In Loving Memory: Obituaries March 6-12, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Bryant Shawn Basham
Bryant Shawn Basham, age 34 of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Albert Enriquez officiating. Burial will follow in Berea Cemetery in Logan County, KY. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 until 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Bryant was born January 4, 1989, in Nashville. He worked as a carpenter doing remodeling. He loved his children and enjoyed playing and working on his computer. He was described by his family as a prankster, always having a good time.
He is survived by his wife, Casey Basham of Pegram; sons, Zakry Basham of Greenbrier, Tyler Basham of Pegram, Jacob Basham of Pegram, Liam Basham of Springfield, and Sebastian Roberts of Springfield; daughter, Isabella Basham of Pegram; mother, Wendy Adams of Springfield, father; Louis Grady Basham, grandmother, Carol Owens of Springfield; brothers, Larry Willis of Springfield, Chris Adams of Springfield, and Benjamin Adams of Greenbrier; and sisters, Leslie Basham and Alesha Basham, both of Gallatin.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to the Bryant Basham Funeral Fund. All donations should be made to Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Dimple Elizabeth Balthrop Gupton
Dimple Elizabeth Balthrop Gupton, 87, of Chapmansboro, died, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Penny Stratton officiating. Burial will follow in Mallory Cemetery in Chapmansboro with Preston Murphy, Rodney Balthrop, Clay Balthrop, Joshua Gupton, Matthew King, and Dwayne Moore serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friend on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Mrs. Gupton was born on October 16, 1935, to the late Elbert Samuel and Martha Elizabeth Morris Balthrop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Noel Curtis Gupton, her daughter-in-law; Cathy Gupton, and her siblings; Burton Balthrop, RW Balthrop, Dorothy Hudgens, Dorris Balthrop, JB Balthrop, Howard Balthrop, Frances Head, Ray Balthrop, Frank Balthrop, and Clyde Balthrop. Mrs. Gupton was a member of the Brewers Chapel United Methodist Church. Out of high school she started working as a banker for First Trust and Savings. She worked there for over 40 years. She enjoyed sports, the outdoors, and loved being at home.
She is survived by sons; Michael C. Gupton and wife Joyce of Adams, Keith Gupton of Cedar Hill, sisters; Bonnie Moore of Pleasant View, Faye Murphy of Sandy Springs, grandchildren; Teata King and husband Daniel, Jessica Clinard and husband Jimmy, Karen Gupton Burchett, Jeremy House, Jessica Hicks and husband Chris, Joshua Gupton and wife Katie, and 14 Great Grandchildren.
If so desired the family request memorial contributions to Brewer’s Chapel Memorial Fund. All donations can be sent in c/o the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Donald Richard Dorris
Donald Richard Dorris was born in Greenbrier, Tennessee, on July 30, 1927. He grew up farming in Robertson County surrounded by his loving family. After enlisting in the Navy for WWII and attending Peabody College, he married the love of his life, Ada Ruth Moses on August 12, 1951. After graduating college, he taught multiple subjects at Hillsboro and Stratford High Schools. He fell in love with teaching the countless students who walked through the classroom doors of his shop class. He was a faithful member of Wartrace United Methodist Church in Springfield, Tennessee. In his personal life, he maintained his family’s legacy of farming by providing fresh produce to family, friends, and his neighbors of Berry Hill. In his later life, he was a constant presence to his grandchildren, rooting for them at games, concerts, and any endeavor. Markedly, he fully lived out Christ’s call to love his neighbor as himself. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Dorris; his four daughters, Beverly Keogh (Steve), Elaine Dorris, Anita Foutch (Kevin), and Janet Arning (Ed); his brother Billy Wayne Dorris (Linda); his grandchildren Jesse Keogh (Noel), Rev. Wesley Arning (Megan), Carly Keogh, and Jake Arning (Hannah); his great-granddaughter Hannah Lee Arning; and many loved nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of Family and friends for Donald will be held Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. The Celebration of Life for Donald will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home with a Gathering of Family and Friends an hour before the service. Graveside service with military honors will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wartrace United Methodist Church, 3327 Old Greenbrier Pike, Springfield, TN 37172.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Dorris family.
Obituary for Larry Christy
Larry Kenneth Christy, age 87, of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 12, 2023 at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 18th, with Bro. Greg Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Clarksville with Calvin Welk, Gene Ray, Zachary Christy, Cailyn Christy, Grant Christy, and Isaac Christy serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 17, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM and again on Saturday from 10:30AM until the hour of service at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Christy was born on February 20, 1936, in Cheatham County, Tennessee to the late William & Kathryn Christy. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Trane after 36 years. He was an avid Tennessee sports fan, but his favorite athletes to support were his grandkids. Mr. Christy loved to farm and was known as the best tomato grower in the country. He was a member of Cheap Hill Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Greg Christy; and sister, Evelyn Bierman.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Joanne Christy; son, Daron (Melissa) Christy; brother, Ray (Geraldine) Christy; sister, Edith Dockstader; and grandchildren, Zachary Christy, Cailyn Christy, Grant Christy, and Isaac Christy.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Howell Stennis Smith
Howell “Poppy” Stennis Smith was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. With a quick wit and his dry sense of humor, he was a legend in the advertising world. Stennis was a creative genius and through the years he wrote commercials and jingles for many local and national businesses. Stennis had many friends. He was an avid boater, enjoyed playing golf, loved everything Vandy, but loved his family the most! He was married to his high school sweetheart, Paula Easley Smith, for almost 64 years. They shared a wonderful life including 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. They always lived locally but enjoyed many worldly travels, as well as a lot of “Big Chill” fun at the beach.
Surrounded by his adoring family, Stennis left this world to join his heavenly Father on March 11, 2023.
He was born to H.S. Smith & Juanita Smith on April 12,1937 in Shreveport, LA. He graduated from Issac Litton High School in Nashville, TN (Class of 1955). He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Vanderbilt University in 1959. At Vanderbilt he was on a full scholarship to play football as quarterback. After college, he started in sales & marketing at Channel 5 (WTVF) in Nashville, TN. He later went on to become a founding partner of Smith & Sellers Advertising Agency with his partner Stan Sellers. They rocked the advertising world for over 20 years. After Stan’s unfortunate death, Stennis formed a partnership with his son, Michael Smith to start The Smith Group. Stennis semi-retired in 2007 but he couldn’t stay away from the ad world and started “The Other Side of Sports” with his friend Hope Hines for 8 years.
Stennis is preceded in death by his father H.S. Smith, his mother Juanita Smith, and his granddaughters Lauren Agee and Sarah Goodman.
He is survived by his wife Paula Easley Smith, children – Kelley Smith Goodman, Michael S. Smith (Sherry), & Julie Smith Carr (Greg), sister – Karen Knox (Sonny), grandchildren – Lily Goodman Jones (Marshall), Chloe Goodman & Joseph Goodman, Josh Smith, Jordan Smith, Alexandra Carr Funk (Brandon), Tanner Carr, Nicholas Carr (Ashlye) and great-grandson Liam Carr.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3pm on March 20, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, TN. Visitation will be in the church 12-3pm before the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: https://www.missiondiscovery.org/donate/ If people would like to send a check, they can mail it to: Mission Discovery, 1509 Hunt Club Blvd. #1200, Gallatin, Tn. 37066
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Destiney Cheynne Pegram-Johnson
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Destiney Cheyenne Pegram-Johnson, age 3, of Greenbrier, who passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.
The family will have a Celebration of Life Gathering, from 3-5pm March 25, 2023, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Allan Brooks, 2068 Timberland Drive, Nashville, TN 37217.
She was born February 4, 2020 in Hendersonville and is survived and loved by so many people, including her mother, Baylie Pegram-Johnson; brother, Izaiah Pegram-Johnson; grandparents, Tim and Terri Johnson, and Chris and Lisa Pegram; uncles, Logan and Keyesean; aunts, Zoey, Imani, and Keegan; as well as many other great and great-great aunts and uncles, and many cousins.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Stevie Smith
Stephanie Anne “Stevie” Smith, age 73, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023.
Stevie was born on November 10, 1949, in the mountains of Jenkins, Kentucky. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her family and friends immensely. She was an avid baker, a skilled crafter, and beautiful singer. Her favorite titles, however, were the ones of “Momma” and “Meme.” She will be missed greatly, but the legacy of her love will remain as a constant reminder of her memory.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Bob and Betty Shockey; and her sister, Paula Binkley.
Stevie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Garry Smith; her daughter Marsha (Gary) Garrett; her “precious grandbabies” Taylor and Logan Garrett; her aunt Charlcia Keener; sister-in-law, Renee Kelley; and brother-in-law, Jeff Binkley.
No service has been arranged at this time. A graveside service will be planned at a future date.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Hobart “Leon” Jones
Age 84 of Springfield passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at NHC in Springfield. He was born February 6, 1939 in Millersville, TN to Curtis and Hattie Pryor Jones. He was the owner/operator of Quality Tennessee Tree Service. Mr. Jones enjoyed farming, especially caring for his cows and his tractors. He loved spending time with his family, and he really enjoyed family get togethers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy Jones; daughter Pam Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Roger) Wood; grandson, Austin Wood, both of Springfield, TN; brothers, Bill (Faye) Jones, White House, TN and Fred (Debbie) Jones, Greenbrier, TN; sister, Betty Vaughn, El Paso, TX.
Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Mark Jones officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30pm in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Austin Wood, Isaiah Short, Jared Justice, Mason Belcher, Collin Belcher and Jacob Lawrence serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jones, Fred Jones and Fred Jones, Jr. Visitation with the family is planned for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN
Obituary for Patricia Crowe
Patricia “Pat” Ann Crowe, 94, of Springfield, Tennessee, passed away on March 10, 2023. She was born in Sparta, Wisconsin to Marvin Libke and Ruth Libke (DeHart), on June 13, 1928. She grew up with six siblings and many other family members in the close-knit community.
At the age of 18, she married Walter Ray Crowe who served in the United States Army, in a small ceremony in 1947. Together they would have three sons; Danny, Robert, and Randy Crowe. She remained a loyal housewife and mother, while Walter served for 24 years in various assignments to include the Korean War and Vietnam War. Despite tragedy falling upon the family with the death of their eldest son, Danny Crowe, their other two sons would soon grow up to serve life long careers in the United States Armed Forces.
She was well traveled and enjoyed crafting, baking, painting, writing, and reading. She was a loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and many more.
She is survived by her sons: Robert Crowe and his wife Sheri Crowe (Springfield, TN) and Randy Crowe and his wife Beth Crowe (Holly Springs, NC); granddaughters: Melissa Beamon (South Mills, NC), Michelle Gaskins (Chesapeake, VA), Brandy Vander Sys (Wichita Falls, TX); and four great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Marvin and Ruth Libke; husband Walter Crowe; son Danny Crowe; grandson Austin Crowe; and several siblings.
As per her wishes, a later ceremony will take place in Sparta, Wisconsin, for her and her late husband as they are laid to rest next to their late son Danny.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to make a donation in her honor to the American Heart Association.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Tracye Carol Kibbey
Tracye Carol Kibbey, age 56, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage.
Mrs. Kibbey’s wishes were to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Evelyn McCurley; and 3 brothers, Robert Carl Dixon, Steven Neil Dixon, and Edward Dixon.
Tracye is survived by her husband of 29 years, John Kibbey; son, Sean Michael McCurley; daughter, Chyenne Kibbey; 3 grandchildren, Finnley McCurley, Lily Marie McCurley, and Daniel Oren McCurley; and a brother, James (Jimmy) Dixon.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Neil Kennith Jackson
Neil Kennith Jackson, age 85, of Cedar Hill, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Spain officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Jason Jackson, Matthew Faulkner, Chris White, Shane Claborn, Noah Vargas, Alexander Vargas serving as Pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Jackson was born on September 27, 1937 to the late Earl Stonewall and Irene Dunner Jackson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jackson is preceded in death by his son, Kennith Wayne Jackson, grandson, Ernest Kennith Wayne Jackson, brothers, Clayton Jackson, G.F. Jackson, Melvin Jackson, and GeneRoy Jackson, his sisters, Mavis Surratt, and Norma Sue Bayliss. He was a member of Grace Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Jackson worked for over 30 years at TRANE as a brake press operator. He loved fishing and gardening.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife Emily Webster Jackson of Cedar Hill, grandchildren; Jason Jackson and wife Alicia, Amanda Martinez, great grandchildren; Matthew Faulkner and fiancé Ruby Skinner, Alexander Vargas, Noah Vargas, Henry Jackson, Hadley Jackson, Hazel Jackson, Huxton Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Natalie Brown, great great granddaughter; Emily Maple, brothers; Bobby Ray Jackson of pleasant View, sisters; Glenda Binkley of Pleasant View, and Lynda Harris of Adams.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Barbara Jean (Vess) Howard
Beloved wife and mother Barbara Jean (Vess) Howard was born in Washington, D.C, on September 19, 1941, to Junius Vess, and Edna (Anderson) Vess. On March 07, 2023, at 12:17 pm [at the age of 81 years] she was carried by the angels to rest in peace with the Lord. Her father, mother, and the main body of her family were from Orange County, Virginia; where she spent some years with her Uncle Abner Anderson.
In her early years she was a devout Catholic, and graduated from Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C.She married her husband Abraham Howard Jr. on November 25, 1961: this union brought forth four sons, and lasted for sixty-one years. Over the course of the marriage, she became a Pentecostal Believer, and a beloved Mother in the First Assembly of God Church, Clarksville, Tennessee.
When available, she traveled with her husband all over the United States, and parts of Europe to his different Army post assignments. To improve herself she attended college courses at Austin Pay University, Clarksville, Tennessee.
When stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois her husband started a Full Gospel Church Program in the post chapel.She joined in by teaching Sunday school, and attending to the female congregants. This experience enabled her to become a teacher assistant at the First Assembly of God Church/school in Clarksville, Tennessee. When Fort Sheridan closed down, she started a Home Day Care Provider Service at her home in North Chicago, Illinois.She loved children and was called Mother Barbara by all of her clients. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading the bible, answering bible trivia questions, reading detective novels, and solving puzzles. She also, loved TV programs like Percy Mason, Gunsmoke, British Mysteries, and do it yourself home improvement series.
Proceeding her in death are her [father] Junius Vess, [mother] Edna Vess, [sister] Ruth Fletcher, [niece] Robin Fletcher, [daughter-in-law] Rizzeria Howard, (great niece] Africa Fletcher, and [uncle] Abner Anderson.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband Abraham Howard Jr. of Springfield, TN; children: Michael Anthony Howard. Mark Andrew [Linda] Howard, Martin Abraham (Donielle) Howard -VA Beach, and Melvin Alexander [Tadassi] Howard – Lisbon Portugal; daughter-in-law’s: Christina Howard- California, Angela Howard-Clarksville, TN; grandchildren: Mark A. (Danisha] Howard Jr -Clarksville, TN, Marschawn Davis Howard – Raleigh, NC, Amanda Nicloe Howard -California, Michael A. Howard Jr – California, Isaac Abraham Howard – California, Joshua Nehemiah Howard – California, Myesha Alexis Howard – VA Beach, Martin Abraham Howard Jr -VA Beach, and Drew Isley Howard – Lisbon Portugal; great grandchildren: Dante and Dimitris Howard of Clarksville, TN, and Aiden Howard – California; nephews & nieces: Kenneth Fletcher- Dallas, TX, and Keith Fletcher – PG County, MD, Charles Sherman – Washington D.C., Sonya Dickey – Seat Pleasant, MD, Evelin Howell – Baltimore, MD, Carla Howell – Baltimore, MD, Khaleela Howell -Baltimore, MD, Malika [William] Ball – Baltimore, MD; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Donald Wayne Green
Donald Wayne Green, age 53 of Columbia, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
His remains are to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Donald was born July 16, 1969 in Columbia to the late James “Pete” Green and the late JoAnn Brown Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Peggy Jean Green, and a step brother, Howard Younger.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Fox of Springfield; brothers, James “Jimmy” Green, Barry Clark, and Jamie Reed; and step brothers, Larry Younger and Van Younger.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Edison Stanley “Stan” Richards
Edison Stanley “Stan” Richards, 65, of Cedar Hill, passed away on Monday March 6, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday March 11th at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Interment was at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Frogge Chapel Cemetery in Pall Mall, TN with Joey Richards, John Richards, James Richards, Taylor Mays, Jacob Richards, Samuel Richards, Mark Johnson, and Justin Anderson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Tyler Thompson, Jim Richards, Haywood Richards, and Emmett Stark. The family received friends on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Masonic services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Stan was born December 23, 1957, in Springfield, to the late James Eugene “Beanny” and Edalene Frogge Richards. He was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School Class of 1976 and where he played football. Stan was a lifelong farmer and a member of Cedar Hill United Methodist Church. He loved working and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: James Steven Richards.
Stan is survived by his wife: Charlotte Greenfield Richards of Cedar Hill, by his children: Joey (Kimberly) Richards, Margaret Stark of Cedar Hill, John (Dannie) Richards of Cedar Hill, James (Kim) Richards of Cedar Hill, Taylor (Braydn Wooten) Mays of Benton, KY, Jacob (Joty Reed) Richards of Cedar Hill, Samuel Richards of Cedar Hill, and Anna Claire Richards of Cedar Hill, by his brother: Robert Scott (Denise) Richards of Cedar Hill, by his grandchildren: Kayla Richards, Jim Richards, Lilly (Gaylord Crockett) Richards, Tyler (Hannah) Thompson, Isabelle Stark, Emmett Stark, Violet Richards, Vivian Richards, Haywood Richards, Ruby Richards, Cori Mays, and Acelyn Richards, by his great grandchildren: Anthony Velong, Naomi Crockett, and Wilder Thompson, and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Carl Wayne and Ruth Turner Greenfield of Benton, KY.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Ruth Louise Burney
Ruth Louise Burney, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living in Springfield.
The family will have a Celebration of Life Gathering of Friends from 1-5pm Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.
Mrs. Burney was born June 12, 1947 in Springfield to the late Douglas Brown and Mona Noreen Pigg Binkley. She was a Computer Technologist with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) for many years.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burney was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burney; brothers, Joe Binkley, Michael Binkley and Ben Binkley; and a sister, Patty Binkley.
She is survived by her son, Jamie (Jessica) Burney; daughter, Katy (Jamie) Barnhart; 3 grandchildren, Cody Burney, Tristin Cox, and Cameron Barnhart; 1 great grandson, Thomas Cox; and a sister, Kathryn Binkley.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Linda Curtis
Linda Sue Curtis, age 73 of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Hillcrest Health Care in Ashland City.
Graveside services will be conducted at EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View at 3:00PM on Sunday, March 12th, with Bro. David Royalty officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Mrs. Curtis was born on April 2, 1949 in Madison, Indiana to the late Hubert & Mary Evans Montgomery. She was retired as a seamstress. She loved her game shows, The Price is Right, Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune. Ms. Curtis loved her family and her grandchildren very much and was a member of First Baptist Church in Joelton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Curtis; children, Jerry Groves, Rusty Curtis, and Tony Groves.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Vanette Groves; and her grandchildren, Casey Groves, Shane Curtis, Cheyanne Groves, Cassie Groves, Makayla Curtis, and Jethro McQuiston.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Ruby Newman
Ruby Wadyne Newman, age 88, of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at NHC in Dickson.
Funeral services were conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 11th, with Bro. Gene Parton, Bro. Jackson Watts, and Bro. Caleb Lewis officiating. Ministering in music was soloist, Sarah Davison. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Justin Ruffin, Austin Ruffin, Chris Ruffin, Daniel Biggs, Leon Newman, and Roy Newman serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 10th, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM and again on Saturday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Mrs. Newman was born on August 17, 1934, in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late John H. Sr. and Gracie Mae Pursley. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, canning, and family. She was a member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Thomas Newman; sisters, Mildred Newman, Carolyn Parker, and Christine Newman; brothers, Willard Pursley, John Henry Pursley, Jr., Simon Pursley; and son-in-law, Terry Ruffin.
Survivors include her daughters, Pat Ruffin and Reba (Ricky) Ruffin; brothers, Eugene (Annie Claire) Pursley and Willie (Brenda) Pursley; sisters, Shirley Holt and Annie Hornburger; grandchildren, Christopher Ruffin, Amanda Ruffin, Justin (Ashley) Ruffin, and Austin (Ashley) Ruffin; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ruffin, Christen Ruffin, Brooklyn Patterson, Ryan Ruffin, and Wyatt Ruffin.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, 2025 Blue Springs Road, Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 or Grace Baptist Church, 2100 Park Plaza Drive, Springfield, Tennessee 37172
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Mario Ruben Perez Bartolon
Mario Ruben Perez Bartolon, age 39, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A Funeral Mass was conducted at 5pm Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Anthony Lopez officiating. Burial will be in Ejido Pavencul Cemetery in Mexico.
The family received friends from 11am-4pm Thursday at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield, from 6pm-8pm Thursday at the church, and again from 2pm-8pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mario is survived by his wife, Carolina Solis Lopez; sons, Josue Perez Solis and Jacob Perez Solis; daughters, Kaesy Perez Solis and Wendy Jasmin Perez Solis; parents, Benjamin Perez Angel; mother, Felipa Bartolon Ortiz; brothers, Edgar Perez Bartolon and Saul Perez Bartolon; and sisters, Rosario Perez Bartolon, Angela Perez Bartolon, Arminda Perez Bartolon, Susana Perez Bartolon and Liceydi Perez Bartolon.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
(Updated) Obituaries Feb. 27 – March 5, 2023
Obituary for Billy Scott Smith
Billy Scott Smith, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1pm Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Marvin Crouch officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11am until time of the service at 1pm Saturday, March 18th, at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith was born July 17, 1964 in Nashville, TN to the late Billy Mac and Mary Alice Smith. Billy received his Bachelors Degree from Lipscomb University and went on to receive his Masters Degree from Tennessee State University. He spent his career as football coach and educator. His 2001 Ezell-Harding Christian School football team went 15-0 in route to winning the TSSAA Single A State Championship.
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Oakley Sloan Smith; a son, Paxton Bryant Smith; and a brother, Chad Drake Smith.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Anna Ruth Carver McClard
Anna Ruth Carver McClard, 85, of Springfield, passed from this life on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday March 8th at 11:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Benny Snoddy and Brother Frank Kirby officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Blake McClard, Lance Adams, Sam Andavazo, Zack Andavazo, Jeff Doss, Bill Wood, and Charlie Watts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Rondell McClard and Terry Gibbs. The family will receive on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ms. Ruth was born August 28, 1937, in Springfield, to the late Thomas and Bessie Merideth Carver. She was a retired cafeteria worker from Springfield Middle School, and was a charter member of Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Ruth loved doll collecting and going to yard sales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Dean McClard, and by her siblings: Wendall Carver and Pauline Carver Adcock.
Ms. Ruth is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Susan McClard of Springfield, by her daughter: Janice McClard of Springfield, and by her grandchildren: Blake McClard and wife Emily, and Bailee McClard.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Donald Joseph Arnold, II, “Doc”
Donald Joseph Arnold, II, “Doc”, 72, of Adams, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at The Waters of Springfield.
His remains were cremated, and his family will hold a private memorial service.
Doc was born January 3, 1951, in Washington, D.C. to the late Donald J. and Elizabeth Byers Arnold, Jr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served two tours in Vietnam, and was retired from the healthcare field as an LPN. Doc enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He loved his job as a nurse and was always willing to help others.
Doc is survived by his wife: Donna Cannon Arnold of Adams, by his son: Donald Joseph Arnold, III, of Adams, by his brother: Matthew of Florida, by his sisters: Heidi Phelps of Woodstock, VA, Debbie Tharp of Conicville, VA, Teri Todaro and Christine Todaro both of Clearwater, FL, and by his four grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Betty Lou Douglas Shreeve
Betty Lou Douglas Shreeve, age 74 of Springfield, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Tristar NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with James O’Saile, Colton Davis, Jason Davis, Bud McCroy, Jason Lassiter, and Billy Phillips serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 AM until the hour of service.
Ms. Betty was born May 20, 1948 in Greenbrier to the late Archie Ray and Hazel Marie Cohea Douglas. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from NHC Healthcare where she was a cook. She enjoyed cooking, especially deserts, and enjoyed watching television. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Archie Mack Douglas; grandson, Caleb Douglas O’Saile; and sisters, Linda Charney and Ruby Escue.
Surviving her is her son, Creston “Bubba” O’Saile (Lisa Brown) of Cedar Hill; daughter, Becky (Jason) Davis of Greenbrier; sisters, Emily Mayes and Patsy Sprouse, both of Greenbrier; grandchildren, Kim (Marc) Zugelder, James (Taylor) O’Saile, and Colton Davis; and 5 great grandchildren.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Russell L. Biggs, Sr.
Russell L. Biggs, Sr., age 78 of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Tyler Estep officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Randy Biggs, Mike Biggs, B.J. Phillips, Ben Armistead, Matthew Woodard, Trey Hoover, and Rob Odum serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer was Tommy Biggs. The family received friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4 until 7 PM and Tuesday from 10 AM until the hour of service.
Mr. Biggs was born April 7, 1944 in Nashville to the late Herschel and Christine Woodard Biggs. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Adams and was a Shriner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jean Adcox Biggs; brothers, Eldon, Larry, and Danny Biggs; and sisters, Betty Cedar and Jean Hooper.
Mr. Russell is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Russell L. “Rusty” and Necie Biggs, Jr. of Adams and James and Bridgette Biggs of Gallatin; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda “Mandy” and Brad Shemwell of Elkton, KY; brother, Tommy Biggs of Greenbrier; sister and brother-in-law, Erma and Dave Anderson of Springfield; grandchildren, Matt, Holly, Tyler, Nathan, Ellee, and Natalie; and 5 great grandchildren.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to Shriner’s Hospital. 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 Lola Jean Sorrells
It is with deep sadness that we share that on February 27, 2023, Lola Jean Sorrells, a resident of Greenbrier, passed away in Ocoee, Florida at the age of 85.
Visitation was held on March 3, 2023, at the Green Ridge Church of Christ from 4:30pm – 8pm. The following morning, March 4, there was a graveside service at 11am at the Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, Tennessee, with Steve Sorrells, her nephew, leading the service.
Jean was born on May 21, 1937, in Lincoln County to Clark and Lola Follis. She worked for 26 years as a nurse at the Jesse Holman Jones Hospital, spending many years in surgery before transitioning to the Home Health Care and Hospice division. She was an active member of the Green Ridge Church of Christ.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Thomas (Bill) Sorrells and their daughter, Debbie Sorrells Tate of Orlinda. She was also preceded by her parents and her brothers, Jimmy Follis of Elba, Alabama and Steve Follis of Old Hickory.
Jean is survived by her son, Tommy Sorrells and his wife Mitra of Windermere, Florida, as well as her grandchildren Analisa, Leila and Shelby Sorrells and Brandon Tate.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Billy Grover “Buddy” Young
Billy Grover “Buddy” Young, 75, of White House, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his home.
Funeral services were conducted Friday March 3rd at 12 noon at Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on South Swift Rd. in Goodlettsville, with Pastor Joseph Washington officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with Ervin Taylor, James Taylor, Paul Bell, Carl Brewer, Jr., Wayne Jones, and Leonard Payne serving as pallbearers. Flower bearers will be Denise Johnson, Doris Taylor, Sonya Hall, Tabitha Stanton, Deanna Young, Valerie Street, and Michell Farmer. The family received friends on Thursday, March 2nd from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield. There was no visitation on Friday prior to the funeral service.
Mr. Young was born on November 20, 1947, in White House to the late Grover Cleveland and Nadine Jones Young. He was a graduate of Bransford High School Class of 1967 and was a member of the Bransford Alumni Association. Mr. Young professed Christ at an early age and was a member of Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board and sang in both the Mass Choir and Male Chorus. He was a retired Assembly Technician with Nissan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister-in-love: Marilyn Yarbrough.
Mr. Young leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Betty Jo Gatewood Young of White House, his daughter and devoted son-in-law: Evelyn and Teddy Barlow of Gallatin, his brother and sister-in-law: Luther and Geneva Young of White House, his sisters and brothers-in-law: Georgia and Charles Alexander of Hendersonville, Jewel and Roy Meneese of Madison, and Dorothy Jones of Hendersonville, and by his sisters-in-love: Beatrice Smith, Linda Anderson and husband Mack.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Patricia Mae Dorris Walker
Patricia Mae Dorris Walker, 77, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday February 27, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday March 1st at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with family and friends officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Victor Dupuis, Michael Dupuis, Brandon Webb, Riley Duncan, Charlie Gutierrez, and Kevin Hutton serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Pat was born August 23, 1945, in Orlinda, to the late Oscar Lee and Sylvia Long Dorris. She worked many years for Wilson Sporting Goods in Springfield, and then retired as an inspector with IAC in Springfield. Pat loved growing flowers, bird watching, shopping, and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy Walker, her sister: Delores Perdue, and her grandchild: Chasitey Walker.
Pat is survived by her daughters: Cathy Brooks of Springfield, Connie Denise Hagler and husband Ricky of Springfield, and Risha Walker of Springfield, by her brother and sister-in-law: R.L. and Myrtle Dorris of Springfield, by her grandchildren: Victor and Michael Dupuis, Michelle Delacruz, Nikki Shoumake, and Marlita Davis, by her great grandchildren: Emmie and Elliot Dupuis, Aidan Shoumake, Lilah, Penelope, and Sebastian Davis, and by her best friends: Charlie Gutierrez of Springfield and Vicki Hallman of Springfield.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Carol Lorraine Harrison
Age 72 of Cottontown passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1950 in Madison, TN To John Robert & Mary Ella Tinnin Day. She worked as a registered nurse for the State of Tennessee until her retirement. Mrs. Harrison loved the Lord and was very dedicated to her church, Cross Plains Seventh Day Adventist Church. There she served in various roles, but was always very involved with the children and youth ministries. She loved red cardinals and lady bugs, working puzzles and was an avid reader. She loved researching things on the internet.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Day. She is survived by her loving husband of 52-1/2 years, Larry Harrison, Cottontown, TN; son, Jonathan (Tonya) Harrison, Portland, TN; daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Scruggs, Nashville, TN; brothers, Johnny (Linda) Day, Portland, TN, Thomas (Cindy) Day, Cross Plains, TN and Don (Lisa) Day, White House, TN; 5 grandchildren, Jonathon (Samantha) Harrison, Mark (Maddie) Harrison, Allison Harrison, Jamis Scruggs and Lilith Scruggs; great-granddaughter, Adalynn.
Funeral service was Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 12pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor William Little and Pastor Mark Harrison officiating. Interment followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was Monday, March 6, 2023 4-8pm and Tuesday, March 7, 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
Obituary for Rhonda Lynn Hagewood
Age 64 of White House passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2023 at her home. She was born December 19, 1958 in Denver, Colorado to Ronald & Anne Marie McCullough Fitzsimmons. She worked as an accountant for Flash Printing until becoming disabled. Rhonda enjoyed riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle, playing bingo and winning money and prizes playing contests on the radio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Jason Hagewood. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Thomas Hagewood; son, Joshua Lee Hagewood, both of White House, TN; brothers, Ron (Tina) Fitzsimmons, Jr., Gallatin, TN and Robert Lyle (Roberta) Fitzsimmons, Broomfield, CO; sister, Stacey Montgomery, Knoxville, TN.
Funeral service was Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1:30pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Michael Riddle officiating. Interment followed in Hendersonville Memory Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was Wednesday, March 8, 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
Obituary for Betty Roach
Betty Bryant Roach, age 78, of Greenbrier, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home.
Graveside services were held Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2pm in the Greenbrier Cemetery with Brother Jack Martin and Brother Billy Sorrels officiating. Burial followed with Maston Bryant, Blake Dorris, Chris Clouse, Danny Oliver, Lance Roach and David Martin serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 3-8pm and again on Sunday from 12-1:45pm.
Mrs. Roach was born April 21, 1944 in Logan County, KY to the late Maston Benjamin and Gladys Mae Keith Bryant. She worked as a hair stylist and was a member of the Greenridge Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Roach is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Roach, her sister, Peggy Clouse, and her great-granddaughter, Bennett Hurd.
Mrs. Roach is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William and Angie Roach, Vincent Shane and Tess Roach and Brandon “Bubba” and Amber Roach; brothers, Robert Bryant, Autry Bryant, Joe Bryant, Donnie Bryant, Ricky Bryant and Steve Bryant; sisters, Shirley Carlisle, Sheila Johnson and Lisa Washington; grandchildren, Tiffany (Stephen) Mack, Emily (Chris) Hurd, Lance Roach, Caitlin Roach (Stephen) Williams Raylon Roach, Ella Kate Bell and Ava Bell: and great-grandchildren, Cason, Carter, Lexi, Annalea, Merritt, Ryker, Landrie, Amelia, and Brynn.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Greenridge Church of Christ Youth Ministry.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S.,Greenbrier,TN
Obituary for Barbara Joann Bagwell
Barbara Joann Bagwell, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Sunday, March 5th, in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Steve Freeman officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 12 noon Monday, March 6th, in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tim Bagwell, Jordan Hughes, Justin Hughes, Logan Hughes and Greg Berrang serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends from 11am until time of the service at 2pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bagwell was born October, 13, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to the late Ralph Oliver and Minnie Marion Wilkerson Norum. She was a Staffing Coordinator for an employment agency and a member of Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Bagwell; and a stepson, Kenneth Bagwell.
She is survived by her stepchildren, Timothy Brian (Rhonda) Bagwell, Tammy L. Hughes and Lisa (Alvin) Smith; 9 step grandchildren, Jordan Hughes, Justin Hughes, Logan Hughes, Sarah Smith, Douglas Smith, Andrea Wilson, Taylor Bagwell, Cole Bagwell and Bryan Bagwell; 8 step great grandchildren, Scout Hughes, Holton Hughes, Ember Hughes, Dani Bagwell, Weston Bagwell, Deklyn Bagwell, Finn Wilson and Lila Wilson.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Judy Lynne Stanley
Judy Lynne Stanley, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at NHC Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted at 11am Saturday, March 4th at the Main Street Church of Christ with Bro. Joe Rushing, Bro. Guy Stanley, and Bro. Barry Throneberry officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Rusty Riddle, Rick Ballard, David Seay, Connor McClelland, Corey McClelland, Amanda Walden, John Walden and Torey Ellis serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Linda Ballard, Lori Bennett-Penn, Marion Zimmerman, Roger Bunch, and all the members of the Robertson County Retired Teachers Association.
The family received friends from 4-8pm Friday and again from 10am until time of the service at 11am Saturday at the church.
Mrs. Stanley was born September 6, 1947 in Springfield to the late Robert Earl and Elizabeth Prudence Green Walton. She was a school teacher at Greenbrier and Springfield High Schools for many years, and was a member of Main Street Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Earl Walton.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Guy Stanley; son, Stan Stanley; daughter, Ley (Corey) McClelland; 3 grandchildren, Morgan (David) Seay, Connor McClelland and Sloane McClelland; 1 great grandchild on the way; nephew, Trey Walden; and a niece, Amanda Walden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Mrs. Stanley’s honor, to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or by visiting https://act.alz.org/donate
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Mrs. Geraldine Knight
Mrs. Geraldine Knight, age 82, of Joelton, Tennessee went peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on February 28th, 2023.
She was born March 17th, 1940, to the late Peyton and Thelma Sloan.
Geraldine is proceeded in death by her husband of 60 years Jimmy Howard Knight, Sr., her two sons: Jimmy Howard Knight, Jr., Danny Lee Knight, and one sister Velma Demonbreun.
Geraldine is survived by her one daughter, Pam (Joe) Peterson, granddaughter, Crystal (Dean) McDermond, great- grandchildren Beckett and Taryn McDermond, brother Joe (Carolyn) Sloan, sister Wanda (Mack) Jordan, brother-in-law Bo Demonbreun and brother-in-law Vernon Knight, her best friend Nan (Ricky) Lanius, Dean Thaxton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Since the age of 12, Geraldine was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Joelton, TN. She enjoyed making her famous dressing, baking cakes, volunteering at VBS, Tennessee Women’s Basketball, and sitting on her back porch watching the hummingbirds with her friends and family.
Visitation was held at Austin & Bell in Pleasant View, Tennessee on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 4-8PM and Friday March 3, 2023, from 10am until the service at 2pm. Burial followed at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church. Brother Corey Minter and Brother Tom Malone will be officiating. A burial followed at NHFWBC with a reception afterward for the family at the Fellowship Hall.
Randy Reeder, Brian Miller, and Geraldine’s nephews served as pallbearers. Geraldine’s Sunday school class served as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, Geraldine requested donations to be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203-9658 and New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 1285 New Hope Road, Joelton, Tennessee 37080 in her name.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Ann Flynn
Ann Flynn, age 80, of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home.
Her remains were cremated, and no services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Flynn was born on October 5, 1942, in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late Elihu & Georgian Bess Jenkins. She was a homemaker who was very passionate about her vegetable garden, and she was an amazing cook. She loved the beach, and you could always find her outside. Mrs. Flynn was a Christian and had a strong love for all her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Flynn; and siblings, Allene Napier Young, D.F. “Bub” Jenkins, and Gertrude Davidson.
Survivors include her son, David Allen Flynn; daughter, Sherri (Scott) Shambaugh; sisters, Connie Parrish “Sally” and Sue Mueller; grandchildren, Haley & Jackson Shambaugh; and many loving nieces & nephews.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Irene Everett
Irene Margaret (Graves) Everett, 89, passed away in Springfield, TN on February 27, 2023. Born in Rock County Minnesota on April 18, 1933, she was raised as a midwestern farm girl with her parents, two brothers, and four sisters. She was raised Catholic and remained a devout Catholic her entire life. Irene was educated in a one-room country schoolhouse and was proud of the quality of her education. She graduated from Jasper High School in 1951 and soon met the love of her life, Clair Everett, by sharing a ride with friends to the local dance in Hatfield. This was the beginning of a never-ending love and wonderful marriage. They married in Jasper, MN on June 27, 1953 and had four children: Dennis, Kenneth, Bruce and Carleen.
In 1964, Clair and Irene moved to California where they found new opportunities and adventures. Clair went first to find a job and later sent for Irene and their four children who traveled by train with only the worldly belongings they could pack into trunks. The couple’s meager beginnings flourished with hard work and careful budgeting. They enjoyed raising their family in Long Beach for their first 10 years and then purchased a home in 1974 and moved to a nearby city called Artesia. Irene lost Clair in 2001, but she remained in Artesia, where lived for 40 years, until moving to Cedar Hill, TN in 2014.
Clair and Irene’s first priority was always family first. Each summer, they spent their two-week vacation driving from California to their hometown of Jasper, Minnesota to visit their parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and extended family. They made sure to travel varied routes so the family could experience visiting different states and their unique landmarks. Irene and Clair loved to go camping and continued to travel the country visiting family and friends in their fifth wheel until Clair’s passing.
Irene was full of life, quick-witted, always up for a good joke and a laugh, had a thirst for knowledge and the news, and she was the family historian. She and Clair loved to dance and their swing routine was always in perfect unison. She loved to play cards and games and no matter your age, you had to earn “the win.” She was a natural teacher and spent lots of time working with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren teaching them how to write or quizzing them with flash cards to learn their multiplication tables, vocabulary words or historical facts. Irene was a creative soul. She was an eloquent writer, poet, and a beautiful painter. She loved to sew, crochet afghans and scarves, embroider, and tat. She also was a perfectionist. If she made a mistake, she was known to pull out all the yarn and start again. She loved her flowers and plants and never lost the farmer girl in her, as she grew the best tomatoes in Southern California. Those who knew Irene, knew her love for deer which was exemplified throughout her home adorned with her favorite animal. Irene loved to cook and made everything from scratch every night of the week as Clair wasn’t a go-out-to-dinner kind of guy. For years she baked her own bread each week: yeast rolls/buns, cinnamon rolls, and fried bread. She also kept-up the Norwegian and German family traditions of making oyster stew on Christmas Eve, along with lefse and fugens.
Irene was a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: Dennis (Pattie) Everett, Mt. Juliet, TN; Kenneth Everett/Becky Kujawa, Ashley, IL; Bruce (Jean) Everett, Cedar Hill, TN; and Carleen (Jamie) Herndon, Cedar Hill, TN. Her grandchildren: Robert (Paula) Everett, Bill (Tina) Everett, Danielle Everett/Cody West, Dana Everett, Selena Alcantar, Michael Everett, Kate Gurney, Bradley Everett, Brett Everett, Cassidy Haley/Carter Mullins, Heath (Melanie) Haley, Seth Haley, Olivia (Jeff) Haines, and Abner (Lindsey) Herndon. Her great-grandchildren: Breven Everett, Jordan Everett, Levi West, Claire West, Alex Alcantar, Jeremiah Winterswyck, Matthew Gribble, Kierra Everett, Vel Gurney, Ava Everett, Ava Haines, Nate Haines, Brisby Herndon, and Hazel Herndon. And, her great-great grandchildren: Evelyn Everett and Landon Everett.
She is preceded in death by: her loving husband of 48 years, Clair Everett; grandson, Brock Everett Haley; parents, Gearhart and Cora Graves; siblings, Ed Graves, Tom Graves, LaVon Chambers, Doris Draxten, Ruth Fjellanger, and Verna Baustian; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 509 Walnut St., Springfield. Visitation is Sunday, March 5 from 2-5 p.m. and Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rebecca Votral officiating. Interment followed at Bellwood Cemetery, 105 U.S. 41, Adams. Pallbearers were grandsons: Robert Everett, Bill Everett, Michael Everett, Bradley Everett, Heath Haley, and Abner Herndon.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Sharon Kay Hicks
Age 66 of White House went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home. She was born September 26, 1956 in Nashville, TN to George & Novie Long O’Saile. She worked in finance and billing for the State of Tennessee. She was a member of The Turning Point Church, where she faithfully served. She was a loving, giving and Godly lady who enjoyed cooking meals for her church and for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her grandchildren more than anything else.
She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son, Paul (Amanda) Hicks, Portland, TN; daughter, Kimberly (Stephen) Burton, Goodlettsville, TN; brother, George Michael O’Saile, Greenbrier, TN; sister, Sandra McGregor, Portland, TN; 4 grandchildren, Chelsey Burton, Austin Hicks, Hunter Hicks and Gavin Burton.
Funeral service was Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 12 noon in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Kurtis Burton, officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with Joey O’Saile, Jeremy O’Saile, Josh Marks, Josh McGregor, David LaDouceur and Jason Walker serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 4-8pm and Thursday, March 2, 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
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