Obituaries
Shirley Smith
Dec 26, 2023
Shirley Breeding Smith was born Shirley Elizabeth Breeding on December 7, 1942, to her loving mother and father, Ida Saylors Breeding and Willard Demps Breeding. She grew up on their family farm in Sparta, Tennessee with her five compassionate brothers: Joe, Demps, Charlie, David and Harold (Butch) Breeding and five fun-loving sisters: Wilene Steed, Catherine Fudge, Susie Turpin, Ann Crossnine and Judy Huckaby. She deeply cherished...
Mazharel Joneesh Rodriguez
Dec 24, 2023
Mazharel “Maz” Joneesh Rodriguez, was called by the lord to come home on December 24, 2023
Macha and Michael Rodriguez were blessed with the birth of Mazharel Joneesh Rodriguez, in San Diego California May 29, 1986. Mazharel was very gifted with various talents and extremely funny. She had the confidence to do a standup skit at the Comedy Store and...
Jan Dixon
Dec 24, 2023
Jan Johnston Dixon, 72, of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2023. Born on Dec. 9, 1951, to Robert Bruce Johnston and Alice Bailey Johnston in Paducah, KY, she left her small town with her handmade dresses and headed to the big city to attend Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, where she met her...
Michael Howard Jones
Dec 24, 2023
Michael Howard Jones, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Kingston Springs, TN. Born on April 15, 1946, in England, Mike lived a remarkable life filled with dedication, accomplishment, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret Jones; son, Christopher Marshall Jones.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of...
Robert (Bob) LaBrec
Dec 23, 2023
Robert (Bob) Edward LaBrec, age 81, of Oak Hill (Nashville), TN, peacefully departed this world on December 23rd, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on December 9, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN, to Alphonse Joseph and Eva Kleppe LaBrec, Bob's journey was marked by resilience and dedication. Bob's family moved to Florida in his teenage years, and it was there where he...
Stephen Smith
Dec 23, 2023
Stephen Paul Smith passed away December 23, 2023 at the age 62. Survived by his devoted mother Gwen Smith, brothers Tommy Smith, Michael (Cristy) Smith.
Visitation will be at St. Henry Catholic Church on Thursday January 11, 2024 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am.
Ambassador John C. Kornblum
Dec 21, 2023
Ambassador John C. Kornblum leaves behind a long record of service in the United States and Europe both as a diplomat and statesman. The son of Samuel and Ethelyn Kornblum, he was born in Detroit in 1943, and received a B.A. from Michigan State University in 1964. He married Helen Sen in 1987. The couple had two sons, Alexander...
Anna "Ann" Mai Hudgins Thompson Morgan
Dec 20, 2023
Anna Mai Hudgins Thompson Morgan, of Fairview, age 94, passed away on December 20th at The Gardens of Providence in Mt, Juliet, Tn. Anna Mai was born on October 24, 1929. She was predeceased by her husbands Gerald Thompson and Boot Morgan, parents, Lula and Marvin Hudgins, brothers Lester and Bobby Hudgins, sisters, Patsy Keith, Mildred Gillette, and Sue Creech....
Cathye Schafer
Dec 19, 2023
Cathye Schafer, age 70, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Lyles, Tennessee. Born on April 15, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, she touched the lives of many with her warm spirit and kind heart. Cathye's passing is certainly a loss felt deeply by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her daughter, Kellye Holt Whitmore, parents, Fred Cooper, and...
Bud Webb
Dec 19, 2023
Morris "Bud" Aaron Webb, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born on August 29, 1938, in Jemison, Alabama, Bud lived a remarkable life filled with passion, perseverance, and an unwavering love for his family.
Preceded in death by sister Carole Salter and brother Bobby Webb.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eddie Webb; children, Perry Aaron...
Jo Dorris Anderson
Dec 18, 2023
Jo Dorris Anderson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18. She was a cherished soul whose love for her Lord Jesus Christ touched the lives of many through the years.
As a youth, Jo Dorris Jones attended Waverly Place United Methodist Church, where her faith took root and flourished. It was during her time...
Joe Hendricks Fox
Dec 16, 2023
With a heavy heart, Austin Peay State University's athletics department announces that Hendricks Fox, an alumnus, veteran, and longtime philanthropist, passed away Saturday. He was born on May15,1929 on Lick Creek, Tennessee.
Hendricks Fox is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Elizabeth Fox; brother, Charlie Fox Jr.; sisters, Sarah Fox and Lois Davis. He is survived by his...
Warren Conner
Dec 14, 2023
Warren Conner of Fairview, Tennessee passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on November 15, 1952. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family, going fishing, antiquing, working on model cars, and watching westerns. He also had a passion for helping others whenever he could and riding motorcycles. He was of the...
Carolyn Myatt
Dec 13, 2023
Carolyn Myatt of Fairview, Tennessee passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born on April 1, 1949, to Willie Mae Ivey and Clarence Alfred Ivey.
Among the many responsibilities and joys of being a mother, she enjoyed spending time with her family the most.
Carolyn was of the Church of Christ denomination.
She...
Leshia Bess
Dec 12, 2023
Leshia Batson Bess of Bellevue, TN passed from this life on December 12, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born on February 2, 1955 to Peggy Jo and Jesse Dewey Batson of Nashville, TN.
Leshia graduated from Bellevue High School in 1973 and MTSU (Alpha Delta Pi) in 1977 before becoming a super teacher in the Metro...
Russell Edward Hicks
Dec 11, 2023
Russell Edward “Eldorado” Hicks, legendary steel guitarist and monument to his family and to music, passed away on December 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. He spent his final moments surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, who cherished him every last minute.
Russ was born on March 13, 1942 in Beckley, West Virginia to Goldie Mae and Lawton...
Barbara Long
Dec 9, 2023
Barbara Long passed away on December 9, 2023, in Dickson, TN. She was born on January 26, 1941, in Boston, MA.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, John Long, Sr., daughters, Laura Long, Deonna Long; parents, Earl and Annette Nezery.
Survivors include son, John Long, Jr.; grandchildren, Hannah Long, Luke Boren, Kelly Boren, Jace Glass, Emily Hardcastle; sisters, Carol...
Jennifer Rose Rutherford
Dec 9, 2023
Jennifer Rose Rutherford passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 63, in the loving arms of her husband and comfortability at home. Born on August 8, 1960, in St. Louis, MO. Jennifer’s life was filled with many friends, family, and much love which was evident with the visits, cards, and support as she fought the terrible brain...
Libby Shaw
Dec 7, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Shaw, beloved to her family and many friends, went home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1946, and led an extraordinary life that touched the hearts of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, June Ingram Elmore and Harry Austin Elmore of Knoxville, TN.
Libby is survived...
Thomas Graves Ritter
Dec 6, 2023
Thomas Graves Ritter went home to be with his heavenly family on December 6th, 2023. Tom was born April 10, 1966, to Margaret and Edward Ritter in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his father Ed Ritter, his sisters Amy and Linda Ritter, sister and husband Edie and Jim Sloan, brothers and wives Ed and Marlene Ritter and Jim and...
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