Obituaries

Feb 28, 2014

Dorothy Jean “Dot” Alexander Higgins, age 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, February 28, at Carriage House Inn in Shelbyville. Dot was born December 2, 1935 in Shelbyville, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ollie Pittman Alexander. She was the wife of 26 years of the late Charles D. Higgins, Sr. Dot had worked in her younger...

Feb 23, 2014

NaKeysha was born in Orlando, FL on July 23, 1979 to Gwendolyn Rose Mbuvi of Newport News, VA, and spent the majority of her life in Montgomery, AL. She worked as a Customer Service representative. NaKeysha was a free spirit who loved her family, and cherished her friends. She will be remembered for her uplifting and positive outlook on life...

Feb 21, 2014

Feb 18, 2014

Mrs. Amanda Carroll, age 79, of Clarksville, passed away on February 18, at her home in Clarksville surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Amanda was born October 24, 1934 in Harlan, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie and Stella Noe Belew. She was a homemaker and found most enjoyment from being with her family. Amanda was the wife...

Feb 18, 2014

James Floyd Thorpe, 72, passed away February 18, 2014 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN. James was born February 14, 1941 in Memphis, TN to the late James and Florence Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Fanin of Jasper, AL; brother, Eddie Thorpe of Savannah, TN; and aunt, Doris Pruitt of Brighton, TN. The family would...

Feb 17, 2014

Bruce James “Manny” Ritchey, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Monday, February 17, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by those who loved him. Manny was born December 7, 1929 in Indiana and had spent most of his life working as a mechanic. For the last 20 – 25 years he had spent his life in Lawrenceburg and was...

Feb 12, 2014

Judith Rae Ferrell Overstreet, age 61, of Nashville, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, at Alive Hospice of Nashville. Judith was a devoted wife and extremely proud mother. She worked for HCA as a Customer Service Supervisor. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Overstreet and their son, Justin, of Nashville; mother, Jana Rae Ferrell of Nashville; one sister, Jackie...

Feb 8, 2014

Opal Maidean Barnes was born April 11, 1924 in Fayetteville, TN to Richard and Viola Barnes. She passed away on February 8, 2014 in Murfreesboro, TN. She relocated to Nashville TN in 1942 after the untimely death of her 1st husband James Bradford, where she lived out the remainder of her life. She met and married Gilbert Humphreys and they...

Feb 7, 2014

Feb 7, 2014

Mrs Gladys Marie Wessels has passed away in Clarksville Tn at the age of 91. Mrs Wessels formerly of Memphis Tn, Singapore, St. Louis, Chicago, Gary In, Iowa City Ia, Denver Co, Guam, Valdosta Ga, Washington DC, Quincy I’ll was born Gladys Marie Reese at the Reese family home in Harrisburg Il on Nov 2 1922 to Richard C “Mac”...

Feb 5, 2014

Feb 1, 2014

Linda Jane McHenry Fleming was born November 1, 1945 in Milford, DE to the late Myrtle Tull and Silas McHenry. She passed away at home in Nashville, TN on February 1, 2014. She was a graduate of Middletown High School and attended the University of Delaware. She was retired from bookkeeping after a long career that included positions with The...

Feb 1, 2014

Sanna Lillian Eubanks, 81, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 in her home in Lobelville, TN. Sanna was born January 31, 1933 in New Orleans, LA to the late Matthew and Laura Callio. She loved the wildlife and was an avid book reader. Along with her parents, Sanna is preceded in death by her sister, Penelope White. Mrs. Eubanks is...

Jan 30, 2014

Mrs. Ida McCarty, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, January 30, at Signature Health Care in Clarksville following an extended illness. Ida was born September 24, 1940 in Jackson, MS. She was the daughter of Decindy Wesley. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Linda Collins of Clarksville, Tommie Nicholson of Jackson, MS and Debbara Nicholson of...

Jan 29, 2014

WILLIAMS D. BIG G GEHRES, 93 3/4, passed away January 29, 2014. He was passionate about theatre, his friends, aeronautics, amateur radio, teaching, and world travel. Bill earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College 1941 and a Master of Arts 1949 from George Peabody College for Teachers. He spent two summers at Berea College and studied theology. He served as...

Jan 27, 2014

Janine Hansen Brammer was born September 18, 1964 in Richmond, IN to the late Olaf Hiorth Hansen and Carolyn June Lorton Hansen. She passed away on Monday, January 27, from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. Janine was retired from the General Motors Spring Hill Plant and was a proud member of the UAW Local 1853. She was working...

Jan 26, 2014

Andre` Joseph Cummings, age 65, of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, January 26, at Grace Health Care in Clarksville. Andre` was born December 24, 1948 in Ramberuillier, France, the son of the late Richard H. Cummings and Jaromira Czerwinsky Cummings. Andre` served in the United States Army and had worked as a plumber before becoming disabled. Survivors include his two...

Jan 26, 2014

Jack McGhee, age 70 passed away January 26, 2014 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Clifford and Blanche McGhee, and his sister Carolyn. He is survived by his children Sherry Naron of Lebanon, TN. and James McGhee Trish of Waterloo, IL.; Extended family include Amanda Jeremy Henderson of Murfreesboro, TN....

Jan 25, 2014

Elizabeth L. Welch, 69, a long time resident of Chattanooga, Tn., passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in a Murfreesboro, TN healthcare facility. She has three surviving daughters: Connie Nelson, of Soddy Daisy, TN, Pam Pitmon of Murfreesboro, TN, and Nikki Meyer of Chattanooga, TN. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Hollie Nelson, Hailie Nelson, Taybor Jetter, Madison Jetter,...

Jan 23, 2014

Gloria Jean Semon 73, a bright and beautiful soul, passed on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Gloria was born in Crescent City, California, but moved to Eugene/Springfield when she was one and it was where she lived most of her entire life. Although she fought bravely she lost her battle with brain cancer just three short months after being diagnosed. She...