Obituaries: Week of September 21, 2025, In Loving Memory
ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
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Debbie Beard
November 15, 1954 — September 18, 2025
Portland, TN
Debra Beard (Debbie) passed away at her home in Portland on Thursday morning, September 18th, at the age of 70.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Jimmy Beard; daughter, Melissa McCue of Murfreesboro and grandchildren Aubrie (18) and Peyton (16); son Steven and wife Sarah Everett and grandchildren Mason (17) and Grey (7); son, Gregory and wife Stephanie Everett of Knoxville and grandchildren Caroline (9), Olivia (7), and Wade (3); her brother, Don Galimore and wife Kathy.
She was born to Orell and Catheryn Galimore on November 15, 1954. They preceded her in death as did her sister, Connie Gibson.
Debbie was an accomplished nurse, working in emergency medicine, critical care and specialty care units in hospitals in Georgia and Tennessee. She loved helping others and especially those most challenged by critical medical conditions.
She attended Forest Park High School and received her nursing degree from Clayton State University. She received advanced certifications in a number of critical care, cardiac care, and neonatal care areas.
Debbie enjoyed talking about sports, current events and politics. She had a sharp wit and sense of humor. She was suspected of having a slight tendency to be stubborn. She loved dogs and talking about her dogs to anyone who would listen.
Her health begin to decline at a relatively early age and she fought chronic illness for many years- always with spirity and determination.
Visitation will be help from 12-2pm on Monday, September 22nd at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in White House. A celebration of life will be held at 2pm following the visitation.
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Nancy Sue Pruitt Adams
July 15, 1933 — September 21, 2025
Nancy Sue Pruitt Adams was born on July 15, 1933, in Louisville, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Joe Douglas Adams, mother Rosa May Pruitt, father Byron Taylor Pruitt, sister Elnora Craig, brother Earl Pruitt, sister Martha Wheatley, and brother James Pruitt.
She is survived by daughters Debbie (Mike) Caldwell of Goodlettsville, TN, Kathy Adams of Goodlettsville, TN, Bonnie (Ricky) Westray of Warner Robins, GA, and Nancy Jo (Steven) Thompson of Shelbyville, TN. Grandchildren Nathan (Jenni) Westray and Audrey Westray of Warner Robins, GA, and Jake and Seth Thompson of Shelbyville, TN. Two great-grandchildren Liam and Lukas Westray of Warner Robins, GA.
Nancy was a member of Connell Memorial United Methodist Church in Goodlettsville and attended the Builders Sunday School Class. She volunteered in many areas of the church including singing in the choir, organizing fellowship dinners, Meals on Wheels, and was a co-founder of the Mother’s Day Out program. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years, a Girl Scout Council Committee member and a PTO school volunteer.
She enjoyed traveling both in the states and abroad with her husband, including two trips to Europe and visiting all 50 States. Church retreats to Beersheba Springs, numerous hikes up Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains, and walks on sandy beaches were some of her favorite adventures. She took several trips with a small group of her best friends and always came back sharing funny stories and memories from their adventures. However, her favorite times were yearly mountain cabin stays with her friends and family over many years.
Nancy loved playing Scrabble, doing daily crossword puzzles, reading recipe books and playing the piano by ear. She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She never complained, never had a cross word with anyone, always had a quick smile and did everything with a Christian attitude and a servant’s heart.
Service will be September 27, 2025, at Connell Memorial United Methodist Church in Goodlettsville, TN. Visitation from 11:00-1:00 followed by a service at 1:00. Burial will be afterwards at Spring Hill Cemetery in Madison, TN. Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Nancy Adams to Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 Church Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or to the charity of your choice.
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Louise “Mammie” (Owens) Burnette
April 19, 1942 ~ September 17, 2025
83 Years Old
Louise “Mammie” Burnette, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2025. She was born April 19, 1942, in Franklin, KY, to the late Finis and Mayme Pirtle Owens. Louise lived a life dedicated to her family and her passions. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Louise enjoyed babysitting, going dancing, sewing, fishing, and traveling. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Louise was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin, KY.
Louise was first married to Gordon Burnette for 45 years. Together they raised their four children. Following his death, she later married Donald Pitt until his death in 2019. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Lewis) Baggett of Clarksville, Janice (John) Drake of Orlinda, Sarah Cole of Portland, and Scott (Rhonda) Burnette of Cedar Hill, by her bonus daughter: Pam Drury of Portland, by her grandchildren: David (Autumn) Baggett of Clarksville, James (Stephanie) Baggett of Clarksville, Janice (Eric) Keen of Westmoreland, Celina Burnette of Cedar Hill, and Maci (Austin) Watson of Murfreesboro, and by her five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday September 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Danny Holland officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Scott Burnette, Gary Gregory, Mike Cobb, Dale Owens, Terry Burnette, and John Drake serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin, KY and may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Bentley Parrish
March 5, 1955 ~ September 17, 2025
70 Years Old
Have you heard the one about the old guy and his monkey? If you haven’t, you’ll have to wait until you see Charles Bentley Parrish, who is now driving a speed boat on the most beautiful lake you have ever laid eyes on. That lake is in heaven.
Bentley left us on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 after valiantly battling pancreatic cancer and is scratching the ears of his beloved dogs Puppy, Buford and Muddy.
This is not an ordinary obituary, because Charles Bentley Parrish was not an ordinary man. At the family lake house on Kentucky Lake, the deck is lined with silly signs, but his favorite one is a Hunter S. Thompson quote: “Life should not be a journey to the grave… but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, Wow! What a ride!”
And what a ride it was.
Bentley came into the world on March 5, 1955 in Springfield, Tennessee. By eleven, he was pedaling a paper route against his parents’ wishes, hurling newspapers into the dark before dawn in rain, snow, and the brutal heat of Robertson County summers. By high school, he was rolling in the Gray Ghost, a legendary van outfitted with shag carpet, paneled walls, and bean bag chairs. It was more than a vehicle. It was a vibe.
He was an Eagle Scout, and a master of turning ordinary moments into memories. When his little sister Adele was born, he used her shamelessly as a chick magnet, carting her to the Branding Iron to get attention from the girls. At the University of Tennessee, he majored in Sigma Nu fraternity and somehow graduated with only one year of shenanigans.
Let’s talk about some of his most interesting vehicles: A Triumph Spitfire that ended up under an 18-wheeler. (Spoiler Alert: He survived.) A Ford Mustang Fastback. A convertible MG. A Migi with a license plate that said BTMSUP (get it?). And when he became a responsible adult came the impressive trucks that inevitably caused speeding tickets. He could spin the best story to get out of most of them.
His happiest place was the lake. He had the patience of a saint when it came to teaching kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and complete strangers how to ski. If you climbed into his tube behind the boat, you had two choices. Hold on buttercup, and prepare to be flipped. Or admit you were timid and he would give you the smoothest ride of your life.
He was a father who taught his boys, Crockett and Chaz to throw a baseball and drive a stick shift via the passenger seat by nothing more than the sound of the engine. He was the kind of man who could turn a Boy Scout scavenger hunt into a victory by tucking the golden arrow in his pocket and slapping it on the table at the end with an evil grin.
He was a husband who spoiled Tammy shamelessly. Jewelry, cowboy boots, pink streaks in her hair, red nails, and souvenirs from every trip they took. Behind every trinket on their wall is a memory and a laugh. He watched a million cooking shows with her, and whether he loved the recipes or not, he always loved her.
Bentley was a man who showed up. He showed up when you moved, uninvited, with boxes, tape, and Tetris-level skills for packing a moving van. He showed up at Bentley-Gwin reunions, never missing a single one. He was the loudest voice during the Bentley medley. If you haven’t witnessed this, it’s a questionable display of sight and sound. He showed up with a phone that was always on, always answered. He showed up in Florida, in Alabama, in Memphis, in any place his people needed him, without judgement, without questioning or anger.
He was also the family prankster. Ask about the toothpaste-filled Oreos he proudly served on a plate. Ask about the sardine dip that people loved against their will. Ask about his top-secret Bloody Mary mix. He never let a conversation end without a joke, and he never let a room stay quiet when it could be filled with laughter.
He was not flawless, and we would not dishonor him by pretending otherwise. The toupee season was rough. The day he forgot the plug and sank the boat was unforgettable. The engine went into the oven, yes the oven, to be baked dry.
His professional life has also been a diverse ride, beginning in sales of hydraulics and commercial AC units (he sold the AC units to Opry Mills), then coming into family businesses of Bentley’s 5 & 10 cent stores, TCBY Yogurt stores, two liquor stores, and ending as an auctioneer.
Those who love him have described him with one word: gregarious, family, loyalty, stable, strong, stern, intimidating, reliable, confidant, dependable and wise. But the truest thing about him is this: Bentley lived a life that reflected the God who gave it to him. He was not perfect, but he was present. He gave his time, his laughter, his strength, and his love without holding back. He leaves behind a family who grieves deeply but also knows this is not the end of his story. Because of Christ, he has traded this lake for a greater one, and the boat ride has only just begun.
Bentley is now reunited with his father, Charles Foster Parrish, his brother-in-law, Tony Neville Dorris, his mother-in-law Joyce Marie (Allbert) Graves, and the grandparents who helped shape his story, Walter and Mary Bentley and William and Elizabeth Parrish.
Still here to carry on his laughter and legacy are the people who mattered most. His wife, Tammy Jean (Graves) Parrish, the love of his life. His mother, Mary Ann (Bentley) Greif, who first handed him a stubborn streak and a sense of loyalty that never wavered. His sons, Alexander Crockett Parrish and wife Chessica, and Charles Bentley Parrish Jr., who knew both the stern coach and the soft-hearted dad. His sisters, Janet Lynn (Parrish) Hendon and husband Keith, and Mary Lealan Adele (Parrish) Watts and husband Cody, who knew better than anyone how his loyalty and mischief walked hand in hand.
The granddaughters, Sophia Eva-Marie, Aubree Claire, and Harper Camille, were his greatest delight and gave him one more reason to stay young at heart. Around them is a wide circle of nieces, nephews, and “greats” who will always have stories of Uncle Bentley showing up when it mattered most.
Bentley’s story is carried forward not only by his own family, but also by Tammy’s father, sisters, and brother, who welcomed him wholeheartedly and shared in both the joy and the trials of this journey.
Celebration of life services will be conducted Monday September 22nd at 3:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be his fellow classmates from Springfield High School Class of 1974.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth department of Springfield Baptist Church and may be sent c/o the Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Joe Bagwell
January 22, 1944 ~ September 19, 2025
81 Years Old
Joseph Kempf “Joe” Bagwell, 81, of Springfield, passed from this life on Friday September 19, 2025, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted on Tuesday September 23rd at 12 noon at Grace Baptist Church in Springfield with Dr. Steve Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Joe was born January 22, 1944, in Springfield, to the late Walter and Bessie Florence Ellis Bagwell. He was retired from Robertson County Government, having worked in electrical maintenance, and was proud to be a certified electrician. Joe was a member of the Millwright Union and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joe was an avid UT Vols and TN Titans fan, and he was always ready to go riding around the countryside anytime someone wanted to go.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Vincent Bagwell, Sr., Billy Wayne Bagwell, Roy Bagwell, and James Bagwell, and by his brother-in-law: Earl Sowell. Joe is survived by his wife: Juli Miller Bagwell of Springfield, by his sons: Joseph Paul Bagwell of Franklin, KY, and Patrick Bagwell (Davida) of Portland, by his daughters: Patty Smith (Billy) of Franklin, KY, and Jesse Bagwell of Franklin, KY, by his bonus daughters: Mandie Martin (Bradley) of Mt. Juliet, and Ellie House (Austin) of Ashland City, by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Bobby Bagwell (Evonda), Johnny Bagwell (Sherry), and Juanita Bagwell, by his sisters and brothers-in-law: Elizabeth McClard (Joe), Norma Sowell, and Nancy Heatherly (Lewis), by his eleven grandchildren, four bonus grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
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Joshua Anthony Nolasco
June 30, 1995 – September 15, 2025
Nolasco, Joshua Anthony, age 30, of Springfield, Tennessee, left us too soon on September 15th, 2025. Born in Bakersfield, California on June 30, 1995, he was a graduate of Cal State University of Los Angeles where he majored in Accounting. While at CSULA, Josh became a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and was later elected as SAE Treasurer. Additionally, he received his Masters Degree from Mendoza College of Business from the University of Notre Dame in Accounting. Josh loved working as an Accountant for Brown & Brown CPA’s and was close to becoming a CPA himself. According to his family, “doing taxes” was Josh’s hobby.
Josh loved playing baseball, football, PlayStation, watching his favorite football teams (Notre Dame and the Indianapolis Colts), learning Jui-Jitsu, and of course, “Fantasy Football”. He started his own Fantasy Football league with Brown & Brown and forced the girls in the office to join the league. Just recently, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Springfield Rotary Club. Josh was a new member of Springfield Baptist Church where he was baptized on December 29th 2024. He never met a stranger, was always “chatty” when he saw you, and was a complete “jokester”.
He is survived by his loving mother, Maribel Hinojosa, Whittier, California; his father, Julio Nolasco, Springfield Tennessee; a brother, Noah James Vigil; maternal grandmother, Maria Hinojosa; paternal grandparents, Salvador and Leila Nolasco; and numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, September 21st, 2025 with visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the Springfield Baptist Church, 400 North Main Street, Springfield, Tennessee with Brother David Evans officiating. If you cannot attend, Josh’s service will be livestreamed at 4 pm CST Sunday – go to www.youtube.com/@springfieldbaptistchurch3540/streams A funeral service will be held at his home church, The Ark Montebello, Montebello, California on Monday, September 29th, 2025. Josh’s final resting place will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery at Notre Dame.
Josh’s family wishes to give special thanks to Mr. Ervin Brown and all the co-workers and friends at Brown & Brown CPA’s for their love and friendship. Additionally, the family would love to thank Sean Patterson of Austin & Bell for her assistance throughout the process, who is now a Notre Dame fan. Donations may be made to Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Josh’s honor to help cover his funeral expenses.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Faye Miller
April 9, 1943 – September 19, 2025
Barbara “Faye” Miller, affectionately known as “Bebaw”, age 82, of Joelton, Tennessee, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
A graveside service will be held at 1 o’clock pm, Tuesday, September 23, at EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View with Bro. Gene Parton officiating. Tristan Dobbs, Austin Miller, Jared Miller, Josh Miller, Jacob Foster, and Patrick Coyne will serve as pallbearers.
There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Faye was born on April 9, 1943, in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, to the late James & Willie Pearle Pentecost. She was employed at State Industries in Ashland City for many years and ended her career as Assistant Administrator at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City. She dearly loved her grandchildren. She also enjoyed flower gardening, quilting, needlepointing, and reading her Bible. She was a member of Joelton Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Adkins; daughters, Michele Rae & Angela Faye Adkins; son, Jeff Miller, and brother, Stan Pentecost.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Sonny Miller; son Eddie (Diane) Miller; daughter-in-law, Sissie Miller; grandchildren, Ryan, Austin (Autumn) Tristan (Kasey), Marissa (Hannah), Cecilia, Addison, Jessica (Steven), Jada, Jared (Bri), Josh, Kristin (Kevin), and Shelby (Bob); and great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Emmett, Lillian Faye, Reuben, Ramona, Raylan, Axel, Elijah, Lilly, and Sully.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Faye’s memory by mailing to National MPS Society, P.O. Box 14686, Durham, North Carolina 27709 or calling 877-MPS-1001 or 919-806-0101
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
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Michael Edward Plunkett
January 22, 1972 – September 19, 2025
Michael Edward Plunkett, age 53, of Greenbrier, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Tuesday, September 23rd, in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield, with Bro. Mark Carroll officiating. Entombment will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Marcus Head, Tommy Pinson, Chris Covington, Corey Blick, Steve Allensworth, and Craig Vaughn serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Monday, September 22nd, and again from 9am until time of the service at 10am Tuesday, September 23rd, at the funeral home.
Mr. Plunkett was born January 22, 1972 in Springfield, to the late Edward Ray Plunkett, and the late Barbara Lee White Plunkett. He received a Bachelor of Agriculture Science from Austin Peay State University and was an Outside Sales Representative with the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. Mr. Plunkett loved all things agriculture and the outdoors. He was an avid TN VOLS fan, loved music and loved his girls and family very much.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shannon Holman Plunkett; daughters, Jilliann Plunkett, and Jenna Beth Plunkett; sister, Robin (Jim) Duke; nieces, Brittany (Allen) Strickland, Bryanna (Chad) Tate, and Annabelle Brandon; nephew, Winn Brandon; 2 great nieces and 2 great nephews; father-in-law, Jerry (Sherry) Holman; mother-in-law, Ann (Jim) Vaughan; and sister-in-law, Wendy (Chuck) Brandon.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Rudolph Valentino Queen
August 11, 1938 – September 19, 2025
Rudolph Valentino “Rudy” Queen, age 87 of White House went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 19, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1938 in Morganton, NC to Russell Jennings & Nora Norton Queen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He attended the Christian Gospel Temple for forty plus years and had more recently attended the Gospel of Peace in Bowling Green, KY.
He had worked in sales up until his retirement, where he had most recently been employed with Toyota. Rudy enjoyed bowling, singing, vegetable and flower gardening and traveling, especially in the camper. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Robyn Brown; granddaughter, Mellisa Worrell; brother, Frank Queen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patsy Queen, White House, TN; son, Sean (Laurie) Queen, Bowling Green, KY; daughter, Dawn (Mark) Leniger, White House, TN; sisters, Joyce Lane and Lucy Jaynes, both of Winston-Salem, NC; 6 grandsons, Jake, Jeff, Charlie, Jordan, Tom and Jesse; 6 great-grandchildren, Oakley, Lilli, Kyleigh, Zealand, Finley and Ezra.
Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7pm at New Life Fellowship 3660Highway 31W White House, TN 37188. Visitation is planned from 5pm-7pm at the church prior to the service… Interment will be Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11am in White House Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers and with military honors. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
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Janet Loretta Reed
February 6, 1944 – September 20, 2025
Janet Loretta Taylor Reed beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Hendersonville, TN on September 20, 2025. There will be a private family entombment on Friday, September 26th in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Matthew Reed, Jack Wilkerson, Jay Michael Taylor, Jackson Taylor, Gus Carder and Robert Brown serving as pallbearers. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday September 27th, at 12 noon, at Springfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jason Jones and Rev. Dr. Jason Wilkerson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10am until time of the service at 12pm, at the church.
Janet was born February 6, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Horty L. and Edith Miller Taylor. She was a Class of 1962 graduate of Elizabethton High School, in Elizabethton TN. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, David Reed; together they recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this past June.
In 1971, David and Janet chose Springfield, Tennessee, as their home, where David joined the optometry practice of the late Dr. Lloyd Traughber. Janet earned her Associate Degree in Secretarial Science from Milligan College in 1964 and worked as a church secretary for several years. She was a member of Springfield First United Methodist Church, Springfield Federation of Woman’s Century Club, Nite Owls FCE/Homemakers Club, Monthly Thursday Bridge Group, and served as a Girl Scout leader, as well as a children and youth ministries volunteer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service that reflected her faith and will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.
She is preceded in death by Horty L. & Edith Miller Taylor and Joe (Shirley) Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Dr. David Reed; her children, Jennifer (Dr. Jason) Wilkerson and Wesley (Michelle) Reed; and her grandchildren, Jack (Daniela) Wilkerson, Matthew Reed, Kate Wilkerson, Caroline Reed, Abby Wilkerson and great-grandchild Eleanor Wilkerson. Additional survivors include her siblings; Dr. Bob (Joan) Taylor of Indianapolis, IN; Mike (Peggy) Taylor of Piney Flats, TN.; Ken (Barbara) Taylor of Hermitage, TN along with many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Springfield First United Methodist Church or The Patty Dunn Memorial Backpack Attack Program.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Christina Nichole “Nikki” Falencik
October 2, 1988 – September 21, 2025
Christina Nichole “Nikki” Falencik, age 36, of Adams, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Thursday, September 25th at the Adams United Methodist Church with Bro. Tyler Estep officiating. Burial will follow in the Bellwood Cemetery with Stephen Ayres, Scott Ayres, Evan Anderson, Austin Anderson, Andrew Thompson, and Josh Vincent serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Layton Falencik, and Colton Linger.
The family will receive friends from 3-6pm Wednesday, September 24th, and again from 9-11am Thursday, September 25th, at the church.
Mrs. Falencik was born October 2, 1988, in Springfield to Chris and Stephanie Traughber. She was the Owner and Operator of Gingham Roots and was a member of Adams United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Falencik was preceded in death by a son, Landon Falencik; and her great great grandmother, Willie Mae Pollard.
Nikki is survived by her husband, Matt Falencik; sons, Layton Falencik, Bennett Falencik, and Griffin Falencik; daughter, Ellie Mae Falencik; parents, Chris and Stephanie Traughber; grandparents, John Paul and Susan Anthony, Sr.; sisters, Chelsey (Dustin) Linger, Taylor Traughber, Maecy (Dustin) Chowning, and Presley Traughber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Austin & Bell Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Laura Ann Dodd
December 9, 1933 – August 18, 2025
Laura Ann Dodd, age 91, formerly of Ridgetop, TN passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Maple Cottages in Portland, TN. She was born December 9, 1933 in Stewart, TN to Calvin Nesbitt “Whitt: & Anne Lynch Phillips. She worked as a homemaker for most of her life, but had been employed in her younger years at Carrigan Iron Works. She enjoyed sewing and flower gardening. She was a member of Ridgetop Baptist Church, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and WMU Director.
Laura also loved helping with the Open Door Crisis Pregnancy Center in Springfield. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Gene Dodd; daughter, Bridget Pack; son, Dorian Dodd; brothers, Calvin Phillips and Eugene Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Valli (Randall Tucker) Hester, Bethpage, TN; sisters, Kay Piermico and Bonnie Endres, both of Erin, TN, Gaynell Hester, Mount Washington, KY and Nancy Goodman, Hendersonville, TN; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 12Noon at Ridgetop First Baptist Church 1757 US41 Ridgetop, TN 37152. Visitation will be held from 10am until the time of the service at the church. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
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