Obituaries
Mr. Perry Wade Turner, 47, of Elkton died Aug. 1, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
He was born Sept. 19, 1962, in Pulaski, and a lifelong resident of the Elkton area. He was a member of Elkton Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Sam Turner.
Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Sammy Brister and William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Turner; brothers, Mickey Turner of Ardmore, Gary Turner and Shane Turner, both of Elkton; niece Nicole Turner of Ardmore; nephew Braeden Turner of Hazelgreen, Ala., and a great-nephew.
Mr. Paul Eugene Nance, 35, of Harvest, Ala., died Aug. 2, 2010.
He was born Feb. 12, 1975, in Huntsville, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Nance and Barbara Simpson Nance.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Marie Allen Nance of Harvest; sister Rebecca Nance Densmore of Meridianville, Ala.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bettie Sue Brugh, 70, of Pulaski died Aug. 1, 2010, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
Mrs. Brugh is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillie Mae Breeden Thornton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Carr and Erwin Funeral. Burial will be in Hester Chapel Cemetery in Lester, Ala.
Visitation was to have been held today (Tuesday) from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include two sons, Jamie Lawrence of Minor Hill and Tony Vest of Pulaski; four daughters, Sue Swanner of Minor Hill, Denise Ayers of Salem, Ala., Lesa Riggins of Pulaski and Connie Roberts of Minor Hill; six brothers, Joe Thornton, Jimmy Thornton, J.W. Thornton, Charles Everett Thornton, Frank Thornton and Archie Dean Thornton; two sisters, Margie Ann Watts and Ruth Thornton; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Walter T. Wallace, 67, of Lawrenceburg died Aug. 1, 2010, at Countryside Health Care.
Funeral services were held Aug. 6 at Saint John United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Kevin Cross as eulogist. Burial was in Robinson Cemetery.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service of Pulaski is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include sisters, Linda Jones of Pulaski, Elizabeth Bentley, Mattie Bentley and husband James, all of Lawrenceburg and Elnora Stewart of Detroit, Mich.; brothers, Herbert Wallace and wife Virginia of Pulaski, Kenneth Wallace, Michael Wallace and wife, Barbara, all of Lawrenceburg; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Donna Sands, 52, of the Beech Hill community died Aug. 1, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lois Walls and Nancy Deason Walls; and grandmother Pearl Farris.
A memorial service was held Aug. 4 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Harwell officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Sands of Beech Hill; son Larry Sands Jr. and wife Carol of Pulaski; daughter Brenda Sue Hudson of Fayetteville; and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Sara Ellen Harwell, 89, of Pulaski died Aug. 2, 2010, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Giles County.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Will and Florence Cardin Toomy; and husband Jack Harwell.
Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Giles County Senior Citizens or to East Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include sons, Paul Harwell of Indianapolis, Ind., and Toomy Harwell of Goodspring; daughters, Faye Phillips of Pulaski, Mary Jo Martins of Hendersonville and Sara Ann Hagood of Minor Hill; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Jerry Gibson Thurman, 80, of Lynnville died Aug. 5, 2010, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
He was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Giles County and was a retired farmer and logger.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Arlo and Annie Velna Gibson Thurman; his wife, Martha Dean Thurman; and sister Doris Fry.
Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include son Danny Thurman of Lynnville; daughter Stacey Dunnivant of Lynnville; brothers, Mark Thurman and W.A. Thurman, both of Lynnville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Martha Dolen Haislip Smith, 86, of Fayetteville died Aug. 8, 2010, at Donalson Care Center.
The Lincoln County native was a homemaker and member of Washington Street Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Austin and Josie Brewer Haislip; her husband, who died in 1997, Lee Wayne Smith; brothers, Samuel Haislip, Morgan Haislip and Madison Haislip; and sisters, Hassel Clark, Lurine McKinney, Catherine Beddingfield and Myrtice Haislip.
Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at Higgins Funeral Home with Jim Black officiating. Burial was in Wrights Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Washington Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include daughters, Sherrie Tomerlin of Fayetteville, Patsy Walker and husband Jim of Elora, and Nancy Patrick and husband Brent of Shelbyville; sons, Gary Austin Smith and wife June, Jeffry Wayne Smith and wife Jill and Anthony Lee Smith and wife Terri, all of Fayetteville; sister Peggy Mitchell of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Elder Curtis Chambers, 80, of Columbia died Aug. 8, 2010, at his residence.
Born Feb. 9, 1930, the Maury County native was retired from Parks Motors in the sales department since 1993. He did paint and body work for most of his life, did part-time work for Rippey Auto Parts, enjoyed working in his yard and served as a minister throughout his life. His favorite pastime was studying the word of God. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Roberta Davis Chambers; his wife, Mary Shelton Chambers; son Curtis Chambers Jr.; daughter Lois Ann Tauer; brother Guy Chambers Jr.; sisters, Peggy Stroud and Ann Burge; and three grandchildren Linda Fay Raymond, Jennifer Glene and John Glene.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Rick Points and the Rev. Paul Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the U.S. Army.
Visitation was to have been 3-8 p.m., today (Tuesday) at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.williamsfh.com
Survivors include his children, Diane Flowers and husband Jerry of Lynnville, Marie Jones and husband Wayne of Hohenwald, Marilyn Albritton and husband Les and Eddie Chambers, all of Columbia, Pam Jones and husband R.P. of Murfreesboro and Linda Pertle and husband Jim of Virginia; brother Bob Chambers of Washington; grandchildren: Stephanie Langford, Brian Flowers, Brandon Flowers, Chris Holcomb, Kayla Long, Steven Hay, Michael Jones, John Brewer, Nicole Willbanks, Tommy Raymond, Calvin Francis, Brittney Francis, Jennifer Chambers, Brian Curtis Chambers, Kimberley Chambers, Ira Chambers, Jessica Foster, Terry Chambers, Doug Raymond, Linda Woody, Joseph Tauer and Erica Tauer; several great-grandchildren; special friends, Mary Jane and Joe McNabb, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boone and Marsha and Billy Owens.
Mrs. Jo Gordon Davis Rudd, 83, of Pulaski died Aug. 9,2010, at her residence.
She was born April 26, 1927, in Giles County and retired from Genesco.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Maude Alice Marks Gordon; her husband, Ezell Rudd; daughter Billie Jo Davis; brothers, James Edward (Toots) Gordon and Walter Gordon; sister and brother-in-law, Sallie and Everett (Chicken) Holt.
Funeral services were held Aug. 12 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include son Mike Davis of Pulaski; brother Robert Glenn Gordon of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Joyce Hasty of Tullahoma, Margaret King of Ardmore, Ala., Mary Susan Cordell and Beverly Murrey, both of Pulaski.
Mr. Aaron (Bimbo) Wales, 58, of Toney, Ala., died Aug. 10, 2010.
He was born March 4, 1952, in Ardmore, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Deola Bryant Wales; brother Robert Wales; and sister Estelle Black.
Survivors include son Corey Wales and wife Jessica of Athens, Ala.; daughters, Melonie Tolbert and husband Charles of Toney and Shana Goodwin and husband David of Cash Point; brothers, Pete Wales of Franklin, Charles Wales of Prospect, Kenneth Wales, David Wales, Larry Wales, Douglas Wales, Lewis Wales and Jackie Wales, all of Ardmore, Ala.; sisters, Sis Lewter and Patsy Gates, both of Ardmore, Ala.; and grandchildren, Kaitlin Tolbert, Tessa Tolbert, Erin Wales, Levi Wales, Maddison Wales, Grant Goodwin, Gracie Goodwin and Baby Goodwin on the way.
Mr. Lawrence Monroe Spurlock, 78, died Aug. 10.
He was born Sept. 20, 1931, in Huntsville, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lecil and Martha Whitehead Spurlock; son Lawrence Andrew (Andy) Spurlock; brothers, Louis Spurlock, William Spurlock and George Dillard Spurlock; sisters, Eudora Traglla, Mary Elizabeth Bragg and Alice Adcock; niece Barbara Alice Bragg; nephews Bruce Bragg and Ron Clark; and special sister-in-law Edna Clark.
Survivors include son George Allen Spurlock of Ardmore, Ala.; daughters-in-law, Karon of Ardmore, Ala., and Julie of Dallas, Texas; special nephew Ken Clark of Hueytown, Ala.; brother-in-law Don Clark of Murfreesboro; grandsons, Christopher, a former Marine, and Jesse; granddaughter Andrea; four great-grandchildren; 11 nieces; 10 nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Mr. Woodrow Newton, 82, of Chattanooga died Aug. 10, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1927, in Giles County and was reared in the area, working hard plowing fields and later going to work for the county highway department at the age of 15. He joined the Army in 1945, serving until 1947.
He married the love of his life and his partner of 61 years, the former Frances Jalane Hooie, in 1949.
He worked all his adult life, with the exception of the last six years, as a heavy equipment operator. He was known across the country as one of the best finish road grader operators, working his last 32 years for Thomas Brothers Construction Company.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, preaching on a part-time basis at several churches, including the Sunday service on the day he fell ill.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tully Henderson and Mary Walls Newton; and two brothers, Brown Newton and Gerome Newton.
Funeral services were held Aug. 14 in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Bill Walton officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson.
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In addition to his devoted wife, survivors include son and daughter–in-law Justin and Stephanie Newton; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. John (J.D.) Hicks, 81, of Dalton, Ga., died August 11, 2010, in Georgia.
The former Minor Hill resident is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Levonia Bell Craig Hicks; and brother Eldridge Hicks.
Funeral services were held Aug. 13 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Clois Hicks of Georgia; son David Hicks and wife Sue of Minor Hill; daughters, Regina Massey and husband Donald, Sheila McClure and husband Phillip, all of Minor Hill and Barbara Fralix of Pulaski; brother Leon Hicks and wife Jane of Nashville; sisters, Francis Dalton and husband Bernie of Minor Hill and Lavada Rhoton and husband Thomas of Nashville; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Donald (Donnie) Eugene Powers, 54, of Athens, Ala., died Aug. 12, 2010.
He was born Feb. 28, 1956, in Ardmore, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Felicia Golden Powers of Athens; son Donnie Powers Jr. and wife Meagan of Athens; daughter Donna Powers Bryant and husband Bo of Ardmore, Ala.; parents Thomas and Jean Zirbel Powers of Athens; sister Carol Wales and husband Terry of Ardmore, Ala.; and grandchildren, Gracie Beddingfield, Mallory Beddingfield and Merri Ellis Powers.
Mrs. Sylvia Eichberger, 74, of Toney, Ala., died Aug. 12, 2010.
She was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents; and son Donald Floyd Eichbeerger.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Floyd Eichberger of Toney; daughter Gloria Ferrel of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; son Joseph Eichberger of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter Beverly Altman of Toney; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith McPeters, 87, of Pulaski died Aug. 14, 2010, at NHC HealthCare of Pulaski.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Eugene McPeters Jr.; her parents, Henry and Reba Stevenson Smith; and her daughter, Deborah Banks.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Davis officiating. Burial was to have been in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter Janice Arnette and husband Maurice of Pulaski; son-in-law Charles Banks of Tuscumbia, Ala.; sisters, Jane Dollar and Betty Snow, both of Pulaski; grandsons, Brad Arnette and wife Sarah and Phillip Banks, all of Huntsville, Ala.; and two great-grandsons.
Mr. Larry Ikard, 62, of Elkmont, Ala., died Aug. 14, 2010.
He was born Aug. 4, 1948, in Huntsville, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Walton and Dorothy Elizabeth Myers Ikard.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Dean Wales Ikard of Elkmont; son Michael Ikard and wife Sirena of Elkmont; sister Linda Shafer and husband Dnany of Albany, N.Y.; grandchildren, Preston Ikard, Payton Ikard and Kassie Ikard; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Joe D. Holland, 66, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Aug. 16, 2010.
Born Sept. 19, 1943, in Dellrose, he was the son of the late Cecil and Evelyn Minor Holland.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Holland of Ardmore; daughters, Amanda Holland of Ardmore and Sheila Boor and husband Chris of Osceola, Iowa; brother Ray Holland and wife Barbara of Ardmore; sister Sarah Griggs of Nashville; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Robert (Bob) Moriarty, 67, of Prospect died Aug. 11, 2010, at his residence.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis J. and Ruth Whitelock Moriarty; and sister Eliaeth Wyette.
Private family services were held Aug. 16 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Moriarty of Prospect; son Michael Moriarty and wife Michelle of Gansevoort, N.Y.; daughter Pati Wetherbee and husband Mark of Stockton Springs, Maine; three granddaughters, Melissa, Meaghon and Michaela; and multiple nieces and nephews, who called him Uncle Bob.
Mr. John Stuart Beltz, 75, of Ethridge died Aug. 13, 2010, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
He was a native of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a cattle farmer and a retired college professor of history.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held Aug. 19 at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg.
The family requests memorial donations be made in his honor to UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Beltz; sister Ashley Blair of Petaluma, Calif.; brother James Beltz and wife, Beth of Palm Springs Gardens, Fla.; sister-in-law Jeannie Mackay of Huntsville, Ala.; brother-in-law Scott Mackay of Fredonia, N.Y.; and nieces Diane Smith, Lisa Dearth and Kristine Beltz.
Mr. William B. Harwell, 80, of Pulaski died Aug. 19, 2010, at Pulaski NHC HealthCare.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William O. and Vera Bell Phillips Harwell.
Funeral services were held Aug. 22 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Mary Frances Harwell; sons, Billy Joe Harwell and Ricky Lane Harwell; daughter Mary Lanell Hanna, all of Pulaski; sisters, Edith Behel of Old Hickory, Becky Harmon of Georgia; brother Thomas A. Harwell of Loretta; grandchildren Amy Harwell, Tim Harwell, Christy Harwell Drake, Chrystal Harwell, Derrick Harwell; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Amos Wayne Brewer, 81, of Harvest, Ala., died Aug. 20, 2010.
He was born Set. 7, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Roy Sr. and Annie Kennedy Brewer; brother Roy Brewer Jr.; and sister Inez Brooks.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Faye Thornton Brewer of Harvest; son Tracy W. Brewer and wife Nikki of Harvest; daughter Becky B. Black and husband Christ of Harvest; and four grandchildren, Kelsey Brewer, Ethan Brewer, Brittany Black and Cody Black.
Mr. Joe Wayne Savage, 62, of Athens, Ala., died Aug. 21, 2010.
He was born May 3, 1948, in Belfast. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Margie Griffis Savage.
Survivors include wife Wanda Savage of Athens; daughter Wanda Jo Haley and husband Jeff of Athens; brothers, James Savage of Rally Hill, Dale Savage of Summertown and Johnny Savage of Williamsport; sisters, Katie Fowler, Betty Wales, both of Columbia, Connie Morris of Elkton and Faye Price of Hohenwald; and two grandchildren, Joe Wayne Haley and Jefferson Blake Haley.
Mr. Ricky D. Holt, 59, of Pulaski died Aug. 22, 2010, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
Mr. Holt is preceded in death by his parents, Leonadus Houston Rivers and Nellie Francis Southerland Holt; brother Bennie Rivers Holt; and sister Pamela Carol Glover.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in New Zion Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.carranderwinfh.com.
Survivors include son Brandon Dale Holt; daughter Melanie Mayo and husband Andy; brothers, Leon Holt and wife Patty, Gail Holt and wife Kathy, Tommy Holt and wife Judy, Tony Holt and Jerry Holt; sisters, Kathy Bowles, Ann Storey and husband Jim, Bonnie Malone and husband David Allen; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Byron O’Neal Gates, 74, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Aug. 22, 2010.
He was born April 2, 1936, in Veto, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Delia White Gates; son Hershel Byron Gates; brothers, Allen Gates, Gerald Gates and Mack Gates; and sister Lorene Adams.
Survivors include his wife, Marge Hathcock Gates of Elkton; son Kevan Haley of Elkton; brothers, Carl Gates of Athens, Ala., and Hank Gates of Ardmore, Tenn.; sisters, Iris Dean McAneer of Decatur, Ala., and Lucille Hargrove of Elkton; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Billie Dean King, 79, of Hazel Green, Ala., died Aug. 23, 2010.
He was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Bedford, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mary Kivell King; daughter Janice; granddaughter Lori Wessler; and brother Winford King.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Smothers King of Hazel Green; son Dale King and wife Sherry of Ardmore, Tenn.; daughter Candy King of Hazel Green; brother Don King of Greeley, Colo.; niece Sandy; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Mr. Jordan Christopher Blake Young, 17, of Toney, Ala., died Aug. 24, 2010.
He was born Aug. 24, 1993, in Huntsville, Ala.
Survivors include his parents, Donny Young Jr. and Tracy L. Young, both of Toney; sister Madison Young of Elkmont, Ala.; grandparents, Diane Ballard of Ardmore, Ala., Donny and Paulette Young of Toney; and great-grandmother Leola Young of Toney.
Mr. Bailey Garner Sims, 84, of the Southport community in Maury County died Aug. 24, 2010, at NHC HealthCare Scott in Lawrenceburg.
The Maury County native had been employed by Union Carbide, Giles County Highway Department and was retired from the state of Tennessee Highway Department. Mr. Sims was an avid coon hunter and a member of Bethel Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Cecil and Florence Barnett Sims; and two sons, Joe Garner Sims and Bobby Neal Sims.
Funeral services were held Aug. 26 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with William Owens and Edward Murphy officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Church of Christ, c/o Charles T. Hubbell, 6659 Campbellsville Pike, Culleoka, TN 38451.
Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Survivors include Bonnie Horne Sims of Lawrenceburg; daughter Janice Franklin and husband Rick of Lawrenceburg; son Gary Alan Sims and wife Arlene of the Yokley community; sisters, Blanche Smith of Columbia, Wrennie Flowers of Southport; brother Wendell Thurman Sims and wife Sara of Lynnville; grandchildren, Kayce Clark Blasingim, Calvin Sims Clark, Ginny Johnson, Ginger Walkington, Joe Willie Sims, Ryan Huntley Sims, Kelly Ann Sims, Candice Lane Sims; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. John Michael McCown, 17, of Ardmore, Ala., died Aug. 24, 2010.
He was born July 25, 1993, in Athens, Ala. He is preceded in death by his father, Gregory McCown.
Survivors include his mother, Linda McCown of Ardmore; step-father J.D. Posey; brother Joe McCown of Ardmore; and grandmother Carrie McConnell of Ardmore.
Mrs. Mary Alice Garner Watts, 80, of the Beech Hill community died Aug. 25, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski.
She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Wesley and Annie Lou Reed Garner; brothers, Charles Garner and Frank Garner Jr.; and sister Martha Lou Ward.
Funeral services were held Aug. 27 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the New Zion Baptist Church Building Fund.
Survivors include her husband, Rassie Watts Jr. of Beech Hill; daughter Sandra Clark and husband Bobby of Beech Hill; sons, Douglas Watts of Beech Hill and Bruce Wayne Watts of Beech Hill; sisters, Joann Shetlles, Sue King and Janet Fain; brothers, Roger Garner, Sammy Garner and Herbert Allen Garner; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Mary Quince Hamilton, 94, of Pulaski died Aug. 25, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
The homemaker is preceded in death by her husband, Caldwell Hamilton.
Funeral services were held Aug. 28 at the Temple of Praise Baptist Church, Pulaski with Apostle Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was in Kimbro Cemetery.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests memorial donations be made towards the funeral expenses.
Survivors include her children, Clarence Hamilton, Kansas City, Mo., James Hamilton, Pulaski, Maurice Hamilton, Huntsville, Ala., Melba Appleton, Pulaski, Mary Ann Medaries, Louisville, Ky., and Linda J. Daily, Nashville; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Jerry M. Smith, 69, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Aug. 26, 2010, at Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Ala.
He was born May 21, 1941, in Lincoln County and a lifelong resident of the Ardmore area. He was a member of Cash Point Baptist Church, an avid Tennessee football fan and enjoyed playing dominoes.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dolphus Smith.
Funeral services were held Aug. 29 a Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Sammy Brister and the Rev. Derrick Moose officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Frankie Ann Smith of Ardmore; his mother, Catherine (Cass) Whitt Smith of Ardmore; step-son Chuck Mullins and wife Kim of Mt. Juliet; step-daughter Kim Mullins of Fayetteville; brother Jackie L. Smith and wife Diane W. Smith of Pulaski; sister Jean Pigg and husband Harold of Huntsville, Ala.,; two nephews; one niece; two great-nephews; and one great-niece.
Mr. Chauncey Jovan Sherrell, 31, of Pulaski died Aug. 26, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
He was employed as a construction worker.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Thursday, Sept. 2, at Farmer’s Indian Creek Tabernacle in Elkton with the Rev. Daniel Price officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Elkton.
Visitation will be held 11 a.m.-noon prior to the funeral.
Survivors include twins, Braxton Jovan Sherrell and Mackenzie Denea Sherrell; step-daughter Morgan Sowell, all of Pulaski; brother John David Garrison; his mother Edith Sherrell Garrison and step-father David Garrison, Elkton; the mother of his children, Donna Fry; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Cleo Stanford Watson, 83, of Pulaski died August 27, 2010, at St. Thomas Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Mr. Watson was retired from Pulaski Rubber Plant, a United States Army veteran and served in World War II.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard C. and Addie Dennis Watson.
Funeral services were held Aug. 30 graveside in Old Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, Ala.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include son Michael Watson of San Francisco Calif.; daughters, Terri Vicarel of Cortland, Ohio, Tracye Watson of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother Bill Watson, sister Violet Crawford, both of Alabama; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and special friends, Tommy and Rosanna Mize and children.
Mr. Mark Aaron Warren, 53, of Pulaski died Aug. 28, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Warren was employed as a chemical engineer with Johnson Controls.
Funeral services were held Aug. 30 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Lynn Martin officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt Cancer Center.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Warren of Pulaski; parents William and Lois Warren of Millington, Mich.; step-daughters, Sandi Henderson and husband Tracy, Christi Hodges and husband Barry, all of Pulaski, Rainey Holly and husband Glenn of Georgia; brothers, Eric Warren and wife Sofia of Traverse City, Mich., Matthew Warren of Belleville, Mich.; sisters, Lynn Nigl of Caro, Mich., Roxy Aliff-Warren and husband John of Alburn, Ga., Helen Crown and husband Terrance of Plymouth, Mich., Rhoda Daniel and husband Ron of Midland, Mich.; grandchildren Trent Henderson, Ashton Henderson, Jacob Shelton, Cassidy Lloyd, Brienna Helton, Colby Holly; and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Bettye F. Argo, 70, of Lawrenceburg died Aug. 28, 2010, at her residence.
She was a former cosmetologist and a Walmart employee for 12 years.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 2, at Solid Rock Christian Church, 1000 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, beginning at 1 p.m. with Pastor Aaron McCloskey officiating.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include son John Argo and wife Dawn of Lawrenceburg; two step-sons, Tommy Argo and wife Dianne of Trezvant and Mark Argo and wife Judy of Tuscumbia; step-daughter Joy Argo Poindexter of Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends.