Obituaries
Guy Murphree
May 19, 2024
Guy Murphree, 60, of Nashville, TN, passed away at Alive Hospice on May 19, 2024, due to an unexpected brain bleed after he had to have emergency surgery for a cancerous tumor.
Guy was born in Roanoke, Alabama on November 28, 1963, to parents, Phillip A. Murphree and Joan Heard. His family eventually settled in Nashville, Tennessee where Guy went on...
Allen Charles Hargest
May 17, 2024
We would like to extend our gratitude to all the relatives, friends, and attendees who have come here to honor Allen Charles Hargest, a person we have come to love and cherish for many years. All of us have known him in a variety of roles. He has been an amazing husband, father, uncle, cousin, grandpa, and friend.
Upon finishing high...
Joyce Marie Hamilton
May 17, 2024
Joyce Marie Hamilton was born on October 3, 1955, to Emmitt Brannon and Sylvia Ragsdale in Columbia, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents listed above, stepfather Jack Sharpe, brother Michael Brannon and son Daniel Prentice Jr.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband Normon Hamilton; sister Debra (Lonnie) Stewart;...
James Sappington
May 16, 2024
James Norris Sappington Jr., age 71, of Kingston Springs passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee to the late James Norris Sappington Sr. and Muriel Renegar Sappington.
He was a graduate of Marshall County High School. He furthered his education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in...
Christopher Dwayne Lampley
May 16, 2024
Christopher Dwayne Lampley, known affectionately as Chris, was born on August 6, 1963, in Dickson, Tennessee. He went on to graduate from Hickman County High School. Christopher had a passion for fishing and spending quality time with friends.
On May 16, 2024, Christopher Dwayne Lampley passed from this world to his heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his father...
James Robert Edwards Sr.
May 15, 2024
James R. Edwards, age 74, of Pegram passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born to Lawrence James Edwards and Emma Louise Crook Edwards on July 23, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee.
James was known for his genuinely kind and creative spirit. With this, he wrote a book, songs, traveled frequently, but most often spent time with his family. During...
Wesley Thomas "Tommy" Jones
May 14, 2024
Wesley Thomas "Tommy" Jones, known fondly as Tommy to his family and friends, passed away on May 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love. Born in Nashville, TN on May 16, 1941, Tommy's journey through life was filled with moments of joy and a steadfast commitment to those he cherished.
Tommy is preceded in death by his...
Michael Williams
May 12, 2024
Michael Earl Williams, April 12, 1983 to May 12, 2024
AKA: Mike, Mikey, MicDub, Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Friend
Son of Linda Sue Ayers and Jeff Williams, Grandson of Molly and Earl Ayers and Evelyn and Harry M. Finch, Brother to Matthew (Tonya) Williams, Father to Rain and Kaya Williams, Uncle to Taylor, Josie, and Tucker Williams.
There will be a Celebration of...
Harold "Bob" R. Beaver
May 10, 2024
Harold R. “Bob” Beaver passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at the age of 88.
He is survived by his wife, Pat, 2 children Chris Beaver, of Nashville, and Laura Chase (Mrs. Rob Chase) of Lakeland, Florida, and a brother Jim Beaver of Ashland Oregon.
He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Spencer, Hal, and Addison Beaver, and William and Benjamin...
Annie Levene Faught
May 10, 2024
Annie L. Faught, born on November 18, 1938, passed away on May 10, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Donna Brock (Jim Brock) of Enoree, South Carolina, son Charles Faught of Dickson, Tennessee, and sister Doris William Stafford of Yantis, Texas. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory her thirteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren....
Helen Joyce Strickland
May 10, 2024
Helen Joyce Strickland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on May 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Her life, marked by dedication and love, leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
While Helen's physical presence may be gone, her spirit lives on through the love and memories...
Verna Brooks Akers
May 9, 2024
Verna “Vann” Brooks Akers was born November 10, 1927, in Granada, Mississippi and died May 9th, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fresco Gallaher and Bessie Jane Rinehart, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 husbands, James Lee Brooks (December 8th, 1998) and John Burton Akers (March 26th, 2010).
Vann is survived by her son Larry James Brooks and daughter...
Donna Smith
May 6, 2024
Donna Smith passed away on May 6, 2024 in Dickson, TN. She was born on November 1, 1957, in Okaloosa County, FL.
Donna is preceded in death by her father Garland Linel Smith; mother Betty Wade; son Jason Damaschun; siblings Darrell Smith, Lee-Ann Smith Mangrum and Dana Malone.
She is survived by her sons Lothar Damaschun, Matthew Damaschun, Tristan Tatum, Nathan...
Brenda Gail Hargrove
May 4, 2024
Brenda Bateman Hargrove
December 28, 1944 – May 4, 2024
Brenda Bateman Hargrove, born December 28, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Homer and Ruby Bateman, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2024, at her home in Fairview, Tennessee, surrounded by Family. She was 79. She grew up in Pegram, Tennessee.
She worked for State Farm in Nashville, Tennessee. She met her husband, George Hargrove, in Fairview, Tennessee and...
Cecil Leo Cox
May 1, 2024
In loving memory of Cecil Leo Cox, born on October 14, 1942, in Grandfield, Oklahoma, and departed from this world on May 1, 2024.
Cecil was a man of many talents and passions. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as hunting, fishing, woodworking, knife making, farming, and ranching. His hands were skilled in the art of...
Betty Shackelford Gross
May 1, 2024
Betty Shackelford Gross, 85, of Kingston Springs, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 1st, 2024.
Betty was born on July 16, 1938, in Andalusia, Alabama to Samuel E. and April M. (Wright) Shackelford. She was a graduate of New Brockton High School. In 1966, she married Francis (Frank) Gross in Alabama. As a young girl...
Carl Bibee
Apr 30, 2024
Carl Lee Bibee, age 83, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born in Adams, Tennessee to Willie F. Bibee and Lorine Bibee.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served our country for over two years with an honorable discharge in 1960. Carl loved his family and the Lord that provided...
Gail Page Goode Adcock Thurman
Apr 28, 2024
Gail Page Goode Adcock Thurman, known affectionately as Gail, passed away on April 28,2024. She was born on June 6, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Ruby Goode. Gail had a deep-rooted passion for caring for animals and was described as a compassionate individual. Her interests were as varied as they were heartfelt; she enjoyed reading, cherishing moments...
Linda Sue James
Apr 28, 2024
Linda Sue James, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville. She was born on March 15, 1938, in McMinnville, Tennessee to Jesse R. and Opal (Hobbs) James. She is survived by her brother, Glenn (Audrey) James and nephew, Adam (Julie) James.
Linda graduated from Grundy County High School, Erlanger Nursing School in Chattanooga, TN with an RN degree, and later received...
Ashley Bea Richardson
Apr 26, 2024
Bea Richardson
It is with great sorrow that the family of Bea Richardson, announce her passing. She passed away peacefully the morning of April 26, 2024. Bea was one of the most Loving and giving Mothers. Bea was 90, born in 1933. Preceded in death by her son Victor Richardson (2022) and grandson Shanon Richardson (2022). Survivors include her daughters Sandra Parris and...
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