Obituaries
Donald Spencer
Jan 28, 2023
Donald Kenneth Spencer, 82, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on January 28th, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Don was born on May 8th, 1940, to Harold Spencer and Anna Ziefel Spencer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Don graduated from St. Marys High School, West Virginia, in 1958 and went on to study engineering at Marshall University.
Don...
Judith Carolyn “Carol” Tyson
Jan 26, 2023
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Judith Carolyn “Carol” Nash Tyson passed away at age seventy-nine. Born to Cosby Kelly (C.K.) and Ruth Carolyn Mills Nash, Carol grew up in Ft. Myers, FL, also spending much time with family in Lilburn, GA along her brothers, Cosby Kelly Jr. (Kelly) and Richard Kimberly (Kim). Carol was an accomplished and celebrated musician, performing...
William “Bill” Vincent Papaik
Jan 26, 2023
William “Bill” V. Papaik, age 89, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully at his son’s residence on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Bill was also a successful businessman and real estate developer.
Bill was born November 24, 1933, in Eveleth, Minnesota to the late John and Fern Papaik. He married Gail (Dawson)...
Lenoir Gail Kinkade
Jan 6, 2023
Lenoir Gail Kinkade was born October 7, 1938. She died after living a full, productive and rewarding life on January 6, 2023. Her life was precious to her family, friends and church members. Her loss is sorely felt by those of us who love her best. She worked for decades for the Castner-Knott company working mostly as a retail department...
Michael A. Escue
Jan 4, 2023
Michael “Mike” Anthony Escue, age 59, of Summertown, TN passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mike was a retired carpenter by trade and worked many skilled labor jobs.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Walter Escue and brother, Ronnie Escue.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Escue of Summertown, TN; two sons,...
Troy Winters
Dec 19, 2022
Troy Winters, age 58, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, in Bon Aqua, Tennessee.
Troy was born on August 22, 1964, to the late Joe and Willie Christine Winters.
He enjoyed what life had to offer. Troy loved to go fishing and camping on the days he wasn’t hard at work. For most of his life, Troy has always...
Michael R. Ranshaw
Dec 5, 2022
Michael R. Ranshaw, 68, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully while under hospice care on December 5, 2022 from complications due to thyroid cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Ellyn (nee Manis, Willmann) Ranshaw, Children Peter Ranshaw, Matthew (Brooke) Ranshaw, Molly (Brian) Hartfield, Thomas (Alexandra) Ranshaw, Maggie (Houston) Hagler, and Emma (Hutch) Martinez. Surviving grandchildren are Michael...
Billie June Simmons
Dec 4, 2022
Billie June Simmons 84, of Thompson’s Station, TN, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Billie was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on June 12, 1938, to the late Earl Gill and Mary Johnson Gill.
She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1956 and married Marvin Dean Simmons in 1957. They lived in several states during the start of his long career...
Kerry Wayne Soule
Nov 25, 2022
Kerry Wayne Soule, age 70, passed away in his home peacefully surrounded by his family in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee on Friday, November 25, 2022.
Kerry was born on October 20, 1952, to the late EmmaJean McFarland Soule in Greenville, Kentucky.
Kerry served in the Navy and while in the Navy he became a Certified First Assistant working in surgery and...
Sammie Embry
Nov 19, 2022
Sammie Ray Embry, born February 20, 1944, passed away on November 19, 2022, at his home at the age of 78. He was born in Dyersburg, TN and served in the US Air force, and after retirement worked for Radio Shack before opening his own video production company.
Sam is survived by his wife, Joan Embry, his four children,...
Roger Dale Pulley
Nov 1, 2022
Roger Dale Pulley, age 73, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Roger was born on July 18, 1949, to the late Dewey and Aileen Long Pulley in Waynesboro, Tennessee.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving family: Greg Pulley, Sabrina Stults, and Jeff Rumbaugh, with their spouses, Wayne Grimes and Amanda Rumbaugh; Charlee and Tristen...
James “Jack” Shelburne, Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
James “Jack” Shelburne Jr., age 52, was called home on October 14, 2022 at
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. He followed the angel’s path
traveled by his mother Della Terry and father James Shelburne Sr. before him. He is
survived by his wife of 22 years Tina Shelburne; his brother Wendell Slaughter; his
sisters Billie Locke, Desiree Shelburne,...
Kevin Carroll
Sep 14, 2022
Kevin D. Carroll passed away on September 14, 2022 after losing his battle with a long term illness. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by loved ones.
Kevin was born on April 10, 1953 to the late Paul and Anne Carroll in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Kevin loved to work with his hands he loved building 3d wooden...
Sharon Luella Williams
Sep 5, 2022
Sharon “Sherry” Luella Williams, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sharon was born on April 24, 1951, to the late Robert Lavern Jones and Mary Etta Warfield Jones in Lansing, Michigan.
Sharon worked for many years as a graphic artist and ad sales at Creative Graphics in Jackson, Michigan. She...
Stacy Poore
Aug 22, 2022
Stacy Poore, age 53, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Stacy was born on March 24, 1969, to Dean Poore and the late Mary Poore in Crossville, Tennessee.
Stacy enjoyed reading very much. She also adored her cats and family. She will be deeply missed by all.
Stacy is preceded by her mother: Mary Poore
Stacy is survived...
David Barnes
Aug 16, 2022
David Barnes, age 58, passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee on August 16, 2022.
David was born on December 30, 1963, to the late Walter Raymon Barnes and Bessie Ida Barnes in Nashville, Tennessee.
David was a very witty man. You could make some comment and he would come right back to you. He was also a very...
Michael Skinner
Aug 11, 2022
Michael R. Skinner, age 63, passed away too soon on Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Michael was born on March 27, 1959, to the late Calvin R. Skinner and Mattie Ann Skinner in Erin, Tennessee.
He was a wonderful brother, husband, father, friend, and fisherman. His charismatic spirit will be deeply missed by all the lives he touched.
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Michael Richard Jones
Jul 31, 2022
Michael Richard Jones, age 52, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Decaturville, Tennessee.
Michael was born on June 26, 1970, to the late Monte A. Jones and Sandra L. Coleman Jones in Jackson County, Oregon.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors, target shooting, and his sweet cats, Lily and Gus ( aka Big Sexy). After high school, Mike spent time in...
Jimmie Calvin Jones
Jul 26, 2022
Jimmie Calvin Jones, 67, passed away in his home on July 26, 2022 in Christiana, Tennessee.
Jimmie was born on November 20, 1954 in Texas to the late Wade Calvin Jones and Betty Goodwin Jones.
Jimmie dedicated most of his life to sports, especially baseball. Baseball was so important to Jimmie. He had the honor of being the sports photographer...
Jerry Dale Borden
Jul 22, 2022
Jerry Dale Borden, 57, of Florence, AL passed away on Friday July 22, 2022. Jerry was born on February 21, 1965, in Florence Alabama to Roger Borden and the late Brenda Borden.
Jerry was a one of kind man that could light up a room as soon as he walked in. He would make any situation a funny one. He...
