In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week September 12, 2021
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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Sept. 6-12, 2021
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Thomas Moore Williams
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday September 15th at 11:00 a.m. in the Williams Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Keith Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Bryant Hallman, Kenneth Spivey, Carter Spivey, Joe Williams, Jr., Jim Sanders, and Corey Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be J.T. Honeycutt and J.L. Pearson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the graveside service.
Mr. Williams was born January 1, 1936, in Robertson County to the late X.R. and Birdie Honeycutt Williams. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Williams was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and former chairman of the deacons. He loved fishing, hunting, and football, especially the Tennessee Vols and Tennessee Titans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Susie Pearson Williams, who died in May of 2021, by his son: Terry Williams, and by several siblings.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Williams Chapel Baptist Church
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Kennith Wayne Jackson
Funeral services were conducted Sunday September 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Chris White, Dewayne Bayliss, Shane Clayborn, Charles Webster, Jackie Webster, and Ernest Bryant Webster. The family received friends on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Kennith was born February 5, 1959, in Springfield. He was a truck driver and a member of the Baptist faith. Kennith was a jack of all trades and could do anything he wanted. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family and his cats. He was preceded in death by his son: Ernest Wayne Jackson.
Kennith is survived by his wife: Karen Sue Shinavar Jackson of Cedar Hill, by his son: Jason Jackson and wife Alicia of Cedar Hill,
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Arrangements for Ronald Lee Beard
Funeral: for immediate family only Saturday, September 11, 2021 3:00pm at W.D. Crowder Funeral Home 1800 John L Patterson St. Springfield, TN 37172.
Service was live-streamed on W.D. Crowder Funeral Home Facebook page.
Full obituary to be published soon
Keep the Beard family in your prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home
Obituary for Rhonda Joan “Sally” Savley
Her remains were cremated and no service is planned at this time.
Rhonda was born March 22, 1958 in Nashville, TN to the late Harold Lloyd and Evelyn Francis Cantrell. She was a medical coder for the Insurance Industry. She loved the outdoors doing things such as fishing, camping, and swimming. She was a very good cook, enjoyed reading, and also visiting casinos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenny Cantrell, Jamie Cantrell, and Buster Cantrell.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Jackie B. Sneed
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Lance Wamble officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cross Plains with Justin Johnson, Adam Schreiber, Tyler Sneed, Conner Sneed, Jeremiah Johnson, Tommy Logsdon, Josh Groves, and Brent Dorris serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home Friday from 4 until 8 PM and Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service.
Mrs. Jackie was born January 26, 1941 in Springfield to the late David McCoy and Alma Armstrong Benton. She was a homemaker and also ran a mail route for 35 years. She was a member of Orlinda Baptist Church and loved to take care of people and was a regular visitor to the nursing homes. She loved all her family, giving special attention to the grandchildren, and entertaining, having big meals in her home. She was well known for being an excellent cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bobby Dean Sneed, who died in November of 2020, her half-sister, Evelyn Pitt, and her son-in-law, Bill Johnson.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to Orlinda Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Arrangements for James E. Jones
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Service was live-streamed on W.D. Crowder Funeral Home Facebook page.
Full obituary to be published soon
Keep the Jones family in your prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home
Obituary for Emily Virginia Houk Rodefer
Funeral services were conducted Saturday September 11th at 1:00 p.m. at South Haven Baptist Church with Dr. Frank Gagliano officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Anthony Rodefer, Kevin Houk, Paul Rodefer, Kelly Houk, Jess Ehler, Brandon Houk, and Joshua Houk serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at South Haven Baptist Church.
Emily was born December 28, 1996, in Dayton, OH. She was a preschool teacher at South Haven School and was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Emily was always a person that could make others smile. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she always looked forward to family time. The loves of Emily’s life were her husband Anthony, whom she married in 2018, and her daughter Isabelle who brought joy to her heart and a smile to her face every hour of each day. Emily was so looking forward to the birth of her and Anthony’s second child, their son, Alexander Paul Rodefer. She was 14 weeks into her pregnancy when Alexander was delivered stillborn on Monday September 6, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Emily was preceded in death by her son: Alexander Paul Rodefer, by her twin sister: Andrea Houk, and by her grandmother: Vera Webber.
Emily is survived by her husband: Anthony “A.J.” Rodefer of Springfield, by her two year old daughter: Isabelle Marie Rodefer of Springfield, by her father: Kevin (Amy) Houk of Troy, OH, by her mother: Mary Polidore Houk of Englewood, OH, by her brothers: Brandon and Joshua Houk both of Fairborn, OH, by her sisters:
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made payable to Anthony Rodefer for the Isabelle Rodefer Education Fund. All donations may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Donavan Lee Clinard
Funeral services were held at 11 am on Friday September 10, 2021 in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield with his brother, Justin Toro officiating, Burial followed in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville, TN with Gerald “Jerry” Clinard, Justin Toro, Kaleb Grizzard, Wyatt Neal, and Kameron Grizzard serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9 am until 11 am.
Donavan was born December 12, 2000 in Hendersonville, TN to Trisha Gray and Gerald Clinard. He was a dedicated worker in the construction business. Donavan loved racing, baseball, and basketball.
The family request, if so desired, memorial contributions be made payable to Robertson County Funeral Home for the Donavan Lee Clinard Monument Fund.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Nathan Semans
His remains will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Nathan was born on December 10, 1980 in Madison, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended Gateway Assembly of God in Ashland City.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Perry.
He is survived by his daughter, Maddy Semans; father, Allen (Susan) Semans; mother, Maryann (Scott) Terranova; brother,
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), P.O. Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Ronnie E Matthews Sr.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Clyde & Ada Matthews; brother, James W. Matthews. Ronnie was born and raised in Nashville. He moved to White House, TN in 1984. Ronnie had a diehard work ethic until his death. He started driving a truck at the young age of 15, with his brother James. He drove a truck his entire life, and he worked for Maxim Crane Service as a long haul crane deliverer. At his passing, Ronnie was a security guard at the Highland Rim racetrack for many years. He was a dedicated baseball coach for his son and both of his grandsons. He was a role model and teacher to many. Ronnie became a Master Mason in 2008, serving as a Tiler, Steward, Head of the Fundraising Committee, and Santa’s very own clown. Ronnie was a lot of things to many but he was mostly a loving husband, father and pawpaw. He was dedicated to being the Hero of his family. Any one that knew him knew he was always “The Life of the Party!”
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for John Thomas Rigsby
He continued to drive a school bus and had said to his family “I might be the only smile some of those children ever see”. He truly loved the children and they loved him. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and gathering with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was a member of Sumner County Upper Cumberland Presbyterian Church and he loved the Lord with all his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Aubrey Rigsby; brother-in-law, Mel Hartley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan Rigsby, White House, TN; daughters, Karen (Robert) Salter, Chattanooga, TN, Rebecca (David) Sower, Decatur, AL and Carol (Paul) Branlund, White House, TN; brothers, Wesley (Cheryl) Rigsby, Pleasant Shade, TN and Carl (JoAnn) Rigsby, Watertown, TN; sisters, Joyce Hartley, White House, TN and Carolyn (Warren) MacWilliams, White House, TN; 8 grandchildren, Michele, Rachel, Madeline, Erin, Luke, Grace, Lila and Ben; 9 great-grandchildren, Silas, Reuben, Freya, Eleanor, Ames, Virgil, Ruby, Indiana and Pierre.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Sean Sullivan
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 13th, with Bro. Paul Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bryan Martin, Kevin Martin, Chris Clark, Jordan Martin, Greg Moulton, Jeffrey Steele, and Billy Sullivan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Roger Price, Junior Baggett, and Kodee Winters.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 12th from 2:00PM until 6:00PM and again on Monday from 11:00AM until the hour of service at 12:00PM.
Sean was born on August 1st, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee to Pat and Peggy Timbs Sullivan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family & adored his wife and children.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William & Shirley Sullivan; and father-in-law, Frankie Moulton.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Jeanette Grant
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens with Ryan Thomas, Ronald Boisseau, Chad Eden, Landen Eden, Allen Moncrief and Nolan Hale serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Huxoll and Khole Ryan Wood.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service at 3pm.
Mrs. Grant was born June 7, 1938 to the late Richard Jerry and Foncie Mae Lane Rippy. She was a home maker and member of the New Life General Baptist Church. She was a great mother and grandmother who loved her family very much.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Grant is preceded in death by her husband, Buney Hawkins Grant, her son, Richard Lynn Grant, her grandson, Daniel Ryan Whitaker, and 15 of her siblings.
Mrs. Grant is survived by her son, Odell (Agel) Grant of Springfield; daughters, Marcia (Jimmy) Jackson of Cedar Hill and Wanda (Daniel) Robertson of Russellville; sister, Regina Bush of
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Margaret Elizabeth Redferrin
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Mink; two sisters, Alice Cash and Ruby Sims. She is survived by her loving husband of 57-1/2 years, Woodard Redferrin, White House, TN; sons, Woody (Pamala) Redferrin, Hendersonville, TN and Mark (April) Redferrin, White House, TN; daughter, Lynn (Charlie) Holt, Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Linda (Ralph) Seabolt, Cross Plains, TN; 5 grandchildren, Abbey Redferrin, Hannah Collins, Allie Collins, Dillon Holt and Austin Holt; 1 great-grandchild, Oliver Holt.
Funeral service was held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Gary Mink officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Randy Seabolt, Ricky Seabolt, Chris Seabolt, Willie Whitson, Shaun Mink and Joel Pearson serving as
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Paul Sumner Garrett
Mr. Garrett is survived by his two Sons Paul T. Garrett (Ocala, Florida) and Barry L. (Janet) Garrett (White House); Grandsons Joshua L. Garrett and Jason K. (Kelsie) Garrett, both of Springfield, Tennessee; Brothers Clifton and Willard Garrett (both of White House) and Sister Sue Ann Garrett Williams (Hendersonville, Tennessee).
Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann Albert Garrett; his parents Robert Elmer and Claudia Almedee (Allie) Hardaway Garrett; Brothers James (J.D.), Porter, Homer, Floyd, Clyde, Roger, and Ray Garrett; and Sister Ruth Garrett Bolton.
Mr. Garrett was born on March 29, 1929, on a family farm on Shell Road, in the New Hope community of Hendersonville. He attended New Hope School and Hendersonville High School, graduating in the Class of 1947.
In October of 1947, he went to work for the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis (N.C.&St.L.) Railroad in the Car Shops in Nashville. He spent the rest of his public working life at N.C.&St.L and at its successor railroads, L&N and CSX, in Nashville, rising to shop and wrecker foreman positions.
On February 28, 1948, he married Shirley Ann Albert, whom he had first met when he was seven. During their seventy-two years and ten days of marriage, they raised two sons and two grandsons. They loved traveling, going as far as Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and Central and South America. He went to all fifty states but never lived more than fifteen miles from where he was born.
Mr. Garrett was a skilled craftsman at all the building trades, building his home and all of the other buildings on his farm. He loved his greenhouse and working the vegetable garden with his grandsons. Paul and Shirley loved western square dancing and were long-time members of the Springfield Squares dance club. Growing up the sixth of twelve children, he was a loving “Grand Pa” to his grandsons and his many nieces and nephews of several generations.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Brenda Ann McNeese
She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Gary McNeese; daughter, Teri L. Groezinger; 5 brothers, James, William, Elmer, Charles and Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Mitzi Darlene (Donald) Young, Antioch,
A Graveside service and interment are scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11am in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with family and friends serving as pallbearers and with Bro. Ben Butero officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Roy Proctor
His remains were cremated and there are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Proctor was born on September 22, 1961 in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Roy & Dorothy Groves Proctor. He was self-employed and was a jack of all trades. He loved
In addition to his parents Mr. Proctor is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Proctor.
Mr. Proctor is survived by 5 brothers and sisters.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
(Updated) LAST WEEKS OBITUARIES
Obituary for Rebecca Ann Brooks
Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, September 17th, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield. The family will receive friends 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, September 16th and 12pm to 2pm on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
She was born in Springfield, TN on December 28, 1941 to the late Ranel Elvis ad Daisy Blonde Moon Farmer. She was also preceded in death by grandchildren, Renee Sanders, Chris Meadows and sister, Sarah Elaine Farmer Knight.
She was a 1959 graduate of Springfield High School and worked in Employment Security for the State of Tennessee. She loved her family very much and enjoyed card games, traveling and her friends.
She is survived by children, Jeff (Becky) Goostree of Nashville, Ginger (Kenny) Lewis of Christiana, TN; brothers, Jerry (Diana)
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Helen Marjorie Mayes
Funeral Service was held at 11an Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier with Bro. Jack Martin officiating. The family received friends 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, September 8th and 9am until hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
She is survived by son, Walter Scott of Adams, TN; daughter, Lisa (Ricky) Hand of Lake City, FL; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Joseph Mitchell Kupiszewski
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at a later
Memorial contribution may be made to the Polish Falcons at 1016 Greentree Rd. Suite 201, Pittsburg, PA. 15220-3125.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Kenneth Douglas Curtis
At his request, his remains were cremated, and his family will hold a Memorial Service at a future date.
Mr. Curtis was born March 7, 1954, in Westmoreland to the late Douglas and Juanita Howell Curtis. He was retired from Ford Glass, he attended Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church in Greenbrier, and was a member of the Ham Radio Club.
Mr. Curtis was a Civil War reenactor, a Sky Diving instructor with right at 1000 jumps himself. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid supporter of the Wounded Warriors and Tunnel to Towers organizations. He is survived by his wife: Diana Pyland Curtis of Greenbrier, by his daughter: Victoria Lynne Sloan of Greenbrier, by his brother: Mike (Mimi) Curtis of Mississippi, by his brother-in-
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Curtis’s memory to either Wounded Warriors or Tunnel to Towers.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for James Robert Spaunhorst
Memorial services were conducted Saturday September 11th at 1:00 p.m. at Lord’s Friendly Mission 915 B. Old Hickory Blvd. Madison, TN 37115. The family received friends from 12 noon until service time on Saturday September 11th at the Lord’s Friendly Mission.
Mr. Spaunhorst was born September 10, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Robert and Von James Spaunhorst. He was a retired Warranty Inspector of Groom’s Engines and was of the Church of Christ faith. He was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks football fan, enjoyed playing golf, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
If so desired, flowers may be delivered to the church starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 11th.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for William Deland Elliott
Funeral services were conducted Saturday September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Duff officiating. Interment followed in the Lee Cemetery with R.J. Douglas, Dalton Elliott, Deven Elliott, Daniel Elliott, Brandon Rice, and Todd Elliott serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Rodger Elliott, Mike Elliott, Jennifer Brooke Rice, and Rachael Niven. The family received friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Elliott was born July 29, 1946, in Springfield to the late William Odell and Rosetta Bugg Elliott. He was a retired woodworker and furniture builder, having owned and operated Elliott and W.D. Furniture. He was a member of Battle Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Elliott loved watching sports, especially the Tennessee Titans, the Tennessee Vol’s, NASCAR, and golf, watching Mountain Man and westerns on TV, listening to his grandson sing, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: William Jerome and Maggie Lee Elliott, Rufus and Lula Bugg, by his siblings: Ray Dean Elliott and Brenda King, by his son-in-law: Ken Wix, and by his brother-in-law: Chuck McBride.
Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Evelyn Denson Elliott of Cedar Hill, his sons and daughter-in-law: Anthony Deland Elliott of Cedar Hill, Jerry Scott and April Elliott of Springfield, by his daughters and son-in-law: Marica Kay and Craig Rice of Springfield, Shelia Renee Wix of White House, by his brothers and
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made payable to Marica Rice for the Deland Elliott memorial fund or to the American Heart Association.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Obituary for Dominick John Stewart
Memorial services were held Friday, September 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM. The family received friends on Friday from 1 PM until the hour of service.
Dominick was born January 18, 1978 in Miami, FL to the late Debrah Bridger Stewart. He was an artist, a father, friend, and partner. He was selfless and kind.
He is survived by his self-built family, Marjorie Spencer of Greenbrier, Catherine Stewart of Cedar Hill, Leeann Holder of
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Arrangements for Blondell Moore
Interment: Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Full Obituary to be published soon
Keep the Moore family in your prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home
Obituary for James Lewis “Jimmy” Ayres
A Celebration of Life service was conducted at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Visitation with the family was on Thursday from 6:00pm until the hour of service at 7:00pm.
Jimmy was born on June 1, 1953 in Russellville, Kentucky to the late James Wallace and Betty Margaret Holman Ayres. He worked for
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Blanche Bracey
Funeral services were conducted at Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Pleasant View on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at 11:00AM with Bro. Randy Riggs and Bro. Mike Hollis officiating. Burial followed in Good Springs Cemetery with Justin Bracey, Daniel Hogue, Josh Hogue, and Weston Bracey serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Tuesday, September 7th from 4-7PM and again on Wednesday at the church from 9:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM.
Mrs. Bracey was born on March 22, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late J.B. & Vera Mae Dryden Parsons. She was retired after 30 years with the Department of Transportation. She was very active at Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church, where she served in the women’s auxiliary, teaching Sunday school, and was a youth leader. Blanche was one of the oldest members of Good Springs Church with over 80 years. She was an avid collector of porcelain dolls and loved to go riding with her husband, Jimmy in their shiny red convertible.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Karene Newman; brother, Rev. Julian “Jack” Parsons; sisters, Alice Eugenia Parsons, Lois Shores; and granddaughter, Judith Bracey.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Jimmy Bracey; sons, Randell (Terri) Bracey and Lynn (Valerie) Bracey; daughter, Vera (Keith) Hogue; son-in-law, Ricky Newman; grandchildren, Yeolanda King, Justin (Mary Margaret) Bracey, Daniel (Maggie)
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, Tn 37203.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Ethel Mae Craighead
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Polly Gibson. She is survived by her sons; James Craighead, Jr. and Jimmy Craighead; 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren
Her family received friends from 10:00 a.m. until her Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Porter Henderson
A memorial service was held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 12pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Reverend Tim Miles officiating.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on September 11th from 10am until the hour of service at 12pm.
Mr. Henderson was born October 16, 1941 in Springfield to the late William Roy and Jewel Rawls Henderson. He worked more than 50 years as a truck driver and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Henderson was an avid Vanderbilt football and basketball fan, loved farming, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairview.
In addition to his parents Mr. Henderson is preceded in death by wife, Mary Henderson and 7 of his siblings.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his current wife, Dianne Putman Henderson; sons, Tim (Lauran) Henderson, Kevin Henderson and John (Angela) Henderson; daughter, Beth (Tim Smith) Walker;
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Jacque Palmer Henson
He worked as a lab tech for Hoeganaes Corporation and attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville, TN.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Dee Henson. He is survived by his parents, Jack & Etta Henson, Louisville, TN; son, Thomas (Arisa) Henson, Twenty-nine Palms, CA; daughter, Crystal Bockhouse, White House, TN; brother, Joey (Jody) Henson, Rapid Falls, MI; 3 grandchildren, Shiloh, Safiyah and Isabella.
Funeral service was Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 7pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, with
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for George Don Sutherland
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Sutherland. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norma Lee Sutherland; son, Randy (Debbie) Sutherland, both of Cottontown, TN; daughter, Joan (Richard) Whited, Gallatin, TN; sister, Sylvia Coles, Cottontown, TN; 4 grandchildren, Allie Spahn, Luke Whited, Lauren Sutherland and Andrew Whited.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Joann Steele
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Coles; brother-in-law, Allen Coles. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Ronnie) Tomlinson, Cross Plains, TN; niece, Sherry Annette Coles, Nashville, TN.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Beatrice Toothman
Visitation was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 1-2pm in the Goodlettsville Church of Christ with Brother Charles Baugh officiating. Funeral services followed at the church at 2pm.
Burial will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11am in the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemeetery.
Mrs. Toothman was born November 3, 1931 in Robertson County, TN to the late George Edward and Clara Swallows Ellis. She graduated from Cedar Hill High School in June of 1949 and married Jess Toothman June 24th that same year. Mrs. Toothman chose early on to be a housewife and stay at home mother to their children, Jeff and Tina Louise. She was a long-time member of the Goodlettsville Church of Christ where she was known as a greeter to visitors. She was truly a “help-meet” for her husband during his 40 years of preaching, 11 years as an elder, and running the WBS of the Goodlettsville Church. She never worked outside the home except
In addition to her parents Mrs. Toothman is preceded in death by her only sibling, Helen Bryant. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Jesse Toothman; son, George “Jeff” Toothman of Goodlettsville; daughter, Tina Louise Sipes of Mt. Juliet; and grandchildren, Trisha (Ryan) Crabtree and Jessica Sipes.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Donil Haines
His remains were cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Haines was born February 10, 1930 in Myatt, MO to the late John Henry Jackson and Lamon Swindell Haines. He was retired from Ford Glass Company, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a former member of Bordeaux Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents Mr. Haines is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Barnes Haines, his sisters, Pauline Duke, Colline Duke and Doris Hansen, and his brothers, Jackson Haines, Bill Haines, Charles Haines and Cledus Haines.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Pearl Mae Jones
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Laurence Jones; grandson, Gabriel Kelly Jones; 2 sisters, Betsy Ann Bilbrey and Oda Lee Vaughn; sister-in-law, Catherine Bilbrey. She is survived by her son, Neal Jones; daughter, Shirley Jones, both of Springfield, TN; brothers, Olen Bilbrey, Murfreesboro, TN and Billy Joe (Becky) Bilbrey, White House, TN; 5 grandchildren, Bookie, Christian, Joee, Audrey and Landen.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Karen Lynn Wilson
Karen is survived by brother, Beckham (Terrie) Wilson; two nieces, Abigail and Alexandra; two aunts, Eunice Thomas and Ramona Thornton; several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Merwyn and Hazel Gossage Wilson and sister, Kathie Wilson. Karen was passionate about her faith in the Lord and had a desire to help others. She was an active member of Madison First Baptist Church, where she faithfully served in the Elevate Café ministry, the Apartment Outreach ministry, Parents Night Out and Vacation Bible School. In addition, she worked with community organizations such as Project Connect Nashville; Celebrate Recovery at the Madison Campus Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she also led in organizing an angel tree project for children of prisoners; The Building Healthy Families Program of Lutheran Social Services; Metro Development and Housing Agency Cheatham Place; and, St. Paul’s Second Harvest Food Bank and Grief Share.
Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 2:00 pm, at Madison First Baptist Church, Madison, TN. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the above mentioned faith organizations.
Her services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville.
Obituary for Carl Kelly, Sr.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9am in the Middle TN Veteran’s Cemetery in Pegram. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mr. Kelly was born December 22, 1946 in Erie, PA to the late LaVergne F. and Williama Moodie Kelly. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and retired after serving 22 years as a mechanic, a career he loved. He loved his family, reading, and M&M’s.
In addition to his parents Mr. Kelly is preceded in death by his son, Brian Kelly, his grand-daughter, Haven Ray, and his brother, John Earl Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Janice Harris Kelly; children, Carl (Rebecca) Kelly, Jr. of HI, Daniel Kelly of Bellvue, and Denise (John) Ray of Springfield; grandchildren, Rachel Kelly, Hannah
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Angel Santos-Barreos
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Pastor Guadalupe Ramirez officiating. Burial followed in the Elmwood Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12pm
In addition to his parents, Baby Angel is survived by his brothers, Victor Rivardeniera and Wylander Santos-Barreos; sister, Cusely Rivardeniera; uncles, Gerardo and Mayra; and aunt, Merlin, all of Springfield.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Obituary for Mary Boyd
Graveside services were conducted on Friday, September 3rd at 10:00AM in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Illinois with Rev. Mark Maynard officiating. Burial followed with Chris Wyatt, Shawn Dean, Frankie Cheatham, Brett Dean, Tony Dean, Sam Dean, and Nicholas Lance serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends at Irwin Chapel Funeral Home, 3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, Illinois 62040 on Thursday from 4-8PM. There was no visitation at the funeral home prior to the graveside service on Friday.
Mrs. Boyd was born on May 4, 1930 in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Dalton McCulley and Stella Slicer Dean. She was a homemaker. She loved to shop and tend to her flowers. Mary loved her family and grandchildren dearly and was a member of Calvary Life Assembly of God in Granite City, Illinois.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Boyd; son, Jim Dean; sister, Louise Holtzclaw; brother, Allen Dean; step-father, Monroe Dean.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.
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