In Loving Memory: Obituaries July 31-August 6, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Thomas Anthony “Tony” Tresner
Thomas Anthony “Tony” Tresner, age 64 of Springfield, passed from this life on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home.
Funeral Mass will be conducted Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Patrick Fitzsimons serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Brandon Ford, Anthony Ford, Randall Tresner, Chris Hardey, Adam Nash, and Jordan Rose serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Robertson County Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 until 8 PM and Wednesday from 10 AM until 12:30 PM.
Tony was born November 5, 1958 in Nashville to the late Wilbur M. and Ivy A. Atwood Tresner. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was employed in gas utility construction for the last 23 years with J.B. Gibbs & Sons Construction. Prior to that he worked for 17 years for King Pipeline. He loved his wife and his entire family and his dogs Lisa and Scratch. He was an avid Vanderbilt fan and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.
Surviving him are his wife, Gina Belcher Tresner of Springfield; daughters, Amanda (Brandon) Ford of Cedar Hill and April Coleman of Springfield; grandchildren, Annabelle Rose Toutges (Jordan Rose) and Anthony Ford; brother, Randy (Lois) Tresner of Lebanon; and sisters, Rhonda (David) Nash of Mt. Juliet, Lisa Tresner of Gallatin, and Tracey Kaylor of Gallatin.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to the American cancer Society. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Troy Lyle Hampton
Age 84 of Gallatin passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home. He was born May 5, 1939 in Millersville, TN to Hogan Jasper & Eva Mae Whittle Hampton. He worked as an electrician before his retirement. He enjoyed playing country music on his guitars and he enjoyed artistic painting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Ann Heard Hampton; 2 brothers; 3 sisters. He is survived by his sons, Terry (Linda) Hampton, White House, TN and Tim (Shellie) Hampton, Smyrna, TN; sisters, Jo Ellen Fox, Gina Ann Chatman, Trudy Packs and Nina Moss; 3 grandchildren, Joshua Hampton, Everett Hampton and Seth Hampton; 4 great-grandchildren, Lucy, Ellie Clyde and Wyatt.
A graveside service and interment is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 3pm in Pleasant Grove UMC Cemetery with Pastor Jon Briggs officiating. Visitation is planned for Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:30PM-2:30PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Brandon Perry Day Sr.
Brandon Perry Day Sr., age 39, of Adams, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Wednesday, August 9th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. John Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Bellwood Cemetery with Toney Lamberth, Craig Pentecost, Jessie McGarvey, Robert McGarvey, and Eddie Carrigan serving as pallbearers..
The family will receive friends from 12-1pm Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Brandon was born in Nashville on January 20, 1984. He graduated from Jo Byrns High School, was a former heavy equipment operator at Wright Brothers Excavating, a former construction foreman at Franklin Landscape and Design, was the owner of Day’s Home Repair, and a member of Red River Baptist Church.
Brandon is survived by his girlfriend, Cinda Smith; son, Brandon Perry Day Jr.; parents, Perry and Teena Day; brother, Anthony Thomas “Toney” (Katie) Lamberth; and a sister, Brittany Christina (Craig) Pentecost.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Charlie Witt, Sr.
Charles “Charlie” Michael Witt, Sr., age 74, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Friday, August 4, 2023 at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 10:00AM on Friday, August 11th, with Dennis Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00PM in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with Matthew Witt, Sr., Jeremiah McClain, Joseph Walker, Konnor McClain, Timothy Loucks, and Sean Loucks serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, August 10th from 4:00PM until 8:00PM and again on Friday from 9:00AM until the hour of service at 10:00AM.
Mr. Witt was born on June 22, 1949 in Wayne, Michigan, to the late Bert & Effie Scott Witt. He retired as a mechanic from the United States Army after over 20 years of service and 3 tours in Vietnam. He then retired from Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency as a mechanic shop supervisor.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Witt; grandson, Jeffrey Crutchfield; and brother, Jimmy Witt.
Survivors include his children, Charles M. (Angie) Witt, Jr., Kerri Witt (Jeremiah McClain), Kristina Witt (Joseph Walker), and Matthew (Deanna) Witt, Sr.; sister, Mary (Stephen) Caraway; grandchildren, Kyle Witt (Raven), Kyla Rumbaugh, Jimmy Pinson (Haley), Kimberly Pinson, Alexis Wooten, Konnor McClain, Kollin McClain, Alain McClain, Matthew Witt, Jr., Dacinda Witt, Katelynn Lee, and Ayden Witt; and 5 great-grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Cheatham County Veterans Memorial Park by calling (615) 945-1851.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Linda Jackson
Linda Jo Jackson, age 70 of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Friday, August 4, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00PM on Saturday, August 12th with Bro. Bruce Cunningham officiating and her grandchildren, Nick Akin and Lindsey Alexander delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Mallorys Cemetery with her grandsons, and Joshua Alexander, Calvin Lee, Ben Rabe, and Logan Bajoras serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Saturday, August 12th from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Mrs. Jackson was born on August 28, 1952 in Springfield, Tennessee. She was retired after 28 years with Gaylord Opryland Entertainment.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Abel Scott Kendzierski; mother & step-father, Mary & John Hunter; father, Richard Martin; brothers, Bobby, Ricky, & Dicky Martin; and sisters, Shirley Hunter, Carolyn Monroe, & Diane Nelson.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Bobby Jackson; sons, Darrell & Charlie Jackson; daughters, Rhonda (Larry) Akin, Melinda (John) Thompson, Angel (Joel) Kendzierski, and Nikki (Stewart) Goodman; grandchildren, Maggie Jackson, Levi Jackson, Nick (Whitney) Akin, Mackenzie Akin, Justin Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Lindsey (Joshua) Alexander, Katie (Ben) Rabe, Scottie (Allyssa) Kendzierski, Audrey Goodman, William Goodman & Julia Goodman; and great-grandchildren, A’miyah Lee, Aubree, Makai, Iman, & Honesty Jackson, Charlotte Akin, Jamison, Jackson, & Sophia Alexander.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Open Door Pregnancy, 1109 S Main Street, Springfield Tn. 37172
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Teddy Ray Davis
Teddy Ray Davis, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Monday July 31, 2023, at his home.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday August 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Judson Phenice and Brother David Davis officiating. Interment followed in the Bellwood Cemetery in Adams with Kenneth Sutton, Shawn Sutton, Dusty Davis, Delvin Hester, Scotty King, Chris Houston, and Brian Davis serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Teddy was born March 15, 1958, in Anawalt, WV to the late George Lee and Wilma Jewel Niswander Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, a retired foreman and tow motor operator with UNARCO in Springfield, was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Springfield and was a member of the NRA. Teddy enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, motorcycles, cars, anything with an engine, eagles, and flags.
Teddy is survived by his wife: Trisha Cox Davis of Springfield, by his son and daughter-in-law: Dusty and Samantha Davis of Springfield, by his daughter and son-in-law: Tonia and Jeff Gish of Morgantown, KY, by his brother and sister-in-law: David and Martha Davis of Greenbrier, by his sisters and brothers-in-law: Carolyn and John Cole of Virginia, Denise and Sam Underwood of West Virginia, by his grandchildren: Kenneth Sutton, Shawn Sutton, Bobbie-lynn Davis, Dusty Davis, Rebekkalyn Houston, Chellsya Gish, and Elizabeth Danes, and by his great grandchild: Hazley Berry.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Jerry Ray Pate
Age 79 of White House passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1944 in Nashville, TN to Frank Thomas & Coby Dee Burch Pate. He worked in the Auto Body Repair Industry and was employed 30+ years with Bradshaw Collision.Center. He worked for them when the company first opened. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and working on “fixer-up” lawnmowers that he could resale for a profit.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon Pate; son, Douglas Ray Pate; grandson, Jackie Pate; great-grandson, Atticus Pate; 4 brothers, Eldon, Roger, RT and Tom. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Jennifer) Pate, White House, TN and Steven (Jennifer) Pate, Gallatin, TN; brothers, Gayden (Marjorie) Pate, White Bluff, TN and Frankie (Susan) Pate, Pegram, TN; sister, Dorothy Bradshaw, Centerville, TN; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his faithful dog, Cody.
Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2023 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Greg Pate officiating. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with Brad Pate, Zach Pate, Dawson Pate, Josh Pate, Chris Pate and Steve Pate serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Karter Pate. Visitation with the family is planned for Sunday, August 6, 2023 2-8PM and Monday, August 7, 9-11AM at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
(Updated) Obituaries July 24-30, 2023
Obituary for Joyce Helen Johnson Allen
Joyce Helen Johnson Allen, 88, of Harvest, AL, passed from this life on Sunday July 30, 2023, at Regency Retirement Center in Huntsville, AL.
Funeral services were conducted Friday August 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Hopewell Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Joyce was born May 4, 1935, on a farm in Springfield, to the late Thomas Benton and Carrie Ann Cook Johnson. She was a graduate of Springfield High School. Joyce was the fifth of six children. She was always a people person that never met a stranger, and had a gift for remembering names and always knew who was who in the family. Joyce was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Clarksville, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and overseeing the floral arrangements for the church. She was a homemaker, but also enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross and being a classroom mom and snack mom during her children’s school years. While married to her husband Billy Ray, she was always a wonderful Army wife and enjoyed traveling around the world during his military career and being a part of the Officer’s Wives Association. She loved their two children and always made moving every few years easy for all of them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years: Billy Ray Allen and by her husband of 14 years: James Evans, and by her son: Anthony Ray “Tony” Allen.
Joyce is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Tedra and David Stumbaugh of Harvest, AL, by her grandsons: Jeremy Stumbaugh and wife Kimberley, Jason Stumbaugh and wife Kenia, by her great grandchildren: Ethan, Aiden, Grace, and Eliza Stumbaugh, and by her sister: Virginia Johnson Trimble Ritter of Adairville, KY.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Carolyn Faye Goodwin Overstreet
Carolyn Faye Goodwin Overstreet, 70, of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Sunday July 30, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday August 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Carver officiating. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery in Adairville, KY with Keith Colston, Josh Alexander, Andrew Colston, Vinson Eulalio Ramos, Charles Ramos, Sr., and Charles Ramos, Jr. serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were John Alexander and Jamie Alexander. The family received friends on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Carolyn was born April 2, 1953, in Russellville, KY to late Albert and Lottie Perry Goodwin. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Carolyn enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, knitting, and especially spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Billy Goodwin.
Carolyn is survived by her husband: Victor Overstreet of Greenbrier, by her sons: Keith Colston and wife Audrey of Hendersonville, Joshua Alexander of Gallatin, by her daughter: Misty Colston-Ramos and husband Charles Ramos, Sr., of Smyrna, by her grandchildren: Emma Colston, Andrew Colston, Gwynna Colston, LeeAnne Colston, Vinson Eulalio Ramos, Charles Ramos, Jr., Gabriella Ramos, and Mercedes Ramos, by her step-sons: John Alexander and Jamie Alexander, and by her sister: Barbara Sharp of Dot, KY.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Timothy Glenroy “Tim” Adkins
Timothy Glenroy “Tim” Adkins, 56, of Adams, passed away on Sunday July 30, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday August 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Kelly LeBlanc, Reverend Tyler Estep, and Brother Isaac Bourne officiating. Interment followed in the Bellwood Cemetery with Gabriel Adkins, Glen Adkins, Scott Adkins, Brandon Adkins, Kevin Adkins, Chase Adkins, Dereke Jernigan, and Blake Jernigan serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Tim was born December 22, 1966, in Springfield. He was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School Class of 1985, where he played basketball, football, and baseball. He was a retired appraiser with the Robertson County Assessor of Property office and was a member of Red River Baptist Church. Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, umpiring ballgames, coaching, and loved the Cincinnati Reds. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father: Roy Hulon Adkins and by his sister: Donna Adkins.
Tim is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Samantha and Andrew Thompson of Adams, by his grandchildren: Sawyer and Cooper Thompson of Adams, by his mother: Martha Ellis Adkins of Adams, by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Ken and Frances Adkins of Adams, Tom and Teresa Adkins of Cedar Hill, Troy and Angie Adkins of Adams, and by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Fisherman’s Club in Adams, the Stroudsville Sportsman Club, or the Change for Children at Red River Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for David Lee Lyon
David Lee Lyon, age 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 11am Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Eric Taylor officiating. Burial followed in EverRest of Cheatham Cemetery in Pleasant View.
The family received friends from 4-8pm Thursday, at the church, and again from 10am until time of the service at 11am Friday, at the church.
Mr. Lyon was born April 1, 1953 in Sturgis, KY to the late Darnell and Emma Lee Lyon. He was born, raised, and married his loving wife in KY. Then David and Mary Lou moved to southern IL where they raised their children, and then they moved to Springfield 26 years ago. David became a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kentucky Basketball. Mr. Lyon was a Mining Engineer with Zeigler Coal Company, Old Ben Coal Corporation, and then locally with Rogers Group Inc., retiring in 2016. He was a member of Gideons International for many years, as well as the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief organization. David’s passion was to spread the Gospel. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved to travel and plan trips for his family. Mr. Lyon was a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara O’Connor, and Patti Browning.
David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Lou Lyon; daughters, Dawne (Perry) Montgomery of Murphysboro, IL, and Sarah (Tim) Ellsworth of Jackson, TN; son, Joshua (April) Lyon of Pleasant View, TN; 9 grandchildren, Devan (Amber) Baril, Megan Baril, Madison Baril, Daniel Ellsworth, Emmalee Ellsworth, Noah Ellsworth, Makayla Lyon, Drew Lyon, and Hannah Lyon; 1 great granddaughter, Greyson Wilson; brothers, William “Bill” (Donna) Lyon, and Thomas “Tommy” (Margaret) Lyon; and a sister, Virginia “Gina” (Jim) Treuthardt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting https://www.stjude.org or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington DC, 20090 or by visiting https://www.gideons.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Benjamin “Earl” Maynard
Austin & Bell Funeral Home is not in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Maynard. This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the family.
Benjamin “Earl” Maynard, age 67, of Lewisburg, KY, formerly of Springfield, TN passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at his home. Mr.
Maynard’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will be holding a Gathering of Friends and Celebration of Life at the home of his niece, Sherry Estrada, 2718 Kelly Willis Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073, (615) 389-3847, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 5-8pm.
Mr. Maynard was born February 29, 1956, in Springfield, to the late Luther Cordell and Clara May Maynard. He was a truck driver for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
In addition to his parents, Mr. Maynard was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Cordell Maynard, and Johnny Thomas Maynard; and a sister, Clara Dale Maynard.
He is survived by his brothers, Jimmy (Charlotte) Maynard, and Danny Kay Maynard; and sisters, Gail (Buddy) Rawls, and Annie Rawls.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Doretha Ann Carr,
Doretha Ann Carr, age 79 of Springfield, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Spring Meadows Health Care in Clarksville.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial followed in Cross Plains Cemetery with Ken Adams, Nathaniel Adams, Luke Adams, Kempf Stark, Chris Adcock and Dwayne Adcock serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Mrs. Doretha was born August 25, 1943 in Cross Plains to the late Howard and Mary Gregory Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne “Moose” Adams, and a sister, Mary Ellen Mondt. She was a Christian and a member of the Baptist faith and worked at DOMETIC Mobile Products in Greenbrier. She was a member of the 1961 graduating class of East Robertson High School. She loved her son and daughter-in-law and grandchildren and the rest of the family and enjoyed spending time with them as well as her friends. She also loved to travel.
Surviving her are her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Danielle Adams of Adams; grandchildren, Nathaniel Paul Adams, Luke Gabriel Adams, and Anna Marie Adams; and sisters, Frances Adcock Pearson and husband J.L. of Springfield and Mildred Groves and husband Rick of Portland.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society. All donations can 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 Clayton “Clay” Riggins
John Clayton “Clay” Riggins, 45, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday July 29th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Davis and Pastor Tom Haddon officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Addison Riggins, Warren Riggins, Wesley Riggins, Walker Riggins, Jenna Claire Riggins, Clint Collins, Wayne Gamble, and Lee Phipps serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Clay was born December 17, 1977, in Springfield. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1996, and then went on to graduate from University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in AG ECON and Animal Science. Clay worked as a Flock Superintendent with Perdue Poultry and was a member of Northfield Church in Gallatin. He was a UT Vols fan, and he enjoyed farming, working, agriculture, and cows. Clay’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his niece and his nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Leonard Ewing “Bubbie” Riggins.
Clay is survived by his mother: Naomi Phipps Riggins of Springfield, by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Wade and Stacey Riggins of Portland, Tim and Christie Riggins of Lynnville, by his niece: Jenna Claire Riggins, and by his nephews: Addison Riggins, Warren (Analiese) Riggins, Wesley Riggins, and Walker Riggins.
If so desired, memorial contributions can be made to Northfield Church of Gallatin 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 James Carl Cole
James Carl Cole Age 82 of White House passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born April 22, 1941 in Nashville, TN to Willie D. & Lula Romines Cole. He was retired from Pirelli-Armstrong. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing for catfish and field trialing his beagles. He was a member of the Music City Beagle Club and was an avid Atlanta Braves and White House Blue Devils fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal and Christine; brother, John D. Cole; daughter, Chandra Dickie; son, Rory Todd Cole. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Delores Cole, Millersville, TN; daughters, Landi (Wayne) Bush, Cross Plains, TN and Wanda (Roger) McClendon, Greenbrier, TN; sisters, Gladys Jenkins, Madison, TN, Shirley Bailey, Goshen, KY and Patricia Buchanan, Cross Plains, TN; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Willie Travis, officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery with 4 grandsons, Patrick Thomason, Cody Cole, Kory Bush and Rusty McClendon and Jarick Reynolds and Blake Thomason serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was Monday, July 31, 2023 4-8pm and Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9-11am at the funeral home. Friends and family were asked to wear any Atlanta Braves or White House Blue Devils apparel to the Monday night visitation in Carl’s honor.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for David Lee Lyon
David Lee Lyon, age 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 11am Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Eric Taylor officiating. Burial followed in EverRest of Cheatham Cemetery in Pleasant View.
The family received friends from 4-8pm Thursday, at the church, and again from 10am until time of the service at 11am Friday, at the church.
Mr. Lyon was born April 1, 1953 in Sturgis, KY to the late Darnell and Emma Lee Lyon. He was born, raised, and married his loving wife in KY. Then David and Mary Lou moved to southern IL where they raised their children, and then they moved to Springfield 26 years ago. While in IL, David became a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Lyon was a Mining Engineer with Zeigler Coal Company, Old Ben Coal Corporation, and then locally with The Rogers Group, retiring in 2016. He was a member of Gideons International for many years, as well as the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief organization. David’s passion was to spread the Gospel. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved to travel and plan trips for his family. Mr. Lyon was a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara O’Connor, and Patti Browning.
David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Lou Lyon; daughters, Dawne (Perry) Montgomery of Murphysboro, IL, and Sarah (Tim) Ellsworth of Jackson, TN; son, Joshua (April) Lyon of Pleasant View, TN; 9 grandchildren, Devan (Amber) Baril, Megan Baril, Madison Baril, Daniel Ellsworth, Emmalee Ellsworth, Noah Ellsworth, Makayla Lyon, Drew Lyon, and Hannah Lyon; and a great granddaughter, Greyson Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting https://www.stjude.org or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington DC, 20090 or by visiting https://www.gideons.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Ethel Krantz
Ethel Angeline Krantz, age 80, of Joelton, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home.
Funeral services were conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00PM on Sunday, July 30th, with Bro. Jason Bell officiating. Burial followed in Anderson-Perry Cemetery in Ashland City with her grandsons, Damon Erik Harris, Dakota Harris, Drake Harris, Andy Staggs, Luke Glasgow, and Gibson Altom serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Sunday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Mrs. Krantz was born on October 17, 1942, in Southside, Tennessee, to the late Slayden Perry & Mary Jane Perry Martin. She was retired as a nurse after 40 years and later became a caregiver by choice. She loved to cook, work in the garden, square dancing, flowers, and Mexican food. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Krantz was a member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Horace, John, Pete, Thomas, and Buford Perry; sisters, Virginia Johnson and Mary Ann Hall; and great-granddaughter, Ivy Staggs.
Survivors include her husband, Jason Krantz; sons, Jonathan (Vicky) Staggs and Michael (Sharon) Staggs; daughters, Lucy Anderson and Misty (James) Wills; grandchildren, Brandi (Joey) Glasgow, Angel Heath, Jonathan (Mary) Staggs, Brittney (Gabe) Altom, Andy Staggs, Damon Erik (Amanda) Harris, Dakota Harris, Drake Harris, Crystal Jones, Mary (Chris) Crosby, and J.J. Wills; 17 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces & nephews; and her beloved dog, Coco.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregiver Kay Dawson for all her love and kindness in taking care of Mrs. Ethel.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Sandra Lee Looker
Age 64 of Orlinda passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1959 in Owensboro, KY to Max & Barbara Stewart Daniels. She was disabled but enjoyed coloring, watching Disney movies and playing with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Taylor. She is survived by her son, Trey Looker, Orlinda, TN; daughter, Savannah Looker, Goodlettsvile, TN; father of her children, Thomas Looker, Orlinda, TN; brother, Max (Marcella) Daniels; sisters, Sheila (Donald) Pierce, Cherie Daniels and Jackie Gooley, all of Owensboro, KY; 3 grandchildren, Jaxon, Madelyn and Lucas.
There are no services or visitation planned at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Timothy Scott May
Obituary for Timothy Scott May
Age 53 of White House passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 5, 1970 in Trenton, MI to Chuck and Wanda May. He has worked for 30+ years as a paramedic in the surrounding areas. He was very passionate about serving as a paramedic. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to 80’s music, working on cars and spending time at the beach.
He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Ashley May, White House, TN; parents, Chuck and Kay May, White House, TN; sons, Michael May, White House, TN and Christopher (Autumn) May, Springfield, TN; daughter, Tiffany May, Gallatin, TN; sister, Beth May, White House, TN; grandchild, Alex.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 12pm at the Church at Grace Park with Pastor Bob Cook officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4-8pm at Austin & Bell in White House and Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at The Church at Grace Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Austin & Bell by calling the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Bobby J. Mays
Bobby J. Mays, age 89, of Lexington, TN passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at the NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted at 1pm Friday, July 28th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Pastor James Jett officiating. Burial followed in the Spring Hill Cemetery on Dividing Ridge Road in Goodlettsville.
The family received friends from 11am until time of the service at 1pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mays was born June 24, 1934, in Decaturville, TN to the late Houston B. and Alpha Vera Mays. He was a Graduate of Goodlettsville High School Class of 1953. After graduation, Mr. Mays joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 9 years. He served as a Medical Technologist and held the rank of Sargent. During his time in the military, he was stationed in Alaska, Florida and South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mays was preceded in death by a brother, Houston Leroy Mays.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret Evitts Mays; brother, Larry (Norma) Mays; and a sister, Betty Ann (Bruce) Gilmer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sheltering Tree Ranch, P.O. Box 1656, Savannah, TN 38372, or by calling (731) 925-2922, or by visiting https://www.shelteringtree.org
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Hillery “Tommy” Rippy Jr
“Tommy” Rippy, age 61 of White House passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1961 in Nashville, TN to Hillery Thomas & Shirley Jean Whitney Rippy. He was employed as a Regional Manager with Apple Collision Centers. He enjoyed working on cars, grilling, visiting the beach, shooting fireworks and doing handyman chores around the house. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Myrtie more than anything else. He was a member of the Church at Grace Park.
He is preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Allen Emery. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Tina Garland Rippy; sons, Chason (Megan) Rippy and Chris Rippy; brother John Rippy, all of White House, TN; sisters Renee (Randall) Emery, Gallatin, TN, Dana (Mark) Stribling, White House, TN; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life memorial service was held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 12pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Bob Cook officiating. Visitation with the family was Friday, July 28, 2023 4-8pm and Saturday, July 29, 2023 10am-12pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
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