Obituaries
Mr. William Allen Murray, 64, of Pulaski died Feb. 2, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Matilda Kimbrough Murray.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, at First United Methodist Church, Pulaski with the Rev. Wayne Davis officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation is today (Wednesday) from 3-8 p.m. at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations are suggested to First United Methodist Church Capital Maintenance Fund, Big Brothers American Legion Post 60 or First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Aymett Murray of Pulaski; sons, Frank Murray, John Murray and wife Julie and Robert Murray, all of Pulaski; grandchildren, Joseph Murray and Jesse Murray of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
Miss Virginia O. Franklin, 81, of Ardmore, Ala., died Feb. 2, 2010.
The Ardmore, Ala., native was born April 20, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Bernard and Dorothy Ozell Shannon Franklin
Survivors include sister Geneva Bowden and husband Gene of Ardmore, Ala.; and several cousins.
Mr. Shelby Lofton II, 54, of Minor Hill died Feb. 1, 2010, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
He was born Jan. 18, 1956, in Louisiana and was a retired X-ray technician.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelby Sr. and Goldie Ray Kelly Lofton.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Lofton of Minor Hill; three sons, Jimmy Lofton and wife Teressa of Minor Hill, Troy Lofton and wife Mary of Killeen, Texas, and Zachary Lofton of Minor Hill; brothers, Floyd Lofton and wife Ann of Harvey, La., and Kenny Lofton and wife Connie of Hazel Green, Ala.; sisters, Lillie Taylor and husband Claude of Slidell, La., and Tammy Wren and husband Dave of Pulaski; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Ellen Marie Thompson Southerland, 78, of Lewisburg died Feb. 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital (Alive Hospice).
A native of Giles County, she is preceded in death by her parents, Altmon (Tinker) and Lillie Pearl Daly Thompson; husband, William Bruce Southerland to whom she was married for 57 years; son Gary Paul Southerland; brothers, Tillman Thompson and Alton Thompson; sisters, Louise Wood and Francis Beard; grandson William Bradley Southerland; and granddaughter Rhonda Denise Fuller.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Banks of Giles County, Betty Jo Fuller and Lawanda Fralix, both of Lewisburg; three sons, Robert Houston Southerland, Charles Dickie Southerland and William Edward Southerland, all of Lewisburg; stepson William Henry Southerland of Athens, Ala.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Cindy Gibbs, 45, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Feb. 7, 2010.
She was born Nov. 8, 1964, in Huntsville, Ala., and was a member of Taft Full Gospel church.
Survivors include her husband, Anthony Keith Gibbs of Ardmore, Tenn.; her parents, Harold D. and Edith Durham Boggs of Kelso; sons, David Harold Boggs of Columbia and Dylan Kyle Gibbs of Ardmore, Tenn.
Mrs. Mamie Landers Sfero, 94 of Madison, Ala., died Feb. 7, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born Sept. 11, 1915, in Decatur, Ala., She is preceded in death by her parents, John M. and Lena Tuck Landers; husband Benny Sfero; and grandson Darrell Landman
Survivors include her son, Gordon Landman Jr. and wife Jeanette (Brewer) of Madison, Ala.; brother Melvin Landers of Athens, Ala.; sister Naomi Landers Turner of Gadsden, Ala.; granddaughter Lesa Preston of Harvest, Ala.; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Virginia C. Miller, 66, of Pulaski died Feb. 6, 2010, at NHC HealthCare of Pulaski.
She was retired from Red Stone Arsenal.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Vera Mayo Royals.
Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Earl Holder and Kevin Bozarth officiating. Burial was in the Bellview Cemetery, Madison County, Ala.
Survivors include her husband, James Miller of Pulaski; sons, Don Miller and wife Donna of Pulaski and Tommy Miller and wife Christina of Toney, Ala.; brother Franklin Royals of South Carolina; three half-sisters; grandchildren: Jessica Miller, Melissa Miller, Elizabeth Miller; and one great-grandson.
Mrs. Mary E. Fogg, 91, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Feb. 6, 2010.
She was born May 25, 1918, in Blanche. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Effie Hicklen Smith; husbands, Smith Fogg and Bunyan Smith; sons, James Terrell Smith, Jimmy Ross Smith and Douglas Smith; daughter Reba Jane Smith; brothers, Cecil Smith, TC Smith; and sister Irene Hargrove; and three grandchildren, James Dwight Smith, Terry Lynn Smith and Tambra Jane Gates Graviet.
Survivors include son Jerry (Donny) Smith and wife Evelyn of Minor Hill; daughters, Brenda Clark and husband Bobby of Athens, Ala., and Gerelda Gates and husband Hank; brothers, Floyd Wayne Smith and Robert Smith, both of Ardmore, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lewis Clifton Drake, 91, died Feb. 5, 2010, at The Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility in Nashville.
He was a native of Giles County, a deacon at Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Army and a retiree of LeMar Shirt Company.
He was married to the former Annie (Louise) Yokley Martin for 63 years and an avid fisherman, hunter and a very good gardener.
A funeral service will begin at noon, Friday, Feb. 12, at the Greater Richland Creek Missionary Baptist Association Central Building, Bledsoe Road in Pulaski following a visitation from 11 a.m.-noon. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family also will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to Mount Olivet Baptist Church through SunTrust Bank.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four children, Martha Gunning and husband Daniel of Willingboro, N.J., Jerome Drake and wife Maxine of Murfreesboro, James Allen Drake of Pulaski and Rose Mary Glispie and husband Stephen of Glenwood, Ill.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Bobby V. Chapman, 76, of Brentwood died Feb. 4, 2010.
A longtime resident of Brentwood, Mr. Chapman was an exceptional businessman and owner of Brentwood Computer Supplies.
He was a near perfect husband who loved his family and the University of Tennessee football and Lady Vol athletics.
Funeral services were held Feb. 8 in the chapel of Brentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to The National Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jane Bass Chapman; children, Sheila C. Harrison and husband David, Perry Lee Chapman and wife Deborah and Amy Chapman; and grandchildren: Natalie Harrison, Matt Harrison, Clint Chapman, Samuel Chapman and Abby Acuff-Chapman.
Miss Barbara Jane Nipper, 80, of Knoxville died Feb. 1, 2010, in Jacksonville, N.C.
She was born on Christmas day in 1929. She was a lifelong resident of Knoxville and member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Rebecca Nipper.
Funeral services were held Feb. 6 in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Deron Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
A guest book may be signed and condolences offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include her sister, Carolyn Becker of Jacksonville, N.C.; nephews, Michael Becker of Hampstead, N.C., and Greg Becker of Jacksonville, N.C.; nieces, Anne Spencer of Richlands, N.C., and Lynne Colley of Ocala, Fla.; and four great-nieces.
Mr. Douglas Crowder Hughes, 45, of Lawrenceburg died Feb. 9, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A native of Lawrenceburg, he was employed by HLH Express and a member of First Baptist Church Lawrenceburg.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Thomas Calvin Crowder; and paternal grandparents, Douglas and Readus Hughes and Mary Charlyn Hughes.
Funeral services were held Feb. 12 at First Baptist Church with Jeff Vanlandingham officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceburg.
Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent by way of the Web site at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his parents, Anne Crowder Hughes and Jerry and Ann Jones Hughes, all of Lawrenceburg; maternal grandmother Mary McPeters of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Sally Coultas and husband Kenneth and Susan Carvell and husband Lance, all of Lawrenceburg; five nieces and nephews, Maggie Carvell, Anna Claire Carvell, Isaac Carvell, Ian Coultas and Evan Coultas all of Lawrenceburg; special cousin Jay Belew of Murfreesboro; two step-sisters, Sherry Jones Dull of Michigan, Lisa Jones Dunn of California and Kim Jones Sutton of Alabama; several aunts, uncles, cousins, step-nieces and step-nephews.
Mr. Charles (Boll Weevil) Witt, 72, of Dellrose died Feb. 8, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
He was a member of Elkton Methodist Church, retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Brandon and Ethel Wilkinson Witt; and sister Willa Witt Zwaschka.
Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at Elkton Methodist Church with the Rev. John Ives and the Rev. Richard Garlen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Charles (Boll Weevil) Witt Memorial Scholarship Fund at Martin Methodist College, c/o Sally Phelps, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN 38478.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Witt of Dellrose; daughter Jana Witt Henson and husband Phillip of Pulaski; sons Chad Witt and wife Carrie of the Bryson community, and Brandon William Witt and wife Susan of Knoxville; sister Elizabeth Witt White of Pulaski; grandchildren Haley Brooke Witt, Morgan Stevenson Witt and Savannah Leigh Witt.
Mrs. Charity Franks Potts, 91, of Ethridge died Feb. 11, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.
A native of Hardin County, she was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Nona Tilley Franks; and husband Freddie Eugene Potts.
Funeral services were held Feb. 13 at Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with Marvin Potts and Lee Kedrie officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Giles County.
Condolences may be sent by way of the Web site at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include four daughters, Joyce Wynne of Pulaski, Faye Kedrie of Lawrenceburg, Beatrice Sercy and Nona Sue Hendrix, both of Smyrna; five sons, Harold Potts of Lawrenceburg, Jerry Potts of Ethridge, Larry Potts of Mt. Pleasant, Robert Potts of Lawrenceburg and Charlie Potts of Summertown; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Chrysteen Renee Flynn, 38, of Frankewing died Feb. 12, 2010.
Graveside services were held Feb. 15 at Hereford-Story Cemetery in Lincoln County. An additional memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include son Joshua Flynn of Frankewing; mother Sandra Watkins of Frankewing; brother Tim Watkins and wife Patsy of Pulaski; and aunt Diane Hayes of North Carolina.
Mrs. Shirley Stubblefield, 73, of Frankewing died Feb. 13, 2010, at Lincoln Care Center in Lincoln County.
The Lincoln County native was a seamstress for Blue Ridge Shirt Plant and of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by Joseph Wiley (J.W.) and Ludie Reed Graham; and brother Randal Graham.
Funeral services were held Feb. 15 at Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Monty Franklin officiating. Burial was in Wright’s Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Stubblefield of Frankewing; daughter Pam Lee and husband Ken of Doylestown, Pa.; two sons, Ricky Stubblefield and wife Julie of Frankewing and Tony Stubblefield and wife Amy of McBurg; two sisters, Barbara Thornton of Petersburg and Ann Graham of Lewisburg; three brothers, Gene Graham of Fayetteville, Dan Graham of Petersburg and Jerry Graham of Fayetteville; five grandchildren: Brent Stubblefield, Adam Stubblefield, Dawn Stubblefield, Megan Stubblefield and Madison Lee; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Herbert Lee McNeese, 86, of Pulaski died Feb. 13, 2010, at NHC HealthCare of Pulaski.
He was a retired preacher for Puncheon Church of Christ and a member of East Hill Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Lochie Pierce McNeese; and his wife, Inez McNeese.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Brandon Britton officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.
The family suggest memorial donations be made to Puncheon Church of Christ or East Hill Church of Christ Building Fund.
Survivors include his sisters, Robbie Edwards and husband Tot of Pulaski, Laura Uselton of Pulaski and Layde Sellers of Columbia; brother Cecil McNeese and wife Janice of Pulaski; sister-in-law Rebecca McNeese of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Thelwood (Pappy) Alexander Gaines, 76, of Dickson died Feb. 13, 2010, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Limestone County, Ala., and graduated from Beech Hill High School in 1951. He spent two years in the U.S. Army before enrolling in David Lipscomb College, from where he graduated with a degree in business.
Mr. Gaines retired in 1997 from Equifax after working as an auditor for 30-plus years. Afterward, he became a master gardener and tomato grower extraordinaire.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Hardiman Gaines; wife Annette Poarch Gaines; brother Dupree Gaines; sisters, Margarete Rutledge, Lou Noah and Jackie Callahan; and son Tommy Hamill.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Taylor Funeral Home with Mike Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Dickson County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. today (Tuesday) and from 10 a.m. to service time on Wednesday.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Alive Hospice, American Cancer Society, Bellevue Baptist Church or to the charity of one’s choice.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn L. Gaines; children, Deborah Wyatt and husband Tim, Suzanne Gaines, Lisa Gentry and husband Rod, Debbie Peacher and husband John; brothers, John Gaines and wife Molly, Jim Gaines and wife Billie, Byron Gaines and wife D’Ann; sister-in-law Martha Gaines; daughter-in-law Trisha Hamill-Gank; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Sassy, Percy and Lucy.
Mrs. Marguerette Carvell, 84, of Pulaski died Feb. 13, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Stella Short Collier; three sisters; and a brother.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Allen Barrett officiating. Burial was to have been held in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Moriah Cemetery Fund.
Survivors include her husband, C.L. Carvell; sons, James D. Stewart Jr. and John C. (J.C.) Stewart; daughters, Constance Y. Galloway and husband Jerry, Brenda J. Barrett and husband Allen, Deborah F. Bunn and friend Chuck and Carla Potts and husband Robert; sisters, Grace Cothron, Dorothy Davis and June King; grandchildren, Tracy, Terri, Tina, Kelly, Toby, Jamie, Nicholas, Tommi, Bridgette, Dixel, Jonas, Heather, Amanda and Rob; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Margie Mildred Green, 88, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Feb. 14, 2010, at Ardmore on Main Car and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of the Pentecostal church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala., with Donald Clem and Rick Craft officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.
Survivors include sons, Jimmy Green of Harvest, Ala., and Bobby Ray Green of Taft; grandchildren Brian Scott Green and Bobby Ray Green Jr.; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Nancy Lee Fralix, 74, of Lynnville died Feb. 15, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski.
The Giles County native was born May 19, 1936.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nancy Henson Wright; and her husband, Walter Houston Fralix.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Visitation is today (Tuesday) from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include four sons, Willard Fralix of Chapel Hill, Larry Fralix, Kenneth Fralix and Donnie Fralix, all of Lynnville; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lucy Lurline Watts Shrader, 79, of the Rose Hill community died Feb. 9, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski.
The Giles County native was born Feb. 6, 1931.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Boss) H. Shrader; parents Charlie Calvin and Rosie Bell Norman Watts; and brothers, Robert (Bodie) Watts, Buford (Webb) Watts, Charlie Watts Jr. and Charles Calvin Watts.
Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Watts Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Jimmy Shrader and Harlie Shrader, both of Pulaski; daughters, Deborah Shrader Jackson and Vickie Shrader Burdette, both of Pulaski; brother Charlie Watts; sisters, Lou Ella Womble and Ida Bell Shrader; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Lorene Blakely, 93, of Toney, Ala., died Feb. 14, 2010.
She was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Lineville, Ala. She is preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Eloise McCollum Knight; husband Thomas Estes Blakely; brother Eldron Knight; and sister Mauvalene Jones.
Survivors include son Doug Blakely and wife Debbie of Toney, Ala.; daughter Annette Zirbel and husband Sonny of Athens, Ala.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mr. Rabon Wales, 69, of Elkmont, Ala., died Feb. 16, 2010.
He was born Dec. 12, 1940, in Athens, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents Foster and Audrey Martin Wales; daughter Tammy Murphy; and grandson Cody Murphy.
Survivors include his wife Anita Watkins Wales of Elkmont; son Greg Wales and wife Tracy of Athens, Ala.; two daughters, Deborah Wales of Elkmont and Susan Penn and husband Larry of Prospect; two brothers, Billy Wales and wife Judy and James Wales, all of Elkmont; two sisters, Betty McCurry and husband Randy and Rebecca Brewer, all of Elkmont; grandchildren, Chris Johnson, Ashley Rodgers, Haley Penn, Lacey Penn, Clint Penn, Chelsea Murphy, Layla Davis, Jessi Cates and Cole Wales; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Knox Davis Surles, 82, of Columbia died Feb. 16, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
The Giles County native was retired from Lee-Mar Shirt Company and as a farmer. He was a graduate of Giles County High School.
Mr. Surles was a member of Cool Springs Church of Christ in Pulaski and faithfully attended West End Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy Sr. and Della Davis Surles; four brothers, Lee Roy Surles Jr., Grady Surles, Sam Surles and Thomas (Bud) Surles; and step-son Jesse Alison Pilkinton.
Funeral services were held Feb. 18 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Minister Rick Elsey officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Memorial donations may be made to West End Baptist Church, 900 W. 7th St., Columbia, TN 38401.
Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Trula Farmer Pilkinton Surles of Columbia; son Edward Todd Surles and wife Joan of Montgomery, Ala.; step-daughter Crea Pilkinton Sielbeck and husband Alan of Brentwood; two sisters, Vivian Warren and husband Roger of Columbia and Norma Surles of Pulaski; three brothers, Buford (Beverly) Surles of Hendersonville, James (Barbara) Surles of Lawrenceburg, Carl (Becky) Surles of McMinnville; five grandchildren, Rachel Pilkinton (John) Stovall of Franklin, Jesse (Amanda) Pilkinton of College Grove, Savannah Sielbeck, Alison Sielbeck and Bate Sielbeck all of Brentwood; four great-grandchildren, Jack and Abby Stovall, Will and Caroline Pilkinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jamie William Bird, 43, of White House died Feb. 16, 2010.
Formerly of Pulaski, he was a 1984 graduate of Richland High School.
Mr. Bird was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and employed by the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Northridge Church in White House.
Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at Northridge Church. Burial was in White House Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to an education trust that has been set up for Reagan Bird at Region’s Bank. Cole and Garrett Funeral Home, White House, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Dana Snelbaker Bird; daughter Reagan Elizabeth Bird; parents Larry and Martha Bird of Pulaski; and brother Joshua Forrest Bird.
Mr. John Phillip Townsend, 47, of Lynnville died Feb. 17, 2010, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin.
Born Aug. 25, 1962, in Giles County, Mr. Townsend was employed as a school teacher and coach in the Giles County School System.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hestal and Mary Magdalene Bailey Townsend.
Funeral services were Feb. 20 at Odd Fellows Hall Church of Christ. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Memorial donations may be made to the Townsend Memorial Fund in care of Odd Fellows Hall Church of Christ, 1875 Odd Fellows Hall Road, Pulaski, TN 38478.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Everly Townsend of Lynnville; sons, Bailey Hobbs Townsend and Jonah Everly Townsend, both of Lynnville; brother Howard Earl Townsend of Florence, Ala.; sisters, Rebecca Townsend of Spring Hill and Linda Townsend Alderson of Columbia; uncles, George Bailey and wife Janice of Minor Hill, Tyson Townsend and Leo Townsend; aunts Madeline Bailey of Minor Hill, Cleo Shelton, Sue Goar and Peggy Gatlin; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Michelle Rhnea Matthews Riggs, 43, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Feb. 17, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
She was a native of Lawrence County, Tenn., employed as a bookkeeper and a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Iva Delle Martin; aunt Peggy Mathis; and uncle Gary Martin.
Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Sammy Brister officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent by way of the Web site at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include son Wade Riggs of Ardmore, Tenn.; mother Wanda Martin Odom of Lawrenceburg; father Ronnie Odom of Lawrenceburg; sister Kim Matthews of Lawrenceburg; four brothers, Ben Matthews of Revilo, Josh Matthews of Leoma, Matthew Matthews of Lawrenceburg and Eli Matthews of Summertown; nieces, Hannah Barnett, Jessica Matthews, both of Lawrenceburg; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and special friends: Charlie Hopson of Ardmore, Tenn., Joe Foley of Louisiana, Anthony Barnett of Lawrenceburg, Floyd Hawkins and Melody Putman, both of Ardmore, Tenn.
Rebecca Lynn Jones, 5, of Pulaski died Feb. 19, 2010, at her residence.
Rebecca was the daughter of Corey Wayne Jones and Amanda Lynn Vandiver Jones.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in New Zion Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rebecca Lynn Jones Benefit Fund at any SunTrust Bank.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two sisters, Shelby Rae Jones and Madison Taylor Jones both of Pulaski; grandparents, Carl and Connie Kimbrough, Donnie and Mary Jones, James and Cathy Vandiver, all of Pulaski and Jerry and Susan Andrews of LaVergne.
Mrs. Henrietta Beasley Word, 70, of Minor Hill died Feb. 20, 2010, at her residence.
She was a member of Hester’s Chapel Church of Christ and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Mary Christine Harrison Beasley; and brother Jimmy Beasley.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Richard Durham, Bobby Wade and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was to have been in Jackson Cemetery, Goodspring.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Word of Minor Hill; son Barry Joe Word and wife Paula of Minor Hill; daughters, Renee Word Thornton and husband Roger of Minor Hill and Lisa Word Oliver and husband Mickey of Frankewing; sisters, Martha McCracken and Mary Will Johnston of Athens, Ala.; grandchildren, Jennifer Thornton Hobbs and husband Daniel, Tiffany Thornton, Nic Oliver, Brody Word and Nevin Norwood; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Francis Thompson of Minor Hill.
Mrs. Helen Reed Liggett, 84, of Pulaski died Feb. 20, 2010, at NHC HealthCare of Pulaski.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Pulaski.
She is preceded in death by her husband, P.D. Liggett; and her parents, Joe and Alta Goad Reed.
Funeral services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Davis officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church Youth Fund or the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Meyer and husband Dr. Jerry Meyer of Maryland; sons, Louis Liggett and wife Sandra and Lee Liggett and wife Connie, all of Pulaski; sister Jo Ann Jewel of Cleveland, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lorene Hodges, 87, of Elkmont, Ala., died Feb. 20, 2010, at Athens-Limestone Hospital, Athens, Ala.
The Elkmont native was born Sept. 22, 1922. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Wheeler and Florence Anna Biggerstaff Hodges; son Bobby Joe Clem; and two brothers, Howard Hodges and John Wesley Hodges.
Survivors include her sister, Martha Smith of Elkmont; daughter-in-law Sherry Clem of Elkmont; grandson Bert Clem; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wayne Wakefield, 86, of Pulaski died Feb. 21, 2010, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
He was retired from South Central Bell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gideon and Sadie McLin Wakefield; and his wife, Imogene Carpenter Wakefield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation was to have been 4-8 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Frankewing Cemetery Fund at P.O. box 734, Frankewing, TN 38459.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Wolaver and husband Doug of the Diana community and Lisa Beech and husband Tommy of Pulaski; five brothers, Earl (Corky) Wakefield of Pulaski, David Rade Wakefield of Frankewing, Paul Wakefield of Fayetteville, Glen Wakefield of Guntersville, Ala., and Carl Wakefield of Fort Collin, Colo.; two grandsons, Evan Beech and Blake Gowan; step-grandchildren, Kathy Wolaver, Steve Wolaver and wife Guatina; and one step-great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Florence Elaine McDougal, 81, of Goodspring died Feb. 21, 2010, at Columbia NHC HealthCare.
She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Shores Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Talmadge and Hattie Ethel Parker Harwell; and husband Elmer Doyce McDougal.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Shores Baptist Church with visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Burial was to have been in Shores Memory Garden.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include sons, David McDougal and wife Brenda of Columbia and Wayne McDougal and wife Patricia of Pulaski; daughter Jane Osborne and husband Fred of Brentwood; grandchildren, Chris, Kelley, Michelle, Valerie, Ashley, Zach; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. James Hutton, 88, of Franklin died Feb. 21, 2010, at Claiborne and Hughes Healthcare Center.
The native of Giles County is preceded in death by his parents, William and Melia Burke Hutton; and his wife, Katherine Cole Hutton.
Survivors include daughter Ann H. Moore and husband David of Franklin; brother Buddy Hutton of Pulaski; two sisters, Margaret Southerland of Pulaski and Gladys Vaughn and husband Bill of Huntsville, Ala.; two grandchildren, Michael Moore and wife Mary Rae and Brent Moore; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cathcart Bledsoe, 90, of Pulaski, died Feb. 21 at NHC.
She was the daughter of the late John Samuel and Grace McGee Cathcart and was preceded in death by her husband James Almus Bledsoe.
Mrs. Bledsoe was a homemaker and a member of the Bradshaw Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Bledsoe and Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Bradshaw-Center Point Cemetery. Visitation with the family was to have been held today (Tuesday) from 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
Survivors include her children, Jesse Bledsoe of Pulaski, Dr. Louis Bledsoe and wife Barbara of Elora, Tommy Bledsoe and wife Shirley of Lewisburg, Sarah Pendergrass and husband Jimmy of Fayetteville and Edward Lee Bledsoe and wife Kay of Kelso; grandsons, Craig Bledsoe, Brian Bledsoe and wife Erica, Brad Bledsoe, Michael Pendergrass and wife Donna, Samuel Bledsoe and Nathan Bledsoe; granddaughters, Melissa Burt and Husband Lenton, and Gina Ervin and husband Matt; three great grandchildren, Lane Bledsoe, Ava AnnMarie Pendergrass and Lola MaryGrace Burt.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bradshaw Cemetery Fund.
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) L. Pinkelton, 46, of Pulaski died Feb. 22, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pinkelton was owner and manager of J&P Concrete, a veteran and a member of Wales Baptist Church.
He was a member of the Giles County Trap Team, serving as assistant coach, of the American Legion, VFW and Giles County Alliance for Veterans.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Pinkelton; paternal grandfather Mac Pinkelton; maternal grandfather David Risner Sr.; and maternal grandmother Margaret Risner.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with David Gallaher officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski with full military honors.
Visitation will be today (Thursday) from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests memorial donations be made to First Farmers and Merchants Bank in Pulaski.
Condolences may be sent by way of the funeral home’s Web site at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Inman Pinkelton of Pulaski; mother Paulette Risner Pinkelton Bass of Pulaski; step-father Terry Bass of Pulaski; son Aaron Pinkelton of Pulaski; two daughters, Felicia Pinkelton Griggs and husband James and Ashley Pinkelton, all of Pulaski; sister Cynthia Pinkelton of Pulaski; brother
Barry Pinkelton and wife Angie of St. Louis, Mo.; paternal grandmother Maggie Pinkelton of Pulaski; step-brother Wade Bass and wife Shannon of Pulaski; two step-sisters, Joye Cozart and husband Matt of Minor Hill and Dana Adams and husband Tracy of Lewisburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Robert Middleton Gordon, 89, of Pulaski died Feb. 22, 2010, at his residence.
The Giles County native was born Jan. 24, 1921. He was retired as a farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Layne and Eunice Pearl Britton Gordon.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Giles Memory Garden.
Visitation was to have been 5-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ralph Grayson Campbell, 69, of Ardmore, Ala., died Feb. 22, 2010.
He was born Sept. 11, 1940, in New Market, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Ethel Campbell.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Reyer Campbell of Ardmore, Ala.; sons, Rodney Campbell and wife Sheri and Johnny Campbell and wife Kim, all of Ardmore, Ala.; brothers, Glen Campbell of Hazel Green, Ala., Jack Campbell of Ardmore, Ala., John Campbell of Madison, Ala., and Buster Campbell of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Joyce Moyers and Carolyn Loggins, both of Huntsville; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Charles Hoke Johnson Jr., 56, of Pulaski died Feb. 23, 2010, at his residence.
He was born in Southport, N.C., and was reared in Titusville, Fla. Mr. Johnson grew up hunting and fishing in Florida.
He married Carol Johnson in 1988, and they had one daughter, Brandy. The family moved to Tennessee in 2003.
Even after their divorce in 2005, Charlie and Carol were good friends and shared a bond in their love and care for Brandy.
Mr. Johnson was employed as a heavy equipment operator and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
No funeral services are scheduled. In keeping with the deceased’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered along the Natchez Trace.
The family would like to thank his friends, Buster and Shelia Stanford, and Hospice Compassus of Columbia for their services.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his daughter Brandy Johnson of Nashville; brother Ken Johnson of Georgia; father, Charles H. Johnson Sr. of Florida; and ex-wife Carol Johnson of Waynesboro.
Mr. C.L. Carvell, 87, of Giles County died Feb. 23, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
The Giles County native was born May 5, 1922, and was a longtime carpenter.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerette Carvell; his parents, Robert A. and Cora Lee Ball Carvell; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, at Mt. Moriah Church. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral service, beginning at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Moriah Cemetery Fund.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his children, Connie Galloway and husband Jerry of Lawrenceburg, Brenda Barrett and husband Allen, James (Bud) D. Stewart and wife Shirley, Debbie Bunn and friend Chuck Rowland, J.C. Stewart and wife Ruth and Carla Potts and husband Robert, all of Pulaski; grandchildren: Tracy, Terri, Tina, Kelly, Toby, Jamie, Nicholas, Tomi, Bridgette, Dixil, Jonas, Heather, Amanda and Rob; 17 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Joyce Ann Denning Belt, 73, of Pulaski died Feb. 24, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
She was a house wife.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 28, with William Howard Smith officiating, in The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service chapel, Pulaski, following visitation, which begins at 3 p.m.
The family requests that memorial donations be made payable to the funeral home for funeral expenses.
Survivors include her husband, Ernie Belt; daughters, Peggy Gibson, Darlene Hall and Sherry McCree, all of Pulaski; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mr. James Allen Steele, 50, of Lynnville died Feb. 22, 2010, at Maury Regional Hospital Columbia.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Aaron Steele Sr.
Funeral services were held Feb. 24 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Danny Jones officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Survivors include his mother, Nellie Firth Steele of Lynnville; brother William Aaron Steele Jr. and wife Diana of Virginia; sister Julie Ann Steele Smith and husband Mickey of Virginia, Nancy Arlene Steele and William Robins of Lynnville; special nephew, Jamie L. Cox III; aunt and uncle, Nancy and Sid Ralston of Lynnville; nieces and nephews, Brandy Marie Steele, Sarah Lenell Steele, Bonnie Lynn Steele, Jenifer Michelle Steele, Beth Cox, Jamie Cox; cousins, Stanley Ralston, Amy Arnold, Kerry Ralston, Beverly Franklin, and Cindy Martin; and special friend, Emily Wilson.
Mrs. Edith Marie Hargrove, 74, of Minor Hill died Feb. 23, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski.
The Elkmont, Ala., native was born June 8, 1935.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Thomas Hargrove; and parents, Eugene and Nina Brewer.
Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Feb. 26 in New Salem Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Booth Chapel Church of Christ.
Survivors include sons, Roger Hargrove and wife Helen of Anniston, Ala., and Tommy Hargrove and wife Tammy of Lewisburg; daughters, Brenda Johnson and husband Charlie of Pulaski, Peggy Hargrove of Minor Hill and Lynn Wilson and husband John of Elkmont, Ala.; sister Doris Swanner and husband Floyd of Pulaski; nephews Phillip Swanner and Michael Swanner; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. John Wright (J.W.) Beasley, 86, of Lynnville died Feb. 25, 2010, at his residence.
The Giles County native was born March 11, 1923.
Retired from the construction business, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Lester and Pinkie Orena Hickman Beasley.
Funeral services were held Feb. 27 at Richland Baptist Church. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Richland Baptist Church.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Beasley of the Fry Branch community; son John (Buddy) Beasley Jr. of Huntsville, Ala.; daughter Janice Self of Pulaski; brother W.L. (Cotton) Beasley of Lynnville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Janette Gilliam Jackson, 62, of Nashville died Feb. 26, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski.
The Maury County native was a 1966 graduate of Columbia Central High School and was employed with Nashville HCA and Quorum Health Care. She was a member of Taking Care of Business for Christ Church in Pulaski.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Rhea and Vila Virginia Story Gilliam; and two sisters, her twin Annette Gilliam and Jo Evelyn Fitzgerald.
Funeral services were held March 1 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Johnny Garrett officiating. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Survivors include two sisters, Lauretta (Jinnie) Peach and husband Sam of Murfreesboro and Jasmine Gilliam Campbell of Hendersonville.
Mr. William Nehlsen Ickes, 91, of Pulaski died Feb. 26, 2010, at Meadowbrook Nursing Facility.
He was a retired Washington, D.C. fireman.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lorrain Ickes; and his parents, William Gordon and Ella Ickes.
Graveside services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Madison Cemetery, Madison, Ala., with Mark Johnson officiating.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his son Bill Ickes and wife Barbara of Prospect; daughters, Joan Carmel and Bonnie Swisher of Florida; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. William Darwyne Hatfield, 81, of Pulaski died Feb. 26, 2010, at his residence.
He was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and a retired farmer.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stewart Hatfield; and his parents, William Clyde and Lillian Dale Hatfield.
A memorial service was held Feb. 28 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Paul Sain officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the East Hill Church of Christ Building Fund.
He is survived by his sons, Bill Hatfield and wife Melody of Pulaski and John Hatfield and wife Annette of Columbia; grandchildren, Todd Hatfield, Justin Hatfield, Jessica Hatfield and Lauren Hatfield; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Audrey Phillips, 83, of Taft died Feb. 27, 2010.
Mrs. Phillips was born May 24, 1926, in Madison County, Ala., and was a foster mother of 56 children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, David J. and Viola Sharp Beegle; husband James Henry Phillips; son Tommy Wayne Phillips; brother Leon Beegle; and sister Geneva Corliss.
Survivors include her daughter, Tonya Hayes and husband Wayne of Taft; brother Calvin Beegle and wife Martha of Ozark, Ala.; sister-in-law Ruth Beegle of Ardmore, Ala.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; special great-great-niece; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Eloise and Ray Stafford of Hazel Green, Ala.
Mrs. Anna Barton Morris, 72, of Columbia died Feb. 27, 2010, at Maury Regional Health Facility.
She was a former cook at King’s Daughter’s School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Sadie Pillow; husband Wilson Clyde Morris; and her biological mother, Sallie Mae Frierson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 4, at New Harvest Family Church, 201 McGuire St., Columbia with Bishop Carl McCullen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Mount Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the funeral, beginning at 11 a.m.
The family requests flowers be delivered at the church on Thursday.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service, Pulaski, is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Remell Morris of Columbia and Robert E. Morris and wife Millie of Charlotte, N.C.; four sisters, Nettie Frierson, Sarah Ann Frierson, Louise Amos, all of Columbia, and Patricia Ann Ferguson and husband Johnny of Nashville; five grandchildren, Taracus, Wycovia, Brittney Aliyah and Skylark; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Lois Mae Rose, 80, of Pulaski died Feb. 28, 2010.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James William Robert and Nora Isabelle Woodard; husband Elmer Boyd Rose; and grandson Jonathan Scott Campbell.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include sons and daughters-n-law, Lawrence and Debbie Rose of Leoma and Jerry and Joan Rose of Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Donald Kirkpatrick of Minor Hill; brother Rufus Wilkes Woodard of the Rose Hill community; sister Mary Cole of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Matthew Rose, Michael Rose, Carrie Rose, Angie Bogle, Michelle Campbell, Brandy Blade, Michael Hargrove and Melissa Moore; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Charles (Slim) L. Motter, 84, of Athens, Ala., died Feb. 28, 2010, at his residence.
He was born July 3, 1925, in Limestone County, Ala., and was of the Baptist Faith. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was retired as a heavy equipment operator.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Spry Funeral Home, Athens, with Clark Theriot officiating. Burial was to have been in Poplar Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Motter of Athens; son Charles Motter and wife Janice of Lynnville; daughters, Sharon McMeans and husband Butch and Sheila Emerson, all of Athens; Sister Maudie M. Turner of Athens; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Edward Gailon Holley, 83, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died Feb. 18, 2010, at Croasdaile Village.
He was born Nov. 26, 1927, and reared in Pulaski. After graduating from David Lipscomb College, he earned a master’s degree from George Peabody College and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois.
From 1951-68, he served in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
He became director of Libraries and professor at the University of Houston in 1962 and in 1972, he was named dean and professor of the School of Library Science of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving as dean until 1985, he returned to teaching and was named William Rand Kenan Jr. professor, a position he held until his retirement in 1995. He also was chairman of the Board of Governors of the UNC Press.
In addition to his teaching, Mr. Holley served in a number of professional positions, including president of the Texas Library Association (1971), president of the American Library Association (1974-75), president of Beta Phi Mu (1985-87) and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Online Computer Library Center. He produced more than 100 books, articles and essays and lectured at numerous universities in the U.S. and abroad.
As one of the most distinguished members of his profession, he received many of the highest awards in the field of library and information science. These include the Melville Dewey Meal, the Joseph W. Lippincott Award, the Association of College and Research Libraries Academic Librarian of the Year Award and the Beta Phi Mu Award. Also, he received Distinguished Alumnus awards from the Peabody Library School of Vanderbilt University and the University of Illinois Graduate School of Information and Library Science.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Abe Brown and Maxie Bass Holley; and his wife, Bobbie Lee Gault Holley.
Graveside services were held with a public memorial service to be held at a future date.
The family would like to thank the Croasdaile Village team and Mr. Holley’s caregivers for their many years of kindness and assistance.
Survivors include his four children, Gailon Holley of Austin, Texas, Jens Holley and wife Mary of Seneca, S.C., Amy Holley and Eric Spitler of Alexandria, Va., and Beth Holley of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Mary Ellen Jones and Lib Holley of Maryville; three grandchildren, Melody Holley, Faith Holley and Julia Ruth; two nieces and two nephews.
Mr. William C. Rives, 83, of Centerville died Feb. 19, 2010, at Life Care Center of Centerville.
He was born March 2, 1926, in Perrine, Fla., and served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged.
His vocation was a lathe operator. In later years, he resided in Hickman County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Reddick Bowman and Josephine Raulerson Rives; his wife, Christine, who died in 1991; and his son, Chris, who died in 2000.
A graveside service was held March 12 in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCory Lane, Nashville, with the grandsons delivering the eulogy followed by representatives of the United States Armed Forces providing the military salute.
Survivors include daughter Marsha Rives Jackson and husband Ken of Bon Aqua; step-daughter Linda Walters Logsdon and husband David of Nashville; daughter-in-law Juanita Rives of Raymond, N.H.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.