Obituaries

Nov 28, 2010

David F. “Dave” Becton, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday afternoon at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Mr. Becton was a native of Tenino, WA and son of the late Franklin Becton and Dorothy Dyson Becton Lee Kiser. He was the owner of Quick Serve Vending Company, Inc in Little Rock, AR. He was a graduate of...

Nov 25, 2010

Mrs. Patricia A. Adams, age 69 of Antioch, TN, died Thursday evening at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Adams was a native of Ladonia, MO and daughter of the late Sidney and Elizabeth Deoblin Flynn. She was a homemaker and member of the St. Brendan Catholic Church of Mexico, MO. Patricia was a caregiver – loving and serving her family all...

Nov 24, 2010

Mr. Ernesto Berland, age 66 of Columbia, TN, died Thursday morning, November 24, 2010 at his Rolling Fields residence. A native of Havana, Cuba, he was the son of Ruben and Esther Parera Berland and was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife: Xiomara Lopez Berland of Columbia, TN; two daughters: Esther Berland of Knoxville, TN and...

Nov 24, 2010

Mr. Keith Edward Crawford, of Cookeville, TN, died in the morning hours of his 55th birthday on November 24. Keith was a metal fabricator and son of the late George J. Crawford and Mrs. Janette Guthrie Crawford. The Cremation Society of Tennessee handled local arrangements on behalf of Keith’s family, with his remains returned to them in Garden City, MI....

Nov 17, 2010

Mrs. Martha N. Knyzewski, age 84 of Spring Hill, TN, died Wednesday, November 17 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Mrs. Knyzewski was a native of Laurinburg, NC and daughter of the late Angus and Emma Lee McMillan Stewart. She was the widow of Edward Knyzewski, who preceded her in death in 1995, a member of the Presbyterian...

Nov 13, 2010

Mrs. Paula R. Walleman, age 56 of Bunker Hill Community of Giles County, died peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 13. Paula was a native of Detroit, MI and daughter of the late Orville and Maryann Perich Harju. She was the Program Director of the Impact Center, but was best known as an artist and sculptor. She is survived...

Nov 11, 2010

Joe Ray Campbell, age 63 of Columbia, died Thursday, November 11 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN. Joe was a native of Dyersburg, TN and son of Dorothy Campbell Broz of Spring Hill. He was a master barber for many years, and an artist, drawing beautiful works that are cherished by his family. Joe was a loving father and...

Nov 11, 2010

Kevin Michael Ray, 32 year old son of Tim & Pat Wilson Ray of Lebanon, TN, died Thursday morning in Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. Kevin was born in Tullahoma, TN and was a graduate of Gallatin High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother: Brian Christopher Ray of Lebanon, TN and maternal grandmother: Carolene...

Nov 4, 2010

Linda Kay Knific, age 54 of Athens, AL, died Thursday morning, November 4 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. Cremation has taken place per Linda’s wishes, with a memorial service to be anounced at a later date to celebrate her life. Linda was a native of Flushing, MI and daughter of Joseph J. Knific of Culleoka, TN and the late...

Nov 3, 2010

Mrs. Helen M. Marcum, age 73 of Tuscumbia, AL, died November 2, 2010 at the residence of her daughter in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Connersville, IN and daughter of the late Louis Bradburn and Mary Mitchell Brown. She was a retired bus driver for the Hillsborough Co. FL School System, with 25 years of service, and was...

Oct 31, 2010

James Leon Carson, Jr., age 64 of Columbia, TN, died Sunday, October 31 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. James was a native of Long Beach, CA and son of the late James Leon Carson, Sr. and Fannie Bell Elliot Carson. He made service to his country a career, spanning 30 years of service in the United States Army and...

Oct 28, 2010

Mrs. Gloria J. Gestwicki, age 83 of Clarksville, TN, died October 28 at the Clarksville Nursing & Rehab Center in Clarksville, TN. She was a native of Dunkirk, NY and daughter of the late Edward Henry and Lucille Mazur Vetter, widow of Richard Gestwicki, and a homemaker. Mrs. Gestwicki is survived by two brothers: Gordon Vetter of Dunkirk, NY and...

Oct 20, 2010

Jeffery Doyle “Jeff” Moore, age 55 of Lewisburg, died Wednesday night at his residence following an extended illness. Jeff was a native of Marshall County and served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He was an electrical lineman, working for many different contractors. Jeff was a father and friend who loved people and gave of...

Oct 10, 2010

Oct 6, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Ann Blosic Morgan, age 76 of Germantown, TN, died Wednesday afternoon at her residence with her family at her side. She was a native of Warren, OH, and daughter of the late Peter and Anna Mucho Blosic. She was a buyer for United Inns in Memphis until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, but her family was her life....

Oct 6, 2010

Russell Rogers “Russ” Cochran, age 70 of Lewisburg, died Wednesday at Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville, TN. Russ was a native of New London, CT and son of the late Russell Rogers and Janet Taft Cochran. He served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic. He served the community of Milford, CT as a firefighter with...

Sep 21, 2010

Bobby L. Pruitt, age 64 of Nashville, TN died Tuesday, Sept. 21 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Bobby was a native of Loretto, TN and son of the late Buford Irvin and Lula Virginia McDow Pruitt. He had been employed with Perry Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of top quality cheerleading apparel. He was a member of the Loretto First...

Sep 20, 2010

Michael “Mike” Dale Rosson, 54, of Summertown, TN, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN following an extended illness. Mike was born July 5, 1956 in Wyatt, MO to Veliah Rosson of Lawrenceburg, TN and the late Stevie Rosson. He was a mechanic and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by...

Sep 18, 2010

James Griffith Owen, V, age 61 of Hendersonville, TN, died Saturday, Sept. 18 at his residence. The Adams, WI native was the son of the late James Griffith Owen, IV and Genevive Busch Owen. He served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Plymouth Rock. James was self employed and founded three companies in Wisconsin and Tennessee,...

Sep 16, 2010

Mr. John Edward Gay, Sr, age 93 of Spring Hill, TN, died Thursday afternoon at his residence. Born April 5, 1917 in Sayre, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Goodall Gay. John loved to garden and enjoy the rewards of the activity. As a young man, he loved to bowl also. For many years he...