Obituaries
Connie Sue Herring
Aug 4, 2011
Connie Sue Dodd Herring, age 48 of Lawrenceburg, TN, died on Thursday morning, August 4 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Connie was born in Columbia, TN on January 5, 1963 to Leslie J.D. and Bonnie sue Lilies Dodd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Debbie Dodd, and niece and nephew: Contessa...
Barney Barnhart
Jul 28, 2011
Mr. Charles E. “Barney” Barnhart, age 77 of Gatlinburg, TN, died in Cookeville, TN on July 28. A native of Champaign, IL, he was the son of the late Floyd and Eva Marie Winters Barnhart, and step-son of the late Charles “Art” Tiffin. Barney was a retired veteran from the United States Coast Guard, after 21 years serving in Search...
Arthur Ives Luck, Jr
Jul 21, 2011
Arthur Ives “Art” Luck, Jr., age 62 of Athens, AL, died Thursday, July 21 at the Limestone County Hospital in Athens, AL. Mr. Luck was formerly from Clifton, Tenn. Art was the son of the late Arthur Ives Luck, Sr and Mrs. Clara Mae Luck of Columbia, TN, formerly Clifton. He served as a merchant marine and worked in construction...
Jack Willard Scharrer
Jul 20, 2011
Mr. Jack Willard Scharrer, age 74, resident of Taylor Road in Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his residence. Born on January 24, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Ovid and Mary Elizabeth Kaploch Scharrer. Jack was the husband of Sue Stone Scharrer of Columbia. He was a veteran having served in...
James Edward Glidewell
Jul 17, 2011
Mr. James Edward Glidewell, age 60 of Iron City, TN, died July 17 at his residence. He was the son of the late Milton Forrest and Maybelle Arrington Glidewell and worked as a Crane Operator. James is survived by three children: Destiny Glidewell of Fulton, KY, James Montana Glidewell of S. Fulton, TN, and Toni Marley of Fayetteville, NC; five...
Jo Ann Lokey
Jul 14, 2011
Mrs. Jo Ann Lokey, age 77 of Columbia, died Thursday afternoon at her residence. A native of Lawrenceburg, she was the daughter of the late Farris and Mary Thomas Reed. Jo worked in the Box Office of the Ryman Auditorium for many years, greeting visitors with her smile and caring personality. Additionally, she was a member of the Methodist Church....
Suzanna Blanch Pratt
Jul 14, 2011
Suzanna Blanch Pratt, age 74 of Clarksville, TN died July 14 at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville. Suzanna was a native of Junction City, KS and daughter of the late Robert and Helen Bennett Woodruff. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and member of Commnity Church of Clarksville. She is survived by three children: Vickie Anderson of Clarksville, TN,...
Charles Edward Bryant
Jul 12, 2011
Charles Edward “Charlie” Bryant, age 73 of Nolensville, died Tuesday, July 12 at his residence. A native of Guthrie, KY, Charlie was the son of the late John and Maggie Pulley Bryant. He was a construction worker and member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife: Lorene Rhoten Bryant in...
Robert Earl Walker
Jul 2, 2011
Robert Earl Walker, age 78 of Spring Hill, TN, died July 2, 2011 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. The Chicago, IL native was the son of the late John Charles and Frances Meryle Hancock Walker. On Feb 16, 1951 he married Patricia Bankson, only to join the US Marines days later to serve his country. Their union was...
Charles Harding Harville
Jun 30, 2011
Mr. Charles H. Harville, age 90 of Franklin, TN, died June 30, 2011 at his residence, with his family at his side. A native of Savannah, TN, he was the son of the late Charles Harrison and Delvia Ann Arnold Harville. He served his country during WWII in the United States Coast Guard. In June 1940, he married Orda Montooth...
James Earl Clark
Jun 29, 2011
James Earl Clark, age 61 of Franklin, TN entered into eternity “peacefully and rejoicing” in the morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2011. James was a native of Franklin, KY and son of the late Raymond Ellis and Lourana Ann Morgan Clark. He was a 1967 graduate fo Fairview High School. The following year on November 28, 1968, he married...
Gregory Blaine Mcfadden
Jun 26, 2011
Gregory Blaine McFadden, age 55 of Iron City, TN and Elkhart, IN, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Iron City. He was a native of Elkhart, IN, son of the late Orville and Joan Strycker McFadden, and trained to serve others in nursing. He is survived by three sons: Andrew Blaine McFadden of East Ridge, TN, Zachary Blaine McFadden of...
Helen Harter Garner
Jun 26, 2011
Helen Harter Garner, age 89 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died Sunday evening June 26, 2011 at the Belvedere Commons in Franklin. Mrs. Garner was a native of Tacoma Park, Maryland, daughter of the late Harold Edward and Caroline Max Garner, and widow of Byron O. Garner II. She was a long time resident of Las...
Beverly Kay Barton
Jun 24, 2011
Beverly K. Barton, age 50 of Springfield, TN, died June 24, 2011. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of Mr. Earl Dean Barton of Franklin, KY and the late Evelyn King Barton. In addition to her father, Beverly is survived by two brothers: Ken Barton of Louisville, KY and Roger Barton of Franklin, KY; and a sister:...
Martha Ruth Adcock
Jun 24, 2011
Martha Ruth Adcock, age 54 of McMinnville, TN, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at NHC-Smithville. She was born August 16, 1956 in McMinnville to the late Ned Maxey and Josephine Turner Terry. Additionally, she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents: George and Laura Turner; paternal grandparents: George and Tribbie Grace Terry; and her beloved aunt: Mrs. Martha Kelsey. She...
Bill Houck
Jun 23, 2011
Mr. William Walker “Bill” Houck, age 85, most recently of Brentwood, TN, died Thursday, June 23 at the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville, TN. Born in Huntington, WV, Bill grew up in Elmira, NY, the second son of the late Harvey and Irma Walker Houck. While still in high school, at age 17, he joined the United States...
Ernest Sweeney Eppes, Sr.
Jun 19, 2011
Mr. Ernest Sweeney Eppes, Sr., age 73 of Bon Aqua, TN, died Sunday evening, June 19, 2011 at his residence. A native of Frankln, TN, he was the son of the late Fred and Rose Moss Eppes. He was self employed as a diesel mechanic and a member of the Baptist Church, and served his country in the United States...
Harry South
Jun 19, 2011
Harold Joseph “Harry” South, Sr, age 61 of Hohenwald, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 19 at LifeCare Center in Centerville, Tennessee Harry was a native of Flint, Michigan and son of the late Gordon McDowell and Mrs. Mary Keenan South of Michigan. He was a millwright and commercial carpenter, and a member of the Blondy Church of God in Hohenwald. He...
Kenneth Ray Steele
Jun 15, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Ray Steele, age 62 of Puryear, TN died peacefully Wednesday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family. A native of Owensboro, KY, Kenneth was the son of the late Earsley Lee and Emma Mildred Bratcher Farmer. He was a member of the UAW and was raised in the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of...
Bill Junker
Jun 8, 2011
Charles William “Bill” Junker, age 83, died peacefully at home on June 8, 2011 with his wife of 60 years, Patsy Hillman Junker and their children, Jennifer Junker White, Gretchen Junker Byars and Kurt Hillman Junker at his side. He is additionally survived by eight adoring grandchildren and his children-in-law, Kreis White, Steven Byars and Jennifer Schaffel Junker. Preceded in...
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