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Wallace Lee Flatt - April 23, 1946 - February 25, 2024

Departed: 02/25/2024 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Wallace Flatt, a 77 year old farmer of the Difficult Community collapsed from an apparent heart attack at his Kemp Hollow farm Sunday afternoon February 26, 2024. He was admitted to the Riverview Regional Medical Center E.R. with C.P. R. in progress at 1:49 p.m. and was pronounced deceased at 2:44 p.m.

Mr. Flatt is at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his funeral services will be conducted by Eld. Zary Shealey and Eld. Barney Allison on Thursday afternoon February 29th at 1 p.m.

Burial will follow in the Gazebo Garden at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Sanderson in Kempville on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Thursday after 11 a.m.

He was born Wallace Lee Flatt in the Difficult Community and was one of two children, a son and a daughter of the late Estle Lee Flatt who died October 17, 1993 at the age of 79 and Beatrice Irene Bledsoe Flatt who died March 20, 2002 at the age of 83.

Mr. Flatt was a member of the 1964 graduating class at Smith County High School where he majored in agriculture and his junior year was a member of the Trade & Industrial Club. It was stated of Wallace Lee in the “64” annual that he was reserved, handy, guiltless, and

harmless as a saber tooth tiger.

At the home of the late Eld. Phocian Gibbs on August 22, 1970, he was united in marriage to Macon County native, the former Hilda Lois Polston.

Mr. Flatt retired in 2009 from the Triumph Aircraft plant (formerly Avco) in Nashville where he worked in assembly with total employment time of twenty nine years.

He was saved at an early age and baptized into the full fellowship of the Defeated Creek Missionary Baptist Church in the Difficult Community.

Since retirement in 2009 he and his wife had been regulars daily at the Smith County Senior Center in South Carthage where he enjoyed playing pool and often with a close friend Billy Holliman.

Wallace Lee and Hilda also participated in many travel adventures sponsored by local banks and the Senior Center.

Surviving in addition to his wife Hilda of almost fifty four years are their two children, a daughter, Tina Flatt Williams and husband Kyle of the Difficult Community, their son, Garrett Flatt and wife Angie Warrick Flatt of Lafayette; grandson, Dakota Flatt and wife Kaitlyn also of the Difficult Community and their daughter, Emelia Grace Flatt; sister, Mary Etta “Mert” Flatt Grimsley of the Defeated Creek Community.

The Flatt family has requested memorials to the Jordan Hackett Foundation. Pallbearers: Kyle Williams, Dakota Flatt, Daniel, Caleb & Colton Grimsley, Ayden Jones, Troy & Jason Bohanon

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Richard Matthews - May 30, 1963 - January 19, 2024

Departed: 01/19/2024 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Richard Matthews of the Defeated Creek Community was pronounced deceased at 10:45 p.m. Friday evening January 19, 2024 at the age of 60 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage after suffering a fatal heart attack at the family home on the Friendship Hollow Road.

Funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home will be conducted on Wednesday afternoon January 24th at 1 p.m. Hugh Wayne Clark will officiate and burial will follow in the Mathews family lot in the Gazebo Garden at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

The Matthews family will receive friends at Sanderson in Kempville on Tuesday afternoon January 23rd from 1p.m. until 6 p.m. and again on Wednesday after 10 a.m. until the services at 1 p.m.

He was one of five children, two daughters and three sons, born to the late Elton Dallas Mathews who died May 19, 2001 at the age of 72 and Willie Bell Petty Mathews who died February 25, 1979 at the age of 49 and was born Richard Dean Matthews in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 30, 1963.

Mr. Matthews was a member of the 1981 graduating class at the Smith County High School and where he participated in agriculture classes and majored in the Trades classes.

He was a member of the Russell Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Before becoming disabled, Mr. Matthews was an over the road truck driver for the former K & K Trucking Co. in Gordonsville.

Having never married, Mr. Matthews was a soft spoken and kind gentle giant and was the epitome of a gentleman.

Survivors include his two sisters, Judy Mathews McKinney and husband Tommy of Shelbyville, Carol Mathews Bradley of Lafayette, Roy Mathews of the Defeated Creek Community, Roger Mathews and wife Cathy of Lafayette. Pallbearers: Matthew Combs, Barry & Austin Mathews, John & Jessie Bradley, Logan McKinney

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Billy Watkins - September 02, 1946 - January 10, 2024

Departed: 01/10/2024 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: A Defeated Creek Community resident and longtime resident of the Kempville Community, Mr. Billy Watkins Sr., died peacefully at his Defeated Creek Highway home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was pronounced deceased by Caris Hospice of Livingston at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday evening January 10, 2024.

A funeral service to celebrate Mr. Watkins life is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Eld. David Turner will preside. Interment will follow in the Gazebo Garden at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

The Watkins family will receive friends at the Hackett Chapel on Friday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturday after 11 a.m. at the Hackett Chapel.

Mr. Watkins was the sixth of nine children, five daughters and four sons, born to the late Hugh Tenton Watkins who died at the age of 57 on December 30, 1972 and Anna Bell Dunn Watkins who died at the age of 48 on July 1, 1967 and was born Billy George Watkins in Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky on September 10, 1946.

Two sisters preceded him in death, Vara Watkins Cornelius, Emma Dian Watkins Parks, and three brothers, Walter Hugh Watkins, Dunn Ray Watkins and Dale Alan Watkins.

Mr. Watkins was a member of the 1964 class at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tennessee.

In Ringgold, Georgia on October 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Russellville native, the former Mary Margaret Sears.

Mr. Watkins was a veteran of the United States Army.

The Watkins family relocated to the Kempville Community from the New Middleton Community in 1985 and had recently sold their Gladdice Road home and moved to the Defeated Creek Community.

He was retired as a plumber and pipefitter with the Dillingham and Smith Company in Nashville and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local # 572.

Mr. Watkins was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in the Tanglewood Community. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in Baptism on July 4, 1975.

His love and desire were to witness to all and make Jehovah’s name known and to preach about his son, Jesus Christ, and the heavenly kingdom and the government that will bring peaceful conditions to all mankind. He made this and his family his focus in life.

Surviving in addition to his wife Mary of over fifty eight years are their four children, daughter, April Watkins-Doeg and husband Ernie of Medford, Massachusetts, three sons, Daniel Watkins and fiancée Gina Reed of the McClures Bend Community, Billy Watkins Jr. of Gordonsville, Nigel Watkins of Wartburg; seven grandchildren, Harlan and Asher Doeg, Jaxon Watkins, Mary Claire Watkins and Delainie Sue Watkins, Mia and Macy Dyer; three sisters, Margie Lee Lindsey and husband Charles , Vicky Fuller and husband Charles, Becky Sue Haywood and husband Jimmy all of Macon, Georgia. “Billy was deeply loved by his children and his wife considered the two of them to be soul mates. He charmed everyone who met him. He was also well known by many for his passion for bluegrass music.” Pallbearers: Men of the Kingdom Hall

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Ruth Brown - November 19, 1934 - December 15, 2023

Departed: 12/15/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Longtime McClures Bend Community homemaker, Mrs. Ruth Brown, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday afternoon December 15, 2023 at the age of 89 at the Pavilion Assisted Living in Lebanon where she had made her home since January 27, 2021 after moving from the Pavilion Assisted Living in South Carthage where she was admitted August 11, 2020.

Mrs. Brown is at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Her former pastor, Bro. Jeff Burton will officiate at the 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon December 21st graveside services and burial will follow beside her husband, J. B. in Section five at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends will assemble at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens for the graveside service and the family will receive friends following the service.

Her father was a widely known United Methodist pastor, Rev. Joseph Smith who died at the age of 88 on February 9, 2002 at the age 88 and Beulah Edith Cook Smith who died at the age of 72 on October 29, 1987, and was the oldest of their four children, three daughters and a son and was born Allie Ruth Smith in the Smith Bend Community of Jackson County on November 19, 1934.

Her only brother, Thomas Ford (Tommy) Smith died September 13, 1981 at the age of 33 in a boating accident near Spencer in Van Buren County.

Mrs. Brown was a 1953 graduate of Jackson County Central High School and following graduation and before marrying she was employed for six years as a seamstress at the former W.E. Stephens Manufacturing Co. in Carthage from 1956 until retiring just before she got married.

She was united in marriage in Livingston by Cat Dixon on June 9, 1963 to Gladdice Community native, J. B. Brown, who died June 6, 2017 at the age of 87, just three days before their fifty fourth wedding anniversary.

She and her late husband lived on and operated a seventy acre tobacco and cattle farm in the Harris Hollow Community from the time of their marriage in 1963 until in 1994 selling the farm and moving to the McClures Bend Community Brown family farm to take care of Mr. Brown’s mother, Mrs. Golden Huffines Brown after the death of J. B.’s father, Mr. Cancel Brown.

She was a member of the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in the Smith Bend Community, which bore the name of her ancestors.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown never had any children.

She is survived by two sisters, Jo Smith King and husband Jerry of the Smith Bend Community and Peggy Smith of Doyle, Tennessee and her family caregivers, Stephen and Nannette Brown of Watertown.

Any memorials may be made to the Defeated Creek Elementary School.

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Carolyn Holleman - June 19, 1947 - December 11, 2023

Departed: 12/11/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Carolyn Payne Holleman age 76 of Hendersonville was pronounced deceased at 12:38 a.m. Monday morning December 11, 2023 by Alive Hospice of Nashville. Her family was at her bedside.

A graveside service and interment were conducted on Tuesday morning December 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the Holleman Family Cemetery in Kempville with Eld. Michael Nesbitt officiating.

Born Carolyn Ann Payne in Washington, in the District of Columbia, D.C. on June 19, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Howard Clayton Payne and Ethel Vivian Payne.

She was a graduate of the Osborne High School in Virginia and had worked for over 30 years as a real estate investor.

On May 16, 1989 she was united in marriage to Smith County native Bobby Jerald Holleman. They were preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Lily Spain.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Amanda Meade & spouse Radhika Piramal of London, England, Erica Kay Fuller of Hendersonville, Terri L. Hall of Franklin; siblings, Benny Payne, Jacky Payne, and Irene Payne; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials to the Jordan Hackett Foundation.

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Joe Morgan - May 05, 1941 - October 27, 2023

Departed: 10/27/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Joe Morgan age 82 of Hartsville was pronounced deceased at 8:25 a.m. Friday morning October 27, 2023 at his Sulphur College Road home by a paramedic from the Trousdale County Ambulance Service. He was discovered deceased by his wife earlier that morning.

Funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home will be conducted Sunday afternoon October 29, 2023 at 3 p.m. with Edward L. Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Morgan Family lot at the Draper Cemetery on Wartrace Creek.

The Morgan family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Sunday after 12 noon at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home.

He was the second of eight children born to the late Fred Francis Morgan who died June 15, 1957 at the age of 38 and Doris Elaine Wiggins Morgan who died April 13, 2004 at the age of 84 and was born Joe Daniel Morgan in the Wartrace Creek Community on May 5, 1941.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Sue Morgan Hendrix and two brothers, Lester Gray Morgan who died at the age of 57 on December 28, 2013 and Jimmy Walden Morgan Sr. who died at the age of 76 on February 8, 2020.

In Carthage, Tennessee at the home of Dr. Gordon Petty on October 5, 1959, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Jackson County native the former, Sandra Carol Bray.

He was a member of the Philippi Church of Christ in Hartsville.

Mr. Morgan retired in 2007 as an electrician with Morgan Electric in Hendersonville. Surviving in addition to his wife Sandra of just over sixty four years are their two sons, Freddy Morgan and wife Kristi of Hendersonville, Mike Morgan and wife Denissa of Gallatin; two grandsons, Reece Morgan and Ryan Morgan both of Hendersonville; sister, Linda Morgan Sexton of White House; three brothers, Ralph Morgan and wife Peggy, Roy Morgan and wife Wanda all of Hendersonville, Buddy Morgan and wife Mary Alice of Cookeville; sister-in-law, Catherine Morgan of Hendersonville

Pallbearers: Reece & Ryan Morgan, Brandon Holland, Jim and Jason Morgan, Dewayne Taylor.

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Jimmy Craighead - June 06, 1966 - September 29, 2023

Departed: 09/29/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Jimmy Craighead age 57 of the Kempville Community was pronounced deceased at 11:48 a.m. Friday morning September 29, 2023 at the TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He had suffered a heart attack on Tuesday while at work in Lafayette.

Pastor Lanny Thomas and Edward L. Anderson will officiate the 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon October 3rd funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Ricky West will deliver the eulogy.  Burial will follow in the Craighead family lot at the Gene Butler Cemetery in the Brooks Bend Community of Jackson County.

The Craighead family will receive friends at the Hackett Chapel on Monday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the services at 1 p.m.

The eldest of two sons of the late Webb Allen Craighead who died March 5, 2010 at the age of 64 and Patsy Joan Dixon Craighead who died January 23, 2021 at the age of 73, he was born Jimmy Allen Craighead in Carthage on June 6,,1966.

He was united in marriage to Defeated Creek Community native, the former Tammy Kay Anderson, in Gatlinburg on November 1, 1991.

Mr. Craighead was a member of the class of 1984 at Smith County High School where he majored in agriculture, a subject he participated in all four years.

He was also an outstanding basketball player and his junior years was awarded an honor for making more rebounds than anyone playing on the Owls team He was a member of the Pep Club and the “C” club all four years.

He made a varsity visit his junior and senior years because of his basketball playing ability and attended the State F.F.A. Convention as a delegate his senior year.

As a child the Craighead family attended the former Ensor’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Mr. Craighead was saved at the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church.

Mr. Craighead was employed as a truck driver for the Macon-Trousdale Co-op in Lafayette for the past thirteen years.

Surviving in addition to his wife Tammy, of almost thirty two years, are their two sons, Josh Holland and fiancée Rebecca Abbott of Lafayette, Jordan Craighead and wife Johnna West Craighead, Jace Craighead all of the Kempville Community; brother, Jeff Craighead and wife Tonya Stuckey Craighead also of the Kempville Community; a grandson to be born in April, Jett Craighead.

The Craighead family requests memorial to assist with the funeral expenses.

Active Pallbearers: Tony Brooks, Michael Boyd, Jason Goad, Chris Phillips, Mickey Flangin, Tim Gann;  Honorary Pallbearers; employees and board of directors of the Macon-Trousdale Co-op.

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Roy Rice - April 11, 1956 - September 15, 2023

Departed: 09/15/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: A Difficult Community resident was discovered deceased at his Dog Branch Road South home on Friday afternoon September 15, 2023. Mr. Roy Rice, age 67, was pronounced deceased at 3:51 p.m. at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage.

Mr. Rice was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. He will be cremated at the Cumberland Family Services in Algood and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Rice was the son of the late Roy Rice who died January 6, 2005 at the age of 76 and Faye Darlene Kenney Rice who died November 19, 2021 at the age of 86 and was one of five children and was born Roy Alan Rice in Fostoria in Seneca County, Ohio on April 11, 1956.

Mr. Rice was a 1974 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by a son, Louis “Buddy” Rice who died at the age of 3 years of age.

He was a house painter and was noted for his staining ability on log homes.

Mr. Rice enjoyed living near Cordell Hull Lake where he could fish and also delighted in the hunting seasons.

Surviving are his two children, a daughter, Jennifer Rice De La Sanchez and husband Leonard of Libertyville, Illinois; son, Ryan Rice of Cookeville; three siblings, Debbie Angelos, Paul Rice and Eric Rice all of Gainesboro; three grandchildren, Cash Sanchez, Frannie Sanchez and Bryer Britton Rice.

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Ruth Mabery Hall - August 17, 1932 - August 04, 2023

Departed: 08/04/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Ruth Mabery Hall age 90 of Hermitage died at 9:03 p.m. Friday evening August 4, 2023 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville where she was admitted August 1st after suffering a life altering fall at her Gordon Lane home.

The first funeral service will conducted on Monday afternoon August 7th at 1 p.m. from the Hermitage United Methodist Church on Lebanon Road beside McKendree Manor with the family receiving friends at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the services at 1 p.m.

The second funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon August 8th at 1 p.m. from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home in Kempville. That visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral services at 1 p.m. at Sanderson in Kempville. Her longtime pastor, Bro. Garry Speich will officiate at both services. Burial will follow the 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon service beside her husband in the Mabery Family Cemetery on the historic Mabery Family Farm in the Smith Bend Community.

Born Ruth Marie Mabery on August 17, 1932 on the family farm, she was one of five children and the last born of the late Thomas Henry Mabery who died May 18, 1979 at the age of 87 and Johncie Lee Butler Mabery who died November 30, 1987 at the age of 91.

A sister, Mary Thelma Mabery Champion died May 29, 1998 at the age of 82 and three brothers, Thomas O. Mabery died September 10, 1985 at the age of 62, Thomas Henry “Crit” Mabery Jr. died on February 4, 1993 at the age of 66 and Donald Lee Mabery who died March 4, 2010 at the age of 91, all of whom preceded her in death.

She was a 1950 graduate of Jackson County Central High School where she was an outstanding basketball player and was in the top ten of her graduating class.

In Rossville, Georgia on December 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to Gainesboro native Hubert Lee Hall who preceded her in death at the age of 89 on April 19, 2021 following almost seventy-one years of marriage.

In addition to being a homemaker and Mother she was employed as a geriatric nurse at the McKendree Manor before her retirement.

More than life itself, she adored her husband and doted on her three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hall was a longtime member of the Hermitage United Methodist Church and as a child her family were members of the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in the Smith Bend Community.

Surviving are her three children, a daughter, Lorie Hall Mahan and husband Garland of Old Hickory and two sons, Ralph Hall and wife Carolyn Clark Hall of Bath Springs, Tennessee, Eddie Hall and wife Debbie Grigg Hall of Mount Juliet; four grandchildren, Jerry Hall and wife Danielle of Tiptonville, Tennessee, Jason Hall and wife Lori of Mount Juliet, Whit Mahan and wife Allison of Maryville, Tennessee, Christina Mahan Vivio and husband Jedediah of Antioch in Davidson County, and six great grandchildren.

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Lottie Thompson Barnes - October 08, 1927 - June 15, 2023

Departed: 06/15/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: A sweet little lady, who never forgot her country raising and whom was all about loving her family, has died at the age of 95.

Mrs. Lottie Thompson Barnes of Nashville died peacefully with her family at her bedside at 6:35 a.m. Thursday morning June 15, 2023 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

Her son-in-law, John Bowlin, will deliver her eulogy at the 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon June 18th service to celebrate her life from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow beside her grandson, Wilton Jr., in the Thompson family lot at the Gene Butler Cemetery in the Brooks Bend Community.

She was the youngest of six children born in the Smith County section of the Reece Hollow Community and was the daughter of the late George Washington “Wash” Burton who died February 5, 1942 at the age of 53 and Alta Minnie Wilkerson Burton Cook who died at the age of 74 on March 11, 1968 and was born Lottie Claudine Burton on October 8, 1927.

Mrs. Barnes suffered a great personal loss, as did the others in the Thompson family, when her grandson Wilton Claude Thompson Jr. died at the age of 20 on May 31, 2001 as the result of a Nashville homicide. Another grandson, James Richard “Ricky” Lowe Jr. died as the result of a massive stroke on November 7, 2013 at the age of 38.

Two daughters preceded her in death, Robbie Faye Thompson Furlow who died April 24, 2022 at the age of 74 and Bonnie Jean Thompson Robinson who died August 9, 2022 also at the age of 74.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, George Washington “G. W.” Burton Jr. who died at the age of 13 on November 11, 1937 suffering from meningitis, Howard Burton, Fred Burton and J. T. Burton and a sister, Della Burton McCormick.

On October 31, 1964 Mrs. Barnes was united in marriage to Douglas Leon Barnes of Nashville and he preceded her in death on April 1, 1973.

The father of Mrs. Barnes children, Wilton C. Thompson died September 20, 2004 at the age of 79.

Before her retirement, Mrs. Barnes and her daughter Bonnie Robinson owned and operated a cleaning service in Nashville for over forty years.

Mrs. Barnes enjoyed quilting and made of 100 quilts, enjoyed working in her garden, canning food from the garden and cooking.

Although a resident of Nashville, Mrs. Barnes enjoyed coming to her lake home on Reece Road on the weekends.

Mrs. Barnes was a non-denominational Christian.

Surviving Mrs. Lottie is a daughter, Janice Bowlin and husband John of Carthage; son, Wilton Thompson Sr. and wife Vickie of Nashville; six grandchildren, Mike Robinson and wife Rodonna of Nashville, special granddaughter whom she loved like a daughter, Penny Butler and husband Rusty of Pleasant View, Stephanie Bost and husband Ricky of Mount Juliet, Tracy Crawford and husband Glen of the Hiwassee Community, Holly Shoemaker and husband Matt of Antioch in Davidson County, Chris Lowe and wife Stephanie of Gordonsville; ten great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren and her life companion of over forty seven years, Bobby Busby.

Because of her love for her German Shepherd, Snuggle, The Barnes family has requested memorials to the Lovie’s Fund at the Smith County Animal Clinic.

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Betty Burton - May 22, 1933 - June 10, 2023

Departed: 06/10/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Betty Burton of the Gladdice Community was pronounced deceased at 9:50 a.m. Saturday morning June 10, 2023 shortly after arrival at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage, with C.P.R. in progress, after becoming gravely ill at her Gladdice Highway farm home. Mrs. Burton was 90 years of age.

Funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home will be conducted by her son, Bro. Jeff Burton, on Monday June 19th at 1 p.m. Burial will follow beside her husband in the Burton family lot at the Gene Butler Cemetery in the Brooks Bend Community.

The Burton family will receive friends at the Hackett Chapel on Sunday June 18th from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and again on Monday after 11 a.m.

She was the fourth of six daughters born to the late Elbert Samuel “Pete” Cook who died at the age of 88 on November 9, 1980 and Genia Maie Cornwell Cook who died at the age of 95 on November 12, 1997 and was born Betty Sue Cook in the Gladdice Community on May 22, 1933.

Four sisters preceded Mrs. Burton in death. They were Geraldine C. Cook Richardson who died February 4, 2012 at the age of 93, Pearl Cook Thomas who died April 22, 2015 at the age of 94, Reba Jean Cook Gentry who died May 5, 2017 at the age of 82 and Ruby Mai Cook Burton who died July 18, 2019 at the age of 92.

The entire Burton family was saddened by the death of Mrs. Burton’s daughter-in-law, Tommie Carolyn Bennett Burton, the wife of Wayne, who died as the result of an accidental fall at the family’s Gladdice Highway farm home on January 2, 2023. She was 75.

In Rossville, Georgia on September 22, 1947 she was united in marriage to Brooks Bend Community native Bonnie Gene Burton who preceded her in death on October 19, 2005 at the age of 84 following over sixty eight years of marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Burton were longtime farmers in the Brooks Bend Community and after the farm was purchased for the Cordell Hull Lake, they purchased the late Carl Sircy farm in the Gladdice Community and constructed a new brick home on the farm hilltop. The lake was impounded in the spring of 1973.

She also was retired from the former Carthage Shirt Corporation which closed in 1993.

Mrs. Burton was saved at an early age at the former Ensor’s Chapel United Methodist Church in the Funns Branch section of Jackson County and until her health failed, she attended the Wartrace Community Church on Wartrace Highway which was one of the churches pastored by their son Jeff.

Surviving are her four sons, Wayne Burton of the Gladdice Community, Garry Burton and wife Janet Henson Burton of Gainesboro, David Burton, Bro. Jeff Burton and wife Lesa Holland Burton all three of the Gladdice Community; her only surviving sister, Helen Cook Strong of Gainesboro; seven grandchildren, Michael Burton and wife Linda, Melanie Burton Apple and husband Keith, Dorothy Burton Bates and husband Bill, Daniel Burton and wife Amanda, Candice Burton Wilsford and husband B. J., Kristin Burton Marshall and husband Todd, Emily Burton Stacey and husband Timmy; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Burton family has requested memorials be made to the Gene Butler Cemetery Mowing Fund.

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Carnellia Hughes - February 07, 1936 - March 23, 2023

Departed: 03/23/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Carnellia Hughes of the Kempville Community died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon March 23, 2023 at the Knollwood Manor in Lafayette with her family at her bedside. Mrs. Hughes was 87.

Her pastor, Bro. Bryan Bratcher, officiated at the 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon March 26th funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial followed beside her husband and near her son in section five at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens. She was born Carnellia Mae Huffines on February 7, 1936 in the Milltown Community on Wartrace Creek in Jackson County and was one of three children, a daughter and two sons of the late

Marvin Lee Huffines who died at the age of 81 on April 11, 1984 and Martha Jane Morgan Huffines who died at the age of 64 on December 14, 1973.

She was preceded in death by the eldest of her two sons, Paul Stanley Hughes who died as a result of cancer on May 24, 2006 at the age of 49.

Also preceding her in death was a brother, Earl Lee Huffines who died August 28, 1993 at the age of 62.

On June 11, 1955 she was united in marriage to Jerry Carl Hughes who preceded her in death on March 23, 2005 at the age of 72.

Mrs. Hughes was a charter member of the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church.

An accomplished seamstress and amazing cook, she retired in 1985 from the Carthage Shirt Corporation.

Surviving is a son, David Hughes and wife Deanna Burgess Hughes of the Kempville Community, daughter-in-law, Helen Andrews Hughes of the Tanglewood Community, brother, Billy Huffines and wife Paulette of Lafayette, four grandsons, Ryan Hughes and wife Jessica of Puyallup, Washington, Derek Carter of the Kempville Community, Devin Carter and wife Cayla of the Elmwood Community, Wesley Hughes of Knoxville.

The Hughes family requests memorials to the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church.

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Jeff Hudson - December 15, 1962 - March 19, 2023

Departed: 03/19/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Jeff Hudson age 60 of the Defeated Creek Community, died peacefully with his family at his bedside at his Helen Lane home on Lakeside Drive on Sunday evening March 19, 2023 at 7:38 p.m. He was pronounced deceased at 9:01 p.m. Sunday by Gentiva Hospice who had been kindly assisting the family with his care.

Mr. Hudson was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon March 22nd with Eld. Carter Robinson assisted by Bro. Steve Waller officiating. Burial followed near his father in the Hackett Cemetery in the Kempville community.

Born Jeffery Dale Hudson in Lafayette on December 15, 1962, he was one of three children, two sons and a daughter, of the late Jerry Dale Hudson who died March 31, 2020 at the age of 82 and Betty Joyce Smith Hudson who died May 21, 2015 at the age of 72.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Retta Ann Matthews Waggoner who died at the age of 84 on January 30, 2023.

Reared on the family farm in the Kempville Community, he enjoyed the family’s farming operation and he and his son raised, bred, and showed Boer goats in addition to their cattle, hay and tobacco operations.

Mr. Hudson was a member of the 1981 graduating class at Smith County High School where he was a stand-out basketball player and majored in agriculture. He was voted “Most Athletic” boy his senior year.

At an outdoor wedding on June 15, 1984 in South Carthage at the home of the bride’s grandparents, John Waggoner Sr. and Ruby Key Waggoner, Jeff was united in marriage to South Carthage native, the former Donna Michelle Waggoner, and together rearing their two children, they have been married for almost thirty nine years.

His career outside the farm was installing vinyl siding and windows and he and his brother owned and operated Hudson Siding and Windows and working mostly for Eastland Construction Company, who were home builders in Mount Juliet.

He attended the Hogans Creek Missionary Baptist Church with his wife where she was a member.

Surviving in addition to his wife Michelle are their daughter, Brittany Hudson Westmoreland and husband David and their three children, Bailey, Ace, and Hudson of South Carthage; Smith County Veterinarian, Dr. Logan Hudson and wife Brooklyn Ellis Hudson and their daughter, Landree of the Kempville Community; sister, Christy Hudson Schoolfield and husband Mark of the Defeated Creek Community, brother and business partner, Jamie Hudson and wife Jamie Brandon Hudson of the Kempville Community; Father-in-law, John Waggoner Jr. of South Carthage; brother-in-law, Robert Waggoner and wife Amy Dennis Waggoner of Gordonsville.

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Shirley Kemp Carr - November 26, 1935 - March 08, 2023

Departed: 03/08/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Defeated Creek Community native and longtime Donelson homemaker, Mrs. Shirley Kemp Carr age 87, died peacefully at the N.H.C. Lakeshore Heartland Retirement Center in Donelson at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday evening March 8, 2023 where she had made her home since October 30, 2019.

Mrs. Carr was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Bro. Jeff Burton officiated at the 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon March 11th graveside services at the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens. Burial followed beside her husband in the Gazebo Section.

She was born Shirley Sue Kemp in the Harris Hollow and was one of five children, four daughters and a son of the late Robert Ester Kemp who died April 05, 1998 at the age of 90 and Osa Donoho Dillehay Kemp who died February 22, 2001 also at the age of 90.

Her only brother, Roger Dale Kemp, a Kempville Community farmer and cattleman, preceded her in death at the age of 77 on November 13, 2021. Also preceding Mrs. Carr in death was an infant sister, Thelma Willodean Kemp who died at the age of 15 months.

Additionally she was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Andrew Carr, who died at birth on January 1, 1992.

Mrs. Carr was a member of the 1954 graduating class at the Smith County High School. She majored in home economic, in 1953 was voted Miss Smith County and her senior years was voted by her classmates as the cutest girl in the senior class.

She was a member of the Glee, Dramatic, and F.H.A. clubs, was a member of the Junior Play cast, and was F.H.A. vice-president her junior year.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Westmoreland native Charles Elmer Carr, who died April 18, 2020 at the age of 88.

Mrs. Carr was a member of the Pennington Bend United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her five children, Connie Carter of Nashville, Cathy Matthews of Donelson, Jeff Carr and wife Tammy of Lebanon, Jennye Williams of Nashville, Cynthia Daniel and husband Jack of Castalian Springs; two sisters, Ramona Kemp Collier of Gallatin, Marie Kemp Pruitt of Lebanon, sister-in-law, Kay Conditt Kemp of the Kempville Community; seven grandchildren, Tara and husband James, Nikki and husband Neil, Hanna and husband Ross, Emily and husband Chase, Jacklyn, Adam, and Ariel; five great-grandchildren, Miles, Landon, Jacob, Julianna, and Nora.

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"Spud" Harris - December 04, 1957 - January 26, 2023

Departed: 01/26/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. John “Spud” Harris of the Kempville Community died at his Martin Hollow Road home at 8:20 a.m. Thursday morning January 26, 2023 at the age of 65. He was under the care of HighPoint Hospice of Gallatin.

Mr. Harris was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and was cremated at the Cumberland Family Services in Algood. The family has planned no future services. One of nine children born to the late John Monroe Harris Jr. who died at the age of 56 on July 27, 1980 and the late Belle Zona Silcox Harris who died at the age of 77 on September 19, 2005, he was born John Morgan Harris in Carthage on December 4, 1957,

Two sisters preceded him in death, Myrtle Rhea Harris Reece who died January 3, 2011 at the age of 64 and Pauline Harris who died as an infant at the age of 6 months of age on January 26, 1949.

Mr. Harris was a non-denominational Christian.

He was associated with the Harris family in the concrete business and worked as a concrete finisher.

Surviving are five children, Joseph Harris and friend Winter Lowe of the Lancaster Community, Kelly Harris Starnes and husband Robert of the Kempville Community, Laura Beth Willingham and husband D. J. of Clarksville, Misty Hunter and Trish Linder both of Lebanon; six siblings, George Harris and wife Lou of Hartsville, Paul Harris and wife Ruby of Gordonsville, Louwanna Mabery and husband James of Gordonsville, Frances Ballard of Chestnut Mound, Donna Lima and husband Paul of Murfreesboro, Anna King and husband Mike of Mount Juliet; sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Carolyn Burton - August 04, 1947 - January 02, 2023

Departed: 01/02/2023 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Carolyn Burton age 75, a housewife of the Gladdice Community, was pronounced deceased at 4:03 a.m. Monday morning January 2, 2023 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being transferred by Life Flight from the Riverview Regional Medical Center E.R. earlier that morning. Mrs. Burton had suffered a fall at the family’s Gladdice Highway home around 1 a.m. that morning.

Mrs. Burton was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Her funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning January 7th from the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church with the church pastor Bro. Bryan Bratcher officiating assisted by Mrs. Burton’s brother-in-law, Bro. Jeff Burton. Following the 11 a.m. service burial was in the Burton family lot in the Gene Butler Cemetery in the Brooks Bend Community.

Mrs. Burton was one of three daughters of the late J C Bennett who died May 13, 1999 at the age of 73 and Dorothy Dean Judkins Bennett who died April 12, 2008 at the age of 88 and was born Tommie Carolyn Burton in the Lancaster Community on August 4, 1947.

Mrs. Burton was a 1965 graduate of Gordonsville High School.

In Gordonsville on February 3, 1968 she was united in marriage to Brooks Bend Community native Bonnie Wayne Burton.

She had been a member of the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church since March 12, 1989.

She had formerly been a part of the Smith County Coatings family which was partially owned by her husband.

Surviving in addition to her husband Wayne of almost fifty five years, are their three children, Michael Burton and wife Linda of the Gladdice Community, Melanie Burton Apple and husband Keith of the New Middleton Community, Dorothy Burton Bates and husband Bill of the Gladdice Community; sister, Linda Bennett Comstock and husband Eddie of the Defeated Creek Community, Glenda Bennett Kilzer and husband Larry of the Pigeon Roost Community, mother-in-law, Betty Cook Burton of the Gladdice Community; five grandchildren, Derrick Apple and wife Keely of Clarksville, Michaela Lathan and husband Josh of Alaska, Kelsey Knight and husband Dalton of Portland, Cody Bates and Connor Bates both of the Gladdice Community; two great grandchildren, Elsi Apple and Charlotte Lathan; three step grandchildren, Tommy Lytle of Lafayette, Chancey Sallee of the Wartrace Creek Community, Brad Sallee of Texas; five step-great-grandchildren, Layla, Avery, Rand, Finn and Lochlan.

The Burton family requests memorials to the Gideons.

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Josh Dillard - September 07, 1956 - October 09, 2022

Departed: 10/09/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:12 KJV). Two days before he moved to heaven, Joshua Lee Dillard, age 36, of the Buffalo community, was reflecting on his heavenly home and shared this scripture as his final Facebook post.

Josh entered into the eternal rest he had so long studied about and reflected upon as he walked here among us all at 9:48 a.m. Sunday morning October 9, 2022 at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon.

Always a source of encouragement, an eternal witness for Jesus Christ, and owner of the most infectious smile, Josh leaves behind his beautiful wife of thirteen years, Hope Rene’ Givens Dillard, whom he married on July 4, 2009, the sweetest and most adoring sons, Tucker Alan Dillard age 12 and Sawyer Kindred Dillard age 9, and foster children, Cameron Mundy and Victoria Mundy.

Josh was born at the former Carthage General Hospital in South Carthage on September 7, 1986 and was one of two sons of Gary Lynn Dillard and Brenda Kay Smith Dillard of the Pleasant Shade Community where he was reared on the family farm.

Surviving in addition to his parents, wife, and sons are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ricky and Vickie Mundy Givens of the Buffalo Community, his step-grandmother, Mary Wilmore Dillard of the Tanglewood Community; two brothers, Joey Dillard and wife Maggie Beth Law Dillard of the Pleasant Shade Community, Marlon Dillard and wife Donna Dillard of Watertown; sister, Lisa Dillard Tarpley and husband Terry of Auburntown; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Scott and Esq. Robin Moore of the Buffalo Community; nieces and nephews, Makenna Moore and husband Austin, Isaac (Allison Heady) Moore, Alexis Dillard, Caroline Dillard, and Cason Dillard, and a whole host of aunts and uncles, family, and friends.

His furry friends will miss him too, but most especially his Phoebe Honey, who spent every day buried next to Josh in his favorite recliner.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Georgie Kindred Smith who died at the age of 80 on September 1, 2007 and Sally Sue Cornwell Smith who died at the age of 89 on June 19, 2019; Charles Elbert Dillard who died January 5, 2010 at the age of 82 and Maxine “Billie” Williams Sircy who died September 2, 2008 at the age of 76.

In January 2014, Josh was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

He spent just shy of nine years fighting this monster, enduring countless chemotherapy and radiation treatments, two stem cell transplants, surgeries, and more medical procedures than could be counted. While Josh has remained cancer free the last two years, his treatments left him with complex medical conditions that were ultimately healed by his Creator on Sunday morning, October 9, 2022.

An unassuming hero to so many, Josh spent his spare time enjoying his family, coaching his boys’ sports teams, planning special treats and gifts for Hope, teaching Sunday School, and crafting the best (and worst) dad jokes ever told. Josh was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, which he most especially loved doing with his boys. He was a talented wood craftsman and creating special gifts for those he cherished most was his passion. His most treasured piece was the large dining room table he built for their home.

He never missed an opportunity to lift others up. On his worst days, he would ask about yours and give of himself unselfishly to lift others needs before his own. If you asked him how he was, he always responded with, “I’m good.” His indelible smile will forever be remembered with fondness and cherished by every person with whom it was shared.

Following his Smith County High School graduation in 2005, Josh began his career with the William L. Bonnell Co. in Gordonsville where he worked for many years and made lasting friendships.

After his diagnosis, he began working on his Associate’s Degree from Volunteer State, which he completed amid cancer treatments. Josh was currently enrolled with Western Governor’s University and had hoped to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in 2023.

In the fall of 2019, Josh was hired by Wilson Bank & Trust as a Loan Servicing Specialist and in the summer of 2022, he was transferred to the Smith Co. branch office where he opened new accounts and was cross-training branch-wide serving as a Regional Community Banker.

Embracing this new role and his beloved co-workers was so easy for him, but what he loved most was attending the WBT Men’s Bible study on Tuesday mornings. Even when treatments and illness kept him away, he would join and participate by phone or FaceTime.

Josh had a voice bigger than the sky and sang beautifully alongside his dearest friends, Jordan Dixon and Bryan Bratcher and the entire Kempville Chapel choir. God allowed Josh to continue worshiping through song until his passing and his singing voice remained miraculously unaffected, never missing a single note.

He joined the Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church and was baptized on February 19, 2012.

Services to Celebrate his Life were held on Thursday afternoon October 13th at 3:00 pm at Kempville Chapel Old Time Methodist Church, 196 Kempville Hwy., Pleasant Shade, TN 37145. His Pastor and close friend, Bro. Bryan Bratcher conducted the service and his sister-in-law and biggest fan, Robin Moore, delivered the eulogy. Musical presence was presented by the choir with the absence of one dear precious voice. As we close this chronology of Josh Dillard’s life let us reflect on a passage in God’s word that sums up the time God permitted him to live and walk among us:

For I now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-7-8 (KJV)

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Pauline Huffines - May 27, 1931 - October 04, 2022

Departed: 10/04/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Pauline Huffines of the Wartrace Creek Community died peacefully at the N. H. C Care Center in Cookeville at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday morning October 4, 2022 where she had made her home since September 27, 2021 suffering from heart failure. Mrs. Huffines was 91.

She was the youngest of two daughters born to the late Larkin Ferrell Williams who died at the age of 74 on August 4, 1978 and Nannie Lougean Flatt Williams who died at the age of 78 on August 29, 1979 and was born Agnes Pauline Williams in the Oak Grove Community of Smith County on May 27, 1931.

In Ringgold, in Catoosa County, Georgia on December 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Wartrace Creek Community native, Bradley Carl Huffines who preceded her in death on February 1, 2005 at the age of 77 following fifty seven years of marriage.

Also preceding her in death was her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fount Smith Huffines who died July 7, 1989 at the age of 88 and Bessie Etta Hunter Huffines who died at the age of 91 on March 9, 1988, and her only brother-in-law, Willie Ray Hunter, died March 1, 2015 at the age of 86, and a nephew, Staff Sargent Roggie Hunter died at the age of 71 on September 29, 2020.

Mrs. Hunter was an employee for fifteen years of Heavy Duty Manufacturing in Gainesboro before retiring to become a full time housewife.

She was saved at the age of 17 in 1948 and joined the Wartrace United Methodist Church, (now Wartrace Community Church).

She is survived by her daughter, Ruthie Huffines Cross and husband Gary; granddaughter, Lorrie Huffines Lee and husband Jayson; grandson, Gerald Cross, great-grandson, Cody Lee, all of the Dodson Branch Community; sister, Willa Dean Williams Hunter of Hendersonville.

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Billy James Hudson - September 01, 1942 - September 15, 2022

Departed: 09/15/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: A Kempville Community farmer, Mr. Billy Hudson, passed from this life with his family at his side at 11:20 a.m. Thursday morning September 15, 2022 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin where he was being treated for cancer. Mr. Hudson was 83.

Ministers from the Willette Church of Christ, Jack Honeycutt and Rob Whitacre officiated at the 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon September 18th funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Hudson Family Cemetery on Little Salt Lick in the Kempville Community.

Mr. Hudson was one of seven children and the third child to die and was born Billy James Hudson in the Salt Lick Community on May 29, 1942 and was one of two sons and five daughters of the late John Henry Hudson who died suddenly from a heart attack at the family farm home on February 3, 1977 at the age of 60 and Georgia Bethel Sircy Hudson who died June 8, 2006 at the age of 89.

His only brother, Jerry Dale Hudson died March 31, 2020 at the age of 82 and also preceding Billy in death was his sister, Sue Carroll Hudson Wood who died at the age of 85 on August 25, 2021.

Mr. Hudson was united in marriage to Willette Community native, the former Frances Dycus at the home of the late Bro. Otis Johnston on February 18, 1971.

Mr. Hudson majored in agriculture graduating from the Smith County High School in the class of 1960. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America all four years of high school and his senior year represented the vo-ag class at the state convention in Nashville and his senior year was also a member of the Spanish Club. It was said of him in the 1960 annual: “An honest man’s word is as good as his bond.”

Mr. Hudson was a member of the Willette Church of Christ.

He was retired from the Dana Corporation at Gordonsville with twenty one years of service.

Surviving in addition to his wife Frances is their daughter, Lana Hudson Woodcock and husband Sean Woodcock and their children whom Billy adored, Landen Woodcock and Emma Jane Woodcock all of the Saddlers Chapel Community in Macon County; sisters, Peggy Halliburton of the Buffalo Community, Judy Hudson Hackett and husband Dennis of the Gladdice Community, Lena Hudson McKinney and husband Tommy of the Tanglewood Community, Keitha Hudson Webb and husband Jim of Carthage, several nieces and nephews.

The family has requested memorials to the Hudson Family Cemetery.

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Janice Agee Anderson - August 08, 1944 - August 08, 2022

Departed: 08/08/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Janice Agee Anderson, age 78 of Carthage, TN passed away Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022 at the Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon, TN. Janice is in the care of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN.

Funeral Services for Janice Agee Anderson will be conducted Friday afternoon, August 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home in Kempville, TN with Edward L. Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Witcher Cemetery in the Bagdad Community in Jackson County, TN.

Janice Agee Anderson is at Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs. Visitation will begin on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home in Kempville, TN.

Family requests memorials be made to the Witcher Cemetery. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home.

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Marjorie Murphy Holland - October 23, 1938 - July 08, 2022

Departed: 07/08/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Marjorie Murphy Holland of the Smith Bend Community died at 6:11 p.m. Friday evening July 8, 2022 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville following a heart procedure. Mrs. Holland was 83.

Monday morning July 11th funeral services were conducted from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Edward L. Anderson and her minister Larry Cole officiated and burial was in the Agee family lot beside her father in the Witcher Cemetery in the Bagdad Community.

The only child of the late Willie Walton Agee who died June 8, 1991 at the age of 82 and Irene Meadows Agee who died February 26, 1967 at the age of 55, she was born Marjorie Louise Agee in the Granville Community on October 23, 1938.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Holland who died August 11, 2001 at the age of 62.

Mrs. Holland was a 1957 graduate of Jackson County Central High School.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Nicholas “Nick” Murphy who died December 29, 1999 at the age of 41 from injuries received in a single vehicle automobile accident on Gladdice Highway.

Also preceding Mrs. Holland in death was a grandson, Nathan Johnson who died at the age of 30 on January 21, 2019 and the father of her children, Charles Rufus “Nubbin” Murphy who died at the age of 73 on March 4, 2013.

Mrs. Holland retired in 2003 from the Citizens Bank in Gainesboro where she was employed for twenty seven years, working with loans.

Since her retirement she had enjoyed gardening, flowers and taking care of the family farm.

Mrs. Holland was a dedicated and faithful member of the Bagdad Church of Christ.

She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Murphy Johnson and husband Bruce of Lebanon; son, Craig Murphy and Tina of the Haydenburg Ridge Community; five grandchildren, Jason Murphy of Gainesboro, Justin Murphy and wife Leanne also of Gainesboro, Hannah Johnson Porterfield and husband David of Lebanon, Aaron Johnson and wife Haden also of Lebanon, Jonathan Smith of the Haydenburg Ridge Community; eight great-grandchildren; Taylor McCormick, Jaycee Porterfield, Gavin Murphy, Ella Johnson, Bella Murphy, Lincoln Porterfield, Eden Porterfield, Haddie Johnson.

The Holland family requests memorial to the Witcher Cemetery Mowing Fund.

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Jo Murphy - April 26, 1928 - April 30, 2022

Departed: 04/30/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Jo Helen Dixon Murphy of the Gladdice Community died at the Knollwood Manor Heath Care in Lafayette four days after her 94th birthday. She had made her home there since March 22, 2021 and was pronounced deceased at 6: 49 p.m. Saturday evening April 30, 2022.

Funeral services from her beloved Smith Memorial United Methodist Church were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Tim Dunavant and her nephew, Bro. Steve Waller. A great niece, Shawna Dixon Zody read the obituary and another nephew, Ricky Dixon delivered the eulogy. Following the 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon May 3rd services burial was beside her husband of over sixty four years in the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Murphy was one of four children, twin sons and two daughters born to the late Alfred Edward (Booster) Dixon who died at the age of 81 on August 12, 1988 and Annie Lee Graham Dixon who died at the age of 77 on June 17, 1984 and was born Jo Helen Dixon in the Kempville Community on April 26, 1928.

Also preceding her in death was a sister, Maude Ella Dixon Waller who died June 5, 2012 at the age of 81 and twin brothers, Ray J. (Wee) Dixon who died November 3, 2018 at the age of 84, and J. W. (Biggen) Dixon who died July 23, 1986 at the age of 52.

A sister-in-law, Imo Sadler Dixon died August 2, 2020 at the age of 80 and a brother-in-law, Hiram Stanford Waller died July 29, 1997 at the age of 79.

In Lebanon on March 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Gladdice Community native, longtime United Methodist minister Draper Hoyte (Gus) Murphy, who died at the age of 87 on October 28, 2010. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace, W. H. Conatser.

Mrs. Murphy was a housewife who loved children and was the babysitter to numerous children during her lifetime. The amazing thing was how much the children loved her back.

Mrs. Murphy was a devoted and dedicated member of the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in the Smith Bend Community of Jackson County.

She is survived by her loving and special daughter, Cricket Murphy Mitchell of the Gladdice Community; sister-in-law, Polly Givens Dixon of the Buffalo Community and thirteen nieces and nephews who saw that she wanted for nothing.

The Murphy, Dixon, and Waller families request memorials be made to the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church.

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Faye Furlow - September 12, 1947 - April 24, 2022

Departed: 04/24/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Faye Furlow of the Brooks Bend Community in Jackson County died at her Brooks Bend Lane home at 7:38 p.m. Sunday evening April 24, 2022 under the care of Caris Hospice of Cookeville. Mrs. Furlow was 74.

Mrs. Furlow was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her funeral services were conducted by Bro. Jeff Burton on Thursday morning April 28th. Burial followed the 11 a.m. services in the Thompson family lot at the Gene Butler Cemetery in the Brooks Bend Community.

Born Robbie Faye Thompson in the Reece Hollow Community, she was one of four children of Mrs. Lottie Claudine Burton Thompson Barnes and companion Bobby Busby of Nashville and the late Wilton C. “Cotton” Thompson who died at the age of 79 on September 20, 2004.

She and her life partner, John Dwight Shannon had been together since 1976.

Mrs. Furlow was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Nashville.

She was a professional house cleaner.

Mrs. Furlow was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to her Mother and life partner John are Faye’s two children, Stephanie Bost and husband Ricky of Mount Juliet, Tracy Crawford and husband Glen of Carthage; sisters, Bonnie Robinson of Nashville, Janice Bowlin and husband John of Carthage; brother, Wilton C. Thompson and wife Vicky of Nashville; five grandchildren, Jeremy Bost and wife Allie, Lindsey Bost, Matt Ferrell and wife Amanda, Bethanie Mefford and husband Alex, Zach Furlow and fiancée Kimmie; four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Colton Taytum and Avery.

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Charlie Washburn - March 27, 1951 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Charlie Washburn died Monday, April 18, 2022 at his Gladdice Road home in Kempville. He was 71. He was pronounced deceased at 12:24 p.m. at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage.

The memorial services were conducted on Friday afternoon April 22nd from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Bro. Jeff Burton officiated the 1:00 p.m. service.

Mr. Washburn was cremated at the Cumberland Family Services in Algood.

Born Charles Nicholas Washburn on March 27, 1951 in Waukegan in Lake County, Illinois, he was one of five children of the late Charles Washburn and “Grannie” Peruski Washburn.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Susie Washburn White.

Mr. Washburn was a 1966 graduate of Waukegan High School.

He was a skilled rock and brick mason and had constructed many fireplaces and outdoor ovens in the area.

Surviving are his son, Mike Washburn & wife Maria Gorospe-Washburn of Gurnee, IL; a grandson, Wyatt Washburn; three siblings, Timothy Washburn of Beach Park, IL, Michael Washburn of Gurnee, IL, Jeannie Washburn of Chicago, IL.

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Joyce Harp Dixon - March 03, 1950 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Pleasant Shade)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Joyce Harp Dixon of Lafayette, and a longtime resident of the Difficult Community, entered into eternal rest at the Gammon Lane home of her son Joseph at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday afternoon February 8, 2022 with her loving family at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at 7:03 p.m. that evening by Caris Hospice of Springfield, who had been lovingly assisting her family with her care in her final days. Mrs. Dixon was 71.

Eld. Witt Cook, pastor of the Defeated Creek Missionary Baptist Church, officiated at the Friday afternoon February 11th funeral services from the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Following the 1 p.m. funeral services burial was beside her husband of thirty four years in the Purtle Cemetery in Macon County.

She was born Joyce Elaine Harp in Lafayette on March 3, 1950 and was one of two daughters of the late Doyle Lee Harp who died October 7, 2006 at the age of 81 and Evell Pedigo Harp who died March 4, 2000 at the age of 59.

She was saved at the age of 8 in 1958 at the Sycamore Valley Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized into the full fellowship of the church, and there she remained a devoted member until her home going.

Mrs. Dixon was a 1968 graduate of Macon County High School.

At the Macon County Courthouse in Lafayette on November 29, 1969, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Difficult Community native Will John Dixon.

Their life together was cut short when Mr. Dixon died in a farming accident on their Dog Branch Road South farm on November 8, 2003 at the age of 54.

Mrs. Dixon following graduation from high school she was employed at the Lafayette Silk Mill and after marriage was a seamstress at the former Carthage Shirt Corporation for twenty one years before retiring.

She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Larry Wayne Silcox who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on July 21, 2021.

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Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to personalize the tribute and help readers remember the person who has passed away.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for publication.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has been deceased for a long time?

Yes, it's never too late to write an obituary for someone who has passed away. You can still publish it in a newspaper or online platform as a way to honor their memory and share their story with others.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that provides additional information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humorous or lighthearted elements in an obituary?

Absolutely! While an obituary should be respectful, it's also okay to inject some personality and humor into the tribute. This can help celebrate the person's life and make the reading experience more engaging.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life or death, it's best to approach them with tact and compassion. Consider consulting with family members or close friends to ensure that you're presenting the information in a way that is respectful and accurate.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, quotes or lyrics that were meaningful to the person who has passed away can be a beautiful way to add depth and context to the tribute. Just be sure to obtain any necessary permissions or credits.

How do I proofread an obituary for errors?

Carefully review the obituary multiple times for spelling, grammar, and factual errors. It's also a good idea to have someone else review it as well before submitting it for publication.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

This may depend on the publication or platform where the obituary was published. Some may allow corrections or updates, while others may not. Be sure to check their policies beforehand.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Some may publish it immediately, while others may take several days or even weeks.

Can I republish an obituary from one newspaper in another?

You'll need to obtain permission from the original publisher and/or copyright holder before republishing an obituary in another newspaper or platform.

What is an online obituary?

An online obituary is a digital version of a traditional printed obituary, often published on websites, social media, or dedicated online platforms. These can be shared easily with friends and family around the world.

How do online obituaries differ from traditional printed ones?

Online obituaries often offer more flexibility in terms of length, content, and multimedia features such as videos, photos, and guestbooks. They can also be easily updated or corrected after publication.

Are online obituaries permanent?

This depends on the platform or website where the obituary is published. Some online platforms may archive or remove older obituaries over time, while others may preserve them permanently.

Can I create my own online memorial page?

Yes, there are many websites and platforms that allow you to create your own online memorial pages or tributes. These can be personalized with photos, stories, and other memories of your loved one.

How do I find an old obituary from years ago?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers or libraries, contacting local historical societies or genealogical organizations, or reaching out to family members who may have kept copies of the original obituary.

Can I reuse parts of an old obituary when writing a new one?

If you're writing an obituary for someone related to or connected to someone who has passed away previously, you can certainly draw inspiration from earlier tributes. However, be sure to update and personalize the information accordingly.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

Are there any resources available to help me write an effective obituary?

Yes! There are many online guides, templates, and resources available to help you write a compelling and informative obituary. You can also consult with funeral homes, mortuaries, or bereavement counselors for guidance and support.