In Loving Memory: Obituaries August 14-20, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Helen Louise Roach
Age 72 of Orlinda passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home. She was born March 5, 1951 in Nashville, TN Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stout. She worked in sales at Flea Land. She is of the General Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vickie. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, John Roach, Orlinda, TN; step-son, Jeff Stout, Nashville, TN; 2 step-grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Dan Gill officiating. Interment will follow in Jake Link Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Friday, August 25, 2023 10am until 1pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Charles Robert “Bobby” Somma, Jr.
Charles Robert Somma Jr., AKA Bobby, passed away on August 20th, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN following a short but courageous battle against cancer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Thursday, August 24, 2023 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Jon Briggs and Bro. Steve Sorrells officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenbrier Cemetery with Will Lunn, Justin Couts, Brian West, Josh Callis, Michael Richter, and Tim Cliburn serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Eddings, Joey Smith, Jeff Smith, and the employees of Hollywood Feed.
The family will receive friends from 4pm Wednesday, August 23rd and again from 12pm until time of the service at 2pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Bobby was born on April 28th, 1978 in Nashville, TN and was raised in Greenbrier, TN. He attended Greenbrier schools and graduated in 1996. Bobby, an avid sports fan, loved all things sports, especially University of Tennessee football, the Titans, Nashville Predators, and Nashville Sounds baseball. He began playing baseball at age 4 and it became, quickly, his #1 sport. Throughout his teens, many have said, he was impossible to strike out at the plate. Although small in stature, he swung a big bat. After high school, Bobby began coaching 13 – 14 yr olds in the Greenbrier Youth baseball league. He taught many young men the value of a strong work ethic and to always respect the game and others.
Bobby was quick to make friends with anyone he met. Most of his lifelong friends didn’t refer to him as a friend, but as a brother. Whether you had went to school with him or if you had met him at work, he was loved by everyone. Even customers at his Hollywood Feed store on White Bridge Rd., where he was the Store Manager, would agree he was a quick friend. He knew it was important to learn his customers names and made their shopping experience personal. He would make sure to ask how their day had been or asked about their pets and their needs. He loved all animals, especially dogs and cats.
Bobby will be missed by his many friends and family. He is proceeded in death by his father, Charles R. Somma Sr., maternal grandparents, Roy B. And Nell Elmore, Aunt, Mary Ann Elmore, and his favorite cat, Puddin. He leaves behind his mother, Bunny Somma of Greenbrier, brother and sister-in-law, J.R. And Michelle Somma of Rossville, TN, niece, Swain Somma, his 4-legged son, Whiskey, and many other “brothers”.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, Greenbrier High School Baseball team, or to you local animal shelters.
Austin & Bell Funeral Hom in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Highway 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Tim Jordan
Timothy “Tim” Glenn Jordan, age 56, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 24th, with Bro. Randy Hester officiating. Burial will follow in EverRest of Cheatham with Steven Highers, Slate Highers, Luke Templeton, Jarrod Chandler, Justin Weitzman, Jordan Moore, and Trey Moore serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 2:00PM until 7:00PM and again on Thursday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM.
Tim was born on February 16, 1967, in Lexington, Tennessee, to Billy & Linda Highers Jordan. He was the owner and operator of Tim Jordan Construction Company. He was a Christian.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Craig Jordan; and his companion, Peggy Roe.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Timmy Jordan; sisters, Connie (Mike) Espy and Rhonda (Robert) Moore; grandson, Timothy Jordan III; step-son, Ryan Stout; and nieces & nephews, Stasha & Alex, Jenny & Justin, Jordan, Shaelyn, Trey, Courtney & Caleb, and Chance.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203-9658
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Andrew Benitez
Age 14 of White House passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born March 8, 2009 in Nashville, TN to Asbiel & Madelayne Lopez Fuentes Benitez. He was a freshman at White House Heritage High School, where he played baseball and was on the wrestling team. Even though he participated in various sports wrestling held a very special place in his heart.
He is survived by his parents, Asbiel & Madelayne Benitez; brother, Asbiel Benitez, Jr; sister, Alice Benitez, all of White House, TN. maternal grandparents, Maria Julia Fuentes, Tampa, FL and Luis R. Lopez, Cuba; paternal grandparents, Santiago Benitez, Cuba and Arminda Benitez, Miami, FL; A host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2pm at Northridge Church 309 Wilkinson Lane White House, TN 37188 with Pastor Derek Capello officiating. Visitation is planned for Saturday, August 26, 2023 10am-2pm at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Curtis Hiner
Curtis Jay Hiner, age 59 of Nashville, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home.
His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Curtis was born on July 14, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jewell & Bettie Jean Gordon Hiner. He was a musician for over 45 years and that was his greatest love. He was also an assistant manager for 14 years at Dollar General. He loved his family and his friends dearly.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a half-brother, Danny Hiner; and a sister, Renee Pierce.
Survivors include a step-daughter, Brittany (Drew) Pulley; daughters, Taylor Hiner and Katy (Hitalo) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Lynlie Pulley, Kalia Pulley, and Barrett Hier; and the mother of his children, Terri Davis.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Musicares, 1904 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, Tn. 37212
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Ronald Hart Baldwin
Ronald Hart “Ronnie” Baldwin, age 71, of Madison, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted at 4pm Sunday, August 20th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Bob Carroll officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11am Monday in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Terry Watts, Bob Sneed, Chad Hunter, Brock Poole, David Dever, and James Allen serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 1pm until time of the service at 4pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Baldwin was born April 22, 1952, in Springfield, to the late William Henry and Helon Louise Baldwin. He was a farmer, and a former member of the Springfield Civitan Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Henley Baldwin.
He is survived by his daughter, Karmen (Toby) Baker; granddaughters, Hannah and Hope Baker; brother, Donnie (Sherry) Baldwin; and a sister, Rose Anne Fizer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Martha’s Song Foundation, 317 North Oak Street, Springfield, TN 37172 or by visiting www.marthassongfoundation.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Robert “Bob” James Derby
Robert “Bob” James Derby, 89, of Cedar Hill died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home after a long illness.
Bob was born May 8, 1934, in Easton, PA to the late Clarence Derby and Beulah Dinstel Ely.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1954–1958. After his honorable discharge, Bob attended the Pennsylvania College of Technology where he received an associate degree in mechanical drafting. Upon completion of his degree, he worked at Bendix Corporation in South Montrose, PA drafting blueprints for aviation instruments for military aircraft. Later, he was employed at N. C. Stauffer and Sons in Factoryville, PA where he drafted blueprints for guards used on industrial equipment at Proctor and Gamble. Bob also started and operated his own business selling and repairing motorcycles, snowmobiles and lawn tractors.
He was an active church member serving as deacon and Sunday school teacher at three churches: Dimock Baptist Church in Dimock, PA, Springville Baptist Church in Springville, PA and Cedar Hill Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, TN.
He had a love for cars, motorcycles and airplanes. He won countless trophies as a motocross racer as well as starting a motocross team. He also loved flying and earned his private pilot’s license. He was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed repairing nearly any mechanical device.
Bob will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Janice Hill Derby, daughter Trina Derby Fulton, son-in-law Garry W. Fulton and grandsons Timothy W. Fulton and Stephen M. Fulton.
A graveside service will be conducted at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN on Monday, August 21st at 11 am. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Hill Baptist Church on Friday, August 25th at 10 am.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Ray Justice “Bordie” Teasley
Ray Justice “Bordie” Teasley, 74, of Cedar Hill, passed away on Monday August 14, 2023, at his home.
Graveside services were conducted Friday August 18th at 10:00 a.m. in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tim Harris, Cara King, and Andy Teasley officiating. The family received friends at the graveside service on Friday.
Bordie was born July 19, 1949, in Springfield, to the late Ray Douglas and Hillary Jane Justice Teasley. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and was retired from the Highway Department (TDOT) for the State of Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Rosemary Teasley Dickson.
Bordie is survived by his brother: Jerry Teasley of Cedar Hill.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Gwendolyn Bell Evans
Gwendolyn Bell Evans, age 81, of Greenbrier, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Hickory Hills in Hendersonville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Monday, August 21st, in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Donnie Bryant and Bro. Ivan Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Dual Evans, Talon Evans, Tanner Calonge, Carl Bunnell, David Kautzman and Brian Bell serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 11am until time of the service at 1pm Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Evans was born August 6, 1942 in Nashville, to the late Hugh David and Lottie Mae Bell. She worked for Third National Bank for many years and as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Ridgetop and several other companies. In addition to her employed positions she was a daughter, sister, sister-in-law, wife, mother, cousin, widow, Sugamama (aka grandmother/great grandmother), neighbor, gardener, teacher, coach, athlete, chef, painter, belly dancer, body builder, a crafter of every craft you’ve ever heard of and many you haven’t. She started girl’s softball in Ridgetop and was the first commissioner. She was a collector of many things including American Indian collectibles, dolls, spoons, pictures, cookbooks, coloring books, bird books, flower books, and knickknacks that each have a special story or memory behind them.
The most important thing in life was her family. She loved big and was the most giving person in the world.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Richard William “Billy” Evans; grandchildren, Neely and Lila Evans; and a brother, William Glenn Bell.
She is survived by a son, Kevin (Christy) Evans; daughter, Donna (Mike) Collins; 7 grandchildren, Dual Evans, Bailey Evans, Talon Evans, Tanner Calonge, Presley Calonge, Chris Collins, and Cara Collins; 4 great grandchildren, Baylee Adams, Hudson Evans, Mason Evans, and Neely Evans; brothers, Troy (Lou) Bell, Terry Bell, Ivan (Amy) Bell, Mike (Bonna) Bell, and Garry (Patricia) Bell; and sisters, Teresa (Sonny) Kautzman, and Myra (Donnie) Bryant.
She was adamant about helping to find a cure for Lewy Body Dementia. This disease controlled the last 12 years of her life. It is the family’s goal to help other sufferers and their families.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or by visiting www.lbda.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Ronald Hart “Ronnie” Baldwin
Ronald Hart “Ronnie” Baldwin, age 71, of Madison, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 4pm Sunday, August 20th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Bob Carroll officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11am Monday in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Terry Watts, Bob Sneed, Chad Hunter, Brock Poole, David Dever, and James Allen serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 1pm until time of the service at 4pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Baldwin was born April 22, 1952, in Springfield, to the late William Henry and Helon Louise Baldwin. He was a farmer, and a former member of the Springfield Civitan Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Henley Baldwin.
He is survived by his daughter, Karmen (Toby) Baker; granddaughters, Hannah and Hope Baker; brother, Donnie (Sherry) Baldwin; and a sister, Rose Anne Fizer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Martha’s Song Foundation, 317 North Oak Street, Springfield, TN 37172 or by visiting www.marthassongfoundation.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Margie Bell Graves
Age 88 of Cross Plains passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Elite Elderly Care in Hendersonville. She was born October 1, 1934 in Clarksville, TN to Buist Gibbs & Hattie Bell Morgan Fletcher. She worked in various factory jobs over the years but spent most of her life working as a homemaker. She was a member of Cross Plains Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Graves, Sr.; daughter, Donna Lee Graves; brothers, Tandy, Eugene, JC, Franklin, Willie & George; son-in-law, Walter Sloan. She is survived by her sons, Harold (Ginny) Graves, Jr., Nashville, TN, Randy Graves, Antioch, TN and Danny (Kelly) Graves, McMinnville, TN; daughters, Julie (Jerry) Napier, Millersville, TN and Melissa (Tom) Payton, Atlanta, GA; brother, James; sisters, Martha and Margaret; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Farrow, Crystal Napier, Cassidy Graves and Shelby Sloan; great-grandson, Liam Farrow.
Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Richard Garza officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Monday, August 21, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Ricky Nicholson
Ricky Howard Nicholson, age 64, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Monday, August 14, 2023 surrounded by family at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Ashland City.
Funeral services were conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 19th, with Bro. David Royalty officiating. Burial followed in Good Springs Cemetery with Dustin Nicholson, Ryan Nicholson, Wesley Nicholson, Mason Nicholson, Cade Nicholson, and Daniel Nicholson serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM and again on Saturday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM.
Ricky was born on July 15, 1959 in Pleasant View, Tennessee, to Rachel Rountree Nicholson and the late Wimp Nicholson. He enjoyed the outdoors where he farmed for many years. Ricky loved Elvis music and loved to fish and hunt. He attended Joelton First Baptist when he could.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Ryan (Lyndi) Nicholson, Dustin (Camren) Nicholson, and Wesley (Brooke) Nicholson; brothers, Steve Nicholson and Marty Nicholson; sister, Judy Nicholson Pittman; mother of his children, Beverly Cobb Nicholson; and grandchildren, Daniel Nicholson, Daisy Nicholson, Cade Nicholson, Sawyer Nicholson, and Piper Nicholson.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made toward funeral expenses.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Anna Laura McClendon
Anna Laura McClendon, age 83, of Goodlettsville, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Greenbrier.
Graveside services were conducted at 11am Friday, August 18th in the Spring Hill Cemetery on Dividing Ridge Road.
Mrs. McClendon was born February 14, 1940, in Tulsa, OK to the late William and Loretta Pickens. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. McClendon was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Pickens; and a sister, Katheryn McClendon.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dale Edward McClendon; son, Mark (Kelli) McClendon; daughter, Laura McClendon and husband Matt Eggleston; 4 grandchildren, Emily Lacey, Miles Gatrell, A.J. Gatrell, and Andy McClendon; and 2 great grandchildren, Finnan Lacey, and Clara Lacey.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
(Updated) Obituaries August 7-13, 2023
Obituary for Fred “Bo” Green, Jr.
Fred “Bo” Green, Jr., 59, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023, in White House.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday August 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Tim Harris officiating. Pallbearers were Stevie Ruley, Bryan Heatherly, James Green, Lorne Green, Linda Faye Johnson, Matthew Green, and Logan Green. The family received friends on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Bo was born July 3, 1964, in Springfield, to the late Fred and Mary Ruth Gamble Green, Sr. He was a mechanic and was of the Baptist faith. Bo loved working on cars and trucks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Freddy Lee Barnett, by his brother: George Lee Green, and by his sister: Brenda Ruth Green Carter.
Bo is survived by his wife: Dwanna Green, by his son: Bryan Lee Heatherly of Clarksville, by his sister: Linda Faye Green Johnson of Springfield, by his brothers: James Randall Green of Springfield and Lorne (Rose) Green of Springfield, by his nieces: Mary Katheryn Key Mitchell and Jessica Jaye Key, by his nephews: Stevie Mike Ruley, Andrew Logan Green, Matthew Ryan Green and Anthony James Green, by his great nieces: Oaklee Ryan Green, Danica Nicole Mitchell, and Leia Olivia Newhouse, and by his great nephews: Richard Lane Green, Kolton Green, Owen Cole Green, and Camaron Shawn Stuard.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Linda Ann Engelmann Lambert
Linda Ann Engelmann Lambert, 64, of Springfield, passed from this life on Saturday August 12, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday August 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Jack Martin officiating. Interment followed in the Bellwood Cemetery in Adams with Michael Mitchell, Kirk Mitchell, Eric Lambert, and Gregory Engelmann serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Linda was born April 30, 1959, in Durant, MS, to the late Marvin and Grace Cooper Engelmann. She was the Food and Beverage Director for The Legacy Golf Course in Springfield, and was of the Baptist faith. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her son: Brett Lambert of Greenbrier, by her daughter and son-in-law: Julie and J.P. Mitchell of Greenbrier, by her grandchildren: Eric Lambert, Owen Lambert, Reese Lambert, Andrew Lambert, Kinsley Mitchell, and Adalynn Mitchell, and by her sister: Betty Pace of Mississippi.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Dennis Carlo Butero
Dennis C. Butero, age 71 of Sunset Beach, NC passed away at home on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born December 13, 1951, to Carlo and Erma Lee Butero in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife, Libby Butero, of Sunset Beach, NC, his parents, Carlo and Erma Lee Butero, his brother Rev. Benjamin Butero (Jan) all of Dawson Springs, KY, his son, Tony Butero (Jenny) and daughter Christy Housley (Brian) all of St. Louis, MO, his stepdaughters Tamara Holloway of Nashville, TN and Marcia Guisewite (Chad) of White House, TN and 11 grandchildren. Dennis was a devoted husband, father and son. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and he loved attending church. He shared his love for God with those whom paths he crossed. He made lots of memories camping at Barren River Lake, KY with his wife and friends, fishing and boating in his younger years, and later spending time at the beach after retiring on the east coast in North Carolina. He was a gifted master craftsman with a servant’s heart touching the lives of many with his big smile, kind heart and gentle soul. His craftsmanship is a reminder, scattered throughout the homes of friends, his family members, various city buildings in Nashville, TN, Phoenix, AZ and church buildings from the west coast to the east. He was known and loved by many.
A memorial service and life celebration is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN 37188 in the chapel at 7PM. It will be officiated by Rev. Garland Driver, Bro Robert Lewis of Wilson, NC and Rev. Ben Butero. Visitation is planned for Thursday, August 24, 2023 5PM-7PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Raymond Flatt
Raymond Claudia Flatt, age 69 of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00PM on Thursday, August 17th, with Bro. John Hite officiating. Burial followed at EverRest of Cheatham with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Mr. Flatt was born on October 13, 1953 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Claudia & Nancy Kathleen Clouse Flatt. He was a husband, father, mentor, and serial entrepreneur. Equally comfortable in the board room or chatting at the local hardware store. A man who has held so many different titles that answering what he does could rival war and peace. Whatever he did, it was always just a means and opportunity to love people. An ever-sharp man, he would tell you like it is, but would also love you even after you rejected his advice. An old country story was always close by to lighten or enlighten. His heart was often bigger than his wallet, constantly reaching out to pull those in his path who needed help.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Flatt and Eugenia Calloway.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Teresa Flatt; sons, Matthew (Wen Yuan) Flatt, Marcus Flatt, and Micah (Brandi) Flatt; brothers, Russell (Dorothy) Flatt and Rodney Flatt; grandchildren, Oliver Flatt, Sophia Flatt, Thomas Flatt, Emaline Flatt, Ethan Flatt, Cassidy (Cristian) Martinez, and Bryce Flatt; and one great-grandchild, Mikazuki Martinez.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Rachel Rebekah Guenther
Age 37 of Gallatin passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1986 in Lebanon, TN to Michael A. Guenther & Susan M. Tucker. She loved visiting the beach and spending time with her friends. The thing she loved most was her children. She loved being a mother. Rachel attended Freedom Church in Gallatin.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Susan M. Tucker and her grandparents. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Michael A. & Judy Guenther, White House, TN; fiance’, Terrance Easley; son, Thomas Tanner; daughter Kimora Easley, all of Gallatin, TN; brothers, Jeremiah (Nedjrika) Guenther, Nashville, TN and Aaron Guenther, White House, TN; sisters, Melissa (Mark) Herring, Gallatin, TN, Wendy Guenther, Nashville, TN and Amber Sarig, Gallatin, TN.
Funeral service was held Friday, August 18, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Ken Engel officiating. Interment followed in Walnut Grove UMC Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was Friday, August 18, 2023 10am until 2pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to help with funeral expenses by calling Austin & Bell in White House.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Robert Wilson
Bro. Robert Wilson, age 81 of Schochoh, Kentucky passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 23, 1942 to the late Robert Wilson and Flossie Slaton Wilson. He was in the National Guards and worked for Dupont for many years. He was a member and Pastor of Whippoorwill Baptist Church and served as minister in many churches over the span of 50 years. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Wilson, and daughter, Lisa Jolley. He is survived by:
His Wife ~ Margaret Ann Rouse Wilson
1 Son ~ Jason Wilson ~ Greenbrier, TN
1 Stepson ~ Steve Rouse and wife, Angela ~ Schochoh, KY
2 Daughters ~ Susan Wilson ~ White House, TN
Laura Daniel ~ White House, TN
1 Stepdaughter ~ Mary Lynn Davenport and husband, Robert ~ Schochoh, KY
9 Grandchildren ~ Jonathan Jolley, Ariel Daniel, Adam Daniel, Cayce Wilson, Nickie Fishburn, Ryan Davenport, Mary Beth Richmond, Austin Rouse and William “Will” Rouse
10 Great Grandchildren ~ Beatrice Jolley, Clementine Jolley, Abigail Jolley, Tye Forshee, Adeline Castile, Layne Fishburn, Clara Richmond, John Clay Richmond, Naomi Rouse and Thomas “Tommy” Rouse
Funeral Services for Bro. Robert Wilson was conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Whippoorwill Baptist Church with Bro. Austin Rouse and Bro. Jimmy Chapman officiated, burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens in Springfield, TN at 1:00 pm. Visitation at Whippoorwill Baptist Church was held Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am until the service hour of 11:00. Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Whippoorwill Baptist Church c/o Mary Lynn Davenport, 3386 Conn Road, Adairville, KY 42202 Envelopes will be available.
Pallbearers: Will Rouse, Ryan Davenport, Matt Richmond, Jonathan Jolley, Kris Kelley and Cody Johnson
Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Thurmond, David Phillips, Jerry Morrison, Rick Garrett and Ricky Martin
Arrangements entrusted to Summers and Son Funeral Home
Obituary for Jerry Landan Bruce
Jerry Landan Bruce, 83, of Greenbrier, passed away on Friday August 11, 2023, at his home.
Memorial services were conducted Saturday August 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Buddy Crabtree, Brother Jeff Crabtree, Brother Brent Crabtree, and Brother Taylor Kibler officiating. The family received friends on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Jerry wished for all attending the visitation and memorial service to wear their favorite sports attire, especially Alabama Crimson Tide (Roll Tide).
Jerry was born July 4, 1940, in Waverly, to the late Jesse Evans and Dorothy Burch Bruce. He was the owner and operator of Bruce Plumbing, a member of the Coopertown Men’s Club, and a member of Mt. Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Jerry loved golf and sports, especially Alabama Crimson Tide football. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Marty Bruce, by his sister: Norma Fehrman, and by his mother: Louise Bruce.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 42 years: Donna Crabtree Bruce, by his daughter: Angela Pursley and husband Danny of Goodlettsville, by his sons: Stephen Bruce of Greenbrier, James Herbert Bruce and wife Julie of Cadiz, KY, by his sister: Sandra Pinson and husband James of Springfield, by is grandchildren: Trey (Fran) Pursley, Zach Pursley, and Ashleigh Bruce, and by his great grandchild: Manning Pursley.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for John Buchanan
Late in the evening of August 11th, John Harley Buchanan crossed the River – a journey that began October 1st, 1937 in Baldwin, Georgia and meandered through Cullowhee, North Carolina stopping next in Nashville then Bearwallow Road near Pleasant View and finally in Coopertown. He was the second of identical twin boys born to William Harley and Maudie Viola who preceded him in death as did his wife Mary Elizabeth, his twin brother Larry and a great-granddaughter Aubrey Campbell.
He is survived by: his sons Roy, Johnny, Steve, Adam and Anthony; his daughters Teresa Myers and Amanda Chapman; his grandchildren Rachel Campbell, Joseph Buchanan, Katarina, Sarah and Adam Forgy, Bettye Buchanan, Sheyna Stone, Chloë Carriere, Ryan Hirsch, Kyla and Jacob Myers; his great grandchildren Braylon Barbee, Austin, Evan, Alex and Kinsey Campbell, Briley, Blaine and MaryElla Stone, Peyton and Rylie Buchanan and Rory Carriere; his brother Joe Buchanan, his sister Jeanne Campbell and niece Valerie Buchanan.
Foremost dad was a man of faith, baptized in the Tuckasegee River as a teenager, nurtured at David Lipscomb College, a faithful member of the Pleasant View Church of Christ, a daily Bible reader, and a man who found peace in prayer because he believed in the goodness of GOD regardless of how tough life could be at times. He was not afraid to work and sometimes held three jobs at a time to put food on the table for his family. And he was a PawPaw who loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren greatly – whether spending evenings and weekends watching them on the baseball diamond or the basketball court or playing card games and board games with them because that was what they wanted to do. The older he got, the more he enjoyed watching sports. He cheered most for the Big Orange, the Atlanta Braves and the Tennessee Titans. You could tell whenever a play impressed him by his “Woo Hoo!” One of his greatest character traits was persistence – the ability and willingness to keep going through hard moments. He honed this trait as a student by having perfect attendance every year in elementary and high school. He lived this trait as an adult by refusing to give up on people and loving them even when they were difficult to love. That is how he showed us that GOD is good.
Visitation was Tuesday night August 15th from 4:00 to 7:00 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View. A second visitation the next day was from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service at 11:00. James Hayes spoke. Glenn Myers, Adam Forgy, Briley Stone, and Austin, Evan and Alex Campbell served as pall bearers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Church of Christ Building Fund.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Pattie Renee Cook
Age 57 of Lafayette, TN passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1965 in White House, TN to William & Sadie Marie Rigney Mooneyhan, Jr. She and her late husband, Billy Joe, were tobacco farmers. She enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the birds, drinking coffee and was an avid reader, especially her bible, which she read faithfully. She loved watching Netflix and Hulu, but spending time with her grandchildren was the thing she loved most. of all.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Joe Cook; brother, William Jeffrey Mooneyhan. She is survived by her son, Joe Patrick Cook, Jr., Lafayette, TN; daughters, Brenda (Joshua) Cook Petty, Gallatin, TN and Joanna Brawner, Lafayette, TN; step-son, Joseph (Angela) Cook, Westmoreland, Tn; step-daughter, Crystal Gross, Scottsville, KY; brothers, Kenneth (Laura) Moneyhan, Portland, TN and Paul Ray (Margie) Mooneyhan, Hendersonville, TN; sisters, Sandra (William) Graves and Brenda (Wade) McDaniel, both of Westmoreland, TN; sister-in-law, Linda Mooneyhan, Portland, TN; 9 grandchildren, Bradley, Dillon, Austin, Dustin, Kayla, Ryan, Bailey, Richard and Peyton; 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Interment followed in Jake Link Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was Monday, August 14, 2023 10am-2pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Austin & Bell to help with funeral expenses.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
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