In Loving Memory: Obituaries From September 9-17, 2019
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Joyce Batts
Billie “Joyce” Batts, age 82, of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, died Monday, September 16th, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 19th, at 1:00PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Dr. David Harrell officiating. Burial will follow at Stewart Family cemetery in Ashland City with Ricky Boyd, Robert Harris, Danny Young, Jason Dietsch, Eric Dietsch, and Danny Dietsch serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-8:00PM and again on Thursday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Mrs. Batts was born on December 17, 1936 in New Hope, Alabama to Vera Patterson Hayes and the late Robert Dewey Hayes. She was a homemaker and loved to square dance. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Wayne Hayes; and her son-in-law, Ricky Dietsch.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James Batts; daughters, Susan Dietsch and Madline Balthrop; brother, Robert (Denise) Hayes; grandchildren, Quenten (Brandy) Vanderford, Mandy (Seth) Vanderford, Jason, Eric, and Danny Dietsch; and six great-grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to any Hospice of one’s choice.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for James Steven “Steve” Dickson
James Steven “Steve” Dickson, age 66 of Greenbrier passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence.
The funeral service will be 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 18th at Calvary Baptist Church in Greenbrier with Rev. Donny Bryant and Rev. Gary Dillard officiating. The family will receive friends 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, September 17th at Austin & Bell Funeral Home and 10am until the hour of service at Calvary Baptist. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery.
Steve was born in Nashville, TN on January 30, 1953 to the late Walter James “Jiggs” and Sarah Watkins Dickson.
He was retired from Dupont and enjoyed restoring old cars, bicycles and motorcycles. He was a very talented man with many gifts such as playing his banjo, guitar and fiddle. He also had a love for Lionel trains which he collected.
His greatest love was for his wife of 47 years, Dora Ann Skinner Dickson. He is also survived by bother, Eric Wayne (Tonya) Dickson of Greenbrier and a Sister, Linda Kaye (Daryl) Huff of Greenbrier.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Skinner, Eric Dickson, Cliff Cochran, David Huff, Dustin Dickson and Daniel Huff.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN.
Obituary for William Thomas “Tom” Clinard Jr.
William Thomas “Tom” Clinard, Jr., age 78 of Springfield, TN passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, September 21st at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN with Brother Russ King officiating. The family will receive friends 9:00 am until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Tom was born in Springfield, TN on December 14, 1940 to the late William Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Lee Massey Clinard.
He was a Realtor in the Real Estate business. He enjoyed fishing, mowing his lawn, gardening and camping.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jessie Baldwin Clinard; son, John Baptist (Shelia) Varallo of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughter, Karen Varallo of Whites Creek, TN; grandchildren, Tiffanie Pilcher, Charity Prater; great-grandchildren, Keeleigh Pilcher, Anthony Pilcher, Brantley Pilcher, Gabriella Prater, Leah Prater, Jacob Prater and Hannah Prater.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Anthony Edwin Harvill
Anthony Edwin Harvill, age 83, of Millen, GA, and recently Duluth, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Hendersonville, TN with family by his side.
Anthony was a loving father and grandfather. He was an outstanding business man who was good to people and gave back to the community. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Nutone as Vice President.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Harvill; parents, Richard and Lamar Harvill; and sister, Rebecca Becton. He is survived by sons, Lance (Lisa) Harvill, and Kevin (Kay) Harvill; grandchildren, Madison, Ethan, and River Harvill; and sister, Martha Sue Wilson.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11am (ET) at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Millen, Georgia.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
Arrangements for James “Jimmy” Freeman
Viewing and visitation was held Saturday, September 14, 2019 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
The funeral followed at 1:00p.m. All at Greater South Baptist Church 2015 john L. Patterson St. Springfield, TN 37172.
Interment was at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
W.D. Crowder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
LAST WEEKS OBITUARIES
Obituary for Zachary Brown
Zachary Ray Brown, age 25, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 8th, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14th, at 1:00PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Pastor Danny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in EverRest of Cheatham cemetery with Jacob Brown, Adam Taylor, Jerry Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Keith Orange, Blake Judkins, Ron Brown, and Jimmy McNeil serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4-8:00PM and again on Saturday from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Zachary was born on August 25, 1994 in Nashville, Tennessee to Edwin Ray and Brenda Jane Brown. He was an employee at 48forty Solutions. He was a 2013 graduate of Sycamore High School and attended Cornerstone Church in Nashville.
He is preceded in death by grandfather, Thomas Brown; grandparents, Willie “Bill” Taylor and Helen Taylor Dickerson; and uncle Rodger Taylor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Jacob Brown; grandmother, Mary Brown; aunts, Joan Galloway, Terry Brown, Betty Jo Brown, and Becky Brown; uncles, Tommy, Larry (Christie) and Stacy (Holly) Brown, Jimmy (Teresa) Taylor and Jerry (Jennifer) Taylor; and cousins, Clarissa Kottler, Melissa and Jamie Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Brandy McNeil, Adam and Austin Taylor, Tommy Brown, David Brown, Sam and Chris Galloway, Terina LaRue, Ron Brown, Brenda Vaughn, Bridgett Carroll, Erica Daniels, Robert Lee Brown, Sheena and Heena Sharber, Austin and Abby Brown, and Anderson Brown.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433
Obituary for Jon Michael Edmonds
Born in Nashville, TN on October 21, 1982. Departed on September 1, 2019 and resided in Springfield, TN. Jon Michael Edmonds, age 36 of Springfield, passed away on September 1, 2019 at Centennial Medical Center.
He was born on October 21,1982 to Mike and Donna Edmonds at Nashville Memorial Hospital. He was a surprise gift from God to Mike and Donna and their children. Jon was the puzzle piece that connected their two blended families.
Jon was a graduate of Goodpasture Christian Schools Class of 2001, after graduation he attended Freed-Hardeman University then attended Volunteer State Community College.
Jon got his love for Christmas from his father and aunt, Betty. He started listening to Christmas music in August and would start decorating in October. Jon and his dad started a Christmas village that started with a couple of houses and has grown to include a working ice-skating rink, houses, trees, animals, people and so much more. He loved to share the joyfulness of Christmas and often helped a family in need make their Christmas wishes come true.
He was a member of Echo Hills Church of Christ where he was one of the song leaders. Jon had a strong faith and when he was diagnosed in 2016 with stomach and esophageal cancer, he told his family he was ok either way it turned out. He believed the Lord would take care of everything.
Jon worked for Walmart from the time he was 16 years old. He worked at several locations including Springfield, Hendersonville and Rivergate, acquiring friends all along the way. When Walmart on Dickerson Road was being built, Jon discovered that he enjoyed setting up the store. Along the way he assisted in the opening of a few additional locations. Jon remained at the Dickerson Road location from its beginning and Grand Opening in 2010. He enjoyed his work family and was glad when he felt well enough to be part of the team over the past three years.
Jon was described as a great listener that was devoted to his friends. His friends knew that if you had him as a friend you had a friend for life. He was a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. He was a kind and gentle soul. He enjoyed playing “Dead by Daylight” with Sean, Blake, Jim and Eric. However, his devotion to his family was one of a kind. Jon was a lot of help to his parents, from taking his mother to the mountains for just quality time for the two of them, to helping his dad with any task; including the massive Christmas Trees that adorned the living room each year. He was the best of the best help no matter what you needed. Jon was also described as a cutthroat Scrabble Player by his mother and she even accused him of memorizing all the “Q” words that didn’t have a “U.”
Jon will forever be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and dear friend to many.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jamey” Donald Coleman; aunt, Betty Edmonds, maternal grandparents, Donald and Elizabeth Coleman and paternal grandparents, Harvey and Gladys Edmonds.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Donna Edmonds; sisters, Angela (Steve) Hiland and Cindy Edmonds; nieces and nephews, Russ Osborne, Sophie Osborne, Elle Osborne, and Michael Phelps; and uncle, Donald Coleman.
A Life Celebration was held on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday, September 6th from 4-8pm then again on Saturday from 12pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
The family request memorial donation be made to the Echo Hills Church of Christ, 1106 Campbell Road Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Dianne Russell
Dianne Russell, 75, of Cedar Hill, passed from this life on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday September 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Billy Vogle officiating. Interment followed in Bellwood Cemetery in Adams with Jason Baggett, Cory Head, Brad Powell, Jason Traughber, Phillip Head, and Jamie Hernandez serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Dianne was born October 17, 1943 in Helena, AL to the late William W. and Fleda Lambert Russell. She was the co-owner of Lawson Backhoe Service and was of the Baptist faith. Dianne loved vegetable and flower gardening, being outside, and working in her backhoe business. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: William and Norton Russell. Dianne is survived by Jack Baggett of Cedar Hill, and by her sisters: Etoile Moss of Huntsville, AL, Gail Koenig of Prattville, AL, and Carol Carney of Adams.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for William L Harrison Jr.
December 09, 1954 – September 02, 2019
Home-going For William L. Harrison Jr. was held Friday September 6,2019.
Visitation was held from 10 Am -12 Pm at Bethel Apostolic Temple 801 M. S. Couts Blvd. Funeral follow at 12 P.m. Family Visitation was held at 11 A.m.
Please Keep The Harrison Family In Your Prayers.
Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home in Springfield, Tn
Obituary for Bobby Joe Jones Sr.
Bobby Joe Jones, Sr. age 83 of Cedar Hill passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.
There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, September 11th at 10am at the Bellwood Cemetery in Adams with Bro. Bill Pfeffer officiating. The family will receive friends 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Joshua Burnette, Michael Lemmons, Mike Sharpe, Alex Rodriguez, Jim Dowlen and Jarett McQuiston. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicolas Saldierna and Joshua Cathey, Jr.
Mr. Jones was born in Springfield, TN on April 3, 1936 to the late James M. and Lois Wilson Jones. He was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Sheila Gail Jones; brother, Johnny Ray Jones, Sr; sons, Bobby Joe “Joey” Jones, Jr and James E. “Jamie” Jones.
He served in the US Air Force, was of the Baptist faith and a carpenter.
He is survived by son, Richard Wayne (Susan) Martin of Cedar Hill; daughters, Donna (Bill) Pfeffer of FL, Dianna Jones of Springfield, Angela Lemmons-Ortega of Cedar Hill; brothers, J.W. (Betty) Jones of Springfield, Carl Jones of Springfield, Wayne Jones of Springfield; sisters, Lois D. Plesiewicz of Michigan, Judy (Jim) Dowlen of Joelton, Wanda Fay Jones of Springfield; grandchildren, Kandie Saldierna, Samantha McQuiston, Michael Lemmons, Jessica Cathy-Burnette and 9 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Austin & Bell Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Mary Beth Kirk
Mary Beth Dean Kirk, age 54, of Pulaski and formerly of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Southern TN Regional Healthcare Center.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 1pm at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Columbia, TN with Father George as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Maury County Memorial Gardens in Columbia with Tchez Major, Jeremy Brown, Jason Brown, Mike Parker and Brad Beard serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the Catholic Church in Columbia on Tuesday from 11am until the hour of service at 1pm.
Mrs. Kirk was born April 21, 1965 in Springfield to Mr. David Dean and the late Mrs. Nancy Walker Dean. She was a Resource Support Specialist for the State of TN Health Services Department and was a communicant of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. She was an avid reader, she loved cats, loved shopping and was a collector of music.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Kirk is preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Holmes. She is survived by her husband, Dean Kirk; father, David Dean of Murfreesboro; and brother, Chris (Angie) Dean of Murfreesboro.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Rev. William Reding, Jr.
Reverend William Lowe Reding, Jr., age 72, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11am at the Ruth Ensor United Methodist Church in Old Hickory.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9am until the hour of service at 11am.
Reverend Reding was born January 24, 1947 in Clarksville to the late William L. and Frances Garrott Reding, Sr. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University receiving his Bachelor Degree and received a Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University. He was a Minister for the United Methodist Church for many years until retirement.
Reverend Reding is survived by his wife, Wanda Reed Reding; sons, Reed Reding and Jim (Melissa) Reding; brothers, Robert Michael (Elizabeth) Reding and Foster Reding; and sister, Lucia Haskins.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Bridgeway Connection or the Ruth Ensor United Methodist Church in Old Hickory. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Ruby Allgood
Ruby Boisseau Allgood, age 90, of Hermitage and formerly of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at McKendree Village.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Ricky Formosa, Chris Allgood, Joshua Formosa and Samuel Allgood serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 11am.
Mrs. Allgood was born October 13, 1928 in Springfield to the late Claude and Laura Barrow Boisseau. She was a Nutritionist at Springfield High School for many years and was a member of the Barren Plains Baptist Church where she was a devoted member of the choir. Mrs. Allgood loved to sing, loved people, loved growing things and loved the Lord. Her family recalls her “green thumb” with flowers and that she was the world’s best cook.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Allgood is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Carney” Allgood, her sister, Mary Ruth Boisseau Wilson, brother, Claude Edward Boisseau, her grandson, Darin Keith Allgood, her niece, Nancy Wilson Smith, and her nephew, John Edward Wilson.
Mrs. Allgood is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Sharon) Allgood of Clarksville and Timothy (Dawn) Allgood of Springfield; daughter, Kim (Troy) Formosa of Old Hickory; grandchildren, Brian Cantrell, Chris (Rena) Allgood, Sharon (Paul) Allgood, Joshua Formosa, Jordan Formosa and Samuel Allgood; 10 great-grandchildren; and ex-daughter-in-law, Judy (Jim) Evans Hale.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Lisa Renee Brown
Lisa Renee Brown, age 50 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Lisa was a very loving daughter who looked after her mother. She was a true animal lover of all kinds. She was very active and enjoyed staying busy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Brown and her brother, Randall Brown. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Brown; niece, Maria Wilkins; nephew, Christopher Brown; great-nephew, Ayden Lettis; aunts, Karen Esslinger, Kathy Lynn and Sherry Ponder; half-brother, Josh Brown; and her sister-in-law, Sylvia Brown.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
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