In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 23-29, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Patricia Lynn Sechrist
Patricia Lynn Sechrist, age 70, of Pleasant View, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be conducted at 3pm Thursday, November 2nd at Saint Martha’s Catholic Church in Ashland City with Father Benjamin Butler officiating. Burial will follow in EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View.
Mrs. Sechrist was born January 7, 1953 in San Diego, CA to the late Will Harrison and Hope Davis Perry Jr. She was a private teacher/tutor for 4th-12th grades.
Mrs. Sechrist is survived by her husband of 39 years, Adrian Sechrist; son, Christopher Dennis Sechrist and his partner Cameron Scartozzi; daughter, Gabriella (Jerald) Riggs; 2 grandchildren, Liliahna Rose Sechrist, and Elena Grace Sechrist; brothers, Will Harrison Perry III, and Christopher Robin (Cheryl) Perry; and a sister, Michaelle Lee (Matt) Bagneski.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for James Hoyt Peters
James Hoyt Peters, age 65, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Peters’ wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Peters was born April 6, 1958 in Dothan, AL to the late Treadwell and Mavis Mann Peters. He was a jack of all trades, a singer/songwriter, a luthier (guitar builder), and a school bus driver for Robertson County Schools.
He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Karen Peters; daughter, Jamie F. Peters-Rhodes; stepsons, Cody Brooks and Carson (Bonnie) Brooks; stepdaughters, Francie (Eric) Painter, Jackie Beals and her partner Ashley Deschenes, and Lindsey (Jarrod) Grist; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Peters, Barry Peters, and Jason Peters; and sisters, Rita Marlow, and Sandy (Curtis) Mullins.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Pamela (Floyd) Best
Mary Pamela “Pam” Best, age 50 of Springfield, passed from this life on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor David Price officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with nephews and church members serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4 until 8 PM and Tuesday from 11 AM until the hour of service.
Pam was born October 17, 1973 in Nashville. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church where she was very active, especially with the ladies group. She was co-owner with her husband of Best Transport and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, her cats, and do it yourself projects at her home.
Surviving her are her husband, Tim Best of Springfield; son, Garrett Best of Springfield; parents, Charles and Rose Mary Floyd of Ashland City; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Wally Jones of Springfield; niece, Sierra Jones of Springfield; and nephews, Austin Jones and Cody Jones, both of Springfield.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Tara Danielle Stanley
Tara Dannielle Stanley, age 46 of White House passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Centennial Medical Center from complications following heart surgery. She was born January 22, 1977 in Nashville, TN to Dennis W. and Lesa Shepherd Stanley, Sr. Tara was a 1995 graduate of White House High School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. She was Captain of the cheerleading squad. Following high school, she attended Western Kentucky University and was part of the Topperette’s Dance Team in 1996 and 1997. She worked in the Accounting and Payroll Department of Tyson Foods. Tara loved animals. Her four dogs were so very special to her.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Marvin Van Stanley, Sr. and Ruth Marie Price; maternal grandmother, Billie Jo Stuard. She is survived by her parents, Dennis and Lesa Stanley, Cottontown, TN; brother, Dennis W. Stanley, Jr., Gallatin, TN; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Crystal Brown officiating. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with Dennis Stanley, Jr., Brian Stanley, Barry Stanley, Chris Brogdon, Robby Brogdon and Michael Collins serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Thursday, November 2, 2023 4pm-8pm and Friday, November 3, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Belly Rubs Bassett Rescue or a Pet Rescue of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Thomas M. Uselton
Thomas M. Uselton, 69, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, (formerly of Greenbrier) passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Born June 19, 1954, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Robert Eldon Uselton and Mary Nell Tyler Uselton.
Tom served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for many years as a truck driver before having a long, successful career in Auto Sales. He was a longtime employee at Town & Country Ford of Nashville, where he was known as ‘Square Deal Tom’. His family will remember him as a loving family man who had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick comeback. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, tinkering with anything he could tinker with, golfing at Oak Hills Golf Course in Greenbrier and Willowbrook Golf Course in Manchester, gardening vegetables and flowers, and watching NASCAR on television.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Joseph “Bill” Uselton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Tammy Conquest Uselton; daughter Terra (Jared) Ambrose; son Tom (Heather) Uselton; brothers Robert Lee “Bobby” Uselton and David Wayne (Rhonda) Uselton; sisters Carol Uselton and Linda Gail (Stephen) Slater; brother-in-law Terry (Rhonda) Conquest; grandchildren Brayden Uselton, Reed Uselton, Jordon Ambrose, Jenna Ambrose, and Jaida Ambrose; several nieces and nephews; and last, but not least, special friends Gerald “Tater” Tate and his wife Dot.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, from 4 pm until 8 pm at Springfield Funeral Home in Springfield, Tennessee. A Celebration of Tom’s life will take place on at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 1 at the funeral home and will be officiated by Steve Carter. The family will welcome friends and visitors at the funeral home from 11 am until 1 pm. Burial with military graveside honors will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to Springfield Funeral Home.
(Updated) Obituaries October 16-22, 2023
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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