In Loving Memory: Obituaries From August 17 – 23, 2019
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Karen Bracey Fulton
Karen Bracey Fulton, 57, of Springfield, passed from this life on Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, WY from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday August 29th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Terry Hunter, Charles Gregory, Bud Johnson, Roger Herndon, Kyle Herndon, and Coby Wilson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers with be the employees of Springfield Kroger. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Karen was born November 6, 1961 in Springfield. She was a graduate of Greenbrier High School Class of 1980. She has worked at the Springfield Kroger’s for 40 years and was presently an Accounting Clerk. Karen was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, and the UFCW Local for the past 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Karen’s three loves in life was going on motorcycle trips all over the country, spending time with her friends and family, and shopping.
Karen was preceded in death by her brother: Wayne Bracey. She is survived by her husband of 25 years: Barry Fulton of Springfield, by her parents: Ralph and Jerry Ann Felts Bracey of Greenbrier, by her sisters and brother-in-law: Dee Herndon of Greenbrier, Stephanie and Patrick Baldwin of Greenbrier, by her nephews: Roger (Stephanie) Herndon, Kyle (Hannah) Herndon, Coby (Kim) Wilson, by her great nieces: Harper and Eloise Herndon, and by her great nephews: Maxwell, Michael, Cooper, and Matthew Herndon.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Betty Washington Wagner
Betty Washington Robinson Wagner, age 89, of War, West Virginia, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked for over 40 years in the banking industry in War, West Virginia. There she was an avid member of Calvary Baptist Church and was awarded the Distinguished West Virginian Award. In her later years she enjoyed Center Point Church and being a part of their Happy Hearts Group.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” H. Wagner; and son, A. Keith Wagner. She is survived by her grandson, Adam (Carmen) Wagner; a granddaughter, Afton Wagner; and daughter-in-law, Vickie Wagner.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 1pm until her Celebration of Life Service at 2pm at Center Point Church with Brother Mike Trotter officiating. Graveside service will take place on Friday, August 30, at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Virginia at 11 am with Rev. J.C. Steele officiating. Serving as pall bearers are family and friends.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN.
Obituary for Corrine Yunker (of Joelton, Tennessee)
Corrine Yunker, age 83, of Joelton, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents Homer & Thurlie Hunley; husband Herbert Yunker; and sister Jeanetta Bracey.
Survivors include her children Herbie Yunker, Ricky Yunker, Cookie Yunker, Mience Yunker, and Chris Yunker; 3 siblings; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation at Anderson & Garrett Funeral Home on Sunday, August 25th from 12 P.M. until 8 P.M. with an Eastern Star Ceremony taking place at 6 P.M. in the Magnolia Chapel. Visitation continues on Monday, August 26th from 11 A.M. until Service at 2 P.M. with Rev. Hubert Cunningham officiating.
Interment follows at Forest Grove UMC Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers are Christopher, Cameron, Beto, Grant, Jay, and Homer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Forest Grove UMC Church Cemetery Fund. Sign the guestbook
Obituary for Mary Clay Pitt (Springfield, Tennessee)
June 8, 1931 – August 22, 2019. Mary Clay Pitt, 88, of Springfield, Tennessee, passed away August 22nd, 2019. As a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt she will be missed greatly. Her love for her family was her passion. She hung many pictures of her family in her home. Mary’s love for family influenced her to research family history. Genealogy became more than a pastime.
A native of Logan County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Henry Wood. She was a former Wa’mart employee, a telephone operator, and a restaurant employee. She worked alongside her mother in the restaurant sharing their cooking and baking talents.
Originally from Advairville, KY, she also lived in Glasgow, KY where her mother was from, She moved to Louisville in 1952 and had a family. In 1973 she moved to Springfield, TN.
Her membership at Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, Tennessee brought her many enriching experiences not only through church but also through the bible studies, She had made a number of friends in church who kept in touch and had many wonderful visits at her home after she was no longer able to travel to church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pitt; her parents, Mary and Henry Wood; son, Tommy Jaggers; sister, Elizabeth Crabtree; brother, Felix Wood; and grandson, Michael St. Clair.
Survivors include a son, Leslie Jaggers; two daughters, Pam Billings (Ted) and Donna St Clair (Billy); grandchildren, Stephanie Elliott (Del); Crystal Cox (Shawn); and Marie Billings (Jeff Adams); great grandchildren, Evelyn, Katherine, and Nathan Elliott; Taylor Cox; nieces, Kaye Minchey; Beverly Neely (Allen Coulter); Barbara Wood; Debbie Wood; Mary Cook (John); and nephews, Jerry Wood (Suzy); Joe Wood.
NO SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.
Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services – 706 W Jefferson St, Lagrange, KY
Obituary for Ronald “Ronnie” Hutchison
Ronald “Ronnie” Hutchison, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2019 at his home. Graveside services were conducted Thursday August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tim Harris officiating. Friends and family served as pallbearers. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Ronnie was born January 2, 1951 in Springfield. He was a retired welder from Unarco. Ronnie loved fishing and working on cars. He had a great love for Camaro’s, especially his 1969 Camaro. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father: Henry Hutchison, his mother: Mary Lou Adams Matthews, his wife: Cheryl Brown Hutchison, by his brother: Eddie Hutchison, and by his step-father: John L. Matthews.
Ronnie is survived by his brothers: John Bailey Hutchison of Goodlettsville and Billy K. Hutchison of Springfield, by his sisters: B. Micki Hopkins of Springfield and Brenda Lou Pitts of Russellville, KY, and by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary for Sandra Kay Stark Richards
Sandra Kay Stark Richards, 68, passed from this life on Saturday August 17, 2019 at her home. A Celebration of Life service was conducted Thursday August 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Denny Burchett officiating. The family received friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Sandra was born July 13, 1951 in Robertson County to the late Johnnie B. and Helen Mae Mazanac Stark. She was a graduate of the East Robertson High School Class of 1969. She was a Deputy Clerk with the Robertson County Clerk’s Office and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Sandra was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and she enjoyed cooking, traveling, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Eric Richards, and by her siblings: Joseph Stark, Jerry Stark, and Judith Ann Stark.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Tom Richards, of Cedar Hill with whom she would have celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary the 31st of August, by her daughter: Hanna Makay Richards of Cedar Hill, by her sons: David Cherry of Goodlettsville and Stan Cherry of Kingston Springs, by her daughter-in-law, Jessica Brooks Richards of Cedar Hill; by her brother and sister-in-law: Ernie and Judy Stark of Springfield, by her grandchildren: Connor Cathey, Collin Richards, Cooper Richards, and Cohen Richards, and by a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Teresa Emalyn Thompson Hearn
Teresa Emalyn Thompson Hearn, 74, of Adairville, KY, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2019 at North Crest Medical Center.
Graveside services were conducted Wednesday August 21st at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery in Adairville, KY with Brother Alan Woodard officiating. Family and friends served as pallbearers. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Hearn was born May 30, 1945 in Nashville. She worked as a teacher’s aid for the Logan County School System. Mrs. Hearn loved her cats, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father: George M. Gill, by her mother: Martha Louise Finley McGreger, by her husbands: Kenneth Ray Thompson, Sr., and Louis Hoy Hearn, and by her son: Kenneth Ray Thompson, Jr.
Mrs. Hearn is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Brian and Amanda Thompson of Allensville, KY, by her daughter and son-in-law: Terri and Buddy Davis of Adairville, KY, by her sister: Susan Camacho of Springfield, by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary for William Donald Price
William Donald Price, 80, of Adairville, KY, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday August 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Dakota Norris and Reverend Andy Ward officiating. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery in White House with Nick Price, Billy Price, Bill Crabtree, Allen Lancaster, Eric Suggs, and Grady Peay serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Brown, Kenneth McDuffee, Tom McDuffee, James Robert McAllister, and the Elders of Mt. Denson Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The family received friends on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Price was born June 23, 1939 in Adairville, KY to the late William Henry and Lola Mae Brown Price. He was a retired Plant Manager for Auburn Hosiery Mill. Mr. Price was a member of Mt. Denson Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder. He loved hunting and collecting arrowheads, playing golf, and gardening. He was a Dale Earnhardt, Sr. car racing fan, and was an avid fan of University of Kentucky Basketball. Mr. Price loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren.
Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 54 years: Linda McDuffee Price of Adairville, KY, by his sons and daughters-in-law: William Donald and Teresa Price, Jr., of Bowling Green, KY, John Lee and Karen Price of Springfield, by his brother and sister-in-law: Ronald Rhoads and Donna Price of Franklin, by his grandchildren: Christian (Allen) Lancaster, Amanda (Bill) Crabtree, Nick (Daphne Whitley) Price, Melinda Price, Allison Price, and Billy Price, and by 7 great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Denson Cumberland Presbyterian Church building fund.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Angelo William Passanante
Angelo William Passanante, age 78, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019.
Angelo is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Passanante. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Passanante; son, James Michael Passanante; and a sister, Maria Gene.
No services are planned at this time.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
Obituary for Donald Estes Bean
Age 88 of White House passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at NHC Sumner in Gallatin.
He was born March 22, 1931 in Jellico, TN to Bessie Bean. He was self-employed in the hotel and food industry before his retirement and he proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of White House Masonic Lodge#700 and White House First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Bean; brother, Dan Bean.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Joyce Brown Bean; sons, Don (Donna) Bean, David (Cindy) Bean and Keith (Lesli) Bean; 4 grandchildren, Mandy (Jason) Locke, Bryan (Amy) Bean, Jordon Bean and Davis Bean; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Ted Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers and with military honors. Visitation is planned for Monday, August 26, 2019 4-8PM & Tuesday, August 27, 2019 1-2PM at the funeral home.
Remains rest at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN
Obituary for Ray Hester
Edward “Ray” Hester, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Keith Howell and Brother Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tony Lance, Brian Lance, Chris Hornbuckle, Wade Lance, Dalton Lance and Edwin Lance serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Phillip Lance, Heath Hornbuckle and Levi Hornbuckle.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 2-8pm and on Sunday from 12pm until the hour of service at 2pm.
Mr. Hester was born December 13, 1937 in Stewart County, TN to the late James Monroe and Mollie Glisson Hester. He worked as a gravel truck driver for Porter Brown Limestone Company and Hollingsworth Oil Haulers (HOH) until his retirement and was a member of the Coopertown Church of Christ. He loved to watch his grandkids play baseball and loved to mow. Mr. Hester was happy as long as he was on a tractor or in a truck.
Mr. Hester is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maxine Smith Hester; daughter, Leah (Chris) Hornbuckle of Springfield; sons, Tony Lance of Springfield, Brian (Wanda Kay) Lance of Springfield and Phillip Lance of Lewisburg; brother, Jimmy (Kay) Hester of Bartlett, TN; sisters, Cornelia Laney of Pleasant View and Joyce (Eddie Ray) Walker of Pleasant View; grandchildren, Edwin (Kristal) Lance, Savanna (Travis) Pitt, Wade Lance, Dalton Lance, Heath Hornbuckle and Levi Hornbuckle; and great-grandchildren, Graci Lance, Ethan Lance, Jace Lance and Paisley Lance.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Coopertown 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 Rosario Delgado de Rios
Rosario Del Carmen Delgado de Rios, age 88 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Tri Star Summit Medical Center in Hermitage.
A graveside service was held at EverRest of Cheatham Cemetery in Pleasant View, on Thursday, August 22nd, at 10:00AM with Bro. David Price officiating.
There was no visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Delgado de Rios was born on October 5, 1930 in Caracas, Venezuela to the late Pedro and Lola Gonzalez Delgado. She was a homemaker and she was a great swimmer. She also won many awards as a dancer and was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Captain Gilberto Rios; and a brother, Antonio Delgado.
She is survived by sons, Gilberto (Elisabeth) Rios and Jonathan (Rivka) Rios; daughters, Frances Valdes and Valentina (Mike) Ramey; brother, Pedro (Berta) Delgado; sister, Lolin Delgado de Reyes; thirteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Buster Shepard
Ray “Buster” Vester Shepard, age 80, of Clarksville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, on Saturday, August 24th, at 1:00PM with Bro. John Maltais and Chaplain Garrette Milliken officiating. Burial will follow at Sango Cemetery in Clarksville with Alan Shepard, Stan Shepard, Josh Shepard, Jason Shepard, Doyle Wilson, Greg Balthrop, Steven Albright, and Randy Fox serving as pallbearers. Penny Woods will serve as a honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, August 24th from 11AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Buster was born on May 12, 1939 in Stroudsville, Tennessee to the late Roy and Verdie Holt Shepard. He was a drywall installer and finisher and also was a logger and farmer. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Shepard; brother, Randy Shepard; and sister, Mary B. Leavell.
He is survived by his daughters, Angie (Randy) Goff, Melaine Shepard, and Melissa Shepard; brothers, R.C. Shepard and Rocky (Joanne) Shepard; grandchildren, Sarah Goff, John (Jamie) Goff, Jr., and Angel (Jeff) Rashid; four great-grandchildren; and granddogs, Montana, Boots, and Bonnie Jo.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Jerry Moore
Jerry Lynn Moore, age 70, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, on Sunday, August 25th, at 2:00PM with Bro. Philip Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at EverRest of Cheatham Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 25th from 11AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Jerry was born on January 18, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Edwin and Mildred Elder Moore. He worked in the music industry duplicating tracks and tapes. He was a huge Alabama Football Fan. He loved church and was a member of the Coopertown Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Joseph Moore.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Moore; daughter, Jessica Moore and her fiancé, Reid Mayo; sister, Dianne (Art) Clemons; and his fur baby, Bama.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Kendy Norris
Kendy Alayne Norris, age 43, of Joelton, Tennessee, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service was conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 7 o’clock pm, Thursday, August 22nd, with Bro. Cliett Goodpasture and Bro. Kevin Williams officiating.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday, August 22nd, beginning at 4:00PM until the hour of service at 7:00PM.
Kendy was born on April 23, 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee to Kenneth Don and Ada Jane Walker. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of Sycamore Chapel Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jason Norris; son and daughter, Camden & Corinna Norris; sisters, Sharon (Chris) Carrigan, and Janie (Whit) Duke; mother-in-law, Daunice Norris; and six nieces & nephews, Houston and Dylan Binkley, Whitney, Mary, Everett, and Bryce Duke.
If so desired, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Kendy’s children, and can be made payable and sent to their father, Jason Norris, 7224 Old Clarksville Pike, Joelton, Tennessee 37080
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Beverly Ryan
Beverly Christine Wilson Ryan, age 53, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at The Waters of Robertson.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 11am.
Ms. Ryan was born July 27, 1966 in Nashville to the late Forrest E. and Betty Spicer Wilson, Sr. She was a home maker and loving mother.
Ms. Ryan is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Spencer Bolster) Wilson of New York, and Julia Wilson, Crystal Ryan and Emily Ryan, all of Springfield; brother, Forest Wilson, Jr. of Springfield; and sisters, Janice Wilson Chaparro and Debbie Bearden, both of Alabama.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Vance Overton
Vance Overton of Hendersonville, Tennessee went to be with his Lord on August 17, 2019 at age 96.
He is predeceased by his parents, Russell “Russ” and Emma Overton; one brother, Elder William Overton; and four sisters Selma Roberson, Edine Robertson, Annie D Benson and Frances Coaplen. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Minnie Rice Overton; and nieces, Clarice Coaplen Rosinger of Columbia, SC, Patricia Cooper, Phyllis Ferrell, Rebecca Rice, Suzanne Rice, and Karen Rice; and nephews George Kemp, Jr., Kevin Rice, Jerry Rice, Harold Rice and Robert Rice.
Mr. Overton was a member of McFarren Missionary Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, was Past Master of Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge #271 performing Masonic Services for 35 years. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner and a member of the Director’s Staff of Al Menah Temple. After he retired from Nashville Machine Company, he transported children to the Shrine Hospital for 15 years.
Funeral Services were conducted by Brother Johnny Carver at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville, including Masonic Rites. Visitation was held 1 hour prior to the service starting at 12 p.m. and private burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be sent to McFarren Missionary Baptist Church, W. Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN 37115 or Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge 108 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072.
Love and appreciation to their dedicated caregivers; Wanda, Teresa, Cathey, Sharon, and the staff from Blessed Home and Willowbrook Hospice.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
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Obituary for Martha Lynn Grubbs Matthews
Martha Lynn Grubbs Matthews, 80, of Greenbrier, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Monday August 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Jack Oden officiating. Interment followed in Bethel Cemetery with Derek Matthews, Joe Burnett, Ryan Peck, Brian Matthews, Hunter Matthews, and Brandon Maclin serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Matthews was born October 15, 1938 in Robertson County to the late Harold R. and Ruby Shannon Grubbs. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Matthews loved fishing and bird watching. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Cecil Larry “Pa” Matthews, by her son: Randy Matthews, and by her brothers: Maxie and Joe Eldon Grubbs.
Mrs. Matthews is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda and Mike Peck of Greenbrier, by her son and daughters-in-law: Larry and Patsy Matthews of White House, Kathy Matthews of Goodlettsville, by her brother and sister-in-law: Ronnie and Mildred Grubbs of Smyrna, by 9 grandchildren, by 19 great grandchildren, and by the love of her life, her poodle, Rusty Matthews.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Robertson County Animal Control.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for James Richard “Ricky” Murphy
James Richard “Ricky” Murphy, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at North Crest Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Monday August 19th at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Quinton Yates officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Reynolds Boyd, Grant Bell, James T. Marshall, Billy Vogle, Jack Jones, Jack Hollingsworth, Barry Head, and Gerald Jones serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ricky was born September 8, 1957 in Springfield. He was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School Class of 1975. Ricky was a lifelong farmer. He also was an auctioneer and a was a State Bid Champion. In past years, Ricky was a premier pitcher for the Mt. Denson Church Softball team. He was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he was greatly involved in the building expansion. He enjoyed horseback riding, playing basketball, and was an avid UT Vols fan. Ricky especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father: James Warren Murphy and by his sister: Laurie Murphy. Ricky is survived by his wife: Tabatha Murphy of Springfield, by his mother: Ivy Nell Roe Murphy of Springfield, by his daughters: Marissa Chachra and husband Vishesh of Los Angeles, CA, Jamie Marvin and husband Michael of White House, and MaKiya Williams of Springfield, by his sons: Antonio Lawson, Jr. and Daniel Lawson both of Springfield, and by his grandchildren: Chandler Marvin, Carter Marvin, Lalia Chachra, CaMiya Lawson, Antonio Lawson, III, Daniel Lawson, Jr., and soon to be born in November: James Richard Lawson.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church building fund
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Ray Patterson Morris
Ray Patterson Morris, 88, of Springfield, passed from this life on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at The Waters of Robertson.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday August 17th at 4:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Isaac Bourne officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Caleb Starks, Trent Hand, Vince Hand, Jeremy Rogers, Jarret Reed, Holden Reed, Isaac Bourne, and Ryan Morris serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Saturday from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Morris was born December 2, 1930 in Springfield to the late Ham Patterson and Mary Isabelle Frey Morris. He was veteran of the U.S. Marines, having served during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Mr. Morris was a retired farmer and was also a retired Garden Center technician with Wal-Mart. He loved growing flowers, especially roses, fishing, finding and collecting arrow heads, and his cattle. For many years, he helped Fed Metcalf bar-b-q each week.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Rebecca Louise Wilson Morris, by his grandson: Chris Stroud, and by his siblings: Ralph Morris, Billy Morris, Imogene Belt, and Julia Jones. Mr. Morris is survived by his sons: Ray Patterson (Donna) Morris, Jr., of Goodlettsville, John David (Sheila Hollis) Morris of Cedar Hill, by his daughters: Cathy Jane (Ken) Stroud of Springfield, Mary Beth (Ray) Garrison of Clarksville, and Patti Rae (Mark) Bourne of Adams, by his brother: Jimmy Lee Morris of Springfield, by his sisters: Linda Ruth Robertson of Cedar Hill, and Sandra Stranger of Russellville, KY, by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Isaac Nolan Kemp
Isaac Nolan Kemp, age 72 of Adams, TN passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Whitehaven Assisted Living in Adams, TN.
The family received friends 4pm to 8pm on Monday, August 19, 2019 and 10am to 11am on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield. The funeral service followed at 11am at the funeral home with Rev. Cody Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Springfield. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Mr. Kemp was born August 13, 1947 in Lebanon, TN to the late Roy Hudson and Mary Ellen Wyre Kemp. He was also preceded in death by wife, Frances Ann Harris Kemp; brother, Sammy Kemp; sister, Ann Billom.
He was employed in the Manufactoring business and a member of the Williams Chapel Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and church.
He is survived by brother Everett Kemp of Lebanon, TN; brother-in-law, Jimmie (Vicki) Harris; sister-in-law, Wanda (Roger) Henderson; special niece, Sue Ann Dean and 12 other nephews and nieces; 28 great-nephews and nieces and 18 great-great-nephews and nieces.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Don Sadler
Mr. Don Sadler, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at NorthCrest Medical Center. A Memorial Visitation was held at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 10-11am.
Following the visitation a private entombment was held in the Springfield Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Mr. Sadler was born April 14, 1938 in Madison County, Tennessee to the late Willie “Buster” and Dorothy Corrine Meadows Sadler. He worked as a Boiler Technician for an Aerospace Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a baseball fanatic and Dodgers fan. He loved riding dune buggies and four wheelers and spent a lot of time in California on this hobby.
In addition to his parents Mr. Sadler is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Sadler, Terry Wayne Sadler and Dink Taylor, and his sisters, Dorothy Lindsey and Iris Thompson. Mr. Sadler is survived by his wife, Vivian Simpson Sadler; son, Jerry Lee (Debra) Sadler of Springfield; daughter, Christie Lynn (Ivan) Waxman of Harbor City, CA; brothers, Tommy Joe Sadler of Jackson and Bill Taylor of Memphis; granddaughter, Misty Flowers Kies of Montrose, CO; and a number of loving nieces and nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Hillary William Lane Jr.
Hillary William Lane, Jr. age 68 of Portland, died on August 15, 2019 at his home in Portland. He was born on February 10, 1951 in Madison, Tennessee to the late Hillary William Lane and Evelyn Mae McMurtury Lane. He was a retired Truck Mechanic and of Christian Faith.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his half-brother, Carl Crew. Hillary is survived by his daughter, Marcy Lane Hosale and her husband Dell of Hendersonville, Tennessee; sister, Sharon Groves of Portland, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Nell Crew of Hendersonville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Michele Bailey, Walt Hosale, and Tiffany Hosale; great-grandchildren, Ember Hosale and Skylar Bailey.
Visitation with the family was held on Saturday from 12:00 – 2:00pm at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. There was no service following the visitation and his remains are to be cremated.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Dorothy Sadler Lindsey
Dorothy Sadler Lindsey, 87, of Russellville, KY and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 at the home of her son in Russellville, KY.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday August 15th at 12 noon in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Dr. Frank Gagliano officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Mark Lindsey, Jr., Matthew Lindsey, Micah Lindsey, Charles Lindsey, Jason Lindsey, Brandon Draughon, and John Lemonis serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lindsey was born February 14, 1932 in Jackson to the late William “Buster” and Dorothy Corrine Meadows Sadler. She served as Activity Director at Beverly Healthcare for several years, then she retired as Treasurer for Family Home Furnishings. She was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Mrs. Lindsey enjoyed reading, cooking, decorating, and especially spoiling her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Billy Gene Lindsey, by her sons: Mike and Mitchell Lindsey, and by her siblings: Charles Sadler, Terry Wayne Sadler, Iris Thompson, and Beverly Jean Sadler.
Mrs. Lindsey is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Patty Lindsey of Russellville, KY, her brothers: Don Sadler of Springfield and Tommy Joe Sadler of Jackson, by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary for Nancy Field Burton
Nancy Field Burton, 81, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday August 12, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday August 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Joe Rushing officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jerry Dean Pendleton, Randall Harbert, Justin Frazier, Jake O’Brien, Brayden Harbert, and Aeson Harbert serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Burton was born June 18, 1938 in Nashville to the late Buford Luster and Rebecca Elizabeth Field Reding. She was a homemaker and worked several years at Diesel Sales and Service in Nashville as an Accounts Receivable Clerk. She was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Burton always loved helping on the family farm. She loved sewing and was an excellent seamstress and won many ribbons and awards at the Robertson County Fair. When her daughters were in school, she always served as a room mother. She loved going to her grandchildren’s ballgames and outings whenever she could.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Edwin Burton, her daughter: Melinda Burton Harbert, and by her sister: Martha Reding Swah. Mrs. Burton is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Brenda Frazier of Springfield, Becky and Todd Gunn of Cedar Hill, by her grandchildren: Randall (Tiffany) Harbert, Jessica Gower, Justin (Dana) Frazier, Ashley (Logan) Carter, Mary Beth (Jake) O’Brien, Daniel (Yeselin) Pendleton, and Dean Pendleton, and by 9 great grandchildren.
If so desired, the family request memorial contributions be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer or to the Robertson County Animal Control.
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Patricia Sue Reed
Patricia Sue Reed, 66, of Springfield, passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 at North Crest Medical Center.
Her remains were cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Patricia was born February 15, 1953 in Sparta, TN. Her favorite hobbies were cooking and watching TV. She is preceded in death by her father: William Carl Luna and by her mother: Corene West Tyce.
Patricia is survived by her son: William Reed of Springfield, by her daughter: Melissa Yearwood of Springfield, by her grandson: Shane Yearwood, and by her great grandchildren: Skylar and Carson Yearwood.
Obituary provided by Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN.
Obituary for Catherine Ann Hulsey
Catherine Ann Hulsey, 72, of Clarksville, passed from this life on Sunday August 11, 2019 at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday August 13th at 4:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Zach Moffatt officiating. The family received friends on Tuesday from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hulsey was born January 2, 1947 in Birmingham, AL. She worked as a caretaker at HATS for many years and was of the Catholic faith Mrs. Hulsey loved sewing, crafts, gardening, and flowers. She was most happy in her life during the time she spent with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. Mrs. Hulsey was preceded in death by her father: Floyd Kirby, and by her mother: Marion Lambert Cobb.
Mrs. Hulsey is survived by her husband: Jerry Hulsey of Clarksville, her sons and daughter-in-law: Jerry Dewayne Hulsey of Springfield, Floyd Leroy and Tammy Hulsey of White House, her daughters and son-in-law: Catherine Marline and Larry Williams of Cedar Hill, Marion Ann Hulsey of Adams, her brother: Luther Cobb of Birmingham, AL, her sister: Debby Didanato of Millersville, by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Robertson County Funeral Home for the Catherine Hulsey funeral fund.
Obituary provided by Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN.
Obituary for Prentice Austin Mayes
Prentice Austin Mayes, age 80 of Goodlettsville passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at St. Thomas West Hospital.
The family will receive friends 4pm to 8pm Friday, August 16, 2019 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier and 12pm to 1pm on Saturday at Highland Union Chapel Church in Ridgetop with Rev. Jon Briggs and Rev. Doug Thornton officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Prentice was born June 7, 1939 in Ridgetop, TN to the late Austin A. and Flora Belle Ellison Mayes. He was also preceded in death by daughters, Crystal Belle Edison and Tiffany Faye Gammon. He was a pipefitter for Dupont, a member of Union Hill Baptist Church and a Veteran of the US Army. He was an artist and loved painting, fishing, gardening and watching birds. He also loved watching sports.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Kuffman Mayes; step-sons, Shane (Tracey) Ferguson, Scott (Sherri) Ferguson; daughter, Bonnie (James) Pendleton; sister, Angela (Ken) Wilson; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN.
Obituary for Larry (Mac) McCormick
Larry Lynn (Mac) McCormick, age 77, of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Larry was a dedicated Funeral Professional who was a licensed Funeral Director in the State of Tennessee for over 50 years. He also served in the U.S. Army doing a tour in Viet Nam. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Larry was a kind man with a heart as big as all outdoors. He dedicated his life to the funeral business and enjoyed helping others.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Ruby McCormick and his brother, John D McCormick, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra McCormick; a son, Chris (Dara) McCormick; a daughter, Chauncie Davenport; his sisters, Ann McGee, Creta Ross and Carolyn Childs; and a grandson, CJ McCormick.
Larry’s family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 18, from 12:00pm until 7:00pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Interment service will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 20.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by calling 855-448-3997, online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or download their donation form and mail to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758417, Topeka KS 66675-8517.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
Obituary for Glenn Jones
Marion “Glenn” Jones, age 73 of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, on Thursday, August 15th, at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop Wayne Hall and Bro. Corey Minter officiating. Burial followed at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Joelton with Rick Williams, Gyle Head, Chris Jones, Terry Jones, Ryan Sterry, and Tony Jones serving as pallbearers. His friends of Rodeway Express served as honorary pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 14th from 4 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 1:00 p.m.
Glenn was born on February 17, 1946 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late L.V., Sr. and Bernice Taylor Jones-Lawson. He retired after 36 years as a truck driver with Rodeway Express. He loved the outdoors, doing yardwork, and helping others any way that he could. He was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church and loved working on the outside to keep it looking beautiful.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Bobby J. Jones and L.V. Jones, Jr.; and step-daughter, Stephanie Jock.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Jones; son, Jeffrey (Kimmy) Jones; daughter, Angela (Walt) Kelly; sister, Janice (Roy) Miller; step-daughter, Kimberly (Donald) Hackett; grandchildren, Emily Kelly, Melissa Kelly, Courtney Jones, Jaden Jones; and step-grandchildren, Noel Saturday, Bailee Saturday, Adam Sterry, Brian Sterry, and Austin Beard.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, OH , or New Hope Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Eva Crawford
Eva Goodwin Crawford, age 93, of Cedar Hill, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at 1pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Joe Rushing and Brother Marvin Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jamie Vertrees, Trey Vertrees, Jackson Vertrees, Michael Wilson, Logan Wilson, Allan Crawford and Levi Hood serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Wyatt and Sam Wyatt.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10am until the hour of service at 1pm.
Mrs. Crawford was born September 8, 1925 in Dot, KY to the late Leonard and Nellie Carter Goodwin. She was a homemaker and member of the Keysburg Church of Christ but most recently attended the Adams Church of Christ. She loved flowers and gardening and loved the Lord.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Crawford is preceded in death by her husband, John Rayburn Crawford, her son, Danny Wayne Crawford, 2 sisters, her brother, and 2 grandchildren.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her daughter, Deborah Crawford Fisher of Springfield; grandson, Mark Wilson who lived with her and cared for her. He was not only her grandson, but her companion and best friend. She has 3 other grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren with 1 on the way.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Frank Mitchell
Francis James “Frank” Mitchell, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at The Waters of Robertson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:30pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Reverend Ronnie Smith and Brother Dakota Rawls officiating. Visitation was be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5pm until the hour of service at 7:30pm.
Burial will be in the Person Memorial Cemetery in Roxboro, NC later this week with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Mitchell was born November 5, 1932 in Danville, VA to the late Dewey and Lottie Williams Mitchell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he worked as a Technical Supply Sgt. Mr. Mitchell was a singer and song writer and loved playing his guitar. He loved wood carving, playing cards and fishing and was also a member of the West End Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents Mr. Mitchell is preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Mitchell and his brothers, Dewey Mitchell, Jr. and Billy Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Dollie Moon Mitchell; sons, Charles (Donna) Mitchell of Blackfoot, ID, Lester (Billie Jean) Mitchell of San Antonio, TX and James D. Mitchell of Melrose, NM; daughters, Sunny Mae (John) Duszynski of Munith, MI and Pamela R. Wilson of Springfield; step-sons, Dennis (Debbie) Moon of Adams and Danny (Cheryl) Moon of Springfield; step-daughter, Diane Goff of Springfield; sister-in-law, Lula Mitchell of Roxboro, NC; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Obituary for Mary Castelow
Mary Lily Faye Matherly Castelow, age 83, of Goodlettsville, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Buddy Rawls officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Sharon Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 4-8pm and again on Thursday from 10am until the hour of service at 11am.
Mrs. Castelow was born March 19, 1936 in Greenbrier to the late Amos and Beatrice Cobb Matherly. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Castelow is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Castelow, her children, Michael Castelow and Deborah Massey, her brother, Melvin Matherly, and her sisters, Lorene Knight and Emma Burney.
Mrs. Castelow is survived by her son, Danny Castelow of Goodlettsville; daughters, Kathy Gregory of Springfield and Mary (Johnny) Ralston of Portland; grandchildren, Johnny Ralston, Jr., Lilly Ralston, Brendan Ralston, Lee Castelow, Noah Ralston, Cindy Floyd, Will Gregory, Priscilla Castelow, Pennie Massey, Gennie Smith, Clarissa Hathaway and Cherie Jean Massey; and great-grandchildren, Dalton Mooneyhan, Jessey Mooneyhan, Jonah Mooneyhan, Justus Mooneyhan, Alexander Floyd, Paine Mooneyhan and Landon Floyd.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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