Obituaries
Gene Bartels
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. Eugene “Gene” Bartels, age 76 of Thompsons Station, TN, and New Port Richey, FL, died Monday at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Mr. Bartels was a native of Greenville, MS and son of the late Albert & Irene Gassell Bartels. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force, and was a graduate...
Carnetha Manookian
Feb 28, 2011
Mrs. Carnetha Manookian, of Brentwood, died on her 91st birthday, February 28, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was a native of Rock Island, TN and daughter of the late Walter and Ethel Allen Blankenship. She was a graduate of David Lipscomb College. After college, she moved to Washington DC to work. There she met Norman Manookian, and married...
Barbara Casey
Feb 27, 2011
Barbara Ann Casey, age 68 of Erwin, TN, died at her residence on Sunday, following a brave battle. The Washington Co, TN native was the daughter of the late Ernest and Pauline Yates, but will be remembered most as a mother and caregiver. Barbara devoted her life to caring for her children, and will be missed by them. She is...
Willie James Cummings
Feb 25, 2011
Mr. Willie James Cummings, age 91 of Memphis, TN, died in the morning hours of Friday, February 25, 2011. Mr. Cummings was a native of Helena, AR, and is survived by two children: Hattie Calvin Miller and Gregory Cummings, both of Memphis, TN. Two grandchildren: Addisha Fleming and Mariah Miller, both of Memphis also survive. The family will honor Mr....
Mary D. Staples
Feb 15, 2011
Mrs. Mary D. Staples died Tuesday, Feb. 15 at her residence. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hyman and Rose Paul Dimmer, and the Executive Secretary for the American Society of Adolescent Phsychiatry. Her remains were laid to rest beside her husband, Dr. Herman Staples, who preceded her in death in 1994, at the...
Annie Ruth Jones
Feb 15, 2011
Mrs. Annie Ruth Hardison Sanford Jones, age 94, resident Grenadiere Drive in Franklin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at NHC Nursing Facility on Fairground Street in Franklin. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Shorter Chapel A.M.E. Church, 255 Natchez Street in...
Shirley Melvin
Feb 13, 2011
Shirley Melvin, age 84, died Sunday at Hidden Acres Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, TN, and a native of Oakland, MI, and the last of six children of the late Elmer Charles Jencks and Sarah Melissa Lee Jencks. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Claude William Melvin, Jr.; and two children: Toni Melvin Tucker...
Betty Warrick
Feb 13, 2011
Mrs. Betty L. Warrick, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, died Sunday, February 13 at the Hillcrest North Nursing Center in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Warrick was a native of Guild, TN, and daughter of the late Bert W. and Ollie Morgan Lowrey. She was a Registered Nurse and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Betty’s greatest...
Patricia Petrie
Feb 10, 2011
Patricia Margaret Elizabeth Petrie was born in Souix Falls, South Dakota and educated in Texas, Japan, Germany, and England. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, she lived a life serving others. Pat’s life was spent fostering the differences in everyone around her while nurturing the most precious part in us all, our hearts and our souls. She was...
Robert Francis Flynn
Feb 8, 2011
Robert Francis Flynn, 83, of Culleoka, TN, formerly of Liverpool, NY and Modesto, CA, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Gouverneur, NY, June, 2, 1927, Robert grew up in Syracuse, NY, graduated from Syracuse Central High School in 1944, followed by service in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1952, serving in WWII...
Alonzo Howard Jones
Feb 4, 2011
Mr. Alonzo Jones, age 72 of Manchester, TN, died Feb. 4 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, TN. Mr. Jones was a native of Coffee Co, TN, son of the late Lonnie George Washington and Lula Mae Hill Jones, and a carpenter. He is survived by a daughter: Rose Brock of Manchester.
Henry Chou-I Yin
Feb 1, 2011
Henry Chou-I Yin, age 79, died Tuesday at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Henry was a native of Shanghai, China. He worked as an interior designer and architect in Hong Kong, and retired when he moved to the United States. The son of Yin, Yee-Man and Yin, Wong Wing Sha, Henry is survived by two brothers: Yin, Twan Li...
Marian R. Stillwagon
Jan 29, 2011
Mrs. Marian R. Stillwagon, age 97 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Uniontown, PA, died Saturday evening at the home of her son, Bart. She is best remembered as a dedicated wife and mother to her family. Mrs. Stillwagon was born on July 10, 1913 to Bertram Ross and Bessie Richey Connor in Connellsville, PA. She was a homemaker, member of...
Thomas Gerald Watts
Jan 27, 2011
Thomas G. Watts, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Thursday, Jan. 27 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Julia Eastwood Watts and a Lamp Worker. He is survived by his wife: Beverly Taft Watts of Murfreesboro; Leon Watts of Lascasas, TN; and daughter: Dawn Erb...
June Culton
Jan 26, 2011
June E. Culton, age 73, died of lung disease January 26, 2011 at Grace Healthcare of Franklin. She was born August 19, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island to William and Irene Ayott Houston. June has lived in Franklin, TN for four years. She was raised in Santa Monica, California, and graduated from Samohi High School. She enjoyed spending time with...
Chuck Poupard
Jan 22, 2011
Charles Edmond Poupard as he was called until the age of 21 was born at home in Detroit, MI to Lillian Amelia and Daniel Anthony Poupard on November 12, 1937. He was given his middle name, Edmond, in honor of his deceased paternal grandfather. Charles had a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and many cousins, with whom there were...
Louis Lamont Beckton
Jan 21, 2011
Louis Lamont Beckton, age 67 of Columbia, died Friday, Jan. 21 at Skyline Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Lamont and Mary Taylor Beckton, and predeceased by his wife: Joann Schlierholz Beckton. He was a commercial fisherman and member of the Pentecostal church. Louis is survived by a brother: James Beckton of Pulaski, TN; a step-son:...
Gary Lynn Prince
Jan 17, 2011
Gary Prince, age 64 of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, January 17, at the Countryside Nursing Home. A native of Westfield, NY, he was the son of the late Leland and Florence Tanner Prince. Gary obtained the rank of Lieutenant with the Palm River FL Volunteer Fire Department. Gary is survived by his wife: Debra Prince; and his brother: Neil Prince of...
