Obituaries: Week of August 2-15, 2026, In Loving Memory
ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
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Daniel Paul “Dan” Fecko
Mar 29, 1965 — Aug 5, 2026
Daniel Paul “Dan” Fecko, age 61, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on March 29, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to Laura Clark and Paul Fecko.
Dan dedicated his professional life to the real estate title industry, building a lifelong career as a Title Officer. His years of experience, dedication, and knowledge were an important part of his professional life.
Outside of work, Dan enjoyed the simple things that brought him happiness, especially a winning blackjack table and a winning Chicago Bears team. Those who knew Dan will remember the moments shared with him, his love for his family, and the memories created throughout his life.
Dan shared 37 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Wendy Fecko. Together, they built a life and family filled with many years of memories.
Dan is survived by his wife, Wendy Fecko, sons, Christopher (Mollie) Fecko and Ryan Fecko, mother, Laura Clark, father, Paul (Joanne) Fecko, sisters, Kimberly (Tim) Monasterio and Susan (Dan) McGuffin; as well as extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.
Dan’s life will be remembered through the family he loved, the friendships he made, and the many memories shared with those fortunate enough to know him. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
Frances Collins
Sep 24, 1932 — Aug 7, 2026
Frances Collins, age 93, of Dover, Tennessee, passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born September 24, 1932, in Johnson City, Tennessee to Foy and Viola Richardson.
Frances will be remembered for her warmth, strong will, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy and son Keith (Susan), grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends, and was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, Sr. and her son Steve, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home and Cremation Services in White House, TN, on August 22, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM, followed by the service at 11:00AM.
June Carolyn Johnson
Jun 12, 1936 — Aug 8, 2026
Goodlettsville, TN
June Carolyn (Sprouse) Johnson was born in Hendersonville, TN, on June 12, 1936, to the late Bertie Garrett Sprouse and Clyde Thomas Sprouse. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joe Richard Johnson; infant granddaughter, Hannah Grace Johnson; sisters, Joyce Simpkins and Sue Potts of Murfreesboro, and infant niece, Susan Potts. Survived by sons, Todd Richard (Beverly) and Scott Alan (Karen), and loving grandsons, Cooper and Bryce, and loving granddaughter, Tanner; sister, Anita Horton of Springfield, and brother, Tommy Sprouse of Hendersonville, and several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn graduated from Goodlettsville High School in 1955, where she served as co-captain of the basketball team. She later attended Draughon’s Business College and Nashville State Technical Institute.
Carolyn loved water skiing, boating, walking, hiking, camping, softball, and basketball, where she played for many years in both church leagues and senior women’s leagues. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Professionally, Carolyn worked as a secretary at United Shoe Machinery and later as an accounting clerk at Kroger’s Regional Accounting Office for 22 years.
Carolyn was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church.
Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, August 13th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted in the Chapel of Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, 127 N. Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Burial will follow at Beech Historic Cemetery, 3216 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075.
Thomas Joseph Gilligan, III
August 25, 1955 ~ August 9, 2026
70 Years Old
Thomas Joseph Gilligan III, 70, of Springfield, TN, died at his home where he had lived for 15 years on Sunday August 9, 2026. Born August 25, 1955 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, he was the eldest son of the late Thomas Joseph Jr and Virginia Gilligan. He is survived by his wife Penny Gilligan, his children Laurie Gilligan and her husband Peter in Colorado, Christine Noland and her husband Steve in Montana, his grandchildren Liana, Adrian, Samuel, Daniel, and Deborah; his siblings Kathleen Salangsang and husband Rick, Patty Burroughs and husband Steve, and Matt Gilligan and wife Linda; his five bonus children of Penny’s family – Jennifer, Shellie, Lily, Kevin Jr., and Hannah; and nine additional grandchildren.
Tom graduated from St John’s Preparatory school in 1973 and attended college at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He studied machinery, then worked as an engineer with patented inventions and as a skilled machinist. From his first marriage, he had two children who he loved dearly. Tom married his soulmate Penny Gilligan in 2004. They shared twenty-two years of marriage in Tennessee, and celebrated their 20th anniversary in Oahu. Tom was a joyful, deeply caring man who prioritized family, the land, and adventure alike. He doted on his children and grandchildren, and took many cross-country road trips to visit family where he explored their state’s rivers, lakes, mountains, rocks, music, and communities. Tom loved gathering with neighborhood friends for big bonfires, and spoiling his dogs with the best bites of food and a seat or lap at the kitchen table. He was enthusiastic about his many hobbies, big gardens, and fresh-caught or homegrown cooking; he collected treasures like rocks, stamps, coins, and antiques; and he cherished traditions like oystering with his brother and cooking Polish holiday meals. He had a huge mischievous smile that got everyone else laughing and finding the wacky in the everyday.
He was an exuberantly creative artist, with a signature style of strong black lines carrying wavy colorful landscapes that shared his playful vision of the land and sentimental appreciation of moments in time, and he created sculptures from simple mixed materials that were striking and unique. He was an avid gardener, growing large vegetables for county fair contests and richly-composted gardens with wildly abundant tomatoes. Tom was often by the water, spending many early adult years in his boat on the Atlantic catching lobster and striped bass while summer-commuting to a beloved off-the-grid Massachusetts island between work weeks, and later, fishing where he lived in Tennessee. In retirement he spent peaceful time at Lincoln Lake with his wife where he became an expert at catching catfish the size of sea-monsters.
Tom Gilligan always had a good story, a community of friends, and big love for family. He was grounded in his faith throughout life, raised Catholic and later gathering with his community for bible study. With late-discovered cancer, he departed before his life list of adventures was completed, but in his last summer he planted surprise zinnias for his wife, a testament to Tom’s legacy of fun, growing gardens, caring for loved ones, and appreciating all the moments. He will be deeply missed. There will be a visitation on Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a service at 4 p.m., at Robertson County Funeral Home, in Springfield, Tennessee. Another celebration of life will be held at a later date in Massachusetts, where Tom grew up and will be laid to rest.
Services have been entrusted to the Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Billie Glenn Curtis
September 26, 1941 ~ August 9, 2026
84 Years Old
Billie Glenn Curtis, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday August 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with James Coffer, Frank Hardaway, Kenneth Hardaway, Charlie Hudgens, Christopher Price, and Will Johnson serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Masonic Services will be conducted Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Glenn was born September 26, 1941, in Robertson County, to the late Walter Lee and Lillie Miles Raymer Curtis. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1959, was retired from the Robertson County Highway Department, was a member of Western Star Lodge, and was a longtime member of Flewellyn Baptist Church. Glenn loved working in his yard mowing the grass, growing tomatoes, and going to meet his friends to drink coffee. He loved his family and always enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Virginia Lee Murphey Curtis, and by his brothers: Miles Curtis and Wayne Curtis. Glenn is survived by his daughter: Lee Ann (James) Coffer of Springfield, by his grandchildren: Autumn (Charlie) Hudgens of Joelton and Christopher Price of Springfield, by his great grandchildren: Edward Glenn Hudgens and Salem Lee Grace Hudgens, and by his brother: James (Wanda) Curtis of Russellville, KY.
Services have been entrusted to the Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Jackie Cook Swann
October 24, 1936 ~ August 9, 2026
89 Years Old
Jackie Cook Swann passed away on August 9, 2026. Born on October 24,1936 to Paul and Bonnie (Cook) Swann, Jackie grew up on the family farm in Cross Plains, TN. He married Billie Gwynn Allen, Nov. 23, 1955, in Springfield, TN. They soon moved to Clarksville TN where Jackie began work with MetLife in 1961 and retired after more than thirty years of service to the company. He also served in the Army Reserve in Artillery for fourteen years.
Jackie was a lifelong football fanatic, umpiring for 50 years. He started officiating elementary student games, moving into high school officiating and then to the college level in the Ohio Valley Conference.
He was a lifelong, dedicated director of the Tennessee – Kentucky Threshermens Association, which holds the annual Threshermens Steam Engine Show in Adams, TN.
A sixty-five-year Mason of the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, and a Knights Templar of the York Rite, Jackie became a Shriner “Road Runner” for many years as he drove children and families from their home to Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals in Louisville or Cincinnati.
Jackie was a humble man who never met a stranger. He had a passion for helping others, and he helped so many, never giving up their names.
He loved his family fiercely, and they reciprocated in ardent love and dedication. Jackie Cook Swann is survived by wife, Billie Gwynn Swann; daughters, Penny Swann Olsen and spouse Don, grandchildren Ian and spouse Kellie, Katy and spouse Nathan, and Seth; Amy Swann Jones and spouse Thomas, grandchildren Bonnie and spouse Colin, Spencer and spouse Hannah, and Allen; Mary Allen Bumpus and spouse Charlie; grandchildren, Will and spouse Ashlyn, Nate and spouse Alexa; Ray Dean Stewart and spouse Jane, niece and nephews, Linsey and spouse Ramond, Mark and spouse Janlyn, and Gregg. Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life services will be conducted Saturday August 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Dr. Roger Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Clarksville or to the Shriner Children’s Hospital. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Thomas “Tommy” McPherson
September 6, 1929 ~ August 12, 2026
96 Years Old
George Thomas McPherson was born on September 6, 1929, in the front room of his grandparents’ house on a farm in Youngville, TN. His parents lived their faith, loved their family, worked diligently, and valued education.
Tommy learned leadership and responsibility as the oldest of four children on the family farm. He learned to appreciate and utilize available resources from scarcity. He realized early that mistakes were learning opportunities. Through tragedy and loss, and from blessings, he learned to depend on God.
After graduating high school, Tommy attended Cumberland University and Middle Tennessee College. He met Mary Jewell Bilbrey on the campus of Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN. They married on August 22, 1952. AS he was beginning a teaching career, he was drafted into the US Army, where he served at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. Upon being honorably discharged, with the encouragement of his army buddy, Raymond Cliburn, he moved his young family to Plant City, Florida and resumed his teaching career at Turkey Creek High School. He would soon become Dean of Boys at the school. He continued his education in the summers, receiving advanced degrees from George Peabody College for Teachers.
In 1965, the family moved to Springfield, near the family farm. He became Principal at Greenbrier High School. He later moved to the Robertson County Schools Central Office as a supervisor, Federal Title coordinator, and becoming the Director of Student Transportation. He retired from this position in 1996.
Tommy served his community on various boards and committees. He was active with the Springfield Kiwanis Club for many years. He was a faithful, active member of Barren Plains Baptist church. He was a choir member, Sunday school teacher, served on many committees, and as a deacon. For several years, he taught a Sunday school class at Morningside of Springfield. Tommy moved to Morningside in August of 2021.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren, traveling and camping, a good laugh, reading, a good conversation, time on a tractor, tending to the farm and talking to his cows. Tommy spent time encouraging others, was very kind and generous, was humble and was very quick to count his blessings. He taught the value of learning from mistakes, and the art and gift of forgiveness. First and foremost, he loved God.
Tommy entered his Heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 96, at Morningside of Springfield following family gathering, singing hymns and prayer.
In addition to his parents: William Cleo and Lulu Mabel Mason McPherson, by his wife: Mary Jewell Bilbrey McPherson, and by his siblings: Nancye Wilmoth Kelly and Jamie Cleo McPherson. Tommy is survived by his daughters: Malissa (Gary) Pitts of Mt. Juliet and Amanda Shaw of Greenbrier, by his grandchildren: Chris (Deidra) Pitts, Jennifer (Justin) Fible, Jessica (Jeff) Hammonds, and Erin (Chris) Hall, by his 10 great grandchildren, by his brother: David McPherson of Elkton, KY, and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 19th, at 12 noon at Hopewell Baptist Church with Bro. Adam Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery with Gary Pitts, Chris Pitts, Justin Fible, Micky Kelly, Steve Scates, Clyde Dean, Jeff Hammonds, and Matthew Hancock serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Barren Plains Baptist Church, Joe Shaw, and any former school bus drivers that worked with Mr. Tommy. The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home and on Wednesday August 19th from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Hopewell Baptist Church.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Barren Plains Baptist Church or to Hopewell Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
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Joseph Mark Matthews
July 19, 1957 – August 6, 2026
Joseph Mark Matthews, age 69, of Springfield, passed away, Thursday, August 6, 2026. Graveside services will be private and held at a later date.
Mr. Matthews was born July 19, 1957, in Nashville, to the late Billy and Becky Matthews. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Springfield High School. He was an employee of the City of Springfield for 47 years. Mark loved all animals, was a ham radio operator, played electric guitar, and used his green thumb to grow many trees and plants. He had a servants heart and a gentle spirit that he shared with the elderly, his family, and the animals he rescued. Mark loved to be at home and that is where he passed to his eternal home.
He is survived by his siblings, Lucy (Randy) Holt, Mike (Sherry) Matthews, and Sherrie (Neel) Smith; nieces and nephews, Amy Holt, Lesley Haun, Ashley Yoder, Blake Matthews, and Brant Smith; and great nieces and nephews, Evan Moncrief, Alex Mitchell, Britton Matthews, Everett Yoder, Garrett Smith and Taylor Smith.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Charles William LaVeck, Jr.
February 26, 1938 – July 31, 2026
Charles William LaVeck, Jr., age 88, of Hermitage, TN, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. A private family service was conducted on Monday, August 10, 2026 in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery, in Springfield, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Mr. LaVeck was born February 26, 1938, in Zanesville, OH, to the late Charles William LaVeck, Sr. and Marion Evans LaVeck. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked in the adhesive and chemical manufacturing industry most of his life, was a licensed Real Estate Agent, a Sunday School Teacher and Chairman of the Deacons at his church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. LaVeck was preceded in death by a son, Charles William LaVeck, III; and sisters, Mary Lou Cobb and Becky Reese.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha Ann LaVeck; son, Kirk (Rebecca Ann) LaVeck; 3 grandchildren, Jessica (Grant) Herndon, Kendra Perry and her fiancé Alex Shaffer and Nina LaVeck; and several great grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield was in charge of these arrangements.
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Evelyn Hicks
July 12, 1946 – July 25, 2026
Evelyn Marie Dowlen Dale Hicks, age 80, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 4th, at Good Springs Cemetery in Pleasant View with her family officiating.
Burial will follow with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Evelyn was born on July 12, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late John, Sr. & Rosa Koonce Dowlen. She retired after 20 years with Metro Nashville Police Department. She loved Elvis and working in her rose garden with her favorite flowers, yellow roses. She especially loved her grandchildren. She was of the Southern Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Evan Dale; and her brother, John Ernest Dowlen, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Deidre Dale (fiancé Donovan Harris); grandchildren, Frances Dale (fiancé Hunter Goodwin), Chandler Dale (Rachel), Derrick Dale, Christian Dale, Star Dale, Rachel Harris, and Belle Harris; sister, Margaret Storey; and nieces & nephews, Kenny Crowson, Chris Crowson, Rina Lieberman, and Shana Beroukas.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Evelyn’s memory to a local Metro Nashville Police Department or Metro Nashville Fire Department.
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Elsie Christine Sharpe
March 27, 1948 – August 1, 2026
Elsie Christine Sharpe, age 78 of White House passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home. She was born March 27, 1948 in Zion, Illinois to Charles Harry & Mary Lamb Christine Pyle York. She worked as a CPA for 31W Insulation and was a member of Portland Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She enjoyed looking for shells on the beach, bird watching, crocheting, doing cross stitch, lighthouses and she was good at numbers. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sandra Mulley and Sharon Beck. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ed Sharpe, White House, TN; son, William Edwin (Michelle) Sharpe, Jr., Mansfield, TX; daughters, Elaine (Stephen) Chamberlain and Karen (Chad) Carney both of Westmoreland, TN and Janet Pulley, Portland, TN; brother, Charles Henry York, Jr., Cottontown, TN; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
There is a memorial service scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4pm at Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church 100 Highland Circle Drive Portland, TN 37148 Click on the following link to join us for the service www.youtube.com/@HighlandAdventist
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Edwin J. Plush, Jr.
May 22, 1934 – August 14, 2026
Edwin J. Plush, Jr. age 92 of White House passed away Friday morning August 14, 2026 at his home. He was born May 22, 1934 in Ridgetop, TN to Edwin J. Plush, Sr. & Dorothy Elizabeth Fryer Plush. He worked as a truck driver and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed watching action movies, sitting on his deck listening to music, all kinds of trucks, tending to his cats and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Plush; brother, Merle Plush.
He is survived by his son, Johnny Plush; daughter, Kiki (Jamie) Boulanger, both of White House, TN; sister, Nina Carney, Whites Creek, TN; daughter-in-law, Nancy Rixie, White House, TN; granddaughter, Anna Plush. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Jon Briggs officiating.
Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers and with military honors. Visitation is planned for Monday, August 17, 2026 4-8PM and Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Friends and family are encouraged to wear casual attire with bright colors and floral patterns to the service and visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are encouraged to the Sumner County Humane Society.
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Frankie Shearon
December 6, 1975 – August 12, 2026
Carl Franklin “Frankie” Shearon, age 50, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock pm Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Randy Hester officiating.
Burial will follow in Mallory’s Cemetery with Killian Palmer, Bobby Hunter, Christopher Simmons, Thatcher Brinkley, Cody Finley, Barry Baker, Jesse Edmondson, and Chad Head serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Rediker, Randy Barnes, and Randy Dawson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00-8:00PM and Tuesday from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 1:00PM.
Frankie was born on December 6, 1975, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was previously employed with Cumberland Machine and currently employed with Madison Utility. He was a Christian and attended Mallory’s Church. Frankie loved boats, fishing, cooking, Christmas, and restoring his father’s classic car, a ’56 Chevy Bel-Air. He was a loving husband, father, son, and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dale Shearon; grandparents, Helen Barnes, Frank & Dorothy Shearon.
He is survived by his wife, Killie Shearon, son, Killian (Kelsey) Palmer; daughters, Bailey (Thatcher) Brinkley, Christianna Shearon, Brianna Shearon; mother, Louise Shearon; brother, Bobby (Brandi) Hunter; grandparents, Janie & Wayne Sanders and Carl & Joyce Barnes; grandchildren, Waylon, McKinley, and Hayden Palmer and Beckett, Baylor, and Birdie Ruth Brinkley and his “baby boy” Axel, aka “Bo Duke Shearon”.
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Jennifer Lynn Brownfield
December 27, 1963 – August 12, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Brownfield, age 62, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home. Ms. Brownfield’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will hold a Memorial Celebration of Life service at a later date.
Ms. Brownfield was born December 27, 1963 to the late James and Ann Muncy. She was a retail convenience store cashier for many years.
She is survived by her son, Houstin Parrish; sons from another mother, Juan De LaCuesta, Eli Tucker and Brian (Devan) Beaird; and a sister, Tina Muncy.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Carlotta “Connie” Higdon Haley
December 10, 1961 – August 10, 2026
Carlotta “Connie” Higdon Haley, age 64, of Adams, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Friday, August 14th, in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Dave Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Dunn Cemetery in Cedar Hill with Chris Stuard, Jason Stuard, Taylor Stuard, Skyler Stuard, Camaron Stuard and Kaleb Stuard serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pall bearers are Bryton Stuard, Will Elliott, Kahlil Stuard, Robert Elliott, Anthony Charpentier, Austin Charpentier and Lennie Minter.
The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Thursday, and again from 10am-1pm Friday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Haley was born December 10, 1961, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Bailey Brown Higdon and Betty Carolyn Burney Higdon. She worked for Electrolux in quality and engineering at their Springfield warehouse for many years, and was a member of the Guthrie Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her husband, William Anthony Haley and her brothers, Wally Higdon and Barry Higdon.
She is survived by her sons, Chris (Chanin) Stuard and Jason (Tiffany Moody) Stuard; 7 grandchildren, Taylor Stuard, Skyler (Brooke) Stuard, Camaron Stuard, Kaleb Stuard, Kayte Stuard, Izzie Stuard and Bryton Stuard; her sister, Cheryl (William) Elliott; and her life-long friend, Gail Leavell Turgeon.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Joyce Ann Bain
January 21, 1949 – August 10, 2026
Joyce Ann Bain, age 77 of Millersville passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home. She was born January 21, 1949 in Springfield, TN to James Carson & Mary Gertrude Estep Sanford.
She worked for Ingersol Rand for many years. Joyce enjoyed life and was the life of the party when she was around her friends. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Trammel; son, Josh Bain.
She is survived by her sister, Marilyn “Susie” Neal, Hendersonville, TN; 3 grandchildren, Kristen Hackney, Brandon Hedgecoth and Daniel Hackney. A graveside service and interment is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3pm in White House Memorial Gardens, with Andy Rippy officiating.
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Billy Hogan
November 27, 1936 – August 10, 2026
Billy Wayne Hogan, age 89, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 15th, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Pastor Blake Stiles officiating. Burial will follow in the Dowlen Cemetery on Woodson Farm with Mr. Hogan’s grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Gordon Beasley, Freddie Burcham, Nick Nichols, Larry Lewelling, Tracy Henderson, David Brooks, Steve Batson, Ena & Fred Selby, and past Goodlettsville High School teachers, students, and athletic players.
Visitation with the family will be at the funeral home 3:00-7:00PM Friday, August 14th, and again on Saturday beginning at 10:00AM until the hour of service at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Billy was born on November 27, 1936 in Ardmore, Alabama, the second of seven children, to the late Mape & Alene Hogan. He grew up on a farm on State Lane Road in Ardmore. These farming skills proved beneficial years later as an adult on Woodson Farm in Pleasant View, Tennessee. He graduated from Ardmore High School, and then attended Martin Methodist College for two years, and played basketball while there. While at Martin, he met the love of life, Betty Woodson, and they were married for 59 years until her death in 2020.
He continued his college at Middle Tennessee State University where he also played basketball for one year. He completed his college, earning his Bachelor of Science degree at Belmont University. Later, he earned his Master’s degree +30 at Tennessee State University.
Billy taught high school at his alma mater, Ardmore High School, for three years. He then taught at Goodlettsville High School and Middle School for the next 30 years, where he coached many teams in basketball, soccer, and track.
Billy & Betty completed construction of their home on Triangle Road in 1966, and raised their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren there. He loved the farm- he loved everything about it: the cows, the barns, the hay- and he spent his time, after retiring from school teaching in 1996, on the farm.
He had a green thumb and grew the most beautiful flowers all over his yard. He also grew a garden each year and loved to provided family & friends with most delicious tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, turnip greens, and more!
Billy was a member of Highland Chapel Baptist Church for over 50 years where he taught Sunday School, and served as a Deacon, and Church Treasurer. He was a man of strong faith and served his God well. He often shared the gospel of Christ with unbelievers that he met. He taught his Christian values to his children and grandchildren. He led by example because he lived what he taught.
Billy left a legacy of faith, strength, and love to be carried by his family into future generations. He lived life big- with a sense of humor that made everyone laugh. He loved his family, he loved the farm, and he will be missed by all.
In addition to his parents, and wife, Betty Woodson Hogan, Billy is preceded in death by his siblings Doris Ann Campbell, Jimmie Hogan, & Judy Stafford.
Survivors include son, Edwin Hogan (Marcia); daughters, Beth Stuart (Mike), and Ginny Runyan (Greg); brothers, Kenneth Hogan (Ruth), and Tony Hogan (Wanda); sister, Patsy Griffin; grandchildren, Landon Hogan (Lauren), Jackson Hogan (Ella), Josh Stuart (Rachel), Jesse Stuart (Ronie Lynn), Allison Hill (Justin), Heather Runyan, Grant Runyan (Trinity), and Kate Runyan; great-grandchildren, Woodson Hogan, Ella Kate Hogan, Sophie Stuart, Maddox Stuart, Jace Stuart, Peyton Stuart, Maverick Hill, and Adeline Hill.
Mr. Hogan’s family wishes to extend a special “Thank You” to Alive Hospice, Dr. Burne & the staff at Tennessee Oncology, and caregiver, Cindy Dungan.
If so desired, memorial contributions in Mr. Billy’s memory may be made to Highland Chapel Baptist Church, 7364 Highway 41A, Cedar Hill, TN 37032.
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Stephen Timothy Slater
April 22, 1952 – August 8, 2026
Stephen Timothy Slater, age 74, of Goodlettsville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN, and again on Monday, August 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Stephen was born in Ithaca, New York, on April 22, 1952, to the late Leland Earl and Dorothy Idessa Slater.
Steve loved his family very much and loved his stepchildren and step-grandchildren as his own. His family includes his wife, Linda Gail Slater; stepchildren, Joshua (Mandi) Phillips, John David “D.J.” Norman, Rhonda Norman, and Robert (Chelsey) Norman; and grandchildren, Chandler Barrow, Devin Phillips, Ali Carter, and Brianna (Chris) Vieten. He was always there when they needed him.
Steve and Gail shared 29 years together and had been married since 2003. Over the years, they enjoyed riding the Harley together and traveling to the mountains.
Steve owned and operated his own landscaping business for many years and built lasting relationships with his loyal, longtime customers. Many became like family to him, and that loyalty went both ways. He was always checking in on them and genuinely cared about the people in his life.
Steve loved being outdoors, especially fishing, boating, and hunting. He loved to laugh, cut up, and enjoy a good time with the people around him.
Steve will be remembered for his loyalty, his humor, and the way he cared for the people in his life. He will be deeply missed.
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John David “D.J.” Norman Jr.
July 19, 1977 – August 8, 2026
John David “D.J.” Norman, age 49, of Goodlettsville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Highway 41 S., Greenbrier, TN, with Dr. Donnie Bryant and Bro. Steve Carter officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 16, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and on Monday, August 17, from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tony Phillips, Scott “Scooter” Norman, Chris Simpson, Tyler Bragg, Will Uselton, David “Bubba” Hemontolor, Chris Burton, Jared Ambrose, Kevin Ryman, Casey Hightower, Lance Wright and Joey Ellis serving as pallbearers..
He was born in Nashville, TN, on July 19, 1977, to John David Norman, Sr. and Linda Gail Slater. He was preceded in death by his father and his aunt, Carol Uselton, with whom he shared a close bond.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Gail Slater; daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Schwabe; siblings, Josh (Mandi) Phillips, Rhonda Norman, and Robert (Chelsey) Norman; nephew, Chandler Barrow, who held a special place in his heart; friend who was more like a brother, Tony Phillips; and a number of extended family members.
He was a 1997 graduate of Greenbrier High School. D.J. loved his family, loved to cook, and loved sports, especially the Vols, Cubs, Titans, and racing. He had an impressive ability to remember the most random facts and never missed an opportunity to share what he knew. He also had a great sense of humor, much like his mom, and loved making people laugh. He often joked about being an aspiring comedian and usually thought he was pretty funny. He will be remembered for the laughter he brought, the stories he shared, and simply for being D.J.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family or to Austin & Bell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com. Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy. 41 S., is in charge of arrangements.
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Roy Gilbert Stark Jr.
June 1, 1956 – August 8, 2026
Roy Gilbert Stark, Jr., age 70, of Greenbrier, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday, August 12th in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Bob Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery with Joe Ellis, Larry Simmons, Wayne Moorefield, Barry Fulton, Chris Adcock and Ken Adams serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Tuesday and again from 12-2pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Stark was born June 1, 1956, in Springfield, to the late Roy Gilbert Stark, Sr. and Rachel Gregory Stark. He traveled the country, hauling steel as a commercial truck driver, most of his life.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Stark was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mike Stephens.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Allen Stark and Michael Stark; 3 grandchildren; brother, Kempf Stark; sister, Dawn Stephens; and a loving aunt, Jean Wilhelm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 or by visiting www.diabetes.org or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or by visiting www.cancer.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
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Pamela Webster Knecht
July 13, 1954 – August 7, 2026
Pamela Webster Knecht, age 72 went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 7, 2026 at The Residence of Alive Hospice. She was born July 13, 1954 in Knoxville, TN to William Ondes & Sarah Loraine Hatmaker Webster.
She worked in data processing for the State of Tennessee and was a member of First Baptist Church Goodlettsville. She loved listening to music and being surrounded by nature.
She loved her late husband, Tom so very much and just enjoyed life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Tom Knecht; sister, Ina Loraine Webster.
She is survived by her son Micah (Emily) Robinson, St. Louis, MO; 2 grandchildren, Victoria and Beckett.
There are no services or visitation planned.
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Lillian Leona Dorris
March 28, 1940 – August 7, 2026
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Lillian Leona Dorris, age 86 of Greenbrier passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Monday, August 10th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier with Bro.
Ivan Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery with David Dorris, Patrick Jones, Brian Richey, Roy Biggs, Gary Dorris and James Dorris serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held 4 pm until 7 pm on Sunday, August 9th and again 11 am until time of service on Monday, August 10th at the Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dorris was born March 28, 1940 in Rome, GA to the late William C. and Cloie Touchstone Stansell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Wesley Eugene Dorris, Sr; son, Dennis Dorris and granddaughter, Tiffany Breaux. She is survived by son, Wesley (Janis) Dorris, Jr; daughter, Sherri (Buddy) Grant, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was employed by the Tennessee State Department of Revenue and was a Baptist. She enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. She also enjoyed clogging and dancing when family would get together.
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