Obituaries
Edna Lorraine Ward
Nov 10, 2018
Edna “Lorraine” Ward, age 81, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at McKendree Villiage in Hermitage, Tennessee following an extended illness.
Lorraine was born on March 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Sebren and Jewell Moten Green. She was married to William Ward. Lorraine was a matriarch of her family and especially loved all her grandchildren....
Carol Jean Oen
Nov 3, 2018
Carol Jean Oen, biologist, feminist, information specialist, manager, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) retiree, died November 3, 2018 of a massive heart attack. Her life was characterized by her love of family and friends, love of learning, devotion to work and faithfulness to the Lutheran Church. Carol was born to Ila Filkov Blackey and Lawrence Blackey on April 19,...
Barbara Olive Olivette
Oct 20, 2018
Barbara Olive Sanborn Violette, age 62, of Adamsville, Tennessee, passed away on October 20, 2018 at Hardin Medical Center.
Barbara was born on February 19, 1956 in Bangor Maine to George Sanborn and Frances Storman Sanborn. She was married to Albert Violette, Jr.
Left her cherish her memory are his children: Albert Violette, III, Heather Violette and Angie (Paul) Leonard;...
Mr. Joel Thomas Curtis
Oct 12, 2018
Joel Thomas Curtis, age 35, of Lyles, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 12, 2018.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date to celebrate Joel’s life.
Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.cremationsocietyoftn.com.
Hugh L. Callens, Jr.
Sep 28, 2018
Hugh Callens, 72 of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday night. He was the son of Hugh Callens, SR and the late Mable Callens. Hugh lived in many places during this life, he graduated from Lebanon High School, he was also a Memphis State graduate, later earning his master’s and lived in California for several years. He moved to Murfreesboro in...
Justin Frederick Lamore
Sep 22, 2018
Spring Hill – age 49 died unexpectedly in his home.
Justin was born on February 6, 1969 to Frederick LaMore and Antonia Ferrone Orlando, in Prince William County, Virginia. On August 2, 2008, he married his best friend, Amanda Schmitt. Everyone who knew them, saw their love for each other. They completed each other and made a very special couple.
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Brenda A Gunnet
Sep 20, 2018
Brenda Marlene Gunnet, age 56, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on September 20, 2018.
Providenza Britton
Sep 13, 2018
Providenza “Trudy” Britton, age 90, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on September 14, 2018 at the home of her son and his wife.
Trudy was born on August 23, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Peter and Catherine Iacona. Trudy was the custom hand towel giver of Franklin.
She is survived by her son, John Duva; daughter, Catherine Duva...
Erle Barr
Sep 7, 2018
Erle Barr, age 64, of Lafayette, Tennessee passed away on September 7, 2018 at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Julius Edward Simpson
Aug 29, 2018
Julius Edward Simpson, age 63, of Savannah, Tennessee passed away on August 29, 2018 at Hardin Medical Center.
Julius was born on November 6, 1954 to the late James and Mary Simpson in Harlan, Kentucky.
Gary Lewis Collins
Aug 25, 2018
Gary Lewis Collins , age 64, of Clarksville , Tennessee , passed away at St Thomas West in Nashville TN
Gary was born on April 18, 1954, to Lewis J. and Barbara Jean Steverson Collins, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He grew up on a farm in Hampton Station, Montgomery County, Tennessee. He was married to Lillie Mazola Harding Collins for twenty-one...
Douglas William “Doug” Berry, Sr.
Aug 24, 2018
Douglas William Berry, Sr., age 62, of Decaturville, Tennessee passed away on August 24, 2018 at his residence.
Douglas was born on July 2, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, to Mickey Betty and Dorothy Goodstone Hartley. He worked in security until he became disabled. He was married to Angela “Angie” Messina Berry. He was an all-around good guy, who would...
Mark Christopher Shankles
Aug 21, 2018
Mark Christopher Shankles, age 49, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away on August 21, 2018 at Hardin Medical Center, in Savannah.
Mark was born on November 14, 1968, in Ft. Payne, Alabama to R B Shankles and Roberta Roberts Gardner. He served honorably in the United States Navy. He was married to Carrie Aldridge Shankles. He worked as a carpenter, contractor...
Liane Faye Hartman
Aug 20, 2018
Liane Faye Hartman, age 44, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on August 20,2018 at Standing Stone Health and Rehab, in Monterey, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.cremationsocietyoftn.com.
Terry Albert Fair
Aug 17, 2018
Terry Albert Fair, age 57, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Terry was born on April 3, 1961 to Roland Fair and Edna Rosenquest, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was highly educated, having earned B. S. in Theology and three Master’s Degrees relating to the Education field. He attended Libscomb University and...
Linda Porch
Aug 15, 2018
Linda Powell Porch passed away on August 15, 2018 peacefully at home with her family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Powell and her sister-in-law Lou Powell.
Linda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Phillip Porch; her mother, Virginia D. Powell; her two daughters, Meg Porch and Ellie Porch Vaughan (Rocky); two...
Mary Sue Simmons
Aug 11, 2018
Mary Sue Simmons of Adamsville, TN
January 23, 1952 – August 11, 2018
Mary Sue Simmons was born January 23, 1952 in Selmer, Tennessee the daughter of the late James Marlin and Ruby Hickman Price. She was a graduate of the first class from McNairy Central High School.
She was united in marriage to David Wright Simmons in 1975. Mr....
Philip Glen Kelly, Jr.
Jul 29, 2018
Mr. Philip Glen Kelly, Jr., age 55, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Hardin Medical Center.
Philip was born on June 1, 1963 in Rockledge, Florida to Philip Kelly, Sr. and Janet Lawhead Kelly. He was married to Judy Franks Kelly.
Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.cremationsocietyoftn.com.
Esther Hurd Fletschinger
Jul 19, 2018
Esther Hurd Fletschinger, age 70, of Yuma, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her residence after an illness.
Esther was born on July 16, 1948, in Tioaga County, Pennsylvania, to the late David Russell Hurd and Jane Brainard Hurd. She was the wife of Ed Fletschinger, also of Yuma. Esther enjoyed selling items on ebay and loved...
Dale Allen Ackerman
Jul 18, 2018
Dale Allen Ackerman, age 69, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.
Dale was born on August 8/4/1958 to the late Harold Raymond and Mary Jane Natvig Cypher. He spent twelve years serving honorably in the United States Navy. His mother remembers that he was a loving son, who lived life to...
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