Obituaries

Mark Christopher Shankles

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Mr. Robert J Winchester

Mr. Robert J Winchester

Jul 4, 2018

Robert John Winchester, age 71, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on July 4, 2018.

Robert was a devoted husband and father. Outside of the home he dedicated his life to his country and served it in both military and civilian positions. He went above and beyond to mentor and teach others within the Intelligence Community. Robert was an Eagle Scout...

Mrs. Donna Bingham

Mrs. Donna Bingham

Jun 27, 2018

Donna Bingham, age 72, of Stantonville, Tennessee passed away on June 27, 2018 at her residence.

Donna was born on August 12, 1945 to the late William and Ruby Milford. She was the Salutatorian of the Adamsville High School class of 1963. She furthered her career and became a Special Ed Teacher at Pickwick Southside School for 20 years. Donna...

Randall C. Nelson

Randall C. Nelson

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Randall C. Nelson, age 61, of Dresden, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence in Dresden, following an illness.

Randall was born on August 28, 1956 in Taft, California to Clayton S. Nelson and Barbara Jean Jackson. He worked in the petroleum industry as a tank builder.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation...

Christopher Edward Mathews

Christopher Edward Mathews

Jun 19, 2018

Christopher Edward Mathews, age 49, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his residence.

Christopher was born on March 17, 1969 to Mac Mathews and Nancy Lancaster Mathews. Chris was a plumber by trade, and absolutely thrived on work. He loved putting in a hard day’s work, enjoying providing for his family. He was a dedicated...

Anna Victoria Hays

Anna Victoria Hays

Jun 18, 2018

Anna Victoria Hays, of Parsons, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting with the arrangements and condolences may be made at www.cremationsocietyoftn.com.

Brenda Lee Clark

Brenda Lee Clark

Jun 16, 2018

Brenda Lee Clark, age 56, of Madison, passed away on June 16, 2018 at Skyline Medical Center.

Brenda was born on April 27, 1962 to Arnold and Mary Neil Walker, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She worked as a cook at several restaurants during her lifetime. She was a free spirit who lived life her own way. She was a loving mother,...

Barbara Kidd Giordano

Barbara Kidd Giordano

Jun 7, 2018

Barbara Kidd Giordano, age 77, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Alive Hospsice of Murfreesboro.

Barbara was born on February 27, 1941 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to Wes and Grace Meyers Kidd. She attended secretarial school and spent her career working in the medical field as a secretary. She and her husband, Raymond T. Giordano, Sr.,...

Melisa Bazan

Melisa Bazan

Jun 1, 2018

Melisa Bazan, de 51 años, de Unionville, Tennessee falleció después de una batalla contra el cáncer el viernes 1 de junio de 2018.

Melisa nació el 19 de febrero de 1967 en Weslaco, Texas. Ella era la madre amorosa de Sarah que extrañará mucho a su madre. Ella era una persona divertida y dulce, y especialmente amaba la música y...

Zuzanne Janesikova

Zuzanne Janesikova

May 28, 2018

Zuzanne Janesikova, age 38, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away after a brief illness, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Zuzanne was born in Slovakia and came to the United States after being awarded a basketball scholarship to Martin Methodist. Zuzanne was a smart young woman, and was caring and kind to those around her.

In addition to family in Slovakia, Zuzanne...

April Lynn Hill-Lee

April Lynn Hill-Lee

May 15, 2018

April Lynn Hill-Lee, age 53, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on May 15, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

April was born on March 23, 1965 to Mildred Sue Maupin Briley. She worked in the construction business performing post-build house clean-up work. She enjoyed fishing and loved her cats very much.

She is...

Sherry “Flame” Kay Susong

Sherry “Flame” Kay Susong

May 3, 2018

Sherry Kay “Flame” Susong, age 71, of McMinnville, passed away on May 3, 2018 at her residence.

She was named “Flame” by the Cherokee nation, being a full blooded Cherokee. Many came to know her by this name during the course of her life. She was born on September 16, 1946 to Harold Wayne and Ola Mae Jones Mitchell, in...

Deana Ann Jones Hunter

Deana Ann Jones Hunter

Apr 12, 2018

Deana Ann Jones Hunter, age 47, passed away on April 12, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Deana was born on October 2, 1970 to Donald and Joan Lovell Jones in Knoxville, Tennessee. Deana was the dedicated mother of two children whom she adored. She was an extremely hard worker, striving to provide for her children under difficult circumstances. Strong...