In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week February 26, 2017
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
Obituary for Mary Lynne Keith
“On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 – Mary Keith’s battle with cancer came to an end at 9:33pm as she was surrounded by loved ones, and at that moment, she became cancer free for the first time since 2012. She was well-known in the Robertson/Sumner county regions for the now infamous “Fight Like a Girl” motto she so bravely carried forth. She was an inspiration to many, she was a daughter and sister to a few, she was a friend to all and most importantly, she was a chosen child of God through her Lord Jesus Christ. Her life was a model as to what and how the Christian is to suffer and to do as the scripture states “Count it all joy.when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2) because her joy would consume anyone that saw or had their lives touched by her walk with Christ. She truly shined the Light in the darkest places, by her love for God and for others.”
Mary is preceded in death by her grandparents, Billy G. Witty and Wanda Faye Swift Witty.
Survived by her mother, Michelle Keith; father, Jeff Keith (Jennifer); sister, Melody Keith; brothers, Ryan Keith, Andy and Corey Johnson; grandparents, Sheree Keith and Danny Keith; aunts and uncles, Jamie Hale (Blake), Lauree Dorris (James), Jeremy Keith, Jennie Keith (Michael) and Rob Keith (Shelby); several cousins and a host of other family members.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 12pm Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Long Hollow Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Municipal Cemetery in White House, TN .
Visitation with the family will be held Monday from 10am until 7pm and Tuesday from 9am until time of the service all at the church.
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Obituary for Jay Fuqua
Jay Guinn Fuqua, 58, of Springfield, died Sunday February 26, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Escue officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverside Farms Cemetery with Shawn Fisher, Clifford Reid, Banie Robertson, James Green, Mark Taylor, Wade Inman, Wayne Leding, Larry Gorham, Jackie Campbell, Frankie Wells, Josh Morris, and Eric Pulley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Barney Miller, Sonny McMahon, Larry Douthit, Bryan Conner, Wesley Foster, Steve Foster, Leon Haney, Kenneth Hale, Buddy Sneed, Brad Moss, Bob Barbee, Terri Curry, Scott Motley, Ricky Essary, Tonis Wallace, Brandon Phillips, Mark Ford, Greg Osborne, John Smith, Tyler Leding, Jerry Hardison, Paul White, Andy Arms, Chris Atkinson, Andy Teasley, Will Teasley, Mike Mason, John Pearson, Mike Baggett, Joey Dorris, Johnny Meredith, Tim Vick, Joe Krulik, Andy Mason, Mike Byrum, Brandon Hunt, Kevin Essary, George Shick, David Thomas, Chuck Lawrence, Steve Stubblefield, Shane Hunt, Larry Phillips, Evan Anderson, John Robert Dare, and Junior Tanner.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. and again on Friday from 8 a.m. until the hour of service at 10 a.m.
Jay was born October 8, 1958, the son of the late Jesse G. and Dorothy Taylor Fuqua. He was a member of the Springfield High School Class of 1977. He was a member of the Mid-South Tractor Pullers Association, the National Tractor Pullers Association, and of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Jay enjoyed tractor pulling for over forty-five years. He enjoyed rebuilding Peterbilts and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Jay is survived by his wife: Cindy Belt Fuqua of Springfield, son: Jacob Belt Fuqua and wife Jordan of Springfield, daughter: Jayda Fuqua and Justin of Springfield, sister: Jan Hall of Allensville, KY, grandchildren: Jaylen, Jessa, and Jett, in-laws: Jimmy and Charlotte Belt, four nieces and one nephew.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Robertson County Fair Association
Obituary for Nancy Sue Carter
Nancy Sue Reeves Carter, age 72 of White House, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Cherry Mound Baptist Church with Bro. Jason Malham and Br. Walton Warren officiating. Burial will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with the Deacons of Cherry Mound Baptist Church serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the church Monday from 2 until 8 PM and Tuesday from 10 AM until the hour of service. All visitation and services will be at Cherry Mound Baptist Church.
Mrs. Carter was born August 8, 1944 in Adolphus, KY to the late Richmond Eddie and Elvie Aline Wright Reeves. She was a member of Cherry Mound Baptist Church where she was a longtime church secretary and was retired from Osh’Kosh. She enjoyed decorating cakes and was a wonderful seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richmond Howard Reeves.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Houston Carter of White House; sons, Charles Kevin Carter and wife Karrion and David Michael Carter, both of White House; daughter Daphne Carter Bowers and husband Mitch of White House; brother, William Eddie Reeves and wife Sheri of Rotunda West, FL; sisters Alcie Stamps and Allie Johnson and husband Jim, both of Indianapolis, IN; granddaughters, Ashley Merkel and husband Joe and Emily Page; great grandchildren, Joseph III, William, and Thomas Merkel; and daughter-in-love, Geneva Rigsby Glenn.
The family request if so desired for memorial contributions to be made to Cherry Mound Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Obituary for Kevin Joseph Belcher
Kevin Joseph Belcher, 48, of Cross Plains departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2017 to reunite with his mother and father; Arthur Barton and Mary Agnes “Peg” Belcher. A Remembrance of Life service was held on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Oakhurst chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Brown officiating.
Kevin was born on August 3, 1968 in Charleston, West Virginia. He worked at Berry Plastics for over 25 years as a machine operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding 4- wheelers. Kevin was a true outdoorsman.
He is survived by: his wife Victoria Leah Belcher of Cross Plains, daughter: Bridget Michelle Belcher of Cross Plains, sons: Dylan Belcher of Bowling Green, Ky and Kerry Scott Belcher of Springfield, Step-daughter: Kiona Cheyenne Graley, Step-son: Danny Jay Burgess, brothers: Martin Eugene Belcher of Liberty, WV, Jimmy Belcher of Sandyville, WV, Michael Belcher of Liberty, WV, sister: Colleen Davis of Buffalo, WV, and four grandchildren: Braxton Joseph Posey, Marlie Belle Posey, Justin Alexander Burgess, and Liam Jay Burgess.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Scottie Dean
Scott Leroy “Scottie” Dean, 50, of Springfield, died Sunday February 19, 2017. His remains are being cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Scottie was born July 1, 1966 in Robertson County to the late Shadrick and Nelda Gamble Dean. He was of the Baptist faith. Scottie is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Kaleb and Brittany Moon of Hendersonville, daughter: Lauran Dean of Portland, brother: Jimmy Ray Dean, grandchildren: Jacob Moon, Jaycee Dean, and Makayla Montano.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary for Alice Anne Mills
Alice Anne Mills, age 70 of Springfield, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at NorthCrest Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends was held Friday, February 24, 2017 from 2 until 4 PM at Torino’s Restaurant in Springfield. Flowers may be delivered to Torino’s or to the Mill’s home.
Mrs. Mills was born August 1, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Joseph Clarence and Dorothy Anderson Wells. She was a homemaker and was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Scott Williamson.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Joseph Mills of Springfield; son, James Williamson of Springfield; daughter, Amy Armstrong of Springfield; sister, Linda Graham of Alexandria, VA; and grandsons, Austin and Steven Armstrong of Springfield.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Faye Elizabeth Robertson
Age 58 of Springfield passed away February 26, 2017 at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield. She was born June 21, 1958 in Davidson County, TN to Buford W. & Mary Elizabeth Jones Gregory.
She worked as a nursing assistant for a nursing home. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Robertson.
A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12:30pm in Robertson County Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Visitation is planned for Thursday, March 2, 2017 11am-12pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.
Remains Rest At Austin & Bell Funeral Home In White House, Tn.
Obituary for William Thomas Hill PhD
William Thomas Hill, PhD, age 91 of Hendersonville, died February 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo Law Hill; daughters, Pamela Campbell (Jim) and Lisa Edwards (Tom); one grandson, Jay; and one sister, Judy Higdon.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leigh Anne (Missy) Hill and a brother, Robert.
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during WWII. After his military service, he attended UT-Knoxville, earning three degrees in geology. He worked for New Jersey Zinc Company and Gulf & Western Industries, where he became president of New Jersey Exploration Company, a subsidiary of G&W. In 1985, two years after retiring, he became the State Geologist. He was an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols, enjoyed golf, fishing, and building and flying model airplanes.
Visitation will be on March 2, 2017 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Interment service will be on Friday, March 3, at 1:00pm E.S.T at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN.
Contributions may be made to Alive Hospice or the Charity of your choice.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN
Obituary for Sue Frye
Susan Diane “Sue” Appleton Frye, 64, of Springfield, died Saturday February 18, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday February 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Kris Appleton and Dale Swearingen officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Dusty Appleton, Terry Feinstein, Kenneth Brown, Brennan Davenport, Wallace Mouton, and Kris Appleton serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Frye was born June 19, 1952 in Logan County, KY to the late Granville and Alberta Braswell Appleton. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Frye loved fishing, camping, dancing, and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Jackie Appleton, and by her sisters: Doris Jean Harper and Judy Appleton.
Mrs. Frye is survived by her husband: Terry Frye, step-son: Terry Feinstein of Springfield, step-daughters: Wanda Gale Hosale of Portland, Taylor Ann Feinstein of Woodbury, brother: Randy Appleton of Springfield, sisters: Paulette Moulton and Melaine Appleton both of Springfield, six step grandchildren
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sue Frey Funeral Fund.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Marcia Jean Morris
Marcia Jean Morris, age 85, of the Sango community, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Clarksville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock pm on Sunday, February 26th, 2017 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Gene Parton and Bro. Brandon Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Mallory’s Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 4-8:00PM and again on Sunday from 12 Noon till the hour of service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Morris was born December 8, 1931 in Cheatham County, Tennessee to the late Winfield and Lorine Watts Balthrop. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Montgomery County School System and a member of Oaklawn Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Roger Morris; grandson, Jimmy Parshall; brother, Wendell Balthrop; and sisters, Barbara Jones & Judy Balthrop.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years Fred Morris; son, Danny Morris of the Sango community; daughter, Dawn (Karl) Parshall of Pleasant View; sisters, Joyce (Billy) Drake, Janice Douglas, Shirley Mitchell, all of Pleasant View; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oaklawn Free Will Baptist Children’s Ministry. Donations may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View.
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Obituary for Daphyadean Crouch
Age 96 of White House passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1920 in Sumner County, TN to Roy and Velera Kepley Barbee. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of White House Church of Christ. She loved raising flowers, crocheting afghans and other items, painting, and feeding the birds, especially hummingbirds.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Crouch; sister, Avelean Rippy. She is survived by son, Lynn (Terri) Crouch, White House, TN; daughters, Connie (Jim) Hamblin, White House, TN, Anita Cron, Portland, TN and Jackie (Mike) Patrick, Hendersonville, TN; 11 grandchildren, Jason (Amy) Patrick, Erin (Kevin) Cortner, Kevin (Paige) Collier, Lt. Col Corey (Judi) Collier, Casey Collier, Phillip (Teresa) Cron, Joel (Kim) Cron, Jared (Emily) Cron, Dana Crouch, Roy (Stephanie) Crouch and Jack (Tiffany) Crouch; 34 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11AM in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with Bro. Keith Barnett and Bro. Tommy Gore officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Thursday, February 23, 2017 2-8PM and Friday, February 24, 2017 10-11AM at the funeral home.
Remains Rest At Austin & Bell Funeral Home In White House, Tn.
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Obituary for Dianne Marie York
Age 58 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her home. She was born December 10, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Girard J. and Sally J. Helgerson Lyannas. She worked in retail sales for Exxon. Afterward, she worked as a homemaker, where she loved caring for her home, raising flowers and spending time with her dog Ginger, who she adored.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alanna Lyannas. She is survived by her Companion of many years, Ernest Hudson; Springfield, TN; brother, Steven (Barbara) Lyannas, Kenosha, WI; sisters, Cheryl M. Newman, Springfield, TN, Felicia Lyannas, Greenbrier, TN and Regina (Chuck) Bootz, Greenfield, WI.
No visitation or service is planned at this time.
Remains Rest At Austin & Bell Funeral Home In White House, Tn.
Obituary for Robert Moore Jr.
Robert D. “Bob” Moore, Jr., age 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Springfield First United Methodist Church at 2pm with Reverend Jerry Wallace and Dr. Hubert Cunningham officiating. Burial followed in the Elmwood Cemetery with Terry Thomas, Steve Parker, Steve Byington, Will Byington, Ben Dorris, Leon Ridenour, Matt Morgan and Rick Hicks serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Leslie Doss, John Martin, Ron DeBerry, Scott Bagwell, Jeff Payne, Charlie Brinkley, Marvin Smith, Gene Beck and David Wimpee. Visitation was held at the church on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 12:30am until the hour of service at 2pm.
Mr. Moore was born March 20, 1925 in Springfield to the late Robert D. and Ella Henry Moore, Sr. He attended high school in Springfield and graduated from Baylor School of Chattanooga. He then served in the U.S. Navy and upon his return attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He joined the family real estate business, G.S. Moore and Son, after college where he was an admired and respected auctioneer and realtor.
Mr. Moore was a “Big Orange” fan who also enjoyed golfing. He was a life-time member of Springfield First United Methodist Church where he served at the local, district and conference levels. He was also an active member of The Lion’s Club and enjoyed participating in the Minstrel Shows.
Mr. Moore is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mrs. Betty Cook Moore; brother, Joe H. Moore of Springfield; children, Mary Ella (Leon) Ridenour of Knoxville, Robert “Dick” (Lori) Moore, III of Gallatin, Rena (Steve) Byington of Franklin, Melinda (Steve) Parker of Gallatin and Anita (Terry) Thomas of Cross Plains; grandchildren, Will Byington, Amy Byington Jones, Libby Saunders Hicks, Shannon Watson, Jackson Parker, Katie Parker, Kristin Thomas Dorris, Bethany Thomas, Sarah Thomas Morgan and Lindsey Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Ben Byington, Jack Byington, Carson Jones, Abby Hicks, Drew Hicks, John Hicks, Gavin Dorris, Griffin Dorris, Lauren Watson and Brianna Goods.
The family would like to thank the caregivers who all treated Mr. and Mrs. Moore like part of their own family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Springfield First United Methodist Church, NorthCrest Hospice or to the charity of your choice. All donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Obera Graves
Obera Evelyn Graves, age 92, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at NorthCrest Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2pm at Main Street Church of Christ with Brother Joe Rushing and Brother Leslie Chapman officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jordan Duffer, Cody Dickens, Adam Duffer, Jeff Duffer, Josh Morris, Ruben Toothman, Kenon Wyatt and Kainan Wyatt serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 2pm.
Mrs. Graves was born February 7, 1925 in Robertson County to the late Robert and Maudie Morris Osborne. She was a homemaker and member of Main Street Church of Christ where she was known as “Mrs. B” at their Mother’s Day Out Program.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Graves is preceded in death by her husband, Granville Lipscomb “Shorty” Graves and her six brothers and sisters. Mrs. Graves is survived by her daughter, Dawn Duffer of Springfield; grandchildren, Mandalynn and her husband, Cody, Dickens and Jordan Duffer; and her great-granddaughter, Emma Austen Dickens, who will be arriving in April.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Main Street Church of Christ Mother’s Day Out Program or to the Northside Church of Christ Golden Age Scholarship Fund. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for William Thomas Hill PhD
William Thomas Hill, PhD, age 91 of Hendersonville, died February 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo Law Hill; daughters, Pamela Campbell (Jim) and Lisa Edwards (Tom); one grandson, Jay; and one sister, Judy Higdon.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leigh Anne (Missy) Hill and a brother, Robert.
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during WWII. After his military service, he attended UT-Knoxville, earning three degrees in geology. He worked for New Jersey Zinc Company and Gulf & Western Industries, where he became president of New Jersey Exploration Company, a subsidiary of G&W. In 1985, two years after retiring, he became the State Geologist. He was an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols, enjoyed golf, fishing, and building and flying model airplanes.
Visitation will be on March 2, 2017 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Interment service will be on Friday, March 3, at 1:00pm E.S.T at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN.
Contributions may be made to Alive Hospice or the Charity of your choice.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN.
Obituary for Faye Elizabeth Robertson
Age 58 of Springfield passed away February 26, 2017 at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield. She was born June 21, 1958 in Davidson County, TN.
She worked as a nursing assistant for a nursing home.
She is preceded in death by her mother. Mary Elizabeth Jones Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Robertson; father, Buford Gregory (Betty).; several cousins.
A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12:30pm in Robertson County Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Visitation is planned for Thursday, March 2, 2017 11am-12pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.
Remains Rest At Austin & Bell Funeral Home In White House, Tn.
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