Obituaries
Larry Edward Drake
Aug 23, 2021
Larry Edward Drake, age 78, departed this world on August 23, 2021, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was blessed all the days of his life by the grace of God. He leaves his loving wife and treasured companion of 57 years, 3 children, and 12 grandchildren.
Larry was born July 20th, 1943 to the late Earl Lloyd...
Anthony Marina
Aug 17, 2021
Anthony Marina, age 69, passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021 in Franklin, Tennessee. Anthony was adopted into to the family of the late Ancle and Mildred Marina on February 28, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Anthony enjoyed watching marching bands perform their music and form their formations. He loved going to see the bugle and drum band in Nashville. What...
Andrew Masters
Jul 23, 2021
Andrew Louis Masters 33, of Murfreesboro TN passed away suddenly on Friday July 23, 2021 at his home after a 9 month battle with liver disease. Andrew was an inspiration for the duration of his illness and treatments, and always had a positive attitude and outlook. The world is a lesser place without him.
Andrew was born in Murphysboro,...
Albert Lees
Jul 18, 2021
Albert Gregory “Greg” Lees passed away peacefully at his home in Murfreesboro, TN on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He made a career as a machinist following his Naval service in Vietnam. Greg was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie (Byergo) Lees and his parents Ruth Head and Albert Lees. He is survived by his sons Michael (Mittie) Lees and...
Lawrence Carey
Jul 17, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Carey, age 80, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Larry was born on October 28, 1940, in Ottawa, Kansas to the late Clifford and Lois (Brubaker) Carey.
Larry married the love of his life in 1986, Lois Elaine. He spent 35 ½ wonderful years with her. Together they grew a life that was full of...
Mr. Harold Arthur Mathias
Jul 1, 2021
Harold Arthur (Joseph) Mathias, age 74, passed away July 1, 2021 in his home in Columbia, TN surrounded by his family after a long-fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Harold graced the world with his fun-loving and witty presence on February 24, 1947, in the Big Apple, born to the late Joseph Bernard and Mary Catherine Mathias.
Born on Long...
John Robert Hodge
May 23, 2021
John Robert Hodge, age 68, passed away on May 23rd, 2021, in Springfield, TN. John was born on October 18th, 1952, to the late W.D. Hodge and Margaret Wilson and grew up with three brothers and three sisters in Nashville, Tennessee.
John married the love of his life, Gerrilynn Marie Sillaway Hodge, on June 15th, 1992, where they shared nearly...
Dr. Rodger D. Eakin
May 19, 2021
Dr. Rodger Eakin – pastor, family man, and fried chicken enthusiast – died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at age 74. He was a true Original, a man who lived life expansively and exuberantly, and who had such wide-ranging hobbies as lawn care, fixing everything with duct tape and string, and sticking his finger up his nose whenever someone tried...
Christopher James Mcallaster
May 9, 2021
Christopher James McAllaster, age 30, passed away on May 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Christopher was born on July 26, 1990, in Honolulu to Robert McAllaster and Wendie (Quiel) McAllaster. He grew up in Kailua and graduated from Kalaheo High School in 2008.
He went on to finish an Associates in Science degree in Music Business and Production from Honolulu...
Shirley Delores Tester
Apr 25, 2021
Shirley Delores (Hurley) Tester of White House, TN, formally of Hurley, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2021. Shirley was born on September 7, 1942 in Hurley, VA to the late Charles Edgar and Elizabeth Louise (McLemore) Hurley. She was married to Jimmy Darrell Tester on April 11, 1959 in Buchanan County, VA. They were married...
Cletis Colene Dehlin
Apr 19, 2021
Cletis Colene Dehlin passed away peacefully at home in Tennessee on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the age of 87.
Cletis – or Colene as she was fondly known by family and friends was the eldest of three children. She was born at home in Slidell, Texas. In fact, she never had a birth certificate until much later in...
Sadie Mulliniks Davidson
Apr 18, 2021
My mother, Sadie Mulliniks Davidson, 96, died on April 18, 2021 at home. She read her last of countless books, had her breakfast, took a peaceful nap, and that was that.
Sadie was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 20, 1924 to Chasterlate Whitfield and Mildred Kelley Mulliniks. After her parents divorced, Mildred remarried Harold Bond of Cornersville,...
William Stanley “Stan” Baker Jr.
Mar 31, 2021
William “Stan” Stanley Baker, Jr., age 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. William was born in Manteno, IL on June 28, 1955, to the late William Baker, Sr. and Della Rushing Baker McGrew. He grew up in Metropolis, IL and St. Anne, IL, and graduated from St. Anne High School...
Lois Irene Kowalewski
Mar 26, 2021
Lois Irene Sauve-Gilliam-Kowalewski (known as Granny) was born on 4/15/1937 in Saginaw Michigan, to Joseph Henry Sauve and Irene May Genergeske-Sauve. Lois survived by 4 children; Deborah Lynne Gilliam(1956-2007), Dawn Marie Collins, Jefferson Davis and Olivia Gilliam, and Julie Darlene Gilliam. She also had 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Rommel and Korina Espino (Kirsten, Kaleb and Leo), Chloe, Nancee...
Virginia L. Opdahl
Mar 17, 2021
Virginia L. Opdahl (née Schnicke), age 94, passed away on March 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by family in Maryville, TN.
Preceded in death by her father, Fred Schnicke; mother, Jemima Dean Schnicke, husband, Stanton Opdahl; and brother, William Schnicke. Virginia is survived by her children: Mark (Susan) Opdahl of Moose Lake, MN, Karen (Don) Wiley of Vonore, TN;...
Brenda Murks
Mar 15, 2021
Brenda Gail Murks, age 64, passed away on March 15, 2021, in Murfreesboro, TN.
Brenda was born on July 06, 1956, in Sparta, TN to her late parents Arnold and Irene Mabe Dodson.
Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, they brought so much light into her life. Brenda...
Herman “Keith” Samson Boles Ii
Mar 15, 2021
Herman (Keith) Samson Boles, II, “Echo”, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on March 15, 2021, in Clarksville, TN.
Keith was born on September 26, 1980, in Tyler, TX to parents Susan Beaird Boles, and Charles W. Boles.
From a young age, he has been a fan of the arts. He has always been a gifted artist since grade school. As...