Karen Renee (Franklin) Chappell - Age 53 - Waverly, TN
Karen Renee (Franklin) Chappell, age 53, passed away on January 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Gene Franklin; her paternal grandfather, Ottie Ray Franklin; paternal step-grandmother, Eva Franklin; paternal grandmother, Sally Parnell; maternal grandfather, William S. Davidson; maternal grandmother, Virlean Davidson; and her step-brother, Jason…
William “Burch” Douglas - Age 74 - Waverly, TN
William “Burch” Douglas, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 22, 1951, in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Mary Sue Douglas and William Bill Douglas. He was a longtime resident of Waverly, TN. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife,…
James Neal Wilson - Age 78 - Jackson, TN
James Neal Wilson, 78, passed away on January 17th, 2026 in Jackson, TN after a brief illness. Born on January 20th, 1947, James was the son of the late James Henry Wilson and Birdie Mae Vantreese Wilson. He served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.…
Jason Keeling - Age 48 - Memphis, TN
Jason Keeling, age 48, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1977. Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keeling of Collierville, Tennessee, and his brother, Joshua Keeling of Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his father, Jim Keeling, and…
Shirley Jean Beem - Age 74 - Big Sandy, TN
Shirley Jean Beem, age 74, of Big Sandy, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2026. Born on October 18, 1951, Shirley lived a life defined by love, resilience, and an unwavering spirit. Shirley was a devoted and deeply loving mother whose strength and fierce determination guided…
Gordon Bowers - Age 69 - Clarksville, TN
Gordon Bowers, age 69, passed away on January 8, 2026 in Clarksville, TN He was preceded in death by his father, Repps Bowers, and his mother, Annetta Buckingham Bowers. Gordon is survived by his sister, Sally Moseley; his best friend and brother to the end, Larry Murphy; his nephew, Paul…
Gregory Lynn Moseley - Age 71 - Clarksville, TN
Gregory Lynn Moseley, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Greg was born on April 11, 1954, to the late Earl and Bertha Moseley. He was the youngest of twelve siblings. Greg spent part of his early years working in the family cabinet shop before going into business…
Donna Kay Hicks - Age 66 - Knoxville, TN
Donna Kay Hicks (Sutton) passed peacefully at Lyons View Health and Rehab on December 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Donna was born on May 8, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She graduated from Walters State with a degree in Nursing and devoted many years of her life to caring for…
Joanne Elizabeth Skow - Age 67 - Decatur, IL
Born June 4, 1958 – Entered Heaven December 15, 2025 Joanne Elizabeth Skow was born in Alton, Illinois and grew up in Edwardsville. She later moved to Decatur, Illinois where she made her home for the last 50 years. She was defined by a life of loving people, helping others,…
Ronald Lindborg Barron - Age 96 - Hurricane Mills, TN
Ronald Lindborg Barron, 96, of Hurricane Mills, TN, formerly of Gardner, Illinois, then of Stephenson, MI (God’s Country as he called it) passed away on December 6th, 2025. Ron entered this life on November 22nd, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois. Born to the late Russel Barron and Sigred Lindborg Barron Ron…
Ronald S. Payne - Age 78 - Sugar Tree, TN
Ronald (Ron) S. Payne was born April 3, 1947, in Memphis, TN. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he started a lifelong career as a truck driver. He drove for AF & FedEx Freight for many years. He eventually became…
Thomas John Wilcox - Age 60 - Johnson City, TN
March 19, 1965 – November 12, 2025 Thomas John Wilcox, 60, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2025. Born on March 19, 1965, Tom grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and graduated from high school in 1983. Shortly after, he moved to Marco Island, Florida, where he began what became a…
Kevin Forbes - Age 53 - Knoxville, TN
Kevin Ryan Forbes, 53, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1972, to Norman Dean Forbes and Mary Alice King Forbes. Kevin was a lifelong sports lover who, from the very beginning, fell in love with the game…
James Prekrel - Bellevue, TN
James “Jim” Prekrel May 11, 1947 – November 8, 2025 James “Jim” Prekrel, a beloved longtime resident of Bellevue, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Born on May 11, 1947, Jim lived a life marked by devotion, service, and a love for simple joys. He shared 45 wonderful…
Carlos Leonel Menjivar - Clarksville, TN
In living memory of Carlos Leonel Menjivar. Beloved Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, father in law, and Friend. You will truly be missed. We love you to pieces and your memory shall live on. Rest easily daddy.
Leroy Mays - Age 90 - Hurricane Mills, TN
Leroy Mays, age 90, of Hurricane Mills, TN passed away on November, 14 2025. Leroy entered this life on September 16, 1935 in Raton, NM, born to the late Ray R Mays and Hattie McCracker. He sometimes would talk about adventures with his father, Ray, who was a well driller…
Wade Allen, Jr. - Age 71 - Hollow Rock, TN
Departed this life on October 31,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Wade Sr. and Delores Allen. He is survived by his siblings, Brother Douglas Allen, two sisters Iris Allen, Lisa Pasichnyk, and his daughter Terayne Allen. Grandchildren Nickeya Smith and Nashad Allen. Greatgrandchildren Cameron Smith, Zora lee…
Billy "BJ" Bolin - Age 40 - Trenton, TN
Billy “BJ” Bolin, 40, of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away on October 23, 2025. BJ was known for his humor, honesty, and big heart. He was the kind of person who would help anyone in need and could make anyone laugh. A true lover of nature, BJ enjoyed hiking, collecting arrowheads,…
Reyna Gillahan - Age 50 - Nunnely, TN
Reyna Gillahan, born October 23, 1974, in Centerville, Tennessee, passed away tragically on October 10, 2025, in the AES explosion. She left this earth far too soon, but the love she poured into her family will live on forever. Reyna was the true definition of strength — a hardworking woman,…
Samuel Ralph Simpson, Sr. - Age 88 - Waverly, TN
Samuel Ralph Simpson, Sr., 88, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on October 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Waverly to the late Jay Don and Agatha Simpson. He graduated from McEwen High School and was married to his loving wife, Marcia June Burns Simpson, for…
Troy Freeman Buckingham - Age 81 - Camden, TN
Troy Freeman Buckingham, 81 of Camden, TN. Dad was born July 24, 1944, in Decatur County to the late Willie Green Buckingham and Linnie Faye (Smith) Buckingham. Dad passed peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, October 17, 2025. Dad, a retired Industrial Electrician; was employed by Casey…
James Everette Cook - Age 56 - McEwen, TN
James Everette Cook, age 56 of McEwen, entered the presence of our Lord on October 10, 2025. James was born in Camden, TN on May 15, 1969, to the late James Earl Cook and Jeanette Berry Cook. James was a 1985 graduate of Big Sandy High School and was a…
Damon K Smith, Jr - Age 92 - Cookeville, TN
Damon K Smith, Jr, 92 of Cookeville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home in line with his wishes. Damon was born on December, 9 1932 in White Plains, NY to the late Damon Smith Sr and Arlene Hufford Smith. Damon married the love of his…
Darrell Wade Heard - Age 63 - Waverly , TN
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Darrell Wade Heard, who passed away peacefully on 10/02/2025, at the age of 63 in Dickson, TN. Born on 06/15/1962 in Atlanta, GA. Darrell was the beloved son of Jack Heard and Sandrill Stewart(Worke). He grew up in Waverly,…