All Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Glass- Age 74 of Nashville, passed away July 29, 2021. Bill was a loving husband and father with a heart for providing for his family’s every need. He was also a proud veteran, having served in the United States Air Force and in active combat during the Vietnam War. His greatest priority was family, always seeking an opportunity to be together on holidays, vacations, ballgames or at the family pool.  An avid sports fan, Bill was a “founding...

Roger Coleman “Rod” Brown- Age 90, of Pegram, passed away July 27, 2021. Rod was a kind, generous and big-hearted man. He loved to tinker and could fix anything. He was extremely wise and mechanically minded; he loved working and sitting on his front porch swing. He was truly a one of a kind whose shoes can never be filled. Preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Brown; daughter Jennie Frances Brown Aguilar; son Greg Lampley; parents Philip L. Brown, Sr., and Sally Hutton Brown;...

John R. Thompson- Age 83, of Chapel Hill, passed away July 26, 2021. John was good man with a kind, gentle, and patient soul. He had a great sense of humor and was a master at practical jokes.  If you needed help, he was there to build it or fix it.  There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t do.  He loved teaching you while he worked.   Fishing and traveling were two of his favorite hobbies.  His top 3 destinations were Panama City Beach, Great Smoky...

R. Douglas Stuart passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021 with his wife and family by his side. He was born September 29,1927 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  At age 6, Doug and his younger sister moved to Selma, Alabama.  He was baptized at First Baptist Church on May 5, 1945.  Doug graduated from Albert G. Parish High School in 1946 and entered the United States Army Air Force.   After having spent some of his service in Germany, Doug was honorably discharged in...

Bill Carty, age 64, of Charlotte, TN went to be with his heavenly father on July 22, 2021. He was born February 9, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Carty. Bill is also preceded in death by mother and father-in-law George and Ann Graves, Brother-in-law’s George W. Graves III, and Jimmy Graves. Survived by loving wife of 35 years Sharon G. Carty, son Michael Steven (Aime) Carter, daughter Michelle (Josh) Hooper, grandsons Preston Carter, Tucker Carter, Reece Hooper, Blake Hooper,...

Ruby Lee Toombs age 81, passed away on July 22, 2021. She was born February 18, 1940, in Davidson County, Tennessee to the late Aaron and Mary Lizzie Pewitt. Ruby is also preceded in death by her husband Milton Toombs, brothers John Pewitt, James Pewitt, Vernon Pewitt, Eddie J. Pewitt, William H. Pewitt, sisters Mary Jones, Lucille Pewitt, and granddaughter Kayla Dawn Toombs. Survived by daughter Melissa Missildine, sons John Toombs, James (Josie) Toombs, Milton Toombs, Greg (Marty) Toombs,...

Ida Onzel Woodward, 90, went to join her Savior on July 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Fredrick Ralston “Woody” Woodward, and daughter, Linda Paulette (Andrews) Apple. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Florence, Alabama, but Castalian Springs, Tennessee was her beloved home of 52 years. She was warm and caring, and if you met her, you could not help but love her. She will be remembered as a devoted wife and...

Dorothy Burns, 90, passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, after an extended illness. Born in Old Hickory, Tennessee, Mrs. Burns spent most of her early years on her family’s farm in Williamson County. There she met the love of her life, Joe Burns, to whom she was married for 68 years. Mrs. Burns was very athletic, and, throughout her life, quite a competitor. She loved to play softball in her younger days, and was a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. She...

Condra Lynn Tatum passed away on July 16, 2021 at home. Condra was a patriot. She loved God and country. Condra loved her husband and family.  She enjoyed caring for others and of course, her dogs. Condra walked with a thankful heart for each day. Her smile and laugh could warm any space. Her dynamic personality was unmatched. She is survived by her beloved husband, Chris Tatum, Mother Barbara Fields, daughter Addison Culp, sons Davi and Alex Post, sister Kara (Chris) Prince,...