Obituaries
Gregory Blaine Mcfadden
Jun 26, 2011
Gregory Blaine McFadden, age 55 of Iron City, TN and Elkhart, IN, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Iron City. He was a native of Elkhart, IN, son of the late Orville and Joan Strycker McFadden, and trained to serve others in nursing. He is survived by three sons: Andrew Blaine McFadden of East Ridge, TN, Zachary Blaine McFadden of...
Beverly Kay Barton
Jun 24, 2011
Beverly K. Barton, age 50 of Springfield, TN, died June 24, 2011. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of Mr. Earl Dean Barton of Franklin, KY and the late Evelyn King Barton. In addition to her father, Beverly is survived by two brothers: Ken Barton of Louisville, KY and Roger Barton of Franklin, KY; and a sister:...
Martha Ruth Adcock
Jun 24, 2011
Martha Ruth Adcock, age 54 of McMinnville, TN, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at NHC-Smithville. She was born August 16, 1956 in McMinnville to the late Ned Maxey and Josephine Turner Terry. Additionally, she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents: George and Laura Turner; paternal grandparents: George and Tribbie Grace Terry; and her beloved aunt: Mrs. Martha Kelsey. She...
Bill Houck
Jun 23, 2011
Mr. William Walker “Bill” Houck, age 85, most recently of Brentwood, TN, died Thursday, June 23 at the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville, TN. Born in Huntington, WV, Bill grew up in Elmira, NY, the second son of the late Harvey and Irma Walker Houck. While still in high school, at age 17, he joined the United States...
Harry South
Jun 19, 2011
Harold Joseph “Harry” South, Sr, age 61 of Hohenwald, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 19 at LifeCare Center in Centerville, Tennessee Harry was a native of Flint, Michigan and son of the late Gordon McDowell and Mrs. Mary Keenan South of Michigan. He was a millwright and commercial carpenter, and a member of the Blondy Church of God in Hohenwald. He...
Ernest Sweeney Eppes, Sr.
Jun 19, 2011
Mr. Ernest Sweeney Eppes, Sr., age 73 of Bon Aqua, TN, died Sunday evening, June 19, 2011 at his residence. A native of Frankln, TN, he was the son of the late Fred and Rose Moss Eppes. He was self employed as a diesel mechanic and a member of the Baptist Church, and served his country in the United States...
Kenneth Ray Steele
Jun 15, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Ray Steele, age 62 of Puryear, TN died peacefully Wednesday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family. A native of Owensboro, KY, Kenneth was the son of the late Earsley Lee and Emma Mildred Bratcher Farmer. He was a member of the UAW and was raised in the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of...
Corwin Vickery Venn
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. Corwin Vickery Venn, age 94 of Murfreesboro, died peacefully at his daughter’s home on June 8, 2011. Mr. Venn was a native of Conception Junction, MO and son of the late Henry and Nelly Dallas Venn, but spent his childhood in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked on the Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years and was a longtime member...
Bill Junker
Jun 8, 2011
Charles William “Bill” Junker, age 83, died peacefully at home on June 8, 2011 with his wife of 60 years, Patsy Hillman Junker and their children, Jennifer Junker White, Gretchen Junker Byars and Kurt Hillman Junker at his side. He is additionally survived by eight adoring grandchildren and his children-in-law, Kreis White, Steven Byars and Jennifer Schaffel Junker. Preceded in...
Verba Hutton
Jun 6, 2011
Verba D. Hutton, age 70 of Clarksville, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at her residence. At her request, no services are to be planned.
Peggy Wilcher
Jun 2, 2011
Peggy Jean Wilcher died June 2, 2011 at her home in Tullahoma. Peggy was born March 6, 1947 in Houston, TX, the third of seven children of William and Mary Arnold. She grew up in Greenwood, LA and met her future husband, George Wilcher, at Louisiana Tech. They married in 1968. Peggy completed her college education at the University of...
Beruta Vanhook
May 28, 2011
Mrs. Beruta Y. Vanhook, age 72 of Columbia, died May 28, 2011 at her residence. Beruta was a native of Olaa, HI and daughter of the late William “Bill” and Helen Pzysk Yoeman. She is survived by her husband: Clinton J. Vanhook Sr. of Columbia; two sons: Clinton J. Vanhook Jr. of Conroe, TX and William L. Vanhook of Columbia;...
Clara Taylor
May 25, 2011
Ms. Clara Etta Taylor, age 73 of Pikeville, TN died peacefully at her residence on May 25, 2011. A native of Mabelton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Celeste and Bessie Lee Harrington Taylor and retired from Scientific Atlanta. Ms. Taylor is survived by two brothers: Dennis Taylor of Mansfield, GA, and Ray Taylor of Walnut Grove,...
Bill Burden
May 23, 2011
William Phillip “Bill” Burden, age 55 of Franklin, died Monday, May 23 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Bill was a native of Landstuhl, Germany and son of William Phillip Burden Sr and Suzanne Prevot Burden. He served his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Special Agent in Criminal Investigation. He is survived by his...
Eli Lewis Choate
May 22, 2011
Eli Lewis Choate, age 79 of Ozark, Missouri, formerly of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born on December 17, 1931 in Wrigley, TN to Vernie and Lula Skelton Choate. Eli was retired with 39 years of service in the United States Navy. His...
Clyde Jesse Hester
May 15, 2011
Mr. Clyde Jesse Hester, age 83 of Summertown, died Sunday morning, May 15 at Hidden Acres Nursing Center in Mt. Pleasant, TN. Mr. Hester was a native of Frankfort, KY and worked with his wife, Sheila, in the mobile home industry making repairs and adding needed skirts and siding to homes. He served his country for a period of time...
Daniel James Tomblinson
May 15, 2011
Daniel James Tomblinson, age 25 of Mt. Pleasant, TN, died Sunday morning, May 15 at his residence. Daniel was a native of Osage Beach, MO and when he was able, was a truck driver. He is survived by his mother: Rayetta Rayhart Smith of Mt. Pleasant; step-father: Curtis Smith of Farmington, MO; sisters: Lacey Wallace of Farmington, MO, Samantha Sides...
Bonnie Mozel Allen
May 14, 2011
Mrs. Bonnie M. Allen, age 86 of Simpsonville, SC, passed suddenly from this life on May 14 while visiting family in Smyrna, TN. Mrs. Allen was a native of Snyder, TX and daughter of the late William Henry and Opal Mae White Waldrip. he was a seamstress and taught others the skills of sewing and fashion. Even in retirement, her...
Thomas Ray Dahn
May 11, 2011
Thomas R. Dahn, age 56 of Iron City, TN, died Wednesday evening at his residence, with his family at his side. Thomas was a native of Columbus, IN, son of the late Thomas and Meda Chapman Dahn, and of the Catholic faith. He was active in real estate, owning properties in several Florida communities. He is survived by his son:...
