Obituaries

Andre (Andy) Plourde, loving husband, father, adventurer, raconteur, and accomplished traveler, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at the age of 82. Born in Easthampton, MA in 1936, he was the son of the late Andrew and Winifred (Couchon) Plourde...

Mr. Bobby C. Purdom, 78, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. He was born in Marshall County and was a son of the late Robert Wallace and Addie Florence Cathey Purdom. Mr. Purdom was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Chapel Hill where he had served as a former deacon and church treasurer. ...

Sudie Blanche Milam, 94, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at NHC Oakwood. Sudie was a native of Giles County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Katherine McCord Burgess. She was a retired nurse, having worked at Gordon’s Hospital and Oakwood. In later years, she sat with people at their homes. She was a member of the Hickory Heights Church of Christ...

Clesta Gail Crowell Turner of South Bend, IN, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born to James Felix Crowell and Everline (Bishop) Crowell in Lewisburg, TN. Clesta is survived by her children, Tamekia and Shannon Lyttle of South Bend; grandchild Shamika Lyttle of South Bend; great-granddaughter La’mayah James of South Bend; siblings Gerald Crowell of Lewisburg, TN and Clovia Wray of Chicago, IL; as well as a host of special friends and family. ...

Mr. James W. “Jim” Sullivan, 73, of Gallatin, formerly of Lewisburg, died Nov. 30, 2018, at Gallatin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Sullivan was a native of Davidson County, the son of the late Donald Sullivan and Patricia Armstrong Cole, and Jack Cole and Julie Hugo Sullivan. He was employed locally in the family business at Butler Brothers, before retiring as a manager for Windlands East Retirement Home in Madison. He was a member of various congregations of the Churches of Christ...

Mrs. Mary Jo Stacey Yancey, 84, of Columbia, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Williamson Medical Center. Mrs. Yancey was a native of Maury County, the daughter of the late David E. and Katie Lee Hughes Stacey. She enjoyed retirement by watching sports, cooking for loved ones, and attending the St. Luke Methodist Church of Columbia...

Emily Ruth McKay Whitesell, 86, of Lewisburg died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at NHC Oakwood. Mrs. Whitesell was a native of Lewisburg and was the daughter of the late Jeff and Mildred Hastings McKay. She was a retired insurance underwriter and member of the Lewisburg First United Methodist Church...

Hardy Raymond Moyers, former Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Revenue, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at the age of 86. Among his survivors are his wife of 54 years, Sandra Woodward Moyers; sons, Sam (Anna) Moyers, Mike (Rhonda) Moyers; step-daughter, Jessica (Greg) Ray; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Cara and Ashlyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond H. and Evelyn O. Moyers...

Ann Cochran, 81, wife of the late Charles Douglas Cochran, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 30, 2018. Mrs. Ann Cochran was born in Maury County, the daughter of the late Milton Elvin and Edna Hardison. She was a member of the Westvue Church of Christ. Her life and happiness revolved around her family. That same love and compassion continued through keeping children in her home and caring for the babies for many years at Wee Care...

Charlotte Ruth Harrell Hargrove, 83, of Cornersville, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Hargrove was a native of Giles County, TN, born Dec. 4, 1934, daughter of Gladys and Charlotte Metcalf Edde. She was retired from the Marshall County Board of Education where she had been the manager of MCHS cafeteria. She was a member of Church Street Church of Christ...

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Karen Sharain “Sherri” Burks, 56, of Lewisburg, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Amazing Grace Community Church, 1046 Unionville Deason Rd., Unionville, TN 37180, with Pastors Mike Hannah and Randall Harmon officiating. Mrs. Burks passed away from this life Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Maury Regional Health after an extended illness...

Willie Mai Robertson Snell, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at her resdence in Nashville. She was born in Chapel Hill, TN, Aug. 15, 1930, to Lillard and Gladys Lentz Robertson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by sisters, Erma Lee Snell from College Grove, Irene Foxx and Martha Robertson of Lewisburg; two brothers, Roscoe (Bubba) Robertson and Charles (Bamma) Robertson of Lewisburg...

Rebecca Higgs Feagins, 91, of Kingsport, TN, died on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Born in Anes Station, TN, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a graduate of Marshall County High School and MTSU, and received her Master’s in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. Rebecca moved to Kingsport to work at Eastman Kodak and after 5 years retired to become a lifelong homemaker. She was an active member of Mafair United Methodist Church...

Minister Ruben A. Thomison, 89, of Lewisburg passed on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at NHC Oakwood. He was baptized at an early age at Center Hill Church of Christ, and was the Preacher of Round Hill Church of Christ for over 40 years. He attended high school in Petersburg and later established Thomison Bros. Construction Company...

Camryn Reese Hinson, infant daughter of Colton Wayne and Kayla Rose Grant Hinson, was stillborn at Williamson Medical Center on Nov. 20, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Michael and Deanna Grant of Lewisburg; paternal grandparents, Kevin and Kelly Hinson of Hohenwald; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ann Stevens of Michigan; paternal great-grandparents, Wayne and Betty Dye of Hohenwald and Jo Brewer of Hohenwald; aunt, Colyn Hinson of Hohenwald; and special friend, Brutus Hinson.. ...

Ronald Dewayne Harwell, 69, of Cornersville, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Harwell was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee, born Aug. 15, 1949, son of Robert Earl and Mary Frances Doggett Harwell. He was a co-owner of M&W Trucking and later he was a mechanic for Marshall County Highway Department. He was a member of the Marshall County Old Car Club and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather...

Mrs. Jessie Evelyn Chilton Willoughby, 86, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at NHC Oakwood. Mrs. Willoughby was a native of Marshall County, the daughter of the late Mart Taylor and Minnie Adelle Keele Chilton. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church...

Allen Ray Brooks, 63, of Lewisburg, died at his residence Nov. 20, 2018. Mr. Brooks was a native of Benton Harbor, MI, born Aug. 10, 1955, son of Clarence Ray and Donna Haisley Brooks. He was the purchasing agent for Abeco and attended East Commerce Baptist Church...

Mrs. Betty Cooper Hardison, 80, wife of the late Joe Wayne Hardison, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Cooper was a native of Marshall County, the daughter of the late Oliver and Lucy Cooper. She retired from the Tennessee Walking Horse Association and worked at the Marshall County High School in administration. She enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her fish pond...

Gloria Christine “Chris” Osborne Dutton, 69, wife of Richard Dutton and retired employee of City of Lewisburg in Marshall County, TN, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Chris had been battling lung cancer for quite a while. ...

Mrs. Emmaline Boyd Bless, 81, wife of Carlton Bless, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Lewisburg, TN on July 2, 1937, to the late Frank and Angelina Boyd. She was a member of Church Street Church of Christ. She retired from Farmers Bank in Cornersville...

James Robert Whitsett, 89, of Lewisburg, died Friday, November 16, 2018, in NHC Lewisburg Healthcare. Mr. Whitsett was a native of Marshall County, TN, born Oct. 28, 1929, son of William Alec and Abbie Dallas Eldridge Whitsett. His years of education were spent in Forrest School at Chapel Hill. He retired as a driver with TR Miller Trucking and he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church...

Mr. Kevin Leonard Wolfe, 64, of Lewisburg, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Wolfe was a native of St. Petersburg, FL, the son of the late Leonard and Jean Bensz Wolfe. He was employed as a maintenance electrician and served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army. He was a member of the Lewisburg Life Song church...

On November 17, 2018, Mr. Robert Gary Chapman, 78, of Tullahoma, TN, entered into rest at Tennova Healthcare – Harton, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Lewisburg, TN, to the late B.M. and Hazel Chapman. He was an engineer at Jacobs and continued to do consulting even after retirement. ...

Betty Blanton Stafford, 71, resident of Lewisburg, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at her residence. Betty was born on April 22, 1947, in Bedford County to the late Ed Blanton and the late Louise Blanton. She was a retired employee of National Bridle Shop. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother...

Mr. Carl Johnson, 67, of Lewisburg, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Herman Carlos and Mrs. Laura L. Staggs Johnson of Lewisburg. He was a long-time self-employed dairy farmer and was a member of Church Street Church of Christ...

Rosie Elizabeth Childress, 76, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Marshall Medical Center. Mrs. Childress was a native of Columbia, TN, born Jan. 26, 1942, daughter of Loyd and Gracie Mae Ramsey Davis. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church...

Mrs. Shirley H. Wilson of the Caney Spring community, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 13, 2018, in Lewisburg, TN. Mrs. Wilson was born in Pulaski, TN and was a daughter of the late William Almos and Emma Gertrude Maines Hickman. She was a homemaker and was retired from Mead Corp. of Lewisburg...

Mr. Wayne Vixen Baber, 69, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Maury Regional Hospital. Mr. Baber was a native of Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Buford Ellis and Audrey Mae Critzer Baber. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Buford H. Baber. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Louise McAdams Baber, and one sister, Donna (Jake) Guepe of Gainesville, VA...

Ms. Patricia Ann “Pat” Blackmore, 74, of Lewisburg, died Friday, Nov. 09, 2018, at NHC Lewisburg. Ms. Blackmore was a native of Great Falls, MT, the daughter of the late Robert McKin and Kathleen Guckian Blackmore. She was formerly employed as laborer in industry and as a housekeeper for the Celebration Inn and was a member of the Church Street Church of Christ...

Mr. Gerald Rayford Pollock, 83, of Lewisburg, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Pollock was a native of Lawrence County, the son of the late William Ladd and Nora Lee Forsythe Pollock. He retired from Mead Containers and was a member of the Church of Christ. He served his country while in the Army...