Obituaries

Jul 2, 2011

Robert Earl Walker, age 78 of Spring Hill, TN, died July 2, 2011 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. The Chicago, IL native was the son of the late John Charles and Frances Meryle Hancock Walker. On Feb 16, 1951 he married Patricia Bankson, only to join the US Marines days later to serve his country. Their union was...

Jun 30, 2011

Mr. Charles H. Harville, age 90 of Franklin, TN, died June 30, 2011 at his residence, with his family at his side. A native of Savannah, TN, he was the son of the late Charles Harrison and Delvia Ann Arnold Harville. He served his country during WWII in the United States Coast Guard. In June 1940, he married Orda Montooth...

Jun 29, 2011

James Earl Clark, age 61 of Franklin, TN entered into eternity “peacefully and rejoicing” in the morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2011. James was a native of Franklin, KY and son of the late Raymond Ellis and Lourana Ann Morgan Clark. He was a 1967 graduate fo Fairview High School. The following year on November 28, 1968, he married...

Jun 26, 2011

Helen Harter Garner, age 89 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died Sunday evening June 26, 2011 at the Belvedere Commons in Franklin. Mrs. Garner was a native of Tacoma Park, Maryland, daughter of the late Harold Edward and Caroline Max Garner, and widow of Byron O. Garner II. She was a long time resident of Las...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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;...

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,...

May 24, 2011

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...

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...