Obituaries

Feb 15, 2011

Mrs. Annie Ruth Hardison Sanford Jones, age 94, resident Grenadiere Drive in Franklin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at NHC Nursing Facility on Fairground Street in Franklin. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Shorter Chapel A.M.E. Church, 255 Natchez Street in...

Feb 13, 2011

Shirley Melvin, age 84, died Sunday at Hidden Acres Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, TN, and a native of Oakland, MI, and the last of six children of the late Elmer Charles Jencks and Sarah Melissa Lee Jencks. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Claude William Melvin, Jr.; and two children: Toni Melvin Tucker...

Feb 13, 2011

Mrs. Betty L. Warrick, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, died Sunday, February 13 at the Hillcrest North Nursing Center in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Warrick was a native of Guild, TN, and daughter of the late Bert W. and Ollie Morgan Lowrey. She was a Registered Nurse and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Betty’s greatest...

Feb 10, 2011

Patricia Margaret Elizabeth Petrie was born in Souix Falls, South Dakota and educated in Texas, Japan, Germany, and England. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, she lived a life serving others. Pat’s life was spent fostering the differences in everyone around her while nurturing the most precious part in us all, our hearts and our souls. She was...

Feb 8, 2011

Robert Francis Flynn, 83, of Culleoka, TN, formerly of Liverpool, NY and Modesto, CA, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Gouverneur, NY, June, 2, 1927, Robert grew up in Syracuse, NY, graduated from Syracuse Central High School in 1944, followed by service in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1952, serving in WWII...

Feb 5, 2011

Feb 4, 2011

Mr. Alonzo Jones, age 72 of Manchester, TN, died Feb. 4 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, TN. Mr. Jones was a native of Coffee Co, TN, son of the late Lonnie George Washington and Lula Mae Hill Jones, and a carpenter. He is survived by a daughter: Rose Brock of Manchester.

Feb 1, 2011

Henry Chou-I Yin, age 79, died Tuesday at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Henry was a native of Shanghai, China. He worked as an interior designer and architect in Hong Kong, and retired when he moved to the United States. The son of Yin, Yee-Man and Yin, Wong Wing Sha, Henry is survived by two brothers: Yin, Twan Li...

Jan 29, 2011

Mrs. Marian R. Stillwagon, age 97 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Uniontown, PA, died Saturday evening at the home of her son, Bart. She is best remembered as a dedicated wife and mother to her family. Mrs. Stillwagon was born on July 10, 1913 to Bertram Ross and Bessie Richey Connor in Connellsville, PA. She was a homemaker, member of...

Jan 27, 2011

Thomas G. Watts, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Thursday, Jan. 27 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Julia Eastwood Watts and a Lamp Worker. He is survived by his wife: Beverly Taft Watts of Murfreesboro; Leon Watts of Lascasas, TN; and daughter: Dawn Erb...

Jan 26, 2011

June E. Culton, age 73, died of lung disease January 26, 2011 at Grace Healthcare of Franklin. She was born August 19, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island to William and Irene Ayott Houston. June has lived in Franklin, TN for four years. She was raised in Santa Monica, California, and graduated from Samohi High School. She enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Edmond Poupard as he was called until the age of 21 was born at home in Detroit, MI to Lillian Amelia and Daniel Anthony Poupard on November 12, 1937. He was given his middle name, Edmond, in honor of his deceased paternal grandfather. Charles had a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and many cousins, with whom there were...

Jan 21, 2011

Louis Lamont Beckton, age 67 of Columbia, died Friday, Jan. 21 at Skyline Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Lamont and Mary Taylor Beckton, and predeceased by his wife: Joann Schlierholz Beckton. He was a commercial fisherman and member of the Pentecostal church. Louis is survived by a brother: James Beckton of Pulaski, TN; a step-son:...

Jan 17, 2011

Gary Prince, age 64 of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, January 17, at the Countryside Nursing Home. A native of Westfield, NY, he was the son of the late Leland and Florence Tanner Prince. Gary obtained the rank of Lieutenant with the Palm River FL Volunteer Fire Department. Gary is survived by his wife: Debra Prince; and his brother: Neil Prince of...

Jan 16, 2011

Mrs. Elaine Pettit, age 81 of Columbia, died Sunday evening at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Pettit was a native of Cleveland, OH, and daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Nulick Cappaton. She was a member of the Catholic Church, a homemaker, and the widow of Carl Pettit, who died in 2008. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased...

Jan 16, 2011

Jonathan Paul “Jon” Montgomery, age 24 of Louisville, TN, died Sunday evening at his residence. Jon was a native of Riverside, CA and the son of Jimmie Paul and Anita Young Montgomery of Burnsville, NC. Jon loved the outdoors in his business and personal life. He was a carpenter and landscaper, and enjoyed hiking and other activities. His family will...

Jan 14, 2011

Mr. James Mark Counce, age 69 of Lawrenceburg, died Friday evening at the York Campus of the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Mark was a native of Savannah, TN and son of the late J.E. Counce and Mrs. Mildred Walker Counce, who survives, of Lawrenceburg. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was...

Jan 10, 2011

Douglas Paul “Doug” Lee, age 51, died Monday at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. A native of Gardena, CA, he was the son of the late Clarke David and Patricia Ruth Cummings Lee. Doug served his country in the United States Army, being stationed in South Korea in the late 1970s. He was a cook in the Army and...

Jan 10, 2011

Lois Maxine Marshall, age 86 of Castalian Springs, TN, died Monday, January 10 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Born in The Delles, OR. Lois was a homemaker and a member of Cragfont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Leona Haydon, her husband: Ambrose James Marshall; and two sisters: Leona and Betty. She is survived...

Jan 7, 2011

Julia B. Spitzler, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN died Friday afternoon at Adams Place in Murfreesboro. A native of New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Marie Tonner Bernius. Julia graduated from Hope College in Holland, MI and was an English teacher. She was later employed for 15 years as a typographer for The Phipps...