Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Mike  Schwartz died peacefully surrounded by the love of his life, Barbara and some of his dearest friends on September 29, 2021. Mike was born December 17, 1951 in Nashville Tennessee where he created a life that touched so many lives. His love of caring and helping others is  unmatched. His charity work for children and animals  lead him...

Sep 20, 2021

Mary Shepard, age 77, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born September 3, 1944, in Nashville, to James McLean and Lucille Drain. She attended school at UT Knoxville and received an Associates in Nursing from the University of Memphis. Mary was a neonatal nurse throughout her career and had a passion for...

Sep 19, 2021

Walter Francis Malone Jr, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away on September 19, 2021. A native of Fall River, MA, He was the son of Walter Malone Sr. and Anne Harrington. He was retired from the education industry.

Expressions of sympathy and shared memories will be cherished by the family.

Sep 17, 2021

Jessica Windrow, age 44 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on September 17, 2021.

Expressions of sympathy and shared memories will be cherished by the family.

Sep 15, 2021

John Charles Davis, age 69 of Gatlinburg, Tennessee passed away on September 15, 2021. A native of Logansport, Indiana he was the son of Robert Paul Davis and Genevieve Ocilleziemba. John served his community as an accountant for many years.

Expressions of sympathy and shared memories will be cherished by the family.

Sep 11, 2021

Ashley Ann Stewart, age 37 of Madison, TN passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021. A native of Madison, Tennessee she was preceded in death by her father Jeffrey Lynn Stewart Sr., her mother Pamela Nolan, grandparents Jo Ann and Harry Wheeler, Joel Nolan and Jane Stewart . Ashley is survived by her beautiful children:  Lexus Stewart, Jeremiah Andress,...

Sep 7, 2021

Lucille Vannozzi Hibbs, 80, passed away at her home in Old Hickory, TN., September 4th, 2021.  Lucille was a native of Trenton, NJ.  She was retired from Mercer County Special Services as a teacher’s aide.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Elsie Vannozzi, and her husband, Robert Brent Hibbs and great grandchild, Collin Gardner.  She...

Sep 5, 2021

Dorlean Hawkins Rowland, 57, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2021, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Ms. Rowland was born on December 1, 1963, to John Young Jr. and Gloria Young (Mattox) in Virginia. She was raised in Rickman, Tennessee, and played basketball for Rickman High School. She loved her family, animals, music, and sports. She was a huge...

Sep 3, 2021

On September 3rd 2021, and after a 4-year Courageous and Hard-fought battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer, at 42 years old, Rebecca peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, holding the hand of her husband, Michael D. Smith and surrounded by Zachary M. (Ayaka) Freedline, Hunter W. (Rachel) Freedline, and Jacob M. Freedline  her loving children. She also...

Aug 26, 2021

Elnona Eva (Morrison) Sharp, age 84, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee passed away peacefully August 26, 2021.  Nona and her identical twin, Velnona, were born in Wellsville, New York in 1937.  Nona and Vel attended Carnegie Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio to be medical assistants. Upon graduating they moved to Buffalo, New York. Nona married William F. Sharp January 24, 1959.  Together...

Aug 10, 2021

Brenda F. Powell Hyder, 73, of Camden, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, in Camden. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., at Chalk Level Baptist Church, located at 120 Shiloh Church Rd. in Camden with Gerald Prior officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend the service. Mrs. Hyder was born Oct. 12, 1944, in...

Jul 25, 2021

Tracy Lynn Jarman Kelly, 54, passed away July 25, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, devoted “grammy,” sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents Chester Jarman and Patsy Cook as well as her brother, Timothy Jarman. She is survived by her loving husband and lifelong friend, Patrick Kelly and brother Chester “Chet” Jarman. She...

Jul 11, 2021

Arnold Farrell Stone Jr. beloved husband of 58 years to Kathleen (Wheeler) Stone. Devoted father of Allan (Jamie) Stone and Lisa (Jeff) Hicks, Loving Grandfather of Brittany, Christopher, and Patrick Stone; Katie and Jackie Hicks. Brother of Craig (Clara) Stone; passed on Tuesday July 11th at 9:10 PM. Our father and beloved husband to Kathleen is now in the hands...

Jul 11, 2021

NASHVILLE, TN – Michael T. Holley, age 66, passed away Thursday, July 11 in Nashville, after a long illness and significant health challenges. He wanted it to be known that he is now Alive and in heaven. Holley, as he preferred to be called, was a lifelong Christian, a true humanitarian, devoted in service to others. He sought wherever possible...

Jun 28, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) Fleenor, age 81, beloved wife, precious mother, and devoted nana, departed her earthly home on June 28, 2021, succumbing to metastatic cancer. Her suffering was blessedly brief, but her reward will be eternal!

Dot was born in Church Hill, TN, to Joe and Naomi Davis.  She married Tommy Fleenor in 1956, and recently they celebrated...

Jun 3, 2021

Ray Wauters Smith, Jr, “Drifter” “Ray Jr” passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 with his family at his side. Drifter is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen, sons, Ronnie (Crystal), Chris, grandchildren, Morgan (Zach), Mason, Corey, and Mollie. As well as his brother, Dana (Sarah), niece Amanda, and nephew Matthew. Drifter lived a loving life...

Apr 15, 2021

Forrest “Skipper” Ezell passed from this life on April 15, 2021 at age 67. He is preceded in death by his father, Lester Ezell; mother, Betty Ezell Agee; brother, John Ezell; and niece, Destiny Raelynne Guffy. He is survived by his wife, Mona Evans Ezell; father-in-law, James “Pete” Evans; stepdaughter, Layla J. Dany; sisters, Lynne Ezell Beery and Mekesha Agee;...

Feb 28, 2021

Joanne Marie McGhee (nee Alvesteffer), age 85, of Hendersonville, Tennessee died peacefully in her apartment on February 28, 2021.She was born In Hart, Michigan on October 16, 1935 the oldest of nine children. Her parents were Lawrence and Agnes Alice Alvesteffer, dairy farmers in Oceana County. She grew up on the farm, attended Hart High School, and after graduating trained...

Feb 28, 2021

Maudie Maxine Howard Hayes, 78, of Lebanon, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born on June 27, 1942 in Sitka, Arkansas to Audie Mack Howard and Mattie Pearl Goings Howard. She graduated from Clover Bend High School and attended Henderson State University. She worked in the investment banking sector...

Feb 26, 2021

William Thomas Summers Jr. was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on May 30, 1952 and passed away on February 26, 2021 in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Doris Jean Summers of Murray, KY, three daughters; Sarah Summers of Viroqua, WI., Lori Cauthen and son-in-law Chris Cauthen of Queen Creek AZ, Stephanie Summers of WI. Eleven...