In Loving Memory: Obituaries From Feb 7, 2018 – Feb 13, 2018
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
Obituary for Allison Whitaker
Allison Yvonne Whitaker, 55, of Springfield, died Monday February 12, 2018 at her home. Her remains were cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Whitaker was born February 23, 1962 in Fairmont, WV. She was a homemaker. She loved sewing, making jewelry, painting, and being with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her mother: Rebecca Urynowicz Reger, and by her siblings: Wendy Reger and Bob Reger. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Bryan and Ashley Whitaker of Princeton, KY, Mark and Rebekah 
Whitaker of Portland, her father and step-mother: Robert and Marian Reger of West Virginia, her step-children: Laura Tidwell of Gallatin, Wayne Whitaker of Franklin, KY, and April Stone of Winchester, her siblings: Bobby, Brad, Billy, and Lori Reger all of West Virginia, her fiance: Allen Bryant of Springfield, and by eight grandchildren
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Vuneta R. Krisle
Vuneta R. Krisle, age 90 of Springfield, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Evans officiating. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery with James Style, Paul Thompson, Darnell Hester, Greg Hester, Joe Krisle, Jr., and Eddie McKnight serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Don Sloan and Donald Hart. The family received friends at the funeral home Monday from 4 until 8 PM and Tuesday from 9 AM until the hour of service.
Mrs. Krisle was born July 5, 1927 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Boss Lee and Elizabeth Ferguson Ridge. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and was retired from Southside Drugs where she was a bookkeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Krisle, who died February 28, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Joe Krisle and wife Janice of Collierville; daughter, Judye K. Hester and husband Darnell of Springfield; sisters, Betty Ridge of Monterey and Maxie Thompson of St. Augustine, FL; grandchildren, Gregory K. Hester, Elizabeth K. Olson and husband Scott, and Tara K. Williams and husband Mark; and great grandchildren, James, Nicholas, and Joseph Olson and Luke and Ethan Williams.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to the Baptist Children’s Home. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Don Hollingsworth
Donald Gary “Don” Hollingsworth, age 63, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 1pm 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 Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 4-8pm and again on Thursday from 11am until the hour of service at 1pm.
Mr. Hollingsworth was born November 6, 1954 in Springfield to Mr. Glenn R. Hollingsworth of Springfield and the late Mrs. Marjorie Orman Hollingsworth. He was a farmer and member of Springfield Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother Mr. Hollingsworth is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Glenn Frey. In addition to his father Mr. Hollingsworth is survived by his wife, Glenda Frey Hollingsworth; son, Corbitt (Audrey) Hollingsworth of Knoxville; daughters, Suzann Hollingsworth and Mary Glenn (Marc) Hollingsworth-Fatton, both of Nashville; mother-in-law, Sue Robertson Frey of Springfield; and brother, Ronnie (Cheri) Hollingsworth of Springfield.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hollingsworth’s honor to the charity of one’s choice. 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 Margaret Ann McCroy
Margaret Ann McCroy, age 68, of Ridgetop, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at NorthCrest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother J.T. Honeycutt, Dr. Fred Baldwin and Tyler Estep officiating. An Eastern Star Service will close the funeral service. Burial will follow in the Bellwood Cemetery with Burt Castleman, Jr., Trey Castleman, Bruce Head, Lynn Day, Gerald Coomes, Mike Coomes, Eddie Coomes, Ricky Coomes and Raymond Coomes serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 1pm.
Ms. McCroy was born August 2, 1949 in Springfield to the late James Richard and Jeanette Ware McCroy. She was a member of Greenbrier First Baptist Church and the the Greenbrier Order of the Eastern Star #469.
In addition to her parents Ms. McCroy is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, John Mantooth. She is survived by her sister, Mary McCroy Mantooth of Adams; nephews, Jamie (Katie) Mantooth of Martin, TN and Bo (Loni) Mantooth of Medina, TN; nieces, Lori Jean Mantooth of Memphis and Hunter Mantooth of Ridgetop; great-nephews, Jack and Knox; and great-nieces, Porter, Betsy and Harper.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners International Children’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 Tara Aldridge
Tara Vinson Aldridge, age 36, of White House, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Joe Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 4-8pm and again on Friday from 11am until the hour of service at 1pm.
Mrs. Aldridge was born April 18, 1981 in Nashville to the late William Vinson and Mrs. Candy (Steve) Harrison Vinson Eurton of Westmoreland. She worked as an Accounts Representative.
In addition to her father Mrs. Aldridge is preceded in death by her grandparents, Sarah and Billy Vinson.
In addition to her mother and step-father, Mrs. Aldridge is survived by her husband, Scott Aldridge; son, Matthew Aldridge of White House; step-son, Brandon (Megan) Aldridge of Goodlettsville; daughter, Sarah Aldridge of White House; step-daughter, Brooke (Danny) Waltman of Nashville; brother, Michael (Ester) Vinson of Portland; sister, Megan Eurton of Westmoreland; and grandchildren, Mason Waltman, Elijah Aldridge and Caroline Aldridge.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Brandon Banks
Brandon Lee Banks, age 22, of Chapmansboro, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock pm, Saturday, February 17th, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Jon Forrest officiating. Burial will follow in Mallory’s cemetery with Corey Banks, Jordan Hairston, Anthony Berry, Jay Hairston, Mario Hyrne, Tony Hairston, Mark Mooneyhan, Randy Mooneyhan, and Paul Mooneyhan serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 17th, beginning at 10:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Brandon was born on October 5, 1995 in Springfield, Tennessee and is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Banks.
Survivors include his fiancé, Ashley Perry; daughters, Alexia and Erykah, mother, Chastity Green and step-father, Michael Green; grandparents, Sarah Banks Holland and husband, Arlander Holland, and Linda Payne; brothers, Corey Banks, Ronald Banks, Jr., Marcus Lax, Ronald Hyrne; sisters, Brittany Banks, Crystal Banks, Tameeka Vance, Temesha Pollock, Megan Walls, and Lisa Hairston.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Paula Charlene Nannie
Paula Charlene Dunn Nannie, age 53 of Greenbrier, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Gallatin Center in Gallatin.
No services are planned.
Paula was born in Nashville, TN on April 2, 1965 to the late Paul Dunn, Sr. and Shirley Holt Dunn.
She is survived by a son, Howard Blaylock of Greenbrier; mother, Shirley Holt Dunn of Greenbrier; brother, Paul Dunn, Jr. of Greenbrier and a sister, Annette Dunn Brooks.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier.
Obituary for Theresa Marie Bond
Age 57 of White House passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home. She was born September 27, 1960 in Galesburg, Illinois to William James and Mary Lou Wilk Farrell. She worked as a team supervisor for the American Red Cross and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Madison, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, William James Farrell, Jr.; grandchild, Marie Martinez. She is survived by her son, Aaron (Jodi) Thurman, White House, TN; daughters, AnnaMarie (Mitchell) Murphy, Madison, TN and Sarah (Matthew) Bruecks, Galesburg, Illinois; sisters, Margaret (Pat) Bent, Galesburg, Illinois and Kathleen (Mel) Higgins, Dallas, Texas; 9 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Theresa’s life was held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 3pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with Bro. Steve Farmer officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1-3pm at the funeral home.
Remains rest at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN
Obituary for Marilyn Hall
Marilyn Jones Hall, age 91, of Cedar Hill, passed away Thursday, February 08, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Martin Babb officiating. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery with family and friend serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 11am.
Mrs. Hall was born January 18, 1927 in Big Sandy, TN to the late Garland Jones and Lilly Cantrell Jones Holland. She was a homemaker and member of Springfield Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her brother, Jesse Jones. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Donald Hall; son, Jerry (Ann) Hall of Mt. Juliet; daughters, Donna (John) Callaway of Huntsville, AL and Darlyne (Don) Kent of Whites Creek; sisters, Delma Hargis of Louisville and Sue (Jack) Edwards of Jackson, MS; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Danny A. Kirkham
Age 72 of Springfield passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Alive Hospice Madison Campus. He was born March 3, 1945 in Orlinda, TN to William Deward & Edna Earl Dixon Kirkham. He worked as a parts sales manager for Auto Zone before his retirement and was a member of Owens Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved his 1957 Chevrolet car and enjoyed piddling with repairs to it.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd Kirkham, Gerald Kirkham, Charles Kirkham and an infant brother; sisters, Joan Crabtree, Nancy Groves and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Judy Taylor Kirkham, Springfield, TN; son, Chris (Brenda) Kirkham, Stockdale, Texas; daughter, Stephanie Kirkham, Cross Plains, TN; brothers, David (Leslie) Kirkham, Orlinda, TN and Allen Kirkham, Portland, TN; sister, Josephine Hulsey, Springfield, TN; 3 grandchildren, Justin West, Todd West and Tyler Kirkham.
Funeral service was held Monday, February 12, 2018 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Chris Kirkham officiating. Interment followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens in Franklin, Kentucky with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Sunday, February 11, 2018 3-8pm and Monday, February 12, 2018 11-2pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Owens Chapel United Methodist Church.
Remains rest at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN
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Obituary for Milton “Micky” Hitt
Milton “Micky” Ray Hitt, age 81, of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 o’clock pm, Monday, February 12th, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Johnny Trail and Bro. Cliett Goodpasture officiating. Burial followed in Joelton Hills Memory Gardens with Nathan Spears, David Spears, Matthew Spears, Braden Brown, Kevin Brown and Gary Jacobs serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home from 3:00PM-7:00PM on Sunday, February 11th and again on Monday beginning at 11:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Mr. Hitt was born on October 12, 1936 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee to the late Fred and Alice Hitt, Sr. He was retired from Ford Glass Plant, was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was a member of Sycamore Chapel Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hitt is preceded in death by siblings, Edith Flint, Wade Hitt, Bobby Hitt, Eleanor Hitt, and Kennth Hitt.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Jacobs Hitt; daughters, Cheri (Mark) Spears and Olivia (Kevin) Brown; sister, Polly (Butch) Adcock; grandchildren, Nathan (Genesis), David, and Matthew Spears & Katherine and Braden Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
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