In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 16-22, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for David Earl Miller
David Earl Miller, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday October 25th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Curtis Hester officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
David was born April 17, 1953, in Clinton, TN, to the late Bill and Lessie Pauline Marlow Miller. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1971 and was a member of Christ Community Apostolic Church in Springfield. David worked several years for Better Block, and then for Macy’s in Portland. He loved metal scrapping, ginseng hunting, and anything that he could be outdoors doing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Charles Clayton Miller.
David is survived by his brothers and sister-in-law: Jim and Kitty Miller of Springfield, and Melvin Miller of Springfield, by his niece: Dr. Courtney Dickson and husband Kyley of Knoxville, by his nephew: Christopher William Miller of Springfield, and by his great niece: Ruth Kathryn Dickson of Knoxville.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Robertson County Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses for Mr. Miller.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Tabby
Tabitha “TABBY” Brooke Chapin, age 16 of Cross Plains, TN passed away October 22, 2023 at her home. She was born October 31, 2006 in Tullahoma, TN to Bryanna Chapin. She worked as a crew trainer for McDonald’s in White House and was a junior at East Robertson High School. She was treasurer of the National Honor Society, a member of the BETA Club and the Math Club President. She loved art and her 2 cats, her 2 dogs and her bearded dragon.
Tabby is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Colleen Furman. She is survived by her Mom and Dad, Ken and Bryanna Furman; sisters, Paxton Furman and Madison Chapin, all of Cross Plains, TN; paternal grandfather, Marshall Furman, Middletown, NY; maternal grandparents, Shawn and Debra Chapin, Manchester, TN; boyfriend, Noah Elliott, Cros Plains, TN; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Friday, October 27, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Cindy
Cynthia “Cindy” Annette Day, 66 years old, of Cross Plains, Tennessee passed away on October 22, 2023. She was born September 16, 1957, in San Jose, California to Malcolm and Cecelia Sewell. She attended Highland Academy in Portland, Tennessee and graduated in the class of 1976. She then attended Southern Missionary College and graduated in 1978 with an ASN. After which she served as a Student Missionary in Japan for the 1978-1979 school year. She married her best friend Thomas (Tom) Day in London, Kentucky on August 15, 1980. In her adult years Cindy worked 40 years as a Registered Nurse, tended her second job of growing a productive fruit and vegetable garden that fed so many people, joyfully devoted her time to the children and youth at White House Seventh-day Adventist Church, and loved children and grandchildren with actions, reading stories, and sharing garden produce. Cindy and Tom traveled to many mission trips to help build churches, serve the sick, and share Jesus.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Tom Day, RN, daughter Rachel C. (Scott) Hansen, PharmD, and their children Josiah Sackett, Becca Eloise, and Lincoln Horatio; and daughter Rose Mary (Bobby, Jr.) Wint, FNP, and their children Nolan Howard and Cooper Thomas. She is survived by her siblings Sylvia (John) Sutton, and Yolanda (Carl) Riley, Sonja Bell, Jim Sewell, Johnny (Linda) Day, Larry Harrison, Donnie (Lisa) Day. She is also survived by Aunt Verna (Del) Demick, Aunt Alice Gerrans, Uncle Wesley (Jacqueline) Gerrans. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Christy Yech, John Sutton, II, Lisa Sutton, Carla (Rod) Snow, Katrina (William) Crawford, Patrick (Erin) Riley, April Tonsberg, Carmen (Josh) Day, Cassandra Crausaz, Sarah (Kevin) Schmidt, James (Denise) Day, Jr., Craig Day, Sol Day, Kristina Day, Jonathan (Tonya) Harrison, Jennifer (Christopher) Scruggs, John (Rosa) Day, Lauren (Rob) Spires. As well as 18+ great-nephews and 10+ great-nieces, many cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by parents Malcolm and Cecelia Sewell and siblings-in-marriage James Day and Carol Harrison.
Her steady loving presence will be missed and we all look forward to seeing her again when Jesus comes back.
Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Jeremy Leggett officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Plains Cemetery with Scott Hansen, Tony Ayers, Bobby Wint, Patrick Riley, Johnny Sutton, Matthew Sweet, Scott Miller, Eric Miller and Chris Scruggs serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5PM-8:30PM and Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10AM-12PM and 1PM-2PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to White House Seventh Day Adventist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Charles Lassiter
Charles Bluford Lassiter, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at NorthCrest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Greenbrier with Brother Jon Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenbrier Cemetery with Roane Choate, David Mayes, Michael Lassiter, Seth Choate, Jarreth Lassiter and Jerry Wooden serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Al Wiley, Tyler Thacker and Noah Harrington.
Visitation will be held at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 4-8pm and at the church on Wednesday from 10am until the hour of service at 12pm.
Mr. Lassiter was born January 10, 1942 in Greenbrier to the late Virgil “Rip” and Annie Mae Wilson Lassiter. He worked as a railroad conductor for CSX for 39 years, was a tobacco farmer, and was a life-long member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a founding charter member of American Legion Post 45.
Mr. Lassiter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Reid Lassiter; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lori Lassiter; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Roane Choate, Christy and David Mayes and Karen and Jerry Wooden; brothers and sister-in-law, Carl Lassiter, Wendell and Irene Lassiter and Lynn Lassiter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois Clark, Drucilla and Stan Duffer and Vanessa and Mark Thompkins; and grandchildren, Seth (Alyssa) Choate, Rebecca (Tyler) Thacker, Jarreth Lassiter and Savannah Mayes.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Nancy Belcher
Nancy Katherine Belcher, age 87, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 3:00PM on Saturday, November 4th, with Jon Amspaugh officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00PM until the hour of service at 3:00PM.
Mrs. Belcher was born on January 25, 1936, in Coopertown, Tennessee, to the late Alfonso & Elsie Mai Ledbetter Drake. She was a hairdresser for over 25 years and enjoyed yardwork, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, John William Butler; brothers, Leonard Drake and T.R. Drake; and sisters, Margaret Lee and Sue Gifford.
Survivors include her son, Thomas (Brenda) Butler; daughter, Alda Butler; grandchildren, Joseph (Susan) Morelli, Chloe (Cody) Sliger, and Quentin (Kelsey) Butler; and great-grandchildren, Liam Morelli, Piper Morelli, Lawson Butler, Felicity Franks, Blakelee Sliger, and Harper Sliger.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203-9658
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Weldon Truman Bunch
Weldon Truman Bunch, age 75 of White House passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1948 in RIngland, Oklahoma to Woodrow & Edna Lorene Hanks Bunch. He worked as a truck driver for S&S Enterprises before his retirement and was a member of Hendersonville Church of Christ. He served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed NASCAR, attending church , traveling and spending time with his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Irene Bunch; son Gary Dean Bunch; brother, Leon Bunch; sisters, Laverne Vaughn and Tobitha Knight. He is survived by his sons Randy Bunch and Norman Bunch, both of White House, TN; sister, Wanda Jean Bunch, Hendersonville, TN; 3 grandchildren, Brittney Jean (Zach) Pate, Lucas Dean Bunch and Abigail Rose Bunch, all of White House, TN.
Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Leslie Chapman officiating. Interment will follow on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11am at Middle Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery with military honors and with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Thursday, October 26, 2023 4-6pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Walker Allen Loosli
Walker Allen Loosli, infant baby of Micheal & Regan Loosli, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
A private graveside service will be held at EverRest of Cheatham with Nathan Loxley officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Rick & Christy Gentry, Micheal Loosli, Sr., Jennifer Cook, and Greg & Cathy Higgins; great-grandparents, Faye Head, Janie Dabney, and Charles Cook; great-great-grandmother, Rubie Dabney; and a host of aunts, uncles, and the friends that have reached out to them with kindness and comfort during this difficult time.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Walker’s memory to the harryjfoundation.org. All donations will go to provide financial, emotional, and spiritual support to families that experience a prolonged NICU stay or loss of their newborn.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Bellamy Blake Myers
Bellamy Blake Myers, age 4, of Millersville went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home. He was born August 26, 2019 in Hendersonville, TN to Patrick Shannon Myers and Catlin Martin. He was an autistic child that had an incredible memory. It was impossible to hide anything from him. He loved to climb and he enjoyed playing in the water and watching Cocomelon.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Timothy Myers and Melissa McCuistion; maternal grandmother, Leslie Martin. He is survived by his loving parents, Catlin Martin and Patrick Myers, Millersville, TN; maternal grandfather, Robert Martin, White House, TN; paternal great-grandmother, Patricia Vaughan, Hendersonville, TN; maternal great-grandmother, Hilda Jones; 3 aunts; 1 uncle; numerous cousins.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor H.D. Jones officiating. Visitation with the family is planned for Saturday, October 28, 2023 11am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Funeral expenses have very graciously been paid by the Jae @Zeke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
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Obituary for Braiden Shane Myers
Braiden Shane Myers, age 10, of Millersville went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home. He was born October 3, 2013 in Nashville, TN to Patrick Shannon Myers and Catlin Martin. He was a 4th grade student at H.B. Williams Elementary School and had previously attended Millersville Elementary School. He loved science and, magic, playing video games, Demon Player and making youtube videos.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Timothy Myers and Melissa McCuistion; maternal grandmother, Leslie Martin. He is survived by his loving parents, Patrick Myers and Catlin Martin, Millersville, TN; maternal grandfather, Robert Martin, White House, TN; paternal great-grandmother, Patricia Vaughan, Hendersonville, TN; maternal great-grandmother, Hilda Jones; 3 aunts; 1 uncle; numerous cousins.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor H.D. Jones officiating. Visitation with the family is planned for Saturday, October 28, 2023 11am-2pm at the funeral home. The funeral expenses were graciously paid by the Jae & Zeke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
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Obituary for Ashton Dale Joyce
Ashton Dale Joyce, 46, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023, at his home.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Williams Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Bob Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be Will Joyce, Jerry Jones, David Thomas, Bob Barnhill, Layne Tate, and Jackson Jones. The family will receive friends at the graveside service.
Ashton was born November 18, 1976, in Nashville. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1995 and was a member of the Church at Grace Park in White House. Ashton was a former deputy with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Department and the Goodlettsville Police Department. He was the owner and operator of Joyce Construction Company. His work was his passion in life, and he also enjoyed fishing from time to time. Ashton was preceded in death by his grandparents: Richard and Eva Poor, David B. Joyce, and Martha Jean Wix Pearson.
Ashton is survived by his wife: Lacresha Seals Joyce, by his son: William “Will” Joyce of Springfield, by his daughters: Emma Joyce of Springfield and Carlee Joyce of Nashville, by his stepdaughter: Anna Busteed of Gallatin, by his parents: David “Bubba” and Peggy Poor Joyce of Springfield, by his sisters: Davida Jones and husband Jerry of Cross Plains, Selena Thomas and husband David of Bethpage, by his nieces: Savannah Jones and McKenna Joyce, by his nephews: Jackson Jones and Layne Tate, and by his step grandfather: J.L. Pearson of Springfield.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Church at Grace Park 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 Lois Ann Norris
Lois Ann Norris, age 87 of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Springfield.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, October 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM in Greenbrier Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Trail officiating and Jacob Ballentine, Riley Bowers, Jason Coles, Greg Marlin, Zach Garza, and Davis Murray serving as pallbearers. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Ms. Lois was born May 30, 1936 in Greenbrier. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ and was retired from Atwood. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and working word search puzzles. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Davis, and mother, Nellie Turner Andrews.
Surviving her are her daughter, Karen Ballentine of Greenbrier; son, Tommy (Pam) Norris of Springfield; grandchildren, Sarah (Zach) Garza, Jacob Ballentine, Hannah Ballentine, Amelia (Dutch) Parker, and Bethany (Caleb) Railey; and 3 great grandchildren.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Marie Keith Choate
Marie Keith Choate, age 100, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday October 16, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Carroll and Jason Choate officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Ricky Head, Jim Hall, Trent Cobb, Johnson Privett, Kenneth Cooksey, Ray Briggs serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ms. Marie was born May 22, 1923, in Springfield, to the late L.O. Keith and Goldie West Keith Fuqua. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a retired sales associate with the former Cain Sloan Department Store. Ms. Marie enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting, especially dollies that she loved giving to her family and friends. Her family was her life, especially the time she spent with her grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren. Ms. Marie loved the Lord, her family, her church, and her many friends. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband: James Carlie “Jimmy” Choate, by her son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy Keith and Donna Moore Choate, and by her siblings: Margie Keith Simmons, Biddie, Maxie, Don, and Medford Keith.
Ms. Marie is survived by her son: Denny (Rosie Goad) Choate of Springfield , by her daughter: Brenda (Sherman) Ellison of Greenbrier, by her grandchildren: Jason (Jodie) Choate, David Ellison, Scott (Trish) Ellison, Craig (Jen) Ellison, Ann-Margaret Choate, Lindsey (Cliff) Nelson, and Brian (Ashley) Pulley, by her 13 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and by her sister: Opal Keith Rush of Houston, TX.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Lisa Ann Richards
Lisa Ann Richards, age 55 of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Tristar NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Trail, Bro. Jack Martin, and Allen Roach officiating. Burial followed in Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Franklin, KY with Bo Rippie, Allen Roach, Michael Baldwin, Steve Dorris, Vic Domen, and Grant Domen serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Richards, Jerry Richards, Tom Richards, James Jackson, Chuck Clayborn, Michael Brooksher, Lewis Richards, Lee Robey, and Mark Hendrix. The family received friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Lisa was born June 27, 1968 in Russellville, KY to Donald Richards of Springfield and the late Julia Ette Wheely Richards. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ, a graduate of Greenbrier High School Class of 1989, and worked at H.A.T.S. of Springfield for 33 years. Lisa experienced unbridled happiness, laughing, and enjoying time with family and friends. She was very social and enjoyed visiting with people and eating out. Lisa touched many lives and will forever be remembered in our hearts.
In addition to her father who cared for her for 55 years, she is survived and loved by her sister, Donna Domen of Franklin, TN; nephew, Grant Domen of Washington, D.C.; niece, Abigail Domen of Franklin, TN; brother-in-law, Vic Domen of Washington, D.C.; personal assistant Connie (Bo) Rippie of Springfield; the one she loved as a brother, Allen (Tammy) Roach of Gallatin; uncles, Tom (Jean) Richards of Adairville, KY, Jesse (Brenda) Richards of Franklin, KY, Lewis Richards of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jerry (Linda) Richards of Macon, GA; aunts, Linda Richards (Steve) Dorris of Franklin, KY, Judy Kay Richards (James) Jackson of Springfield, TN, and Melissa Wheely (Jeff) Howell of Adairville, KY; and many, many cousins.
May we strive to follow Lisa’s example of resilience, kindness, and bravery as we mourn her loss and ensure others like her in our communities experience the same kind of inclusive love no matter how long or short their lives are.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Jimmy and Shirley Orand; members of Hillcrest Church of Christ; members of Greenridge Church of Christ; Dr. Charles Mullins and staff; and NorthCrest Medical Center, Skyline Medical Center, and NHC Springfield doctors and nurses.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for George Lindsay
William “George” Lindsay, age 86 of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 11:00AM on Friday, October 27th with Pastor Dylan Proctor officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00PM in Wofford Cemetery in Dover, Tn., with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 26th from 3:00PM until 7:00PM and again on Friday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM.
Mr. Lindsay was born on December 9, 1936 in Dover, Tennessee to the late William & Pocahontas Wofford Lindsay. He was retired from McDonald Aircraft after 20 years. After retirement he loved to tinker with lawn mowers and loved to cut the grass. He also worked on cars, gardening and loved his family very much. He was a member of Joelton Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, William Franklin Lindsay.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Leona Lindsay; son, Clifford Wayne Lindsay; daughter, Marketta Ann Utley; brothers, Lawrence O’Neal (Mary Jo) Lindsay and R. Dale (Lynn) Lindsay; grandchildren, Hope Ann (Chris) Jordan, Paul David (Ashley) Utley, Grace Marie (Josh) Sullivan, and Kyle Wayne Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Cora Jordan, Ozias Sullivan, and Jonah Sullivan.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in memory of his son, William Franklin Lindsay to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Karen Wolbert-Harris
Karen Patricia Wolbert-Harris, age 73 of White House passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at The Residence of Alive Hospice. She was born August 24, 1950 in Arlington, Massachusetts to Earl Arthur and Doris Patricia Beasley Johnson. She worked as an LPN for many years at Nashville Memorial Hospital. She later worked for Hendersonville Hospital and then NorthCrest Medical Center before her retirement. She had been involved in The Eastern Star over the years. Karen enjoyed working in her yard, antiquing and going to yard sales and flea markets. She was someone who never met a stranger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steve Wolbert; 2 brothers, Earl A. Johnson and Paul C. Harris; sister, Barbara L. Johnson; a granddaughter. She is survived by her loving husband, James Harris, White House, TN; brothers, Thomas M. Johnson, Brookline, Massachusetts and Arthur J. Johnson, Wilmington, Massachusetts; sisters, Sandra (Louis) Savlen, Lexington, Massachusetts and Paula J. Francesshelli, New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 12pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Visitation with the family is planned for Monday, October 23, 2023 9am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
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Obituary for Naomi Kathleen Flatt
Naomi Kathleen Flatt, 87, of Springfield, passed from this life on Friday October 13, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Center in Springfield.
A private family entombment service was conducted in the Joelton Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
Mrs. Flatt was born October 8, 1936, in Indian Mound, TN, to the late Leonard H. and Margie Craig Armstrong. She was a retired assembly technician from Acme Boot and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Flatt enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Richard Dean Flatt, and by her siblings: Nathan Armstrong, Thelma Wray, Sylvia Littlejohn, and Annie Goodwin.
Mrs. Flatt is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Deborah and Tommy Wayne Hunter of Springfield, by her sister: Hazel Jones of Nashville, by her grandchildren: Tommy Ray Hunter and Lesley Wayne Hunter, and by 5 great grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Randall (Randy) Dixon
Randall (Randy) Dixon, 58, departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 peacefully at home where he wanted to be. He demonstrated great strength, courage, and dignity over many years as he battled multiple chronic illnesses.
He was born on December 6, 1964 to Domer & Barbara Dixon in Livingston, Tennessee. As the middle son of two sisters, he kept them on their toes and was known as a risk taker. Randalls sense of humor was unique and if you knew him, you witnessed this first hand. He was always the life of the party and was always wearing a smile no matter how he was feeling. He loved hard and true and his zest for life was infectious.
Randall lived most of his life in Springfield, Tennessee and graduated from Springfield High School, Class of 1983. He had a passion for older cars and trucks and loved riding motorcycles. He was a hard worker & helper and one to push through even when the pain of multiple surgeries and other health problems began to take a toll on him, while always showing up for his family and friends.
Randall was loved by many who will dearly miss him. His wife, Teri Dixon of 23 years who he loved and adored. His children: Kristen Johnson, Kayla Dixon, Jade Dixon & wife Lauren, Jessika Dixon Collins & husband Corey, Emily Riddle, Amanda Alexander & husband Dusty, Rebecca Minyard & husband Christian. His two sisters, Kathy Dugan and Lisa Patterson. Eighteen grandchildren, and 4 nieces. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives & friends will miss his laughter and fun loving nature.
Randall (Randy) was preceded in death by his parents, Domer & Barbara Dixon, his Uncle Mickey Heady and a granddaughter.
A Memorial Life Celebration will be held in his honor, October 28, 2023 at a friends home, 4182 Mt. Zion Road, Springfield, TN 37172. Family from 1-4 pm and friends from 2-4 pm. The family has requested to bring your favorite color of bandana to honor his love for riding motorcycles.
Arrangements entrusted to Selmer Mortuary 43 Falcon Street, Selmer, TN 38375
Obituary for Dale “Mayor” Shearon
Dale “Mayor” Franklin Shearon, age 77 of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home.
Memorial services will be conducted at Mallory’s Church, 4330 Thomasville Rd, Chapmansboro, TN. at 1:00PM on Saturday, November 4th, with Bro. Randy Hester officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in Mallory’s Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 12:00PM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Mr. Shearon was born on November 24, 1945, in Montgomery County, Tennessee, to the late Frank & Dorothy Hunter Shearon. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later served in the National Guard. He was owner and operator of a mechanic shop for over 55 years. Mr. Shearon was mayor of Thomasville and loved to fish, cook, and was well known for his ribs, chicken, and turnip greens. He took pride in his tomato plants. He loved his family and grandchildren, but most of all he loved his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Mallory’s Church.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Louise Shearon; son, Frankie (Killie) Shearon; brother, Jack Shearon; sister, Vickie Truitt; grandchildren, Killian Palmer, Bailey (Thatcher) Brinkley, Christianna Jones-Shearon, and Brianna Jones-Shearon; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Martha Woodall Escue
Martha Woodall Escue, age 81 of White House passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1942 in Hopkinsville, KY to James E. & Ann Pierce Pyle. She worked as a purchasing agent for Textron Aerostructures before her retirement. She enjoyed watching FOX News, spending time outdoors, watching Titans football and spending time with her family and friends. She was very opinionated and outspoken and missed her little dog Rowdy who passed away a few short weeks ago.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald E. Woodall. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Robert “Bobby” Escue; sons, Gregory Scott (Tina) Woodall, Todd (Stacy) Escue , Brian (Cindy) Escue, all of White House, TN and Matt;, Goodlettsville, TN; daughters, Alicia Dawn Woodall and Amanda (Erik) Anderson, all of White House, TN; brother, Mike (Carol) Pyle, Hopkinsville, KY; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life memorial service is scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Visitation with the family is planned for Friday, November 3, 2023 3pm-7pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Paul Henry “Pete” Denning
Paul Henry “Pete” Denning, age 94 of Orlinda, passed from this life on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Waters of Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Revered David Dean officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4 until 7 PM and Tuesday from 8 AM until the hour of service.
Mr. Denning was born November 20, 1928 in Orlinda to the late Joe and Maude Jennett Denning. He was a member of Orlinda Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a farmer and was a retired Tennessee State Trooper where he worked with the truck weigh stations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Steen Denning; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Surviving him are his sons and daughter-in-law, John Denning of Orlinda and Phillip “P.W.” and Karen Denning of Adairville, KY; grandson, A.J. Reynolds; one great grandchild; and two great-great grandchildren.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Sue Stuard Hitchcock Clauson
Mrs. Mary Sue Stuard Hitchcock Clauson, age 84, of Adams, TN passed away on October 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation with the family was held from 10 am until the time of the service on October 17, 2023 at the River House at Southern Light, 3476 Rossview Road, Clarksville, TN. Funeral services were conducted at noon with Brother Bruce Cunningham officiating, burial followed at Bellwood Cemetery in Adams, TN.
Mrs. Clauson was born in Robertson County on August 11, 1939 to the late Madge White Stuard and Clarence Stuard, Sr. She was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, gardening, painting, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all spending time with her family. She retired from US Air where she was a flight coordinator. She was a woman of strong faith and most recently attended LifePoint Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marwood Clauson, her brothers Clarence Stuard, Jr. and Jerry Stuard, and her sister Sandra Cook. She is survived by her children Carol Hitchcock Rozanski (Casey Coble) and Joseph (Alejandra) Hitchcock, her grandchildren Brittany (Steve) McCurdy, Derek Rozanski, Mary Charlotte Hitchcock, and Annie Hitchcock, her great-grandchildren Laynie Crabill, Kiah McCurdy, and Wyatt McCurdy, as well as her sisters Helen Bellar, Delma Woosley, Bessie Bryant, and Jean Deighton. Additionally, she is survived by her step-daughters Desni Clauson Brannon, Michelle (Bill) Clauson Hulbert, and Kristin (Chip) Clauson Gifford, their children and grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sammy Bryant, Buddy Bryant, Casey Coble, Steve McCurdy, Bobby Clay Riley, and Derek Rozanski. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Dotsie Prince Leftrick
Dotsie Prince Leftrick, 79, of Springfield, passed from this life on Thursday October 12, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Monday October 16th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Mike Treen officiating. Interment followed in the Elmwood Cemetery with Hunter Lassiter, Jake Leftrick, Logan Leftrick, Tyler Spain, Drake Spain, Keaton Clinard, and Caleb Clinard serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Dotsie was born January 22, 1944, in Springfield, to the late Lawrence and Mossy Heatherly Prince. She was a retired supervisor from Datrek Professional Bags and was a member of Eastland Heights Baptist Church. Dotsie enjoyed gardening, refinishing furniture, antiquing, horses, and going to yard sales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph Leftrick, Sr.; granddaughter Caitlin Lassiter Leftrick; and by her siblings: Cora Lee Arnold, Elizabeth Johnson, and Wayne Prince.
Dotsie is survived by her children: Ralph (Lisa) Leftrick, Jr., of Springfield, Donnie (Diane) Leftrick of Springfield, Karen (Ed) Thomas of Springfield, Phillip (Melissa) Leftrick of Cedar Hill, and Chris (Anna) Leftrick of Springfield, by her sister: Sue Casey of Springfield, by her 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and by the one who outranked everyone, her dog, Max.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Terry Wayne Hampton
Terry Wayne Hampton, age 67 of White House, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home. The family received friends on Wednesday from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Terry was born January 17, 1956 in Springfield to the late John L. and Evelyn Virginia Dunivan Hampton. He worked as an analyst with Community Health Systems. He was on the Grand Ole Opry circuit for 25 years where he was a musician, backup singer, and song writer. He was very skillful especially in woodworking and painting and enjoyed raising golden retrievers.
Surviving him are his brother, James Harold Hampton of Springfield; sister, Shirley Hampton of Greenbrier; nieces, Pam, Kathy, Janet, and Talisa; nephews, Ronnie and Lonnie; and many cousins.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Donna Marie Shores
Donna Marie Shores, age 69 of Edmonton, KY and formerly of Springfield, passed from this life on Friday, October 6, 2023 at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Alvin Krantz and Bobby Ray Mantlow officiating. Burial followed in Owens Chapel Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 until 8 PM and Thursday from 11 AM until the time of service.
Mrs. Donna was born October 1, 1954 in Detroit, MI to the late Bobby and Wanda Williams Mantlow. She formerly worked at Dixie Maid Café and Electrolux and attended a non-denominational church. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, and working in her own flower beds. She also loved spending time with her family and they shared a lot of love between each other. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Shores; a grandchild, Caleb Marlar; and her sister, Brenda Faye Adams.
Surviving her are daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Josh Baldwin of Edmonton, KY and April and Dave Marlar of Springfield; her sons, Lee Collins, Jr. of Springfield and Phillip Collins of White House; step-daughter and husband, Jana and Alvin Krantz of White House; step-son and wife, Chad and Virginia Shores of Carriere, MS; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Ray and Terry Mantlow of Lincoln Park, MI, Joe Phillip and Diane Mantlow of Adams, James Ray and Mary Mantlow of Springfield, and Bobby Joe and Nikki Mantlow of Lincoln Park, MI; 9 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 16 step-great grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Franklin Knight
Franklin Wayne Knight, age 66, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 16, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Doug Spain officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jimmy Offutt, Glenn Jackson, Ricky Sparks, Randy Searcy, Stephen Rigsby and Charles Harney serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday from 10am until the hour of service at 2pm.
Mr. Knight was born in Cedar Hill to the late Frank and Elma Whitaker Knight. He worked as a stamp operator at Tsubaki in Portland and attended Grace Free Will Baptist Church. He loved to fish, he loved watching football and loved working on old cars.
In addition to his parents Mr. Knight is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Knight and Bill Knight. Mr. Knight is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Charles Harney of Springfield and Star and Ken Phillips of Cedar Hill; and his nephew, Stephen Rigsby. Mr. Rigsby is also survived by a host of friends and loving companions that will dearly miss him.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Ronald Powers Moncrief
Ronald Powers Moncrief, age 84, of Ashland City, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 12pm Tuesday, October 17th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Military graveside services were conducted at 2pm Tuesday in the Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery.
The family received friends from 10am until time of the service at 12pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Moncrief was born July 11, 1939 in Nashville, to the late Dennis Powers and Lallie Belle Moncrief. He spent his life serving is country in the U.S. Air Force and the Tennessee and Florida National Guards, and retired from the military as a Senior Master Sergeant.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Moncrief was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Pruitt Moncrief; sister, June Duncan; and a half brother, George Moncrief.
He is survived by his son, Michael Powers “Mike” Moncrief; half sister, Sarah Moncrief Gibson; nieces, Tracey Bryant, Leslie Thornton, Rebecca Shaw, Carol Duncan, Tammie Browning, and Denise Key; and nephews, Chad Gibson, Dennis Moncrief, and George Moncrief.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or by visiting www.dav.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for John Richard Short, Jr.
John Richard Short, Jr., age 66 , formerly of White House passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 in White House. He was born November 3, 1956 in Portland, TN to John Richard Short, Sr. & Clara Crenshaw. He worked as an air conditioning technician for R&R Heating and Cooling. He loved the Atlanta Braves, The Tennessee Titans and was a lifelong Vanderbilt fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Renee Blaylock Short. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole Short, Gallatin, TN, Jessica (Peter) Harris, Mount Juliet, Tn, Rachel (Daniel) Short) White House, TN and Katherine (Cody) Tollison, Fairview, TN; 6 grandchildren, Avery, Aubrey, Rose, Hazel, Colton and Walker; special friends, Wanda and Donnie McLaughlin, Gallatin, TN.
A private family celebration of life was held. Memorial contributions are requested to The Keith Dixon Foundation @ www.keithdixonfoundation.org
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Clarice “Virginia” Locke
Clarice “Virginia” Locke, age 90, of Greenbrier, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at the home of her daughter.
Funeral services were conducted at 11am Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Keith Barnett, Bro. Barry Lamoureux, and Bro. Jeremy Weekley officiating. Entombment followed in the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville with Lance Locke, Chad Galloway, Clint Galloway, Bart Anderson, Jeff Frazier, and Michael West serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Hope Ann Lamoureux, Leann Frazier, Sally Ann Weekley, Sarah Ann West, and Betsy Ann Barnett.
The family received friends from 5-8pm Wednesday, and again from 10am until time of the service at 11am Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Locke was born in Jacksonville, AL on September 14, 1933 and she was a member of Goodlettsville Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Kristy Locke.
Mrs. Locke is survived by her husband of 72 years, John Locke; son, Johnny Locke; daughters, Elaine (Larry) Lowe, Becky (Keith) Barnett, and Joy (Jerry) Anderson; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage you to make a memorial donation to your local church or your favorite charity in Mrs. Locke’s memory.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Terry Strauser
Terry Wayne Strauser, age 60 of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home.
His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.
Mr. Strauser was born on May 29, 1963 in Columbiaville, Michigan to the late Jerry and Lois Terry Strauser. He worked for Advance Composite for 15 years. He enjoyed watching the Tennessee Titans and fishing. He was always fixing things and was very mechanical. Terry loved his family and adored his two dogs, P.J. and Jackson.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Gaye Strauser.
Survivors include his son, Adam (Amanda) Strauser; daughters, Krysta (Josh) Wade, Amanda (Rick) Hammonds, and Gwendolyn Coursey; brother, Jerry Strauser; sisters, Brenda Drew and Mary (Kurt) Halstead; grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Sayde, Alyssa, Ember, Jovi, and Oliver.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
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