Howard J. Welch
Howard J. Welch, 83 of Bell Buckle died September 23, 2023.
Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27th, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Jerry Ard and Janie Quick officiating. There will be no visitation prior to service.
He was born September 29, 1940 in Spiro, Oklahoma; a retired Methodist Minister serving 58 years for Churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Howard loved the Lord and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a talented finishing carpenter who also loved gardening and animals. He authored several religious books.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Welch and Zula Margaret Rhodes Claunch; his wife of 60 years, Wonda Dell Welch and a daughter, Paula W. Strange. He is survived by three daughters, Angela (Chuck) Williams of Christiana, Cecelia Welch Rider of Eminence, Mo. and Andrea Zeringue of Bell Buckle; a sister, Deborah Welch Barkley of Oakland, TN.; seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
John Norman Thompson Jr.
John Norman Thompson Jr. 58 of Wartrace died September 22, 2023. Graveside Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26th, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Jeff Collet officiating. Visitation will be at Hillcrest Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to service.
John was born February 16, 1965 in Bedford County, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, John N. Thompson Sr. and his uncle, Jimmy Thompson. He is survived by his brother, Steven (Nancy Jo) Thompson; nephews, Jake and Seth Thompson; stepmother, Barbara Thompson; special caregivers, aunt and uncle, Louise and Jerry Adcock; and aunt, Margaret (Larry) Templeton. He also has many other cousins and family members.
John loved his music and playing his guitar. He was a founding member of The 80's local band Suite XVI and played in the band Rayz 'N Cain for many years. He had a special bond with most dogs he encountered and they loved him in return. His best friend, Stomper, was always by his side. His favorite pastime was riding his Harley motorcycle. From Florida rides to backroads in Bedford and surrounding counties, he loved the freedom he felt on his Harley. He also loved fishing and the outdoors. He was a member of Fairfield Church of Christ.
John had many close friends and buddies and shared great times with them all. He will surely be missed. Memorials may be made to New Destiny Dog Rescue in Shelbyville, TN. at newdestinydogs@gmail.com or mailed to 202 East Highland Ave., Shelbyville, Tn. 37160.
Mr. Lewis Randall Nelms
Mr. Lewis Randall Nelms, age 90, of Shelbyville, passed away September 21, 2023.
Graveside services, with full military honors, will be 3 PM Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Willow Mount Cemetery.
Lance Bennett will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
He was born June 3, 1933, in Petersburg, Tennessee, to the late James Robert and Jessie Womack Nelms. He was an avid hunter, loved showing horses with his grandsons, and traveling with his wife in his retirement years. He was huge fan of the Atlanta Braves.
Lewis was first and foremost a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, who doted on his family. He was retired from the State of Tennessee after of 41 years of service, and a dedicated and proud veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Nelms; a son, Lewis Randall Nelms, Jr. (Randy); brothers, Thurman, Doyle, and Paul Nelms, and a nephew Bob Nelms.
Survivors include his daughter in law, Leigh Anne; grandsons, Mitchell and Jordan; a beautiful granddaughter, Teagan; sister-in-law, Louise, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Joel Edwin Blackwell
Joel Edwin Blackwell, age 62, of Wartrace, passed away September 20, 2023, at his home, under the loving care and comfort of his family and the caring and professional staff of Gentiva Hospice.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jon Bell will officiate, with burial to follow in Wheel Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 2 PM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
He was born September 18, 1961, in Shelbyville, to Frances Yoes Blackwell, of Shelbyville, and the late Paul Blackwell. A graduate of Shelbyville Central High School, he was an industrial mechanic with Tennessee Apparel.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife Diane Myers Blackwell; daughter, DeLisa Russell; a son, Dustin (Jenny) Hill; brothers, Jeff (Vicky) Blackwell and Jay (Kim) Blackwell; grandchildren, Blakelynn Hill, Ella Russell, Kris Kelso, Michael Kelso, Kaden Hill, and Kaleb Kelso; nieces and nephews, Stetson (Tayhlor) Blackwell, Kaydence Miller, and Abby Blackwell; loving aunts, Nell Darnell and Freda Blackwell; longtime companion, Duke-Blue.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Claudia Kathryn Alston Snell
Claudia Kathryn Alston Snell, 81, of Shelbyville, TN, passed from this world on September 17, 2023, in her home while under the loving care and comfort of her family and Hospice Compassus.
The second daughter of Claude and Lorraine Alston, she was born in Alexandria, LA on August 15, 1942.
Claudia is survived by her children Kathy Snell of Shelbyville, Joe F. (Jennifer) Snell Jr. of Unionville and Raine (Casey) Baird of Chapel Hill, brothers Doug (Glenda) Alston of Fishville, LA and Johnny (Shelley) Alston of Pineville, LA. Three grandchildren, Stephanie (Chris) Thole, Chris (Dakota) Gentry and Austin Snell, three great-grandsons Bryson and Dylan Thole, Levi Gentry and a great-granddaughter Chloe Lorraine Thole. Claudia had a never-ending list of close friends and extended family who will also miss her dearly.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, husband of 57 years, Joe Frank Snell Sr. and sister Barbara Earlene Black.
Claudia graduated from Pollock High School in 1960. Not long after graduation, she married the love of her life in September 1963. After a little traveling, they settled down in Unionville, TN to raise their family. Claudia never knew a stranger and made life-long friends everywhere she went. She was a homemaker, Girl Scout leader and a cheerleader to her children and grandchildren, often reminding them to have faith, try their best and to have fun with everything they do in life.
Funeral service for Claudia will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Lawerence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill, TN. Visitation is to start at 11:00 am with the service at 2:00 pm. Per her wishes, she will be cremated.
Danny Euell Burk
Danny Euell Burk, age 65, of Shelbyville, TN passed from this life on September 20, 2023, at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 13, 1958, in Lewisburg, TN, Danny was the son of Clancy T. Burk, Sr., deceased, and Clara M. Boyce and step-father, Bob Boyce.
Danny proudly served as a supervisor at Empire Berol for several years, and later retired from American Can after several years in order to build his part-time craft, Color Your World Painting.
From a young age, he understood the value of perseverance and the satisfaction that comes with a job well done. He exemplified the principle that success is not merely measured by wealth alone but by the pride and integrity one brings to their work, a trait that he instilled in his sons through his actions and guidance.
After retirement, Danny had a passion for collecting all things “antique”, which provided him moments of relaxation and joy. He always enjoyed educating anyone who would listen about his latest “find.”
Danny was a dedicated father who cherished his sons beyond measure. He imparted not only wisdom but also a strong work ethic bound by integrity. He took great pride in watching his sons grow into good and decent men and fathers, and his love for them knew no bounds.
Including his mother, he is survived by his two sons, Jamie E. Burk and his wife, Ashley, of Paragould, AR, and Wyatt Burk and his wife, Shelli, of Shelbyville, TN; grandchildren, Mattie Claire, Jamison, Kaitlyn, Kennedy and Katherine; sister, Tonya Davis and her husband, Mike, of Shelbyville; brother, Clancy T. Burk, Jr. and his wife, Keska, of Shelbyville; step siblings, Gary Boyce, Angie Boyce, and Robin Boyce; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the Chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Clancy T. Burk, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 23rd prior to funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Shelbyville, TN.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Evan Corey Pilkington
Evan Corey Pilkington, age 30, of Murfreesboro passed away September 17, 2023, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday September 23, 2023, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 PM at Willow Mount Cemetery. Brother Joe Thompson will officiate.
He was born June 3, 1993, in Murfreesboro, to Rudy and Dawn West Pilkington, of Shelbyville. He was an IT Engineer with Community Health Systems. He loved spending time with friends playing disc golf and also enjoyed playing golf with his Dad. He loved to play the guitar and enjoyed all types of music. He was a member at Southside Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Christi Donaldson, and her husband Nathan, of Louisville, Kentucky; grandmother, Berlene West, of Bell Buckle; aunts, Brenda Pinkston, of LaVergne, Edna Davis, and her husband Tony, of Shelbyville, Audrey Reed, and her husband David, of Republic, Missouri, and Joyce West, of Unionville; and family dog Ah-Zee.
In lieu of flowers, Evan would be honored with memorials to Ronald McDonald House:
2144 Fairfax Avenue Nashville, TN 37212, Phone: +1 (615) 343-4000, info@rmhcnashville.com
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mrs. Marion Anita Walters Hastings
Mrs. Marion Anita Walters Hastings, age 91, of Shelbyville, passed away September 17, 2023, at her daughter's home, under the loving care and comfort of her family and Aveanna Hospice.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Steve Murphree will officiate, with burial to follow in Rose Bank Cemetery in the Flat Creek Community.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service Thursday at the funeral home.
(Complete obituary information to be forthcoming)
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Howard Oaky Crosslin
Howard Oaky Crosslin, a loving and kind-hearted man known for his handy nature, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, in Shelbyville, TN. Born on November 7, 1939, in Coffee County, TN, to the late Daniel S. Crosslin and Flossie Ferrell Crosslin, Howard lived a life full of love, kindness, and hard work.
Howard took great pride in his work as a construction worker. His handy nature was not only evident in his profession but also in his personal life. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and his work ethic was admired by all who knew him. His dedication to his craft was matched only by his love for his family, whom he cherished deeply.
Howard's love for his family was evident in everything he did. He was a devoted father to his son, Dan ( Fran)Crosslin, and a caring brother to Mary Catherine Crosslin Fanning and Henry Eugene Crosslin. His love extended to his grandchild, Daniel Crosslin, who brought immense joy and happiness into his life. Howard's family was his pride and joy, and he often said that his greatest accomplishment was being a father and grandfather.
Outside of work and family, Howard had a deep love for simple pleasures. He enjoyed sipping black coffee while listening to bluegrass music, a genre he held close to his heart. He also loved country ham and was known for his fantastic cooking skills. Howard was a regular voice on the CB radio, where he connected with friends and shared stories, laughter, and companionship.
Howard's love for life and his kind-hearted nature will be remembered by all who knew him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, who will remember him as a loving father, a devoted grandfather, a caring brother, and a hardworking man with a heart full of kindness.
In his 83 years, Howard Oaky Crosslin lived a life full of love, kindness, and hard work. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. His life was a testament to the power of love, kindness, and hard work, and he will be deeply missed.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Rodney and staff with Middle Tennesse Support Services for the loving care they provided Mr. Crosslin. There will be a private burial at Howards request.
Mr. Huron Dial
Mr. Huron Dial, age 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of the wonderful staff of
NHC Tullahoma. It was a great day of joy in heaven as he was reunited with his loving wife, daughter, parents and other friends and family.
He is survived by daughter, Lee Ann Butts and husband Bruce, which he loved as a son. Grandchildren: Blake Melton and wife Lindsay, of Murfreesboro, Logan Butts and wife Makenzy, of Nashville, and Anna Butts and fiancé
Will Davidson, both of Shelbyville, and great-grandson Braden Melton, as well as his beloved cousin, Carolyn Reed, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Dial, daughter, Cindy Dial, and his parents, Lyman and Jewel Dial.
Mr. Dial and his family were owners/operators of Dial’s Grocery for many years in the community, and he continued his love for the grocery business after retirement at local stores. Mr. Dial, also known as Poppa, loved working in the
yard, spending time with his family and found much pride in his grandchildren.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and played in the Army Band while serving. He was a member of Fairlane Church of Christ, serving as a Deacon for several years.
Mr. Dial was a kind, generous and loving man that was greatly loved and will bedeeply missed. Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 PM Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
There will be a private burial, with full military honors, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Glenda Fay Hill
Glenda Fay Hill, 78 of Shelbyville died Saturday, September 16, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 19th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Rev. Jeff Rasnick and Aubrey Cawthon officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M.
She was born July 19, 1945 in Coffee County; a retired employee of Albea of Shelbyville and a member of First Baptist Church of Shelbyville. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Marion and Beatrice Cunningham Rust; a daughter, Tina Fay Story and a sister, Linda Lokey. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George D. Hill; two sons, Bobby Joe Vandygriff Jr. of Shelbyville, George Edwin (Regina) Hill of Tullahoma; brother, Wayne Rust of Bell Buckle; sisters, Jeanette Kirby of Hillsboro, Jane Carr of Murfreesboro, Donna Gann of McMinnville; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Georgia Fishback
Georgia Fishback, age 72, passed away August 2, 2023.
She was buried, with her parents, at Willow Mount Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Aron Williams and Joseph Christopher Fishback.
David Collins
David Collins, age 72, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, and Aveanna Hospice. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Baxter Collins and Jessie Lorine (Compton) Collins.
He is survived by his sister, Carol Sue Collins Hutchinson(Jim) of Franklin, TN; Nephews, Kevin Wesley Avent (Andrea) of Pittsburgh, PA; Brian Baxter Avent (Michelle) of Nashville, TN.
David enjoyed writing and playing music on his guitar, reading National Geographic, and watching baseball on television.
Cremation handled by Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Shelbyville, TN. His ashes will be scattered on the soil at a later date. There will be no public service.
Jessica Marie Brooks
Jessica Marie Brooks, age 39, of Shelbyville, TN passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A native of Oklahoma City, OK, Jessica was born on November 10, 1983, to Jerry and Wanda Brooks Deason. She was preceded in death by; grandparents, Johnny Lee Deason, Ruby Jean Griffin and Doug Brooks.
Jessica was a loving mother and homemaker to her family. She was a free spirit that had an infectious smile and a big heart. She enjoyed tending to her flower garden during her spare moments but her life ultimately revolved around her children and grandchildren.
Along with her parents she is survived by: children, Gabraielle Reeves of Shelbyville, Tristen Reeves of Murfreesboro, Aubrey Woodall and Brianna Woodall both of Unionville; grandbabies, Josiah and Ezekiel; and brother, Chad Deason and wife Sommer of Mulberry; and grandmother, Judy Deason of Shelbyville; along with a nephew soon to arrive.
A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Gray officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Stephen Lee Mullins
Stephen Lee Mullins, age 65, of Tullahoma, TN passed from this life on September 12, 2023, surrounded by loved-ones under the care of Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Stephen was born on October 1, 1957, in Shelbyville, TN to the late Homer Lee Mullins and June Stephens Mullins.
Stephen was a graduate of SCHS class of 1975. He retired as District Manager of Cooks Pest Control after 41 ½ years of employment. He was a loving and caring family man and friend and could be described as strong willed. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping, farmwork, driving his dozer were among his favorite activities. Additionally, Stephen was a member of Grundy Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by: loving wife of 15 years, Valerie Smith Mullins; children, Angela Green and husband Jessie, David Mullins and wife Laura, Brent Gulledge; grandchildren, Caleb, Destiny, Makayla, Bailey and Logan; great grandchildren, Remington and Rex, with two more on the way; brother, Danny Mullins and wife Ginger of Lexington, SC, and Gary Mullins and wife Connie of Kelso, TN; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Bill Cantrell and Philip Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2023, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Health @ www.sarahcannon.com
The family would like to thank the staff at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, Alive Hospice of Nashville and all the individuals involved for all their love, care, prayers and support through Stephen's courageous battle with lymphoma.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Harlen Ray Philpot
Harlen Ray Philpot, 83 of Shelbyville died September 12, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 15th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Mark Pierce officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Burial at Mount Herman Cemetery will be held at a later date. Per his wishes he will be cremated.
He was born March 6, 1940 in Moore County, TN.; a retired employee of Josten's and a member of Horse Mountain Church of Christ. He loved bowling and coaching Girl's Softball teams. He was a big Tennessee Vols Fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Estell Parson Philpot; his wife of 44 years, Nancy Jane Philpot a daughter, Tracy Leverette; grandson, Justin Leverette; brothers, William Philpot Jr., Kenneth Philpot and a sister, Catherine Cole. He is survived by his children, Pamela Philpot, Kim (Bud) Bingham, Devie Darlene (Robert) Williams, David Terry Hoover; sister, Flora Lester; twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Jason Lee Henley
Jason Lee Henley, age 47, of Tullahoma, TN passed from this life on Monday morning, September 11, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Born December 19, 1975, in Shelbyville, TN, Jason was the son of the late Alicia Jean Henley. He was a graduate of SCHS class of 1994, and worked for Tractor Supply Company Support Center as a CSR.
Jason was a family man, a friend, a coach, a dog lover and a loyal FSU fan. He was fun loving and enjoyed being with family and friends; watching college football games (his favorite time of year), doing the FSU tomahawk chop whenever possible and playing card games.
Survivors include: children, LeAnn Henley, Jay Henley, Xander Walker, Christian Bishop and Daniel Burgess; siblings, twin brother, Josh (Crystal) Henley and Jamie Reccord; grandchildren, Allyson “Tooter Bell” Bomar, Marley “Critter Bug” Bomar, Macy “Moo Moo” Bomar, Riley Grace Bishop, Remi Jo Bishop, Daniel “Clay” Burgess II and Emberlee Renee Burgess; nephews, Brett (Alyssa) Henley and Cameron “Pinky” Pinkston; along with his loving dogs, Sadie & Lexi; and a close group of friends he loved very much.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home to celebrate Jason’s Life.
Memorial donations may be made to New Destiny Dog Rescue @ www.newdestinydogrescue.org or to the American Heart Association @ www.heart.org.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Linda Joyce Loman
Linda Joyce Loman, 77, of Old Hickory, TN, passed away September 8, 2023, holding her husband’s hand and surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1945 in Shelbyville, TN, to parents, Jesse and Fenita Gibson.
Linda graduated from Shelbyville Central High School with the Class of 1964. She was the eldest of three siblings and was very helpful in raising her younger brother and sister. After the passing of her first husband and father of her children, she met and married Donnie Loman, and they built a beautiful life together. After retiring as the office manager for a food distribution company, in her spare time, Linda enjoyed scrap-booking and traveling the United States and abroad with her husband. Along with Donnie, she was an active member of the Tulip Grove Baptist Church.
Linda’s greatest joy was spending time with family. She was a loving mother and a doting grandmother who loved deeply and will be greatly missed.
Linda is predeceased by her father, Jesse Martin Gibson; her mother, Fenita (Lamb) Gibson; and her first husband and father of her children, Dorris Allen Deason. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Donnie Loman; sons Marty Deason (Maria), Charlie Deason (Melinda); stepson, Trent Loman (Susan); grandchildren Ryan Deason, Katie Deason, Emily Deason, and Will Deason; step-grandchildren Catie Beth Thomas (Daniel Berg), Caroline Thomas, Alexis Loman, Lacy Oliver, and Sam Oliver; brother, Tony Gibson (Cindy); sister, Tina Rochelle (Larry); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends in the Rachel Room of Hermitage Funeral Home on Sunday, September 10, from 4pm – 8pm, and on Monday, September 11, from 11am – 12pm. Following the time of visitation, a Celebration of Life will begin in the Tulip Grove Room of the funeral home at 12pm with Rev. Phil Lundy officiating. Ryan Deason, Will Deason, Larry Rochelle, Dustin Rochelle, Fieldon Gibson, and Hunter Gibson will serve as pallbearers. Following the service, Linda will be laid to rest in the Garden of the Apostles at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Loman and Deason families at HermitageFH.com.
Gavin Michael Evans
Gavin Michael Evans, age 24, of Unionville, passed suddenly from this life September 7, 2023. Born November 17, 1998, in Shelbyville, TN Gavin was the son of the late Tamera Evans Davenport.
He was a kind hearted, helpful person; and left a lasting impression on anyone he had ever met. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. He will forever be missed.He was an outdoor enthusiast; hunting and fishing were among his favorite activities.
He is survived by; his grandparents, Jack & Carlotta Evans, of Unionville , TN; aunts, Erica Evans of Unionville and Kaycee (Kelvin) Burks of Wartrace, TN;
cousins, Brooke (Anthony) Souto, Kendall & Kaden Burks; and half-sister, Rachel Davenport; along with several close friends that he considered as his Brothers for Life.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held 2-4p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
Gavin only wore jeans so please come in comfort to celebration his life.
Memorial donations may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @ www.afsp.org.
Vaulene "Pinkie" Jones Stewart
Vaulene "Pinkie" Jones Stewart , 80 of Shelbyville died September 8, 2023. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 16th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaul Jones and Ruth Autry; and a daughter, Rebecca Page Macchione.
She is survived by her children, Laura Leigh Stewart, Christopher Stewart and Sarah Macchione; a grandson, Christian Aaron Stewart and a friend, Erick Huth.
Gary Barnette Welch
Gary Barnette Welch, age 69, of Shelbyville, passed away September 7, 2023.
There will be no public services.
He was born February 16, 1954, in Tullahoma, to the late Barnette and Wilma Blackburn Welch. He was retired from Stanley Tool. He held membership at Fairlane Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kim Stockton, and a brother, Brad Welch.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Melissa Wiser Welch; a son, Kevin Welch; grandchildren, Tom Welch and Victoria Welch.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Robert Lee Bonds
Robert Lee Bonds, 81 of Shelbyville died September 6, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Donnie Rader officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
He was a 39 year retired employee of Batesville Casket Co. of Manchester; a member of El Bethel Church of Christ and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Bonds and Albert "Pinkie" Marsh Harris and a sister, Edna West. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances Elizabeth Bonds; two daughters, Scarlett Hurlburt and Alice (Eric) Harris of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Michael Lee Hurlburt of Smyrna, Ashley Marie Hurlburt of Murfreesboro and a brother, James (Wanda) Bonds of Smyrna.
Michael Keith Jacobs
Michael Keith Jacobs, age 58, passed away September 3, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, the caring staff of The Waters, and Hospice Compassus.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Adam Duncan Cemetery, 2385 Goosepond Road, Manchester, Tennessee.
There will be no visitation.
He was born April 6, 1965, in Manchester, to the late Ashely Jacobs and Eddie Lee Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Robinson and a brother, Paul Jacobs. Although born with a lot of challenges, Keith was able to live a happy and productive life thanks to his family and caregivers.
Survivors include his sister in law and caregiver, Dottie Brown; brother, Danny Brown, sisters, Frances (Franklin) Brown and Rebecca Rowland; nieces, Danielle (Matt) Haskins, Mandy Turner; nephews, Dustin (Sierra) Brown, Jason Rowland; great nieces, Shelby Haskins, Annie Mae Brown, and Ariel Turner; great nephew, Logan Turner; aunts, Barbara Mullins, and Ellen Ghea.
Survivors include many friends from the nursing home. Keith loved people and animals. He was a social butterfly who always had a smile. He loved his family, both blood, and family he made in the nursing home. He loved living in the country and on the farm. He loved wrestling and coloring.
We want to thank the staff of The Waters and Hospice Compassus for their care and love they showed Keith.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Evelyn Marie Solomon
Evelyn Marie Solomon, 89 of Shelbyville died September 5, 2023. Graveside Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 9th, at Mount Herman Cemetery Rev. Tim Forsythe officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. She was born October 13, 1933 in Bedford County; retired employee of American Can Corporation and a member of Hannah's Gap Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawson D. and Pauline Warren and a daughter, Diane Solomon Gann. Evelyn is survived by her son, Billy Solomon; granddaughter/caregiver, Traci (Terry) Broadway of Shelbyville; sisters, Melba Powell of Murfreesboro, Wilsie Lemmon of Shelbyville; brother, Eddie (JoAnn) Warren of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wendell Knox Prince
Wendell Knox Prince, 89 of Shelbyville died September 2, 2023.
Graveside Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 8th at Coleman Cemetery Vickie Thomas officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home prior to service. He was born September 30, 1933 in Shelbyville; a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of State Printing Department and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved gardening and animals, especially his dog "Bailey".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Lee Prince and Alta Flora Todd Prince and his brother, Orion Prince. He is survived by his sister, Jewell Woodlee of Brentwood; his friend, Delois Hurt of Shelbyville and several nieces and nephews.
Marvin Ellis North
Marvin Ellis North was born May 1, 1961 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Joe Ellis North and Shellie Ann North. He spent part of his youth growing up in Gallatin, but spent most of his youth in Christiana, Tennessee.
As a youngster, Marvin began to show interest in horses when he got his first horse, a spotted pony he named Bill who he showed and won numerous ribbons at the 4-H Shows and County Fairs. His love for horses continued when he worked alongside his Dad at the family’s “Little 11 Stables” where he learned the North Lick by mimicking his Dad’s style of riding. Little did we know it would turn into his lifetime passion for riding and training Tennessee Walking Horses.
Over the course of his career, he worked with some of the greats at several stables such as Sammie Day of Continental Farms, Billy Gray of Sand Creek Farms, Ramsey Bullington of Ramsey Bullington’s Stables, David Landrum of Ravenwood Farms, Joel and Joe Weaver of Rising Star Farms and Dick Peebles of Peebles Stables, just to name a few.
During his career, he was named Assistant Trainer of the Year in 1999. His most notable horse was “The Lottery” of Ravenwood Farms where he won five first-place finishes. After he stopped showing The Lottery himself, he was still the trainer when he was crowned the World Grand Champion ridden by Joe Cotton.
Even with his failing health, he wanted to visit the Oval one more time. His brother Steve and good friend Michael Scott made it happen last year when he rode Miss Bad and Bossy into the ring.
They say “when you do something you love, it isn’t work” and this was true for Marvin. He lived and breathed Tennessee Walking Horses. There are few things in life that calm you, bring you pure joy and make everything all right; for Marvin, it was being next to or on a Tennessee Walking Horse.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving partner, Deborah Malone; mother, Shellie North; daughter, Kierra White; four grandchildren LaZaria, Dierra, Rose and Peanut; Siblings, Lorenzo North, Felicia Whitaker, Marguerite Laye, Jimmy Freeman, Steve (Anna) North, Joseph (Mary) North, Cheryl (Steffanus) Jackson, Pamela North, Richard (LaSand) North, Sabrina (Duan) Johnson and Rometrius North; a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry.
Reba Faye Davis
Reba Faye Davis, 86 of Shelbyville went to be with the LordFriday, September 1, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Darrel Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse George Reed and Mamie Lane Reed-Davis; her step-father, Thomas P. Davis; loving husband of 67 years, Henry "Jack" Carmack Davis; brother, James Frank Reed Sr. and her sister, Emily Jean Reed Frost. She is survived by her son, Ricky L. Davis and his wife, Pamela of Shelbyville and her granddaughters, Nicole Lindsey Davis and Courtney Renee Davis.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and loved to garden. She enjoyed watching sports with her family, especially basketball, as she was a phenomenal basketball player in school. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and we will cherish her beautiful heart and loving smile forever in our hearts.
Ronnie Lee Gordon
Ronnie Lee Gordon, age 71, of Shelbyville, TN, passed from this life Friday, September 1, 2023, at Vanderbilt-Bedford Hospital.
Ronnie was born on July 5, 1952, to the late Dee Gordon & Jean Williams Gordon. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by: sons, Robert and Lonnie Gordon; his three brothers Jimmy, Robert, and Denton Gordon; one sister Fannie Bogle.
He worked and retired from Better Built after many years of employment and later in life would retire a second time from Boulevard Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He enjoyed watching wrestling and listening to country music.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 23 years, Robbie Walls Gordon of Shelbyville; daughter, Angela (Kyle) Chandler of GA; step-daughters, Sonya (Rex) Murphy of AL and Teresa (Joel) Rackley of VA; sisters, Linda Lonning and Patsy (Gene) Walls both of Murfreesboro; and brother, Frank Gordon; grandchildren, Monica (Tyler) Badger, Kara Chandler and Tate Chandler; and great granddaughter, Stella Badger.
Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Murfreesboro, TN with Joel Rackley officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association @ www.shelbyvillebedfordhumane.org or by mail: P.O. Box 391, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Tracy Lynn Snell Neeley
Tracy Lynn Snell Neeley, age 48, of Shelbyville, TN entered the Kingdom of Heaven on September 1, 2023. The good Lord has called another Angel home. Although we mourn our loss here on earth, we will rejoice and celebrate her eternal life with our Father.
Tracy was born in Lakeland, Florida on January 16, 1975 to Bonnie Lou Sadler, and the late Thomas Wesley Snell.
Tracy was your favorite cashier at the Dollar General Market for 6 years, where she made lots of friends. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed life with her family by camping, watching football, Family game nights, and redneck funday. She was a Titans fan, but she loved J.J. Watt. She was a big fan of Disney and "The Little Mermaid" was her favorite. She was considered a second mom to many of her children's friends, and the best part of her life was being called "Maw Maw".
Tracy reunited with her loved ones in Heaven: Her grandparents; her father, Thomas Wesley Snell, stepmother, Elizabeth Angel Powell; stepfather, Harvey Flynn, Children-Troy Lee Neeley Jr. (T.J.), and Brittany Danyelle McCown; granddaughter, Kelci Danyelle Vandergriff; and loving life companion, James David May.
She will live on through her surviving family: mother, Bonnie Lou Flynn (Sadler), and current step-mother, Brenda Snell; brothers, Tommy Snell (Sissy Guinn) of Shelbyville, Jeff (Alesha) Crews, of Celina, Trevor Powell and Harvey Powell of Shelbyville; sisters, Julia Mae (Robert) Sherman, of Shelbyville, Susie (Daniel) Pate of FL, Brenda Harrell and Tonia Craven of Shelbyville; children, Chad Neeley and Beth Neeley of Shelbyville; daughter-in-law, Jenevia Wolf of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Journey Vandergriff, Summer & Autumn Wolf, Eligh Wix, and Bentley Van-Hise; also her partner, Shawn Patrick Ackley of Shelbyville.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Pope officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities @ www.rmhcnashville.com.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Joshua Brian Kilgore
Joshua Brian Kilgore, 43 of Fayetteville died September 2, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 6th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Herman Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
He was born December 19, 1979 in Bedford County and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Warren (Billy) Lewis; son, Joshua James; and his sister, Alicia Marie (Mark) Parson. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Michael Kilgore.
Reba Faye Davis
Reba Faye Davis, 86 of Shelbyville went to be with the LordvFriday, September 1, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Darrel Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse George Reed and Mamie Lane Reed-Davis; her step-father, Thomas P. Davis; loving husband of 67 years, Henry "Jack" Carmack Davis; brother, James Frank Reed Sr. and her sister, Emily Jean Reed Frost. She is survived by her son, Ricky L. Davis and his wife, Pamela of Shelbyville and her granddaughters, Nicole Lindsey Davis and Courtney Renee Davis.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and loved to garden. She enjoyed watching sports with her family, especially basketball, as she was a phenomenal basketball player in school. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and we will cherish her beautiful heart and loving smile forever in our hearts.
Mrs. Helen Elaine Jackson
Mrs. Helen Elaine Jackson, age 77, of Columbia, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away August 30, 2023.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Robin Jackson will officiate.
The family will receive visitors 2 PM until service time Sunday at the funeral home.
She was born April 21, 1946, in Shelbyville, to the late William Nelson Potts and Hester Lee Helen Craig. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Church, and her husband Jerry, a brother, William Neal Potts, brother in laws, Harold Sheffield and Gary Neese.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Aldin Jackson, of Columbia; daughters, April Jackson (Richard Battersby) and Kim Jackson; son, Robin (Kim) Jackson; sisters, Virginia Sheffield and Christalee Neese a brother, Billy Leo (Donna) Potts; grandchildren, Tristen Mangum, Hunter Mangum, Tiffany Sprinkle, Tyler Stanley, and Nick Jackson; great grandchildren, Ethan Dexter, Jakob Peters, Tristan Peters, Michael Peters, Lily Sprinkle, Ivy Sprinkle, and Kenleigh Jackson.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Victoria Lynn Robbins
Funeral services for Victoria Lynn Robbins, age 77 of Shelbyville will be held at 4 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the chapel of Doak -Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Deaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Robbins passed from this life Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence.
Visitation will be from 2-4 PM Saturday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Robbins was born on December 31,1945 in Cambridge, England to the late William Stone Wiseman and Peggy Teresa Bedford Wiseman. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Women's Club of Shelbyville and the Garden Club. She was a 1964 graduate of SCHS and attended college at MTSU and TTU.
She was a wonderful Mom to her children, and great wife to her husband of 33 years. She was affectionately known as Mimi to her family and friends. She was a large part of her Grandkids lives and nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with them. She and Danny attended a lot of events they were in growing up. She loved every minute of being their greatest cheerleader.
She was very family oriented and loved hosting family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas with all her family.
She and Danny loved to travel and go to yard sales and collect antiques. Also, they enjoyed going to many SEC basketball games and tournaments. Mimi was an avid collector of Barbies and had a large collection of salt & pepper shakers. She loved flowers, working puzzles, watching game shows and crossword puzzles.
Vicki worked at many jobs. Calsonic, the SSHBEA, the State Capitol in Nashville for 6 years and retired with the Shelbyville Parks & Recreation Center.
Survivors include Mrs. Robbins husband of 33 years; Daniel Joe Robbins, children; Kelly (Troy) Deaton of Lynchburg, TN, Jason (Ronda) Hayes of Hazel Green, AL, Christie (Mickey) Meridith of Paris, TN and Rick Robbins of Nashville, TN, grandchildren; Stephen (Taylor) Deaton, Shelby (Owen) Piatt, Roley Hayes, AJ Carroll and nephew; Richie Fitzpatrick of Nashville, great grandchildren; Jade and Ethan Deaton, & Dani and Nora Piatt. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Wiseman Fitzpatrick.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial donations in Victoria's honor be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. (501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Norma Jean Coats
Norma Jean Coats, a beloved homemaker and gardening enthusiast, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Columbia, TN,. Born in Kingston, NH, on July 13, 1933, Norma lived a life filled with love, joy, and the beauty of nature.
Norma was the cherished daughter of the late Florence Rollins Barrett and Raymond Barrett. She was a beacon of love and warmth, known for her nurturing spirit and her unwavering devotion to her family. Norma is survived by her husband, Samuel Coats Jr., her loving son, Richard (Melissa) Sears of Brentwood, TN, and her caring daughter, Cyndi (Robert) Crigler of Inglewood, FL.
A proud grandmother, Norma's love extended to her five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She had a unique way of making each one feel special and loved. Her legacy of love will live on through the generations, a testament to her enduring spirit and her commitment to family.
As a homemaker, Norma was known for creating a home that was warm, welcoming, and filled with love. She was a skilled cook and a gracious hostess, always eager to open her home to family and friends. She was the heart of her family, providing love, guidance, and support in every way she could.
In addition to her family, Norma had a passion for gardening and the outdoors. She found joy in the simple beauty of nature and spent countless hours tending to her beautiful garden. Her love for the outdoors was infectious, and she often shared this passion with her family and friends.
Norma Jean Coats will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and passionate gardener. Her legacy of love, family, and passion for nature will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
There will be a memorial service for Norma at a later time.
Carroll Wayne Harwell
Carroll Wayne Harwell, most commonly known as Shorty, age 74, passed away peacefully in Shelbyville, TN, on August 28, 2023, from an extended illness. He was a resident of Bedford County, TN.
Mr. Harwell was born May 28, 1949, in Lincoln County, TN, in the McBurg Community to the late Berry Brown Harwell and Frances Katherine Harwell. Shorty worked for many years at Copperweld in Fayetteville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Bailey Harwell of Shelbyville; son, Justin (Amy) Harwell of Fayetteville; sisters, Mary Ann Brewer of Fayetteville, Maudie Foster of Pulaski, Ruby Twyman of Fayetteville; sisters-in-law, Janice Harwell of Fayetteville, and Inda Browning of Shelbyville, TN; step-daughters Amanda (Jason) Carter and Angela (Beverly) Stephens; grandchildren, Kloey Carter, Baylee Taylor, and Maycee Hammons, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Shorty was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Harwell Brewer; and brothers, Robert Farrell Harwell, Harold Harwell, Claiborne Harwell, Donald Harwell, Billy Harwell, Walter Frank Harwell; and grandson Hayden Hammons.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Doak-Howell Funeral Home in Shelbyville, TN. Graveside service will be immediately following at 1:00 pm at Wright’s Cemetery, 2900 Pulaski Hwy, Frankewing, TN 38459, where he will be laid to rest beside his brother Farrell Harwell, in the Harwell family section of Wright’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hayden’s Hope, 21 Kidd Rd, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Miquel Jose Ramirez
Miquel Jose Ramirez, age 41, of Tullahoma, passed away August 26, 2023.
Funeral services will be 4 Pm Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. Reverend Ryan Tilghman will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 3 PM until service time Saturday at the church.
He was born July 14, 1982, in Burlington, Iowa, to Javier Zavala Ramirez and Waneta Ruth Danielson. He was Lead Tester for Duggin Construction and held membership at Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Stephanie Shofe Ramirez, daughters, Adriana Ramiez and Alena Ramirez, all of Tullahoma; step-sons, Trae Porter, of Shelbyville, and Cort Porter, of Tullahoma; a brother, Derek Ramirez; sister, Theresa (Tim) Mayfield, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Crystal Anderson (Sean Woods), of Shelbyville.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up at First Community Bank for his daughters.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Benjamin Earl Hoskins
Benjamin Earl Hoskins, age 49, of Tullahoma, passed away August 26, 2023.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jeff Rasnick will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 11 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
He was born August 21, 1974, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Robert Earl Hoskins and Eleanor Louise Keys Hoskins. He was truck driver for Perry Carriers.
Survivors include a daughter, Taylor Leanne Hoskins, and a sister, Della James.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kinsley Grace Gragg
Kinsley Grace Gragg highly anticipated arrival came August 19, 2023. Her short, but impactful time of this earth ended, with great sadness, August 21, 2023.
The daughter of Carrie Ellen Ross Gragg and Nathaniel Allen Gragg, she was their sixth child. Survivors include five big brothers, Landon Gragg, Josiah Gragg, Elijah Gragg, Isaac Gragg, and Isaiah Gragg. Also left to mourn her passing are grandparents, Jeff and Shelia Ross and Jennifer Gragg. Survivors also include great grandparents, John Hill and Louise Ross, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Preceding her in death were grandfather, Earl Gragg, and great grandfathers, Kellie Ross, Bill Daniel, Robert Earl Gragg, and great grandmothers, Hudie Hill, Peggy Daniel, and Grace Gragg.
Private services were held, with burial in the Gragg Family Cemetery.
Mr. Lavory M. White
Mr. Lavory M. White, age 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Living Stones Community Church. Reverend Eddie Reed will officiate.
The family will receive visitors 12 noon until service time Saturday at the church.
He was born December 15, 1948, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to the late Bill and Devern Cowan White. The owner of White Associates Mechanical, he loved to spend time with his family, riding horses, and to travel. He held membership at Living Stones Community Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son in law, Patt Dennis, and brother in law, Kenny Cooper.
Survivors include his wife, Kathie B. White, of Shelbyville; children, Virginia Dennis, of Bell Buckle, Phillip (Kim) White, of Petersburg, and John Leslie Rollins, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Rheachal Dennis, of Tullahoma, Mary Grace (Steven) Gilbert, of Shelbyville, Fayth Dennis, of Pulaski, Hope Dennis, of Johnson City, Lavory Wayne (Kayla) White, of Lewisburg, Tyler (Alicia) White, of Livingston, and Walker White, of Petersburg; great grandchildren, Gage White, Sawyer White, Braxton White, Hudson White, and Weston White; sisters, Pearly Cooper, Debbie (David) Morgan, Audrey (Junior) Seibers, and Tammy (Bossie) Seibers, all of Shelbyville.
In lieu of flowers, Lavory would be honored with memorials to the Living Stones Care House, P.O. Box 579, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Suzanne Lynette Callane
Suzanne Lynette Callane, age 54, of Columbia, TN passed from this life August 17, 2023 at Magnolia Healthcare of Columbia after an extended illness.Suzanne was born on January 29, 1969 in Anderson, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and three infant children.
Survivors include: children, Thomas Callane of Flora, IN, Rebecca Callane and Andrew Callane both of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Desiree Callane and Bently Callane; two brothers, and an aunt, Ruth Lennon of AR.
Per her wishes, she chose cremation with no public services held.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Charles “Wayne” Rollins
Charles “Wayne” Rollins, age 77, of Belvidere, TN passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home under the care of his family and Hospice Compassus after an extended illness.
Wayne was born June 13, 1946, in Shelbyville, TN to the late James Earl Rollins and Hazel Elizabeth Walters Rollins. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by: beloved wife, Doris Ann Rollins; sons, Timothy Wayne Rollins and Jeremy Shane Rollins; and brothers, Donnie Rollins and Jerry Lee Rollins.
Wayne was fun loving and loved being outdoors. He worked in road construction the majority of his life, having worked with various companies in multiple states. He absolutely had to be outside; if he wasn’t working he was tending to his garden or just simply soaking up the sunshine. He loved all the good times spent with his family and friends.
Survivors: son, Jamie (Tiffany) Rollins of Belvidere; grandkids, Matthew Darrin (Casey) Rollins of Estill Springs, Zach (Hailey) Rollins of Shelbyville and Ethan Rollins of Belvidere; great grandkids, Easton Rollins and Kyler Rollins; and sister, Linda Dye of Shelbyville.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home followed by graveside services held 12:30 p.m. at Coleman Cemetery with Jeff Collet officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus by mail: 1805 N. Jackson, Suite 11 Tullahoma, TN 37388
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Candas Lee Cleveland Keele
Candas Lee Cleveland Keele, was born November 5, 1938, to the late Tempie Lou Greene Cleveland and Thomas Leon Cleveland, Sr., of Wartrace. On the morning of August 22, 2023, Candas gained her heavenly wings, surrounded by her family, at her son and daughter in law's residence, after a courageous 5 ½ year battle with cancer.
Candas was Valedictorian of the Class of 1956, at Bedford County Training School in Shelbyville. She also attended Tennessee State University and worked in several capacities with the State of Tennessee for over fifteen years. She retired with the Bedford County School System as a Teachers Aid in 1996.
She accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age, and was a member of Wartrace St. Paul A.M.E. Church, and later Wartrace Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Candas was known to be a strong witness for Christ, actively taking on such duties as Sunday school teacher, choir member, and leadership roles. She continued her Christian Journey, when her health permitted, by attending church at Westbrooks Towers Senior Living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Candas married the "Love of her Life", the late Carl Keele, Jr., on December 25, 1956, and to this union one son was born, Cedric Wendell Keele, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Candas was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Claudette Barrett and Kay Cleveland, and a brother, John Cleveland.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Cedric, and devoted daughter in law, Stephania Keele, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; granddaughters, Monica Keele, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Lauren Keel, of Cookeville, Tennessee; sisters, Beverly McGee Louis, of Chicago, Illinois, Yvonne McChristian (William), of Shelbyville, Tennessee, Cassandra Stoesser (John), of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Debra King (John), of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Sara Settles (Calvin), of LaVergne, Tennessee; brothers, Thomas "TC" Cleveland, Jr., of Shelbyville, Prince Cleveland, of Chicago, Illinois, Lacy Cleveland, William "Bill" Cleveland, and Jerry Cleveland, all of Shelbyville, Tennessee; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, who will all miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, August 25, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend William Hurd will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors 12 noon until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Thomas “Tommy” Jennings Canonico
Thomas "Tommy" Jennings Canonico, age 27, of Tullahoma, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.
He was born on February 12, 1996, in Shelbyville. He is survived by his father, Domenic Canonico, sister,
Heather Canonico, grandfather, Thomas Edwards, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tommy
was predeceased by his mother, Toni Edwards.
Those who knew Tommy best will remember him for his heart of gold, his curiousness, and his strength.
Tommy was a 2014 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School. He was a phenomenal baseball player,
earning 4 Varsity Letters as a catcher and feared batter. He earned his associate’s degree from Motlow
College, where he graduated with honors. Tommy had many hobbies and loved to learn new things. He
enjoyed reading, biking, hiking, hunting, playing disc golf, and spending time with his dad and sister.
Tommy was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 20 and fought a long, hard battle against this
challenging mental illness. Despite these difficulties and many setbacks, he never stopped striving to be
the best man that he could be. He constantly demanded more of himself and fought hard against the
illness. He is a symbol of strength to all those who fight this terrible disease.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 12 noon Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
The family will receive visitors 10 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in New York, with his mother, Toni Edwards.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
John William Hasparis
John William Hasparis, known affectionately by all as John, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, in Shelbyville, TN, at the age of 75. Born on February 11, 1948, in Newark, NJ, John's fruitful life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and his faith.
John was a devoted family man who is survived by his loving daughter, April(Rich) Kleinschmidt of Iowa, and his cherished grandchildren, Seth(Linsey) Kleinschmidt and Alex Kleinschmidt. His legacy will also live on through his great-grandson, Ian Kleinschmidt, lovingly known as Bubba George. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Linda Elkin.
Possessing an associate degree, John was a man of intelligence and strong character. His career was marked by his proud service in the United States Air Force, where he earned the respect and admiration of his peers. His retirement from the Air Force did not dim his commitment to serving others, but rather, fueled it. John was deeply involved in his local community, particularly with his Calvary Baptist Church family. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he was a source of strength and comfort for his fellow church members. He had a special bond with Bro. Jimmy Gray, who was not just a spiritual guide but a dear friend.
In his spare time, John was known for his love of the simple joys in life. John was a devoted golfer, and a follower of politics. While John wasn't a man of many words, He would tell it as it was.
John's life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and perseverance. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him, reminding them of the importance of kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to one's beliefs. As we remember John, we celebrate a life well-lived, marked by integrity, selflessness, and a deep love for his family and community. His spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved.
Bobbie Jean Harris
Bobbie Jean Harris, 88 of Fayetteville died August 20, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She was born May 4, 1935 in Moore County; former employee of Empire Pencil Company and a member of Shelbyville Mills Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Levoy and Onie Lee Crane Pamplin; her husband, William Henry Harris; sisters, Mildred Carrick, Peggy Lovelady; brothers, Jerry Pamplin, Ricky Pamplin and Junior Pamplin. Bobbie is survived by her children, William David Harris, Terry Wayne (Pamela) Harris; brother, William Benton Pamplin; five grandchildren, John Kevin (Amanda) Harris, Terra Scott, Terry Wayne (Ryan) Harris Jr., Bryan Harris, Rachel Daniele(Jeff) Davis; eleven great grandchildren and her four fur babies.
Matthew Thomas Vincent
Matthew Thomas Vincent, age 46 of Wartrace passed from this life Thursday, August 17, 2023.
He was the son of Janie Marie Rogers Vincent and the late Ollie Phillip Vincent, Sr. Along with his father he was preceded in death by grandparents; Fred Rogers and James & Edna Vincent.
Matthew was born September 2, 1976, in Tullahoma, TN. He was a graduate of SCHS class of 1995 and worked as an auto mechanic for many years.
Survivors: including his mother: son, Ryan Vincent of Sevierville; brother, Ollie Phillip (Angie) Vincent, II of Wartrace; grandmother, Dorothy Tucker of Wartrace; nephews, Phillip (Gracie) Vincent, III, and William Jake Vincent; nieces, Katie (Eli) Schweitzer and Emily (Brandon) Norris; and great niece, Callaway Schweitezer.
A private funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Brenda Sue Solomon
Brenda Sue Solomon, age 70 of Shelbyville, moved on from this world early Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023. Whether it be within this lifetime or the next, there will never be words to explain the depths of sorrow and loss felt by those who loved and cared for her throughout the decades.
A native of Mansfield, OH and raised in California, Brenda was born on July 21, 1953.
A mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and wife; the significance of this loss will remain a palpable force within her family's lives for the duration. The universe will never heal from this wound; for it is forever broken and altered without her life force within it. Just as the sun rises in the East and sets in the beautiful West; her existence will forever remain a constant and infinite force.
Brenda worked in quality control for Tyson’s Foods for 18 years before taking leave due to health concerns. She attended First Church of the Nazarene.
Daughter of the late Philip and Juanita Wylie, she is survived by her loving husband of twenty-two years, Billy Avery Solomon of Shelbyville., her three children, Patrick James Wingate, David Wayne Wingate, and Melissa Rene Wingate-Corrales of Downey, Ca. Three step-children, Jay Mantooth, Amanda Martin and Katelund Solomon. She leaves behind four of the most beautiful Grandchildren, Lindsey Sue Wingate, Mario Luis Corrales, Christopher Ethan Corrales, and Jacob Matthew Corrales; two great grandchildren, Piper Sue Gunn and Salem Suzette Gunn, and her three loving younger sisters Liz, Debbie, and Kim of Norwalk, Ca., in addition to two nieces, and two nephews; Kyle Philip Alverez, Miranda Marie Alverez, Josiah Joe Gonzalezz, and Laloni Lael Gonzalezz. This, in addition to several cousins, will forever be blessed to have been part of her life.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Reverend Andy Keffer officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to services on Saturday, August 19th, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Barbara Frances Eaton
Barbara Frances Eaton 91 formerly of Normandy died August 17, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Rev. Bobby McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m.
She was born February 5, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts to her parents, the late George and Frances Winer. She is survived by her children, Paula (Philip) Morgan of Summerfield, Florida, Robert R. Eaton and Stephanie (Bill) Brock of Shelbyville; two sisters, Norma Leach and Priscilla McDonald of Massachusetts; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Brookdale Assisted Living of Goodlettsville for the loving care and friendship they bestowed on their mother while she was a resident of Brookdale.
Geneva Ann Murray
Funeral services for Geneva Ann Murray, age 81 of Shelbyville will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday August 20, 2023 in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Collin Jorgensen officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Herman Cemetery. Mrs. Murray passed from this life early Friday morning, August 18, 2023, at home with loved ones at her side after an extended illness.
Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, prior to funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Geneva Ann Murray was born May 23, 1942, in Franklin Co., TN to the late Lem Cunningham & Ophelia Edgemond Cunningham. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by: beloved husband, Johnnie “Kenneth Murray; and sister, Frieda Grogan.
Geneva worked at The Glove Factory in Lynchburg, Bedford Hosiery Mill, Walking Horse Supply and retired from Shelbyville Pencil. She enjoyed bird watching, flowers, crafts, animals, reading and visiting with friends and family. She was a Christian by faith.
Married to Kenneth for 52 wonderful years.
Survivors include: daughter, Anita Murray (Rick) Epperson of Shelbyville; grandsons, Matthew (Haley) Epperson and Nathan (Ashley) Epperson; great grandchildren, Ellie Yates, Ember Epperson, Finnick Epperson and Everleigh Epperson; siblings, Kenneth (Linda) Cunningham of Moore Co., Helen (Jimmy) Neese of Moore Co., brother in law ,William Grogan of Moore Co. ,Cathy Murray McCart of Bedford County and John McCart of Bedford County; also many nieces and nephews, and wonderful caregivers and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Compassus Hospice, the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association or to Middle TN Spay Neuter Clinic.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
David Eugene Olson
David Eugene Olson, age 88, of Wartrace, passed away August 15, 2023, after an extended illness.
The family will receive visitors 4-6 PM Friday, August 18, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Additional services and burial will be in North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Hoff Funeral Home is handling these services.
He was born May 6, 1935, in Rushford, Minnesota, to the late Reuben Kenneth Olson and Bernadette Albertine Olson. He was a builder of houses in and around Bedford County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Bass, of Shelbyville, and a grandchild, Jeremy.
Survivors include his children, Keith (Pamela) Olson, of Lakeland, Florida, Kevin Olson, of Nashville, and Debbie Richter, of San Antonio, Florida; a brother, Ted Olson, of Minnesota; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
George Verburg, Jr.
George Verburg, Jr, age 67 of Tullahoma, went to be with his Lord on August 15, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
George was born March 20, 1956, in Oskaloosa, IA to the late George and Christina Swaan Verburg. He was raised in Pella, IA having graduated from Pella High School class of 1975 and attended auto body trade school for two years before entering the work force. He gained employment with Vermeer and worked there for 35 years before retiring and worked an additional 3 years with Moore County Co-op. He relocated to Tennessee in 1997 and lived there until his passing.
In his free time, George enjoyed fishing (mainly crappie), loved attending and being active at his church, and his favorite activity was polishing his 1966 ½ black Ford Mustang that he had re-built from the ground-up and won many trophies at car shows.
He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years; Lavannah “Bonnie” Blosser Verburg of Tullahoma; children, Angela (Jason) Kroes of Pella, IA, David (Vanessa) Verburg of Colorado Springs, CO and Christina Steen of Pella, IA; grandchildren, Kayla (Cody) Keen, Travis (Sadie) Bouwman, Justen Sterk, Aundrea (Austin) Dart, Alexandra Steen, Tobey Steen and Emmalee Steen; great grandchildren, Jaeger, Adilyn, Jameson, Haizley and Aubrey; sister, Connie (Keith) Coffer of DeMotte, IN; brothers, John (Bonnie) Verburg of Pella, IA and Ted (Margie) Verburg of Wheatfield, IN; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2023, at Way of the Cross Church with Pastor Rudy Wilkerson officiating. (Church’s address:1340 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398) Following services George’s body will be sent to Pella, IA for burial at a later date.
Visitation with the family will be held prior to funeral services beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Way of the Cross Baptist Church Building Fund by mail: 1340 Dinah Shore Blvd. Winchester, TN 37398.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mary Christine Stafford Craighead
Mary Christine Stafford Craighead, 100, died on August 15, 2023 after a brief illness at Carriage House Inn in Shelbyville, TN. She was born March 9, 1923 near Sugar Creek in Jackson County, TN, as the first child of Edd Gore Stafford and Ara Francis Moss Stafford. On December 22, 1939, she married Glynn Craighead, and they were married for 52 years until his death in March, 1992. They lived near or in Gainesboro, TN, from their marriage until 1956 when they moved to Shelbyville, TN. In 1991, they moved to Chapel Hill, NC, and in 1994 Christine moved back to Shelbyville where she has resided until her death. She was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Glynn Craighead (b. Apr 28, 1945; d. June 17, 2016), and two brothers, Ralph Eugene Stafford and Thurman Gore Stafford. Christine is survived by one son: Wade Edward (Ed) Craighead (b. Nov 24, 1942) who is married to Linda Wilcoxon Craighead. She is also survived by seven Grandchildren (Jason A. Craighead of Raleigh, NC; Benjamin H. Craighead of Salisbury, NC; Joshua A. Craighead and Justin A. Craighead of Panama City, FL; Wade W. Craighead, and Daniel E. Craighead of Atlanta, GA, and Margaret C. Shuster of Louisville, KY) and seven great-grandchildren. Christine and Glynn were members of the Southside Church of Christ, where she has been an active member. She was a quiet model as an Elder’s wife, and for years she
was a Sunday School teacher. More recently she has continued to demonstrate her care for others in small but meaningful ways such as providing cards of “speedy recovery” and sympathy for those who were ill or have lost a loved one. She has lived by a deep and abiding faith, reflected in core religious beliefs and a life-guiding principle of doing what you can to help others. She was an avid sports fan, listening many nights to Shelbyville high school games and regularly watching her favorite college athletic events on television until very near the end of her life. She was a resilient and independent person coping well with the accidental drowning death of her father when she was four-years-old and the very rapid health decline and death
of her beloved husband in 1992. After working for many years in retail clothing stores, she spent the last 20 of her working years as a seamstress making wedding and prom dresses for many women in Bedford County, coats for Tennessee Walking Horse riders, window treatments for many Shelbyville houses, and altering and repairing clothes for which many Bedford County citizens will fondly remember her. The family would like to express their gratitude to her many friends who have cared for her, visited her, and taken her to many appointments during the past few years. They would also like to express their gratitude to the residents, staff, and all her care givers at Carriage House Inn, which has served as her home for the past eight years. Her many friends and family will deeply miss her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in her name to the
Fellowship Hall Building Fund of the Southside Church of Christ, 108 Narrows Road,
Shelbyville, TN 37160, or to the Child and Adolescent Mood Program, Emory
University, 12 Executive Park, Atlanta, GA 30329.
A memorial service will be conducted by Jeff Smith, former Minister of Southside Church of Christ, on Friday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. The memorial service will be in the Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, 2022 N. Main Street, Shelbyville, TN., where the family will receive friends
from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. The burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Cemetery in Jackson County, TN.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Judy Faye Gambill
Funeral services for Judy Faye Gambill age 69 of Shelbyville will be held 11 A.M. Friday August 18, 2023 in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jim Sorrells and Jamie Byrom officiating. Burial will follow in the Smiths Chapel Cemetery in Moore County. Judy passed from this life Monday August 14, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Visitation with the family will be held 4-8 p.m. Thursday and again 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Full obit to follow.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Fannie Jane Pinkston 95 of Shelbyville died August 15, 2023. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 19th,at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Rev. Doug Dezotell officiating.Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. She was born December 25, 1927 in Bedford County toher parents, the late James Aubrey Moore and Ola Mae Bartlett Moore. She was a native of Bedford County; former employee of Cosmolab, Inc. of Lewisburg and a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Howard (Shelly) Pinkston, Gale (Carol) Pinkston, Glen (Peggy) Pinkston, Michael (Lisa) Pinkston,erry (Lisa) Pinkston all of Shelbyville; a sister, Mai Foster of Shelbyville; thirteen grandchildren, Christopher Pinkston, Kristin McBay, Lisa Mansfield,Gary Pinkston, Karen Pinkston, Jason Pinkston, Jamie Pinkston, Mickie Pinkston, Christy Semtak, Amber Wilkerson, Kimberly Ford, Amanda Pinkston, Joshua Pinkston; fourteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Anne Ellen Pruitt
Anne Ellen Pruitt, age 94 of Lima Ohio, passed from this life August 3, 2023, after an extended illness.Graveside Funeral Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Hazel Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Rasnick officiating. Visitation will be held 10-12 a.m. Saturday, August 19th, prior to graveside service in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
Full obituary will be released at a later time.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mary Ellen Popadines
Mary Ellen Popadines, age 65, of Shelbyville, TN passed from this life Saturday August 12, 2023 at her son’s residence in Shelbyville, under the care of Alive Hospice. A celebration of life will be held September 2nd at 2pm at First Baptist Church of Michie in West TN.
Mary was born on December 2, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wallace Webster and Marilyn Murray, she was a school teacher for the Headstart program for many years.
Survivors include her children; Clinton (Veronica) Rajaniemi of Shelbyville, Brent Rajaniemi of Van Buren Township Michigan, grandchildren; Kai Rajaniemi, Amber Rajaniemi, and Clint Rajaniemi Jr all of Shelbyville, siblings; Lisa (Ben) Martin of Michie, TN, Lori Taffar of Michigan, and Doris Hooten of Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parent’s Mary is preceded in death by a sister Joyce Webster and her husband Douglas Popadines.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mary Clyde Sparks
Funeral services for Mary Clyde Sparks, 61 of Nashville, Tennessee will be held at Church of the Advent, Nashville on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM, the Reverend Brian McVey presiding. Ms. Sparks passed from this life on August 12th at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro after an extended illness. Visitation will be held 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at the church.
Born on October 21, 1961 in Nashville to the late Loman and Sara Pinnell Sparks, she was a lifelong resident of Nashville. Ms. Sparks graduated from Franklin Road Academy, earned her bachelor's degree from The University of the South (Sewanee). She was a member of the choir and the vestry at Church of the Advent. She was a member of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem. She was the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Brentwood at Breakfast, and active in Tennessee Episcopal Cursillo.
She is survived by: an aunt, Nanci (Tommy) Smith; cousins, Linda Wooten (Dennis) Parker; Chris (Jenny) Sparks, Chris Sparks Jr., Catherine Sparks (Mike) Erskin, Karen, Robert, Genie; caregivers, Judy Dudley, Brea Cox, Candida Bannister, Pam Jackson and Jeanmarie Hill, and numerous extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Advent, Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem or the American Cancer Society.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Kathryn Phillips York
Funeral services for Kathryn Phillips York, age 79 of Shelbyville will be held 11:00 am Thursday August 17, 2023 in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Mrs. York passed from this life Saturday, August 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
Visitation with the family will be held 5-8 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 16, 2023 at the funeral home.
Kathryn was born January 8, 1944, in East Chicago, Illinois to the late Lamon Avery Phillips & Nellie Irene Calderwood Phillips. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Garnett Ethel Montejano, Shirley Jane Taylor and Joe Ann Kidder.
Mrs. York worked with Eaton Corporation and then Schneider Electric before retiring in 2010. She enjoyed bible study, growing vegetable and flower gardens, camping, fishing, eating-out and her favorite was “dinner and a movie”. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include: sons, Larry York of Shelbyville, Douglas Edwards of TX; grandchildren, Larry, Destiney & Tylor York and Darian & Valaria Tipton; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Phillips of OH, Patty Sue Webb of PA, and Julene Nesbitt of OH; brothers, Arnold Phillips of OH, Lamon Phillips of Tullahoma; several nieces and nephews; and loving companion of 40 years, Michael Forrester of Shelbyville. .
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Virgil E. Johnson
Mr. Virgil E. Johnson was born on January 22, 1932, in Faribault County, Minnesota. He passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, NHC Healthcare Tullahoma, and Hospice Compassus.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnson; four children: Lt. Col. Ret. Scott Johnson (Alice) of Shelbyville, TN, Curt Johnson (Julie) of Marietta, GA, Brett Johnson (Cheri) of Ooltewah, TN, and Liz Osthoff (Glenn) of Roswell, GA; grandchildren: McLain Johnson (Sara), Leigh Cooksey (Grant), Patrick Johnson (Cori), Rebecca Schuetz (David), Bryan Johnson, Drew Chartrand (Molly), Jennifer Johnson, Luke Osthoff, step-grandchildren: Donavon Robitaille (Nicole), and Jim Robitaille; great-grandchildren: Sadie Johnson, and Davy Johnson; and step-great-grandchildren: Xavier Taylor, Tristan Taylor, Tristan Robitaille, Alyssa Robitaille and Liam Robitaille; sisters: Margaret Schow and Violet Kalis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Martha Johnson, and his brothers-in-law Harlin Schow and Henry Kalis.
After beginning his education in a one-room country schoolhouse, Virgil graduated from Kiester High School. Virgil served in the U.S. Army from 1952 - 1954, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Minnesota State University in 1958.
Virgil met his beloved wife Patty working in a local cafe when a customer ordered an off-menu item, a BLT sandwich, so Patty showed him how to make one. They were married three months later—68 years ago this month.
The same year Virgil and Patty welcomed their first child in 1958, Virgil began his career at Jostens, Inc., where he would spend the entirety of his successful 36-year career in business. Having visited the town several times on business trips, Virgil recognized Shelbyville as a wonderful place for Patty and him to raise their four children. They moved to Shelbyville in 1970 when Virgil became manager of the Shelbyville Josten’s plant, a position he held until his retirement in 1994. All four of their children would go on to graduate from Shelbyville Central High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Just as he was a loyal family man and business leader, Virgil was also dedicated to serving the Bedford County community through many leadership roles and affiliations. His children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Bumpa,” joked he was the busiest retired person they knew. He served two terms as a Bedford County Commissioner and was a key leader in the successful effort to bring an Industrial Development/Commerce Business Park to Bedford County. Virgil took special pride in his involvement with the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. He was a TWHNC board member from 1993 to 2003, serving as chairman of the property committee for many years, during which he oversaw the construction of 30 new barns, the covering of Champions Arena, installment of a new drainage system, and the development of the Celebration Plaza, including the Owner’s Wall and Hall of Fame Monument. Virgil served as Chairman of the Board during his final year of service and was named to the TWHNC Hall of Fame. Virgil also served as the interim CEO of TWHNC, and in 2019 he was awarded the Evan Lloyd Adamson Humanitarian Award for his outstanding service and commitment to the Celebration.
His many other civic contributions included: active member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he was a former Sunday school teacher and council member, as well as treasurer for 50 years; past president and 34-year member of the Shelbyville Optimist Club; chairman of former mayor H.V. Griffin’s advisory board; and several roles related to his children’s activities, including Cub Scouts, Little League, and the Shelbyville Central High School Quarterback Club.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Rev. Rick Stevenson will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 16, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Virgil would be honored with contributions to Christ Lutheran Church, 500 Elm Street, Shelbyville, TN, 37160 or St. Judes Children’s hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38150.
Charles Xolphers Bass
Charles Xolphers Bass, III, passed away August 10, 2023, after an extended illness.
There will be no services at this time.
He was born December 6, 1956, in Lackland, Florida, to the late Charles Xolphers Bass, II, and Norma Jean Barlow Bass. He was retired from Tyson Foods.
Survivors include his son, Justin Bass, and his wife Diana, of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Betty Jane Messick
Betty Jane Messick, age 81, of Shelbyville, was born March 12, 1942 and passed from this life July 8, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System of Winchester. Per the family’s request, they chose cremation and no public services will be held.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mr. Leroy Ramey
Leroy Ramey, age 84, May 28, 1939 - July 29, 2023
Graveside services were held August 10, 2023, at Willow Mount Cemetery. No further details published.
Mary Louise Smith
Mary Louise Smith, age 73, of Bell Buckle, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home, under the loving care and comfort of her family and Gentiva Hospice.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Eddie Buckingham will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Cortner Cemetery in Bell Buckle. The family will receive visitors 11 AM until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
She was born July 2, 1950, in Bedford County, to the late Emmanuel and Willie Bell Bailey Smith. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from Clover Bottom. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her cousins, Ellen Hughes, Ronnie Campbell, Jr., Dwight Buckingham, and Gloria Buckingham; lifelong friend, Marion Collins.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Tanner Blake Moore
Tanner Blake Moore, age 22, of Shelbyville, passed away August 2, 2023.
Funerals services will be 11 AM Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate, with burial to follow in Simpson Cemetery in the Rover Community of Bedford County.
The family will receive visitors 4-8 PM Monday at the funeral home, and again one hour prior to service Tuesday, at the funeral home.
He was born April 26, 2001, in Murfreesboro, to Kevin and Robin Holland Moore. He was previously employed with Kroger, and presently working at Horn USA. He was of the Baptist Faith.Preceding him in death was a grandmother, Lanora Holland, and an uncle, Bruce Holland.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Alyssa Moore; grandparents, Joe Paul and Louise Moore, and Donald Holland; aunts and uncles, Tammy Fuller, Paula and Chris Burks, Darrell Holland, and Monty and Belinda Holland; cousins, Alex (Chelsie) Fuller, Andrea (Daniel) McCoy, Parker (Hannah) Burks, and numerous more cousins.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Gregory Lynn Tincher
Gregory Lynn “Bubba” Tincher, age 72 of Hamilton, OH passed from this life on July 23, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness.
Born on May 10, 1951 in Hamilton, OH, Bubba was the son of the late Estel W. and Glenna M. Barnes Tincher. He grew up in Hamilton, OH having graduated from Taft High School, class of 1969. After high school, he went on to attend college and play baseball in South Georgia before transferring to Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he still holds some collegian records. He was a standout pitcher in baseball both at the high school and collegiate levels.
Bubba worked as a police officer for 10 years in Nashville before moving to Bedford County in the 80s. There he began training horses with his good friend Randall Boyce and later served as an administrator with him for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department.
In the 90s he started his company Bubba’s Fencing that through hard work and dedication, served his community and formed many long-lasting friendships during its 20 year operation. Bubba retired in 2018 due to health concerns.
Bubba was a lover of Western movies, especially John Wayne, deep sea fishing, watching the Braves baseball games and most of all spending time with his loved ones and friends.
Bubba is survived by his daughter Emily Tincher Burley of Brentwood, TN, grandchildren Will and Sophie; his sister Tammy and husband Rocky Chambers, his brother Larry and wife Debra Tincher of Hamilton, OH; nephew Ryan, nieces Tricia, Tara and Kristen, great nieces and nephews Cameron, Lily, Cooper, Braylon, Oakley, Ivy, Addie, Drew and Cal; his Tennessee family Lisa White (loving companion and friend), Fallon (whom he considered his own daughter) and husband Matt Pagello, Dalyce Bird, Landry Pagello, Meredith White and extended family Tony, Matilda, Anthony, Olivia and Timmy.
A celebration of life service officiated by Tony Harris will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home. There will be a visitation held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
We would like to say a special thank you to Camille, Kim, Tracy and Sara at Hospice of Southwest Ohio for taking such excellent and loving care of him during his time of need.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or to the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
April Lynn Holt
April Lynn Holt, age 29, of Antioch, passed away July 31, 2023.
Graveside services will be 2 PM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Miller Cemetery in Christiana. Pastor Jason Scales will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
She was born July 6, 1994, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, to Darshann Hickes and Jamie Woods. She was a self-employed Lash Technician.
Survivors include her parents, Jeremiah and Jamie Dickerson; children, Syrenity Dickerson and Denzel Collier; brothers, Dominic Woods and Jared Dickerson; grandparents, Cheryl Woods, Charles Woods, and Elizabeth Dickerson; aunts, Christel Gory, Danielle Lynch, and Latosca Dickerson; uncles, Dan Gory and Joe Lynch; devoted cousins, Kelsey Watson, Kailee Poley, Nathan Woods, and many more.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Brenda Darlene Thomas
Brenda Darlene Thomas 65 of Christiana died August 2, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 6th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m.
She was born November 14, 1957 in Shelbyville to her parents the late Clarence Young Davis and Mary Lou Hull Davis.
She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Ray Wiser. Brenda is survived by her husband of 38 years, James R. Thomas; a daughter, Sandy Darlene (Keith) Belcher; step-children, Jennifer Lynn (Jared) Witham, James "Greg" Thomas; two grandchildren, Aleah Belcher and Jayden Belcher; brother, Dwayne Davis (Valarie), nd sister, Doris Floyd.
Ronald Edward Perkins
Ronald Edward Perkins, age 88, of Shelbyville, was born March 12, 1935 and passed from this life early Sunday morning, July 30, 2023, at home under the care of his family and Hospice Compassus.
Per the family’s request, they chose cremation and no public services will be held.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
Joseph Allen Pitner, Jr.
Joseph Allen Pitner, Jr., age 63, of Shelbyville, passed away August 1, 2023.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Pastor Jason Scales will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 4-8 PM Friday, August 4, 2023, at the funeral home.
He was born September 12, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Joseph Allen Pitner, Sr. and Gaynelle Marie Brown Pitner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, David Garner Pitner.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Shapard Pitner; children, Michael Scott (Aleck) Pitner and Martha Pitner (Jacob) Schettler; a brother, David (Kendra) Pitner; grandchildren, Truett Allen Pitner and Nolen Elizabeth Pitner; nephew, Joe Weston Pitner; an aunt, Lyda Zick; sister in law, Peggy (Tim) Stubblefield; niece and nephew, Megan (Casey) Houck and T. J. (Beth) Stubblefield; great nieces, Henleigh Houck and Hadlee Houck.
(Complete obituary information to follow).
Allen would be honored with memorials to the Shelbyville Bedford Public Library, 220 Jefferson Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160, (931-684-7323) and/or Habitat for Humanity, 109 Noblitt Street Suite D, Shelbyville, TN 37160, (931-684-4300).
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
William Porter Mangrum
William Porter Mangrum, age 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, and the caring staff of Lynchburg Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Tim Gunnells will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors 11 AM until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born January 21, 1938, in Wartrace, to the late Thomas Porter and Flossie Irene Bell Mangrum. A former member of the Tennessee National Guard, he was retired from Eaton Corporation and held membership at Southside Church of Christ. He was dedicated to taking care of his family, and his work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe B. Mangrum, and sisters, June Carroll and Trudy Downs.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pat Mangrum; children, Kevin (Shelly) Mangrum, Kent (Sharon) Mangrum, Kristie (Kevin) Collier, and Karen (Jamie) Harden; brothers, Hollice Mangrum and Thomas (Sarah) Mangrum; grandchildren, Katie Van Zandt, Mikayla Mangrum, Jarrett (Sidny) Collier, Jacey Collier, and Austin Harden.
Mr. Mangrum would be honored with memorials to: Southside Church of Christ, 108 Narrows Road, Shelbyville, Tennessee, 37160.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
