In Memoriam

Winnie Deen nee Rochelle

Born: 29 December 1935

Died: 19 January 2023

Age 87

Martha Lucille Bedford nee Odom

March 26, 1936 ~ February 13, 2023 (age 86)

Obituary

Winnie Deen, age 87, resident of Tulsa and Flint Ridge, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her Tulsa home. Winnie was born December 29, 1935, to Aubrey Thomas and Mattie Bell (Crews) Rochelle in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Winnie married the love of her life, Leroy Deen January 20, 1956 in South Carolina.

Winnie enjoyed gardening and crafts.

Winnie is survived by her husband of 67 years; sister Margaret Pusser residing in Loretta, Tennessee; three children, Deborah married to Richard Catanese residing in Sandown, New Hampshire, Bill Deen residing in Arlington, Texas, and Pamela married to Michael Studer residing in Skiatook, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren, Anthony Catanese married to Katie, Wesley Deen married to Victoria, Michaela Deen, David Catanese; 4 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob, Jaxon, and Wyatt.

Visitation will be held 9:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Floral Haven Visitation Suites in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Following the visitation a graveside service will be held at Veteran's Phase II Pad at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Martha Lucille Bedford nee Odom

Born: 26 March 1936

Died: 13 February 2023

Age 86

Martha Lucille Bedford nee Odom

March 26, 1936 ~ February 13, 2023 (age 86)

Obituary

Martha Odom Bedford, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, a homemaker, and a member of Royal Heights Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Floyd and Emma Jane Aaron Odom; her husband, Carl C. Bedford, Sr.; one daughter, Carla Faye Bedford Williams; two brothers, William "Bill" Odom and Bruce Odom; and two sisters, Bessie Odom and Millie Hassell.

She is survived by one son, Carl "Petey" Bedford (Lindy) of Columbia, TN; one daughter, Pamela Jane Bedford McCune (Scott) of Lawrenceburg, TN; son-in-law, David Williams of Lawrenceburg, TN; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2023, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2023, with Mickey Brackin officiating. Interment will follow at OK Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to The Gideons International.

Peggy Geraldine Headrick nee Bosheers

Born: 16 February 1937
Died: 24 July 2022
Age 85

Peggy Geraldine Bosheers Headrick

February 16, 1937 ~ July 24, 2022 (age 85)

Obituary

Peggy Geraldine Bosheers Headrick, age 85, of Leoma, TN passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her residence. She was a native of Ethridge, TN, retired from Kmart and Rural King, and a member of OK Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson and Rosie Lena Olmstead Bosheers; two sons, Mark Headrick and Marty Headrick; two grandchildren, Dakota Headrick and Leyton Headrick; and two great-grandchildren, Anthony Keener and Cooper Headrick.

She is survived by two sons, Mike Headrick (Deb) of Leighton, AL, and Mac Headrick (Jo) of Killen, AL; one daughter, Michelle Headrick of Leoma, TN; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Corey, Conor, Devin, Ashlynn, Zach, Savannah, and Alicia; ten great-grandchildren, Jazz, Montana, Paisley, Dawson, Matt, Kali, Kase, Kinlee, Kash, and Myla; two daughters-in-law, Lori Isbell of Bon Aqua, TN, and Selena Headrick of Lawrenceburg, TN; two brothers, Glenn Bosheers, and Larry Bosheers, both of Lawrenceburg, TN; and one sister, Bonnie Richardson of Loretto, TN

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2022, with Chad Moore officiating. Interment will follow at OK Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.

Anita Louise Yates nee McGuire

Born: March 2, 1936
Died: July 10, 2022
Age 86

Ed Nix advised me of Anita's death on July 10. Following is her obituary as it appears on the Loreto Memorial Chapel web site.

Anita Louise Yates nee McGuire

March 2, 1936 ~ July 10, 2022 (age 86)

Obituary

Anita Louise Yates , age 86 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at NHC Scott after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County,TN, worked for La Del manufacturing, and a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Gum Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. There will be visitation at the church from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Chad Clanton will be officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Gum Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors are:

Son- Rodney Yates (Kim) Lawrenceburg, TN

Daughter- Debra Long (Dennis) Lawrenceburg, TN

Sisters- Patricia Johns (Russell) Lawrenceburg, TN and Clarice Hammond Lawrenceburg, TN

11 Grandchildren

11 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Husband- Richard Yates

Parents- Cecil & Pauline Jordan McGuire

Son- Ricky Yates

Sister- Willie Jean Doss

Elizabeth June Killen nee Ayers

Born: Oct 13, 1934
Died: July 11, 2022
Age 87

Patsy Knox advised me of Elizabeth's death on July 13. Following is her obituary as it appears on the Neal Funeral Home web site in Lawrenceburg TN.

Elizabeth Ayers Killen

Oct 13, 1934 ~ July 11, 2022 (age 87)

Obituary

Elizabeth Ayers Killen, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Elliott, MS, a retired secretary from the City of Lawrenceburg, and a member of Salem Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lorene Williams Ayers; her husband, Doyce Ray Killen; one daughter, Melinda Killen; five sisters; and one brother.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Bryant (John), and Shawna King, both of Lawrenceburg, TN; three sisters, Clara Woodroof of Nolensville, TN, Charlotte Orton of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Billie Kerr of Nashville, TN; one brother, Jim Ayers of Lawrenceburg, TN; five grandchildren, Wade Bryant of Lawrenceburg, TN, Caroline Bottoms (William) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Mallory Oldham (Drew) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Tessa Smith (Zach) of Mt. Pleasant, TN, and Clay King of Murfreesboro, TN; and ten great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022, with Jason Brazier and Keith Barnett officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Joan Potts Dean

Born: 24 March 1935
Died: April 2, 2022
Age 87

Patsy Knox advised me of Joan's death on April 2. Following is her obituary as it appears on the Heritage Funeral Home web site in Columbia TN.

Joan Potts Dean

March 24, 1935 ~ April 2, 2022 (age 87)

Obituary

Joan Potts Dean, age 87, a resident of Columbia, TN passed away on April 2, 2022.

Joan was born March 24, 1935, in Lawrenceburg, TN as the oldest of two children born to Bessie Mae Wilbanks Potts and William Samuel Potts.

Joan graduated in 1954 from Lawrenceburg County High School. She attended Columbia Business School in Columbia. She went on to get her cosmetology license and open her own salon in Columbia. She had a second career in property management with the Blackstone Group where she managed several properties in Columbia, and also Nashville, TN.

She retired in Columbia in 2005, which is where she lived the remainder of her life. She had many hobbies and interests over the years. She was an avid collector of antiques that she loved to restore. She also loved interior design and floral design. Her positive spirit touched everyone who knew her. Joan always had a smile to share with everyone that she met.

Joan was preceded in death by her son, Paul Douglas Dean, her brother James Kenneth Potts, her mother Bessie Mae Wilbanks Potts and father William Samuel Potts, nephew James William (Jimmy) Potts, former husband Waylan Cheek Dean, her brothers-in-law, Thomas Ashton, William (Billy) Dean, Norman Dean, William Inman and Henry Graham, and by sisters-in-law, Norma Lee Ashton, Doris Inman and Ann Graham, nephew Eddie Inman.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa Dean of Columbia, Lisa Dean of Franklin, and Chuck (Tracy) Dean of Columbia, and sisters-in-laws Conita Coe Potts of Lewisburg, TN, Amelia Parks Dean of Columbia, and Jewell Dean of Columbia. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Bentley Dean of Nashville, TN, Emily Dean of Chattanooga, TN and Andrew (Andy Dean) of Arlington, VA.

Her nieces and nephews are Thomas (Nedra) Ashton, Houston, TX, Tim Ashton, Denham Springs, LA; David (Susan) Ashton, Austin, TX; Brenda Graham McGrath, Knoxville; Ken (Rowena) Graham, Franklin; Allison (Phil) Dean Love, and Kim Potts (Jeff) McKnight.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7 from 4pm-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia. The funeral will be held on Friday, April 8 at 11am with visitation starting at 10am at the funeral home. The graveside service will be held immediately following at Polk Memorial Gardens. David Craig will officiate the services.

Pallbearers will be Bentley Dean, Andrew (Andy) Dean, Jonathan Fowler, Ken Graham, Phil Love and Keith Wilbanks.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. The Family would also like to thank Compassus Hospice of Columbia, TN for all of the amazing care and support they provided their mom and their family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Compassus Living Foundation, 503 N. Euclid Avenue, Suite 9E, Bay City, MI 48706 or Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Harley E. Holland

Born: 1 October 1935
Died: March 2, 2022
Age 86

Ed Nix advised me of Harley Holland's death on March 2. Following is Harley's obituary as it appears on the Neal Funeral Home web site.

Harley E. Holland

October 1, 1935 ~ March 2, 2022 (age 86)

Obituary

Harley E. Holland, age 86, of Ethridge, TN passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was a native of Ethridge, TN, attended Lawrence County High School, retired as a General Contractor, he was a farmer, and former employee of Murray Ohio where he was in the Time Study Department. Harley had a loving and giving heart. He was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church, and he loved his church dearly. He was a man of great Christian Faith, and his family was his whole heart whom he loved deeply. Mr. Holland served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cordie and Sadie Florence Kerr Holland; two brothers, C.W. Holland and Dan Holland; and five sisters, Christine Hill, Elizabeth Edwards Grisham, Sue Ella Gowen, Mildred Buffaloe, and Doris Grantham.

He is survived by his loving wife, Geneva Rose Holland of Ethridge, TN; three daughters, Keena Holland Neal (Doug) of Waynesboro, VA, Melita Holland Massey (Skip) of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Jill Holland Kilburn (Steve) of Lawrenceburg, TN; six grandsons, Brock Kilburn (Ashley) of Shelbyville, TN, Zach Kilburn (Lena) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Blaine Kilburn (Mariam) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Peyton Kilburn of Lawrenceburg, TN, Blake Neal of Denver, CO, and Will Massey (Shelley) of Shelbyville, TN; two granddaughters, Jenna Tipper (Chad) of Lawrenceburg, TN and Ali Bivens (Dustin) of Kernersville, NC; fourteen great-grandchildren, Bodi Kilburn, Brooks Kilburn, Asher Kilburn, Lily Woodall, Jasper Kilburn, Harley Beth Kilburn, Rinny Kilburn, Maggie, Henry Kilburn, Kailey Sunnucks Neal, Scarlett Hartsfield, Sully Tipper, Lona Tipper, and Annalise Massey; one brother-in-law, David Rose (Bonnie); two sisters-in-law, Linda Brock and Mary Nell Holland; many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Mars Hill Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2022, with Brock Kilburn, Mickey Brackin, and Jeff Overton officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN with full military honors. The family suggests memorials be made to John Lay Cemetery Fund or the Liberty Hill Cemetery Fund.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harley E., please visit our floral store.

VISITATION
Saturday
March 5, 2022
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Neal Funeral Home
231 N. Military Avenue
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

FUNERAL SERVICE
Sunday
March 6, 2022
2:00 PM
Mars Hill Baptist Church
630 Weakley Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Nancy Wood Patton

Born: 10 September 1936
Died: February 2, 2022
Age 85

The following obituary was published in the Nashville Tennessean on 6 March 2022. I believe the Bachelor of Science she received was from Middle Tennessee State University as I am aware she was at MTSU from 1955 to at least 1958.

Nancy Wood Patton

NASHVILLE, TN - Nancy Wood Patton, age 85, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2022. Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on September 10, 1936, she is predeceased by her parents, Frances Loren Patton, nee Helton, and William Brooks Patton and her brother Thomas Wellington Patton and wife Lucie Searle Patton. She is survived by a sister, Ann Brooks Patton of White Plains, New York, and two nephews, Thomas Helton Patton of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and William Searle Patton and wife Audrey Tolar of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Following high school she entered Martin College in Pulaski, Tennessee earning a Bachelor of Science in 1958 and in 1959 earned a Master of Arts degree at George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee. She began her teaching career in a Nashville Metro School but soon joined the faculty at Father Ryan High School in 1963, notably hired as the first Lay Person member of the faculty. During her time at Father Ryan she loved sharing her knowledge of science, especially biology.

She retired from Father Ryan in August of 2001 after 39 years and was honored at a retirement reception. She was beloved by all and remembered fondly by her students for her unique teaching style and, more importantly, for her remarkable rapport with her students.

In addition to teaching she enjoyed being a homeowner and gardener, was an avid crossword puzzle solver and loved preparing her home for Christmas with family and friends. She attended Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville and was a supporter of the music program there. Toward the end of her teaching career, she found time to supervise caring for her mother and her aunt, Nella Wood Helton, who were both in nursing homes for some time.

She made countless trips to Lawrenceburg along with taking care of endless paper work to make sure that they felt loved and were well cared forintheirfinaldays. A MemorialVisitationtimetorememberNancy is planned for some time in June at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park--date to be announced on their web site (www. woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com) as well as on the web site of Father Ryan High School (www.fatherryan.org).

If you would like to honor her life, kindly consider making a donation to Father Ryan High School or to the Music Program at Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, Tennessee in her name. Interment at a later date will be private.

Jackie Miller informed me that Nancy Patton died February 2, 2022 in Nashville. There was no immediate service although her older sister Ann is reported to be planning a service at a later date. There also is no obituary that I can find, so I have put together what I can find in public records about Nancy and her close family.

Nancy Wood Patton

Born 10 Sep 1936 Lawrenceburg TN
Died 2 Feb, 2022 Nashville TN
Age 85

She is survived by her sister Ann B. Patton - White Planes NY

She was proceeded in death by:

-----Father - William Brooks "Bill" Patton - Died 10 May 1971 Parsons TN

-----Mother - Frances Loron "Hattie" Helton - Died 20 Jan 2001 in Lawrenceburg TN

-----Aunt - Nella Wood "Woody" Helton - Died 17 Feb 2011 Lawrenceburg TN

-----Brother- Thomas "Tommy" Wellington Patton - Died 7 Jan 2022 in Knoxville TN

Knoxville - Thomas Wellington Patton, 88 of Knoxville, passed away January 7 2022.

Tom was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, TN. Upon graduation from high school he joined the US Navy in 1951 and served nearly four years on the USS Midway, USS Valley Forge and USS Bennington. His meritorious service during the Korean War earned him the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Medal and the China Service medal. Tom left the Navy in 1955 and traveled to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee on the GI Bill.

He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, receiving his law license in 1961.

Tom worked at TVA and in private practice before becoming a staff attorney at the Tennessee Department of Transportation until his well-earned retirement in 1995.

Tom began what would become a life-long hobby of Historical reenacting in 1988 at the Battle of Gettysburg 125th Anniversary event.

For over 30 years he portrayed an American frontiersman, an Indigenous Mohawk Indian and a Civil War medical officer in events all over the Southeastern US and a few venues in Nova Scotia. Tom was well versed in the intricacies of early American life and could discuss any topic, from politics to corner cupboards with a unique and often very humorous viewpoint. He was quite known for his gregarious storytelling.

Tom is predeceased by his beloved wife Lucie Patton (nee Searle). Married in the early 60's they spent 31 wonderful years raising two sons, reenacting as a family, cheering on bicycle motor cross, football games and showing prize winning German Shepherds. Tom remained a widower after Lucie's passing, proudly declaring, "Once vou've loved the best, the hell with all the rest."

Tom is survived by two cherished sisters, Ann Patton of White Plains, NY, and Nancy Patton of Nashville, TN, with whom he shared a strong life long sibling bond; sons Thomas H. Patton of Murfreesboro and William S. Patton (Audrey Tolar and children Zach Tolar and Leah Evans) of Knoxville, and his many friends and fellow reenactors whose lives he influenced over the years.

In remembrance of Tom, the family requests that donations be made to the Fort Loudon Association http://fortloudoun.com/fort-Loudon-association/ to support the Park's mission to preserve and promote the rich history of our region. Dad loved Fort Loudon, and even after he retired the rifle and breechcloths, he would attend events and garrison weekends as he could. Services will be private.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Deane Hill and Caris Hospice for their attentive and compassionate care of our Father.

-----Aunt - Nella Wood "Woody" Helton - Died 17 Feb 2011 Lawrenceburg TN

HELTON, Nella Wood Age 96 of Lawrenceburg, TN, died February 17, 2011 at Scott Health Care Center in Lawrenceburg, TN.

She was the daughter of the late Alma Pearl Taylor Helton and Thomas Hardin Helton.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Helton Patton, and a brother, Charles Taylor Helton. She is survived by a nephew, Thomas W. Patton of Knoxville, TN; two nieces, Ann B. Patton of White Plains, NY, and Nancy Wood Patton of Nashville, TN and two great-nephews, Thomas Patton of Murfreesboro, TN and Searle Patton of Knoxville, TN.

She was a 1932 graduate of Lawrence County High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1935 from Martin College in Pulaski, TN, and a Master of Arts degree in 1945 from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, TN.

Her teaching career, most of which was spent at Lawrence County High School, began in 1938 and continued until her retirement in 1983.

Throughout her career she was awarded National Science Foundation grants for further study in many summer institutes in chemistry, physics, and art. Two art institutes held in Pembroke, NC involved pottery workshops.

She was an avid reader, a coin and stamp collector, and a lover of both books and music. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Retired Teachers Association, a 75 year member of the Eastern Star, and a founding member of the Pilot Club.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011 and a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, TN, (931) 762-9447. www.nealfuneralhome.net

Betty Ruth Hinson, nee Clifton Born: June 7, 1936 Died: January 31, 2022 Age 85

Betty Hinson

June 7, 1936 - Jan 31, 2022 (age 85)

Betty Hinson, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at NHC Healthcare, Lewisburg. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, retired from Buffalo Valley Inc., and of the Church of Christ Faith.

She is survived by one son, LaMonte Dooley of Lewisburg, TN.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2022.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty, please visit our floral store.


Services
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday
February 5, 2022
1:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
3405 Waynesboro Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Mary Elizabeth Scott Wilson, nee Love Born: September 15, 1936 Died: January 27, 2022 Age 85

Mary Elizabeth Scott Wilson, nee Love

September 15, 1936 - Jan 27, 2022 (age 85)

Mary Love Scott Wilson, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The graveside funeral service will be Monday, January 31, at 12:00 p.m., at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceburg, TN.

Mary was born on September 15, 1936, to the late Max and Avie Bird Love, in Ethridge, Tennessee. She was a retired loan officer, having served for forty-six in the banking industry. Mary was a Christian by conversion and a Baptist by conviction. She faithfully shared Christ with others and prayed for so many. Mary was a loving wife and caring mother. She also loved to paint. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Thomas Scott.

Survivors include her husband, William Sanford Wilson; children, Jon Scott (Kathy) and Tim Scott; step-children, Carl Wilson (Patty) and Dale Wilson (Susan); and a number of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made in memory of Mary to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Joseph Elliott Hills, MD

Born: July 5, 1936
Died: October 28, 2021

Age 85

Ben Cross advised my that Joe Hills passed away Friday night in Springfield MO after a long battle trying to survive the results of a massive stroke he suffered a couple of years ago.

Joseph Elliott Hills, MD Obituary

Joseph "Joe" Elliott Hills, M.D., 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on October 28, 2021.

Joe was born in Ethridge, Tennessee to Elliott B. Hills and Ilma A. Lewis. He was raised on a farm without electricity or running water and learned the importance of hard work from an early age by plowing fields with a horse drawn plow, and picking cotton and tobacco with his family singing in the fields, all while attending a one-room schoolhouse. He graduated from high school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and then attended the University of Louisville, Kentucky graduating with honors from their School of Medicine. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Societies. Joe completed an internship at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri followed by a residency in internal medicine at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and then returned to Barnes Hospital for a fellowship in Cardiology.

Following medical training, Joe served in the Army as a Major, instructing in the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the Army Medical Field Service School- Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and was honorably discharged with the Meritorious Service award.

Joe was one of Ferrell Duncan Clinic's first fifteen physicians and practiced as a cardiologist at both Cox Health Systems (50 years) and St. John's (Mercy) Regional Health Center (26 years). He retired from Cox as their longest practicing physician. He pioneered the first cardiac catheterization laboratory at Cox Health Systems and performed their first angiograms. He started interventional coronary programs in Springfield, Missouri. The non-interventional cardiologists consulted Joe on difficult cases as he was able to repair the most complicated coronary lesions. He was beloved by his patients, fellow cardiologists, and staff and was recognized as a member of the Honorary Staff by the Cox Medical Centers Board for his outstanding reputation and many years of service.

Joe taught students from the Cox Health Family Medicine Residency program during their cardiology rotations, and was awarded the Cox Family Medicine Residency Volunteer Teacher of the Year. He was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing medical literature. Joe had a lifelong dedication to living a healthy lifestyle and educating others to eat healthy, be physically fit, control their blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight, and stop smoking.

Joe was a member of Highland Springs Country Club, Springfield, Missouri, and Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert, California. He was a long-standing member of Greene County Medical Society, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, and their Son Seekers Group Ministry.

Joe loved time spent with family and friends, playing tennis, golf, working outdoors growing flowers, traveling, and a cup of home brewed coffee with hazelnut creamer.

Joe is preceded in death by his first wife Helen Underwood, his parents Elliott B. Hills, Ilma A. Lewis, his brother Hugh Kenneth Hills Sr., and sister Reba R. Miller. Joe is survived by his second wife Lora Austin of Springfield, Missouri, brother Dr. Elliott Hills of Camden, Tennessee, son Joseph E. Hills Jr. (Linda), daughter Dr. Charisse Hills Barta (James), stepdaughter Jessica Johnson, stepson Justin Johnson, three grandchildren Jack, Grant and Savannah, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5th, 2021.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 6th, 2021, from at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 E. Seminole Springfield, Missouri with Pastor Clyde McClain officiating. Fellowship with family to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor the outstanding care Joe received with donations directed to the Neuro Rehab Unit at Cox Health. Donations can be sent to the Cox Health Foundation 3525 S. National Ave Suite 204 Springfield, Missouri 65807 in Joe's name.

Online condolences may be made at greenlawnfuneralhome.com

Sarah Jane Lowe, nee Chambers Born: September 12, 1936 Died: June 20, 2021 Age 84

Virgie Melvania Forsythe-Fussell nee Walker Born: 6 Feb 1934 Died: 14 June 2021 Age 87

Virgie W. Forsythe, age 87, passed away June 14, 2021 Murfreesboro. She was a native of Hartford, TN. Virgie had a strong will, mind and spirit. She was able to overcome so many issues in her life with her will alone. She was a quiet, reserved woman who after she got to know you would open up and show you her sassy self. I loved her feistiness and encouraged her to show this beautiful part of herself.

Virgie was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Alexander Walker and Martha Clarinda Johnson Walker; husbands, William Forsythe and Ed Fussell and thirteen siblings. She is survived by daughters, Regina Forsythe and Ella Forsythe of Murfreesboro; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be 1:00 PM until time of chapel service at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, St Francesville, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local charity supporting the homeless in your area in her memory.

Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 820 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422 Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

Iona Staggs Shedd Born: July 29 1935 Died: May 6, 2021 Age 85

Iona Shedd, age 85, of Ethridge, TN passed away Thursday, May 06, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired LPN, and a member of Ethridge Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Annie Brewer Staggs; and her husband, Morris L. Shedd.

She is survived by three sons, Steve Shedd (Jamie) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Stan Shedd (Leigh Ann) of Columbia, TN, and Stacey Shedd (Beth) of Lawrenceburg, TN; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ellen Shedd of Lawrenceburg, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 10, 2021, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2021, with David Stofel officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Nathan Lynn Crawford Born: July 12 1936 Died: January 6, 2021 Age 84

Nathan Lynn Nate Crawford, Sr. died January 6, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 84.

A private family funeral service will be held in Lawrenceburg.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years; a stepdaughter; two sons; one daughter; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Surviving also is faithful Beagle companion, Bristol Peyton.

Also surviving is his brother, W.T. Crawford. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Crawford. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nashville.

He was born and reared in Lawrenceburg, and he was editor and co-publisher of The Democrat-Union in Lawrenceburg for 22 years. Although living in Nashville since 1985, he maintained many close friendships in Lawrenceburg and Lawrence County.

He was a third-generation newspaperman and graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where he studied Journalism. At UT he was a letterman on the UT Varsity Swimming Team and was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Upon graduating, he returned to Lawrenceburg to join his father and uncle in the newspaper business. During his tenure as editor, The Democrat-Union was an eight-time winner of the Tennessee Education Association's prestigious School Bell Award for outstanding coverage of education in Lawrence County. the newspaper received numerous Tennessee Press Association awards including Best Editorial, Best Local Features, Best Local Pictures, Best Picture Story, and Most Improved Make-up and Appearance.

At the time of his death, he was on the Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Press Association Foundation. Earlier he served on the TPA Board of Directors and was a member of the TPA committee which created the Open Meetings Law (Sunshine Law) that continues in existence today.

During his years in Lawrenceburg, he was active in community affairs. He was president of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce when they constructed new Chamber offices from a 100-year-old log home which was moved from south Lawrence County and re-built in Lawrenceburg. This was done with all-volunteer labor throughout the entire reconstruction.

His other affiliations included Natchez Trace Parkway Development Commission; Lawrence County Bicentennial Committee Co-chairman; Lawrenceburg Fire Department 16 years; Kiwanis Club and member of the K-notes chorale; Lawrenceburg Industrial Board; Lawrenceburg Citizens Advisory Committee; South Central Tennessee Tourism Association; Chairman, Buffalo River District Boy Scouts of America; Knights of Columbus; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Minor League Baseball Coach six years; Pop Warner Football Coach four years. He was also a member of Lawrenceburg's VFW Post 1618 and American Legion Post 146 in Loretto.

After selling his interest in the newspaper in 1984 he resumed a fulltime career in the military, re-entering Active Duty with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Nashville at age 48 and remaining there until his retirement from the military. During his earlier military career he was a Navy Signalman aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid 1955, 56, 57.

Prior to his active-duty years with the Tennessee National Guard, he spent six years as a traditional Guardsman where he was the Non-Commissioned-Officer-in-Charge of the Public Affairs Detachment at State Headquarters in Nashville.

As an Active Duty soldier in the Tennessee Army National Guard, he was the Marketing and Advertising Director for the Guard's statewide recruiting program for more than 10 years. He retired at 60 as Director of Public Affairs for the Tennessee Guard both Army and Air. He later returned to the National Guard Public Affairs office as a civilian in 2003, where he worked for 10 more years. During his tenure with the Tennessee Military Dept, he served under eight different Adjutants General.

The family requests that instead of flowers, one may donate to Saint Mary's Catholic Church Restoration Fund, in Memory of Nate Crawford, P.O. Box 190606, Nashville, TN 38219 or their website: https://stmarysdowntown.org/ .

Milton D. "Foxy" Griffin Born: November 3 1936 Died: October 4, 2020 Age 83

Obituary for Milton D Griffin Milton D. Griffin, better known as "Foxy", age 83, resident of Ethridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Foxy was the former manager of WDXE Radio. He enjoyed fishing and Wildcat basketball.

He is preceded in death by parents: Dewey and Loney Griffin; brother: Alton Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Griffin; sons: Dave Griffin and Jon Griffin; sister: Brenda Eisler; several nieces and nephews, special friends: Lisa Rouse and Justin Rouse, and many more in the mid-state region.

The family will celebrate his life in private with a service at a later date.

Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting in of the arrangements. You may share your memories or sympathy's with the family at www.williamsfh.com.


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I found this tidbit about Foxy that was published on 20 Jan 1988 in the Nashville Tennessean:

"Jackie Cheatwood, who broadcasts rock 'n roll and morning madness daily over WDXE-FM, wrote:

Our sister station WDXE-AM on the air since 1951, plays a steady diet of country music, programmed by the best small-market program director in the country, Mike Harris.

It's held together by General Manager Milton "Foxy" Griffin.

When it comes to community involvement "Foxy" is the best. Our station helped raise over $30,000 for worthy local causes in the past 13 months."

Alice Gibson nee Huntley Born: 14 December 1935 Died: 24 August 2020 Age 84

Alice Gibson, age 84, of Leoma, TN passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, P. A. and Sadie Henderson Huntley; and one sister, Joyce Keasling.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Dale Gibson of Leoma, TN; two sons, Jerry Gibson of Leoma, TN and Mike Gibson (Vickye) of Springfield, TN; two daughters, Kim Gibson Broadfoot (David) of Loretto, TN and Kerry Gibson (Odis Ellison) of Winchester, TN; seven grandchildren, Shea Ellison, Anna Ellison, Keely Ellison, Eoin Broadfoot, Lindsay Farrell, Megan Adams, and Lance Adams; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Glenda Smith (Ray); and one brother, Teddy Huntley (Pat).

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A private graveside service will be conducted at Fall River Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.

Laura Ann Ellis nee Rochelle Born:12 January 1937 Died:21 August 2020 Age 83

Laura Ann Ellis, age 83, of Loretto, TN passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired human resource manager at Awrey's Bakery in Livonia, MI, and a member of Brighton Church of Christ in Brighton, MI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Laura Dixie Hagerty Rochelle; one daughter, Laura Kathleen Witkowski; and one brother, Chester Thomas Rochelle.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Ellis of Loretto, TN; one son, Lawrence Keith Ellis of Howell, MI; six grandchildren, Laura Hulk, James Gower, Jessi Witkowski, Lawrence Kenneth Ellis, Michael Ellis, and Judy Ellis; and eight great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Gandy Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted at Gandy Church of Christ at 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2020, with Larry Murdock officiating. Interment will follow at Rochell Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.

Robert E. "Sonny" Duke Born: January 22, 1936 Died: July 31, 2020 Age 84

Denver L. Trapp Born: March 31, 1936 Died: July 24, 2020 Age 84

Denver L. Trapp, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, owner of Depot Street Barber Shop, and a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church and the Kiwanis Club.  Mr. Trapp served his country in the U.S. Navy. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy McKinley and Lorene Lanning Trapp; his wife, Mary Knox Chapman Trapp; one daughter, Debbie Trapp; and one great-granddaughter, Harper Thompson.He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Fisher (Randy) of Lawrenceburg, TN; two granddaughters, Rachel Fisher Thompson (Jessie) of Mt. Pleasant, TN and Laura Fisher Coyle (Chris) of Lawrenceburg, TN; and two great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Wallace and Isaac Coyle.Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2020 at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2020, with Kevin Marston officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.  

Services

Martha Anne Mathis Kennedy Born: November 30, 1936 Died: June 30, 2020 Age 84

Martha Anne Mathis Kennedy

For some of the older members in this group - my sister-in-law Martha Anne (Mathis) Kennedy passed away last night after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She and my brother, Randall, had been married for 66+ years. She resided in Woodstock, Virginia. RIP sweet lady!

Charles Ollie Shands Born: April 24, 1935 Died: May 18, 2020 Age 85

Charles Ollie Shands

Ann Gallian Washburn Born: September 11, 1936 Died: May 4, 2020 Age 83

1952 at Father Ryan High School in Nashville

Lester Eugene Beckman Born: 13 March, 1935 Died: March 13, 2020 Age 84

Lillian Morrow Hills Born: October 7, 1935  Died: October 10, 2019 Age 84

William "Billy" L. Daniels Born: February 20, 1937 Died: February 1, 2019 Age 81

Nettie Mandy Glass Hagan Born: September 8, 1935 Died: May 5, 2018 Age 82

Margaret Ann Nell Allred nee Adams Born: 10 February 1936  Died: 21 February 2018 Age 82

Obituary:

Margaret Ann Allred , age 82 of Columbia, TN passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Signature Healthcare Center-Columbia. She was a native of Lawrence County,TN, a beautician, a daycare manager, and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 1:00 PM.Bob Vassar officiating. Burial will follow in Centerpoint Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are:

Son- William Allred Panama City Beach, FL

Daughter- Heather Allred Columbia, TN

4 Grandchildren- Hailey Humphreys Columbia, TN

Daniel Brunson Lewisburg, TN

Dereck Allred Panana City Beach, FL

Zach Allred Leoma, TN

Preceded in death by:

Husband- Herman Ray Allred

Parents- Odie & Lizzie Rayfield Adams

Brother- Ralph Adams

Sister- Marie Adams Moore

Daughter- Tammy Allred Brunson

SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, April 27, 2018
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Loretto Memorial Chapel
110 N. MILITARY
LORETTO, Tennessee 38469

Randall Bruce Weaver Born: January 11, 1937  Died: January 21, 2018 Age 81

		Meda Joyce Harris nee Eckert Born: Nov 23 1936 Died: August 7th, 2017 Age 80

Mrs. Joyce Eckert Harris, age 80 passed away Monday August 7th, 2017.

She was a native of Lawrence County and a member of Calvary Hill Church of God. She was also a member of F.C.E club and a retired Elementary School Teacher.

Survivors include her Husband, Gale Harris; Son, Dwain Harris (LaVonne); Daughters, Cerena Daily (Eddie), Debbie Clifton (Larry), Retha Harris, Linda Homan; Brothers, Terrill Eckert, Roy Eckert; Grandchildren, Macon Carroll, Alysha Daily, Brittny Wells and Tanner Daily; One Great Grandchild, CoraLee Daily.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Joe and Alpha Eckert; Brother, Joseph William “J.W.” Eckert; and one Sister, Joan Eckert.

Visitation will be held at Calvary Hill Church of God on 1090 East Gaines Street from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 and the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will be at Unity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or any School Library.

Arrangements under the direction of Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, TN.

I believe this is C. B. second from the right

C. B. Brazier Born: October 13, 1935 Died: January 12, 2017 Age 82

Noah Hammond Shannon Born: December 16, 1935 Died: July 27, 2016 Age 80

Mr. Noah Hammond Shannon, age 80 of Lawrenceburg passed away on June 27th, 2016 at his residence. He was retired from Murray Ohio in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Jo Lopp Shannon; sons Noah "Bud" Shannon (Cindy) of Lawrenceburg and Joseph Dallas Shannon (Lori) of Indiana; step-son, Eddie Lopp (Mary) of Lawrenceburg; daughters, Kathy Pilkinton (Mike) and Betty Emerson (Roger); and step-daughter, Tammy Clayton (Stanley) all of Lawrenceburg; brother, James Shannon (Dale) of Antioch, TN; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Shannon; sisters, Ivene Johnson, Luthene Wilkerson and Uldene Wyatt.

Services will be held, Friday, July 28th, 2016 at, 10 am at Deerfield Baptist Church with Ben Emerson officiating and interment in Deerfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Deerfield Baptist Church, Thursday, July 28th, 2016, 5pm - 8pm.

James Dunn Crowder Born:  April 10, 1936 Died:  June 9, 2016 Age 80

Ann Locke Tidwell Born:  December 11, 1935 Died:   June 06, 2016 Age:    80

Charles Leonard "Chuck" Rohling Born: 24 August 1936 Lawrenceburg TN Died: 26 May 2016 Greenville SC Age: 79

Charles Leonard Rohling, 79, Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 26, 2016.

Charles "Chuck" was born to the late Bernard and Catherine Rohling in Lawrenceburg, TN on Aug 24, 1936.

Chuck was an extremely passionate family man who loved his work and his church. He served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force. He completed his Bachelors of Arts at Memphis State University going on to a successful career at Sun Health. At the time of his passing he was a real estate agent in the Greenville, SC, market. Chuck enjoyed many passions including carpentry, woodwork and gardening. His biggest passion however was his service to his church and his fellow man. He was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus and served many other roles including Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator and District Deputy. Chuck was always there to help friends and family in whatever capacity they needed. Chuck was a member of Moose International since 2006.

Chuck was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary Ann Rohling, and is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Donna Howard Rohling.

Chuck was extremely loving and proud of his children, Charles Leonard Rohling Jr, of Greenville, SC; Kevin Bernard and Gaye Rohling of Hampton, VA; Denise Annette and Scott Rhoads, of Seneca, SC; Eric Christopher and Rena Rohling, of Southaven, MS; Danielle Marie and William Moseley, of Amelia Island, FL; Scott Timothy and Patty Rohling of Fountain Inn, SC; Marie and Andrew Gantt of Fountain Inn and Paul Lamont Rohling of Greenville. He was predeceased by his son Kurt Douglas Rohling.

He is survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren,

Chuck is also survived by his siblings, Margaret Ann Holman, Wilfred Rohling, Jean Kollefrath, Richard Rohling, Kenneth Rohling, David Rohling, and James A. Rohling.

Chuck was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

Recitation of the Rosary will be on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown at 639 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Chuck at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Greenville, SC at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016. Following the Catholic Mass, Chuck will be laid to rest at Cannon's Cemetery, 1150 N Main St, in Fountain Inn, SC.
Cemetery Details
Cannon Memorial Park
1150 N. Main St
Fountain Inn, SC, 29644
Recitation of the Rosary
MAY 29. 06:00 PM

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29601

Visitation
MAY 29. 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29601

Funeral Mass
MAY 30. 01:30 PM

St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

307 Gower Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29611

Jerry Thomas Best Born:  February 23, 1936 Died:  April 23, 2016

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Peggy J. Benson Born: Sat., Oct 26, 1935 Died: Wed., Nov 30, 2015

Catherine Wyatt nee Clayton Born: Jan 7, 1936 Died: Nov 22, 2015

Catherine Clayton Wyatt, age 79, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN she was born on January 7, 1936.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Wyatt Cemetery located outside of Dover, TN. Brother Ron Caldwell will officiate.

Mrs. Wyatt is survived by her son, Gregory Thomas Wyatt and his wife, Jean Coble Wyatt of Smyrna, TN. Mrs. Wyatt was preceded in death by her parents, Chester E. and Tennessee Catherine Shaffer Clayton; husband, William Thomas Wyatt; sister, Ovalee Clayton Borrow and a brother, Chester Willis Clayton.

Mrs. Wyatt was a member of Cedar Grove Church of Christ. She enjoyed yardwork, especially gardening. She also loved to read.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Wyatt may be made to the Cedar Grove Church of Christ in Smyrna, TN.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna.

Sylvia Richmond Hayes Born: Wed., Aug 19, 1936 Died: Sat., Aug 1, 2015

Bertie Springer, nee Wright Born: July 20, 1935 Died: January 11, 2015

Julie Ann Daniels Hildenbradt Born: July 25, 1937 Died: December 2, 2014

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1956 Boot Camp

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James Harold Franks Born: 8 December 1934 Died: 10 April 2014

James H. Franks, age 79, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, retired contractor from Shankle Construction, and a member of Busby Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence Belew Franks; his wife, Pamela Gann Franks; one brother, Clifford Franks; one sister, Joyce Franks Chandler; and one special aunt, Frances Belew.

He is survived by

Two Brothers -
William Franks (Frances), Lawrenceburg, TN
Harvey Franks (Vertie B.), Lawrenceburg, TN

Two Sisters -
Lois Kimbrough, Winchester, TN
Dolly Loyd (Hardy), Santa Fe, TN

A Special Caregiver -
Joyce White

Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2014. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.

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1954

1950

 

William George Gang, Jr.

19 July 1936 - 12 September 2013

 

 

William George Gang Jr, age 77, of Lawrenceburg TN passed away September 12, 2013.  He was born outside of Lawrenceburg in Ethridge TN to William  George Gang and his wife Clatilda Wilhelmena Oehmen. 

He grew up in Lawrence County TN and graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1954.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Nell Stephenson Gang, two sons, a daughter, and a sister.

Funeral Service were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monday, September 16, 2013 at 10:30 am with Father Joseph Mundakal officiating with interment in Calvary Cemetery.

 

Eurice Franklin

1936 - January 24, 2013

 

 

Eurice Franklin, age 77, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN,  a Farmer, a retired Painter, and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Opal Kelly Franklin.

He is survived by
Wife - Betty Jo Franklin, Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter - Regina Franklin Williams (Fred Dow), Nashville, TN
Daughter - Beverly Franklin Wilson (Lance), Lawrenceburg, TN
Son - Keavin Franklin (Kelley), Lawrenceburg, TN
Daughter - Demetrice Franklin Cheatwood (Johnny), Lawrenceburg, TN

9 Grandchildren,
Vanisha Baize, Jessica Kidd, Eric Hooper, Nicholas Williams, Landon Williams, Lauren Franklin, Braxton Cheatwood, Logan Franklin, Kinley Cheatwood

6 Great-Grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, January 25, 2013 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Mars Hill Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 26, 2013, with Bro. Mickey Brackin officiating. Interment will follow at Shaw Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. 

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2012

 

George Robert Lowery

1936 - 14 June 2012

 

 

George Lowery, 76, left this world peacefully June 14, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family.

George is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Ledet Lowery, his daughter, Kellie Lowery Byers, son-in-law, Steve Byers, and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Sydney Byers.

George enjoyed golf, the country life, and cheering on his beloved New Orleans Saints. He was a kind spirited and witty man who touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

The family will hold private services. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society. Please feel free to sign the guest book and leave a note on your favorite memory of George.

George is the son of George Amuel Lowery (1900-1960) and Eula M. Stephens (1902-1983.

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Sammy Boyd Bonee

16 July 1934 - 25 December 2011

Wife:  Marguerite Ann Morgan

Children:  Rev. William Morgan Bonee, Marion Jeanell McReynolds, Michelle Ann Wakefield.

Sammy Boyd Bonee,  77 of, Muscle Shoals passed away December 25, 2011.  He was a Minister in the Church of the Nazarene.  He held a Doctorate degree in Theology from Bethany Theological Seminary in 1984.  He previously lived in Texas, Georgia, and Oklahoma before moving to Alabama.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, from 6-8 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday December 28, in the chapel, with burial to follow in Colbert Memorial Gardens. The Reverend James Elbert Smith is officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan Oscar and Bessie Elizabeth Prince Bonee, two brothers, Edward and Calvin Bonee.

Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Morgan Bonee

Son, William M. Bonee (Susan) of Muscle Shoals, AL

Daughters, Jeanell Ball from Centre, AL and Michelle Wakefield (Brandon) of Sylvan Springs,AL

Brother, Glen Bonee (Betty) of Lawrenceburg,TN

Sister, Susie Fleeman of Lawrenceburg,TN

Grandchildren, Meagan Bonee Hallmark, Kayleigh Bonee, Dylan McReynolds, Zaidan Wakefield, Zane Wakefield.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the building fund at Muscle Shoals Church of the Nazarene

2118 E. 6th Street, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Martha Watson Kilburn
September 5, 1935 - March 28, 2011

 

Martha Watson Kilburn age 75 of Lawrenceburg died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. She was a homemaker, a member of OK Baptist Church and a member of Lawrence County Antique Tractor Club.

She is survived by one son Greg (Denise) Kilburn of Lawrenceburg; two daughters Tinker (Stan) Threet of Lawrenceburg and Janet (David) Niedergeses of Lawrenceburg; five brothers James D., Folly, Glenn, Kenny and Travis Watson all of Lawrenceburg; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Eugene Kilburn and her parents Ben Watson and Lorene Johnston Watson.

Funeral Service will be 2pm Thursday March 31, 2011 at OK Baptist Church with Bro. Chad Moore officiating and interment in Ok Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5pm till 8pm Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

Jane Carolyn Simms Ball 
February 13, 1936 - January 4, 2011

 

Jane Carolyn Ball, age 74, of Nunica passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence.

She was born February 13, 1936, in Collierville, Tenn., to Tom and Cordie (Livingston) Simms. She married William H. Ball on March 26, 1958, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

Jane served as an elder for Spring Lake Presbyterian Church where she was a member. She belonged to the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Order of the Eastern Star and the West Shore Jazz Society. She worked alongside her husband at their veterinary practice in Marne for 40 years. Later, she worked in the garden center at Walmart for 10 years. She enjoyed her family, many friends, gardening, music, traveling, golf and bird watching.

Jane is lovingly remembered by Bill, her husband of 52 years; three daughters: Marie (Phil) Anderson of Portland, Mich., Brenda (Dan) Rose of Richmond, Va., and Nancy (Charlie) Nienhouse of Norton Shores; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Simms, Ed.D., of Taos, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The service for Jane will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011, at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jen Porter officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Coopersville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in honor of Jane may be given to Harbor Hospice or Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com

The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Spring Lake.

Dolores  Foreman, nee Brannon
 January 12, 1935 - December 8, 2010

 

Obituary

Dolores Brannon Forman, age 75, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.

She was a loving and devoted mother, wife, and grandmother.

She founded and chaired Southeastern Chapter of Iron Overload Diseases Association to promote and raise awareness for Iron Overload-hemochromatosis- the hereditary genetic disorder that claimed the life of her daughter Rhonda Forman at the young age of 23. She traveled and worked tirelessly for this worthy cause in hope of saving the lives of others.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Theresa Forman, her daughter, Rhonda Leslie Forman, her brother, Donald Brannon, and her parents, Irvin Engram Brannon and Irene Orton Brannon.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis Forman, her daughter, Cynthia Forman Wilkinson, grandson, Engram Weatherford Wilkinson, her sister, Era Mae Adams, her brother, Irvin Brannon, and her brother, Wendell Gene Brannon.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 11:00am until noon with the service to follow in the Chapel at Jefferson Memorial Trussville.

Memorials may be made to the Iron Disorders Institute at www.irondisorders.org. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens
1591 Gadsden Hwy.
Birmingham, AL 35235

Published by The Birmingham News on Dec. 11, 2010.

James Ratcliff Nation
October 30, 1935 - October 5, 2010

Mr. James Ratcliff Nation, age 74 of Lawrenceburg died October 5, 2010
at Crockett Hospital. He was a native of Lawrence County, U.S. Army Major during the Vietnam Era with Green Beret 82nd Air Borne Division. He was a member of the
St. Mary’s Methodist Church in GA, Local Masonic Lodge – Shriners and member of the David Crockett Long Hunter’s Club.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Evelyn Reed Nation of Lawrenceburg, TN; three sons, Keith Nation of Lawrence County, TN, Kevin Nation of Smyrna, TN, Kenneth (Shelia) Nation of Lawrenceburg, TN: three grandchildren, Amelia, Dillon & Heather Nation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester V. & Mary L. Ratcliff Nation and one brother, Bill Nation.

Graveside Service at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 1 pm with Bobby Gobble officiating and interment in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2010, 2 to 7 pm at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.

There will be full Military Honors at the cemetery.

Martha Ruth Holt Wayne
June 12, 1936 - Oct. 4, 2010

Martha H. Wayne, 74, Palmetto, died October 4, 2010.

Born in Diagonal, Iowa, she moved to Florida in 1996 from Cullman, Alabama and she previously lived in Attleboro, Massachusetts for 35 years.

She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Attleboro, MA.

She was a graduate of Lawrence County High School in 1954 and she attended Peabody College at Vanderbilt University for two years and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1970 with highest distinction. She taught Home Economics and Child Development at Attleboro High School for nineteen years. She enjoyed taking cruises.

Predeceased by her parents, Rev. Homer C. and Alice Reid Holt; survived by husband of 55 years, William L. of Palmetto, FL; son, John (Gail) of Warwick, RI; sister Laura Lee (Randy) Wheeler of Attleboro, MA; brother, Edward Holt of AR; sister, Mary Owen of Jasper, AL, Rebecca Johnson of Aiken, SC; and five grandchildren, Craig Wayne Wheeler, Katelyn Mary Wheeler, Heather Wayne Johnson, Jordan Paige Wayne and the late Megan Elizabeth Wayne.

Services will be a Memorial Service 12 Noon Friday October 8, 2010 at the Sun Key Village Clubhouse 8607 26th Avenue East, Palmetto, FL 34221. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209 in charge. Memorial Donations may be made to TideWell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.

Published in Bradenton, FL October 6, 2010 in The Herald Newspaper

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Carl Everett Troup 
September 3, 1936 - January 25, 2010 
 

Lakeland- Carl E. Troup, Sr, 73, died Monday, Jan 25, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of kidney failure.

 

Born Sept 3, 1936 in Lawrenceburg, TN, Mr. Troup has been a resident of Lakeland for ten years, moving from Bartow. He was with the Boilermakers Union for many years prior to being a Business Broker in Realty sales.

 

He was a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church in Bartow; the Bartow Breakfast Lions club holding several offices including Florida district 35-1 Governor from 1997-98.

 

He was preceded in death by his son: Carl Troup, Jr.; father & mother: William & Leora Troup; brother: James Troup; sister: Willowdean Jones.

 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Patricia "Pat" Whitaker Troup; son: Ron & wife Trish Troup; daughter: Beth & husband Chuck Weaver all of Lakeland. 3 sisters: Dorothy Clayton of Brooklyn MI; Mary Nell Ezell of Lawrenceburg, TN & Sue Horne of Columbia, TN; 10 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren.

 

Family will receive friends Sunday, Jan 31, 2-4 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.

 

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb 1, at 11 am, at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church, 1125 Hwy. 17 S, Bartow.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Patricia "Pat" Whitaker Troup; son: Ron & wife Trish Troup; daughter: Beth & husband Chuck Weaver all of Lakeland. 3 sisters: Dorothy Clayton of Brooklyn MI; Mary Nell Ezell of Lawrenceburg, TN & Sue Horne of Columbia, TN; 10 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren.

 

Family will receive friends Sunday, Jan 31, 2-4 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.

 

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb 1, at 11 am, at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church, 1125 Hwy. 17 S, Bartow.

Theo R Jones 
October 11, 1936 - January 19, 2010    

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 a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church . He was also a member of Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club. His parents were the late Van Thomas Jones and Floye Violet Brian Jones . He was also preceded in death by one son, Tim Jones, two brothers and two sisters.

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

Two Sons,
Randy Jones and wife, Gina of Lawrenceburg, TN
Mike Jones of Smyrna, TN

Two Sisters,
Betty Kobeck of Ethridge, TN
Reita Burress of Ethridge, TN

Two Brothers,
A.B. Jones of Virginia
Donnie Jones of Lawrenceburg, TN

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

 

Visitation and Services
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 24, 2010 ,with Brad Holliman officiating. Interment will follow at Old Ethridge Cemetery in Ethridge, Tennessee.

Gene A. Boyd

14 Nov 1934 - 29 Dec 2009

Gene Allen Boyd, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Leslie Shadrick officiating. Burial will follow in Shaw Cemetery. Visitation wil be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

He was a native of Lawrence County.  He retired from Insulators Local Union No. 25 in Detroit, Mich., after 37 years to work the family farm in Lawrenceburg and was a member of the Church of Christ. His parents were the late William "Hub" and Virgie Boyd. 

Survivors include wife Thelma Davis Boyd of Lawrenceburg, children Nancy Reedy, Melissa Rochelle and Shelley Boyd of Lawrenceburg, Steve Boyd of Woodhaven, Mic.; brothers and sisters Bobby Boyd of Black Lake, Mich., Charles Boyd of Lewisburg, Louise Bates, Sue Lightfoot and Donna Crews of Lawrenceburg, Gayle Hargis of Birmingham, Ala., and Faye Sherman of San Mateo, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. 

He is buried in Shaw Cemetery which dates back to 1899.

Doyle Landon Perry 
June 12, 1935 - December 23, 2009    

Doyle Landon Perry, age 74, of Summertown, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, a 1954 Graduate of Lawrence County High School , retired from Murray, Inc. after forty two years, and was a member of Summertown Baptist Church.

His parents were the late Albert Jefferson Perry and Bessie Amy James Perry .

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

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

Two Daughters, Linda Durham and husband, Miley of Lawrenceburg, TN
Barbara Crews and husband, Monte of Columbia, TN

Two Sons, Donnie Perry and wife, Sandra of Summertown, TN
Keith Perry and wife, Karla of Summertown, TN

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

Thirteen great-grandchildren

Preferred Charities and Donations - The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Summertown Baptist Church mission funds.

 

Visitation and Services
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tennessee where the family will receive friends Saturday, December 26,2009 form 11:AM until 3:PM. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home Saturday, December 26,2009 at 3:PM with Howard Kitter, Ryan Durham and Steve Aaron officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

 

Norman Marston

1936 - Tuesday 3 November 2009

Norman began his teaching career in 1856, teaching for nine years in a self-contained classroom.  He served as Principal for eight years at Ingram Sowell and seven years at E.O. Coffman.

 

Norman Marston, age 73, of Leoma, passed away Tuesday 3 November 2009. He was a native of Leoma, retired from the Lawrence County School System, a member of the Mars Hill United Methodist Church, a member of the Lions Club, The Gideons, Retired Teachers Association and a board member of the Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Marston of Leoma, one son, Jeff of Leoma, two brothers, Ed and Johnny Marston both of Leoma and one sister, Martha Dickey of Leoma. 1 grandchild survives.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 Mars Hill United Methodist Church with Billy Beal officiating. Burial will be in the Dunn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 Thursday at Neal Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Mars Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund.

 

Shelby Jean Barnett Purcell
October 10, 1936 - April 4, 2009

 Shelby Jean Barnett Purcell, age 72, of Leoma, Tenn., died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tenn.

 

She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, an accountant, bookkeeper, a car and antique dealer, and a member of Leoma Baptist Church.

 

Her parents were the late William Hershel and Aileen Hughes Barnett.

 

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Barnett.

 

She is survived by her husband, J.O. Purcell of Leoma, TN. One Daughter, Sam Purcell of Leoma, TN. Two Sisters, Betty Murrell and husband, Ralph of Loretto, TN and Nell Hood of Lawrenceburg, TN. Three Brothers, J.C. Barnett and wife, Marge of Loretto, TN, Mack Barnett and wife, Nancy of Atlanta, GA and Roger Hughes and wife, Sandy of Lawrenceburg, TN. Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law, Ted and Betty Copeland of Dundee, MI. Several nieces and nephews. Numerous other family members and friends.

 

Visitation and Services
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2009 . Interment will be at Leoma Cemetery in Leoma, Tenn.
 

Leon Landon Edwards
September 22, 1936 - October 24, 2008
  
Landon Leon Edwards, age 72, of Loretto, Tennessee., died Friday, October 24, 2008, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

A native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee,he was the son of the late H.C. Edwards, Sr. and Roxy Rasbury Edwards. He was retired from South Tennessee Marketing, a company he founded in 1985.  He is a Navy veteran, member of the Masonic Lodge and the First Baptist Church of Loretto .

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn Looney Edwards of Loretto, TN and one Son, Floyd Edwards of Greenville, TN.

A Step Son, Chris Lumpkins of Mt. Juliet, TN and a Step Daughter, Lori Walters and husband, Harvie of Loretto, TN.

One Sister, Colleen Keith of Chattanooga, TN Two grandchildren, Mitch Walters of Loretto, TN Carlie Walters of Loretto, TN

 

Visitation and Services: Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 7:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2008 ,with Anthony Potts officiating.

William Edgar `Bill` Chambers II

1933 - Sep 26 2008

 William Edgar `Bill` Chambers III, 75, Clarksville, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel. Burial will be in Mimosa Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, TN.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Saturday at the funeral home.

A Masonic Service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel.  Bill was active in the Masonic Lodge where he held a number of offices, including High President of the Chapter.

McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was born August 17, 1933 in Lawrenceburg, TN and was the son of the late, William E. Chambers Jr. and Rachel Bryan Chambers.

Mr. Chambers was a Chemist with the State of Tennessee and a graduate of Austin Peay State University.

 

John Gwyndol Love

10 Oct 1936 - 27 Jul 2008

Rev. J. Gwyndol Love was a native of Lawrence Co., TN, a retired Pastor, and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Love and his parents, John and Emma Sue Jennings Love.

He is survived by two daughters, Annette Hagan of Lawrenceburg, TN and Cheryl Bradberry of Charlotte, NC. Four brothers, Fred Love of Navarre, FL, Jimmy Love of Hendersonville, TN, David Love of Greenbrier, TN and Dr. Charles Love of Lawrenceburg, TN. Two sisters, Maggie Turner of Orlando, FL and Ruth Putman of Odenville, AL. Three grandchildren, Kristen and Kara Hagan of Lawrenceburg, TN and Kaitlyn Bradberry of Charlotte, NC. Brother-in-law, Chester Alley. Sister-in-law, Cleda Williams. Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Loretto Memorial Chapel with Steve Headrick officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN. 

He was buried in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Red Hill, Lawrence County, TN

 

 

 

WAYNE THOMPSON

4 Aug 1935 - July 10, 2008

1954

2004

Wayne Thompson, 72, a man with many friends in Lawrence County, died Thursday, July 10th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta following surgery.

Born and raised in Lawrenceburg, he was the son of the late Edgar and Gertrude Thompson. He and his family have lived in Atlanta for the past 37 years.

He graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1954 and attended Memphis State University. He was also a veteran of the US Air Force.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gretchen Shelton Thompson of Atlanta; a daughter, Molly Hottel, and her husband, Joe; grandsons, Dean and Grant of Decatur, Georgia; and several, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Wayne Thompson was a talented cartoonist and bass singer. In more recent years, a high point of every week was the time he spent working the front desk at Canterbury Court in Atlanta, an apartment complex for seniors. While working there he became part of a singing group, “The Canterbury Four,” who routinely entertained the residents and guests with barbershop and gospel songs. He was the “baby” of this unique group, the oldest member being almost 94.

He will be remembered by his many friends as a man with an extraordinary sense of humor, possessing an incredibly quick wit and one who was a “master of the one-liners.”

A memorial service will be held at Patterson Oglethorpe Hill funeral home in Atlanta on Friday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

A private reception will be held at Canterbury Court for family members and residents of the apartment complex immediately following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

ATLANTA: Roy Wayne Thompson, brought joy in song

By Kay Powell
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/17/08

By chance and on a hum, Wayne Thompson escaped utter boredom.

The former salesman pronounced one Sunday afternoon that he was bored to death, said his wife, Gretchen Thompson of Atlanta. She was reading the want ads and had seen one for the weekend front desk at Canterbury Court, a retirement community in their neighborhood.

"I told him, go next door and get this job. It would be perfect for you, and he did. He got it," Ms. Thompson said. For six years, 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Mr. Thompson manned the front desk.

"The residents just took him to heart, and he did likewise," said his supervisor, Canterbury Court marketing director Bob Noble of Athens.

When he heard the weekend security guard humming a gospel song, Mr. Thompson chimed in with his deepest bass and found his next happy niche, his wife said.

The memorial service for Roy Wayne Thompson, 72, of Atlanta is at 2 p.m. Friday at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill. He died July 10 following surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital.

"He had a beautiful, resonating, deep, deep bass voice seldom heard outside professional singers, especially gospel singers," said the weekend security guard and longtime gospel singer Ken Campbell of Ellenwood. "I can get below E flat, and he went on down another half octave below that all the way to A flat with very little effort."

Mr. Thompson recruited residents Alex M. Johnston, called Mac, and Leroy Howell, whom he knew sang barbershop quartet. They became the Canterbury Four entertaining within their community and for other older people and singing at funerals and in churches. Mr. Johnston is 93, and at 72, Mr. Thompson was the baby of the group, Mr. Campbell said.

"We got together and sounded doggone good, if I do say so myself," Mr. Johnston said. Residents thought they sounded doggone good, too, and regularly asked them to perform.

Mr. Thompson was a lifetime spontaneous singer. "He sang with everything," his wife said. Canterbury Four was his showcase, and "Down by the Riverside" was his signature song.

"He favored that one because he could show off his deep bass voice," Mr. Johnston said. "He could get way down on that, really hit the bottom."

Beyond being fun to sing with, Mr. Thompson was the greatest friend he ever had, he said. Two years ago, Mr. Johnston wrestled with the decision to give up driving. "When you lose your car, you lose your independence. He said, 'Look, you shouldn't be driving, and I'll be your driver.' "

That began an adventure in lunches and shopping for the men. "We hit every barbecue place in the tri-county area," Mr. Johnston said. Their conversations ranged from music to mutual friends to politics, a favorite interest of Mr. Thompson's, whose nephew is former senator and presidential candidate Fred Thompson.

At Canterbury Court, Mr. Thompson probably knew all 280 residents, which ones enjoyed his teasing and which liked his jokes and how to brighten each one's day.

"He was rock solid and straightforward," Mr. Noble said.

"There was nothing false about him. He really looked forward to being here. You obviously don't come across a person like that every day."

Survivors other than his wife include his daughter, Molly Hottel of Decatur, and two grandsons.

Carl Tom Hudson

1936 - Dec 9, 2006

 

HUDSON, Tom—Age 70 of Ethridge, TN. Died Saturday, December 9, 2006 at his home after a brief illness. A native of Ethridge, he was the son of the late Carl and Dena Hudson. He was a long standing member of the Ethridge Church of Christ where he served on the mission committee and was on the Executive Board of the Christian Home.
...
He spent three years of active duty in the U.S. Army Infantry Division. The remainder of his twenty seven years was spent in the Reserve and National Guard attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He operated a 1,000 acre crop and cattle farm in Ethridge, Brace and Campbellsville.

He was Past President and CEO of the Bank of America of Lawrence County retiring after twenty seven years with the bank; on the Board of NRCS of Lawrence County and Farm Bureau; Past President of Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club; Past President of 21st Century Council; and taught school at L.C.H.S. from 1963-1968.

He was honored as Lawrence County Jay-Cee Outstanding Man of the Year in 1966.

Survived by his wife, JoCarolyn Sharp Hudson; children, Carla Hudson of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Leah Remke and husband Rob ol Lawrenceburg, Will Hudson and wife Linda of Ethridge; brothers, Jim Hudson of Mt. Pleasant and Bobby Hudson of Ethridge; five grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth and Ella Hudson of Ethridge, Caroline and Daniel Remke ol Lawrenceburg.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2006 at Ethridge Church of Christ with Dennis Jones officiating. Burial will follow in John Lay Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at NEAL FUNERAL HOME, (931) 762-9447

Warren Dale "Dick" Jones
23 Mar 1936 - 9 Oct 2006
Burial:  John Lay Cemetery, Ethridge, TN 

Warren Dale (Dick) Jones is the son of James Andrew and Naomi Grave Chapin Jones. He married Joyce Ann Spink 3-28-1958 in Iowa. They had two daughters, Joy Lynne and Darle Sue Jones.

Dicky as we knew him in high school, survived cancer, heart attacks and both hip replacements.

From the Albuquerque Journal:

JONES -- Warren "Dick" Jones, USAF retired, passed away on October 9, 2006 at the VA Hospital following a brief illness. Dick was a longtime resident of Albuquerque.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Joy Wolfe, husband, Terry, grandchildren, Kevin and Lisa; daughter, Darla Henson, husband Ray, grandchildren Kyle, Hanna and Marley, all from Arizona.

Visitation will take place at Riverside Funeral Home October 12, 2006 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held October 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 11515 Lomas Blvd. NE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.

From The Democrat Union Newspaper:

Warren "Dick" Jones, age 70, of New Mexico, passed away Monday October 9th, 2006 and was cremated. He was a native of Lawrence County and an army veteran (actually an Air Force retiree).

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jones, and two daughters, Joy Wolfe and Darla Henson both of Arizona. 5 grandchildren survive.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday at 3 at the Ethridge Masonic Cemetery with full military honors. Neal Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.

Barbara Poag Tetley de Bassim

3 Oct 1937 - 27 Sep 2006

 

 

 TETLEY de BASSIM, Barbara (POAG); 68; Lawrenceburg TN; DemocratUnion; 9/27/2006

 

 

Delbert Berryhill
1936 - Sep 6 2006
Delbert was our class President.
 
BERRYHILL, Delbert D., 70, of Hudson, Florida, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at home in Hudson, Florida.

He was born in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. and moved here from Detroit, Mich. in 1988. He worked for the City of Detroit as an account with increasing responsibilities He retired in 1987 as a Assistant Executive Secretary of the City of Detroit Retirement System with 30 years service.  After retiring he moved to Hudson FL.

He was also a US Army veteran, peacetime, and a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Hudson.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Berryhill of Hudson; sons, David Berryhill of Palatine, Ill., Jerry Aytes of Mooresville, Ind. and Jeffrey Berryhill of Clinton Township, Mich.; daughter, Shari Alexander of Hudson; sister, Jewell Koerner of Hudson; and six grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral HomeHudson Avenue chapelHudson

1954	1955 at MTSU

 Rex Dene Burks

15 Jun 1935 - 29 Nov 2005

 

 

Rex D. Burks, 70, of Fort Myers, FL, died November 29, 2005. He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN, a son of Herman Lee and Velma Rose Burks, he moved to Fort Myers from Lawrenceburg in 1956. 

He was the owner of H.L. Burks & Sons Construction Co. which did commercial and residential construction in the area for many years, he retired in 1995.

Rex was a member of Tropical Lodge 56 F&AM, Araba Temple.  He drove children from the area to the Tampa Shrine Children's Hospital for many years. He enjoyed playing cards and the stock market. 

Mr. Burks is survived by his wife of 49 years L. Ruth, his children Barry (Iline) Burks, Deanne Smith, Michael (Lisa) Burks all of Fort Myers, his brother Roger (Mary) Burks of Fort Myers, his grandchildren Tiffany, Clint, Lauren, Clayton, Josh, Lindsay, Nolan, his great-granddaughter Lily. He was predeceased by his sister Loquita Maddox.A.

Memorial funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted in the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday at 3 PM, the family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service 2-3 PM.

 

Jewei Dean Wilson Trice

21 Feb1936 - 25 Nov 2005

 

Lawrence Co. native; daughter of Edwin Bell & Nettie Florence Wilson Parker; widow of Harold Dean Trice who died in 1992.  Buried in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Maury County, TN.

Betty Jo Moore

20 March 1933 - 23 October 2004 

 

Betty Jo Moore, 71, of Springfield, and formerly of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at her home.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with close family friend, Rev. Bobby Gobble officiating.

Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.
Miss. Moore was born March 20, 1933, in Lawrence County to the late Nell Crews and Clyde Moore.

She was a member of East End United Methodist Church in Lawrenceburg and was a retired bookkeeper for her family-owned business, Moore Milling Company in Lawrenceburg.

She was devoted to her family and loved the fellowship of the Bible Class at The Holiday House in Springfield, where she lived.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Patty Moore; niece and nephew-in-law, Kelli and Jerry Bush; nephew, Will Moore and great-nephews, Patrick Cole Bush and Carter Owen Bush, all of Springfield.

Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Geneva Moore 7 August 1935 - 7 April 2004 Geneva Moore Wilson, age 68, of Toledo OH passed away on April 7 2004 in her home.  Her obituary appears to the right.  Geneva is a daughter of William Henry Lee Moore (1896-1974) and Ola Hayes (1899-1959).  She had three brothers and one sister and one sibling who died as an infant.  She graduated in the class of 1954 from Lawrence County High School. Geneva in the middle with her siblings

Helen Boynton Ayers 12 May 1936  - 31 Oct 2002 Buried: Mimosa Cemetery   Father:  Andrew D. Boynton Mother:  Rena B. Boynton

1954

Terrebonne Parish (LSD-1156)

Don Daniels 8 May 1935 - 11 Nov 2001     William Donald Daniels was walking on the railroad track near his home in Chapel Hill with his head set on listening to music when he was run over by a freight train and killed.  He is the son of Jasper "Jap" W. Daniels and Mattye Lou Featherstone. Don was born and grew up in Lawrenceburg.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving four years as a Radioman aboard the Terrebonne Parish (LST0156).  He also was active in the Tennessee National Guard.  He retired from the General Motors Saturn plant in Spring Hill.   Don is buried in the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.

Richard Davies Mary Nell Higgens Born 3 Jan 1937 Coldwater, Lincoln Co, TN Died 16 Jan 1998 Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA Husband: Richard Lee Davies Born 12 Oct 1940 Frankfort IN Died 6 Feb 2015 Yuba City CA Father: Thomas Wiley Higgins (1905-1962) Mother: Beulah O. Patterson (1908-1982) Richard Lee Davies, 74, passed peacefully at his home in Yuba City, February 6, 2015. Dick was born in Frankfort, Indiana to Alvin and Leona (Sheets) Davies on October 12, 1940, the third of four children. Raised on a farm, he attended Rossville High School (Class of 1958), then Purdue University where he graduated with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and a commission in the United States Air Force. After completing his Air Force flight training, he was assigned to the first squadron of RF-4s and shipped out to Vietnam, beginning a career in reconnaissance. Dick was then assigned to Alconbury, England, where he flew the Phantom over Europe, married Mary Nell Higgins and had their twin daughters, Lisa and Dina. In 1970, Captain Davies joined the U-2 program then at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona and soloed on his first flight on April 16, the 260th pilot to fly the aircraft. While in Tucson, son, Tom, joined the family. Following a staff tour at Ramstein AFB, Germany, the Davies' came to Beale AFB and settled in Yuba City. Dick continued to fly the U-2 all over the world, including several temporary assignments in Thailand before the end of the Viet Nam war. Major Davies retired from the Air Force in 1984 and went to work for Lockheed/NASA flying the ER-2 for several years. Dick cared for his wife until she lost her own battle with cancer, then joined the team that was contracted for the U-2 training program as a pilot instructor and Subject Matter Expert (SME), maintaining his connection to the reconnaissance community. He pursued his love of aviation with the Beale Aero Club, flying Cessnas and serving as the club Safety Officer for fifteen years. He was also actively involved with the Daedalians, a fraternity of military pilots. In 1999, Dick met Becky, who became his "new old wife" in 2003. Together, they traveled by car, RV, airplane and cruise ship. Dick is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Lisa (Tracy), Dina Webber and Tom (Sammy); grandkids, Emily and Jared Webber, Kayla and Bella Pobuda and Harrison Davies; brothers, Charles (Rita), Maurie (Barb); sister, Sue (Fred) Resner; parents-in-law, Tom and Lucille Livingstone; and innumerable cousins, nieces and nephews. Dick's life and service will be celebrated on the Flight Line at Beale Air Force Base on February 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Save the Redwoods League. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com Published in Appeal Democrat from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2015

Evalene Di Georgio nee Staggs 15 June 1937 - 15 April 1998 She is the Valedictorian of our class. I couldn't find anything else about her.

Lawrence Co. Memorial Gardens

 

Tommy Newton, Jr.

23 Jan 1936 - 26 June 1996

William Thomas "Tommy" Newton, Jr. died 26 June 1996 in Bellevue Washington where he lived.  He is the son of William Thomas "W.T." Newton and Eula Weathers Newton.  He is buried in the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens

Bobby Gene Frazier

22 Feb 1936 - 27 July 1993

 

Married Hilda Coleen Tatun 1 September 1961

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burial: Williamson Memorial Gardens Franklin Williamson County Tennessee, USA

Freddie Lewis Gobbell

9 Aug 1935 - 6 Nov 1992

 

Father:  William Archie Gobbell (1901-1967)

Mother:  Jewell Irene Ray (1915-1936)

 

Burial:
Spann Cemetery
Lawrenceburg
Lawrence County
Tennessee, USA

Burial: Spann Cemetery Lawrenceburg Lawrence County Tennessee, USA

Grapevine Cemetery, Madisonville, KY

Curtis William (Bill) Van Hooser

7 July1936 - 5 October 1990

 On 5 October 1990 Dr. Bill Van Hooser died suddenly from a heart attack while grilling out on the patio at his home in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on 7 July 1936 in Lawrenceburg, TN where he grew up. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and received his medical degree from the UT Memphis Medical School where he met and married his wife Princess Hughes.

He was working for a large medical clinic in Madisonville as specialist in internal medicine at the time of his death. 

Mauvline Idella Purcell nee Hughes

2 Feb 1936 - 8 July 1990

 

Married to James Edward Purcell.

 

Father:  Douglas Readus Hughes

Mother: Mary Charlyn Welch

 

 

Bumpas Cemetery

William Wayne Ayers

13 Nov 1934 - 23 December 1983

 

Burial:  Bumpas Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Emma Corina Price 10 September 1935 - 11 June 1984 Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County TN Mother: Reba Lou Randolph Father: Samuel Jackson Price

Father:  Samuel Jackson Price

Mother: Reba Lou Randolph

Bobby Gene Maness

(Not sure if the info below is for this classmate)

6 May 1937 - 29 July 1982

 

Died In Downers Grove, Du Page, Illinois

 

Burial:
Chapel Hill Cemetery
Lexington
Henderson County
Tennessee, USA

 

Father:  Hershey Harper Maness

Mother: Annie Lee Reynolds

Harold Harris Bradberry

Born 3 Jan 1936 TN

Died 8 Jan 1981 Lawrenceburg TN

Buried Lawrence County Memorial Gardens

 

Father:  Lewis Aeron Bradberry

Mother:  Cleo Pearl ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pea Ridge Cemetery, Lawrence Co. TN

Emmanola Melton Bearden

1 Mar 1935 - 18 August 1974

She became a Registered Nurse and married William Charles Bearden, age 28 of Summertown,  on 21 Dec 1968 in Giles County TN.  She was killed in an automobile accident.