In Loving Memory: Obituaries August 16-22, 2021
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Johnny P. Bugg
Johnny P. Bugg, age 31of Springfield, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM in York Cemetery with Rev. Kelly LeBlanc officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Johnny was born June 6, 1990 in Springfield to Hattie Fort Bugg and the late Raymond Bugg. He liked to listen to music and talk to friends on Facebook. He also 
liked to collect game cards and watch Smackdown. He loved to help his mother and play football with his nephews.
He is survived by his mother, Hattie Bugg of Springfield; sisters, Kimberly Bugg of Lawrenceburg and Katie Bugg of Springfield; nephews, Kayshawn Wilson and Alvin Townson; and niece, E’lani Gaines.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Charles “C.U.” Ulmer Revlett
C.U. Revlett 82, of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Sacramento, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee. Charles Ulmer Revlett was born May 16, 1939 in Sacramento, Kentucky to the late J.B. and Gladys Myrl Dame Revlett, was married to the former Sherril Ann Hoagland December 21, 1962 and was better known as “C.U.” to both his family and friends. C.U. was a farmer, attended Heads Free Will Baptist Church in Cedar Hill and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed working on cars, caring for his dog and best friend, “Bear” and spending time with both his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, C.U. was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wayne Revlett and by a sister, Karen Baumer.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sherril Revlett; two sons, Rev. Brett Revlett (Terri) of Cedar Lake, Indiana and Chad Revlett (Molly) of Cedar Hill; a daughter, Christi Burden (Mark) of Sacramento; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Linda Parrot of St. Louis, Connie Ellis (James) of Sacramento, Judy Miller (Billy) of Bremen and Jane Revlett of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Saturday at Sacramento Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Sacramento with his son, the Rev. Brett Revlett officiating. There will be no public visitation. Muster Funeral Homes, Calhoun Chapel is handling the arrangements for C.U.’s family.
A celebration of life service for C.U. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 11th at Sacramento Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Friends may visit with C.U.’s family from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 11th at the church.
The C.U. Revlett family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Sacramento Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery Fund; P.O. Box 257; Sacramento, Kentucky 42372.
Share your memories and photos of C.U. at Muster Funeral Home
Obituary for Ronald Dean Cornelius
Ronald Dean Cornelius was born in Richmond, California on February 15, 1945. He passed away at the age of 76 on Aug 18, 2021, at NorthCrest Health in Springfield, TN from complications after suffering a stroke two months prior. Ron was a resident of Pleasant View, TN at the time of his death. He moved to Nashville and has lived in the surrounding area for the past 40+ years.
Ron graduated from Richmond High School in 1962. By that time his band, The Untouchables, already had their first record deal. The band continued to play annually at a charity fundraiser until COVID hit. Ron had an amazing music career that spanned over six decades. He played in several bands and released a solo album, Tin Luck. He has been in concert with, on tour with or played on the albums of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Later in his life he became a music producer in Nashville, owning both the Cornelius Companies and Gateway Entertainment. Many of his incredible stories were chronicled in his book, The Guitar Behind Dylan & Cohen.
He is survived by his niece, Leesa Rankins Moore, as well as several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Carter Cornelius, his parents, Jim and Minnie Cornelius, and his sister, Darlene Cornelius Rankins.
Ron deeply loved and was loved by his family, friends, music partners and pets. Donations may be made to Music City Animal Rescue (musiccityanimalrescue.com) who rescued his four fur babies when he fell ill.
Celebration of Life TBA at a future date.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Ronald Roe Holmes, “Ron”
Ronald Roe Holmes, “Ron”, age 76, of Cross Plains, Tennessee, died Saturday August 21, 2021, at Tristar Skyline in Nashville, TN.
Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday August 25, 2021, at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cross Plains, Tennessee. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Ron was born August 17, 1945, in Springfield, TN to the late Robert Holmes and Helen Roe Holmes. His brother, Robert Holmes and sister, Carolyn Dillard also preceded him in death. He was a retired computer programmer with IBM. A career highlight was doing program work on the first ever ATM. He loved playing golf and traveling and especially his dog, Ralph.
Surviving him are his wife, Sherry R. Holmes: sons and daughters-in-law, James and Beth Holmes, Steve and Alice Holmes, Mike Holmes, Adam and Kim Stosky, Michael Stosky and James Hosael; sister. Angela Holmes Beasley Murray and grandchildren, Emma Holmes, Morgan Holmes and Henry Hosael.
If so desired, the family suggest that memorial donations may be made to the Stone Soup Kitchen of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. All donations may be sent care of Robertson County Funeral Home
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Joseph Randolph
Joseph Lee Randolph, age 93, of Joelton, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11am in the Springfield Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are Guy Coggin, Wayne Bennett, Paul Summers, Dewayne Fulcher, Steve Teague and Andy Arms.
Visitation will be held graveside at the Springfield Memorial Gardens, on Wednesday from 10:00am until the hour of service at 11:00AM. Please observe Covid Protocol.
Mr. Randolph was born July 8, 1928 in Orlinda to the late Albert G. and Ann Choate Randolph. He worked in automotive body work for over 40 years, 24 of which were at Beaman Motor Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in from 1950-1952. He was also a past Master of Wester Star Lodge #9.
Mr. Randolph is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Ayres Randolph; son, Buddy (Debbie) Randolph of Huntsville, AL; and grandson, Joe Randolph of Huntsville, AL.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Betty Cox
Betty Lane Cox, age 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 4-8pm and again on Wednesday from 10am until the hour of service at 12pm.
Mrs. Cox was born June 11, 1937 in Springfield to the late Richard J. and Florence M. Lane Rippy. She worked at Acme Boot for many years and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. She loved her family, cooking, farming, flowers and Elvis.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Cox is preceded in death by her husband, John Sims Cox and 16 of her siblings. She is survived by her sisters, Regina Bush of Barren Plains and Jeannette Grant of Russellville, KY; her favorite nephew, Odell Grant of Springfield; and other family, Nicole Rittenberry, Jessica Rittenberry, Madison Rittenberry, Brianna Rittenberry and Avery Rittenberry.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Keith Tackett
Keith Garland Tackett, 69 of Ridgetop passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. Burial following in Greenbrier Cemetery with Jonathan Tackett, Jason Tackett, Wesley Tackett, Dillon Estes, Ben George and Harrison Ellis serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 10am until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born in Garrison, ND on June 12, 1952 to the late Wayne and Emma Lella Jones Tackett.
He was a Brick Mason in the residential and commercial building industry.
He is survived by children, Jason (Melody) Tackett of Greenbrier, Wendy Tackett of Springfield, Wesley (Beatrice) Tackett of College Grove; sister, Susie (Eugene) George of Gallatin; grandchildren, Rylie Brinley, Jonathan Tackett and Deanna Tackett.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073 is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Marianne Corso
Marianne Corso, age 84 of Greenbrier passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Stone Ridge Health Care in Ridgetop, TN.
No services are planned.
She was born February 4, 1937 n Nurnberg, Germany to the late Josef and Appolonia Scherer Russer who was killed in their home country during WWII. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Corso, Jr and a sister, Gretchen Soriente.
She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She worked as a butcher in food service. She loved her family and was proud to be an American citizen. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and cooking.
She is survived by her children, Joseph John Corso of Amityville, NY, Michael Anthony (Helen) Corso of Commack, NY, Nanette (Jeff) De Senso of Greenbrier, TN; grandchildren, Joseph, Jaclyn, Kristin, Leanne, Jenna, Alexia, Peyton; great-grandchildren, Koby and Bentley.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073 is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Bettye Jeanne Canavit
Age 66, of White House passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at NHC in Hendersonville. She was born April 15, 1955 in Cuba, IL to William & Mary Toland Aten. She worked various jobs over the years but spent every summer working as a grain tester for FS Grain Co She considered herself an “old hippee” and she really had an ear for music, listening to a song once and knowing if it would become a hit.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Aten; step-father and mother, Kenneth and Mary Bishop; daughter, Sylvia Michelle “Shelly”; brother, Jimmy; sister, Jan. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Michael “Buddy” Friday; daughter, Bobbie Jo Friday, both of White House, TN; brothers, Tom Rutledge, Adair, IL and Bill (Connie) Aten, Bushnell, IL; sister, Marie (Gary) McCombs, Iowa; 5 grandchildren, Cody, Brady, Emily, Ellie and Evie; 2 great-grandchildren, Palmer and Shepherd.
There are no services or visitation scheduled.
Burial of cremated remains will take place in Blackburn Cemetery in Illinois.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Johnnie Lee Wood Sr.
Johnnie Lee Wood, age 92 of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home with Rev. David Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends 3pm to 7pm on Sunday, August 22, 2021 and 9am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
He was born in Adams, TN on July 25, 1929 to the late Ray and Elizabeth Spry Wood. He was also preceded in death by his wife Helen Delores Stack Wood; brother, Bobby Harned Wood and sister, Fannie Mae Wood. He worked as a Brick Mason in the housing industry. He loved his family very much and enjoyed traveling and fishing.
He is survived by wife, Linda Joyce Brothers Wood of Smyrna, TN; children, Johnnie Lee (Velma) Wood, Jr of Springfield, TN, Deloris (Dewey) Edwards of Springfield, Tn, Mary King of Smyrna, TN; step-children, Ronald (“Naty”) Brothers of Nashville, TN, Donna (Randy) Massa of Smyrna, TN, Tony (Angie) Brothers of Smyrna, TN; siblings, Barbara Wooden, Jerry (Dorothy) Wood, Brenda (Randy) Wilmore, Billy (Carolyn) Wood; 8 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield, 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN 37172.
Obituary for Clay Tucker
Dewey Clayton “Clay” Tucker, age 54, of Joelton, Tennesseee, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home.
Clay was born on February 17,1967 in Nashville, Tennessee to Paul Tucker, Jr. and Paula Llewellyn Walker. He worked in construction for many years. He loved to play pool and was an avid fisherman, where he competed in many tournaments. Clay loved the outdoors, camping, and the lake.
He is preceded in death by his step-father, David M. Walker.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Chad Tucker; daughters, Kayla Tucker & Nikki Tucker; brothers, Kenny (Debbie) Wallace, David E., Rodney, and Shane Walker.
The family chose cremation and there are no services planned.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Wanda Gail Andrews
Age 68 of White House went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home. She was born July 6, 1953 in Hartsville, TN to Erby D. & Clara Lee Green Lankford. Mrs.
Andrews was a member of the Church of the Firstborn in Hartsville and a dedicated servant to her church, serving in many areas over the years. Just a few of those included working in VBS, summer camps, youth activities and with senior groups. She always had a willing heart to help where she was needed. She had a beautiful voice and sang in church her entire life. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was so very proud of her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Earl Gwin (Janette) Lankford; son-in-law, Doug Ferris. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Wayne Andrews, White House, TN; daughters, Amanda Ferris, White House, TN and Rachael (Lewis) Bugg, Cross Plains, TN; brother, Brandell (Lois) Lankford, Hartsville, TN; sisters, Ann (Jack) Suttle, White House, TN, Helen (Gary) Mink, Greenbrier, TN, Betty (Ralph) Mitchell and Brenda (Ray) Storey, both of White House, TN; 3 grandchildren, Kaitlin (Bryce) Ellis, Lauren and Colby.
There will be a Celebration of Life funeral service scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Tom Slagle officiating. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Monday, August 23, 2021 4-8pm and Tuesday, August 24, 2021 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 Doris Bagby
Mrs. Doris Coleman Bagby, age 96, of Adams, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 8am in the Bellwood Cemetery with Brother Marvin Crouch officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Bagby was born February 15, 1925 in Davidson County, to the late Claude and Owa Foster Coleman. She worked at Acme Boot and was a member of the Adams Church of Christ. She loved going to church, cooking, talking on the phone and taking care of her family.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Bagby is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Walker Bagby and her son, Thomas Andrew Bagby.
Mrs. Bagby is survived by her son, David Bagby of Adams and her grandsons, Joshua Bagby and William Bagby, both of Adams.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Adams Church of Christ or to the Guthrie Church of Christ. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Eula Belle Stockard
Eula Belle Ellison Stockard, a longtime physical education teacher at Nannie Berry Elementary School in Hendersonville, died on Thursday, August 19, at age 86.
The daughter of Elsie Carrie Harder Boyd and Albert Ellison Sr., she was born July 6, 1935 on Cedar Creek near Linden in Perry County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Langford Stockard; brother, Eddie Ellison; and sister, Nancy Barrett. Survivors are daughters, Emily Stockard (John Leeds) and Carrie Stockard, and son, Sam Stockard (Diane); sister, Ollie Mae Moore; brother, Albert Ellison Jr.; and her grandchildren, Andrea and Sam Stockard, Will and Charlotte Cloyd and Atticus Leeds. Also surviving are brother, James Ellison, and two sisters, Linda Barber and Ruby Himes.
A standout basketball player at Linden High School, Eula earned a bachelor’s degree at George Peabody Teachers College, where she met Richard. They married Aug. 18, 1957 and moved to California where Emily and Carrie were born before they decided to move back to Tennessee where son Sam was born.
Eula taught at Nannie Berry from 1970 until her retirement in 1995 where she started the Presidential Physical Fitness Program, the Nannie Berry Yardage Club and Hershey Track and Field program. She affected the lives of thousands of students, encouraging them to excel at their favorite sports and physical fitness activities.
She was often referred to as the “Bicycle Lady,” and many people still recall seeing her riding her bike to school, which she did nearly every day for more than 15 years.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, where she was a member of the Women’s Society, and for several years she and Richard attended West End United Methodist Church in Nashville.
In retirement, Eula continued a life of physical fitness, in addition to traveling, tending to flower gardens, reading to children at Nannie Berry, and playing with her grandchildren and neighborhood children.
Graveside services are to be held at 2:00 on Monday, August 23, at the Harder Cemetery on Cedar Creek in Perry County. Austin & Bell Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.
Her family will have a visitation for Eula on Tuesday, August 24, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Nannie Berry Elementary School gym.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Carl Thomas Hutson
Age 56 of White House went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1965 in Clarksville, TN to Tom & Faye Wall Hutson. He was the co-partner of Hutson brothers Plumbing and was a member of White House Church of Christ. Mr. Hutson enjoyed drag racing, deer hunting and was an avid outdoorsmen. Most of all, he loved his family and his church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tom Hutson. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cathi Hutson; sons, Nickolas (Heather) Oden and Adam Oden; daughter, Ashley (Brody) Luna, all of White House, TN; mother and step-father, Jerrel and Faye Wiseman, Cottontown, TN; brothers, Mark (Gina) Hutson, White House, TN and Blake (Christina) Hutson, Hoover, AL; step-brother, Dean Wiseman, Cottontown, TN; step-sister, Pam Holt, White House, TN; 7 grandchildren, Lane, Colby, Lexi, Carter, Kenzie, Cannan and Remi Mae.
Funeral Service is scheduled for Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Matt Shrouse officiating. Interment immediately following in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Saturday, August 28, 2021 3-8PM and Sunday, August 29, 2021 12-2pm at the funeral home. The family respectfully asks that everyone wear masks to the visitation and to the service due to Covid-19.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Betty Jean Mayo
Betty Jean “Tooter” Mayo, age 89 of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services were held at 1pm on Friday, August 20th at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier with Bro. Randy Harman officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with family serving as pallbearers. The family received friends 11am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
She was born in Greenbrier, TN on October 26, 1931 to the late Russell and Helen Morris Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Mayo; sons, Terry Mayo, Ricky Mayo; sister, Joan Baldwin and brother, Son Williams.
She served as a Cafeteria worker for the Robertson County School System and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She loved her family and her church very much. She enjoyed the outdoors and flowers.
She is survived by son, Gary (Dianne) Mayo; daughters, Kathy (Mike) Henley, Kay (Mitchell) Mayo-Nance; sister, Mary Jane West; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
At the request of the family, facemasks are recommended. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Greenbrier, TN
Obituary for Tommy Dewayne Smith
Tommy Dewayne Smith of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was known for his big heart, his kindness, and great smile. He loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his parents; Thomas E. and Faye Smith; his sister, Angie (Bruce) Lowhorn; his partner, Loren Antes; nephews, Christopher and Dillon Lowhorn; and great nephew, Axel Lowhorn. There are no service planned at this time.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Michael Lee Yarlett Sr
Age 63 of Cross Plains, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home. He was born April 14, 1958 in Ogden, UT to Herbert John & Virginia Hall Yarlett. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines and was a member of Bellevue Masonic Lodge #716, where he had served as past master. He retired as a deputy with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, after 15 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert John Yarlett; step-father, Robert Wadsworth; brother, William “Bill” Yarlett. Mr. Yarlett is survived by his loving wife, Susan Yarlett, Cross Plains, TN; mother, Virginia Wadsworth, Crossville, TN; sons, Michael (Christy) Yarlett, Smyrna, TN, Tech Sgt Patrick (Grace) Yarlett, Guam and Brandon (Amanda) Bradford, Lebanon, TN; step-daughter, Christine (Robert) Jones, Nashville, TN; brother, Hubert John Yarlett, Jr., San Francisco, CA; step-sister, Laura Weinberg, Richmond, VA; 4 grandchildren, Gino, Collin, Ollie and Rockwell.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service and Masonic Service will be conducted at 7pm on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with Rev. Mary Polk officiating. Visitation with the family is planned for Thursday, August 26, 2021 5-7pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2pm at Middle Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mission 22 694 N. Larch Street, #910 Sisters, OR 97759
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
(Updated) LAST WEEKS OBITUARIES
Obituary for Kevin Payton Reid
Kevin “Payton” Reid, age 19 of Greenbrier passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Robertson County. (News coverage)
A Memorial Service was held at 7 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier with Bro. Josh Culver officiating. The family received friends 4pm to 7pm prior to the service at 7pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Payton was born in Nashville, TN on June 13, 2002 to Scott Alan and Hollie Lynn Reid. He was a 2020 graduate of Greenbrier High School and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. He loved his family and enjoyed music, gaming, fishing and spending time outdoors.
He is preceded in death by great-grandfather, Everette Yarbrough, great-grandmother, Barbara Henderson and great-grandmother, Lucy McClaran.
He is survived by his parents, Timothy Scott Reid and Hollie Lynn Reid; brothers, Elijah James Reid, Jacob Scott Reid, Matthew Alan Reid; grandparents, Kevin (Darlene) Yarbrough, Rhonda Russell and great-grandmother, Ann Yarbrough.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home
Obituary for Joann “Jody” Marshall Bean
Joann “Jody” Marshall Bean, 91, of Springfield, departed this life on Sunday August 15, 2021, at NHC Healthcare in Springfield.
A private family graveside service was conducted on Friday August 20th in the Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville with Reverend Jerry Wallace officiating. Paul Hart, Andrew Bixby, Tommy Bean, and Orville Hale serving as pallbearers. The family will hold a Memorial Service at a future date.
Mrs. Bean was born January 22, 1930, in Toledo, OH to the late George and Sara Samuel Marshall. She was a retired school teacher from the Cumberland County Board of Education. Mrs. Bean was a member of Springfield First United Methodist Church, where she served as a Stephen Minister. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, and especially loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Bethany Bean, by her sister: Sharon “Sherry” Brown, by her nephew: Warren Brown, and by the father of her children: Judge James A. Bean.
Mrs. Bean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Beverly and Paul Hart of Springfield, by her granddaughter: Sarah Hart Bixby and husband Andrew of Goodlettsville, and by her great grandchildren: Luca and Blakeleigh Bixby.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Ministry at Springfield First United Methodist Church or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Pamela Renea Dixon
Pamela Renea Dixon, age 56, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother (Mimi) and friend. She was a good friend to everyone she met and had a good sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her farther, Ernest Draper Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, David Dixon; daughter, Brandi N.(Daniel) Dixon; son Joshua D.(Carrie) Dixon; mother, Helen Wilson; sister Shannon (Mark) Wilson; brother Randy (Angela) Wilson; granddaughter, Hazley Raine; several nieces and nephews; and very close friends Jenny and Dale Payne.
Her family received friends from 1:00 pm until her Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 pm, held Saturday, August 21 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home, Hendesonville.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Alan Hoffler, Jr.
Alan Paul Hoffler, Jr., age 51, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Hoffler was born June 17, 1970 in Plymouth, MA to Alan and Carol May Hoffler, Sr. He worked in the home improvement industry and enjoyed building furniture. He loved his family, was an artist and loved drawing and music.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hoffler is survived by his wife, Rebecca Poorman Hoffler; son, Devon Paul Hoffler of Springfield; and five sisters.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Randall Phillip “Randy” Gill
Randall Phillip “Randy” Gill, age 61, of Springfield, died on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at St Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00pm on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Randy Mullinax officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens. The family received friends at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home on Monday from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Randy was born on September 24, 1959 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Joseph Edward and Arretta Jeannette Ledford Gill. He was of Baptist faith and formerly worked as a material handler at Unarco. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Gill.
He is survived by a son, Randall Phillip Gill of Franklin, Kentucky; daughter, Christy L. Roach and husband Buster of Coopertown; brothers, Edward and Michael Gill both of Springfield; sister, Carolyn Gill of Springfield; grandchildren, Logan and Austin Roach; great-grandchild, Lilly Roach. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Margaret Louise Herndon
Margaret Louise Bagwell Herndon, age 87 of Greenbrier, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Jubilee House Assisted Living in Goodlettsville, TN.
Funeral Services were held at 1 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier with Charlie Herndon and Marvin Crouch officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers. The family received friends 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, August 18th and 12pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
She was born February 4, 1934 in Cedar Hill, TN to the late John Lee, Sr and Lillian Evans Bagwell. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Springfield, TN.
She enjoyed cooking, spending time with friends and her children, grands and greats and sharing her life-long days with the love of her life for almost 69 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Roger Alan Herndon, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Charles B. Herndon, Sr of Greenbrier, TN; daughter, Julie (Jerry) Creasy of Hendersonville, TN; sons, Charlie (Marsha) Herndon of Ridgetop, TN, Rick (Tina) Herndon of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughter-in-law, Dee Herndon of Greenbrier, TN; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way and 1 great-great-grandson.
At the request of the family, facemask are recommended.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Greenbrier, TN
Obituary for Lee Edwin Foster III
Age 59 of White House passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1961 in Hollywood, California to Lee Edgar Foster, Jr. and Mildred Harber. He worked as a record analyst for Mission Hospital/HCA. Mr. Foster was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed woodworking and RV camping.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Elisabeth and Ann Marie. He is survived by his wife, Patty Foster, White House, TN; sons, Anthony (Candace) Foster, White House, TN and Andrew (Lindsey) Foster, Gravette, AR; step-mother, Jan McCrae, Ontario, CA; brother, Eddie (Kathy) Foster, Chico, CA; sister, Cathy (Ira) Rutan, Noblesville, IN; 5 grandchildren, Charles, Abigail, Eleanor, Stella and Caleb.
Funeral service was held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 3pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor H.D. Jones officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Friday, August 20, 2021 4-8pm and Saturday, August 21, 2021 12-3pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Ethel Imogene Edmonds
Age 87, formerly of Greenbrier passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at The Waters of Robertson. She was born March 15, 1934 in Nashville, TN to Dan Taylor and Mabel Beulah Cole Nichols. She worked as a bakery manager before her retirement. She enjoyed cake decorating and made the best blackberry cobbler in the world. She really enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for family get togethers. Mrs. Edmonds was a Christian and attended the Methodist Church and then later the Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Roy Everette Edmonds; sister, Nancy Alcorn; brothers, Dan Nichols, Harold Nichols and Kenny Nichols. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Lee (Cindy) Edmonds, Mount Juliet, TN; daughter, Theda (Tony) Yocham, Scottsville, KY; sisters, Linda White, Cross Plains, TN, Becky Davenport, Cottontown, TN and Teresa Baker, Portland, TN; 3 grandchildren, Amy (Chet), Matthew and Jeremy; 5 great-grandchildren, Zack, Ethan, Brooklyn, Carter and Lane.
Funeral service was held Thursday, August 20, 2021 at 12 noon in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Ashley Mofield officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Wednesday, August 18, 2021 4-8PM and Thursday, August 19, 2021 11AM-12PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Rita Kaye Higdon
Rita Kaye Higdon, age 63 of Greenbrier, Tennessee, passed Away Monday, August 9 2021 at her home.
Rita was born on October 30, 1957 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Ezra C. Weldon & Mary E. Weldon of Louisville KY. She was the bookkeeper for Greenridge Termite & Pest Control for the last 17 years. She loved quite time and playing computer games and collecting all things elephants.
In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by a brother, Rory C. Weldon of Louisville, KY.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Steve Higdon; son, Kenneth Higdon (Brandy); daughter, Sherry Breen (Sammy); grandson, Ken Jr, brother, Ron Weldon (Michelle); Sister, Vickie Catlett (Jim) and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rita’s remains were cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to TLC Mortuary Services
Obituary for Clifford Earl Farmer Sr.
Clifford E. Farmer, Sr (Tony), 73 of Springfield died August 15, 2021 at his home due to complications from COVID-19.
No services are planned.
Mr. Farmer was born April 4, 1948 in Springfield, TN to the late Henry and Lois Shelborn Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gara E. Talbert Farmer; brother, Charles D. Farmer, son, Michael Farmer and daughter, Tammy Jo Farmer.
He loved his family very much and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening, watching westerns on TV and talking with friends.
He is survived by children, Kim (Major) Yates, Clifford E. (Tiffany) Farmer, Jr., grandchildren, Ashley (Cody) Ellis, Gabby farmer, Zac Farmer and sister, Judy Gorrell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Randall Phillip “Randy” Gill
Randall Phillip “Randy” Gill, age 61, of Springfield, died on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at St Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00pm on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Randy Mullinax officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens. The family received friends at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home on Monday from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Randy was born on August 24, 1959 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Joseph Edward and Arretta Jeannette Ledford Gill. He was of Baptist faith and formerly worked as a material handler at Unarco. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Gill.
He is survived by a son, Randall Phillip Gill of Franklin, Kentucky; daughter, Christy L. Roach and husband Buster of Coopertown; brothers, Edward and Michael Gill both of Springfield; sister, Carolyn Gill of Springfield; grandchildren, Logan and Austin Roach; great-grandchild, Lilly Roach. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Ethel Groves
Ethel Mae Groves, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Springfield.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Buddy Rawls and Brother Curtis Hester officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with David Allen Hall, Ricky Hagan, David Clouse, Randy McEwing, Jack Groves and Warren Osborne serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Teddy Hall and Ashley Eden.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on August 27th from 10am until the hour of service at 2pm.
Mrs. Groves was born May 19, 1935 in Bowling Green, KY to the late George Thomas and Eula Mae Golden Tinsley. She worked at Genesco and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved her family and friends, crocheting, quilting, drawing and coloring, and cooking and fishing.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Groves is preceded in death by her first husband, Kinslow Lam, her second husband, Billy L. Groves, her sister, Aileen Hagan, her brother Earl T. Tinsley, daughter, Diane Casey, and her sons, Jerry Lam and Doug Lam.
Mrs. Groves is survived by her son, Timothy (Kathy) Groves of Springfield; daughters, Cindy (David) Groves of Springfield, Terrie (Brad) Hansen of Iowa and Sharon Mantlo of Springfield; brother, Robert (Judy) Tinsley of Bowling Green; sisters, Cynthia Elmore and Frances Simmons, both of Bowling Green; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Dana Hardy
Dana Ann Beasley Hardy, age 44, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Paul Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Mark Ware, Dennis Pratt, Isaac Pratt, David Madrid, Allan Roggerie-Ray and Dillan Fudge serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11am until the time of service at 2pm.
Mrs. Hardy was born April 17, 1977 in Nashville to the late I.J. and Phyllis Hinkle Beasley. She worked as a nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center and was a member of the Pleasant View United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hardy is survived by her husband, Elmer Ray Hardy; sons, Jacob Ray Hardy and Phillip “Gabe” Hardy, both of Springfield; brother, Gary (Linda) Beasley of LaVergne; sisters, Linda (Ropen) Nalbandian of Daytona Beach, FL, Cindy (Greg) Bessman of Gainsville, FL, Laura (Mark) Ware of Hendersonville and Amanda (Dennis) Pratt of Springfield.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Robertson County Humane Society. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Larry Binkley
Larry Norman Binkley, age 72 of Joelton, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 3:00PM on Sunday, August 15th, with Bro. Matt Honeycutt officiating. Burial followed in EverRest of Cheatham with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 15th from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 3:00PM.
Mr. Binkley was born on December 23rd, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Leonard Neal and Lucille Dillard Binkley. He was retired from the printing business and loved mowing grass and watching western movies. He especially loved being a grandpa.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Binkley; and brother, Paul Binkley.
Survivors include sons, Michael (Pam) Binkley and Troy Binkley; daughter, Dana (Jarrett) Cunningham; brothers, Howell (Geraldine) Binkley, David Binkley, William (Kathy) Binkley, and Gerald (Pam) Binkley; sister, Carol Dyer; grandchildren, Logan Binkley, Caleb Binkley, Gracey Binkley, Aubree Binkley, Joshua Hackney, Kaydin Hackney, Hailey Cunningham, Jon Luke Cunningham, Kelsey Richardson; and great-grandchildren, Charleigh Hulme and Sawyer Coker.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Lula Carrell
Lula Mai Carrell, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at The Waters of Springfield.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12noon in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial followed in the Harpeth Hills Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9am until the hour of service at 12noon.
Mrs. Carrell was born April 25, 1935 in Nashville, TN to the late Lewis Joseph and Emma Mozella Raymer Green. She was a homemaker and member of the Oaklawn Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. She loved her family, babysitting and her dogs.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Carrell is preceded in death by her husband, Claude M. Carrell. She is survived by her step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Teresa and Tommy Edwards of New England, ND; her niece and nephew-in-law, Margie and William Brothers of Greenbrier; and a host of dear friends and extended family.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Billy Francis Adams Sr.
Billy Francis Adams, Sr. of Hendersonville, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was preceded n death by his wife, Peggy Ann Adams; father, Willy Woodrow Adams; mother, Flora Dean Adams; brothers, Keith Ray Adams, Ernest Lynn Adams and James Lawrence Adams.
He is survived by his sons, Billy F. (Kimberly) Adams, Jr. and Brian Kelly Adams; sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Nuckles and Kay (David) Gross; brother, Darrell (Anne) Adamas:sister in law, Judith (Roy) Vassar; brother in law, Rodger (Vikki) Vassar and his grandson Zachary Adams.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Lois Ann Davis Parker
Lois Ann Davis Parker, age 79, of Clarksville, died on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on September 16, 1941 in Sylva, North Carolina to the late William McKinley and Ella Mae Nations Davis. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Barkers Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parker is preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas Parker; son, Scott Parker; brother, Perry Davis; sisters, Alice Walker, Hilda Wilks, and Ruth Davis.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her son, Richard (Amy Patrick) Parker of Satellite Beach, Florida; daughter, Jennefer Parker Lindsey of Clarksville; brother, Jim (Sara) Davis of Sylva, North Carolina; grandchildren, Zachary Parker, Heath Parker, Nichole Lindsey Groves, Jake Parker, and Joshua Lindsey.
Mrs. Parker will be taken to Sylva, North Carolina for her funeral service and buried in the Barkers Creek Cemetery.
There is no local service planned and services in North Carolina will be announced when completed.
Appalachian Funeral Home in Sylva, North Carolina will be in charge of her funeral service when arrangements are completed.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of local arrangements.
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