In Loving Memory: Obituaries May 1, 2016
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
Obituary for Anne Aydelotte
Elizabeth Anne Aydelotte, 80, of White House, died Friday April 29, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Friday May 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Milldale Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Milldale Chapel.
Mrs. Aydelotte was born January 15, 1936 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Robert and Pauline Wolfensberger Collins. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Aydelotte loved being outdoors, watching birds, flowers, gardening, and her cats. She loved keeping her grandchildren and participating in anything they were involved in. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Mary Lou Westcott and Priscilla Dollard.
Mrs. Aydelotte is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Gregg and Lisa Aydelotte of Springfield, Jeff and Winnona Aydelotte of White House, sister and brother-in-law: Bobbe and Fred Soper of Absecon, NJ, grandchildren: Sarah Aydelotte, Jeremiah Aydelotte, and Rachel Aydelotte.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission or to the Humane Society of Sumner County.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements
Obituary for Kathy Boyd Rafferty
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Boyd Rafferty, 65, of Springfield, died Thursday April 28, 2016 at her home. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday May 3rd at 4:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Kathy was born August 3, 1950 in Davidson County to the late Count and Ann Elizabeth Shockley Boyd. She was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1968. Kathy was the Tennessee State Dairy Princess in 1968, and was the runner up in the National competition. She had worked as a sales representative at Nasco, WDBL Radio, and Med-Par. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed tole painting, decorating, and loved her dogs.
Kathy is survived by her sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Wallace Love of Springfield, brother: Reynolds Boyd of Springfield, nieces: Brooke Hagewood, Courtney Hulsey, Victoria Love, Brandi Boyd, and Velvet Carrington, nephews: Corey Love and C.R. Boyd, great nephew: Cooper Hulsey, great nieces: Annalynn Boyd and Brittany Carrington.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the Kathy Boyd Rafferty Memorial Fund and be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements
Obituary for Gladys Mayo Moulton
Gladys Mayo Moulton, age 94 of Springfield, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Morningside of Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Coy and Joan Powell officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Joe Henry, Curt Mott, Bruce Rippy, Curtis Mott, Brett Rippy, Seth Stroud, Ivan Gregory, Ethan DeLoach, and Randy Wilson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Jake Jernigan, Jeffery A. Yates, and former colleagues, staff members, and students who were a part of Gladys Moulton’s teaching career.
Mrs. Gladys was born November 9, 1921 in Robertson County to the late Robert “Bob” and Eunice Ellis Mayo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Moulton,; her sister, Frances Mayo Kelley; and grandson-in-law, G. Charles Stroud.
Mrs. Moulton was a graduate of Coopertown High School, Lambuth College, and Austin Peay State University. She taught in Robertson County for 40 years: 2 years at Lamont School and 38 years at Coopertown Elementary and Middle School, and continued to be a substitute at Coopertown for many years. She was a longtime member of New Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as organist for more than 45 years. She served as a member of the NorthCrest Auxiliary and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She resided at Morningside for the last 8 years of her life where she loved and appreciated the support and friendship of the entire staff and where she made many lasting memories with all the friends she made there.
Mrs. Moulton is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janyth and Larry Henry of Cross Plains; son and daughter-in-law, John Christopher and Lisa Moulton of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Beth (Bruce) Rippy, Jane (Curt Jr.) Mott, Julie Stroud, Joe (Lacy) Henry, Sarah (Ethan) DeLoach, Paige (Luke) Lewis, and Lyndsey Moulton; great grandchildren, Brooke (Ivan) Gregory, Brett Rippy, Curtis (Farran) Mott, Caitlyn Mott, Seth Stroud, Brayden Suiter, Tatum Henry, Blake Henry, and Ella Kate DeLoach; great-great grandchildren, Emma Mott, Henry Gregory, and Cooper Mott; and loving caregivers and friends, Renee Redfern, Patsy Anderson, Shannon Sampson, and Robbie Carlton.
The family request if so desired for memorial contributions to be made to New Chapel United Methodist Church or NorthCrest Hospice. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements
Obituary for Sharon K. Nichols
Sharon Kaye Nichols, age 61, of Adams, died Saturday, April 30th, 2016, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 11 o’clock am in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Pastor Dennis Herron and Pastor Randy Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in Good Springs Cemetery with Kevin Williams, Stacey Holt, Eric Williams, Mike Williams, Don Mann, and Keith Morris serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Arms, Carney “Bub” Elliott, Mike Davis, and John Davis.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 1st, from 2:00-4:00PM, Monday 5:00-7:00PM, and again on Tuesday from 10am till the hour of service.
Ms. Nichols was born April 25, 1955 in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Bertha Nichols. She was a very loving, caring, and generous person that approached life with humor. She was a life-long member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Nelda Myers of Pleasant View; nieces, Shannon (Jason) James of New London, IA, Amy (Joshua) Tyree of Mt. Juliet, Jessica (Jonathan Swafford) Myers of Nashville; nephew, B.J. (Shannon) Nichols of Montgomery County, great-nieces, Kaya Williams of Pleasant View, Kailey & Laney Agoo of Mt. Juliet, Haley James of New London, IA, Ashley Nichols of Montgomery County; great-nephews, Jayce Tyree of Mt. Juliet, Christopher Nichols of Montgomery County, Jake James of New London, IA; sister of the heart, Ginger (Mike) Davis Williams of Adams; and best friend, Doris Meador of Murfreesboro.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church. Donations may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Funeral Home.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Wayne Binkley
Ollie “Wayne” Binkley, age 62, of Henrietta, died Friday, April 29th, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 2 o’clock pm in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Dr. Larry Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Woodall Cemetery with Travis Binkley, Will Shaw, Daniel Lankford, William Shaw, Calvin Shaw, and Triston Shaw serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 2nd, from 4:00-8:00PM and again on Tuesday from 12 Noon till the hour of service.
Mr. Binkley was born August 29, 1953 in Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee to the late Ollie and Mary Binkley. He owned his own business, Wayne’s Iron Works, where he worked as a welder and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Yvonne Adair, Naomi Hicks; sister-in-law, Jackie Binkley; and brother-in-law, Jerry Flynn, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Travis (Lea Ann) Binkley of Ashland City; daughters, Shavona (Will) Shaw of Ashland City, Jamie (Daniel) Lankford of Ashland City; brothers, David Binkley of Ashland City, Paul Binkley of Chapmansboro; sisters, Barbara (Jerry) Wood of Clarksville, Patsy Flynn of Nashville, Jean (Jerry) Moore of Clarksville; brother-in-law, Barney Hicks of Chapmansboro; grandchildren, William Calvin, Triston, MaryTaylor, Malachi, Josiah, Wyatt, Jedidiah; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Joe Palmer Townsend
Mr. Townsend passed away April 26, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1961 in Jackson, Mississippi to Atley Harold & Opal Palmer Townsend. He worked in retail for Service Jewelry and Repair.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kim Kemp Townsend, Cottontown, TN; daughter, Jordan Townsend, Cottontown, TN; brother, Ronald H. (Gaye) Townsend, Brandon, MS; sisters, Connie T. (Smitty) Powell, Hayneville, AL and Cindy T. (Joe) Gautreaux, Dallas, TX; Father and Mother-in-law, Ted and Barbara Kemp, White House, TN.
Funeral service was held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Dave Bowers officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with Jason Savell, Matt Richter, Michael Reisenbichler, Lorne Boger, Trevor Cole Bob Hubbs, Ernest J. Johns and Jamie Johnson serving as active pallbearers. Visitation was held Friday, April 29, 2016 6-8pm and Saturday, April 30, 2016 1-2pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements Entrusted To Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House,Tn.
Obituary for Willadean Swift
Age 83 of Greenbrier, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 25, 2016 at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.. Mrs. Swift was born April 13, 1933 in Sumner County, TN to Oliver Estle & Effie Alma Long Ray. She worked in sales for Cain-Sloan and also spent many years as a homemaker. She was a member of Zion Chapel Assembly of God.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Melody Lynn Swift; brother, Willie Ray. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles F. Swift of Greenbrier, TN; daughter, Teresa (David) Sivils, Smyrna, TN; brother; Bradley Ray, Lake Havasu, AZ; sisters, Bonnie O’Geal Woods, Shirley Swift, Betty (John) Faulkner, all of Greenbrier, TN and Sally Russell, Hendersonville, TN; grandson, Chad (Delara) Sulcer, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; great grandchildren, Jazmine and Atticus Sulcer, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Funeral service was held Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with Bro. Larry Marlar and Pastor Dale Ray officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was Thursday, April 28, 2016 2-8pm and Friday, April 29, 2016 12-2pm at the funeral home.
Because of the love & dedication that Mrs. Swift had for her church, memorial contributions are encouraged to Zion Chapel Assembly of God 2848 New Hall Road Greenbrier, TN 37073
Arrangements Entrusted To Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House,Tn.
Obituary for Martha “Pat” Eidson
Martha L. “Pat” Eidson, age 74 of Old Hickory, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at her residence. Austin & Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family received friends 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 and 10:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. The funeral was at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Chapel with Bro. Keith Lampley officiating. Burial followed in Spring Hill Cemetery, Goodlettsville, TN.
Pat was born in Davidson County, TN on November 3, 1941 to the late Bob and Bennie Adams Moore. She was a waitress and a homemaker.
She is survived by sons, Lawrence (Lisa) Belt, Robert Belt, Walter Belt, Nicky Belt; sister, Joann Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Arrangements Entrusted To Austin & Bell Funeral Home
Obituary for Margaret Ann Lake
Margaret Ann Lake, age 81, of Clarksville, died Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Memorial services to be held in Michigan at a later date. A mass in her memory will be said at St. Ann’s Church in West Nashville at 11:00 AM on May 15th.
Ms. Lake was born on January 8, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Margaret and John Flynn. She was a homemaker and of the Roman Catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Doug Lake; son, Terry Lake; 3 brothers; and a sister.
She is survived by her son, Brian (Linda Stratton) Lake of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Lori (Christopher) Speich of Ashland City; brother, James Flynn of Northville, Michigan; and grandchildren, Monika, Katarina, Alexander, Veronika, Abbie, and Avery.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.