Obituaries

Jan 19, 2013

Robert E. McKellar, 90, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the residence of his daughter in Lebanon, Tennessee. He was born on February 26, 1922 in Indian Rock, Texas to Peter S. and Rosie Wallace McKellar. For 60 years his home was in Bastrop, LA. Mr. McKellar was a devoted member of Central Church of Christ and served in the...

Jan 17, 2013

Karen A. Tryggestad, age 64, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday evening at her home with her loving family at her side. Karen was born October 19, 1948, in Clarksville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Joe W. Puckett and Gladys Phillips Puckett. On July 26, 1969, she became the wife of Thomas “Tom” Tryggestad. Before her...

Jan 16, 2013

Mr. John William Carter, Sr., age 68, of Dover, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at his home. John was born in Loudon, TN, on October 16, 1945, the son of the late David Merrick Carter and Mary Halline Bedwell Carter. Upon his retirement a few years ago, John moved from southern Florida to the picturesque town of Dover...

Jan 14, 2013

Mr. Salvatore A.”Sal” Cariglio, age 64, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Monday morning, January 14, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin after becoming ill while visiting his brother. Sal was born September 1, 1948 in New York, NY, the son of the late Peter and Anna Maccaro Cariglio. He was the husband of Donna Duckett Cariglio of Atlanta. Sal...

Jan 13, 2013

Walter V. “Jim” McClain, age 64, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, January 13, in Smyrna, TN. Jim was born October 24, 1948 in McMinnville, TN, the son of the late Joe Haskell McClain and Georgia Pearl Turner McClain. On January 3, 1982, he married Deborah Southern and they just celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary. Jim and Debbie enjoyed fishing...

Jan 13, 2013

Rita Katia Martin, age 63, of Maryville, passed away on Sunday, January 13, at her home. Rita was born September 27, 1948 in Rouen, France, the daughter of the late Dietrich and Maria Schulze. She was a lab technician in the health care industry and was of the Lutheran faith. Rita is survived by her children, Sandra Chafin and Roger...

Jan 8, 2013

Kevin Douglas “Red” Scrimager, 56, of Knoxville, formerly of Indianapolis, departed this life on January 8, 2013. He was born March 26, 1956. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Connie Scrimager; sisters, Julie Kern, Kelli Morgan and Kim Elliott; brother, Jeremy Scrimager, and 9 nieces and nephews. The family will have a private memorial ceremony.

Jan 8, 2013

Robert Hendricks, age 85 a resident of the Hewitt House in Pulaski, TN passed away Tuesday, January 8th at Christian Care Center in Smyrna. Robert was born on April 27, 1927 to the late Cecil and Nava Hendricks in Flint, MI where he also grew up. Robert proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Jan 8, 2013

Jan 7, 2013

Jimmie Revere Davis, Sr., was born December 30, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Fl, the son of the late Paul Revere Davis and Thelma Marie Hadsock Davis. Jimmie had worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry. During the 1960s he served his country in the U.S. Army. When his children were small, they enjoyed building race cars with their father....

Jan 5, 2013

Clifton Rob Fowler age 55 of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 5, 2013 at his home with family present. He was preceded in death by his father Billie Fowler. Survived by his loving wife of 21 years Karla Conley, his mother Peggy Fowler of Silver Springs, FL, his sister Rhonda James...

Jan 2, 2013

Mrs. Joyce E. Kehir, age 85, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, at Christian Care of Rutherford County. Joyce was born May 17, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine Himmon Kramp. She was the husband of 68 years of Peter P. Kehir, also of Murfreesboro. Joyce was a homemaker who most treasured...

Jan 1, 2013

Mary Porter, age 67, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born May 9, 1945 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of the late George Butler and Janet Jacobi Butler. She was the wife of Vernon Porter of Murfreesboro. Mary spent her time as a homemaker, caring for her...

Dec 27, 2012

Mike McLeod, age 62 a long time resident of California passed away December 27, 2012 after complications from a car wreck. Mike was born on November 11, 1950 in Midland, TX to the late Wayne and Sarah Hyatt. He spent most of his life in Texas and spent the last 8 years in California. He was a supporter of the...

Dec 24, 2012

Marie Elinore McGlothlin, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2012 at Briarcliff Health Care. Born February 26, 1922 in Nashua, New Hampshire, Marie worked as a nurse all her life. The family will announce service times at a later date.

Dec 23, 2012

Linda Susan Johnson, age 63, a resident of Clarksville, TN, passed away December 23, 2012 at Walking Horse Meadows in Clarksville. Linda was born September 20, 1949 in Alexandria, VA to the late Roger and Catherine Johnson. Linda worked for many years as a nurse in New Hampshire before settling in Clarksville to be near her family. Linda is survived...

Dec 23, 2012

Dec 22, 2012

Linda Marie Pecsi, age 48, a resident of Columbia, TN passed away suddenly Saturday December 22, 2012 at her home. Linda was born November 16, 1964 in New Boston, MI to James and Marilyn Eggleston. Linda worked at multiple places in her career in food service. She was passionate about many things but most of all her family. Linda is...

Dec 22, 2012

Robert L Kaatrude, age 90, a retired fiscal and corporate executive in Venezuela, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, died at a Murfreesboro facility on December 22, 2012. Robert, a native of Wisconsin, was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s school of commerce. He served with the Air Force on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Earlier in...

Dec 22, 2012

Bonnie Darlene Lees, age 64, a resident of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in her home surrounded by family. Bonnie was born December 30, 1947 in Missouri to the late Basil and Nina Byergo. Bonnie spent many years working in special education. Mrs. Lees is survived by her husband Albert Lees of Murfreesboro, TN; Two Sons: Michael...