Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Willard Wilson Haskins
Aug 24, 2024
Mr. Willard Wilson Haskins, age 80, of Eagleville, TN died Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Williamson Co., Mr. Haskins was a son of the late William Haskins and Rosa Adeline Rainey Haskins. Willard worked for several years as a Furnace Operator at the former battery plant in College Grove, TN and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving...
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Riggs
Aug 22, 2024
Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Riggs, age 61, of the Holts Corner Community, TN, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, he was the son of the late Leslie Thomas Riggs and Lynda Faye (Emerson) Riggs, who survives.
Mr. Riggs enjoyed working on guitars. Kenny was a huge Tennessee Vols fan and enjoyed watching all sports. He was...
Willie Maud Liggett
Aug 22, 2024
Mrs. Willie Maud Liggett, age 99, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Lewisburg, TN. Mrs. Willie Maud was born in the Farmington Community of Marshall County, TN and was the daughter of the late Willie Marshall Thurman and America Vera Curlee Thurman. She was a homemaker. On April 3, 1944 she married the love of her...
Sophia Ellen Watson
Aug 20, 2024
Sophia Ellen Watson, lovingly known as “Sophie,” was born on May 29, 2018, and left this world into the perfect arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 20, 2024.
In her brief but miraculous six years, Sophie brought immense joy to everyone she met. Her infectious smile could light up any room and her presence was a daily blessing. She...
Clyde Thomas Ervin
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Clyde Thomas Ervin, age 81, of the Hardison Mill Community in Maury County, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 with his family by his side from a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. He was retired from Walker Die Casting in Lewisburg, TN.
Clyde was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Clyde was a musician and had...
Stephen Bruce Swain
Aug 13, 2024
Mr. Stephen “Steve” Bruce Swain, age 76, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Pulaski, TN. Steve was born in Chapel Hill, TN and was a son of the late Jimmy Lee Swaim and Marion Day (Scott) Williams. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Swain served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Craig Douglas Atkins
Aug 12, 2024
Mr. Craig Douglas Atkins, age 60, of Pulaski, TN, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Born in Tampa, FL, Craig was a son of Robert Atkins and Patricia Boyd. He was an iron worker in the construction business and loved fishing in his spare time and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Donald Holt,...
Barbara Rietema Cooper
Aug 12, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Therese Rietema Cooper, 83, of Laws Hill, TN passed peacefully in her home on Monday, August 12, 2024. Barbara was born January 23, 1941, in Patterson, New Jersey to late parents John Warren and Helen Heller Rietema and was the only child. Barbara was a retired Special Education Teacher and spent 25 years teaching special education students at...
John Mark Morgan
Aug 9, 2024
Master John Mark Morgan, of Chapel Hill, TN, was delivered on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Columbia. TN. He was the son of Gionni Micah Morgan and Cason “Casey” Anne Tallent Morgan of Chapel Hill, TN. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Susie Morgan.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents,...
Marilyn N. Vaughn
Aug 9, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn Neill Vaughn, age 80, of the Caney Spring community, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 17, 1944, Marilyn lived a life of service and taking care of others. She attended Forrest School, studied Nutrition and Food Service at Penn State, and then worked as a healthcare dietitian in Marshall,...
Wayne Goins
Aug 7, 2024
Mr. Wayne Goins, age 79, of Triune, Tennessee, died suddenly Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mr. Goins was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina and was a son of the late Joseph Edward and Florence Irene Johnson Goins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, David Goins, Joyce Waller, Lula Long,...
Jim Culver
Aug 6, 2024
Mr. Jim Culver, age 88, of Rockvale, TN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Wisconsin, Jim was the son of the late Orin Jewell Culver and Sylvia Maude LaBounty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Culver and a daughter, Stormy Lee.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during...
Darrell Warren
Aug 5, 2024
Mr. Tandy “Darrell” Warren, age 69, of Lewisburg, TN, passed awaywith his loving family by his side on Monday, August 5, 2024. Darrell wasborn in Columbia, TN on December 10, 1954, to the late Sammy Davis andChristine Kincaid Warren. Darrell worked with Neely Coble for 41 yearsas a mechanic, outside of work Darrell loved walking horses and spottedhorses.Darrell is survived...
Gerald Byrd
Aug 3, 2024
Mr. Gerald Byrd, age 75, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home in Chapel Hill. Gerald was born in Archer City, Texas and was a son of the late Burt Byrd and Juanita Phillips Byrd. He was of the Baptist faith. Gerald was retired after working for the Franklin Housing Authority and later in sales...
Bobby G. Ragsdale
Aug 1, 2024
Mr. Bobby G. Ragsdale, age 82, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Chapel Hill, TN and was a son of the late John Porter Ragsdale and Lela Mai Newcomb Ragsdale. He was retired from Sanford Corporation after 20 years of service. In addition to his parents,...
James Larry Wilson
Jul 28, 2024
Mr. James Larry Wilson, age 85, of Sharonville, OH passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 at his residence. Born on July 10, 1939 in White House, TN, Larry lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family and community. Mr. Wilson was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and he proudly served his country as...
Carolyn Dyer
Jul 26, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Dyer, age 67, of Unionville, Tennessee, died Friday, July 26, 2024 at her home in Unionville. Carolyn was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia and was a daughter of the late J T Crowder and Lois Wilson Crowder. She was a member of Christian Chapel Church and retired from Henry Horton State Park where she worked in housekeeping. In...
Tina Tomlin
Jul 25, 2024
Mrs. Tina Tomlin, age 62, of the Pottsville Community, died Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Williamson Co., she was the daughter of the late Jason Michael Tomlin and Peggy Louise Hood Tomlin who survives.
Survived by her mother, Peggy Hood Tomlin of the Pottsville Community and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled by the family...
Kristi Lyn Penrod Gentry
Jul 22, 2024
Kristi Lyn Gentry age 46, died unexpectedly in an automobile accident on July 22, 2024. Kristi was a 1996 graduate of Forrest High School. She was a forklift driver with Nissan. She was a free-spirited and adventurous soul, who lived life on her own terms, embracing each day with a wild and untamed spirit. She was committed to helping others.
She...
Brandon Lee Gentry
Jul 22, 2024
Brandon Lee Gentry, 28, of Shelbyville, TN passed unexpectedly in an automobile accident on July 22, 2024. Brandon was a 2013 graduate of Community High School. Brandon was known for his sharp wit and boundless humor, Brandon had a way of lighting up every room he entered. His intelligence was as vast as his creativity, always dreaming up new ideas...
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