In Loving Memory: Obituaries Nov. 6-12, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for James Scott Obituary
James Alvin Scott, age 87 of Goodlettsville, passed from this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Robert “Bob” Pearce officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery in Goodlettsville with Alan Pearce, Terry Hayes, Ronnie Bellar, Chip Brake, Larry Fields, and Tracy Sterry serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 until 7 PM and Wednesday from 10 AM until the time of service.
Mr. Scott was born September 11, 1936 in Goodlettsville to the late Henry and Jennie Hill Scott. At the time of his death he was the oldest living member of Springhill Baptist Church. He was retired from Dupont and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going to the beach, antique cars, and gardening, especially growing roses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clayron “Buck” Scott, and sisters, Elise Harper and Genell Lovell.
Surviving him are his wife of 67 years, Patsy Scott of Goodlettsville; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Mary Scott of Smyrna; and granddaughter, Erica Scott of Nashville.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Mrs Wanda Lou Keith
Mrs Wanda Lou Keith, age 70, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Living Waters Mission Church, 102 New Deal Rd., Cottontown, TN, 37048. Her wishes are to be cremated.
Wanda was born on September 11, 1953 in Springfield, TN to the late Willie George Bilyeu and the late Edna Moore.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert Keith of Franklin, KY; 1 daughter, Mary Elizabeth Black of Gallatin, TN; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Stout, Ashley Martin, Allie Martin and Elaylah Evans; 4 siblings, Louise Shaffer, Ruth Adams, Shirley Carroll and Jean Rawls; several nieces and nephews; best friends, Cathy and Kenny Black; and her fur babies, Pippa and Dooney.
Wanda was a member of Living Waters Mission in Cottontown, TN. She loved photography, her fur babies, grandkids and her husband.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844
Obituary for Carlos Alberto Dominguez-Velazquez
Carlos Alberto Domínguez-Velázquez, de 21 años, de Springfield, falleció el domingo 12 de noviembre de 2023 en Springfield. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 12 p.m. el sábado 18 de noviembre de 2023 en la capilla de Austin & Bell Funeral Home en Springfield. Seguirá el entierro en el cementerio de Elmwood con Ludiel Velázquez-González, Jenri Fabián Domínguez-Velázquez, Roberto Adrián Domínguez-Velázquez, Danier Velázquez-Velázquez, Amilter Velázquez-Velázquez, Aimer Velázquez-González y Oscar López Domínguez como portadores del féretro.
La familia recibirá a sus amigos de 4 a 8 p. m. el viernes y nuevamente desde las 10 a. m. hasta la hora del servicio a las 12 p. m. el sábado en la funeraria.
El Sr. Domínguez-Velázquez nació el 2 de agosto de 2002 en México, hijo de Irineo Domínguez-Villatoro y Marioli Ester Velázquez-González. Era un trabajador de una fábrica en Wood Grain Manufacturing.
Le sobreviven su madre, Marioli Ester Velázquez-González; padre, Irineo Domínguez Villatoro; hermanos, Jenri Fabián Domínguez-Velázquez, Roberto Adrián Domínguez-Velázquez y Justin Alexander Ramos-Velázquez; sus tíos, Ludiel Velázquez-González y Aimer Paz Velázquez-González; sus tías, Citali Maideth Velázquez-González y Melida Santos Velázquez-González; y una prima, Briana Hernández-Velázquez.
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Carlos Alberto Dominguez-Velazquez, age 21, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Saturday, November 18, 2023 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with Ludiel Velazquez-Gonzalez, Jenri Fabian Dominguez-Velazquez, Roberto Adrian Dominguez-Velazquez, Danier Velazquez-Velazquez, Amilter Velazquez-Velazquez, Aimer Velazquez-Gonzalez and Oscar Lopez Dominguez serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Friday and again from 10am until time of the service at 12pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Dominguez-Velazquez was born August 2, 2002 in Mexico to Irineo Dominguez-Villatoro and Marioli Ester Velazquez-Gonzalez. He was a factory worker with Wood Grain Manufacturing.
He is survived by his mother, Marioli Ester Velazquez-Gonzalez; father, Irineo Dominguez-Villatoro; brothers, Jenri Fabian Dominguez-Velazquez, Roberto Adrian Dominguez-Velasquez, and Justin Alexander Ramos-Velazquez; uncles, Ludiel Velazquez-Gonzalez, and Aimer Paz Velazques-Gonzalez; aunts, Citali Maideth Velazquez-Gonzalez, and Melida Santos Velazquez-Gonzalez; and a cousin, Briana Hernandez-Velazquez.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for William Brent Tate
William Brent Tate, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday November 9, 2023, at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday November 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Uniting Church, 200 5th Ave W. in Springfield, with Reverend Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, Reverend Jim Woodard, and Brother Eddie Bellar officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Brent was born October 7, 1960, in Springfield, to the late Billy Joe and Rita Fisher Tate. He was a graduate of East Robertson High School Class of 1978 and was a member of Milldale Presbyterian Church. Brent was a former car and farm implement salesman. He enjoyed chauffeuring people, the lake, anything that allowed him to be outside, and following people and posting his adventures with Zippy on Facebook. He was a sports fan, especially the Springfield Yellow Jackets, the TN Vols, and any sports his grandchildren were participating in. Brent was a family man that loved being with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Brent is survived by his wife of 43 years: Cynthia Holman Tate of Springfield, by his son and daughter-in-law: Jason and Brittany Bolen of Springfield, by his daughter and son-in-law: Jodie and Josh Reynolds of Springfield, by his grandchildren: Brandon Bolen, Ashton (Brianna) Bolen, Carson (April Rittenberry) Bolen, Hayden Reynolds, and Barrett Reynolds, and by his great grandchildren: Karter “Zippy” Bolen and Keeley Bolen.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made payable to Springfield High School to benefit the Football, Baseball, or Wrestling programs.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Lorene Elizabeth Farmer Clark
Lorene Elizabeth Farmer Clark, age 101, of Springfield, passed from this life on Thursday November 9, 2023, at her home.
A private family graveside service will be conducted in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Bro. David Davis and Bro. Judson Phenicie officiating. There will be a time of visitation, in celebration of Ms. Lorene’s life, with the family on Monday November 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church on 16th Ave. in Springfield.
Ms. Lorene was born December 12, 1921, in Cross Plains, to the late Henry Clay and Barbara Leona Rawls Farmer, Sr. She was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1939 and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Springfield. Ms. Lorene worked many years as a cook at Larry’s Restaurant, where she was well known for making all the desserts, breads, and cinnamon rolls. She loved her Lord, her family, and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Clarence B. Clark, by her sons: Robert and David Clark, by her siblings: Annie Hendrix, Louise Draughon, Tiney Bilyeu, Manora Dempsey, Carl, Ranel, and Henry Farmer, Jr., and by two grandchildren.
Ms. Lorene is survived by her sons: Bill (Francine) Clark of Nashville, Randy (Leanne) Clark of Springfield, by her daughters: Barbara West of Greenbrier, Lynn (Rick) Brewer of Springfield, and Elizabeth Clark of Greenbrier, by her grandchildren: Logan Clark, Victoria Clark, Robert Clark, Susan Clark, Penny Hill, Eric West, Cindy Clark, and Randy Clark, Jr., and by her eleven great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church and may be sent c/o the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Linda Roena Cooksey Howell
Linda Roena Cooksey Howell 72 of Springfield peacefully went to heaven surrounded by her loving children on November 6, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.
Linda came into this world on August 21, 1951, to parents Charles Franklin and Orene Elizabeth (Mayne) Cooksey in Duncan Oklahoma. She was later joined by brother Jimmy Franklin Cooksey in 1955. Charles was a pipe welder by trade and the family lived all over the United States. In 1963 they settled in Rock City, Illinois where Linda married the father of her children Loran Lincoln.
After several years Linda moved to Springfield, Tennessee where she met her husband of 27 years Billy Lawrance Howell. Linda’s family grew with the addition of Billy son’s Benny, Billy and Jimmy Howell.
Linda lived a happy and joyful life always giving you a warm smile, hugs of encouragement and love beyond measure. Linda will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The Family wants to thank Linda’s nurses and techs for the loving support and understanding they gave to Linda during her illness.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband Billy, sister-in-law Martha Searcy, great granddaughter Rayleigh Nicole Scruggs and ex-husband Loran Lincoln. Linda is survived by her children Melissa (Dean) Trott of Greenbrier, Ben (Karen) Lincoln, Steve (Melody) Lincoln, son-in-law Danny(Susan) Knight and sister-in-law Mary Parks all of Springfield. Grandchildren Kurstie (Beau) Scruggs of Cedar Hill, Aaron (Holly) Lincoln of Springfield, Joshua(Betty) Lincoln of Manhattan, New York, Zachary (Kayla) Lincoln of Chesapeake, Virginia, Mason Tylor Lincoln of Springfield, Alexis Brown and Trinity Brown of Greenbrier. Great-grandchildren Brylan, Daniella, Bennett, Jachin and soon to be born Kobie and Emersyn.
Graveside service will be conducted Friday November 17th at 2:00 p.m. in the Owens Chapel Cemetery with Tim Harris officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Darlene Milliken
Darlene Milliken, age 93, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o’clock am, Tuesday, November 14th, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Corey Minter officiating, and she will be eulogized by her great-granddaughter, Peyton Guthrie.
Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Joelton with Butch Rose, Danny Milliken, Jeremy Milliken, Ben Butler, Jason Binkley, Jimmy Ray, Randy Reeder, and Steven “S.T.” Lewis serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jeffery Binkley, James Binkley, Mike Mulchay, Jeff Harrison, Eddie Butler, Dr. Louis Johnson, Dr. Robert Mangialardi, and Dr. Byron Haitas.
The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell in Pleasant View from 4:00PM-8:00PM on Monday, November 13th, and again on Tuesday beginning at 9:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM.
Mrs. Milliken was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee on February 6, 1930 to the late Verner & Katherine Darrow Binkley. She loved her family, cooking, fishing, eating cornbread and buttermilk, cabbage, and turnip greens. She enjoyed cutting her grass, and helping others. Her great-great-granddaughter, Abby Guthrie, kept her very active for the last few years. Mrs. Milliken was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Milliken; son-in-law, Harold Turrentine; sister, Frances Milliken; and brothers Wallace, Charles, and Lytle Binkley.
She is survived by daughters Dean Turrentine, Rita (Jeff) Harrison, Barbie (Eddie) Butler; son, Bud (Edith) Milliken; daughter-in-law, Roanda Milliken; sister, Kathleen Johnson; special friend, June Sykes; grandchildren Trena Ray, Amy Binkley, Danny Milliken, Wendy Gleaves, Keri Coffman, Jeremy Milliken, and Ben Butler; great-grandchildren Peyton Guthrie, Easton, Eli, & Eden Milliken, Rilee & Caleigh Gleaves, Kyle & Kooper Coffman, and Violet & George Butler; great-great-grandchild, Abby Guthrie; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Michael Anthony McCoy Sr
Visitation Friday, November 17, 2023 10AM-1PM at Austin & Bell in White House.
Funeral service Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1PM in the chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Alice Mai Horton
Alice Mai Horton, age 79 of White House passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her home. She was born April 3, 1944 in Nashville, TN to Bobby and Luradene Lemons Parsley. She worked as a housekeeper for Hampton Inn before her retirement. She enjoyed dancing, eating chicken tenders and catfish, collecting antique dolls, as well as robes and nightgowns. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren most of all. She was an avid cleaner and enjoyed keeping things neat and tidy.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Willow Dean Kennedy; brother, Bobby Parsley. She is survived by her sons, Robert Shoemaker, Goodlettsville and Billy Shoemaker, Cottontown, TN; daughters, Carol Jones, Old Hickory, TN, Joann Hulka, and Kathy Greer, both of White House, TN and Lisa (Brian Cole) Greer, Cottontown, TN; sisters, Mildred (Bill) Nelson, Indiana, Mattie Jane (Don) Hudson, Ashland City, TN and Elizabeth (Ray) Krebs, Jacksonville, FL; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.; her little chihuahua, Bo.
Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Gene Hannah officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4-8PM and Thursday, November 16, 2023 9AM-1PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Curtis Wayne Thomas
Curtis Wayne Thomas, age 76 of White House passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at North Crest Medical Center in Springfield. He was born July 18, 1947 in Russellville, KY to John Riley & Edna Marie Ballard Thomas. He worked as a boilermaker for the Boilermakers Union and as a supervisor for UNARCO and Electrolux. He proudly served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2283 and the Eagles Post #3928 in Russellville, Arkansas. He enjoyed hunting, especially frogs and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnny Dale Thomas; sister, Margaret Williams. He is survived by his wife, Tina Thomas, White House, TN; step-sons, Timothy (Marilyn) Barrett, Greenbrier, TN and Steven Barrett, White House, TN; step-daughter, Stephanie Skaggs, White House, TN; brothers, Jesse (Sue) Thomas, Smithville, VA, David (Nikki) Thomas, Hawaii and Ronnie Thomas, Westmoreland, TN; sisters, Jeanette Rose and Betty (Frank) Williams, both of Russellville, KY and Barbara Craig, Cedar Hill, TN; 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor B.J. Barnes officiating and with military honors. Visitation is planned for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 3PM-6PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to Austin & Bell to help with funeral expenses.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Kathryn Coleman Bice
Kathryn Coleman Bice, age 73, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at American House Assisted Living in Hendersonville.
Mrs. Bice’s wishes were to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Mrs. Bice was born April 23, 1950 in Valdosta, GA to the late David James Alex Coleman and Sarah Virginia Marshall Coleman. She was an Accountant with Kroger Grocery Stores.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bice was preceded in death by her husband, James William Bice; sister, Virginia Marie Coleman; and a brother, James Alex Coleman.
She is survived by a brother, David Alex (Teresa) Coleman; sister, Dorothy Lee Deloach; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Eula Bell Riddle
Eula Bell Riddle, age 84, of Greenbrier, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at NHC Hendersonville.
Funeral services were conducted at 1pm Saturday, November 11th at the Hendersonville Pentecostal Church with Bishop Rodger Thaxton officiating. Burial followed in the Beech Cemetery.
The family received friends from 10am until time of the service at 1pm Saturday at the church.
Mrs. Riddle was born September 23, 1939 in Marshall County, to the late Oscar and Minnie James Pruitt. She was a homemaker and a founding member of Hendersonville Pentecostal Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Riddle was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Howard “Pete” Riddle; and sisters, Juanita and Jean.
She is survived by her sons, Donnie Sanders, Kent (Loretta) Riddle, Steve (Terry) Riddle, and Bobby Riddle; 5 grandchildren, Chelsea, Brock, Ryan, Michael and Cassie; and 1 great grandchild, Waylon James.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Walter Edward Lee, Jr.
January 25, 1960 — November 6, 2023 Orlinda
Walter Edward Lee, Jr. passed away on November 6, 2023, in Hendersonville, TN. He was born on January 25, 1960, in Bristol, VA. Walter was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. IN THE NEWS
Walter had a fulfilling career that spanned over several years. He retired from Kroger after dedicating 23 years of his life to the company. Additionally, he worked as a Salesman for Gupton Motors. His dedication and strong work ethic were evident in everything he did.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Walter lived a vibrant and lively life filled with cherished memories. He loved celebrating Halloween as the “Scary House” in Orlinda and spending quality time with his family during barbeques. Walter enjoyed traveling to Panama City Beach and indulging in delicious seafood at his favorite restaurants. Above all else, spending time with his cherished family, especially his favorite daughter, brought him immense joy.
Walter was a man of many interests and hobbies. He had a passion for collecting Stephen King novels and was an avid fan of Case Knives. These interests exemplified his love for stories and craftsmanship.
In addition to his successful career and hobbies, Walter had many accomplishments that made him proud. He served as the Vice Mayor of the City of Orlinda and held the prestigious position of Past Master of Crystal Fountain Masonic Lodge #282. At the time of his passing, he was serving as the Secretary. He was a Master Mason and also held the esteemed 32nd Degree Scottish Rite.
Walter’s warm personality left an unforgettable impression on everyone he met. Known for being funny, fun-loving, and light-hearted, he naturally attracted people towards him. Walter had a genuine talent for making others feel welcomed and valued.
Walter is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Lee, his devoted daughter, Alicia (Stephen) Perry, and his mother, Wilma Bryant Lee. He is also survived by his sister Cynthia (Bruce Woliver) Lee, brother Barry Lee, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Walter Edward Lee Sr., his mother-in-law, Mary Russell Gregory, and brother, Terry Dean Lee.
To honor and remember Walter Edward Lee Jr., visitation and funeral services will be held at the Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 4005 Memorial Blvd in Springfield, TN. The visitation took place on November 8th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Another visitation was held on November 9th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Sulpher Springs Cemetery with pallbearers Richard Tanner, Tony Ayers, JW Rogers, Matthew Sneed, Greg Keith, Michael Wilcox, Blake Hester, and Joel Pearson. Honorary pallbearers will be Crystal Fountain Masonic Lodge and Gupton Motors.
Walter’s presence will forever be missed, but his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Arrangements entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens
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Obituary for Daniel “Dan” Preston Atkinson
On November 9, 2023, Rev. Daniel (Dan) Preston Atkinson of Hendersonville, TN, stepped into glory after a short illness in Nashville, TN. Dan was born November 3, 1953, in Beckley, WV to the late Rev. John S. Atkinson and Betty Lou (Corona) Atkinson. He is also proceeded in death by his sister Sarah Kimberly Keaton. In addition to his mother, Dan is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara Elizabeth (Clay), sisters Cindy Justus and husband Phillip of Princeton, WV and Cathy Matherly and husband Mike of Princeton, WV as well as Brother-in-Law Kenneth Keaton of Pipestem, WV. Also surviving, son John Brent Atkinson and wife Amber of Springfield, TN, and daughter Lori Beth Atkinson of Hendersonville, TN. He is also survived by four Grandsons, Drew Preston, Jake Edward, Kaden Brent, and Clay Xavier, in addition to many loving nieces and nephews.
Dan grew up in Beckley, WV and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1971 while being known as “Butkus Junior” All-State Middle Linebacker. He was later enshrined into the WWHS Sports Hall of Fame. Dan went on to play football and baseball for Concord (College) University for 3 years. His college career(s) ended in August of 1974, just three months after making the life-changing decision to trust Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, due to a serious motorcycle accident. As he testified many times this “accident” brought him to the two best places in his life. 1) Serving as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and 2) the realization of Barbara as the Love of his Life. Dan went on to attend Appalachian Bible College and served with his father as Associate and Youth Pastor at Cooks Chapel Baptist Church in Pipestem, WV for 22 years. To hundreds of young people, he was affectionately known as “Coach”. Dan also served as principal of Pipestem Christian Academy for 8 years. For the next 20+ years he served in many roles but none more important than Papaw. Dan was fiercely passionate about his Lord and his family.
The family will honor Dan with a memorial service on December 29th at 11:00 AM in at the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton, WV. Dan’s internment will be at the Neely Family Cemetery in Pipestem, WV.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations for funeral expenses be made to Barbara Atkinson’s Venmo @dpa1492.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Leroy Wilson Bibee
Leroy Wilson Bibee, age 87, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services were conducted at 1pm Wednesday, November 8th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Doug Thornton officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends from 4-7pm Tuesday, and again from 12-1pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bibee was born August 28, 1936 in Springfield to the late “Frank” and Annie “Eva” Morris Bibee. He was a U.S. Army veteran. People remember him best as their friendly trash truck driver for the city Public Works department or from the Precision Car Wash in White House.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bibee was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Bibee, Richard Henry “R.H.” Bibee, Virgil Bibee, and Burns Bibee; and a sister, Annie Carroll.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia Bibee; son, Charlie (Cheryl) Bibee; daughters, Debbie (James) Walls, and Karen Bibee; 4 grandchildren, Riley (Kayla) Bibee, Cassidy Bruinga, Brian (Alesha) Mason, and Kellye Mason; and 7 great grandchildren, Hannah, Aiden, Averie, Liam, Layla, Kane, and Maple.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or by visiting www.cancer.org or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or by visiting www.heart.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Mayre Jane Orders Lawrence
Mayre Jane Orders Lawrence, 99, of Franklin, KY, and formerly of Orlinda, passed from this life on Friday November 3, 2023, at her home.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in the Williams Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Rick Robinson officiating. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Lawrence was born February 9, 1924, in Morganton, NC, to the late Paul Timothy and Ruth Irene Bobbitt Orders. She was a retired production line worker with Auburn Hosiery Mill and was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Everett Gossett Lawrence, and by her sisters: Geneva Glenn Wilson and Pauline McGhinnis.
Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Rhett J. and Vickie Lawrence of Bowling Green, KY, and Gregg T. Lawrence of Franklin, KY, and by her three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Williams Chapel Baptist Church
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Sutton Grey Ellis
Sutton Grey Ellis was stillborn on Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Centennial Women’s Hospital.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday November 5th at 3:00 p.m. in the Head’s Church Cemetery in Cedar Hill with Tim Harris officiating. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Sutton is survived by her parents: Cody Ellis and Kelcy Tomlin of Cedar Hill, by her sister: Aspen Rae Ellis, by her grandparents: Jeff and Johnna Ellis of Cedar Hill, Billy and Shelby Tomlin of Springfield, by her great grandparents: Loel and Judy Watts of Cedar Hill, Linda Tomlin of Laverne, Billy and Lori Tomlin, Sr., of Camden, Cornelia “Peanut” Brady of Cedar Hill, and Carolyn Ward of Cookeville, by her aunts: Sierra Tomlin of Springfield and Kayla McMillan of Cookeville, and by her uncle: Cole Ellis of Cedar Hill.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Ruby Ann Heard Worrell
Ruby Ann Heard Worrell, 85, of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Monday October 30, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center.
There was a time of visitation with the family on Saturday November 4th from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Mrs. Worrell was born April 2, 1938, in New Johnsonville, to the late Elmer and Ola Spencer Heard. She was a retired secretary with Service America and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Worrell enjoyed crocheting and word search puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Charles Michael “Mike” Green, and by her siblings: Gladys Himes, Lula Eden, O’Neal Heard, Christine Sherrod, Ethel Clement, and Julie Malady.
Mrs. Worrell is survived by her husband of 50 years: Gerald Wayne Worrell of Greenbrier, by her grandson: Joshua “Josh” Green of Greenbrier, and by her sisters: Josephine Smith and Nan Eddleman.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent c/o the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Lynn Coleen Merritt
Lynn Coleen Merritt, 71, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday October 30, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brandon Patterson officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Hunter Bilyeu, Austin Bilyeu, Hunter Clark, Mat Cordova, Dale Merritt, and Jacob Merritt. The family received friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Lynn was born April 27, 1952, in Flint, MI, to the late James Ernest and Helen Deloris Rex McMillan. She was a retired School Bus driver for Metro Schools. Lynn loved her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Roger Dale Merritt, Sr., by her son: Jason Brian Merritt, by her great grandchild: Ropyr Clark, and by her brother: James Albert McMillan.
Lynn is survived by her children: Katherine Deloris (Tom) Williams of Springfield, Jamie Lynn (Charlie) Patterson of Nashville, Roger Dale (Carol) Merritt, Jr., of Hermitage, and Sandra Lee Merritt of Lebanon, by her grandchildren: Brittany (Mat) Cordova, Brandon Patterson, Danielle Elmore, Dale Merritt, Jacob Merritt, Charity Mackenzie, Stephanie (Hunter) Clark, Hunter (Gabby) Bilyeu, Austin Bilyeu, Makalynn Lee, and Delacey Lee, by her 10 great grandchildren with #11 soon to be, by her companion and best friend: Philip Trent Jones, by her sister: Teresa Ann (Roy) Pulley of Indian Mound, and by the one that out ranked anyone else, her Boston Terrier, Billy.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Mary E Hardin
Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2023 9AM-12PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Committal service and burial , Thursday, November 9, 2023 @1PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
A full obit will be posted when arrangements are finalized.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Eugenia Frances Bozeman
Eugenia Frances Bozeman, age 89, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home.
Graveside services were conducted at 1:30pm Tuesday, November 7th in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Thompson Lane, Nashville with Bro. David Royalty officiating. Pallbearers were Aaron Brewington, Allen Whitely, Matt Bayes, Will Perry, Taylor Bozeman, and Christian Bozeman.
Mrs. Bozeman was born May 12, 1934, in Acworth, GA to the late Clyde and Frances Griffin Prather. She was a Pre-School Teacher for many years.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bozeman was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Gene Bozeman in 1992; and a sister, Sara Jordan.
She is survived by a son, Robert Bozeman; daughters, Susan (Allen) Whitely, Debra (Doug) Brigham, and Jennifer Bozeman; 7 grandchildren, Aaron (Caroline) Brewington, Amanda (Matt) Bayes, Ashley (Will) Perry, Taylor (Alexandria) Bozeman, Christian (Giulia) Bozeman, Emily Peterson, and Sarah Bobbitt; 8 great grandchildren, Emerene, Evelen, Elene, Sophie, Gabe, Liam, Luke, and Baker; and a brother, Tommy Prather.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Jimmy Whitworth
James Felix Whitworth “Jimmy”, age 79, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
A graveside service was conducted at Mallory’s Cemetery in Chapmansboro at 2:30PM on Sunday, November 5th, with Bro. Terry Forrest officiating. Burial followed with Drew Whitworth, Carl Whitworth, Neal Austin, Wesley Weakley, Shane Weakley, and Charles Hunter serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Sunday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM prior to the graveside service.
Mr. Whitworth was born on May 6, 1944, in Cheatham County, Tennessee, to the late William Harvey Whitworth, Sr. and Ruby Whitworth Mathis. He was a retired general contractor in the construction business and was a member of Mallory’s Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 10 brothers & sisters.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Eddie Whitworth; sons, Keith Whitworth & Mark (Amy) Whitworth; brother, John Mathis; sisters, Mary Nunley & Susie Zell; and grandchildren, Jamie (Shane) Weakley, Addison Whitworth, Drew (Colby) Whitworth, and Abby Whitworth.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mallory’s Church, 4330 Thomasville Road, Chapmansboro, Tennessee 37035
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Stephen Wayne Sloan
Stephen Wayne Sloan, age 54, of Cross Plains, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Sloan was born November 12, 1968 in Madison, TN to Stephen L. Sloan and the late Judy Anderson Sloan. He loved, and devoted his time, to working with kids through teaching Sunday School, working with youth camps, and many other activities. Mr. Sloan loved music, was a drummer, and was a really great artist. He was a member of Long Hollow Church.
Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lynna Sloan; sons, Luke Sloan, Ben Sloan, Levi Sloan, and Bo Sloan; daughters, Mikayla Sloan, Camille (Nathan) Walker, Reagan Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Olivia Sloan, Lily Sloan, and Melody Sloan; father, Stephen (Cindy) Sloan; brother, Jerrod Parnell; sisters, Casey Sloan, and Carey (James) Buckley; and 2 special cousins, Tammy Hardaway, and Teresa Hester.
Mr. Sloan’s wishes were to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to, or by sponsoring a child through, an organization that was dear to Stephen’s heart, Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 or by visiting www.compassion.com
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Tammie Darlene O’Bryan
Tammie Darlene O’Bryan, age 57, of Burns, TN, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:30pm, Monday, November 6, at Highland Chapel in Ridgetop, TN. with Brother Jon Briggs officiating. Burial followed in the Greenbrier Cemetery with Adam Elmore, Shane Kaatz, Blake Garza, Cecelia Garza, Seth Elmore and John Elmore serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was 1:00pm until time of service at 2:30pm.
Mrs. O’Bryan was born December 2, 1966 in Springfield, TN, to Roger Dean Adcock and the late Wanda Gail West. She worked in medical billing.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. O’Bryan was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Paul O’Bryan, son, Timmy Elmore and brother, Scotty Starr.
She is survived by son, Adam Dwight Dean Elmore; daughter, Sarah Nicole Kaatz; sisters,
Kim Rice and Amanda Hayes; and 13 grandchildren, Cecelia Garza, Seth Elmore, Deborah Kaatz, Abigail Elmore, McKenzie Elmore, Lucas Elmore, Addison Elmore and Raelyn Elmore.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Dorothy Carol Hall
Dorothy Carol Hall, age 74 of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at The Residence of Alive Hospice. She was born April 9, 1949 in Nashville, TN to Billy Charles Hall and Dorothy Virginia Hiland. She worked as an elementary school teacher for Metro Nashville Schools before her retirement. She enjoyed teaching and loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children. She loved sharing gifts, holidays and meals with her family. She always made the holidays more special for the ones she loved.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Teri Pinkston; brother, Billy Charles Hall, II. She is survived by 4 nieces, Shyla (Glen) Hutchison, Franklin, TN, Dyana (Brent) Clark, White House, TN, Kristen (Trevor) Pinkston Knowles, Nashville, TN and Melissa Danielle Hall, Mesa, AZ.
A Private family funeral service was held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House. Private family interment followed at 3PM in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville, TN with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Private family visitation was Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to www.ywamsunshinecoast.com for the 2024 missions work of her nephew, Ethan Hutchison.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for James William Bice
James William Bice, age 68, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Waters of Springfield.
A Masonic Service was conducted at 7pm Friday, November 3rd in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with the Western Star Masonic Lodge #9 officiating.
The family received friends from 5-7pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bice was born August 4, 1955 in Alameda, CA to the late Cecil and Annie Catherine Bond Bice. He was an Electrical Engineer with Smith Seckman Reid Engineering. Mr. Bice was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church, a member of the Coopertown Men’s Club, a 3rd degree Master Mason with Western Star Masonic Lodge #9, and an avid Alabama fan.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bice was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Steven Bice.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathryn Coleman Bice; sister, Tina (Tommy) Cutts; half sister, Mildred Kirkland; sister-in-law, Charlene Bice; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Following the visitation and Masonic service, Mr. Bice’s wishes were to be cremated.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Linda Bell Sims
Linda Bell Sims, age 98, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was always looking forward to the next gathering of friends; and we know there will be a party in Heaven when Linda Bell arrives!
Linda is preceded in death by her husband Wilson “Woody” Sims and her daughter Linda Rickman “Ricki” Sims Baer of Nashville, TN; brothers Robert Henry Bell Jr and Carney Rickman Bell of Springfield, TN; and her parents Margaret and Robert Henry Bell of Springfield, TN. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Sims Haizlip (Wilson) of Chattanooga, TN; her son Wilson Sims Jr (Ann) of Asheville, NC; her son-in-law Terry Blair (Ricki’s husband) of Nashville, TN; her grandchildren: Jeff Edmonds (Lourdes Cuellar) and their daughters Panambi and Luna Edmonds Cuellar of Nashville; Philip Edmonds (Linsey) of Driggs, ID; Callie Sims of Asheville, NC and Jenny Sims of Santa Barbara, CA.
Born May 25, 1925, Linda thought she was the luckiest person in the world to have grown up in Springfield, TN. She loved to tell stories about living right down the street from her grandmother, Big Mamma, and the simple joys of a small town. She believed Springfield was as good as it gets: small enough that she could be chosen homecoming queen four years in a row, but close enough so she could get to the brighter lights of Nashville. In the summers as a young girl, she rode the train to Camp Nagawicka in Wisconsin where she made lifelong friends. She played fierce basketball on the Springfield High basketball team and loved going to the Springfield High state championship football games. She attended the University of New Mexico her freshman year, then transferred to Duke University where she fell in love with Nashvillian Woody Sims, a student at the University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC. After college, she worked as a model in New York City, yet soon followed her heart back to Nashville and her beloved Woody.
They married August 12, 1948, and lived the rest of their long lives in Nashville. Linda worked several years as a social worker at the Nashville Welfare Department and also typed her husband’s law briefs. They enjoyed their fabulous group of friends and riding horses together on Woody’s family farm on the outskirts of Franklin. Then along came the children! She used to shake her pretty head and say, “3 under 3!”. Somehow, they all survived the often chaotic and fun-filled life on Westview Ave. Linda was equally at home at an elegant gala, or teaching a children’s Sunday School class.
Linda’s adult life was highlighted by the family trips to Yellowstone and Disneyland parks in the station-wagon and being with their friends, the Monteagle gang, in all their many rollicking times together. Holidays were especially important to her with brother Carney and his family, in Springfield, and all the Sims family in Nashville. Linda and Woody loved sharing and entertaining at their vacation home in Bay Point, FL. In 1990 they built their Cashiers, NC mountain retreat, “Beulah Land”, where they enjoyed many summers with great friends and family. Linda helped originate “Grandmommy’s Camp” for the grandchildren at High Hampton. In Cashiers, Linda played spirited games of tennis and golf and further developed her love of painting, leaving us with beautiful landscapes and mountain memories. Each summer began and ended with the epic packing up and travel with their beloved Jack Russell terrier, “Precious”.
Linda and Woody later moved from Westview Avenue to their current home in Foxhall Close. There she was proud to be one of the Foxy Ladies and loved her neighborhood. Known for her style, charm and beauty, she made it her business to be delightful company. To everyone, vibrant and adorable Linda was known for her positive energy, her determination and her love of family and friends. Wherever Linda was, one could be sure a party would ensue! Many of her adventures are captured in her autobiography, Once Upon Another Time.
Throughout her life, Linda was a dedicated, selfless civic and church volunteer, particularly for the betterment of women and their families. For over 30 years Linda was passionate about the YWCA, Nashville, serving on its Board of Directors for many years, eventually rising to President. In her active church life at Vine Street Christian and later West End United Methodist, her enthusiasm for every arm of life there was contagious; she loved their fellowship and programs as much as she did the worship experience itself. She was also an active member of the Junior League of Nashville, the Centennial Club, Belle Meade Country Club and Stoneycrest Garden Club.
Linda, like so many of the Greatest Generation, faced numerous challenges: the Great Depression, World War II, the loss of a brother and the challenge of raising three fun-loving and rebellious kids in the sixties. Yet through her strong faith, she saw the world from a glass half-full, with gratitude, her buoyant Spirit lightening the toughest days of her life.
Linda loved all her Bell and Sims families, and was especially close to her nieces Karen Bell Moore, Sperry Bell Simmons, and nephew Robert Bell; and yes, she made sure everyone knew they and she were direct descendants of the Bell Witch. With family and friends, Linda loved weaving her family history into the simplest moments to her greatest adventures, in fact, every day with Linda was an adventure!
Linda’s spontaneous laughter, mischievous spirit, and deep loyalty to friends and family will be missed. Her life was broad and touched so many. With an open heart, and humming a catchy tune, she has crossed over now to be with her Lord, with whom she always found everlasting Peace.
Visitations will be Sunday, November 12 from 4:30-6:00 pm and Monday, November 13 from 9:30-11:00 am in Reed Hall, West End United Methodist Church. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 am on Monday, the 13th, in the Main Sanctuary, West End United Methodist, 2200 West End Avenue in Nashville. A private burial will occur at the Bellwood Cemetery in Adams, TN at a later date.
The Sims and Bell families would like to express our deepest gratitude to the angels at SOS (Serving our Seniors) caregivers for their quality care that carried us all through these last few years. Ulina Holt, Linda Carr and many others, we love you.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests remembrances be made in honor of Linda Sims to: Project Redesign P.O. Box 159276 Nashville, TN 37215; the YWCA of Middle Tennessee 1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215; or to the church that she loved, West End United Methodist Church, 2200 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
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