Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Ena Diane Bagwell, age 83, of Milton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2019, at Northside Health and Rehab in Murfreesboro, Tennessee following an extended illness.

Diane was born on March 6, 1935, in Dallas, Texas, to Victor and Ruth Gaskins Ward. She married Bobby Ray Bagwell on January 22,1962 and they had two beautiful daughters together. Bobby passed...

Dec 29, 2018

Tatjana Gregory (née Tarasovich) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 29, at The Hearth at Franklin, after an ongoing battle with congestive heart failure at the age of 97.

Mrs. Gregory was born February 23, 1921, in Leningrad, U.S.S.R, and moved to the United States in 1950. She leaves as her legacy three children: Konstantin Gregory, Peter...

Dec 19, 2018

Shannon Denice Stacy Robinson, age 49, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Jackson Madison General Hospital.

Shannon was born on August 22, 1969, in St. Louis, MO to Carroll Edward Stacy and Martha Carolyn Gage Plunk. She was married to Johnnie Dale Robinson, Jr. who recalls that Shannon was a great and supportive military...

Dec 17, 2018

Kerry Don Smith, age 71 passed away at his residence in Burns, TN.

Kerry was born in McKinney, TX on March 15, 1947, to the late Lester Smith and Alma Gauldin. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Kerry later worked as a sales professional for Bellaire Watch Company. He was of the Baptist faith.

Kerry’s life...

Dec 5, 2018

Farrah, 31, of Adamsville, TN passed away on December 5, 2018.

Farrah was born on August 10, 1987 in Jackson, TN to Donald Frazier, Jr. & Sheila Frazier. She was a loving daughter and sister. She had a heart of gold. She cared for her mother daily and never left her side until her last day. She will be forever...

Nov 29, 2018

Nov 26, 2018

Mr. Danny Lynn Garner was born on August 30th, 1950 to the union of the late Annie Florence Jones Garner and William Porter Garner. He departed this life on Monday, November 26th at his home.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by son Demetrius Garner.

Danny was a fun loving man with a kind heart....

Nov 24, 2018

Andre (Andy) Plourde, loving husband, father, adventurer, raconteur, and accomplished traveler, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 24th at the age of 82. Born in Easthampton, MA in 1936, he was the son of the late Andrew and Winifred (Couchon) Plourde.

Andy had a life-long love affair with Emelie (Racicot) Plourde, his high-school sweetheart to whom he...

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....

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,...

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;...

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.

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...

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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Sep 20, 2018

Brenda Marlene Gunnet, age 56, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on September 20, 2018.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...