January 2009 Obituaries
Mr. Jesse Edward Sellers, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, January 01, 2009, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Memorial services will be 4 PM Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Victory Celebration Revival Church. Reverend Carl Hall will officiate.
Visitation will be 3 PM Sunday until time of service.
He was born July 29, 1942, in Jefferson County, Tennessee, to the late J. Paul and Billie Ruth Leek Sellers. He was a retired car salesman and member of Victory Celebration Revival Church.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Shelley Sellers, of Shelbyville; two sons, Darrell Edward (Alice) Sellers, of Murfreesboro and James Kevin (Linda) Sellers, of Unionville; a daughter, Rachel Fitzgerald (Matt) Reed, of Shelbyville; six grandchildren, Marshall Reed, Zoe Reed, Stephanie Sellers, Jamie Jernigan, Sarah Jernigan, and Ricky Valleho.
Memorials may be made to the Victory Celebration Revival Church, 1000 Coloredo Blvd., Shelbyville, TN 37160, 931-680-0302.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Bobby Joe Hasty, age 68, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, January 01, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, January 3, 2008, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Arnold King and Reverend Jimmy Gray will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born April 4, 1940, in Bedford County, to the late Cecil Roscoe and Katie Ruth Nelson Hasty. He was retired from Empire Pencil Company and attended Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Hardrick Hasty of Shelbyville; a son, Andy Lee, of San Francisco, California; a daughter, Kathy (Kenny) Lamb, of Shelbyville; a three sisters, Mary Frances Curbow, of Wartrace, Helen Hasty and Dianna Darnell, both of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Chasity Lamb Solomon and Bo Lamb; his faithful companion, “Buddy”.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, or American Cancer Society.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, January 12, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-6 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born November 25, 1914, in Bedford County, to the late Charles A. and Isabel Locke Molder. She was a homemaker and member of Unionville United Methodist Church. She loved to put together jig saw puzzles and taking care of her family.
She was the wife of the late Walter C. ‘Bud” Scales who passed way in 1979. A son, Alton David Scales, two sisters, Maude Crowell and Catherine Cartwright, and a brother, Charlie Molder, also preceded her in death.
She is survived by four daughters, Isabelle (Earl) Pewitt, Connie (F.Z.) King, Nancy (William) Heflin, and Helen (Kary) Collier, all of Shelbyville; a son, Rodney (Myrna) Scales, of Greenville, Pennsylvania; a sister, Marie Molder Timmerman, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; eleven grandchildren, Brent Pewitt, Sharon (Brad) Greer, Janet (Andy) Clarkson, Eric Scales, Todd (Sarah) Scales, Melanie Scales, Kelley Heflin, Robert Heflin, Barbara Heflin, Kevin (Kristie) Collier, and Bryan (Karri) Collier; nine great grandchildren, Bradley and Abby Greer, Kennedy Elizabeth Clarkson, Colton and Sawyer Scales, and Jarrett, Jacey, Morgan, and Drew Collier; her caregiver, Millie Burleson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Unionville United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of Shelbyville, or the charity of your choice.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Debbie Myers, age 66, of the Flat Creek Community, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at her home after a five year battle with ovarian cancer.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Steve Murphree will officiate, with burial to follow in Rose Bank Cemetery in Flat Creek.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born December 21, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late James J. and Ethelmae Brady Doherty. She was owner and chief manager of Gates Development, LLC, a homemaker, and owner, breeder, trainer, and exhibitor of Tennessee Walking Horses for over 37 years. She was a true animal lover.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim Myers, of the Flat Creek Community; six children, James (Lynn) Myers, Jr. of Huntington Harbor, California, Julie (John) Bruun, of Solana Beach, California, Michael (Erin) Myers, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alessandra (Tom) Carter, of Atlanta, Georgia, Felippe (Gabriella) Marques, of Los Angeles, California, and Dr. Andrew (Blair) Myers, of Birmingham, Alabama; ten grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
********************************************************************************************* ********************* Mrs. Bessie Ruth Pressgrove Mullins, age 91, of Shelbyville, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at Greenville Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be 12 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Jeff smith will officiate, with burial to follow in Pressgrove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10 AM until service time Tuesday.
She was born March 25, 1917, in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Pressgrove in 1985, and her second husband, Calvin Mullins, in 2006. She was a homemaker and member of South Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, Stan, and his wife Pam, Pressgrove, of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Isaac Pressgrove and Melissa Harp, both of Bowling Green Kentucky.
Memorials may be made to: Shelbyville Bedford County Humane Association, P. O. Box 391, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Katherine Irene Keith, age 85, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at NHC Healthcare in Murfreesboro.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery, with Dr. Drew Hayes officiating.
Mrs. Keith was born August 8, 1923 in Winchester Tennessee to the late Ollie and Helen Teague.
She was a nurse technician with the Rutherford County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Adams, and her second husband, Ernest Franklin Keith.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Terry Lee Adams and Charles Adams, and a daughter, Nettie Faye Johns.
She is survived by five grandchildren, Jimmy Hoover, Lee Hoover, and Katherine Diane Martin, all of Shelbyville, and Rochelle Cardin and Charles (Chuck) Adams, both of Murfreesboro.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Thomas Anthony Drewek, age 68, of Tullahoma, formerly of New Jersey, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.
Per his request, his remains were cremated. There will be no services.
He was the son of Anthony and Loretta Danhauser Drewek. He was a retired salesman for Brown-Forman. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Casper Drewek, of New Jersey. He is also survived by two sons, Tony Drewek of Katy, Texas, Pete (Debbie Woods) Drewek of Shelbyville, and daughter, Amy (Danny) Moore of Tullahoma, Tennessee. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard Drewek of Wisconsin, and David Drewek of Vermont, and six grandchildren, Jacob Drewek, Davis Drewek, Nicholas Moore, Jonathan Woods, Josh Woods, and Katie Woods.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Victor Theodore Skultety, age 87, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 2 PM until service time Saturday. Following the service, and per his request, his remains will be cremated.
He was born March 22, 1921, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Victor George Skultety and Elsie E. Szkurka Skultety. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and a metallurgist in the steel industry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Skultety in October 2007.
He is survived by a son, Eric (Deanna L. Printz) Skultety, of Stilwell, Kansas; two daughters, Sue. A. (Gordon K.) Bishop, of Woodstock, Georgia, and Diane E. (Mark A.) Carrick, of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren, Robert (Vicki) Cowart, Lisa Skultety, Dana Skultety, Jesse (Ann Marie) Carrick, Andrew Carrick, Rachel Carrick, Hannah Carrick, and Benjamin Carrick.
Memorials may be made to the Victor Skultety Memorial Scholarship Fund set up at Peoples Bank.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
********************************************************************************************* ************************Mr. Bryan David Tibbs, age 44, of Shelbyville, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dwight Wiser will officiate. Per his request, and following the service, his remains will be cremated.
Visitation will be 1pm until service time Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born February 1, 1964, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Edgar Lynn Tibbs, of West Virginia, and the late Barbara Catherine Caldwell Tibbs.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Wendy Lee Puckett Tibbs, of Shelbyville; a son, Matthew Bryan Tibbs and a daughter, Priscilla Kathryn Tibbs, both of Shelbyville. He attended the Himesville Church of The Nazarene.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Pricilla Ann Green Potts, age 68, of Shelbyville, entered into rest Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Donnie Jones and Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born May 1, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Green and Dorothy Morris Bess. She was retired from Sanford Corporation and a member of Edgemont Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Keith Potts.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Leonard R. Potts, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Regina Hope Potts, of Shelbyville; a sister, Sallie Darnell, of the Flat Creek Community; a grandson, Keith Enfinger; step-mother, Faye Green, of Alexandra, Louisiana, three step sisters, Dale Guidy, Geanette Jones, and Charlotte Burnaman, all of Louisiana, and a step brother, Wayne Green, of Texas.
Memorials may be made to Edgemont Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dwight Wiser will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 11 AM until service time Thursday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan David Tibbs, who passed away this past Friday, January 23, 2009.
She was born, October 9, 1963, in Patuxent River, Maryland, to Maynard and Priscilla Perry Puckett, of Shelbyville. She was formerly employed with National Pen Corporation and attended Himesville Church of The Nazarene.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Matthew Bryan Tibbs and a daughter, Priscilla Tibbs, both of Shelbyville; three brothers, Maynard Puckett, Jr. of Shelbyville, Eric Puckett, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, and Harry Puckett, of Murfreesboro.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Imogene Snoddy Jordan, age 84, of Shelbyville, entered into rest, Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, January 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Stephen Cain will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday, and again one hour prior to service Friday, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. She was born May 22, 1924, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Andrew Jackson Snoddy and Gladys Price Snoddy. She was retired from United (Atmos) Gas as office manager, after twenty five years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and GREAT MOM.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Snoddy and sister in law, Phyllis Snoddy.
She is survived by three daughters, Janice J. Cole, Jennifer Jordan, and Deborah J. (Ron) Obenchain, Sr., all of Shelbyville; three sons, Leland Jordan, of Chattanooga, Dr. John (Dr. Heather) Jordan, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Jimmy (Mary Kaye) Jordan, of Shelbyville; a brother, Jack (Carol Lee) Snoddy, of Shelbyville, and a sister, Martha Jane (Bud) Renegar, of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren, Dan Langford, David (Chastity) Langford, Ryan (Cara) Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Jennie (Charles) Haskins, Jackson Jordan, Kelsey Jordan, Lewis Obenchain, and Sam Obenchain; seven great grandchildren, Shelley Langford, Sydney Langford, David Langford, Kennedy Cole, Maddie Cole, Anna Grace Haskins, and Charles David Haskins.
Memorials may be made to the Bedford County Arts Center, P.O. Box 762, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
February 2009 Obituaries
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MS Regina Hope Potts, age 41, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born March 18, 1967, in Shelbyville, to Leonard R. Potts, of Shelbyville, and the late Ann Green Potts. She was preceded in death by her mother in January of this year and a brother, Leonard Keith Potts.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a son, Ryan Keith Enfinger, of Shelbyville, Keith’s father Ryan G. Enfinger, of Shelbyville; an uncle, Jim Potts, and an aunt and uncle, Sallie and Jerry Darnell, all of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. John Thomas Pope, age 84, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Private Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born August 16, 1924, in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, to the late Gran M. and Willie Tucker Pope. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was also a founding member of Riverbend Country Club, a member of the Bedford County Industrial Board, and held membership in the Disabled American Veterans Association. He began his barber career in the old Gunter Building and was still practicing after 71 years. He attended the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Southside Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene Sullivan Pope after fifty years of marriage, and also by his second wife of ten years, Margaret Brown Pope. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Doyle Pope.
He is survived by a son, John McClain Pope, and his wife, Jackie, of Murfreesboro, and a daughter, Linda Martin, of Clinton, Mississippi; six grandchildren, McClain Pope, Melinda Pope, Matt Pope, and Michael Pope, all of Murfreesboro, and Jessica McKercher, of Brandon, Mississippi, and Anna Harkins, of Madison, Mississippi; a great grandchild, Mya Hopkins.
Memorials may be made to Southside Church of Christ Summer Fund, Church of The Redeemer, or Disabled American Veterans.
Honorary Pallbearers: Grover Burgess, John Piltzecker, Herman Coffey, Nowlin Taylor, Mike Brown, Jay Pope, and Jerry Smith
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James C. Scott, age 92, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 21, 2009, at his home after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Fairlane Church of Christ. Geoff Giesemann and Russ Countess will officiate, with burial to follow in Wilkes Cemetery in Culleoka, Tennessee.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Fairlane church of Christ.
He was born March 31, 1916, in Culleoka, to the late Allen Burnley Scott and Bessie Bell Matthews Scott. He was a retired Educator with the State of Tennessee and had a long and impressive career. He was a graduate of Culleoka High School in 1935, and a graduate of Middle Tennessee College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1942 -1946, and in World War II. He married Jean Thaxton on November 11, 1944 and they were together until her passing in January 2008.
His teaching career began in with the fourth grade at Andrews Elementary School from 1937 until 1940. He was then Principal at Highland Park Elementary School from 1940 – 1942. He was principal at Whitthorne Jr. High from 1947-1958, principal at White County High 1958-1959, and principal at Marshall County High School from 1959-1966. He then became principal at Shelbyville Central High School where he served from 1966 until 1975. In 1979, he retired from Tennessee Preparatory School, bringing an end to a career in education than endured 42 1/2 years.
He held interim positions as Superintendent of Tennessee Children’s Home, Principal at Columbia Academy, and Principal at Eakin Primary School.
He loved to work on the farm and did so most all of his life. He owned and managed J & J Farms from 1967-2002.
He was past president of the Education Associations in Marshall, Maury, and Bedford Counties. He was also past president of the Bedford County Retired Teachers Association. At one time he was a member of the Rotary Club in Lewisburg, Sparta, and has been active in the Shelbyville Rotary Club since 1966. He was an active member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau in Marshall and Bedford Counties.
He was a member of the Church of Christ since 1932, where he served as a Deacon of Church Street Church in Lewisburg. He became an Elder for the old Main Street Church of Christ in 1972, and was still active in his church, Fairlane Church of Christ.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Thaxton Scott, and his wife, Kathy, of Rockvale, and a daughter, Jeanie Elizabeth Raymond, and her husband Glenn, of Lewisburg; a brother, Donald Matthews Scott, of Columbia and a sister, Dr. Margaret Butler, of Roswell, Georgia; four grandchildren, Josh Fitzgerald, Josh Scott, Jordan Scott, and Hannah Scott; three great grandchildren, Isabella Fitzgerald, Jackson Scott, and Cohen Scott.
Memorials may be made to: The James and Jean Scott Scholarship at Freed Hardeman University, 150 East Main Street, Henderson, Tennessee 38340, 1-800-630-3482,www.fhu.edu
Pallbearers: Mike Bone, Fred Shelton, Joe Ben Cartwright,, Charles Armstrong, Jay Graham, Lendell Massengale, Josh Fitzgerald, Josh Scott, and Jordan Scott
Honorary pallbearers: Deacons and Elders of Fairlane Church of Christ and Members of he Shelbyville Noon Rotary Club
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. William Thomas Pugh, age 75, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, February 27, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Gilley Andrews will officiate, with burial to follow in Hopper Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born August 2, 1933, in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, to the late Houston Mead and Sadie Bell Batten Pugh. He was retired as a machinist with Durango Boot Company. He attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Goss in 2008, and his second wife, Peggy Leverette Pugh in 1997. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kitty Diane Lovvorn and a brother, Paul Pugh.
He is survived by a son, Billy Pugh, and his wife Linda, of Shelbyville; three daughters, Peggy Nichols, of Shelbyville, Connie Price, and her husband William, of Shelbyville, Pam Sullivan, and her husband Tom, of Wartrace; a brother, Houston Meade Pugh, and his wife Sylvia, of Shelbyville; three sisters, Sarah Clark, and her husband Noble, of Russellville Kentucky, and Mable Foster, and her husband L.C., of the Wheel Community, and Jessie Horton, of Shelbyville; six grandchildren, Amy Kay DeArmond, Amanda Lynn Davidson, Lori lane Lindsey, Misty Renea Throneberry, Jeremiah Thomas Sullivan, and Michelle Walker; six great grandchildren, John Lovvorn, Chelsey Asherbranner, Hunter Davidson, Addisyn Lindsey, Cali Throneberry, and Laela Throneberry.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
********************************************************************************************* ********** Mrs. Willie Beatrice Hord, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Bright Temple Church of God In Christ. Elder Willie Rippy will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Hord Cemetery on Union Ridge in Wartrace.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.
She was born April 22, 1919, in Union Ridge to the late John Watson Cortner and Mary McMahon Cortner. She was employed in the cafeteria at Bedford County Hospital and Nursing Home. She was a member of Kings Chapel Church of God In Christ.
She was preceded by her husband Comer Hord in 2001, and a daughter, Shirley Hord.
She is survived by two sons, Comer ‘Squeaky” Hord, and Joe Hord, both of Wartrace; two daughters, Margaret Norton and Faye Buckingham, both of Shelbyville; a sister, Lynda Johnson, of Shelbyville; her caregivers, Krista Hord and Phillip Sutherland; ten grandchildren, and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Francisco Quevedo Bravo, age 55, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday at St. William Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 PM Friday at the old St. William church until service time.
He was born January 13, 1954, in Michocan, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Arellano, of Shelbyville, and his children, Nayeli Quevedo, Alejandro Quevedo, and Ana Quevedo, all of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Bonnie Sue Pethoud Mason, age 46, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
Memorial services will be 11 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Per her request, her remains were cremated.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
She was born April 7, 1961, in Harbor city, California, to Dan Kay and Eileen Rasmussen Pethoud of Beatrice, Nebraska. She was a truck driver.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Everett and Violet Rasmussen, and Paul Gray. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Daniel Pethoud, and his wife Bonny, a sister, Jolene Pethod; grandmother, Jean Gray; a niece, Danni Pethoud and a nephew, Jonathan Pethoud, all of Beatrice, Nebraska; her companion, Bob “Foxy” Carter, of Shelbyville; and her ex-husband and good friend, Doug Mason, of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Gladys Christine Rose, age 88, of Shelbyville, entered into rest Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Tom Rouseau will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was the wife of Olen Rose, who passed away in 1971, and the mother of, Charles “Bubba” Rose, who died in 1999. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Elmer Spurgeon, Grady Spurgeon, Boyd Spurgeon, and Coy Spurgeon, and two sisters, Amy Bryant and Annie Clayton.
She was born June 9, 1920, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late James and Hattie Clayton Spurgeon. She was retired from Southside School Cafeteria, and kept children in her home. She loved to play bingo and was the “Ultimate Nanny”. She was a member of Cannon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Harold (Kay) Rose, of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Tina (Trevan) Townsend, of Brentwood, Mike (Kristy) Rose, of Franklin, and Matthew Rose, of Deason; three great grandchildren, Adam Townsend, Grey Townsend, and Grace Rose; a sister in law, Wynelle Spurgeon, of Toledo, Ohio.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Cannon United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers: Mike Rose, Trevan Townsend, Adam Townsend, Grey Townsend, Matthew Rose, Hershel Thrasher, and Donald Spurgeon
Honorary Pallbearers: J.C. Giles
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Kristan Nicole Miller, age 20, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Don Herron will officiate, with burial follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Murfreesboro.
Visitation will be 10AM Tuesday until service time.
She was born February 22, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. She worked as a telemarketer for the Reading for Education program. She is survived by her husband, Jim Miller, of Shelbyville; four daughters, Savannah, Hannah, Kameran, and Kaylah, and a son, Jonathan; her mother, Kimberly Williams, of Shelbyville, her father Scott, and his wife Danette, Williams, of Hartselle, Alabama; a brother, Scott Williams, Jr. of LaVergne, Tennessee; grandparents, Sharon Williams, of Cornersville, and Ed Williams, of Hohenwald.
She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Alice Bonifant, age 78, of the Halls Mill Community, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 12, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 Am Monday, February 16, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Emmitt Arnold will officiate, with burial to follow in Mapleview Cemetery in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born December 24, 1930, in Carrolton, Ohio, to the late Ellis and Mary Pelley Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Edward Bonifant, Sr. in 1988, and a son, Carl Bonifant, Jr., in 1976. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Moore.
She is survived by three sons, Rockey (Linda) Bonifant, of Murfreesboro, Ricky Bonifant, of Shelbyville, and Dale Bonifant, of Murfreesboro; two daughters, Barbara (George) Smith and Christine (Jose) Rodriquez, both of Shelbyville; 12 grandchildren, Lance Corporal George Smith, III, Jennifer Botello, Allisha Lee, John E. Driver, Jr., Brandi Moreno, Heather Driver, Lynnie Bonifant, Mark Bonifant, Ricky Bonifant, Jr., Matthew Bonifant, David Moore, and Toni Anthony; and nine great grandchildren, Alden Moreno, Christopher Moreno, Allison Underwood, Brandon Driver, Lilly Anna Botello, Eric Botello, Natalie Jones, Alexander Bonifant, and Maura Faye Anthony.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Ronald Dwight Aderholdt, Sr., age 77, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday at St. William Catholic Church. Father Richard Driscoll will officiate. Burial will take place in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Visitation will be 4-8 Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born July 4, 1931, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Carl E. and Eva Aderholdt. He was a retired police officer with the city of Poughkeepsie, New York, and then worked with the Dutchess County Highway Department and Traffic Safety Board, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. He was an active member of St. William Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Aderholdt, after 43 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, Lamar Aderholdt, and Eldon Aderholdt and Bernice Conti, and a sister in law and brother in law, Maxine Aderholdt and Louis Conti. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gertrude Bowman Aderholdt, of Shelbyville; two sons, Ronald (Lucy) Aderholdt, Jr. of Unionville, and Christopher (Maureen) Aderholdt, of Hudson, New York; a daughter, Deborah (Tim) Droz, of San Jose, California; step son, Danny (Cindy) Whitfield, of Shelbyville, and step daughter, Paula (Ewald) Merchant, of Shelbyville; a sister in law, Helen Aderholdt, of Poughkeepsie, New York; three grandchildren, Ronnie Aderholdt, Anna Aderholdt, and Evan Droz; step grandchildren, Donya Whitfield, Katie Logan, Valerie Parks, Mandy Lawter, and Jessica Hollis; great grandchild, Lucas Aderholdt.
Memorials may be made to:
National Parkinson Foundation
Office of Development
1501 NW 9th Street/Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136
1-800-327-4545
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
March 2009 Obituaries
Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Funeral Service begins at noon, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Bright Temple Church of God in Christ, 516 Elm Street, Shelbyville, Tennessee
Officiant: Elder Larry James Crismon, II and the Eulogist: Elder Andrae Phillip Crismon
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made the Larry James Crismon, Sr. Scholarship Memorial fund at First Community Bank, 207 Elm Street, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
Fay Lawson Crismon was born September 16, 1923 in Bedford County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Charlie and Alberta Hodge Crismon. He departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2009.
Fay received his early education at Union Ridge School in Wartrace, Tennessee. He enlisted in the United States Army on April 2, 1943 serving in the Battle of New Guinea, World War II. He was wounded on August 11, 1945 while serving his country; this resulted in the lost his left arm. He received several honors for his service: Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Bronze Battle Star and Good Conduct Medal.
He was united in holy matrimony to his sweetheart, Dorothy Lorraine Crismon on October 16, 1949. This year would have marked their 60 year anniversary. To this union two children were born. One son, Larry James Crismon, Sr, preceded him in death on March 23, 2009. His sister, Charlene (Ma Dear) Green, also preceded him in death on January 15, 2000.
In his early years he attended Union Ridge Church of God in Christ. In his later years, he started fellowshipping with Bright Temple Church of God in Christ. He was a faithful member of the Men’s Sunday School Class until he was unable to attend due to his illness.
Fay Lawson Crismon leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife and caregiver, Dorothy Lorraine Crismon of Shelbyville, Tennessee; son, Frederick Owen (Sharon) Crismon of Nashville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Brenda Phillips Crismon of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; grandsons, Larry James (Carissa) Crismon, II of Memphis, Tennessee and Andrae Phillip Crismon of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; two great-grandsons Joseph Lorenz and Justin Blake Crismon of Memphis, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Margaret (Otto) Watts of Carson, California, nephews; Alton (Valerie) Green of Nashville, Michael Howard of Dayton, Ohio; nieces, Thressia (Dejuan) McClure of San Diego, California, Patricia Green of Nashville, Tennessee, Cardelia (Lonnie) Bender of Mt Juliet, Tennessee, Lois (Reginald) Webster, of Carson, California, Brenda (Danny) Henderson, Riverside, California, Dorlyn Howard, Altdena, California; devoted cousins Eugene (Olivia) Ray, Pamela Kelso, Betty Chunn and family; caregiver, Cathy Jernigan; and a host of cousins and friends.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mr. Garan A. Maupin, age 25, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, March 23, 2009, at Bright Temple Church of God In Christ. Dr. Robin Kimbrough will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The body will lie in state Monday from 10 AM until time of service. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until time of service.
He was born May 15, 1983, in Murfreesboro, to Gary Crumbie and Shelia Maupin, of Shelbyville. He was a 2001 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School. He was presently enrolled in Draughons Jr. College in Nashville and was to graduate at the end of this year. He was also employed with Food Lion as manager of the Dairy Section.
He is survived by his mother, Shelia Maupin, of Shelbyville; a brother, Malik Gates and a sister, Olisha Maupin, both of Shelbyville. Several aunts and uncles and great aunts and uncles and cousins are also left to mourn his passing.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Billy “Bill” W. Porter, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Community Care of Rutherford County. Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday at Galilee Primitive Baptist Church. Pastor Craig Carmichael will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Fayetteville
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born January 8, 1943, in Lincoln County, to Will A. Porter, of Shelbyville, and the late Audi Lee Green Porter. He was a retired machinist from Eaton Corporation and was a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Petersburg.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Irene Pitts Porter, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Cynthia Hamilton, and her husband Harvey, Jr., of Murfreesboro; three brothers, Roger, Ronnie, and Larry Porte, all of Shelbyville; six sisters, Shelia Boleyjack, of Hendersonville, Jo Ann Pitts, of Franklin, Tennessee, Robbie nelson, of Newton, Georgia, Carolyn Porter, Martha Porter, and Marsha Porter, all of Shelbyville; two granddaughters, Alexandra Hamilton and Kayla Hamilton, both of Murfreesboro.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Gregory Mark Junghans, age 63, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
The family will receive visitors 3-5 PM Thursday the Shelbyville Rec Center.
He was born April 29, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Roderick and Mary Slater Junghans. He had a career in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his parents Roderick and Mary Slater, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; seven children, Theresa Clayton, Tammy Junghans, Jeff Junghans, Heather Junghans, Stuart Junghans, Trevor Junghans, and Sharon Junghans; two sisters, Barbara Johnson and Cathy Atkinson, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. John Dwayne Williams, age 38, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, march 18, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Michael Shannon will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born March 29, 1970, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to Jerry W. Williams, of Shelbyville, and the late Judy Cook Williams who passed away March 6, 2009. He was employed with Tyson Foods and worked previously with AutoZone.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his companion, Melissa Rutherford, of Shelbyville; two sisters, Amanda K. Marsh, of Belfast, and Muriel Scroggins, and her husband Toby, of Lynnville; four nieces and nephews, Lucas Joel Marsh, Sabrina Noel marsh, Trey Scroggins, and Jerry Ray Scroggins; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Mrs. Katherine L. Kennedy, age 74, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest at her home, Monday, March 16, 2009.
Per her request, her remains were cremated. There will be no services. There will be no visitation.
She was born June 2, 1934, in Manchester, to the late William Minus Leatherman and Maxine Virginia Bryan Leatherman. She was retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Workforce Development.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Ramsey Leatherman.
She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Carey Kennedy of Shelbyville; a son, Patrick Kennedy, and his wife Roxanne, of Nashville; two daughters, Katherine Lori Kennedy, of Shelbyville, and Rebecca Fults, and her husband Mark, of McMinnville; an aunt, Linda Gentry, of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Judy Katherina Williams, age 57, of the Wheel Community, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at her home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Michael Shannon will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born March 22, 1951, in Bedford County, to the late John A. and Ruth Etheridge Cook. She retired from Cascade School as a teacher’s aide. She was known as “ Mother ” to hundreds of children at Cascade School.
She was preceded in death by a brother, John David Cook.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jerry W. Williams, of the Wheel Community; a son, John D. Williams, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Amanda K. Marsh, of Lewisburg, and Muriel F. Scroggins, and her husband Toby, of Lynnville, Tennessee; a brother, Carl Wayne Cook, of Shelbyville; five sisters, Shirley Dye, and her husband Glendon, of Shelbyville, Sara Dean, and her husband Joe, of the Flat Creek Community, Agnes Meredith, and her husband Steve, of Shelbyville, Toni Welsh, and her husband Mark, of Shelbyville, and Zedia Fanning, and her husband Billy, of Shelbyville; four grandchildren, Lucas Joel marsh, Sabrina Noel Marsh, Trey Scroggins, and Jerry Ray Scroggins.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mr. Kenneth Richard Smotherman, age 53, of Shelbyville, died Friday, March 06, 2009, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. Memorial services will be 6 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Ralph Thomason will officiate. Per his request, his remaisn were cremated.
Visitation will be 4 PM Tuesday until time of service.
He was born December 16, 1955, in Shelbyville, to Elizabeth Marie Harden Thomason, of Shelbyville, and the late Ellis Richard Smotherman. He was employed with Calsonic before failing health forced him to retire. He attended the Baptist church.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Thomason, and her husband Ralph Greenlee Thomason, of Shelbyville, and three sons, Zachary Neal Smotherman and Peyton James Keith, Tommy McAdams, all of Shelbyville; two daughters, Morgan Taylor Campbell and Tonya King, both of Shelbyville; a brother, Johnny Smotherman, and his wife Karen, of Shelbyville, and two sisters, Debbie Carlene Ferguson and Cynthia Richardson, and her husband Ryan, all of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Helen Cleo Claybourne, age 77, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Scott United Methodist Church. Dr. Robin Kimbrough will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.
She was born September 27, 1931, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Henry B. and Ethel Cleo Ray Hamilton. She was retired from Empire Pencil Company after thirty years of service, and was a faithful member of Scott United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Raymond Hamilton.
She is survived by a son, James Claybourne, of Shelbyville; four grandchildren, Tracey Williams, Kimberley Williams, Tammy Copeland, and Carl Johnson; seven great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Manuel Lopez Cortez, age 30, of Shelbyville, died March 10, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be 5 PM Today, March 11, 2009, at St. William Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mexico at a later date.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements
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2009 Obituaries
Mrs. Minnie Eliza Reed Segroves, age 95, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. Reverend Ryan Jensen and Reverend Jonathan Sims will officiate. A private burial will be held in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service Wednesday at the church.
She was born March 20, 1914, in Cannon County, Tennessee, to the late C.D. and Ethia Ann Travis Reed. She was a homemaker and Charter Member of Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. She spent her life caring for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Segroves and a son, Bobby Thomas Segroves.
She is survived by six children, Larry Segroves, of Shelbyville, Roland Segroves, and his wife Sharon, of Tullahoma, Norma Zae Jensen, and her husband Aksel III, David Segroves, and his wife Nina Gay, Harold Segroves, and his wife Dawn, and Tim Segroves, all of Shelbyville; fifteen grandchildren, Kelly Hixson, Kyle Segroves, and his wife Ashley, Garth Segroves, Aksel Jensen IV and his wife Christy, Joshua Jensen, Ryan Jensen, and his wife Laura, Liza Jensen Holmes, and her husband Josh, Brannon Segroves, and his wife Ashley, Susannah Segroves Thompson, and her husband Michael, Stephen Segroves, Erin Segroves, Elizabeth Segroves, Holly Heffington, Laura Segroves Sager, and her husband Michael, and Chrissy Segroves; twelve grandchildren, Jade Segroves, Breit Hixson, Drew Hixson, Gavin Segroves, Gwynth Segroves, Annie-Grace Jensen, Zoe Jensen, Molly Jensen, Alaphair Holmes, Jack Roland Holmes, Harper Holmes, and Elle Thompson; one great great grandchild, Charlotte Rose Carcuff.
She is also survived by a brother, Bill Reed, of Midland, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church, 900 Union Street, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160 (931-684-3625),
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Mary Ernestine Collins, age 75, of Shelbyville, did Monday, April 13, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Scott United Methodist Church. Dr. Robin Kimbrough will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 11 AM until time of service Thursday at the church.
She was born March 16, 1934, Shelbyville, to the late Joseph E. Bias and Serena Ray. She was retired from ALCAN and a member of Scott United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Collins.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna Smith, and her husband Joe, of Murfreesboro, and Brenda Collins Hodge, of Shelbyville; a sister, Lydia Pruitt, of California, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Henrietta Carlton Haarala, age 88, Port Richey, Florida, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in New Jersey.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Cothran Cemetery in the Rover Community.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born December 28, 1920, in the Newtown Community, to the late Samuel F. and Maude Ester Puckett Carlton. She worked with Chrysler Corporation in Royal Oaks, Michigan for many years, before retiring to Port Richey, Florida. She loved to travel, sew and was a member of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Haarala in 1974.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Carr, and her husband Dale, of Morristown, New Jersey; a sister, Catherine Smith, of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Rebecca Carr, of Maryland and Jason Carr, of New Jersey; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to:
National Stroke Association
9707 East Easter Lane
Centennial, CO 80112
1-800-787-6537 www.stroke.org/Donation
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Dr. Kevin Minchey and Larry Perry will officiate. Burial with full Naval honors will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 11 AM Tuesday until time of service.
He was born March 3, 1925, in Rutherford County, to the late Charles Wesley and Tommie Foster Stewart. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II in the Anti-Submarine Forces in the European and Pacific Theatre.
He was graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, held a Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt-Peabody University. He taught at Ouatchia Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and was then a principal in the Bedford County School System. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63+ years, Frances Allen Stewart, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Dr. Deborah Stewart Ruark, and her husband Sandy, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, and a son, Duane Stewart, and his wife Ann Marie, of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Nathaniel Duane Stewart, Matthew Fraser Stewart, and David Owen Stewart Ruark; two sisters, Clara Jones, of Shelbyville, and Sarah Lokey, of Fosterville; three brothers, Charles (Chuck) Stewart, of Shelbyville, and Marvin Stewart and Ray Stewart, both of Fosterville.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mrs. Minnie Eliza Reed Segroves, age 95, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. Reverend Ryan Jensen and Reverend Jonathan Sims will officiate. A private burial will be held in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service Wednesday at the church.
She was born March 20, 1914, in Cannon County, Tennessee, to the late C.D. and Ethia Ann Travis Reed. She was a homemaker and Charter Member of Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. She spent her life caring for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Segroves and a son, Bobby Thomas Segroves.
She is survived by six children, Larry Segroves, of Shelbyville, Roland Segroves, and his wife Sharon, of Tullahoma, Norma Zae Jensen, and her husband Aksel III, David Segroves, and his wife Nina Gay, Harold Segroves, and his wife Dawn, and Tim Segroves, all of Shelbyville; fifteen grandchildren, Kelly Hixson, Kyle Segroves, and his wife Ashley, Garth Segroves, Aksel Jensen IV and his wife Christy, Joshua Jensen, Ryan Jensen, and his wife Laura, Liza Jensen Holmes, and her husband Josh, Brannon Segroves, and his wife Ashley, Susannah Segroves Thompson, and her husband Michael, Stephen Segroves, Erin Segroves, Elizabeth Segroves, Holly Heffington, Laura Segroves Sager, and her husband Michael, and Chrissy Segroves; twelve grandchildren, Jade Segroves, Breit Hixson, Drew Hixson, Gavin Segroves, Gwynth Segroves, Annie-Grace Jensen, Zoe Jensen, Molly Jensen, Alaphair Holmes, Jack Roland Holmes, Harper Holmes, and Elle Thompson; one great great grandchild, Charlotte Rose Carcuff.
She is also survived by a brother, Bill Reed, of Midland, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church, 900 Union Street, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160 (931-684-3625),
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Mary Ernestine Collins, age 75, of Shelbyville, did Monday, April 13, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Scott United Methodist Church. Dr. Robin Kimbrough will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 11 AM until time of service Thursday at the church.
She was born March 16, 1934, Shelbyville, to the late Joseph E. Bias and Serena Ray. She was retired from ALCAN and a member of Scott United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Collins.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna Smith, and her husband Joe, of Murfreesboro, and Brenda Collins Hodge, of Shelbyville; a sister, Lydia Pruitt, of California, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Carlen McLean, age 88, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 18, 2009, at First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville. The Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. McLean was born November 13, 1920, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to the late Alfred Algood Carlen and Elizabeth Reams Cox Carlen. She was one of three daughters, her sisters being Margaret Alice Carlen Maddux and Catherine Cox Carlen Cox, both deceased. She married Robert Brank McLean on May 22, 1959, and they were together until his passing in 1990.
She attended Tennessee Technology University from 1938-1940, and completed her education at Vanderbilt University in 1942. In her first job, Mrs. McLean worked for then- Representative Albert Gore, Sr., in Washington, D.C. She was an interior designer in Chattanooga, having trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts at Fontainebleau, France, a homemaker and faithful member of First United Methodist Church, where she was presently serving as Circle President.
She served on the Board of Trustees of Martin Methodist College from 1993-2005, and received the President's Medallion in 2006. She was an active member of the Tennessee Technology President's Club at the Derryberry Level since 1984. She held membership in the Volunteer Garden Club, Thursday Book Club, Shelbyville Women's Club and Historic Preservation Society for Shelbyville-Bedford County. She was an active member of the Argie Cooper Library Board, Frist Visual Arts Center and Tuesday Morning Bridge Club, and she was the recipient of the Good Citizens Award from the Chamber of Commerce in Shelbyville.
Mrs. McLean is survived by nephews and nieces of the Carlen and McLean families.
Memorials may be made to: Habitat for Humanity, Argie Cooper Library, First United Methodist Church, or Tennessee Technology University for the Algood and Elizabeth Carlen Scholarship.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Alene Delk English, age 89, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Dr. Kevin Minchey and Jeff Smith will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born April 20, 1919, in Bedford County, to the late Burt Johnson Delk and Julia Story Delk. She was a retired legal secretary for her husband, the late Judge Alfred English. She held membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and Shelbyville Woman’s Club. She was a life long member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by two sons, Alfred Burton English and Dwight Forest English, both of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Michael Burton English, Kevin Patrick English, and Kimberly Michelene English; two great grandchildren, Jackson Patrick English and Elle Grace English.
Memorials may be made to:
Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077-7491, 1-800-283-7800, arthritis.org or
Argie Cooper Library, 100 S. Main St. Shelbyville, TN 37160
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. George Raymond Arnold, Jr., age 75, of Shelbyville, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jonathan Sims will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 Pm Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born March 20, 1934, in Bedford County, to the late George Raymond and Maude Jarman Arnold, Sr. He was a retired Operations Engineer with Arnold Engineering Development Center.
He was a member of Hurricane Grove Baptist Church.
A brother, Jarman Arnold, preceded him in death.
He is survived by a daughter, Deborrah Calhoun, and her husband Marvin, of Hermitage; three sons, Joe Arnold and Luke Arnold, and his wife Regina, of Shelbyville, and Mack Arnold, and his wife Pam, of Murfreesboro; a sister, Sarah Milton, of Toledo, Ohio, and a sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Arnold, of Murfreesboro; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Swain, Scarlet Perocchi, Kayla Arnold, Tom Arnold, Josh Arnold, John Arnold, and Tabitha Arnold; four great grandchildren, Kara Beth Swain, McKayla Swain, Isaiah Arnold, and Ava Arnold.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Charles Heyward Sudberry, age 85, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life Tribute will be delivered by Stanley Smotherman, with message and words of comfort by Reverend Arnold King and Reverend Joe Carl Roberts. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born January 13, 1924, in Rutherford County, to the late James Earnest and Georgia Smotherman Sudberry. He was a retired businessman, an avid sports fan who always supported family activities and local sport teams. He enjoyed attending NASCAR races with friends, playing golf, and lived life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lum H. Sudberry, and sister in law Thelma, a brother Clyde Sudberry, and a sister, Mary Burrow.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorene Lamb Sudberry, of Shelbyville; a son, Mike Sudberry, and his wife Patty, of Shelbyville; two sisters, Eula Mai Smith, and her husband James, and Jo Ann Holland, all of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Shelli Burk, and her husband Wyatt and Shane Sudberry; great grandchild, Kaitlyn Burk; sister in law, Earlene Sudberry, of Murfreesboro and brother in law, Charles Burrow, of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Don “Grumps” Melson, age 82, of Shelbyville died Friday, April 24, 2009, at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born March 21, 1927, in Bedford County, to the late R.V. and Connie Haggard Melson. He was a veteran of the United States Air Corp and served in World War II. He was retired from City Auto Parts in Huntsville, and attended a Christian church.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Buchanan and Madelyn Carson.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Barrett Melson, of Shelbyville; a son, Mike Bone, and his wife Frieda, of Shelbyville; a brother, Glen “Bo” Melson, and his wife Harriett, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Chad Bone, and his wife Becky and Cassie Swafford, all of Shelbyville; two great grandchildren, Brett and Blake Bone.
Memorials may be made to: Alive Hospice, 1639 Medical Center Pkwy. #202, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-896- 4663, www.alivehospice.org
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mr. Winford O. Williams, age 78, of Shelbyville, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Arnold King will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born February, 27, 1931, in Cullman, AL, to the late Aron and Nora Lee Herrin Williams. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany and Panama. He was the owner/ operator of Mid-State Vending, and a retired sheriff’s deputy. He held membership in Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Foster Williams, Inez Giles, and Thomas Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Edna Kyle Williams, of Shelbyville; a son, Windell Williams, and his wife Gazella, of Shelbyville; three daughters, Patricia Brown, and her husband Mike, of Shelbyville, Darlene Allen, and her husband Jackie, of Cape Coral, Florida, Regina Erickson, and her husband Bill, of Ft. Myers Florida; eight grandchildren, Jim-Alex Brown, Jason Williams, Erin Williams, John Brown, Nate Allen, Wesley Erickson, Jalen Erickson, Jorden Erickson, and Kelsey Allen; one great grandchild, Kaleigh Houk; three sisters, Christine Neff, of Shelbyville, and Margaret Curlee, of Atlanta, GA., and Jeanette Harbin; two brothers, Dotson Williams, of Alabama, and J.L. Williams, of Petersburg.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 3 PM Monday, April 27, 2009, at Shiloh United Methodist. Reverend David Rash will officiate, with burial to follow in the Wheel Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, and again one hour prior to service Monday at the church.
She was born July 3, 1913, in the Halls Mill Community, to the late William James Smith and Lula Locke Smith. She was a wonderful cake maker and won Blue Ribbons at the County Fair. She was a member of the Shiloh Methodist Women’s Ladies group. She had 49 years perfect attendance at Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member.
She married Marvin Edward ‘Jack” Pickle, on November 28, 1935, and were together for 58 years before his passing in 1993.
She is survived by a daughter, Charlene Judd, and her husband, Malcolm, of Shelbyville; a grandson, Matthew Charles Rose, of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, William L. Sanders, of Cary, N.C., Sylvia Pinson, of Shelbyville, and Grace Curlee, of Manchester; a sister in law, Marjorie Wanninger, of Nashville.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2547 Hwy 64 W, Shelbyville, TN 37160, 931-684- 0972.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Randall Bryant Hardison, age 20, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Donnie Jones and Apostle Keith Ireland will officiate. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born August 20, 1988, in Shelbyville, to the Adrienne Ann Scruggs Hickman, of Shelbyville, and the late Terry Randall Hardison. He was a student at Lipscomb University and a member of the Abundant Life Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Randall Hardison and grandfather, Bryant Hardison.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by grandparents, Bob and Ann White Scruggs, of Melbourne, Florida; Dale and Norma Baxter Brown, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Annie Ruth Hardison, of Fosterville; a brother, Wade Hickman, and his wife Margaret, of Stoutland, Missouri; five sisters, Kyla Arroyo, and her husband Carlos, Angel Michelle Garrett, and Debbie Fleming, and her husband Joe, all of Shelbyville; Terry Sue Mullican and Amy Lynn Hardison, both of Manchester.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
She was born July 26, 1918, in Flat Creek, to the late William Bibb Pearson and Willie Lee Parker. She was Salutatorian of her class at Shelbyville Central High School and voted Outstanding Athlete of the School. She was a retired Real Estate Broker. She was a veteran of the United States Army retiring as a Captain and serving in World War II. She was Commander of the Women’s Air Corp in the South Pacific, and involved in the breaking of the Japanese Code.
She is survived by two sons, Ray Colcord, of Studio City, California, and Marc Colcord, of Wichita, Kansas.
Complete obituary will be posted when date of service is set.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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May 2009 Obituaries
Mr. Phillip Ray Wright, age 58, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, May 02, 2009, after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, with Tim Calloway officiating. Burial, with full military honors will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born October 28, 1950, in Bedford County, to the late Raymond and Sarah Casteel Wright. He was an auto mechanic, veteran of the United States Army, and member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Wright in 2006, and a brother, Richard Perry.
He is survived by five sisters, Willa Dean Wright, and her husband Charl D., of Shelbyville, Hope Gipson, and her husband David, of Canton, Georgia, Susan Leftwich, of Easley, South Carolina, Valerie Buck, of Shelbyville, and Ginger Brissey, and her husband Joe, of Gainesville, South Carolina; a brother, Howard Perry, and his wife Debra, of Gainesville, South Carolina; a son, Phillip Ray Wright, Jr., of Shelbyville; two daughters, Amy Sue Teague, and her husband Brian, of Greensville, South Carolina, and Tracy Lyday, of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, Connie Beech, and her husband Joey, Charles Wright and Steven Wright; nine grandchildren, Heather Lee Ann Lyday, Samantha Mae Marie Lyday, Casey Lynn Lyday, Timmy Lee Taylor, Jr., Ashley Ann Wright, Katie Lee Wright, Brittany Nicole Teague, Brian B. Teague, and Phillip Ray Wight, III.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mr. Phillip Ray Wright, age 58, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, May 02, 2009, after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, with Tim Calloway officiating. Burial, with full military honors will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born October 28, 1950, in Bedford County, to the late Raymond and Sarah Casteel Wright. He was an auto mechanic, veteran of the United States Army, and member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Wright in 2006, and a brother, Richard Perry.
He is survived by five sisters, Willa Dean Wright, and her husband Charl D., of Shelbyville, Hope Gipson, and her husband David, of Canton, Georgia, Susan Leftwich, of Easley, South Carolina, Valerie Buck, of Shelbyville, and Ginger Brissey, and her husband Joe, of Gainesville, South Carolina; a brother, Howard Perry, and his wife Debra, of Gainesville, South Carolina; a son, Phillip Ray Wright, Jr., of Shelbyville; two daughters, Amy Sue Teague, and her husband Brian, of Greensville, South Carolina, and Tracy Lyday, of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, Connie Beech, and her husband Joey, Charles Wright and Steven Wright; nine grandchildren, Heather Lee Ann Lyday, Samantha Mae Marie Lyday, Casey Lynn Lyday, Timmy Lee Taylor, Jr., Ashley Ann Wright, Katie Lee Wright, Brittany Nicole Teague, Brian B. Teague, and Phillip Ray Wight, III.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mrs. Lorene E. Fox, age 85, of Bell Buckle, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 1 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle, with Bob Young officiating.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born May 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Rosie Lee Lovvorn Modrall. She was retired after 34 years of service from American Can Company (CEBAL). Mrs. Fox also worked with the hosiery mill in Bell Buckle for many years. She held membership in the Bell Buckle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Fox, in 1986, and two brothers, John Edward Modrall and Franklin Modrall.
She is survived by a son, Carl Fox, Jr. and his wife Sheila, of Lynchburg; a sister, Jeanette Thompson, and her husband Ewing, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Chris Fox, and his wife Chrissie, and Dawn Dye, and her husband Billy, all of Shelbyville; four great grandchildren, Kaleigh Dye, Jason Fox, Josh Fox, and Earon Kincade.
Memorials may be made to the Bell Buckle Church of Christ.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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James White Elkins
1925-2009
James White Elkins was born on January 19, 1925 to Robert Lee Elkins and Lucy Pruitt Elkins in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. He has been a life long resident of Bell Buckle and member of the Bell Buckle United Methodist Church. He attended Bell Buckle Elementary School and graduated from Bell Buckle High School in 1943.
James entered the U.S. Army in October of 1943 and was assigned to the 276th Combat Engineers Battalion. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped push Hitler’s army out of Belgium and back to the Rhine River. On March 17, 1945, James was injured while repairing the Ludendorff Bridge in Remagen, Germany. The bridge collapsed after repeated attempts by the German troops to destroy it. James was awarded numerous medals and awards, including the Purple Heart, an ETO Ribbon with three battle stars, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
When James returned to Bell Buckle in 1946, he reunited with his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Powell, and they were married on August 29, 1946. In 1948, James opened the Elkins Garage, which he operated for 25 years. In 1950, he became Bell Buckle’s first Fire Chief, a position he held until 1992. James continued to support the Bell Buckle Fire Department after his retirement, and the new fire hall was named for, and dedicated to, him on October 8, 2006.
James was an active Mason and member of the Al Menah Shrine Temple. He was proud of the work he participated in as a shriner.
James is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Dorothy Powell Elkins, and son, Robert “Bobby” Elkins. He was a loving husband and father, a dear friend to many, and a brave veteran. James truly touched many lives and will be missed and remembered by many.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 5:00-9:00 PM, at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church, and a graveside service will follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle, TN. Officiants will be the Reverends Elizabeth “Beth” Ezell, Lawrence E. “Buddy” Royston, and John V. “Jack” Carney.
Pallbearers are Bob Beachboard, Jackie Crosslin, Jack Curtis, Clarence Elkins, Ernie Fishlock, Fayne Haynes, John Jarman, Ronnie Lokey, Herby Powell, and David Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers are The Bell Buckle Fire Department, Richard Cobb, Charles Cooke, Buck Davis, Mitchell Elkins, Steve Elkins, Corey Hartbarger, Howard Haynes, Casey Jones, Lyle Mason, David Mingle, James Mingle, Kenny Phillips, Mike Powell, Andy Ratleph, Cliff Rider, Joe Sheetz, Joe “Little Joe” Sheetz, Jr., Dennis Webb, Marvin Whitaker, and Paul Whitaker.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bell Buckle United Methodist Church or the Bell Buckle Fire Department.
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Mr. Harley Mathew Speirs, age 50, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Mark Ashley. Burial, with full military honors will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born December 2, 1958, in Baltimore City, Maryland, to the late Otis Eugene and Beulah McDaniel Speirs. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and owner of Speirs Express.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Hastings Speirs, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Shannon Speirs, of Shelbyville, and Tiffany Spain, and her husband Shannon, of Bell Buckle; four sons, Jared Speirs, and his wife Lindsey, of Shelbyville, Andy Womble, and his wife Angelia and Jay Womble, and his wife Misty, all of Murfreesboro, and Matt Adams, and his wife Erika, of Chapel Hill; a sister, Freda Moore, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Isaiah, Eve, Kade, Erin, Gabrielle, Emma Grace, Joshua, Jonathan, and Maddie Grace.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mrs. Charlotte Rice Threet, age 84, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Reverend Jimmy Gray will officiate.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born September 24, 1924, in Shelbyville, to the late Charles Newton and Olivene Reaves Rice. She was a retired Dietician with the Bedford County School System and spent many years at Madison Street and Shelbyville Central High Schools. She loved to play golf and was a seven time Club Champion at Riverbend Country Club. She was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed her grandsons. She was a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Threet in 1999.
She is survived by a son, Randy Threet, of Lewisville, Texas, two daughters, Ann Turnbow, and her husband Bobby, of Shelbyville, and Becky Russo, and her husband Ray, of Lewisville, Texas; five grandsons, Justin Threet, Whit Turnbow, and his wife Lori, Kyle Turnbow, Alex Russo, and Patrick Russo; a great granddaughter, Reagan Turnbow.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or Argie Cooper Library Building Fund.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Ada Marie York Thompson, age 84, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Gray will officiate.
Visitation will be 12-2 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born August 20, 1924, in Bemis, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Floyd and Fannie Gray York. She retired from the original Peoples National Bank in 1984.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Austin Thompson in 2008.
She is survived by three daughters, Karen Foldy, and her husband Jim, of Shelbyville, Melissa Cleveland, and her husband David, of Tullahoma, and Melinda Cotten, and her husband David, of Missouri City, Texas; ten grandchildren, Ronnie Reed, Jr., Angie Reed Jackson, Andrew Thompson Reed, Hunter Cleveland, Cody Cleveland, Megan Denson, Courtney Cotten, Amber Cotten, Bryce Foldy, and Ashley Murray; ten great grandchildren, Kelsie Reed, Sydney Reed, Hayden Reed, Jonah Jackson, Gabby Jackson, Noah Jackson, Sophia Reed, Brooklyn Murray, Aden Murray, and Park Dellavalle.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mr. William “Bill” Palmer, age 85, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Memorial services will be 2 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Stephen Cain will officiate. Per his request, his remains were cremated.
The family will receive visitors following the service at the church.
He was born January 9, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William Jacob and Helen Tischner Palmer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II 1943 - 1945. He retired from Sverdrup at AEDC. He was a graduate of Duke University’s School of Engineering Class of 1946 and a member of Duke University Varsity Track and Golf Teams. He held membership in the Duke University Alumni Associations and Duke’s “Over The Hill Group”. He was a former member of the Shelbyville Lion’s Club and a Boy Scout Troop Leader. He loved teaching Sunday school classes at First Presbyterian Church where he was a member.
He was a member of the Golden Pond Group, a staunch Republican, and a proud member of Riverbend Country Club and former Riverbend Club Champion. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting his “coffee group” before playing golf at Riverbend County Club. He surveyed the Riverbend Country Club golf course for the golf course architect, and designed hole number 4. He surveyed Riverbend Country Club subdivision property, and was an early member of the Uniroyal Rubber Golf Club.
He proudly cared for his lawn, loved life, and made a special impact on everyone with whom he came in contact.
He was preceded in death by is first wife, Mary Locklin Wilson Palmer.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Harris Palmer, of Shelbyville, and Dalton, Georgia; three sons, William J. Palmer, of Miami, Florida; Lee Madison Palmer, Sr. and his wife Pam, of Franklin, Tennessee, and Charles Locklin Palmer, and his wife Sherri, of Atlanta Georgia; four grandchildren, Madison Palmer, Hunter Palmer, Corinne Palmer, and Hailey Palmer
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Wanda Pearson Colcord was born on July 26, 1918, in Flat Creek, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully at age 90 on April 29, 2009 at Comfort Care Homes in Wichita, Kansas. Her father was the late William Bibb Pearson and her mother was the late Willie Lee Parker. She is survived by her sister, Mary Laneal Turpin, and her two sons, Marc Colcord of Wichita, Kansas, and Ray Colcord of Los Angeles, California. She was Salutatorian of her class at Shelbyville Central High School, graduating in 1937, and was voted Outstanding Athlete of the School. Wanda served in the Women’s Army Corp during WWII. First working as an army recruiter, she served on active duty from September 1943 to December 1945 in the South Pacific, retiring as a captain. In charge of 600 WAC’s, she participated in the campaigns for New Guinea, Luzon, and the South Philippines Liberation. She received the American Theater Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Bars, and the A-P Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Battle Stars. She has a brick dedicated to her in the Veterans Memorial Plaza next to the Bedford County Courthouse. In May, 1945 in the Philippines, she married Captain Richard W. Fuller. They were divorced soon after the war ended. She married Ray Colcord Jr. on September 6, 1949, in New York City, where they both worked for Pan American Airlines. They had two sons, Ray and Marc, and lived primarily in Princeton, New Jersey. Wanda and Ray Jr. were divorced on June 20, 1966. Ray Colcord Jr. died in New York City on July 27, 1971, of heart failure after open-heart surgery. Wanda was an early supporter of women’s rights, and worked for the Princeton chapter of the National Organization for Women. She also worked as a real estate broker, establishing Colcord Real Estate in Princeton. Wanda moved back to Shelbyville, her home town, in 1975 and bought a house on Franklin Street, only a few blocks from the high school she graduated from in 1936. After a bout with pneumonia and atrial fibrillation in 2005 she moved into the Carriage House assisted living facility. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, she moved into the Heart Remembers facility at Carriage House, and in 2008 to Comfort Care Homes in Wichita, Kansas, where Marc lives. She was a strong and unique person, unflagging in her loyalty to her family, a champion of the rights of the underrepresented, and fearless in her opinions. She will be missed.
Memorial service will be 11 AM Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
The family will receive visitors following the service.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Gladys L. Haskins, age 86, of Shelbyville, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Glenn Forsee will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born January 21, 1923, in Bedford County, to the late William and Mattie Roache Henley. She retired from Sanford Corporation, and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Gladys Haskins was devoted mother and grandmother, who left her legacy with all of those who were blessed to know her.
She was preceded in death by a son, Garland E. Haskins, Sr. in 2001. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bill Henley, Harry Henley, Owen Henley, and Burley Henley and a sister, Dorothy Brown Walters.
She is survived by a sister, Helen L. Pope, of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren, G.E. Haskins, Jr. and his wife Dena, of Murfreesboro, Emily Thomas, and her husband Jason, of Clarksville, Jason Graham, and his wife Lidia, of Murfreesboro, and Julie Lambert, and her husband Mark, of Shelbyville; six great grandchildren, Blair Haskins, Alexys Haskins, Aimee Lambert, Kip Lambert, Kiley Graham, and Palin Graham.
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Mr. James Tony Chunn, age 51, of Shelbyville, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, May 22, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Timothy Wright will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Houston-Whitworth Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Friday.
He was born November 12, 1957, in Shelbyville, to Ernest Buchanan and the late Betty Marie Chunn. He was employed with Tyson Foods.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Ussery Chunn, of Shelbyville; two step daughters, Angela Clay and Katherine Ussery, both of Shelbyville; three brothers, Ronnie Chunn, Donnie Chunn, and Lyndale Chunn; two sisters, Connie Chunn and Bernette Chunn, all of Shelbyville; one grandchild, Quantica Ussery.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Ann Bryant Yarborough Woodson, age 69, of Bell Buckle, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at her home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, May 28, 2009, at New Zion Church of Christ. John Houston, Daryl Lewis, and H. A. Beasley will officiate, with burial to follow in Smotherman Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born September 7, 1939, in Rutherford County, to the late W. J. and Annie Irene Wright Bryant. She was owner of Ann’s Drapery in Bell Buckle, and a member of New Zion Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a step-son, Bobby Woodson, a brother, Charles Bryant, and grandson, James Michael Pope.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Robert L. “Woody” Woodson, of Bell Buckle; a daughter, Patricia Pope, of Smyrna; a son, Thomas Wyman Yarborough, of Shelbyville; three step-sons, Eddie Woodson, Don Woodson, both of Shelbyville, Jerry Woodson, of Minnesota; three step-daughters, Pam Redden and Barbara Mooningham, both of Shelbyville, and Shelia White, of Jackson, Tennessee; two brothers, James Bryant, of Unionville, and C.J. Bryant, of Rockvale; four sisters, Mary Stem, of Smyrna, Dorothy Lufkin, of Murfreesboro, Vicky Dean, of Haleyville, Alabama, and Judy Hooker, of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, ten step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the New Zion Church of Christ.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Larry Thomas Dickens, age 67, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Charles Williams will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born July 11, 1941, in Bedford County, to Melba Waddy Curtis, of Lascassas, and the late Thomas Newton Dickens. He was retired from Kroger and was a licensed Realtor. He held membership in Fair Haven Baptist.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 48+ years, Pamela Bullion Dickens, of Shelbyville; two sons, Larry Michael Dickens, and his wife Karen F., of Lewisburg and Jeffrey Ross Dickens, and his wife Mary Lynn, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Tanya Faye Snoddy, of Shelbyville; a brother, William Morris Dickens, and his wife Marcie, of Shelbyville, and a sister, Carolyn Dickens Ericksen, and her husband, George, of San Rafael, California; four grandchildren, Brittney Morgan Dickens, Sydney Dawn Snoddy, Daniel Ray Proctor, and Jansen Reed Dickens; a great grandchild, Hunter Ray Proctor.
Memorials may be made to Fair Haven Baptist Church
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements
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Mr. Leonard R. Potts, age 74, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 Am Friday, May 29, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate. Burial, with full military honors will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born July 26, 1934, in Bedford County, to the late Charles L. and Amanda Mai Walls Potts. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Sanford Corporation. He was a member of Edgemont Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Potts and his daughter, Regina Potts, both earlier this year. He was also preceded in death by a son, Leonard Keith Potts.
He is survived by a grandson, Ryan Keith Enfinger, of Shelbyville; a brother, Jim Potts, of Wartrace, and a sister, Mary Keys, of Shelbyville.
Memorials may be made to Edgemont Baptist Church, American Cancer Society, or Diabetes Association.
Feldhaus Memorial chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
June 2009 Obituaries
Mr. James Alford Stem, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jimmy Gray will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. He was born April 2, 1943, in Bedford County, to the late James Rucker and Gladys Smith Stem. He was retired from Sanford Corporation.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Irene Cook Stem, in December of 2008, and grandson, Wesley Stem in 2008. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and John Wesley Stem.
He is survived by two sons, James Wesley Stem, and his wife Daphne, and Jeffrey Wayne Stem, and his wife Tina, all of Shelbyville; a daughter, Terrie Claxton Moss, and her husband Ronald, of Shelbyville; five sisters, Ann Robertson and Shirley Faulk, both of Shelbyville, Margaret Leathers and Martha Stem, both of Murfreesboro, and Susan Woodall, of Unionville; a brother, Howard Lovvorn; four grandchildren, Kally Renee Ewing, Jeffrey Michael Stem, Bridgette Nicole Claxton, and Sabrina Kaye Claxton; one great grandchild, Lexi Lucero Duarte.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Ruby Pugh Cook Cartwright, age 82, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Jeff Smith will officiate, with burial to follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Chapel Hill.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born September 19, 1926, in Marshall County, to the late Robert and Beatrice Haynes Pugh. She worked with Eureka Corporation many years ago, was a homemaker, attended Haskins Chapel Assembly of God, and loved to play bingo.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fount Cook, in 1965, and her second husband, Allen Cartwright, in 1985. She was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, Pete Pugh, Norman Pugh, Sam Pugh, Gordon “Tarpin” Pugh, Earlene Leverette Smotherman, Minnie Canady, Dora Mae Dode Canady, Bertha Lee Leverette, and Annie Leverette.
She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Claxton, and her husband, Gene, of Shelbyville; two sons, Albert Cook, and his wife Connie, of Shelbyville, and Ronnie Cook, and his wife Sheree, of Bell Buckle; seven grandchildren, Tammy Vajcner, and her husband Johnny, Dion Gordon, and his wife Christie, Misty Snoddy, and her husband Charles, Michael Cook, and his wife Jennifer, Scott Cook, and his wife Meghan, Ashley Cook, and Molly Cook; twelve great grandchildren, Ray Carter, and his wife Amanda, Cody Carter, Lenzie Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Kirstyn Ensey, Phillip Gordon, Hannah Ensey, James Donald Gordon, Ayla Snoddy, Jessica Snoddy, Carley Sullivan, and Caroline Cook; two great great grandchildren, Kenzie and Nathan Carter.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. William Richard “Bill” Uselton, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 1:30 Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Zion’s Hill Cemetery. Reverend James Smith will officiate.
Visitation will be 11AM - 1PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 25, 1935, in Bedford County, to the late Burl and Hattie Reed Uselton. He was retired from the Vocational Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by a sister, Frances Segroves, and her husband Pete, of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Paul and Johnny Uselton, both of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements
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Mr. Z. E. “Coke” Crowell, Jr. age 80, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, June 15, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Father Peter Whalen will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, June 15, 2009, 11AM until time of service at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. He was born September 10, 1928, in Bedford County, to the late Z.E. and Algia Hay Crowell, Sr. He retired from Arnold Engineering Development Center after 35 years of service. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
He was the Best Dad and Granddad.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Brownie, and Donald Crowell, and two sisters, Virginia Parham and Nita Reilly.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Billie Hayes Crowell, of Shelbyville; two sons, Jackie Crowell, and his wife Lynne, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and David Crowell, and his wife Tammy, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Nancy Powell, and her husband Marshall, of Shelbyville, and Kathie Cox, and her husband Don, of Ft. Mohave, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Cory Crowell, and his wife Sherry, Casey Crowell, and Cody Hayes Crowell, all of Knoxville; Josh Crowell and Chelsey Crowell, both of Murfreesboro; Andy Powell and Maggie Sanders, and her husband Jeremy, all of Memphis; two great grandchildren, Hope Biggs, of Memphis, and Maverick Crowell, of Knoxville. He also leaves a special niece, Sherry Swing , and her husband Frankie, and a special nephew, George Parham, and his wife Laura; favorite cousins, Margaret Tyree, and her husband Paul, and Irma Massey, and her husband Herman, and Dot Travis.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Pamela Wynne Connolly, age 45, of Theodore, Alabama, formerly of Shelbyville, died May 30, 2009, in a motorcycle accident in Theodore, Alabama.
She was born February 10, 1964, in Illinois, to Dorothy Vandygriff, of Theodore, Alabama, and the late Mark Connolly.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Misty York, of Shelbyville; two brothers, Donald Connolly, of Lewisburg, and Michael Connolly, of Theodore, Alabama; three grandchildren, Seth York, Heavanne York, and Kiya York.
Memorial service will be 4 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Janice Freeman Coleman, age 55, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, died June 18, 2009, in Tampa, Florida, after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be June 22, 2009, at Siegroves Funeral Home in Tampa. Burial will follow in Bushnell Cemetery in Lakeland, Florida.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna Freeman. She is survived by a daughter, Elaine Price Miller and a son, Roger Glen Price, both of Florida; six grandchildren; two sisters, Pam Begley and Brenda Sasser, both of Shelbyville; two brothers, Eddie Lee Freeman and Danny Wayne Freeman, both of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Bobbie Gene Childers, age 77, of Shelbyville, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 10 AM Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery. Reverend Charles Williams will officiate. Burial will be with full military honors.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 26, 1931, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to the late William Thomas and Alice Elizabeth Compton Childers. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the United States Postal Service in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a member of Fair Haven Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Childers, in 2007. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, John T. Childers, Alfred Childers, Maurice Childers, J.C. Childers, and Will Allen Childers, and six sisters, Rachel Childers, Ida Mae Childers, Bonnie Staggs, Annie Clifton, Nellie Throneberry, and Pauline Deason.
He is survived by a son, Barry Childers, and his wife Janie, of Shelbyville; a sister, Betty Cotham, of Waverly, and caregiver, Laverne Childers; two grandchildren, Laura Beth Childers, and Brian Childers, and his wife Samantha.
Memorials may be made to:
Shelbyville-BedfordCountyHumaneAssociation P.O.Box391 Shelbyville, TN 37162
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Stanford Simmons, age 55, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Alec Childress will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors 6-8 PM Tuesday and again one hour prior to service Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born July 27, 1953, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to the late Buford and Jean Delores Johnson Simmons. He was employed with Marshall Manufacturing and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. He was a 1971 graduate of Carver Smith High School in Columbia.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, La'wanda Buchanan Simmons; two daughters, Ta'Karra Simmons and Natalie Love, both of Shelbyville; two sons, Nathanial Love, of Tullahoma and Justin Love, of Georgia; four grandsons, and four granddaughters; four sisters, Carol Parks, of Frankfort, Kentucky, Gail Childress, and her husband Alec, of Skokie, Illinois, Sharon Gilbreath, of Columbia, and Aleta Porter, of Nashville; a loving aunt, Nellie Simmons, Johnson, of Columbia.
Feldhaus Memorial chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Bessie Haynes Hudson, age 62, of the Shelbyville, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Carl E. Hall will officiate, with burial to follow in Hopper Cemetery in Marshall County.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born January 30, 1947, in Bedford County, to the late Charlie and Nannie Cook Haynes. She was employed with Jostens for three years and previously with Economy Pencil for thirteen years. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Celebration Revival Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, working in her garden, and reading her Bible. She also found great pleasure in fishing, quilting, crocheting, and visiting with other people.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Haynes and Flossie Haynes, and four brothers, Jessie Haynes, James Haynes, Grady Haynes, and Allen Haynes.
She is survived by a daughter, Tammy G. Cantrell, and her husband David, of Shelbyville; a son, Anthony Hudson, of the Haskins Chapel Community; a grandson, Chris Rainey and two granddaughters, Ashley Cantrell and Leslie Cantrell, all of Shelbyville; three brothers, Frank Haynes, of the Wheel Community, Ray Haynes, of Unionville, and Hoyle Haynes, of Wartrace; two sisters, Linda Smotherman, of Belfast, and Faye Duke, of Shelbyville; She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She will be greatly missed by her pets, Max (dog) and Baby (cat).
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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William Lance West, age 50, passed away at his home in Lewisburg on June 22, 2009. He is survived by his parents Lester and Barbara West (Lewisburg), grandfather Claude T. Dean (Shelbyville), sister Leslie West Sands and brother-in-law Lester P. Sands, Jr. (Jackson), brother Terry West and sister-in-law Skye (Bell Buckle), sons Joshua West (Knoxville), Alex West (Winchester) step-son Corey Marshall (Winchester), niece Jordana and nephew Paul Sands (Jackson). He was preceded in death by his grandmothers Ruby Dean (Shelbyville) and Annie West (Lewisburg) and grandfather William T. West (Lewisburg). An Eagle Scout, Lance was an expert marksman and avid collector of antique guns and coins. He enjoyed fishing, history, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all. A graveside services will be held at Lone Oak cemetery at 9:00 am on June 26th, I lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marshall County Care Kitchen, c/o 1st United Methodist Church 325 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Actor T. Scott Cunningham, founding member of Drama Dept. and The Vineyard Community of Artists, dies at age 47 (December 15, 1961-June 20, 2009)
Actor T. Scott Cunningham, a founding member of Drama Dept. and The Vineyard Community of Artists, died at NYU Medical Center in New York City on Saturday, June 20 from complications due to pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, according to Sam Rudy, a spokesperson for The Vineyard Theatre. Mr. Cunningham was 47 years old. T. Scott Cunningham last appeared this past April at the Philadelphia Theatre Company in Edward Albee's "At Home at the Zoo." On Broadway, he was in "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and revivals of "Design for Living" and "Tartuffe." His off-Broadway credits include "As Bees in Honey Drown" and "Music from a Sparkling Planet," both by Douglas Carter Beane (Drama Dept.); "Wintertime" and "The Dear Boy" (2nd Stage)'; and "New England" (Manhattan Theatre Club). He originated roles in three plays by Nicky Silver: "Pterodactyls" and "The Eros Trilogy" at The Vineyard Theatre and "Fit to be Tied" at Playwright's Horizons.
Mr. Cunningham was recently in the National Tour of "Twelve Angry Men" and the Las Vegas production of "Mamma Mia!" and was also in the west coast tour of "Take Me Out." He is very proud to have been in the Kennedy Center's production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with George Grizzard. His work in regional theatre includes South Coast Rep, Seattle Rep, Old Globe (Richard Greenberg's "The Violet Hour"), Long Wharf, McCarter, Alliance, Williamstown, NY Stage & Film, Portland Stage Co., Utah Shakespeare (title role in "Hamlet"), and many others.
His film and television credits include Serendipity, The Out of Towners, Our Very Own, People I Know and The Boys of Sunset Ridge, "Law and Order," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," "Maximum Bob," "Cybill," and "Central Park West."
In a statement, playwright Nicky Silver said: "T. Scott Cunningham was a brilliant actor, an inspiration, and a dear, dear friend. We were very close for the last 17 years. I will miss him every day.
Survived by his partner of fourteen years, Harry Bouvy of New York City; parents Judy and Tim Cunningham, brother Kevin, sister-in-law Jena, niece Morgan, nephews Mason and Kade; special aunt, Caroline Riddle, all of Shelbyville, Tennessee; countless friends and colleagues in theatre, film and television.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, June 26, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Memorial may be made to: Bedford County Arts Center, P.O. box 762, 204 S. Main St., Shelbyville, TN 37162, 931-684-8359
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Mrs. Evelyn Marie Paschal Wheeler, age 83, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at her home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born May 7, 1926, in Bedford County, to the late Robert Evans Paschal and Robbie Ophelia Baker Paschal. Her early work history included employment with the FBI in Oak Ridge under General E.J. Brennis while construction of the atomic bomb was taking place during WWII. She also worked at Harris Middle School, 1973- 1993, the Register of Deeds Office, and the Tax Assessor’s Office in the Court House. She played basketball at Shelbyville Central High School in 1944 and was a member of First Baptist Church, serving as secretary for the Sunday School Department and also Sunday school teacher. She was known for her entertaining of friends, and family, as was a wonderful cook. It was a blessing to be invited to her table. She was also a quilt maker and talented seamstress. She also loved her vegetable gardening.
She was preceded in death her husband, Auburn Wheeler and a son, William Auburn Wheeler, Jr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Delmous Paschal.
She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Craig, and her husband David, and Teresa Gill, and her husband Alan, all of Shelbyville; four grandchildren, Tad Craig, and his wife Teresa, of Murfreesboro, Ben Craig, and his wife Lana, of Shelbyville, J. Alan Gill, and his wife Emily, and Tyler Gill, all of Shelbyville; three great grandchildren, Elizabeth Mackenzie Craig, William Stone Craig, and Andrew Walker Craig; a sister in law, Imogene Crowell Paschal.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Beth Peck, age 88, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate.
Burial will be 11 AM EST Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Gardens.
She was born Martha Elizabeth Rogers on October 4, 1920, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Daniel Jackson Rogers II and Catherine Varnell Rogers. She was a retired church secretary. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Denton Peck in 2005, and a brother, Daniel Jackson Rogers, III.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte O’Dell, and her husband Jim, of Shelbyville, and Dana Peck, of Panacea, Florida; six grandchildren, Lisa Dugger, and her husband Tony, David Allen O’Dell, Corey King, and her husband Jeff, Matthew Taylor Slavens, James Denton O’Dell, and John William Slavens; five great grandchildren, Jesse O’Dell, Lindsay Dugger, Sam Dugger, Eamon King, and Maggie King.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ruby Katherine Woodard, age 77, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be 12 PM Monday, July 6, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Anthony Booker will be eulogist. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Monday.
She was born may 15, 1932, in Bedford County, to the late Irvin and Irene Hall Woodard. She was a retired housekeeper and member of Bird Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Woodard in 2007.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Woodard Cole, of Whites Creek, Tennessee, Vannassa Holman, of Shelbyville, and Tamara Woodard, of Nashville; two sons, Darral Woodard and Datari Woodard, both of Shelbyville; two sisters, Lillie Mai Woodard and Margaret Holman, both of Shelbyville; fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Donald Ray Burks, age 63, of Wartrace, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Memorial service will be 2 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Trousdale Church of Christ in the Jacksboro Community of Warren County. Kip Green and Mark Pierce will officiate, with burial to follow in the Trousdale Church of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Wednesday at the church.
He was born September 13, 1945, in Warren County, to Zelis Kate Laws Burks, of Tullahoma, and the late Jesse Matt Burks. He was a minister in the Church of Christ for over forty two years and held membership in Fairfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Rose Nash Burks, of Wartrace; three sons, Randall Burks, of Atlanta, Darrell Burks, of Nashville, and Russell Burks, of Wartrace; a daughter, Amanda Michelle, of Wartace; two grandchildren, and a sister, Rebecca Smith, of Manchester.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Margaret Katherine McGee Warren, age 82, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
Graveside service will be 2 PM Friday, July 10, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery. Bobby McGee will officiate.
She was born March 22, 1927, in Rutherford County, to the late Marion McGee and Winnie Narron McGee. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Warren.
She is survived by her sons; William Orr, or Murfreesboro, TN and Roger Dale Orr of Smyrna,TN. Brothers; Bobby McGee of Shelbyville, TN and Doug McGee of Alabama; and one grandchild.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 4 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be 3-7 PM Saturday.
Feldhaus Memorial chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Greer C. Hendon, age 72, of Goodlettsville, died Monday, July 13, 2009, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Graveside services will be 1 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur, Alabama. Gene Hendon will officiate.
Visitation will be 10-11 AM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born September 15, 1936, in Decatur, Alabama, to the late Geer E. and Eleanor Chunn Hendon. He previously worked with Swift trucking Company and retired from J.B. Hunt Trucking.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Oren Hendon.
He is survived by his companion, Marsha, and a son, Randy and a daughter, Tammy; two brothers, Gene E. Hendon, and his wife Margie, of Nashville, and Herman G. Hendon, and his wife Carol, of Searcy, Arkansas; two sisters, Lila G. Cowell, and her husband Jerry, of Shelbyville, and Nona F. Burke, and her husband Ron, of Ben Wheeler, Texas; several grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Ledora Smith Pypers, age 93, of Shelbyville died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be at 1PM Friday, July 17, 2009, at Sevier Street First Baptist Church. Reverend R. C Verge will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
She was born September 1, 1915, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and member of Sevier Street First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, A. W. Smith, of Shelbyville; three daughters, Helen Whitman, of Mississippi, Sylvia Pypers and Lucinda Pypers, both of New Jersey; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Mr. James L. “Jimmy” Bearden, Jr. age 92, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Rose Bank Cemetery. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 11, 1917, in Bedford County, to the late James. L. and Mary Lillian Frost Bearden. For many many years, he was Sales Manage for Stewart Potts Motors and later Clarence Lamb Motors. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and served on numerous committees within the church. He was a Past President of the Kiwanis Club.
He married Mary Pauline “Polly” Alexander on March 16, 1941. They celebrated 66 years together before her passing in 2007.
He is survived by two daughters, Sheila B. Trolinger and Jeanie B. Phillips, both of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Mary Gay Trolinger Burton, Rod Phillips ,and Molly Phillips Carneal; five great grandchildren, Maggie Burton, Abby Burton, Jake Phillips, Sam Carneal, and Sarah Beth Carneal.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Argie Cooper Library.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James Robert “Ed” Stewart, age 75, of Bell Buckle, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 1 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Caney Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Morrison, Tennessee.
There will be no visitation.
He was born August 3, 1933, in Rutherford County, to the late Charles Wesley and Lila Bernice Powell Stewart. He was a self employed painter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Stewart.
He is survived by two brothers, Charles Stewart of Shelbyville, and Marvin Stewart, of Fosterville; a sister, Sarah Lokey, of Fosterville; a niece, Sandra Taylor, of Bell Buckle.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 6 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Elder Ronnie Campbell will be eulogist.
Burial will be 2 PM Sunday, August 2, 2009, in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Newport, Tennessee.
The body will lie in state starting at 3 PM Thursday.
Visitation with family will be 5 PM Thursday until time of service
He was born April 17, 1941, in Newport, Tennessee, to the late Luther and Adelaide Possy Swagerty. He was a retired trainer of Tennessee Walking Horses, a huge fan of the Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes and the University of Tennessee. He attended Greater First Baptist Church in Lewisburg
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nellie Cannon Swagerty, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Teresa Swagerty, of Shelbyville, three sons, George Swagerty, of Shelbyville, Craig Swagerty, of Utah, and Mark Swagerty, of Las Vegas, Nevada; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Edith L. Redd Parker, age 78, of Shelbyville, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at her daughter’s home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dan Reed will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born October 6, 1930, in Bedford County, to the late Garrett and Myrtice Cleek Redd. She was retired from Empire Pencil (Sanford Corporation) and was a member of Shelbyville Mills Church of Christ.
She was a wonderful Mom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Parker in 2007, and a sister, Glendon Frost.
She is survived four daughters, Cathy Ryan, Carolyn Napper, and her husband Jimmy, Cindy Walker, and her husband Eddie, and Sandra Guffey, and her husband Tommy, all of Shelbyville; two sons, William Calvin Parker, and his wife Billie Marie, and Kevin Eugene Parker, all of Shelbyville; two brothers, Billy Redd of Shelbyville, and John Redd, of Lewisburg; a sister, Iris Bradford, of Shelbyville; eleven grandchildren, Eric Anderson, Chad Napper, Carolee Napper, Ben Parker, Donnie Parker, Jennifer Mathews, Leeann Reid, Michael Walker, and Eddie Walker, Jr; fifteen great grandchildren, Chris Overcast, Lindsey Parker, Alicia Anderson, Caitlyn Napper, Carissa Rutherford, Tyler Parker, Erica Parker, Jessica Parker, Brayden Parker, James Parker, Hannah Mathews, Haley Mathews, Caleb Reid, Ryan Reid, and Ethan Parker; two great great grandchildren, Leah Nichole Guffey and Jayden Hathcock.
She leaves behind her faithful and devoted companion, “Missy”. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Edith L. Redd Parker, age 78, of Shelbyville, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at her daughter’s home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Dan Reed will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born October 6, 1930, in Bedford County, to the late Garrett and Myrtice Cleek Redd. She was retired from Empire Pencil (Sanford Corporation) and was a member of Shelbyville Mills Church of Christ.
She was a wonderful Mom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Parker in 2007, and a sister, Glendon Frost.
She is survived four daughters, Cathy Ryan, Carolyn Napper, and her husband Jimmy, Cindy Walker, and her husband Eddie, and Sandra Guffey, and her husband Tommy, all of Shelbyville; two sons, William Calvin Parker, and his wife Billie Marie, and Kevin Eugene Parker, all of Shelbyville; two brothers, Billy Redd of Shelbyville, and John Redd, of Lewisburg; a sister, Iris Bradford, of Shelbyville; eleven grandchildren, Eric Anderson, Chad Napper, Carolee Napper, Ben Parker, Donnie Parker, Jennifer Mathews, Leeann Reid, Michael Walker, and Eddie Walker, Jr; fifteen great grandchildren, Chris Overcast, Lindsey Parker, Alicia Anderson, Caitlyn Napper, Carissa Rutherford, Tyler Parker, Erica Parker, Jessica Parker, Brayden Parker, James Parker, Hannah Mathews, Haley Mathews, Caleb Reid, Ryan Reid, and Ethan Parker; two great great grandchildren, Leah Nichole Guffey and Jayden Hathcock.
She leaves behind her faithful and devoted companion, “Missy”.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Gerald Malone Patton, age 74, of Shelbyville, died Friday, August 7, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 2 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12-1:30 Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born February 28, 1935, in Shelbyville, to the late Robert M. and Annie Mae Haislip Patton. He was retired from Arnold Engineering Development Center and a former member of the Tennessee National Guard.
He is survived by an uncle and several cousins.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Reverend Charles E. Brown, age 75, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 10, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, August 14, 2009, at Edgemont Baptist Church. Reverends Bobby McGee, Doug Brown, and Doug O’Brien will officiate, with burial to follow in Melson Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday at Edgemont Baptist Church.
He was born February 23, 1934, in Mena, Arkansas, to the late Frank L. and Mary Evangeline Harriss Brown. He attended Belmont University and Walker Jr. College. He was a minister for over 45 years, presently serving at Twin Oaks Baptist Church. He served on the Credential’s Committee with the Tennessee Baptist Convention where he was an active member.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gaile Dexter Brown, of Shelbyville; son, Douglas Frank Brown, and his wife Laurie Williams, of Athens, Alabama; daughter, Deborah Brown mason, and her husband Marty, of Decatur, Alabama; sisters, Gertrude Esry, of Independence, Missouri and Mary Bush, of Story, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Laura Gaile Mason, Stephanie Marie Brown, Deborah Caroline Brown, Miranda Mason Jones, Staff Sergeant Earl Mason (United States Air Force), Senior Airman Samuel Mason (United States Air Force), Rebeca Frye and Sara Catherine Frye; five great grandchildren, Jayden, Haley, Keaton, Tanner, and Carson.
Memorials may be made to:
New Duck River Baptist Association Ministerial Scholarship Fund
902 Union Street
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
Pallbearers: Roger Corder, Bill Sims, Mike Richardson, Buddy Wortham, Billy Gregory, J.C. Gordon, and Glenn Fisher
Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Riddle, Benny Denton, Ed Epps, Staley Wade, Mack Ellington, Staley Mullins, Charles Mullins, Kenneth Rozar, Bobby Lynch, and Ben Hoenig
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Martha R. Porter, age 54, of Shelbyville, died Monday, August 10, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 Pm Friday, August 14, 2009, at Bird Street Church Of Christ. Anthony Booker will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel and again Friday one hour prior to service at the church.
She was born March 19, 1955, in Lincoln County, to Will A. Porter, of Shelbyville, and the late Audie Lee Greer Porter. She worked with Eaton Corporation before their closure, and was a member of Bird Street Chirch of Christ. In addition to her father, she is survived by a son, Will Debonaire Porter and a daughter, Nicole Porter, both of Shelbyville; three brothers, Roger, Larry, and Ronnie Porter, all of Shelbyville; five sisters, Carolyn Reese and Marcia Porter, both of Shelbyville, JoAnn Pitts, of Murfreesboro, Robbie Nelson, of Newton, Georgia, and Shelia Boleyjack, of Hendersonville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Robert A. Calahan, age 53, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
A private service will held at a later date.
He was born March 28, 1956, in Bedford County, to the late Robert Morris and Virginia Walls Calahan. He was a computer technician with Standard Register.
He is survived by two sisters, Wanda Damron, and her husband Brent, of Shelbyville, and Sandra Kilgore, and her husband Dwayne, of Murfreesboro; a brother, Earl M. Calahan and his wife Shirley, of Nashville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements
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Mr. James Ferrell, Sr., age 60, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.
Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, August 21, 2009, at Noah's Ark Baptist Church. Reverend William Rhoton will officiate, with burial to follow in the Farrar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born April 9, 1949, in Coffee County, to the late J.D. and Velma Virginia Harpole Ferrell. He worked with Jostens Incorporated until failing health forced his retirement.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Mixon.
He is survived by two sons, James Ferrell, Jr. and his wife Carolyn, of Normandy, and Christopher Lee Burks, and his wife Paula, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Jennifer Danielle Gill, and her husband Clinton, of the Flat Creek Community, and Lisa Ann Bush, and her husband Kelly, of Murfreesboro; six brothers, Ray Ferrell, and his wife Janie, of Normandy, Robert Ferrell, of Georgia, Jimmy Ferrell, and his wife Sally, of Bristol, Tennessee, Ricky Ferrell, and his wife Tammy, of Winchester, Mike Ferrell, and his wife Tammy, of Tullahoma, and Ronald Ferrell, of Winchester; two sisters, Sandy Conn, and her husband Anthony, of Tullahoma, and Linda Crawley, and her husband Ray, of Manchester; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. William “Bill” Sherrill, age 75, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, August 29, 2009, at First United Methodist Church. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Gipson Cemetery in Alto, Tennessee, in Franklin County.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Masonic Services will be held during the Friday night visitation.
He was born September 11, 1933, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Ollie Harrison and Myrtle Hilyard Sherrill. He was retired from Lucas Industries in 1988, and opened Cinnamon Ridge Bed and Breakfast and Cinnamon Ridge Blinds in 1990. He was Past Master of the Mason Lodge in Jacksonville, Florida, member of the Al Menah Shriners and Scottish Rites. He was a member of the Shelbyville Breakfast Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann Garner Sherrill, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Carolanne Dallman, of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister, Carolyn Quillin, of Huntsville, Alabama; two grandchildren, Ashley and Amy Dallmann.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Argie Cooper Library.
The Shelbyville Breakfast Rotary Club will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. William Earl DeLong, age 60, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Per his request, his remains were cremated. There will be no services.
He was born March 24, 1949, in Elmira, New York, to the late Kenneth and Salme Lethtonen DeLong. He was engaged in the auto body repair business before failing health forced his retirement. He believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Ann Spooner Delong, of Shelbyville; special companions, Sweetie Cat and T. J. Kuty Cat.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Claude Hardison “Red” or “Buddy” Arnold, age 63, of Scottsboro, Alabama, formerly of Shelbyville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Wednesday at New Bethel Cemetery in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Keith Camp will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in New Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Tuesday at Scottsboro Funeral Home in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Visitation will also be 11 AM until 1 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. He was born September 8, 1945, in Bedford County, to the late Claude Hardison Arnold, Sr. and Lillie Belle Redd Arnold. He was a retired steel worker. He was veteran of the United States Marines and served in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by a son, Jason Arnold, and his wife Kristy, of Rydal, Georgia; a daughter, Julie Thompson, and her husband, Marlon, of Huntsville, Alabama; two sisters, Virginia Neal, and her husband Charles, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, and Pamela Faye Fatima, and her husband Robert, of Plainfield, Illinois; four grandchildren, Noah and Kendall Arnold, and Titus and Marlie Thompson. He is also survived by his companion, Desiree Delaney and her daughter Olivia.
Feldhaus Memorial chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Quixie Moses, age 83, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Graveside services will be 11 AM Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Willow Mount Cemetery. Reverend Ray Armstrong will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
She was born March 14, 1926, in Bedford County, to the late Arthur and Lizzie Mae Brown James. She was a homemaker and member of Fellowship for Christ Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Udell Moses, in 2002.
She is survived by a son, Leslie Udell Moses, and his wife Vickey, of Shelbyville; three sisters, Yvonne Carter, Dot Enzel, and Patsy Brown, all of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. M.B. Ray, “Uncle Beadie”, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Herbert L. Stewart will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will Thursday one hour prior to service.
He was born January 1, 1928, in Unionville, to the late William and Lela Johnson Ray. He is survived by a brother, W. N. Ray, of Tullahoma, and two sisters, Mattie Anderson, of Shelbyville, and Emma Lou Hughes, of Louisville, Kentucky. Caregivers, Dora Anderson Tillman and Vivian Waggoner, both of Shelbyville, are also left to mourn his passing.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, September 4, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Emmett Arnold will officiate, with burial to follow in Bomar Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born July 13, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the Willie B. and Jessie Lee Kimes Dugger. He worked previously as a fireman, chicken truck driver, and a painter. He attended the Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Fuller Dugger and a son, William Frederick Dugger.
He is survived by three sons, Mike Dugger, and his wife Gracie, Chris Dugger, and Barry Dugger, and his wife Rita, all of Shelbyville; a daughter, Patricia Crowson, of Shelbyville; a sister, Annie Mae Peale, and a brother, Wayne Kelly, both of Birmingham, Alabama; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mrs. Elease D. Bailey, age 51, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Bird Street Church of Christ. Ora Walls will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be hour prior to service Sunday at the church.
She was born May 11, 1958, in Bedford County to Louise Sparrow, of the Flat Creek Community, and the late Robert Earl Sparrow. She was a nurse’s aid before failing health forced her retirement. She was a member of Bird Street Church of Christ.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, of thirty years, Isaac Bailey, of Shelbyville; a son, Patrick Bailey, and his wife Stephanie, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Tyler and Treaven Bailey.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Myreene Gail Brown Teitsch, age 54, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Per her request, her remains were cremated. There will be no services.
She was born June 5, 1955, in Hampton, Virginia, to Donald Dean Brown, of Holly Pond, Alabama, and the elate Ruby Elizabeth Preece Brown. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a step-mother, Jackie Brown, of Holly Pond, Alabama; a son, Earl Teitsch, of Bell Buckle; three brothers, Billy and Bruce Brown, both of California, and Tommy Brown, of Holly Pond, Alabama; three sisters, Angie Snow, of Shelbyville, Judy Ward, of Blountsville, Alabama, and Rhonda Brown, of Cullman, Alabama. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Matthew Joseph Cooke, age 23, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, in a motor vehicle accident.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Swanson Cemetery in Chapel Hill.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born august 18, 1986, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Byron and Tamra Lynn Wilder Cook. He was a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School where he excelled in baseball. He was a welder and attended Grace Assembly Church.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Dorothy Ferguson.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Ray and Mickey Wilder, of Clarkston, Michigan and Johnny Cooke, of Morristown, Tennessee; two brothers, Johnathon Cooke, and his wife Leslie and Joshua Cooke, both of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James Edgar Beard, age 85, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Dr. Robin Kimbrough will officiate. Burial, with full military honors will be 2 PM Wednesday at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born February 22, 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William Elvis and Ruby Beard. He was retired from Oman Construction and Hardaway Construction.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Katie Brown Beard, a son, Thomas Brown, two sisters, Myra Bonner and Bridgett Brown, all of Shelbyville; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Helen Christine McQueary, age 75, of Shelbyville, died Monday, September 7, 2009, at Glen oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be 11 Am Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Tim Forsythe and Reverend Stanley Penn will officiate. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born February 8, 1934, in Lynchburg, Tennessee, to the late Charles and Katie Bell Wisdom McGee. She was retired from Renegar Drug Store, and a member of Eastview Baptist Church.
Her first husband, Earl Graham and a sister, Louise Davis, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of thirty five years, Max Leon McQueary, of Shelbyville; step children, Rhonda Neal, of Bell Buckle and Sheila Reed, of Deason; five sisters, Margie Ward, Geraldine Street, Linda Floyd, Betsy Brazier, all of Shelbyville, and Kay Crowell, of Lynchburg; two brothers, Edwin and Kenneth McGee, both of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Brandi Arnold, Cheryl Seibers, Derrick Hill, and Stefin Reed; six great grandchildren, Destiny Moore, Cassidy Sanders, Trustin Sanders, Asia Seibers, Kendell Arnold, and Erika Arnold.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James A. ‘Red” Brown, age 80, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Per his request, his remains were cremated. There will be no services.
Memorials may be to the Shelbyville Bedford Humane Association, P.O. Box 391, Shelbyville, TN 37162
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Clanton Molder life-long resident of Shelbyville passed away Friday September 11 at the age of 83. Funeral services for Mrs. Molder will be conducted on September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel in Shelbvyille. Brother Kevin Minchey, pastor of First Baptist Church of Shelbyville and Brother Drew Hayes of the People’s Church of Shelbyville will be officiating. Her grandson, Charles “Chaz” Molder will be assisting. Burial will follow at the Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville. The family will visit with friends on Sunday September 13 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.
The Bedford County native was born on June 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Thomas George and Irene Lokey Clanton. She was the wife of the late Charles “Charlie” Arthur Molder, who passed away in 1992, for 42 happy years. Together they owned Molder’s Planning Service Company.
Dot graduated from Shelbyville Central High School in 1945. She was a member of the Shelbyville Eaglettes basketball team where she received all district honors. She was a member of the Shelbyville Women’s Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Beta Iota Chapter. She also served as a member of the Prayer Team at First United Methodist Church in Columbia. Dot was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville for 64 years. She served on various committees for the church and was a member of the Joy Sunday School class. Charlie and Sam McLean designed the new church building on Depot Street, and when it was completed Dot was asked to serve as chairman of the church’s 150 year celebration. Brother Homer Cate was a former pastor who attended this celebration which made Dot particularly happy since Brother Cate was the pastor when Dot joined the church at age 17. While she wasn’t able to attend church over the last several years, she remained involved in other ways and in constant communication with her cherished friends at the church.
She leaves behind two sons, Rick (Deborah) Molder of Columbia and Mark (Cindy) Molder of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She is also survived by four grandsons, Mark (Kandi) Molder of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; King (Ester) Molder of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Chaz (Elizabeth) Molder of Columbia, Tennessee; and Jake Molder of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She has two great-grandsons Cameron and Grant Molder of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by her brother Tom Clanton of Brentwood, Tennessee and sisters Connie Clanton Curry of Shelbyville, Donna Clanton Spence of Smyrna, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. She has a number of life-long friends who have been supportive of her over the years who survive her and which she was forever grateful for their love and support.
In addition to her husband and parents, Dot was preceded in death by brothers: Albert Ray Clanton and Robert “Bob” Edward Clanton, two sisters: Sara Elizabeth Clanton Ferrell and Jo Ann Clanton Wilkes, half-brothers: Otis Clanton, Lewis Clanton, and Finis Clanton, and half sister Alma “Lady” Clanton Ervin.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Dunagan, Marshall Lile, John Pylant, David Deason, George Parham, and Barry Cooper.
Special thanks goes to the administration and nursing staff at NHC Lewisburg and Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 304 East Depot Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
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Mr. Jerry J. Naron, age 65, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 11, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Geoff Geisemann and Reverend Donnie Jones will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born January 16, 1944, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the late James ‘Shed” and Elsie Burchett Naron. He was a retired buyer for Sandford Corporation. He was a member of the Bedford County School Board, and coached baseball for over 44 years. He was a coach for the American Legion Team and many others.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Harrell and Louise Rogers.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay Gault Naron, of Shelbyville; a son, Warren Naron, and his wife Linda, of Murfreesboro; a daughter, Lisa Naron, and her companion, Chris Brown, of Waverly; a brother, James Naron, and his wife Mable, of Murfreesboro; a grandson, Lucas Naron, of Murfreesboro.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Graveside services will be 2 PM Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Round Hill Cemetery in Belfast, TN. Matt Collins will officiate.
Visitation will be 6-9 PM Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born August 03, 2009, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to Christopher Sampson and Ashley Tooley of Unionville, TN.
He is also survived by; brother, Conner Davis Reed, of Nashville, TN, grandparents, Terri King and Ronald Tooley, of Unionville, TN, Rhonda and James Stephens, of Shelbyville, TN, Great Grandparents, Ann and Cecil King, of Shelbyville, TN, George and Juanita Sampson, of OH. Uncle, Skylar Tooley, of Unionville, TN.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Albert Hatchett, age 79, of Bell Buckle, died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Tommy Dye will officiate with burial to follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle.
Visitation will be 4 -8 PM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was December 3, 1929 in Bedford County, to the late Albert and Leera Brookshire Hatchett Sr. He was retired from the City of Shelbyville Public Works and a lifelong farmer.
He was preceded in death by 7 brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Adcock Hatchett, of Shelbyville, TN; son, Keith Hatchett and his wife, Cheryl of Bell Buckle, TN; daughter Barbara Fields and her husband J.E., of Bell Buckle, TN; brother, J.W. Hatchett of Shelbyville,TN; grandchildren Dana Gotvauld, Kelley Fields, Josh Fields, Albert Hatchett, Emily Hatchett, and Alex Hatchett.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Marie Musgrave McGlasson, age 84, of Shelbyville, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 21, 2009, at The Alive Hospice Residence Center in Nashville.
Funeral services will be 7 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend David Adams will officiate. Burial will be 11 AM Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 5 PM until service time Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. She was born June 14, 1925 in the Farmington Community of Marshall County, to the late Frank Clair and Vera Rebecca Wilson Musgrave. She was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church. She also held membership in the Shelbyville Women’s Club, Garden Club, and United Methodist Women’s Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack McGlasson. Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Evelyn Massey, Clara Searcy, Melba Culbertson, and Delle Bowden, and a brother, Buddy Musgrave.
She is survived by a son, Tommy Hawkins, and his wife Patricia, of Lewisburg; a sister, June Orr, of Alexandria, Kentucky, and a sister in law, Marie Musgrave, of Farmington; three grandchildren, Hale Hawkins, and his wife Kathryn, Re Kelso, and her husband Kirk, and Tim Hawkins; six great grandchildren, Power Johnson, Haley Hawkins, Thomas Hawkins, Anna Marie Hawkins, Rob Hawkins, and Jackson Kelso.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Lucille Nelson Dicken, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, September 25, 2009, at Victory Church. Reverend Lloyd Warren will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born August 12, 1917, in Bedford County, to the late Eugene and Nealy Halmontaller Nelson. She retired from Faber-Castell, in Lewisburg, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was greatly involved in the SACP Granny Program.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbie Jean Welsh, and three brothers, Eugene Nelson, Thomas Nelson, and Ted Nelson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lee Jackson and Ethlene Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Sue Deinlein, of Maryland; five grandchildren, Debbie Johnson, Sandy Ward, Buddy Deinlein, Billy Deilein, and Chuck Walsh; five great grandchildren, Tammy Bynum, Laura Deinlein, Emily Deinlein, Jason Deinlein, and William Deinlein; three great great grandchildren, Kyler Reynolds, Chloe Reynolds, and Ethan Bergman.
Memorials may be made to: Bible Literature Missionary Foundation c/o Victory Baptist Church.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Infant Joseph Tyler Peacock, age one day, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Graveside services will be 1 PM Friday at Willow Mount Cemetery. Dr. Kevin Minchey will officiate.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Cynthia Cortez Peacock, of Shelbyville; a sister, Sarah Peacock, of Shelbyville; grandparents, Robert and Rebecca Bartenbach and Rich and Harriette Neiman, all of Shelbyville. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mrs. Janie Louise Fisher Smithson, age 73, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 2, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 4, 2009, at First Christian Church in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Reverend Bryan Elliott will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born February 28, 1936, in Bedford County, to the late Tommy Lee and Willie Sanders Fisher. She was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Bell South. She also held membership in the Town and Country Garden Club and Daughter of the American Revolution. She always saw the best in other people and brought out the best in them. She was never in a room of strangers, but only people she had not met yet. She was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee and after a stint in the Navy serving her country, she returned. She was always willing to volunteer whether it was at a local school, civic or church function. She was an active member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy Lee Jorgenson and James Robert Jorgenson. A brother, James Fisher and a sister, Lucille Blessing, also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Albert Lee Smithson, of Shelbyville; two sons, Cliffton Gene Jorgenson, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and David Michael Jorgenson, and his wife Kat, of Tullahoma, Tennessee; a daughter, Kathy Lynn Reed, and her husband, Johnny, of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren, Rachel Rose Jorgenson Livesay, and her husband, Josh, of McMinnville, Tennessee, Collin Jorgenson, and his wife Lisa, Ashley Reed, Tripp Reed, Stephen Jorgenson, and Rebecca Jorgenson, all of Shelbyville, Dakota Bowen and Amanda Bowen, both of Tullahoma; four great grandchildren and one brother, Robert Fisher.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Building Fund.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Robert “Larry” Arnold, age 55, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, October 03, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Emmett Arnold will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born September 26, 1954, in Cook County, Illinois. He was retired from the Marshall County Ambulance Service and worked previously with the Bedford County Ambulance Service. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Louella Arnold and a brother, James E. “Fuzzy” Arnold. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Arnold, and her companion Roger lynch, of Shelbyville; Jennifer’s mother, Theresa Overcast, of Shelbyville; a brother, Roger Arnold, of Christiana; two grandchildren, Kanani Rose Arnold and Berkley Coleman Lynch.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Jennings Renick Lambeth, age 88, of Shelbyville, formerly of Pennsylvania, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at The Heart Remembers.
Graveside services will be 3 PM Tuesday at Willow Mount Cemetery. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Doyle will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
He was born October 26, 1920, in Bols D’Arc, Missouri, to the late Virgil and Katherine Renick Lambeth. He was a retired executive in the steel industry, and a member of Shady Side Presbyterian Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Josephine Wiley Lambeth, of Shelbyville; a son, Jennings C. Lambeth, and his wife Suzanne, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Jennifer Hinds, of Nashville, and Dr. Melissa Kemp, of Atlanta, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Josephine Hinds, Sarah Hinds, and William Lyle Hinds, III.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Jessie Marie Fears Hill, age 61, of Wartrace, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Mark Ashley will offciate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born January 18, 2948, in Wartrace, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Sarah Fulmer Fears. She was a homemaker and a Great Mom.
She was preceded in death by a son, Wesley Campbell, a brother, Roy Fears and two sisters, Betty Fears Judge and Mary Ann Fears Haradon.
She is survived by a son, Kenny Campbell, and his wife Christie, of Shelbyville, and a daughter, Shannon Sullenger, and her husband David, of Shelbyville; a brother, Milton Fears, of Shelbyville, and three sisters, Bobbie McCullough, of Manchester, Monnie Fears Dixon, of Shelbyville, and Nancy Fears Reynolds, of Murfreesboro; five grandchildren, Shana Cleek, Michael Corter, Tyler Tawwater, Hannah Campbell, and Delanie Sullenger.
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Mr. Bobby Gene Goetz, age 43, died Friday, October 09, 2009, at Maury County Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 11, 2009, at Lighthouse Church, in Shelbyville, TN. Pastor Jay Pope will officiate. Per his request his remains will be cremated following the service.
Visitation will be 3-8 PM Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born May 29, 1966, to Otto Eugene and Patricia Ann Tindell Goetz. He was retired from the Tennessean Truck Stop in Cornersville. He was a member of Lighthouse Church.
He is survived by his ex-wife; Wanda Griffin, of Belfast; daughter, Bobbi Jean Goetz, sons, James “Bubba” Goetz and Jonathan Lee Griffin; sister, Tammy Crumley; brother-in-law, Clarence B. Crumley, all of Belfast, TN; brother, Billy Joe Goetz, sister-in-law, Pamela Goetz, both of Lewisburg, TN; nephews, Michael Crumley, of Antioch, TN; Christopher Bryan Crumley, of Belfast, TN; Zachary Polly-Goetz, of Lewisburg, TN, Andrew Brady, of Petersburg, TN; nieces, Tammy Marie Crumley, of Belfast, TN; Penny Jo Goetz, of Lewisburg, TN.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mrs. Jessica Scales Moss, age 20, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Shelbyville, died Thursday, October 8, 2009, in an automobile accident in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be 12 noon, Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Bright Temple COGIC in Shelbyville. Visitation will be 10 AM until service time Tuesday at the church. Family visitation will be 11 AM until service time Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband, Skacey Deshaun Moss, of Murfreesboro; two children, Xialin Elise and Kingston Kayshaun, of Murfreesboro; her parents, Wayne And Sheila Scales, of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Jason Scales, and his wife Barbara, of Antioch, and Jonathan Scales, and his wife Brandy, of Gainesville, Florida; grandparents Clyde and Nancy Buchanan, of Shelbyville, and Yvonne Scales, of Shelbyville.
She was preceded in death by a grandfather, George Scales.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Virginia Evelyn Barrett McHaffie, age 87, of Shelbyville died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Jeff Smith will officiate, with burial to follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle.
Visitation will be 3-8 Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel and again two hour prior to service Tuesday. She was born June 30, 1922 in Beech Grove, TN, to the late William Vivian and Alberta Timmons Barrett. She was a graduate of Bell Buckle High School and a 1944 graduate of Vanderbilt University. She was a retired nurse and a member of Southside Church of Christ.
She is survived by sons, Phil McHaffie, and his wife Patricia, of Shelbyville, TN; Doug McHaffie, and his wife Debbie, of Nashville, TN; daughter, Mary Tim Cook, and her husband Gary, of Shelbyville; a sister, Mary Melson, of Shelbyville, TN; granddaughter, Amanda Cook, all of Shelbyville, TN.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Kenneth Ray (Kenny) Hudson, age 42, of Shelbyville, died Friday, October 9, 2009, at home of an apparent heart attack.
A Celebration of Life service will be 8 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009.. The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Tuesday, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Following the visitation, and per his request, his remains will be cremated.
He was born August 5, 1967, in Shelbyville, to Charles Kenneth and Margaret Ann Smith Hudson, of Shelbyville. He was owner/operator of Hudson’s Auto Repair and a welder. Kenny loved his family very much. His favorite place to be was on the river, and he also enjoyed good movies and working crossword puzzles. His highlight of the day was telling a good joke to make you laugh, and he also enjoyed gardening and was known for growing big tomatoes. He enjoyed metal detecting, hunting, and fishing. His favorite saying was, “My God, Magnum”. He was also known to carry a happy box around occasionally and it kept him pretty happy.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Don and Myrtle Bingham Hudson
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Michael Kenneth Hudson and Zachary Alexander Hudson, both of Shelbyville; a sister, Aletha Hudson Jacobs, of Christiana; grandparents, John “Phillip” and Elizabeth Smith, of Bell Buckle; a niece, Shana Sellars Bryan, of Shelbyville, and nephew, Tanner Jacobs, of Christiana, and great nieces, Kaylee and Kensey Bryan, all of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Lorraine Joyce Baermann, age 68, of Shelbyville, formerly of Denver, Colorado, died Monday, October 12, 2009, at Heritage Medical center.
Per her request, her remains will be cremated. There will be no services.
She was born February 16, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to the late James Barker and Anita King. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Moffett and Mae Filmore.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Dewayne Pope, of Shelbyville and a daughter, Lyana Pope; three grandchildren, Thomas Edwin Griffin, Dustin Kyle Pope, and Tyler Zachary Pope; two great grandchildren.
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Mr. Louis E. Davis, age 47, of Shelbyville, formerly of Jackson, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, in a motor vehicle accident.
A Memorial service will be held a later date at the family home place in Tinnin, Mississippi. Per his request, his remains were cremated.
He was born August 25, 1962, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Frank Emerson and Karen Williamson Davis. He was truck driver for Great Wide Trucking and co-owner of Davis Brothers Motorsports. He was an excellent mechanic and attended the Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Lloyd Davis, and his wife Traci, of Shelbyville; a sister, Janelle Davis Moudy, and her husband, Robby, of Jackson, Mississippi; a nephews, Bret McLain and Hunter Moudy.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Bobby Wilson Gower, age 73, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at NHC Oakwood in Lewisburg.
Per his request, his remains were cremated. There will be no services. His cremains will be buried in Mars Hill Cemetery.
He was born December 8, 1935, in Lewisburg, to the late Robert W. and Ruby Mae Kuna Gower.
He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Gower Hazlett, and her husband Randy, of Lewisburg, and a son, Bobby Gower Woodard, and his wife Starr, of Goodlettsville; a brother, Ronnie Gower, of the Wheel Community of Bedford County; five sisters, Faye Gower Sweeney, of Columbus, Ohio, Nannie Gower Dickson, of Dalton, Georgia, Linda Gower Whitehead, and her husband Jake, of Belfast, Tennessee, Peggy Gower Parris, of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Betty Gower Davis, of Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Gary LeTron Cordelle Thomison, age 23, of Shelbyville, died Friday, October 23, 2009.
Funeral services will be 12 Pm Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Fairlane Church of Christ. Pastor Eric Cox will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11 AM until service time Wednesday at the church. He was born September 17, 1986, in Shelbyville, to Robert Preston Thomison, Sr., of Madison and Sharonita Gill Liles, of Shelbyville. He was a student at Motlow College in Smyrna. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Holman Thomison, of Shelbyville; his father, Robert Thomison, Sr., and his wife Deborah, of Madison; his mother, Sharonita Liles, and her husband Kelvin, of Shelbyville; grandmother, Virginia Gill, of Shelbyville; three brothers, Trynton Simmons, of Shelbyville, Kelvin Liles, Jr., of Columbia, and Robert Preston Thomison, Jr., of Madison; three sisters, Chasity Gilbert, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Nina Matthews, of Madison, and Tisha Dunlap, of Hendersonville.
Memorials may be made to a fund set up at Regions Bank.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Wilma Mae Allen, age 88, of Shelbyville, formerly, of North Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Christian Care Center of Bedford County.
Per her request, her remains will be cremated. There will be no services.
She was born may 19, 1921, on Lawrence County, Ohio, to the late Samual J. and Cora Smith Jenkins. Survivors include a daughter, Winnie Grieshaber, of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Lou Fannie Carpenter, age 65, of LaVergne, formerly of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Funeral services will be 12 PM Friday, October 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Pastor Herbert L. Stewart will officiate, with burial to follow in Holden Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday 10AM until time of service.
She was born November 4, 1943, in the Flat Creek Community of Bedford County, to the late Frank and Virginia Yates Brown. She was a retired Nurses Aid from Bedford County Hospital and a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Stacy Carpenter, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Tammy Bryant, and her husband Bruce, of LaVergne, and Kisa Bowen, and her husband Robert, of Smyrna; three brothers, James Brown, of Shelbyville, Frank “Uncle Bubba” Brown, Jr., of Springfield, Ohio, and Carl Brown, and his wife Jewel, of Nashville; five sisters, Cleo Johnson, of Springfield, Ohio, Hattie Stewart, and her husband Herbert Lee, Gladys Kathy Brown, Carlene Arnold, and her husband Thomas, and Doris Elaine Bowers, all of Shelbyville; five grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday, October 30, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Ron Dewitt will officiate, with burial in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 11, 1941, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Julius ‘Doc” Pierce and Francis Davis Peach. He was an Executive Chef and operated Rebecca’s Restaurant in the Shelbyville Inn for many years. He held membership in the First Church of The Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ives Pierce, of Shelbyville; two sons, Robert Pierce, Jr., and his wife Christy, of Leominster, Massachusetts, and Eric Pierce, and his wife Lori, of Shelbyville; two daughters, Kim Deducca, and her husband Jack, of Italy, Texas, and Lisa Smith, and her husband James, of Henderson, Tennessee; a brother, J.D. Pierce, of Clebourn, Texas; two sisters, Geraldine Hampton, of Shelbyville, and Connie Johnston, of Williamsburg, Virginia; five grandchildren, Rebecca Jean, Shelby Pierce, Alex Milliken, Taylor Parker, and Tony Parker.
Memorial may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee, 2120 Crestmoor Road, Nashville, TN 37215-2613
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Roy F. “Buck” Carroll, age 77, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Dr. Kevin Minchey will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Masonic services will be 6 PM Monday.
He was born august 22, 1932, in Bedford County, to the late John F. and Lula McNeese Carroll. He was owner/operator of Carroll Automotive from 1964 until 1981 and was an Automotive Instructor at Shelbyville High School for twenty six years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master of the Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge #122, and was a member of the Al Menah Shrine Temple. He was also an active member and Ordained Deacon of First Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Nichols and a brother, Avery “Bud” Carroll.
He is survived by his wife of 58+ years, Billie Fults Carroll, of Shelbyville; two sons, Mike Carroll, and his wife Nita, of Shelbyville, and Kevin Carroll, and his wife, Janet, of Nashville; three daughters, Cathy Earls, and her husband Ronnie, of Nashville, JeanneEdwards, and her husband Ronnie, of Shelbyville, and Susan Raulerson, and her husband Alan, of Shelbyville; a brother, Ben Carroll, of Huntsville, Alabama, and five sisters, Bettie Self, Sarah Hill, and her husband Guy, Sandra Smith, and her husband, Gene, all of Shelbyville; Jane Tittsworth, and her husband George, of Tullahoma, and Pat Waggoner, and her husband Roy, of Portland, Tennessee; 15 grandchildren, Derek Carroll, Megan Lawell, and her husband Ryan, Rachel Carroll, Tim Earls, and his wife, Alyssa, Daniel Earls, Matthew Earls, Katharine Carroll, Justin Carroll, Sam Carroll, Mark Edwards, Jonathan Edwards, Mary Margaret Edwards, Jeffrey Comstock, and his wife Crystal, Alan Raulerson, Jr., and his wife Julie, and Jordan Raulerson; seven great grandchildren, Michaela Carroll, Chloe Earls, Callie Earls, Elijah Earls, Harper Lawell, Gabriel Raulerson, and Alexis Comstock.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mrs. Gracie Mae “Tilly” Dugger, age 67, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, November 6, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Lamar Dodson will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10AM Friday until time of service.
She was born February 16, 1942, in Bedford County, to the late Robert Edward and Herston Ovela Elkins Uselton. She was retired from Tyson Foods and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Molly Ovela Wallace.
She is survived by her husband of twenty five years, Mike Dugger, of Shelbyville; a son, Mickey Evitts, of Cookeville; step-daughter, Donna Price, of Florida; a brother, Bobby Joe Uselton, and his wife Mildred, of Shelbyville, an adopted brother, Bobby Elkins, and his wife Mary, of Shelbyville; two sisters, Christine Haley, and her husband Woody, and Dorothy Kirk, both of Shelbyville; several grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Lewis Bathe, age 56, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be 6 PM Friday, November 13, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church. Per his request, his remains were cremated.
He was born February 10, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Lewis Bathe, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, and the late Loretta Elizabeth Wilson Bathe. In addition to his father, he is survived by three daughters, Melissa, Kimberly, and Rebecca, all of Florida; three brothers, James, of Tampa, Florida, Robert, of Illinois, and Charles, of Michigan; two sisters, Kay and Susan, both of Tampa, Florida; eight grandchildren, and many many friends.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Barbara Harper Whitener, age 52, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Shelbyville, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, November 16, 2009, at Sevier Street First Baptist Church. Reverend R.C. Verge will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11 AM until time of service Monday at the church.
She was born March 21, 1957, in Shelbyville, to Rebecca Greer Harper, of Shelbyville, and the late Jake Harper. She was a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and a Data Technician with DCI Dialysis Clinic. She was a member of Sevier Street First Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Chris Harper, of Shelbyville; four brothers, J. W. Harper and James Harper, both of Houston, Texas, Wade Harper, of Shelbyville, and Rickey Harper, of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Clara Heath, of Nashville, and Shirley Vaughn and Rita Wilcox, both of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, Everette Patton, Keiron Patton, and Jadyn Harper.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James Edward Rowland, age 85, of Shelbyville, died Friday, November 13, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral will be 3 PM Monday, November 16, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bobby McGee will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-7 PM Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 4, 1924, in Bedford County, to the late Pet and Maggie Earnhart Rowland. He was retired from General Felt Industries and was a “Down To Earth Farmer”. He also loved to work with mules.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Pilkington Rowland, of Shelbyville; a sister, Sarah Hoover, of Shelbyville, and a brother, Thomas Rowland, and his wife, Dorothy, of Shelbyville; his special and devoted companion “Pooh”; sisters in law, Elizabeth Couch and Margaret Little, and bother in law, Bill Pilkington. He is also survived by special nieces and nephews, Bobby Jett, Jr., Edith Jett, Travis Jett, Jennie, Edward, Valorie, Lonnie, Clayton, Robert, Paul Jett, Beverly, Amanda, Kaylyn, Aaron, Elizabeth, Brandi, Dusty, Wyatt, Robert Jett, Corey, Cody, Corina, Skye, Raine, Madison, Bobby Jett, and Faye Jett, Robert Couch, and his wife, Karen.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Nettie Mattox, age 94, of Shelbyville, formerly of Greer, South Carolina, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be held at The Wood Mortuary in Greer, South Carolina (864-877-3351).
She was born October 4, 1915, in Piedmont, South Carolina, to the late John and Janie Riddle Howard. She was a homemaker and a long time member of First Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clavis Samuel Mattox, a son, Samuel Mattox, daughter, Jayne Mattox, and a grandson, Lewis Odom.. Survivors include grandchildren, Kenneth Odom, and his wife, Liesa, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, and a granddaughter, Cindy Pinegar, and her husband, Jerry, of Manchester, Tennessee; six great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Michelle Rene’ “Shelly” Moon, age 49, of Estill springs, Tennessee, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at her home after an extended illness.
A Celebration of Live will be 1 PM Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Bethel Murfreesboro Church, 1203 Park Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN (615-896-2348). Reverend Michael Bayne will officiate. Per her request, her remains were cremated.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.
She was born September 21, 1960, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Richard and Diane Blumenthal Bourbanais, of Hudson, Florida. She was a Supervisor of the United States Post Office and an award winning Postal Manager. She enjoyed coaching softball for her daughters, was an avid fisherman, and loved gardening.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Roy O. “Bud” Moon, of Estill Springs; a grandmother, Pauline Blumenthal, of Hudson, Florida; a son, Thomas Bogan IV, of Murfreesboro; two daughters, Kendra Parker, and her husband, Josh, of Smyrna, and Kynice Strickland, and her husband, James, of LaVergne; two brothers, Rick Bourbanais, of Brighton, Michigan and Frank Bourbanais, of Colechester, Connecticut; a sister, Lori Ann Borbanais; four grandchildren, Linkon Parker, Eli Parker, Liam Bogan, and Elliot Strickland.
Memorials may be made to:
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
4009 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 209
Nashville, TN, 37215
615-383-0017, fax 615-383-0067
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Guy N. Beasley, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Victory Baptist Church. Reverend Jimmy Tedder will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Rose Bank Cemetery in Flat Creek. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born January 5, 1917, in Christiana, Tennessee, to the late Will and Esther Overcast Beasley. He was retired as Operation Supervisor from Shelbyville Power Company after 43 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clarice Holden Beasley, in 1971, and his second wife, Mae Francis Shearin Beasley.
He is survived by his son, Rick Beasley, and his wife Pam Neese Beasley, of Shelbyville; a step-son, Bryant Shearin, of Manchester, and step-daughter, Mary Lynn Shearin Brannon, of Shelbyville; a granddaughter, Katie Beasley Ducey, and her husband, Jake, of Franklin, and a great grandson, Miles Jacob Ducey.
Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Academy.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Ms Grace Knox, age 92, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Glen Oaks convalescent Center.
Private graveside service will be held Friday, November 27, 2009, at Unionville Cemetery. Dr. Tom Rousseau will officiate.
She was born march 16, 1917, in Unionville, Tennessee, to the late Samuel and Lenna Mae Osteen Knox. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Hairdresser Association. She also held membership in Cannon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a brother, Robert Landis, and his wife Barbara, of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, Mike Landis, and his wife Cassie, of Tullahoma, Kathy Evans, and her husband Simon, of Oak Hills, California, and Scott Landis, and his wife Pippa, of Memphis; great niece, Kari Evans and great great nephew, Nichols Evans.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Charles “Bulldozer” Greer, age 75, of Shelbyville, died Monday, November 23, 2009, at his home after an extended illness.
Memorial services will be 11 AM Friday, November 27, 2009, at Sevier Street First Baptist Church. Reverend Herbert L. Stewart will officiate, and Reverend Eddie Heath will be eulogist.
He was born March 19, 1934, in Petersburg, Tennessee, to the late Wallace and Rosie Lee Buchanan Greer. He was employed with Walker Dye Casting for many years and was a member of Petersburg Church of Christ.
He is survived by a sister, Rebecca Harper, of Murfreesboro, and a brother, Joseph Greer, of Louisville, Kentucky.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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November 24, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was a faithful member of Prosperity Missionary Baptist Church as well as
Bright Temple Church of God in Christ. She was employed at Health Springs.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband Frederick Crismon; two brothers Nathaniel ‘Lynn’ Jordan and Randall Jordan and fiancé’ Melissa Lambert; her mother-in-law Dorothy Crismon; Sister-in-law Brenda Crismon; two nephews Larry Crismon Jr. (Carissa) and Andrae Crismon (Crystal); two nieces Alisha (Michael) Aile and DeAndra Jordan; her pride and joy great nephews; Thaddeus, Matthias, Joseph & Justin; Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Doris Johnson and Uncle Joe Watts; and many family and friends.
Services for Mrs. Crismon are as follows: a memorial service Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Bright Temple COGIC in Shelbyville, Tennessee from 7pm-9pm, visitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 12pm-1pm and funeral services immediately after at Bright Temple. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. James Alan “Jim” O’Dell, age 64, of Shelbyville, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
The family will receive visitors 4-6 PM Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Per his request, his remains were cremated. His cremains will be buried in Russellville, Kentucky at a later date.
He was born August 7, 1945, in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Hawkins and Ruby Lee McDonald O’Dell. He was retired from Calsonic Corporation and the former Industrial Recruiter for Shelbyville Bedford County.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William “Billy” O’Dell and Frederick O’Dell; and two sisters, Eva Ann Lanier and Kathleen Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Peck O’Dell, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Lisa Dugger, and her husband, Tony, of Murfreesboro; two sons, David O’Dell, and Denton O’Dell, both of Shelbyville; two sisters, Evelyn Collins, of Peachtree City, Georgia, and Barbara Turner, of Macon, Georgia; three grandchildren, Sam Dugger, Lindsay Dugger, and Jesse O’Dell.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Argie Cooper Library.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mr. James Austin Coop, age 87, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, December 4, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Ron DeWitt will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. He was born October 24, 1922, in Bedford County, to the late Robert w. and Eva McConnell Coop. He was construction worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Limbo Coop in 1998. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert White Coop and P.G. Coop, and two sisters, Nora Catherine Lowell, and Frances Lawson.
He is survived by a son, Jimmy Coop, of Manchester; two daughters, Carolyn Coop Miller, and her husband Ervin, of Shelbyville, and Connie Coop Smith, and her husband Rick, of Beech Grove; four grandchildren, Julie Summers, Blaine Smith, Kelley Hall, and Kyle Miller; six great grandchildren, Briley and Brayden Butler, Reese and Addison Smith, and Sara Kate and Slater Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Sara Coop Children's Center at First Church of The Nazarene.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Margaret Overcast Fox, age 86, of Bell Buckle, died Friday, December 04, 2009, at Celebration Way of Shelbyville Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle.
Visitation will be 11 AM until service time Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born December 21, 1922, in Christiana, Tennessee, to the late Hiram and Maggie McCollum Overcast. She was retired from Wal Mart and was a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. She attended the Bell Buckle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fox, a daughter, Patricia Fox, two brothers, J.M. Overcast and Hiram Overcast, Jr. and a sister, Bessie Overcast.
She is survived by two sons, Mike Fox, and his wife Sara, of Bell Buckle, and Bobby Fox, and his wife Lynne, of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Alan Fox, of Bell Buckle, Rebecca Smith, and her husband Kent, of Franklin, and Jessica Fox, of Alcoa, Tennessee; one great grandchild, Booker Fox Smith.
Memorials may be made to Celebration Way Memorial Fund or Alive Hospice.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Thomas Edgar McGee, Jr., age 50, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at NHC HealthCare in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Bright Temple Church of God In Christ. Pastor Larry Crismon, II, will be eulogist, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10AM Wednesday until time of service at the church. He was born October 27, 1959, in Shelbyville, to Dorothy Trice McGee and the late Thomas Edgar McGee, Sr. He was engaged in the Horse Industry.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Sheila Danielle McGee, of Smyrna; a brother, Corey McGee, of LaVergne, and a sister, Linda Johnson, and her husband George, of Shelbyville.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. R. K. Thompson, age 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, December 18, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bryan Elliott will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born October 22, 1918, in Bedford County, to the late Robert Kerry Thompson, Sr. and Maggie Moore Thompson. He was a retired Production Manger with Musgrave Pencil Company with 49 years of service. He was an avid golfer and 60+ year member of First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenn Collier Thompson.
Survivors include two brothers, William M. Thompson, and his wife Naomi, and Tip Thompson, and his wife, Becky, all of Shelbyville; a sister, Dorothy Ann Welehon, of Ramona, California; brother in law, Joe Collier, and his wife Imogene, of Mulberry, Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Building Fund or The Good Samaritan Association.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Vernon Dwight Eddins, age 45, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Memorial services will be 2 PM Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Bellview Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Timothy Wright will officiate. Per his request, his remains were cremated.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.
He was born July 29, 1964, in Taft, Tennessee, to the late to Evans Eddins, Jr., of Ashland City, and the late Mary Whitaker Evans. He was a graduate of Coffee County High School and a short order cook. He was an active member of Bellview Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his companion of 23 years, Hattie Southall, of Shelbyville; three brothers, Roger L. Eddins and Venson E. Eddins, both of Nashville, and Jimmy E. Woodard, of New Hampshire; three sisters, Patricia D. Eddins and Jacqueline Bowers, both of Shelbyville, and Mary Ortiz, of Miami, Florida. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Geoff Giesemann will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
She was born May 8, 1937, in Bedford County, to Nan Cyree Steede, of Shelbyville, and the late J.D. Steede. She was a retired secretary engaged in the nursery industry. She was a member of Fairlane Church of Christ.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles H. Carey, of the Prospect Community of Giles County; a son, Michael D. Carey, of Prospect; a sister, Kitty Steede, of Shelbyville. She also leaves her faithful companion, “Little Bit” to mourn her passing.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Ms Nancy Norman, age 57, of Nashville, formerly of Shelbyville, died December 18, 2009, in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Buddy Norman will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11 AM Tuesday until time of service.
She was born December 20, 1951, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Charles H. and Betty Allison Norman. She was a Licensed Social Worker with the State of Tennessee, and attended the Church of Christ.
She is survived by two brothers, Buddy Norman, and his wife Tricia, of Columbia, and Greg Norman, of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, Julie Norman Beck, and her husband Vic, John Paul Norman, and his wife Jaime, Jill Norman Fields, and her husband Billy, Tav Norman, Sara Norman, and Jessica Alexander; great nieces and nephews, Johnny Norman, Scout Norman, Lilli Beck, Charlie Beck, Abbi Alexander and Miles Alexander.
Pallbearers: Glen Norman, Tav Norman, Vic Beck, Billy Fields, Paul Wagster, and Ed Hudson
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Robert Paul Gordon, age 70, of Lynchburg, died Monday, December 21, 2009, at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville.
Memorial services will be 2 PM Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Per his request, his remains were cremated. Visitation will be on hour prior to service Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born June 22, 1939, in Bedford County, to the late Clyde Martin and Ruby Ralston Gordon. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was a retired electrician, member of the VFW, American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He was a member of Smiths Chapel Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Kellett-Gordon, of Lynchburg; a son, Marty Ray Gordon, and his wife Lorri, of Shelbyville, and a daughter, Paula Williams, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Justin Ryan Gordon and Jody Martin Gordon. He also leaves many friends and extended family to mourn his passing.
Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mr. Michael L. Pope, age 44, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Heritage Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Revered Willis Pope will officiate, with burial to follow in Cothran Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
He was born September 2, 1965, in Bedford County to Juanita Peoples Pope and the late Prentice Cooper Pope. He was a welder and attended the Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Jay D. Pope, and his mother Melissa Smotherman Gongola, of Shelbyville; aunts, Betty Ann Pope, Carolyn Travis, Sandra Peoples, and Brenda Lovvorn; uncles, Willis Pope, Thomas D. Pope, Haywood Pope, Alton Pope, Bobby Peoples, John O’Neal Peoples, and Tommy Peoples.
He was preceded in death by his father and aunt, Audell Peoples and uncles, Jack Pope and Charles Pope. Also preceding him in death are grandparents, Clarence (Doc) and Ruby Russell Pope and John L. and Annella Henderson Peoples.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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