wheeley and wife, Stella of Lawrenceburg

Brenda Springer and husband, Jimmy of Lawrenceburg

Mildred Roberts and husband, Talmadge of Leoma

Paul Wheeley and wife, Vickie of West Helena, Arkansas

Jim Adair and wife, Shari of Mt. Juliet, Tn

Gale Harris of Silver Spring, Maryland

George Milton Adair and wife, Betty of Clarksville, Tn

Twila Russell and husband, Charles of Nashville

Wayne Adair and wife, Patti of Alburqurqe, Mexico

Elaine Henry and husband, Herman of Riddleton, Tn

Several great nieces and great nephews, several great great nieces and great great nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 9pm Monday, January 25, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 with John Pennington, George Milton Adair and James Moore officiating.  Interment will be held at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge, Tn.

Homer Coven Staggs

Homer Coven Staggs, age 69 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Mae Kimmons Staggs of Lawrenceburg

Four daughters, Betty Sue Skirvin of Lawrenceburg

Mary Lou Harcrow of Lawrenceburg

Karen Ann Staggs of Lawrenceburg

Ruby Mae Carson of Dresden, Tn

One son, Homer Eugene Staggs of Dresden, Tn

One sister, Birdie Louise Carey of Lawrenceburg

Seventeen grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 24, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, January 25, 2010.  Interment will follow at Barnesville Cemetery in Summertown, Tennessee.

Doyce Leon Longshore

Doyce Leon Longshore, age 76 of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 21, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Giles County, Tennessee, retired supervisor from Murray, Inc., a Navy veteran, and was a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Moorre Longshore of Ethridge

One daughter, Pamela Longshore Bailey and husband, Daniel of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Esther Lee Longshore Smith and husband, Jim of Ormond, Fla.

Several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Saturday, January 23, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Sunday, January 24, 2010 with Randy Keene, Joel Daniel, Art McCormack officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with full military honors.

Austin Elzey

Austin Elzey, infant, a native of Five Points, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 after a sudden illness.  Graveside services will be held at Liberty Grove Cemetery on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 2pm.  Jeff Putman will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Liberty Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are,

Mother, Angelina Elzey of Five Points

Father Brett Cotton of Five Points

One brother, David Elzey of Five Points

One sister, Averella Prince of Five Points

Maternal grandparents, Darlene Pilkington and Johnny Pilkington of Memphis, Tennessee

Family requests in Lieu of flowers make donations to go towards funeral expense.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Charles Shelton

Charles E. Shelton, age 81 of Lawrenceburg died January 19, 2010 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  He was a native of Giles County, Truck Driver and member of the New Hope Baptist Church at Leoma.

He is survived by his wife, Flossie Renfro Shelton of Lawrenceburg.

Two step children, Lisa Teases and James Graves Jr. both of Lawrenceburg.

Two sisters, Martha R. Jones of Lynnville, Tn

Dorothy Hanna of Giles County

Several grandchildren and step grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Willia Pearl Shelton.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2pm with David Gallaher officiating and interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo from 11am until 2pm.

Condolences may be sent to pettus-turnbo.com

Theo Randall Jones

Theo Randall Jones, age 73 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Ethridge, Tennessee, retired executive director of South Central Tennessee Tourism and was a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce McKelvey Jones of Lawrenceburg

Two sons, Randy Jones and wife, Gina of Lawrenceburg

Mike Jones of Smyrna, Tn.

Two sisters, Betty Kobeck of Ethridge

Reita Burress of Ethridge, Tn

Two brothers, A.B. Jones of Virginia

Donnie Jones of Lawrenceburg

Two grandchildren, Cassie Jones of Lawrenceburg, Cori Jones of Lawrenceburg

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, January 23, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, January 24, 2010 with Brad Holliman officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Ethridge Cemetery in Ethridge.  The family requests memorial donations be made to the charity of choice.

Mary Smith McKelvey

Mary Smith McKelvey, age 93 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Williamson County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of College Place Church of Christ.

She is survived by

One daughter, Joyce Jones of Lawrenceburg

Three sisters, Ruth Sharp of Madison, Tn

Ella Crafton of Franklin, Tn

Ellen Gardner of Franklin, Tn

Two grandchildren, Randy Jones and wife, Gina of Lawrenceburg

Mike Jones of Smyrna, Tn

Two great grandchildren, Cassie Jones and Cori Jones

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2pm to 5pm Thursday, January 21, 2010.  Graveside service and burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee at 11:30am Friday, January 22, 2010 with Jim Deason officiating. Family request donations be made to the charity of choice.

Ernest Miller

Ernest E. “Junior” Miller, age 89, of Pulaski, Tennessee, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Giles County, Tennessee, retired from Richland Mills and was a member of First Baptist Church of Pulaski.

He is survived by

One daughter, Shirley Shaddix and husband, Doyce of Lawrenceburg

One granddaughter, Rachel Shaddix Hohnson and husband, Paul of Lawrenceburg

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 4pm to 8pm.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 22, 2010 at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm with Jeff Vanlandingham officiating.  Interment will follow in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.  The family suggests memorials be made to Ingram Sowell School Library.

Henry Inman

Henry Inman, age 84 of Lawrenceburg died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.  He as a painter and a member of Pea Ridge Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Henry and Rose Pillow Inman and six sisters Josephine Gibbs, Ruby Staggs, Earline Alexander, Charlene Judkins Margie Pitts and Bird Sharp.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Christinme Inman

Four sons, Coye Inman of Lawrenceburg

Clay Inman of Lawrenceburg

Ray Evans of Lawrenceburg

Lesley Evans of Paris, Tn

Five daughters, Kathy Dale of Columbia

Marilyn Henson of Green Hill, Al

Carol Howell of Lawrenceburg

Wanda Judd of Summertown

Donna McGrady of Lewisburg

Three sisters, Mamie Sandrell of Loretto

Wanda Lovell of Lawrenceburg

Evelyn Bates of Lawrenceburg

22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral service will be 11am Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Dan Buie officiating and burial in Mays Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Tony Ralph Staggs

Tony Ralph Staggs, age 57 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg and a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Lumpkins Staggs of Lawrenceburg

Three daughters, Tonya Staggs of Nashville
Chasity Staggs of Lawrenceburg
Charity Staggs of Nashville

One son, Tony (Bubba) Staggs of Lawrenceburg

Two sisters, Judy Staggs of Huntsville, Al
Jackie Staggs of Huntsville, Al

Two brothers, Don Staggs of Lawrenceburg
V.R. Staggs of Nashville

Two grandsons, Hayden Shults of Lawrenceburg
Cayson Gobble of Lawrenceburg

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 19, 2010.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Wednesday, January 20, 2010 with Jerry Taylor, Jerry McClain officiating.  Interment will be at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Terry James Alexander

Terry James Alexander, age 51 of Ethridge died on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at his residence.  He was a retired truck driver and a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Walter W. Alexander.

He is survived by his mother Bettye C. Alexander of Ethridge

One brother, Bud Alexander and wife Susan Gardner of Nashville

Two step daughters, Karmen Brooks and Kaitlyn Rochelle both of Lawrenceburg

One step granddaughter Kassi Garland of Lawrenceburg

Two nieces Abbie and Corrie Alexander

One nephew Gray Alexander.

Funeral service will be 11am on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bobby Gobble and Brian Gilbert officiating with burial in Old Ethridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5pm till 8pm on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.  Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Deborah Gail Taylor

Deborah Gail Taylor, age 54 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of San Bernardino, California, disabled and of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by

Two sons, Bobby Taylor of Ethridge

Kenny Taylor of Yucaipa, California

Two brothers, Tracy Cothran of Lawrenceburg

Bill Cothran of Ethridge

Four grandchildren survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10am to 11am Thursday, January 21, 2010.  A memorial service will be held at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, January 21, 2010.

Thomas Larimore Carter

Thomas Larimore Carter, age 70 of Iron City, Tennessee passed away Thursday January 14, 2010 at home after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a retired farmer and a member of the South Side Church of Christ.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1pm.  Jim Smith and Van Henry Vansandt will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Odems Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel. 

Survivors are

Wife, Shirley Gallaher Carter of Iron City

One daughter, Melissa Carter Hemmen and husband Joe of Loretto

Three grandchildren, Joseph and wife Kara Hemmen of Loretto, Robert Hemmen of Loretto, Elizabeth Hemmen of Loretto.

One sister, Mary Joe Allen of St. Joseph.

Two special friends, Drryl Johnson and Tim Kimbrell

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society.

Mary Maybelle Smith Henson

Mary Maybelle Smith Henson, age 55 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.

She is survived by

One daughter, Traci Bivens of Lawrenceburg

Two sons, Gary DeWayne Eells of Lawrenceburg

Stacey Lee Eells of Columbia, Tn.

Six sisters, Shelby Jean Garner of Lawrenceburg

Beulah Mae Perry of Lawrenceburg

Rose Ann Phillips of Ethridge

Judy Smith of Lawrenceburg

Margaret Staggs of Jacks Creek, Tn

Maggie Krick of Lawrenceburg

Five brothers, William Bud Smith of Lawrenceburg

Charles Smith of Leoma

Ricky Smith of Leoma

Harvey Smith of Ethridge

Allen Ray Smith of Westpoint

Special friend, Kenneth Tubville of Lawrenceburg

Seven grandchildren, Kayla Moore of Lawrenceburg, Tanner Eells of Leoma, Blake Eells of Columbia, Ty Killen of Ethridge, Ashton Eells of Columbia, Chasity Moore of Lawrenceburg, Wayland Eells of Columbia.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10am to 2pm Saturday, January 16, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, January 16, 2010 with Roy Staggs officiating.  Interment will follow at Houser Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Audrey Springer Sandy

Audrey Springer Sandy, age 82, of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at NHC in Columbia after an extended illness.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Loretto Casket Company and a member of Mary’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11am.  Don Spence and Randy French will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Restview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

One daughter, Phyllis Patt and husband Tommy of Loretto

Two sisters, Mary Lois Davis of Loretto

Pat Crabb of Loretto

One brother, Harvey Willmyr Springer and wife Sarah of Florence, Al.

Sister in Law, Mary Anne Springer of Loretto

Preceded in death by, husband, William Luke Sandy, Parents, Turner and Maudie Lou White Springer, Grandson, Chris Patt and Brother, Morgan Springer.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Jamie Earl Robertson

Jamie Earl Robertson, age 23, of Lexington, Alabama passed away Monday, January 11, 2010.  He was a native of Lauderdale County, AL., and a roofer.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1pm with Marty Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in Barnett Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8pm on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

Fiance, Tiffany Ellis of St. Joseph, Tn

One daughter, Chasity Robertson of St. Joseph, Tn

Mother, Sandra Lamar of Lexington, Al

Stepfather, James Lamar of Lexington, Al

Father, Fredrick “Toejoe” Robertson of Killen, Al

One brother, Marty Robertson of Lexington, Al

One sister, Chelsea Robertson of Lexington, Al

Maternal grandmother Lurene Richardson of Lexington, Al

Paternal grandparents, Jessie and Ann Hampton Robertson of Killen, Al

Several aunts, uncles and cousins survive.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Jeffrey Lane Dingler

Jeffrey Lane Dingler, age 45 of Saint Joseph, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Kindred Hospital after an extended illness.  He was a native of Gonzales, La. And of the Baptist faith.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 1pm.  Burial will follow in Odem’s Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

Two sisters, Janice Dingler House of St. Joseph

Cindy Dingler Newton of St. Joseph

One brother, Tommy S. Dingler of St. Joseph

Nieces and nephews, Tony Dingler, Daniel Dingler, Zac Newton, Jeremiah House and Hannah Newton

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Cleo Mangrum

Cleo B. Mangrum age 93 of Killen, Alabama passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at home after an extended illness.  She was a native of Lexington, Tennessee, a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.  Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, January 14, 2010 at 10am with Greg Shockley officiating.  Burial will follow in Scotts Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

Two daughters, Paula Wilson of Lexington, Alabama

Sharon Horton of Madison, Alabama

Four grandchildren, five great grandchildren survive.

Special thanks to Wiregrass Hospice, especially Tracey and Stephanie.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Lillian Agnes Williams Rhodes

Lillian Agnes Williams Rhodes, age 84 of Summertown, Tennessee died Sunday, January 10, 2010, in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was a native of New Philadephia, Ohio, a homemaker, and a ember of Chapel Grove Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Three daughters, Patti Attkisson of Nashville, Tn

Carole Beth Rhodes of Nashville, Tn

Gayle Faulkneer of Port Orange, Florida

Uncle, Vecie Pigg of Nashville, Tn

Aunt, Flora Benson of Lawrenceburg

Brother-in-law, Johnny Fisher of Summertown, Tn

Two sisters-in-law

Three grandchildren, six great grandchildren.  Nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, January 12, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Chapel Grove Church of Christ at 2pm Wednesday, January 13, 2010 with Randy Burns, Ed Daniel and Bobby Peppers officiating.  Interment will follow at Chapel Grove Cemetery n Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Marjorie Hill Marable

Marjorie Hill Marable, age 89 of Lawrenceburg died January 10, 2010 at NHC of Scott Healthcare Center.  She was a native of Lawrenceburg, homemaker and a Methodist.

She is survived by

One son, Ellis M. Marable of FL.

Three daughters, Martha Wonda Allain of Va.

Margaret Onda Marable of NC

Marie Sonda Bruno, of AZ

Two brothers, Burl Hill of Pulaski

Thelton Hill of Columbia, TN

Two sisters, Marion Marks of Lawrenceburg

Marie Matthews of Lawrenceburg

Eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis L. Marable and parents, Luther Marion and Emma Ruth Ramsey Hill.

Graveside service will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11am with Jeff Foster officiating and interment in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.  There will be no visitation.

Charles Edward Brown

Charles Edward Brown, age 67 of Nashville, Tennessee, died January 8, 2010.  Preceded in death by parents, Sherrill and Annie Brown, brothers, James Malcom Belew and Donald Leon Brown and sister Joyce Marie Murphy.

Survived by wife of 46 years, Patricia Ann Johnson Brown

Son, Charles Kevin Brown.

Grandchildren, William Richard and Alanna Micale

Sisters, Sarah Margaret Brown and Shirley Ann Johnson

Brother, Raymond William Brown

Numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1pm at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel by Pastor Scott Gillon.  Interment will be in Nolensville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday and Monday from 1-8pm at The Woodbine Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Robert Lee Hartsfield

Robert Lee Hartsfield, age 76 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg.  He was a retired employee of Murray Ohio and a native of Loretto, Tennessee.  He was also a member of American Legion Post 146.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Ann Huskey Hartsfield of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Beverly Hartsfield of Lawrenceburg

One son, Randy Hartsfield and wife, Rhonda of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Deidre Hallmark of Loretto

One brother, Malford Hartsfield of Lawrenceburg

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Sunday, January 10, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Monday, January 11, 2010 with Mike Lindsey officiating.  Interment will be held at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with full military honors.

Gladys Louise Robb Staggs

Gladys Louise Robb Staggs, age 88,  of Summertown, Tennessee, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of Maury County, a homemaker and member of Summertown Community Church.

She is survived by

Five daughters, Robbie M. Belew of Columbia, Tn

Catherine Kendrick of Clarksville, Tn

Jennifer Toungett of Summertown

Sherry Staggs of Summertown

Shelia F. Carroll of Hohenwald, Tn

Five sons, Dewey L. Staggs of Columbia, Tn

James L. Staggs of Louisiana

Joseph M. Staggs of Summertown

David P. Staggs of Leoma

John R. Staggs of Summertown

One brother, John Ray Robb of Nashville, Tn

Seventeen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3pm to 8pm Saturday, January 9, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Sunday, January 10, 2010 with Glenn Floyd officiating.  Interment will follow at Summertown Cemetery in Summertown.

Tammy Nadine Hughes

Tammy Nadine Hughes, age 42, of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Crockett Hospital after an sudden illness.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, employed at Quick Mart in Alabama, and a member of Loretto First Baptist Church.  Graveside services will be held at Loretto Cemetery on January 7, 2010 at 2pm.  Wayne Martin will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Loretto Cemetery.

Survivors are

Father, Buddy Hughes of Loretto

Brother, Timmy Hughes of Loretto

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements

Kenneth Casey

Kenneth Casey age 55 of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, January 4, 2010 at his residence.  He was a native of Toledo, Ohio and a factory worker.  He was preceded in death by his parents William Casey Junior and Mae Cox Casey.

He is survived by

One brother, Bill Casey and wife Mary Jo of Renssalaer, In.

One sister, Eva McGann of Lawrenceburg

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral service will be 2pm Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with James Tillar officiating and burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be 11am till 2pm Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Mary Elizabeth Prince

Mary Elizabeth Prince, age 52, of Madison, Tennessee, died Monday, January 4, 2010 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.  She was a member of Fatherland Baptist Church and a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

She is survived by

Two brothers, Tim Jackson of Lawrenceburg

John T Prince of Lawrenceburg

Great aunt, Virginia Ragsdale of Lawrenceburg

Several Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Saturday, January 9, 2010.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Saturday, January 9, 2010 with Ben Luna officiating.  Interment will be held at Ethridge Masonic Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee.

Mary Ruth Pusser

Mary Ruth Pusser age 72, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  She was a native of Texas, retired from Angelica Garment Mfg., and was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by

Two daughters, Deonna Staggs of Lawrenceburg

Teresa Matthews of Loretto, Tn

One son, Jerry Murphy of Chowchilla, Ca.

One sister, Patsy Flowers of Gleason, Tn

Two brothers, Roy Youngblood of Watertown, Tn

Milam Youngblood of Carwell, Missouri

Ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the visitation with the family will be from 5pm to 8pm Monday, January 4, 2010.  The funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2pm at Neal Funeral Home with John Olivares officiating.  Interment will be at Spann Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Lura White Blair Parrott

Lura White Blair Parrott, age 86 of Leoma, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Crockett Hospital after a sudden illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of Center Point United Methodist Church.  Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 1pm.  Ted Stricklin will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are

Two sons, Dicky Parrott of Leoma

Larry Parrott of Leoma

Three grandsons, Jeff Parrott of Leoma

Rex Parrott of Leoma

Jon Parrott of Murfreesboro, Tn

Four great grandchildren survive.

Preceded in death by husband L.C. Allen Parrott

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Newton Gilmore Hughes

Newton Gilmore “Gillie” Hughes 77 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday January 2, 2010 at Crockett Hospital.  He was born December 4, 1932 in Ethridge, a member of Shady Grove Church of Christ and retired from the Democrat Union Newspaper.

He was preceded in death by his parents Brooks and Ida Olive Hughes.

He is survived by

Three sisters, Elizabeth Land and husband Jimmy of Lawrenceburg

Clara and husband Cecil of Lawrenceburg

Rogers Dunkin and husband Hubert of Ethridge

Nieces and nephew, Martha Springer of Ethridge

Patty McAnally of Decatur, Al

Thomas Dunkin of Loretto

Jamet Bass of Bon Aqua

14 great nieces and nephews, 15 great great nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be 2pm Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with officiating and burial in John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge

Visitation will be 5pm till 9pm Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Brian Smith

Brian Smith, age 36 of Loretto, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Crockett Hospital after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a carpenter, a member of the Carpenters Local 1209 Sheffield, Ala., and a Baptist.

Survivors include,

One son, Caleb Lane Smith of Loretto

One daughter, Brianna Page Smith of Loretto

Parents, Henry and Debbie Hill of Loretto

Father, Ozzie Smith of Dickson, Tn

Grandmother, Willodean Smith of Leoma, Tn.

Special friend, Deven Sharp

Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2pm with T.R. Williams officiating.  Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Family request in Lieu of flowers make donations to Saint Judes Children Hospital.

Wanda Stephenson Rosson

Wanda Stephenson Rosson, age 83 of Summertown, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009 at her residence.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and a member of Unity Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Marion Rosson of Summertown

Several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Saturday, January 2, 2010.  Funeral services will be at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, January 3, 2010 with Bro. Howard Kitter officiating.  Burial will follow in Brace Cemetery.

Dorothy Pennington

Dorothy M. Pennington, age 83 of Summertown, Tennessee died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Hidden Acres Healthcare in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from the Lawrence County School System after teaching forty years and was a member of Summertown United Methodist Church.

She is survived by

One sister, Lorine Pigg and husband, Clarence of Summertown, Tn

One niece, Joan Bradley and husband, Dale of Summertown, Tn

One great nephew, Lucas Bradley of Summertown

Special friend, Virginia Pigg of Summertown

Several cousins

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm Saturday, January 2, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Sunday, January 3, 2010 with Carole Modlin officiating.  Interment will be at Summertown Cemetery in Summertown, Tennessee.  A special thanks to Odessa Smith and the employees of Hidden Acres Healthcare.

Mary Abigail Money

Mary Abigail Money, age 13 of Summertown died December 29, 2009 at Crockett Hospital.  She was a native of Columbia, student at Summertown High School and a Presbyterian.

She is survived by her parents, William and Karin Money of Summertown

Two sisters, Anna Money of Summertown

Lydia Money of Summertown

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 3pm

Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2010 11am until3pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home

Memorials may be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society or Goshen Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Winchester, Tn

Andrew Willey

Andrew E. “Andy” Willey, age 43 of Madison, Alabama, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, attained a Master’s Degree from UAH, employed as an electrical engineer by Dynetics, Inc. and was a member of Gooch Lane Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman C. and Maye Willey and Clarence and Wilma Legg.

He is survived by his parents, Harvey and Sue Ann Legg Willey of Lawrenceburg

Two sisters, Leigh Ann Willey of Columbia, Tn

Paula Beth Willey Adams of Fultondale, Ala

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, December 31, 2009                 and from 8am to 1pm Friday, January 1, 2010, with Frank Walton officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Gene Allen Boyd

Gene Allen Boyd, age 75 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at his residence.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Insulators Local Union #25 in Detroit, Michigan after 37 years and was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Davis Boyd of Lawrenceburg

Three daughters, Nancy Reedy and husband, Ken of Lawrenceburg

Melissa Rochelle of Lawrenceburg

Shelley Boyd of Lawrenceburg

One son, Steve Boyd and wife, Donna of Woodhaven, Michigan

Five sisters, Louise Bates and husband, Paul of Lawrenceburg

Sue Lightfoot and husband, Jerry of Lawrenceburg

Donna Crews and husband, Jerry of Lawrenceburg

Gayle Hargis and husband, John of Birmingham, Al

Faye Sherman and husband, Art of San Mateo, Calif.

Two brothers, Bobby Boyd of Black Lake, Mi

Charles Boyd and wife, Gloria of Lewisburg

Two uncles, M.D. Boyd of Five Points, Tn

Nathan Boyd of Memphis, Tn

Fourteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Friday,  January 1, 2010.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Saturday, January 2, 2010 with Leslie Shadrick officiating.  Interment will follow at Shaw Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Harriel Dean Walls

Harriel Dean Walls, age 70, of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  He was a native of Giles County and a truck driver.

He is survived by

Four sons, Chris Walls of Ethridge

Michael Walls of Frankfort, Ky

Donald Walls of Columbia, Tn

David Walls of Columbia, Tn

Mother, Vera Shedd Walls of Lawrenceburg

One brother, Billy Walls of Lawrenceburg

Five grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 12pm at Highland Methodist Church in Wayne County.  Visitation  with the family will be from 11am until time for the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Highland Methodist Church.

Thomas Michael Jent

Thomas Michael Jent, 38, of Summertown, Tennessee died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center after a hard fought battle with cancer.  A native of Summertown, he was born on August 31, 1971.  He graduated from Summertown High School in 1990 where he was a member of the band and lettered in baseball and basketball.  After graduation he joined the United States Navy, serving as a corpsman for the Marine Corps and aboard the USS John F. Kennedy until it was decommissioned in 2007.  He was a member of Summertown United Methodist Church.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, C. Bennett Jent and grandfathers, Carl “Buckett” Holloway and Marcus Jent.

He is survived by his mother, Carlene Holloway Jent

Brother, Mark Jent

Grandmother, Louise Abenathy Holloway, Summertown

Grandmother, Kathleen Boyer Jent Franks, Hazard, Ky

Uncles, Fred Holloway, Fayetteville, Tn

Bill Jent, Carlisle, Pa

Aunts, Leda Faye Bryant, Franklin, Oh

Phyllis Begley, Hamilton, Oh

Several cousins also survive.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2010, from 11am to 1pm at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, with the memorial service following at 1pm Saturday with military honors.  In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society or Summertown United Methodist Church.

The family would like to humbly thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the 3rd floor oncology unit and the 6th floor medical oncology office at Maury Regional Medical Center.  Over the past two difficult years, Mike was treated with compassion, dignity, respect and love by his caregivers and for that we are very thankful.

Christine Beuerlein Kamarad

Christine Beuerlein Kamarad, age 91 of Lawrenceburg died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Belvedere Commons in Franklin, Tennessee.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a native of Lawrence County, Tn, and retired employee of Murray Inc.

She is survived by

One son, Joe W. Kamarad of Franklin, Tn

One daughter, Shirley Woolley of Tar Hill, NC

Three grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, December 30, 2009 with a Rosary Service at 7pm Wednesday, December 30, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:30am Thursday, December 31, 2009 with Father Joseph Mundakal and Father Richard Buchignani officiating.  Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. In Leiu of flowers, family request donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Mary Johns Easlick

Mary Johns Easlick, age 77, of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tn.  She was retired from Murray, an Avon Representative, a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.  She was a native of Wayne County, Tn.

She is survived by

Two daughters, Cindy Easlick of Lakeland, Fl

Linda Lane of Lithia, Fl

One brother, Thomas Johns of Lutts, Tn

Six grandchildren, Tammy Taylor, Greg Mercer, Warren Lane III, Kim Serrett, Shawna McGill, Ashlee Lane

Ten great grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday, December 30, 2009.  Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tn.

Dorothy Jane Dot Moore

Dorothy Jane Dot Moore, age 57 of Hohenwald, Tn., died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Lewis County Manor in Hohenwald.

She is survived by

Two sisters, Mary Evelyn Longshore of Ethridge

Iva Lou Moore of Hohenwald

Three brothers, Paris Moore of Hohenwald

Carl Moore of Sun City, Az.

Lloyd Moore of Bayfield, Co.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009.  Interment will be at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Mary Evelyn Harwell Burdine

Mary Evelyn Harwell Burdine age 100 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at NHC Healthcare in Lawrenceburg.  She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ray and husband Raymond of Lawrenceburg.

One daughter-in-law Betty Burdine of Florence Al

One sister, Martha Ann Kidd of Austin, Tx

Four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Burdine Sr

One son, Robert Burdine Jr and her parents Meade Harwell and Clevie Killen Harwell.

Funeral service will be graveside on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2pm at Mimosa Cemetery with Jeff Foust officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2009 12pm till 2pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Mary Buchanan

Mary H. Buchanan age 96 of Lawrenceburg died at Countryside Health Care on Friday, December 25, 2009.  She was a native of Lawrenceburg, a member of the Original Church of God and a retired cook from the Lawrence County School System.

She is survived by one son Ben Edward Jordan of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Margaret L. Jones of Nashville

Seven great grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands, Benjamin Jordan and Clarence Buchanan.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel at 11am and burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday at 8am till service time at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

James Edward Troup

James Edward Troup, age 75 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a retired employee of Murray Ohio Manufacturer, an employee of Walmart, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a native of Lawrenceburg.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Ezell Troup of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Lisa Troup Springer of Lawrenceburg

One son, Roger D Troup of Lawrenceburg

Three sisters, Mary Nell Ezell of Lawrenceburg

Dorothy Clayton of Jackson, Mi

Sue Horne of Columbia, Tn

One brother, Carl Troup of Lakeland, Fl

Three granddaughters, Brooke Troup Burnett, Kaley Springer, Tanna Springer

One grandson, Xander Troup

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Sunday, December 27, 2009. Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Monday, December 28, 2009 with Bro. Donald Goodrum and Dr. Steve Clark officiating.  Interment will be held at Shaw Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Barbara Kay Durham Armistead

Barbara Kay Durham Armistead, was born January 11, 1945 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at her residence after a brief illness.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She was a registered nurse at Christus Schumpert Health System for many years before becoming Director of Nurses at Brentwood.

Survivors are her husband, Charles Armistead, Sr

Son, Alan Cason

Daughter, Alisa Beck

Three granddaughters, Brittany, Michelle and Katie, two great grandchildren, Kingston and Breelynn

Sisters, Sue and Anne

Brother, Wade and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.

A memorial service honoring the life of Barbara Kay Durham Armistead will be held at 10 am Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at St Joseph Catholic Church.  Officiating will be Father Karl Daigle.

Doyle Landon Perry

Doyle Landon Perry, age 74 of Summertown, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, retired from Murray, Inc. and was a member of Summertown Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Keeter Perry of Summertown

One sister, Christine Aaron and husband, Clyde J. of Lawrenceburg

Two daughters, Linda Durham and husband, Miley of Lawrenceburg

Barbara Crews and husband, Monte of Columbia, Tn.

Two sons, Donnie Perry and wife, Sandra of Summertown

Keith Perry and wife, Karla of Summertown

Eight grandchildren, Ryan Durham, Shelly Boston, Jamie Perry, Todd Perry, Wendy Powell, Tyler Crews, Shaun Perry and Daylan Perry.

Thirteen great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 11am until 3pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 3pm with Howard Kitter, Ryan Durham and Steve Aaron officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Family requests donations to the Summertown Baptist Church mission funds.

Pauley Andrew Niedergeses

Pauley Andrew Niedergeses, age 78 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, employed as a carpenter by H. B. Brink and Company, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Betty N. Niedergeses of Lawrenceburg

Three daughters, Jayne Niedergeses Jansen of Louisville, Ky.

Sherry Niedergeses Vaughn and husband, Houston of Brentwood, Tn

Susan Niedergeses of Knoxville

Four grandchildren, Ashley Jansen and McKenzey Jansen of Louisville, Ky

Jake Poczobet of Knoxville, Tn and Phillip Vaughn of Nashville, Tn

One sister, Eleanor Williams of Loretto, Tn

Several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm until 7pm Sunday, December 27, 2009 with the Rosary service at 7pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Monday, December 28, 2009 at 10am with Father Bernard Niederegeses officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Isadore Meeks

Isadore Meeks, age 63, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was a native of Lexington, Mississippi, custodian at Leoma Elementary School and member of Temple Praise and Solid Rock Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Cobbins Meeks of Lawrenceburg

Three daughters, Deniece McCroskey of Lawrenceburg

T.C. Meeks of Lawrenceburg

Sharon Hodge of Lawrenceburg

One son, Isadore Meeks, Jr of Orlando, Florida

Mother, Donnie Ethel Daniels of Ittu Bena, Mississippi

Five sisters, Essie Williams of Chicago, Ill

Godfrey Ann Estemond of Nashville

Mandy Smith of Miss.

Sally Newsom of Miss.

Shirley Reed of Texas

Six brothers, Dennis Meeks of Ittu Bena, Miss

Johnny Haymore of Chicago

Godrey Daniels, Jr of Miss.

Morris Daniels of Miss.

Edward Daniels of Ill.

John Lee Haymore of Chicago

Four grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 12noon Saturday, December 26, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 12pm Saturday, December 26, 2009 with Apostle Stanley Garrett officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg

Rosetta Story Cates

Rosetta Story Cates, age 60, of Lawrence County, Tennessee, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.  She was a Baptist and a native of Wayne County, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her father, Hollis Boyd Story and brother, Varble Story.

She is survived by

One daughter, Zondra Kelly and husband, Brent of Leoma, Tn

One son, Dale Robertson of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Mother, Neva Story of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Two brothers, Randy Story of Lawrenceburg

Stacey Story of Lawrenceburg

Two grandchildren, Kelsie Hannah of Leoma, Tn., Tyler Hannah of Leoma, Tn.

Two step grandchildren, Brad Kelly of Leoma, Tn., Tana Bryant of Hawaii.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Tuesday, December 22, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, December 23, 2009, Jerry McLain officiating.  Interment will be held at Bethlehem Cemetery in West Point, Tennessee.

Arlene Barton Pennington Stockard

Arlene Barton Pennington Stockard, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at The Summitt of Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, retired LPN from the Emergency Room at Crockett Hospital and a Baptist.

She is survived by

One daughter in law, Wyonnell Pennington of Five Points, Tn

Two granddaughters, Dawn Pennington of Five Points, Tn

Nikki Urban, and husband Scottie of Loretto, Tn

Two great grandchildren, Carson Urban of Loretto

Carlee Urban of Loretto

Four sisters, Bonnie Oaks of Columbia, Tn

Bessie Fox of Hendersonville, Tn

Martha Ball and husband, Jerry of Tennessee Ridge, Tn

Sue Lopp of Lawrenceburg

Six brothers, Joe Barton of Lawrenceburg

M.H. Barton of Sellerburg, Indiana

Gradie Barton of Lawrenceburg

Arthur Barton of Lawrenceburg

Charlie Barton and wife, Connie of Lawrenceburg

Jim Barton and wife, Joan of Lawrenceburg

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Tuesday, December 22, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Tuesday, December 22, 2009 with Greg Lee officiating.  Interment will follow at Restview Cemetery in Loretto, Tn.

Abraham Lincoln Staggs

Abraham Lincoln Staggs, age 87 of Lawrenceburg died December 18, 2009.  He was a native of Lewis County, retired from a sawmill and of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Marie Staggs and one son, Jimmy Jesse Staggs and parents Mels & Betsy Staggs.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 1pm with Jimmy Wisdom officiating and interment in the Spann Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, December 21, 2009 5 to 8pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home who is in charge of all arrangements.

Viola Hagan Carpenter

Viola Hagan Carpenter, age 92, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at NHC Healthcare of Anderson in Anderson, S.C.  She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Carpenter and was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles Morgan Hagan and Lula Russell Hagan.  A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, she was a Lawrence County school teacher for thirty two years.  She was a member of the Lioness Club, Extension Homemakers, Lawrenceburg Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of 1812, Lawrenceburg Historical Society and a yearly participant in Lawrenceburg’s Spirit of Santa breakfast.

Mrs. Carpenter was active in preserving the history of Lawrence County through her tireless work in the Lawrence County Archives, as well as her efforts in preserving many Lawrence County cemeteries.  Mrs. Carpenter was the co-author with the late MaryMaud Killen Carter of “Our Hometown”, a book chronicling the history of Lawrenceburg.  Mrs. Carpenter was added to the city’s “honor roll” in 1989.  In 1990, she was Lawrenceburg Citizen of the Year and won the “Heart of Our City”  award in 2005.

Mrs. Carpenter was an active member of  the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceburg where she was involved in many of the church’s ministries, including teaching Sunday School and making many of the ornaments that still adorn the church’s Christmas trees.  Mrs. Carpenter was a woman who truly loved God, her family and her hometown.  She was a woman of great faith and kindness that was always willing to help another in need.

She is survived by

Two daughters, Margaret Ann Wolfe and husband, Edward of Anderson, S.C.

Rosemary Stout and husband, Richard of Lebanon, Tn

Two sons, Charles E. Carpenter and wife, Brenda of Liberty, Mo.

Joseph W. Carpenter and wife, Holly of Cordova, Tn.

Nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 2pm – 4pm.  The funeral service will be conducted Monday, December 21, 2009 at 10am at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Gardner officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.  Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Lawrence County Public Library.

Roseva Meeks Casagrande

Roseva Meeks Casagrande, age 76, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Bowling Green, Ohio and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Roger Casagrande of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Nancy Lueschner of Fort Wayne , Indiana

One son, Rodney Casagrande of Lawrenceburg

Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and one brother survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  There will be no visitation or funeral service.

Sharon Ann Garner Andrews

Sharon Ann Garner Andrews, age 53, of Ethridge, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at her residence.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker, employed by Wal-Mart and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by

One daughter, Brandy Andrews of Lawrenceburg

One son, Mark Andrews of Lawrenceburg

One grandson, Dylan Andrews of Lawrenceburg

Parents, Bob and Imogene Dickson Garner of Ethridge

Two sisters, Rosemary Harris of Lawrenceburg

Nancy Niedergeses of Lawrenceburg

Three brothers, Robert Garner of Lawrenceburg

John Garner of Ethridge

Albert Garner of Chaffee, Missouri

Several nieces and nephews

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Friday, December 18, 2009 with the rosary service at 7pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:30am Saturday, December 19, 2009 with Father Joseph Mundakal and Father Richard Buchignani officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.

J C Davis

J C Davis, age 87 of Leoma, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at NHC Healthcare of Scott.  He was a native of Alabama, retired supervisor from Murray, Inc. and a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of sixty three years, Wynell McDonald Davis of Leoma, Tn

One son, Andrew Wayne Davis and wife, Carolyn of Decatur, Alabama

Two grandsons, Matthew Wayne Davis of Orlando, Florida

Jonathan Michael Davis of Decatur, Alabama

Special ones, Jeff, Frances, Mary Clair and Catie Allen.  Nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, December 17, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:30pm Friday, December 18, 2009 with Brad Holliman and Marvin Champion officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  Memorials may be made to the Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Betsy Faye Roberts

Betsy Faye Roberts age 65 of Lawrenceburg died at her residence on Saturday, December 12, 2009.  She was a homemaker and a member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband Jim Roberts of Lawrenceburg

One son, Danny Fitzgerald and wife Renae of Lawrenceburg

Three step sons, Randy fitzgerald and wife Liza of Kentucky

Jason Roberts of Lawrenceburg

Daryl Roberts and wife Tonya of Summertown

Four grandchildren, Tennille Gulley, Josh Fitzgerald, Brandy Workman and Kaelee Gulley and four step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Priest and Ruth Johnson Priest

Her husband Floyd Fitzgerald and a daughter Cricket Fitzgerald.

Funeral service will be Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2pm at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Jeremiah Tatum officiating and burial in Mimosa Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, December 12, 2009 5pm – 8pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home which is in charge of all arrangements.

Elmer LeMay Jr.

Elmer LeMay Jr., age 81, of Loretto, Tennessee, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  He was a native of Columbia, Tennessee, retired from Union Carbide, and Army veteran, and a member of First Baptist Church of Loretto.

He is survived by

One daughter, Cindy Powell and husband, Ronny of Lewisburg, Tn

Two sons, Chuck LeMay and wife, Pam of Murfreesboro

Chris LeMay and wife, Sylvia of Nolensville, Tn

Special friends, Brown and Wila Ruth Thompson, Mary Ann Springer.

Three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Saturday, December 12, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, December 13, 2009 with Sammy Wallace officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.

Ada Marie Staggs

Ada Marie Staggs, age 78 of Lawrenceburg died December 10, 2009 at St. Thomas Hospital.  She was a native of Lawrence County, a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Lincoln Staggs of Lawrenceburg.

One brother, Cecil Staggs of Hohenwald, Tn

Four special nieces, JoAnn Woodall, Brenda Price, Patricia Staggs and Darlene Reedy.

She was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Jessie Staggs, her parents, Dewey and Ida McClain Staggs.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1pm with  Jimmy Wisdom officiating and interment in the Spann Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2009 from 4-8pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home

 

Betty White Clayton

Betty White Clayton, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at her residence.  She was a native of Sevierville, Tennessee, retired from Murray, Inc., and a member of OK Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Clayton of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Christy White Behnke and husband Rob of Nashville

One son, Danny “Cheese” Clayton and wife, Kimberly of Lawrenceburg

Mother, Ruth Brown of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, Butch White of Lawrenceburg

Bro. Bob White of Goodlettsville, Tn

Three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are  being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 9am to 10am Saturday, December 12, 2009 at OK Baptist Church.  A memorial service will be held at OK Baptist Church at 10am Saturday, December 12, 2009 with Chad Moore officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the OK Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Kenneth Edward Thomason

Kenneth Edward Thomason, age 81 of Summertown, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.  He was a native of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, retired from Industrial Contractors and an Army veteran of Korea.

He was the son of the late Claude Thomason and the late Nettie McKennon Thomason.

He is survived by his

Daughter, Vanessa Cothran of Summertown

Two step daughters, Brenda Boshers and husband , Ricky of Summertown

Judy Cothran of Hampshire, Tn

One step son, Boyce Hulsey and wife, Annette of Alabama

Son in law, Jerry Allen of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

Three grandsons, six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren.

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  Graveside funeral service and burial will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 2pm at Spencer Hill Cemetery in Maury County, Tennessee.  There will be no visitation with the family at the funeral home.

Herbert Putman

Herbert S. Putman, age 86, of Ethridge, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Lexington, Alabama, a retired self-employed mechanic, and a member of Ethridge Baptist Church.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife, Jewel Bunt Putman of Ethridge

Three sons, Herbert Putman, Jr. and wife, Pam of Summertown

Jerry Putman and wife, Karen of Lawrenceburg

Harold Putman and wife, Ruth of Birmingham, Alabama

One sister, Lillian Smith of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, John C. Putman of Harrison, Arkansas

James Fred Putman of Russellville, Alabama

Seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, December 9, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Thursday, December 10, 2009, Bro. Danny Huckaba officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

 

Ollie Mae Luna Stevens

Ollie Mae Luna Stevens age 87 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Sunday, December 6, 2009 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a homemaker and a member of New Prospect United Methodist Church.

She is survived by

One daughter, Ann Rohling of Lawrenceburg

One son, Aaron A. Stevens of Spring Hill, Tn

One sister, Martha Jane Rochelle of Lawrenceburg

Two brothers, Eugene Luna of West Point, Tn

Franklin Luna of Lawrenceburg

Five grandchildren, five step grandchildren, three great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Monday, December 7, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11am Tuesday, December 8, 2009 with Billy Beal officiating.  Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.

Charles Eugene Griffin

Charles Eugene Griffin age 78 of Leoma died Friday evening December 4, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Lexington, Al., a Baptist, served in the US Army as PFC and retired from General Motors Corporation in Pontiac, Mi.

He is survived by one brother Lonza Edison Griffin and wife Peggy of Pelham, Al.

One sister Doris Griffin of Leoma.

Three nieces and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie D. and Dessie Allen Griffin and one brother Wayne Griffin.

Funeral service will be Sunday, December 6 at 1pm at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bobby Belew officiating and burial in Leoma Baptist Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home 4:30pm till 8pm.

Doy Lee Rochester

Doy Lee “Buddy” Rochester, age 73 of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his residence in Mount Pleasant.  He was a retired employee of General Electric, a native of Leoma, Tennessee and a Veteran.

He is the son of the late Lee Rochester.

He is also survived by

Four daughters, Diane Williams of Sparks, Ga.

Darlene Workman of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

Sherry Rochester of Columbia, Tn

Connie Burgett of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

One son, Darryl Rochester of Mt. Pleasant, Tn

Mother, Edith Garrison Rochester of Lawrenceburg

Three brothers, Robert Rochester of Minor Hill, Tn

Glenn Rochester of Lawrenceburg

Raymond Rochester of Lawrenceburg

Ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4pm to 8pm Friday, December 4, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Saturday, December 5, 2009 with Bro. Terry Lee Chapman officiating.  Interment will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Augustine McConnell Nicholson

Augustine McConnell Nicholson, age 89 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by

One sister, Adina Norwood of Five Points, Tn

Two sisters-in-law, Mildred McConnell of Leoma

Jean Nicholson of Lawrenceburg

One brother-in-law, Horace Nicholson of Lawrenceburg

Several nieces and nephews.

Special friend and caretaker, Linda Robertson of Leoma, Tn.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10am to 2pm Friday, December 4, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2pm Friday, December 4, 2009 with Kenneth Howard officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Claus Bakker

Claus Bakker, age 93 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of California, retired from Boeing, and attended Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church and retired Veteran of WWII.

He is survived by

One daughter, Caroll Collier of Lawrenceburg

One son, Marty Bakker of California

Three grandchildren, four great grandchildren,

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.  There will be no funeral service.

Reuben Noel Calvert

Reuben Noel Calvert age 69 of Leoma died December 1, 2009 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  He was a native of Caraway, Arkansas, retired truck driver with Sharp Transport and a Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Mayer Calvert of Leoma, Tn

One son, Lee Calvert of Baton Rouge, La

One daughter, Tammy Leech of Michigan

Mother, Beatrice Hill Calvert

One brother, Max Calvert of Michigan

Three sisters, Mary Lamar of Michigan

Beverly Scholton of Michigan

Lou Murdock of Texas

Four grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Calvert and father, Grover Calvert.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 12 Noon with Bishop Kevin Young and interment in the Pleasant Point Cemetery in Leoma, Tn.  Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11am – 12 Noon.

Barbara Evelyn Norwood

Barbara Evelyn Norwood, age 78 of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  A native of Giles County, she was a retired bookkeeper from Edwards Oil Company and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Norwood of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Margaret Ann Weathers of Lawrenceburg

One son, Keith Norwood and wife, Ann of Franklin, Tn

One sister, Mary Margaret Felker of Lawrenceburg

One granddaughter, Makenzi Weathers of Ethridge

Several nieces and a nephew.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the visitation with the family will be from 4 until 8pm Saturday, November 28, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2pm with Bro. Steve Clark officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Deborah Gale Merloz

Deborah Gale Merloz, age 56 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee

She is survived by

One daughter, Angela Pimentel of Lawrenceburg

Two sons, Rodelio Mertoz, Jr of Lawrenceburg

Charlie Andrew Keeton of Lawrenceburg

One nephew

Three grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4pm Saturday, November 28, 2009.  The remains will be cremated.

Johnny Wayne Eledge

Johnny Wayne Eledge, age 57 of Five Points, Tennessee, died Monday, November 23, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  Mr. Eledge was an educator for the Lawrence County School System, a native of Auburndale, Fl., and a member of Leoma Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Colby Eledge, his parents, John Tipton and Loretta Huntley Eledge and one sister Barbara Peppers.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda Eledge of Five Points

One son, Nick Eledge and wife, Jessica of Five Points

One daughter, Molly Eledge of Five Points

One grandson, Cole Eledge of Five Points

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8pmTuesday, November 24, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Leoma Baptist Church at 11am Wednesday, November 25, 2009 with Greg Lee and Jimmy Harrison officiating.  He will lie-in-state from 10am until 11am.  Interment will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.  Family requests memorials be made to the Outdoor Classroom at Ingram Sowell Elementary School.

Gloria Melissa Hanvey

Gloria Melissa “Lisa” Hanvey, age 49 of Ethridge, Tennessee died Monday, November 23, 2009 at her residence in Ethridge.  She was a native of Florence, Alabama, a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Her mother, Mary Prince of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Misty Sue Edwards of Lawrenceburg

One son, David Darrel Dickey of Decatur, Al

One brother, William Keith Hanvey of Lawrenceburg

Grandchildren, Robby Edwards of Lawrenceburg, Rayanne Edwards of Lawrenceburg

Significant other, Danny Dickey of Ethridge

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Tuesday, November 24, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Wednesday, November 25, 2009.  Interment will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Mary Sue Clark

Mary Sue Clark age 81 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday at Countryside Health Care in Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Lexington, Al, retired from Salant & Salant, and a member of the New Prospect Church of Christ.

She is survived by

One daughter, Vickie Clark of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Two sons, Jerry Don Clark of Seymour, Tn

Kenneth Roger Clark of Unionville, Tn

One sister, Lillian Smith of Lawrenceburg

Three brothers, Herbert Putman of Ethridge

Carthal Putman of Harrison, Ar

Fred Putman of Florence, Al

Seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Monday, November 23, 2009.  Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home Chapel at 11am Tuesday, November 24, 2009 with Leslie Shadrick and Rodney Livingston officiating.  Interment will be at Chapel Grove Cemetery.

John Edward Brewer

John Edward Brewer age 76 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.  He was a member of Salem Church of Christ and retired from the city of Lawrenceburg.

He is survived by three sons John Timothy Brewer of Ethridge

Mark Edward Brewer of Lawrenceburg

Joseph Matthew Brewer of Three Way

Four daughters, Teresa Brewer Campbell of Lawrenceburg

Lori Braden of Lawrenceburg

Jonna Bryant of Lawrenceburg

Tonya Brewer of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Frances Brewer Rains of Waynesboro

Seventeen grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents John Walker and Gladys Delora Griggs Brewer.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1pm with Bill Brazer and Jeremiah Tatum officiationg and burial Cole Cemetery in Waynesboro and visitation Sunday, November 22, 2009 4 – 8pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Billy Gerald Bergin

Billy Gerald Bergin, 74 of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, an Army veteran and a retired electrician.

He is survived by

Three daughters, Sherald Luffman of Lawrenceburg

Julie Shults of Lawrenceburg

Pamela Laws of Lawrenceburg

Two sons, Daniel Bergin of Lawrenceburg

Scott Bergin of Lawrenceburg

One sister, Carman Willodean Bass of Lexington, Va

Twenty one grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 4 to 8pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm on Monday, November 23, 2009 at Neal Funeral Home with Hobert Seymore officiating.  Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Claude Hunter Garner

Claude Hunter Garner, Age 75, Passed away October 29, 2009 at 9:30 pm at the VA Tvhcs York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN after an extended illness. He was a  native of Lawrenceburg, TN, he was born November 17, 1933 at his grandparents home on Plummer Street Lawrenceburg, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents : Bozzy Garner and Vada Martha Hunter. He joined the United States Air Force on his 17th birthday and transferred to the United States Army after 8 years of service, and then served 22 years in the United States Army. He retired from the United States Army after 30 total years of service as a Military Policeman (MP). He continued to work at Redstone Arsenal United States Army Base in Huntsville, AL as a civilian guard for many years. He devoted his entire life to the country that he loved so much.

He is survived by his Daughter Vada-Marie Garner, 30, of Lawrenceburg, TN,

One son John Christopher Garner, 28, of Lawrenceburg,TN.

He is also survived by two Grandchildren, Kenneth Alexander Garner, 9, of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Ava Star Garner, 3, of Lawrenceburg, TN.

A memorial service will be held on November 19, 2009 at 10:00 am at the chapel in the VA Tvhcs York Campus Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. There will also be a private internment and service, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA for family. Arrangements handled by VA Tvhcs York Campus Medical Center, Music City Crematory, and Family.

Earline Inman White Alexander

Earline Inman White Alexander, age 93 of Lawrenceburg died November 17, 2009 at her residence.  She was a native of Lawrenceburg, homemaker and member of the New Prospect Church of Christ.

She is survived by

One son, Sterling White of Florence, Alabama

Three daughters, Grace Howell of Lawrenceburg

Peggy Hines of Leoma

Cornelia Meyers of Bridgeton, Mo

One brother, Henry Inman of Lawrenceburg

Three sisters, Wanda Lovell of Lawrenceburg

Evelyn Bates of Lawrenceburg

Mamie Sandrell of Loretto

Ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren survive.

Also several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cornelius White and Vester Alexander and one son, James White and parernts, Will and Rosie Pillow Inman.

Funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel, Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11am with Leslie Shadrick and Johnny Fisher and visitation Thursday, November 19, 4 to 8pm. Interment will be in the Loretto Memorial Gardens.

Nettie Mae Wynn Dooley

Nettie Mae Wynn Dooley, age 101 of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, November 13, 2009 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  She was a native of Franklin County, Alabama, a homemaker and member of the Park Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by Nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12 to 3pm Sunday, November 15, 2009.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3pm Sunday, November 15, 2009.  Interment will follow at Dunn Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Benjamin Franklin Serrett

Benjamin Franklin Serrett, age 69, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.  He was a member of King James Independent Baptist Church, an Army veteran, a native of Lawrenceburg and a retired carpenter.

He is survived by

Four sons, Brian Serrett of Lawrenceburg

Christopher Shane Serrett of Leoma

Larry Serrett of Lawrenceburg

Anthony Serrett of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Candy Mason of Evansville, In

One brother, Harold Gene Serrett of Indiana

Two sisters, Frances Golsberry of Indiana

Ima Jean Culyer of Kentucky

Thirteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Saturday, November 14, 2009 and all day Sunday, November 15, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Monday, November 16, 2009 with Jerry Parr officiating.  Interment will be held at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

William Carl Smith

William Carl Smith age 68 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at his residence in Lawrenceburg.  He was a retired employee of Murray, a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and a Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Nash Smith of Lawrenceburg

One daughter, Debbie Clark of Lawrenceburg

Three sons, Jeff Smith and wife, Kristi of Lawrenceburg

Jason Smith and wife, Sasha of Lawrenceburg

Derek Smith of Lawrenceburg

Four sisters, Loletta Ray of Pleasant View, Tn

Wilda Johnson of Murfreesboro, Tn

Jan Binkly of Plesant View, Tn

Brenda Massey of Lawrenceburg, Tn

Two brothers, Bob Smith and wife, Connie

Jerry Smith and wife, Donna

Fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm Wednesday, November 11, 2009.  Funeral service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1pm Thursday, November 12, 2009 with Howard Kitter offficiating.  Interment will be held at Cross Roads Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

 

 

 

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