Obituaries
Anna "Ann" Mai Hudgins Thompson Morgan
Dec 20, 2023
Anna Mai Hudgins Thompson Morgan, of Fairview, age 94, passed away on December 20th at The Gardens of Providence in Mt, Juliet, Tn. Anna Mai was born on October 24, 1929. She was predeceased by her husbands Gerald Thompson and Boot Morgan, parents, Lula and Marvin Hudgins, brothers Lester and Bobby Hudgins, sisters, Patsy Keith, Mildred Gillette, and Sue Creech....
Cathye Schafer
Dec 19, 2023
Cathye Schafer, age 70, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Lyles, Tennessee. Born on April 15, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, she touched the lives of many with her warm spirit and kind heart. Cathye's passing is certainly a loss felt deeply by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her daughter, Kellye Holt Whitmore, parents, Fred Cooper, and...
Bud Webb
Dec 19, 2023
Morris "Bud" Aaron Webb, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born on August 29, 1938, in Jemison, Alabama, Bud lived a remarkable life filled with passion, perseverance, and an unwavering love for his family.
Preceded in death by sister Carole Salter and brother Bobby Webb.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eddie Webb; children, Perry Aaron...
Jo Dorris Anderson
Dec 18, 2023
Jo Dorris Anderson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18. She was a cherished soul whose love for her Lord Jesus Christ touched the lives of many through the years.
As a youth, Jo Dorris Jones attended Waverly Place United Methodist Church, where her faith took root and flourished. It was during her time...
Joe Hendricks Fox
Dec 16, 2023
With a heavy heart, Austin Peay State University's athletics department announces that Hendricks Fox, an alumnus, veteran, and longtime philanthropist, passed away Saturday. He was born on May15,1929 on Lick Creek, Tennessee.
Hendricks Fox is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Elizabeth Fox; brother, Charlie Fox Jr.; sisters, Sarah Fox and Lois Davis. He is survived by his...
Warren Conner
Dec 14, 2023
Warren Conner of Fairview, Tennessee passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on November 15, 1952. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family, going fishing, antiquing, working on model cars, and watching westerns. He also had a passion for helping others whenever he could and riding motorcycles. He was of the...
Carolyn Myatt
Dec 13, 2023
Carolyn Myatt of Fairview, Tennessee passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born on April 1, 1949, to Willie Mae Ivey and Clarence Alfred Ivey.
Among the many responsibilities and joys of being a mother, she enjoyed spending time with her family the most.
Carolyn was of the Church of Christ denomination.
She...
Leshia Bess
Dec 12, 2023
Leshia Batson Bess of Bellevue, TN passed from this life on December 12, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born on February 2, 1955 to Peggy Jo and Jesse Dewey Batson of Nashville, TN.
Leshia graduated from Bellevue High School in 1973 and MTSU (Alpha Delta Pi) in 1977 before becoming a super teacher in the Metro...
Russell Edward Hicks
Dec 11, 2023
Russell Edward “Eldorado” Hicks, legendary steel guitarist and monument to his family and to music, passed away on December 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. He spent his final moments surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, who cherished him every last minute.
Russ was born on March 13, 1942 in Beckley, West Virginia to Goldie Mae and Lawton...
Barbara Long
Dec 9, 2023
Barbara Long passed away on December 9, 2023, in Dickson, TN. She was born on January 26, 1941, in Boston, MA.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, John Long, Sr., daughters, Laura Long, Deonna Long; parents, Earl and Annette Nezery.
Survivors include son, John Long, Jr.; grandchildren, Hannah Long, Luke Boren, Kelly Boren, Jace Glass, Emily Hardcastle; sisters, Carol...
Jennifer Rose Rutherford
Dec 9, 2023
Jennifer Rose Rutherford passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 63, in the loving arms of her husband and comfortability at home. Born on August 8, 1960, in St. Louis, MO. Jennifer’s life was filled with many friends, family, and much love which was evident with the visits, cards, and support as she fought the terrible brain...
Libby Shaw
Dec 7, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Shaw, beloved to her family and many friends, went home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1946, and led an extraordinary life that touched the hearts of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, June Ingram Elmore and Harry Austin Elmore of Knoxville, TN.
Libby is survived...
Thomas Graves Ritter
Dec 6, 2023
Thomas Graves Ritter went home to be with his heavenly family on December 6th, 2023. Tom was born April 10, 1966, to Margaret and Edward Ritter in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his father Ed Ritter, his sisters Amy and Linda Ritter, sister and husband Edie and Jim Sloan, brothers and wives Ed and Marlene Ritter and Jim and...
Joan Phyle
Dec 6, 2023
Joan Phyle passed away peacefully in her sleep to be with her Heavenly Father on December 6, 2023 at the age of 96. She loved Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, her family, reading her Bible and singing hymns. She was loved dearly by her family and will be missed a great deal. Surviving relatives include the following: Sun Lambert-Daughter,...
Ray Glenn Roberts
Dec 6, 2023
Ray Glenn Roberts, 94, of Nashville, TN passed peacefully at home the morning of December 6 surrounded by family. He was born on December 18, 1928, in Manchester, TN, to the late Walter Hale and Beulah Roberts. Glenn was a family man to the core. Nothing made him happier than gathering the whole family together to celebrate an event or...
Jean Curfman
Dec 4, 2023
Jean Caruthers Curfman, age 81, of Nashville, TN passed peacefully at home on December 4, 2023. Jean was born on May 5, 1942. She is preceded in death by her father, William Rudolph Caruthers and mother, Edna Rust Caruthers, husband, Forest Walter Curfman, Jr.
Survived by her daughter, Beverly Curfman, sisters, Joan Weaver and Myrna Sullens, several nieces and nephews,...
William Murphey Rainey
Dec 3, 2023
William Murphey Rainey (Bill) passed away on December 3, 2023, in Franklin, TN. at age 86. He was the son of William Rufus Rainey and Mary Murphey Rainey of Macon, MS. Bill was born in Electric Mills, MS. and grew up in Macon, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Annie Louise Chancellor and Mary...
Dustin James Brumley
Dec 3, 2023
Dustin James Brumley, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2023, at the age of 30. He was born on January 4, 1993, in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his determined spirit, mischievous pranks, strong work ethic and sense of humor, Dustin leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard Brumley; uncle Rocky Patterson...
Renota Meadows Jesperson
Dec 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Renota Meadows Jesperson, born on January 4, 1962, and peacefully departed from this world on December 2, 2023. She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and later resided in Madisonville, Tennessee.
Renota is survived by two loving sons, Robert Meadows of Madisonville, TN, and Shayne White of Nashville,...
Wendell Williams
Dec 2, 2023
Wendell Long Williams, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2023. He was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina and is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Williams and Ralph Williams and his sister Juanelle Oliver. He is survived by his wife Linda W. Williams, and daughters Wendy Williams Hunt and Cindy Willliams-Hite (Michael). He...
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