Obituaries

Robert J. Hancock

Robert J. Hancock

Jul 24, 2009

Robert J. “PeeWee” Hancock, age 79 of Summertown, TN died Friday, July 24 in NHC-Pulaski. Mr. Hancock was a native of Tallulah, LA and was the son of the late Charles Henry and Nettie Williams Hancock. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and was a self-employed construction worker. He was also a...

Sandra L. Mcwilliams

Sandra L. Mcwilliams

Jul 22, 2009

Sandra L. “Sandy” McWilliams, age 39 of Spring Hill, died Wednesday evening in Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Dearborn, MI and daughter of the late James Douglas Eggleston and Marilyn Suessine Eggleston of Wayne, MI, and had been employed with Waffle House. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter:...

Mary Jean Baker

Mary Jean Baker

Jul 2, 2009

Ms. Mary J. Baker, age 65 of Ethridge, TN, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 2 with her son at her side. Ms. Baker was retired from Hughes-Parker Company. She enjoyed the process of “collecting”, especially coins, and spent free time along the river, fishing. She loved her family and the time they spent together, and is best...

Nicholas Wallace Hardesty

Nicholas Wallace Hardesty

Jun 16, 2009

Mr. Nicholas W. Hardesty, Sr, age 68, died Tuesday in Lebanon, TN. He was a natvie of Dayton, OH and is survived by two sons: Nicholas W. Nick Hardesty, Jr of Lexington, KY and Tom Hardesty of Lebanon, TN; a daughter: Spring Hardesty of Sevierville, TN; his sister Nancy; and five grandchildren.

Jessica Carol Shipp

Jessica Carol Shipp

Apr 12, 2009

Jessica “Jessie” Shipp, age 20 of Summertown, died Sunday afternoon in Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The family requests memorial donations be made to The Tabernacle, 192 Railroad Bed Pike, Summertown, TN 38483. Jessie was born in Ardmore AL and employed with Java Junction in Maury Regional Medical Center. A memorial service for Jessie’s life will be celebrated...

Gayland Dean Taylor

Gayland Dean Taylor

Mar 10, 2009

Gayland Dean Taylor, age 75, died Tuesday March 10, 2009 in Via Christi – St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Dean was born in Knox City, TX, the first of three sons of Grady Leon and Lula Pearl Puckett Taylor. His early days were filled with the joys and beauty of Fannin County where he was raised. He spent many...