Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Clarke “JC” Traughber, age 85 of Ashburn passed away at his home on April 29, 2022.He was born on May 24, 1936 to the late Hugh and Mary Traughber, Sr. In Springfield. After attending Springfield High School, Clarke went to work for the Borthick Farms for the next 60 + years. Living and working on the farm Clarke started his morning at 4am in the dairy barn, heading home for breakfast and then plowing the fields before returning that evening for one more round of milking. He enjoyed rabbit hunting with Mark, fishing and raising beagles having up to eleven at one time.Over the years Clarke continued to work for the Borthick’s. His world was changed one Thanksgiving when Sherri Kolle took him up on a dinner date.  That night would continue for 30 daffodil seasons and together making their way to their Savior. Sherri recalled countless picnics she would take to Clarke while he was cutting hay and working the fields or running him a Pineapple milkshake on a hot summer day. She described him as her Boaz- her husband that was her one true love, strong and always stood beside her. They enjoyed worshiping at Oak Grove Baptist Church and  Springfield Baptist Church with Cathy and her family, spending time talking with Lynda about the Atlanta Braves or thanksgiving dinners with his siblings and their family.One of Sherri’s favorite memories was one summer evening as they sat on the back porch swinging, Clarke saying he was so Thankful for everything the Lord had provided for them.In addition to his parents, Clarke is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Henry Traughber and sister, Sue Freeland.He is survived by his wife Sherri Traughber of 25 years; children, Cathy (Mike) Fowler, Mark (Melissa) Traughber, Lynda (Rick) Feeley and Casey Moore; grandchildren, Robert (Sarah) Fowler, Stephen Fowler, Keri (Patrick) Bailey, Amber (Kirt) Mitchell, Kaitlyn Traughber, Kristen (Tom) Olmstead, Megan (Michael Fedewa and Emma Grace Walker; great-grandchildren, Kaylyn Fowler, Wesley Fowler, Angelina Bailey, Hunter Bailey, Clara Bailey, Gwen Bailey, CharlotteFedewa and Quinn Fedewa; siblings, Joyce (Jake) Leding, Hugh (Joyce) Traughber, Jr. , Paul (Kaye) Traughber, Billy (Patti) Traughber, and Bobby Traughber; a host of nieces and nephews. A Life Celebration will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home with Bro John Jared officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00pm then again on Monday from 12:00 until the time of service. Online condolences and floral tributes can be sent at www.SpringfieldFH.comThese arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Faye Allen Carr, age 87 of Springfield passed away on April 27, 2022, at her home.She was born Sandra Faye Allen on April 8, 1935 in Whitleyville, Tennessee the youngest of nine children born to the late Henry and Mary Ann Allen. Growing up in Hendersonville, Faye was an athletic young woman, she played girls basketball and then would change and cheer for the guys. After graduations it wasn’t long until she fell in love with a young man from Gallatin, Sid Carr, Jr., and would be married on August 14, 1955. They would be soon blessed with three of the prettiest girls.Faye was described as a kind and nurturing lady. Her table was filled with some of the best cooked meals and there was always room at her table for others. From hand snapped peas to freezer “Garage” jam to her homemade biscuits and cornbread, everything Faye cooked was delicious. Through her generosity of all things and always being a gracious host, she would become known as “Mama Faye” not only to her family but to the community.Over the years, Faye would continue to care for others by becoming a Pink Lady at Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. Weekend trips were taken to Land Between the Lakes with Sid and family and many trips to the beach where just some of her favorite trips. Sid, Faye, and the girls would spend Labor Day Weekend camping down at Shelbyville while enjoying the ten-day festivities of the Walking Horse Celebration. As time went on, Faye and Sid stayed closer to home enjoying afternoons at the ballpark watching their grandchildren play ball. Saturday afternoons you could find Faye in the floor playing cards with her grandchildren.Mama Faye will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.Faye is survived by her husband of 67 years, Cloyce Sidney “Sid” Carr, Jr; daughters, Terri (Larry) Simmons, Carolyn Fay Donoho and Bethany (Michael) Ballard; grandchildren, Carol Ann (Timmy) Akins, Elizabeth (Josh) Reasoner, Katherine (Drew) Parks, Drew (Ashton Glenn) Donoho, Ross (Emily) Ballard; great-grandchildren, Anna Katherine Akins, Caroline Reasoner, Annsley Reasoner, Clay Reasoner, Henry Parks, Harrison Parks, Hayes Parks, Parks Ballard and Pace Ballard and Special friends, Donna Henry and Stacy Chatman.A Life Celebration will be held at 12pm, Saturday, April 30th in the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Harman officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10am until the time of service. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Larry Simmons, Michael Ballard, Drew Donoho, Ross Ballard, Timmy Akins, Josh Reasoner, and Drew Parks serving as pallbearers. Online condolences and floral tributes can be sent at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Jonathan Daniel Rawls, 31, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Jonathan was born November 4, 1990 in Springfield at the former Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. He was the son of James Rawls and Debbie Gainous Handy. Jonathan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Emmett Gainous and his paternal grandfather, Virgil Rawls. A lifelong Springfield resident, he graduated from Springfield High School and had been employed by Martinrea Fabco. Jonathan loved music and was a talented musician. He loved to play guitar and enjoyed several genres of music but especially hard rock, blues and metal. He also loved going to the mall, antique, music and record stores as well as working on cars. Jonathan loved football and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Above all he loved his family and any occasion that brought them together. He was a devoted father to his son, Jamil. He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Debbie and Jason Handy; his sister, Megan McMurry (Thurman); brother, Dakota Evans; son, Jamil Trajo; his maternal grandmother, Jennie Gainous and his paternal grandmother, Nell Rawls; 7 nieces and nephews, Devin Woodard, Anna Woodard, Abrianna Woodard, Jeffrey Gunn, Zayleeanna McMurry, Haven McMurry and Anderson McMurry; extended family and many friends. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, April 26th at 2 PM at Springfield Funeral Home, 4005 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN followed by interment at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Visitation at the funeral home will be held Monday, April 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday from12:00 – 2:00 PM.

Obituary Preview: Phillis Reyna Folse age 69 of Greenbrier passed to her heavenly home on April 12, 2022.She was born on June 14, 1952 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Eurl Hargrove and Mary Frances Ivie Van Conett. Phillis was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.She graduated from  Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, MI. Instead of perusing her vocal career like her music teacher wanted, Phillis set out on a road trip across the United States.  Later in life her favorite places to visit were the old plantation homes of Louisiana. Phillis met the love her life through a "It takes two" newspaper ad, a simple dinner date with the Auburn-haired woman turned into 25 magical years with Percy.Phillis was an amazing horticulturist. Most of her work was in the Delta Garden, Opryland Hotel. She could make an orchid plant grow from corkboard on a tree trunk. When she first started at Opryland they toured the facility and even the Grand Ole Opry stage. The story goes that she just walked up on stage and started singing. It made the whole group go quiet as they listen to her beautiful song.In addition to her parents, Phillis is preceded in death by her stepfather, Kenneth Van Conett and siblings, Carolyn Butler, Jack Cunningham, and Joseph Van Conett.Phillis is survived by her beloved husband, Percy A. Folse; daughters, Kimberly Folse and Lisa (Chris) May; son, Jason (Marsha) Hargrove; sister, Deborah (Ray) Davenport and son, Jason Davenport.A Life Celebration will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6pm with Rev. Chad Phelan officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 4pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be on Tuesday, April 26th at 11am at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens: 9090 TN 100 Nashville, TN 37221.The family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to St Jude Children's Hospital.Online condolences can be sent via www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Steven Lee Johnson, 75, of Sanford, FL and formerly of Greenbrier, TN passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Born January 27, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, IN he was the son of the late Paul E. Johnson and Lois N. Parkinson Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy in 2016.  Steve and Nancy had moved to Greenbrier in 2001 and he had been a member of the 1st Baptist Church, Greenbrier.Steve was a proud veteran of the US Air Force.  He was a strong, determined, and stubborn(!) man who rebounded from a debilitating auto accident while in the service.  That same determination helped him remain sober for 46 years, one day at a time.  He often worked as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center and with his AA Chapter.Steve married the love of his life, Nancy, in April 1979.  He was a loving father with a warm and caring heart, always enjoyed people and had a great sense of humor.  And, if you needed a mint, he was your guy!  Folks often referred to him as the “Candy Man” due to his omnipresent bag of starlight mints, lifesavers, and butterscotch candies.He is survived by his daughter Angela (Paul) Daugherty, son Mark (Amanda) Johnson, grandchildren William and Autumn Daugherty and siblings Sherri (Frederick) Barnoske and Jeffrey Johnson.A celebration of Steve’s life will be held Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 PM at Springfield Funeral Home, 4005 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN followed by interment with military honors at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Visitation will precede the service from 12 noon until 2 PM.

Obituary Preview: Nancy Ann (Rose) House age 45 of Springfield passed over at Centennial Medical Center on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 12:10pm. She is the daughter of Wanda (Traughber) Rose and the late David Emerson Rose.For many years Nancy enjoyed watching her nieces play softball and traveling. Nancy was a parishioner of St Michaels Catholic Church.In addition to her father, Nancy is preceded in death by her daughter Brianna Rose; grandparents, James & Louise Traughber and James & Gracie Rose.She is survived by her son Austin Drake (Ellie) House of Cedar Hill; mother, Wanda Traughber Rose of Springfield; sisters, Angela Holt of Adams, Cheryl Pendleton of Cedar Hill, Stacy Martinez Rose of Springfield, Kimberly (Robert) Lunsford of Hendersonville; brother David Linn (Biljana) Rose of Adams, Joshua Rose of Springfield, Christopher Rose of Springfield; nieces Brittney Holt, Destiney Rose, Selina Rose, Adrianna Rose, La’keyla Lunsford, LaKayla Lunsford, Samantha Rose, Paige Pendleton, La’raiha Rose, Ne’Miya Babb and Grace Rose; Nephews Damion Holt, Zachary Pendleton, Anthony Rose and several aunts, uncles and cousins.A Life Celebration and Rosary will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Springfield Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday from 12pm until the time of service. Online condolences and floral tributes can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172. 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Terry Steven Ledford age 60 of Cottontown passed away at his home on April 9, 2022 surrounded by his family.He was born on June 3, 1961 to Harold and Ruby Ledford in Shelby, North Carolina. He moved to Nashville to attend Nashville Auto Diesel College where he graduated in 1981. While in Nashville Terry met the love of his life Ms. Cynthia Poirier. They were married on June 6, 1981 and where blessed with three children. Through the years Terry worked as a Diesel engine repair mechanic. He and his Dad worked together to rebuild crashed Toyotas together.Terry’s spare time was spent being the best Paw Paw anyone could ask for. Memories of fishing, helping at church and playing in the floor with his grandchildren are just some of the many memories shared. Terry was a true follower of Christ through everything his faith never wavered, and he knew God had a plan.Terry will always be remembered as a faithful follower of God, a loving husband, awesome dad, devoted son and brother and the best PawPaw in the world.Terry is preceded in death by his daughter Haley Nicole Ledford and his father, Ted Ledford.He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Cynthia P. Ledford; children, Jeremy Colt (Courtney) Ledford, Amber Renee Ledford, and Andrew Garett (Kaylee) Ledford, Sr.; grandchildren, Jayden Colt Ledford, Arianna Ledford, Kinslee Ledford, Kamiya Ledford, Eliza Ledford and Andrew Garett Ledford, Jr.; mother, Ruby O. Ledford, brothers, Chris (Robin) Ledford, Jamie (Mary) Ledford and a host of nieces and nephews.A Life Celebration will be held at 6pm on April 30, 2022 at the Church of Grace Park with Brother Bob Cook officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00 until the time of service. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America by Tribute & Memorial Page (donorview.com). Online condolences can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements where entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Tracy Gail Dartt of Greenbrier passed from this world to his heavenly home on April 7, 2022, at the age of 78.Tracy Dartt was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 23,1944, to the late Claude and Virginia Dartt. He moved to California in 1959 with his mother, Virginia, and graduated from Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, class of 1962. Dartt’s musical training began in high school. Dartt’s first experience in Gospel music came in 1960 when he joined a teen chorale, The Christianaires. In the fall of ‘63, Tracy received Christ as his personal Savior, and in August of 1964 he married his sweetheart, Sharon. Tracy’s first attempt at songwriting was “Brand New Feeling”. His songwriting mentor was his quartet partner, Al Harkins. Harkins’ mentoring, along with the insights received from writers and producers in Hollywood, helped to refine Tracy’s God-given songwriting skills.Tracy moved to Oklahoma in ’72, where he accepted the invitation from Earl and Lily Fern Weatherford to join the legendary Weatherford Quartet. Tracy was blessed to learn much about the effectiveness of music ministry from Earl and Lily, and it was during this time he authored the Cathedrals’ hit song, "The Last Sunday" making it to the #2 spot in the Gospel charts. After a little more than a year with the Weatherfords, he worked for a time as a record producer. Then they returned to California where he took up partnership in a swimming pool construction company.In 1975, Tracy and Sharon felt the Lord's calling to go into the ministry as a full-time traveling music evangelist. He wrote the songs and sang them too, and Sharon accompanied him on the piano and started writing a few songs of her own. Over the next 7 years, Tracy, Sharon, and their growing family took to the road in their new type of home - a tour bus, traveling full time - originally as a ministry out of Puente Baptist Temple in La Puente, California and then as a ministry out of Grayson Bible Baptist Church in Sherman, Texas. In 1982, Tracy and Sharon cut their travels back to a part-time level due to Tracy's health and the school needs of the kids. Tracy and his close friend Jay Cory began their own Gospel Music record label, CODA Productions. Tracy also started TeleTex Entertainment Group and flew out to Capitol Records in Hollywood to produce "Many Happy Trails" – a double album project for Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers, Jr. The recording included the first big band song arrangement Dale Evans had recorded in several decades. The album also contained some great cowboy tunes, including one of the last Roy Rogers recordings of the classic, "Happy Trails". Tracy wrote one song for the album: "Pretend", recorded by Roy Jr. (Dusty).In the summer of 1988, Tracy took the family on one more cross-country singing tour before the older kids headed off to college. It was during this tour, while in California, that Tracy was offered the pulpit of a little country church he had been singing at for years. That fall, Tracy, Sharon, and their youngest child, Stone, made the move from Texas to the West Coast, and Tracy set aside songwriting as he focused on his new ministry as Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Auberry, California. During this time, Tracy was blessed to get back in touch with an old songwriting pal, Dan Adkins, who influenced Tracy to start writing new songs again. After many happy and fruitful years in Auberry, it was time for a new adventure in the Gospel music ministry.In June of 1995, Tracy, Sharon, and sons Forrest and Stone Mountain formed a family gospel group, "The Dartts”, a ministry out of Napa Valley Baptist Church in Napa, California. Forrest was with the group until April of 1996. The Dartts carried on as a trio from that point until January 2005 when they became a quartet once again with the addition of vocalist BJ Speer, who traveled with the group until The Dartts ended their touring. In 2008, The Dartts moved their home from the San Francisco Bay area to the Nashville, Tennessee area. The Dartts traveled the USA from coast to coast and border to border, and they frequently toured the Canadian Maritimes as well as Ontario. They also performed in France, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland, and on 12 Gospel sailings to the Caribbean, to New England and the Canadian Maritimes, and to Alaska. The group averaged 200 concerts per year.During their years of touring, The Dartts were blessed to release 14 album projects as well as "The God on The Mountain Legacy", a full-length film produced by Don Dartt that highlights the worldwide impact of Tracy's song, "God on The Mountain." The Dartts concluded their touring in July of 2018. Tracy spent his final years surrounded by his loving friends and family and working on a series of devotionals based on his songs, “The Words and the Music and the Stories They Tell,” available on Amazon. The movie and albums are available on most online streaming services.Tracy Dartt has written hundreds of gospel songs, many of which have been recorded by some of the finest gospel musicians. Tracy's songs include such notable titles as “The Last Sunday”, “Your Blesser Ain’t Never Been Blessed”, and “With Him” (those three recorded by The Cathedrals), and his biggest hit song, “God On The Mountain”, which has been recorded over 200 times by artists such as The McKameys, Lynda Randle, Jason Crabb, Jake Hess, Tribute Quartet, The Weatherfords, Jessy Dixon, Dixie Melody Boys, John Starnes, and many more artists in at least 8 different languages. The 1988 McKameys' live recording of "God on The Mountain" jumped to the top of the Southern Gospel charts, claiming the #1 spot in the Singing News charts for 5 months in a row. The song was nominated for a Dove award, and, during the 5 months that it was #1 on the charts, it drew more radio airplay points than any song in the history of Southern Gospel music up to that time. “God on the Mountain” has been used on several of Bill Gaither's "Homecoming" videos and has been heavily used in the "Gaither Homecoming" live concerts.In addition to his parents and his older brother Donald, Tracy is preceded in death by his son, Stone Mountain Dartt.He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sharon Dartt; children, Donald (Deborah) Dartt, Florence Dartt McLain, and Forrest (Sabrina) Dartt; grandchildren, Taylor (Lindsey) Dartt, Rachel (Kevin) Harris, Marina McLain, Nathan McLain, Quinn McLain, Evan McLain, Cornelius (Amanda) Dartt, Rain (Nicole) Dartt, Mikaila (Jeff) Martin, and Nolan Dartt; great grandchildren, Amelia Dartt, Locke Dartt, Azrael Dartt, Trinity Dartt, Madison Dartt, Jamie Dartt, and Emma Martin.A Celebration of Life will be held on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at 2pm with Rev. Rudy Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Taylor Dartt, Rain Dartt, Nathan Mclain, Steve Mclain, Ryan Noble and Steve Carter serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12pm until the time of service at the Funeral Home. Online condolences and Floral Tributes can be sent at www.SpringfieldFH.com.

Obituary Preview: Jerry Wayne Duckett Sr., age 76 of Pleasant View, passed away on March 31, 2022 at NHC in Springfield.He was born on March 22,1946 to the late Roy Frank and Ruth Edna Duckett in Waynesville, North Carolina.Mr. Jerry joined the United States Navy after graduating from High School. He spent from 1965 until 1968 serving his country proudly. After coming home Jerry began a career as a long distance Tractor Trailer driver running from Tennessee to California in three days’ time. It wasn’t long until it was a family business his son Jerry, Jr. joined him for many years as partners making the run together.He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a good builder with good hands and was very mechanical inclined and could fix anything. Jerry loved to keep up with current affairs.In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Duckett; daughter, Susan Duckett and granddaughter, Sherry Harrison.He is survived by his son Jerry Wayne (Carol) Duckett, Jr.; grandchildren, Heather Duckett, Alexander Duckett, Ann Harrison and Stephan Duckett; great-grandchildren, Chris Dunning, James Whitaker, Joseph Whitaker and Jacob Whitaker; sister, Linda Lawing and a host of nieces and nephews.A Military Graveside Service will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Nashville National Cemetery. Online condolences and floral tributes can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.

Obituary Preview: Faylene Hutcherson Norrod age 79 of Springfield passed away on March 29, 2022 at NorthCrest Medical Center.She was born on December 31, 1942 in Springfield to the late Eugene and Hazel Hutcherson. Mrs. Faylene started at a young age working at a Donut Shop and would continue her dedication at Acme Boot for 35 years and spend the last 10 years at CEI.She married the love of her life in 1964 and they were blessed with four children. Through the years Mrs. Faylene enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For years Mrs. Faylene and Mr. Carl would drive down from Paducah and pick the grandchildren up and take them home for the weekend.Mrs. Faylene will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, and Granny-Gigi.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Faylene is preceded in death by her husband Carl Norrod, and siblings, Bobby, Hutcherson, Jimmy Hutcherson, Ricky Hutcherson and Peggy Fitzgerald.She is survived by her children, Twila Nicholson and her late husband Bill, Carol (Scott) Bagwell, Matthew (Lisa) Norrod and David (Margaret) Norrod; 13 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Kay Pulley and Cheryl Mapel (David) Lane and a numerous nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Thursday, April 21 at 3pm at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Online condolences and floral tributes can be send at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172.

Obituary Preview: Susan Jane Horner, age 78 of Springfield and formally of Watertown Massachusetts left this Earth on March 26, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1943, to the late Harry and June McKenney in Newton, Massachusetts.Susan worked for many years and retired from The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her interests were shopping, swimming and listening to country music.Since moving to Tennessee with her son, Susan enjoyed watching TLC, the hummingbirds on the back porch and the deer that were in the backyard. Even though she left her Watertown home she was still a diehard New England Patriots fan.In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Larry Horner, even in divorce they had a loving friendship.She is survived by her son Mark Horner and  her daughter Sheryl Horner White; grandchildren, Bryanna Leonard, Jacqueline Horner, Julia Leonard, and Kayden Horner; sister, Martha Anderson, Mark's significant other Michelle Denning and Sheryl's husband Michael White as well as her devoted friends, Natasha Van Doren and Jeanne Fields.A Life Celebration will be held later in Massachusetts. Online condolences can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Dean Russell McClain, 77, of Springfield passed away Friday March 25, 2022. Born September 11, 1944 in Pasadena, CA, Dean was the son of the late Russell McClain and Pauline Harman McClain. Dean was also preceded in death by a daughter, Deana McClain; and two brothers, Dick and Ronnie McClain. Dean was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force and had served two tours in Vietnam. A combat engineer and production control technician while in the Air Force, Dean had been a member of the Red Horse Battalion and had retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1993. In his retirement he continued to work framing houses. He was a member of American Legion Post 45 in Greenbrier. Dean was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting deer and turkey as well as fishing and camping. A loving and “gentle man”, Dean married Sylvia Melton Mears in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; a son, Daryl McClain; step-sons, Jerry Mears and Terry Mears (Kerrie); and two grandsons, Joshua and Joseph Mears. Visitation will be held at Springfield Funeral Home, 4005 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN on Wednesday, March 30th from 11 am until 2 pm. A celebration of life service will be held at the funeral home at 2 pm. Interment with military honors will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens.

Obituary Preview: George “Frenchie” Depew, 83, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully on Monday March 14, 2022. He was born February 19, 1939, in Sneedville, Tennesse. George served his country honorably in the Navy and Coast Guard and had many beautiful stories he shared. He retired from Anchor Industries and spent time with his family. He enjoyed gardening and his drink of choice was Seagram's 7.George is survived by his daughters, Stacy Yandles and Susan Tallant (Billy) of Smyrna, TN. George has five grandchildren, Chelsey (Chris) Voyles, Maylan (Matt) Bond, Morgan Yandles, Allie Tallant (David), and Tori (Jacob) Jernigan. He has three great-grandchildren, Macie Lynn, Manning James, and Nora Ridley.There will be a private celebration of life to honor George.“Cheers” to our Daddy/Grandpa, always and forever.

Obituary Preview: William Randall Burgess age 64 of Springfield passed away at his home on March 11, 2022.He was born on November 11, 1957, to the late William Virgil and Agnes Burgess in Princeton, Kentucky. Randy worked for many years at Electrolux as a Supervisor and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield. He married the love of his life on June 18, 1988, and they were blessed with two children. He earned the name Pop in 2019 when his grandson Elijah was born.Randy loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a master griller and wonderful cook. Randy enjoyed spending time on his boat and fishing at Old Hickory. They traveled together to places like the Bahamas, Branson, Missouri, and other fun beach trips.Being born on Veterans Day, Randy was a very patriotic person and was a proud supporter of the NRA. He collected guns and knifes but his favorite pass time was watching University Kentucky Basketball and playing with Elijah. Randy’s friendly personality and sense of humor will live on in the ones he loved and whenever someone asks, “How are you?” they will carry on his famous answer “ If I was any better I’d be twins”He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lori Burgess; children, Ashton Burgess, and Chae Burgess; bonus daughter, Joy Ray; grandson, Elijah Ray; brother Billy (Diana) Burgess; Roxie his Pomeranian; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home with Brother Steve Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Chae Burgess, Billy Burgess, Matt Bibb, Tony Cobb, Ralph Lunn, and Shawn White serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8pm then again on Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Online condolences and floral tributes can be sent at www.SpringfieldFH.com

Obituary Preview: James Curtis “Jimmy” Batts age 89 of Springfield passed away on March 5, 2022 at NorthCrest Medical Center.He was born on October 20, 1932 to the late Ollie and Pauline Batts in Nashville. Jimmy was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School and married the love of his life, Mary Virginia Sanders, on May 12, 1951. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters. Jimmy and Virginia were lifelong members of Grace Baptist Church in Nashville where he served as an usher for many years and was also on the Finance Committee.Jimmy worked for 25 years as an Electrician for Ford Glass where he retired as a foreman. He always kept a tool bag in his truck with all the necessities to fix just about anything. When Jimmy wasn’t working, he was spending his time with family. His mission was to provide for his family and to make sure they had everything they needed.Jimmy’s sweet and generous spirit will live on in his family and those that knew him.Jimmy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Virginia Batts; children, Vicki (Mike) Wilhoit and Lee Ann (Todd) Riviere; grandchildren, Chris (Melissa) Davis, Jennifer Davis, and Amanda (Keyan) Clanton; great-grandchildren, Courtney Murphy and Buck Davis and brother, O.C. (Stacey) Batts.A Life Celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2pm with Brother David Harbison Officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Chris Davis, Bobby Batts, Buck Davis, Greg Sanders, Tim Sanders and Jeff Ulmer. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11am until the time of service at 2pm. Online condolences and floral tributes can be sent at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Grover Charles Stroud, age 91 of Orlinda passed away at his home on Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was born on June 18, 1930 to the late Ewing and Lula Stroud in Stroudsville Community. Grover was a 1950 graduate of Jo Byrns High School and was crowned the King of Jo Byrns his Senior Year. He married the love of his life on November 11, 1955, they were blessed with four children. Grover and Lettie have been devoted member of Orlinda Baptist for over 50 years. He served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Division as a Tank Commander before he was honorable discharged.After his discharge, Grover went to work for Louisville & Nashville Railroad which would later become CSX. He worked within the bridge division doing his part in making sure that the more than 600,000 bridges each with their unique history, structure and engineering were always safe. It wasn’t uncommon for Grover to be sitting at a railroad crossing and him say “Roll on...Roll on” as the train ran by. Grover worked for over 30 years at CSX before retiring. Retired had a very loose definition. You see, while Grover was working full time at the railroad, he also worked part-time at Avco for 20 years and his evenings were spent on his farm. He worked two jobs for as long as anyone could remember. Even after he retired, he spent 20 plus years working at Orlinda Convenience Center or filling in at Cross Plains. Here he enjoyed catching up with his neighbors and making people laugh.His family recalled the amazing job Grover did providing for them over the years. Time together was important to Grover and Lettie which they passed down through the generations from family gatherings to spending time together from Christmas, Birthdays or weekends together. A special vacation to D.C with their cooler and Hibachi grill would be talked about and shared for many years to come.Grover’s congenial, hardworking and caper ability will be remembered, along with his love for his family will always live in the hearts of those that loved him dearly.In addition to his parents, Grover is preceded in death by his son, Grover Charles Stroud, Jr. and siblings, Margaret Baker, Louise Nicholson, Fred Stroud and Tom Stroud.He is survived by his wife Lettie J. Stroud of 66 years; children, Connie (Ed) Coleman, Cathy (Pat) Cunningham and Christopher (Angie) Stroud; daughter-in-law, Julie Stroud; grandchildren, Jackie (Jerremy) Williams, Patrick (Maya) Cunningham, Evan Cunningham, Rachel (Jacob) Bibb, Seth (Julia West) Stroud, James Coleman, Amelia Stroud, and Lucas Stroud; great-grandchildren, Emma Williams, Ava Williams, Laila Williams, Enya Cunningham, Eliora Cunningham and Adalie Coleman.A Life Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 3pm with Brother Lance Wamble officiating in the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Patrick Cunningham, Evan Cunningham, Seth Stroud, James Coleman, Lucas Stroud, Jerremy Williams, and Jacob Bibb serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11:00am until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral tributes can be sent to the family at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Justin Bruce Hensley, age 39 of Springfield passed away on March 1, 2022. He was born on January 13, 1983 to Jeffrey Dale Hensley and Denise Lynn Jones in Nashville. Justin is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, class of 2001.At an early age Justin found a gift for understanding and building computers. He followed a career in computer software and became certified in many different areas. Justin’s latest accomplishment was being a part of iCloud development as an iCloud infrastructure engineer. His job took him to many cities like San Diego, Chicago, and even to Canada.When he wasn’t working Justin enjoyed Snowboarding, watching the Tennessee Vols, finding shows for him and his mom to watch and playing with Hoss. Just a few summers ago Justin spent a lot of time with his sister April and her girls, he taught Marley how to Beat Box and he was so proud of how well she did. He lovingly nicknamed Nadia “Nerdia” and loved aggravating her. He loved spending time with his mom watching TV and finding good comedy. Justin’s laugh was so infectious when you heard it you couldn’t help but smile.Justin will forever be remembered as the witty, intelligent and fun-loving son, brother, Tio and friend he has always been.Justin is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Jewell O’Sullivan and Barbara Diane Dean; best friend Chad Dorris and his English Bulldog Hoss Diesel Hensley.He is survived by his parents, Denise Lynn Jones and Jeffrey Dale Hensley; sisters, April Cruz, Darci Hensley, Bonnie Hensley, and Jessica (Dalton) Woodruff; nieces and nephews, Nadia Rodriguez, Marley Cruz, Noah Esposito, Milani Taylor, Rossi Taylor and Malakai Davis.A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11am until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral tributes can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.

Obituary Preview: Jeffrey L. Pofahl, age 43 of Ridgetop, passed away on February 17, 2022 at his home.He was born Jeffrey Lee Pofahl on October 3, 1978 in Madison, TN to Dale and Judy Pofahl the youngest of their two boys. Jeff was an avid baseball player growing up and a 1996 graduate of Greenbrier High School. He passed his love of all thing’s sports related to his sons, Taylor and Caleb. Jeff drove his boys all over Middle Tennessee for baseball, soccer, football and basketball games. He was so proud of the accomplishments they have made over the years. When they weren’t racing or at ballgames you could find Jeff spending time in the shop, grilling, or at a Nashville Predators game with family and friends along with working hard at Bath Fitters.Jeff was introduced to the world of Drag Racing from the early age of 8, when longtime family friend Jason Dickens would take him to the track. Along with his dad, Jeff continued a family tradition of weekends spent at the track and rebuilding cars. Some of his favorite racetracks were Music City and Beechbend Raceway and his favorite cars were 1982 Malibu wagon and Vega wagon. Many of the memories the family shared was of a very kind man that loved his family and friends.Jeff is survived by his sons, Taylor Pofahl and Caleb Pofahl; parents, Dale and Judy Pofahl and brother, Brian Pofahl.A Life Celebration will be held on Monday, February 21st at 2pm with Brother Morris Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Michael Richter, Jason Dickens, Todd Phillips, Jimmy Anderson, Kory Anderson, Austin Boone, Erik Henderson, and Blayne Henderson serving as pallbearers and Nick Rives, Sam Anderson Dylan Richter and Michala Richter serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation with the family will held on Sunday, February 20th from 5-8pm then again on Monday from 12pm until to time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral tributes can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Marie Thomas age 97 of Springfield passed away on February 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.Mrs. Dorothy was born on November 13, 1924 in Springfield, TN and married her best friend on January 21, 1939, Mr. Raymond Dudley Thomas. She adored her husband Dudley and they were a testimony to a Christ-centered marriage where Christ being in first-place in the home, then your spouse, then children, following by all others.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Dorothy loved sharing time with her family and friends and was known to be a very fun loving and spunky lady. She loved cooking for her family at every opportunity and made the most amazing feast for special holiday's. Her grandchildren have found memories of visiting Granny and her making them “a pound of bacon and a gallon of sweet tea” at a moment's notice.Mrs. Dorothy loved gardening, especially creating a multitude of flower gardens each year up. She was a very precise and detail-oriented seamstress and loved sewing clothing for her daughters and herself. She loved to make quilts and was a masterful home-maker and home decorator. She took great pride in keeping a sparkling clean and well-organized home stocked with canned foods. She was tireless and a hard-worker. Mrs. Dorothy was a wealth of knowledge to her family and friends and they loved to hear all of her amazing stories from days gone by.She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith with a firm faith and adoration for her savior, Christ Jesus. Her personal bible alone is a testimony of her faith and prayers from over the years. She deeply trusted and relied on Jesus for all of her strength, care and needs and that as well of her family and friends whom she prayed for each day.Mrs Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Dudley Thomas, her son Jimmy Thomas, and daughter Peggie Thomas Huddleston. She is survived by her daughter Gail Thomas (formerly Bolton) of Greenbrier, her sons Terry (Judye) Thomas of Ridgetop, and Ricky Thomas of Nashville; her son-in-law Tommy Huddleston of Gallatin, and daughter-in-law Diane Taylor Thomas of Greenbrier. Grandchildren Matthew (Brittney) Bolton, Andrew (Jenni) Bolton, Michael (Dana) Bolton, Dustin Thomas, Nikki (Dane) Little, Tammy (Buzz) Graves, Karen (Ben) Huddleston Phillips, Bo (Tammy) Huddleston, Joshua Thomas, Lindsay Thomas, Chris (Kimberly) Thomas, Laura (Joshua) Kelly, and a host of great and great-great grandchildren, as well as her special and devoted friend Carole Buck whohelped to take such good care of her over the years to help her be able to continue to live in her own home and honorary grandsons, Brian Graves and Stephen Hudak.A Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1pm with Pastor Andrew Bolton officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11am until the time of service. Mrs. Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Oakland Cemetery with Matthew Bolton, Andrew Bolton, Michael Bolton, Dustin Thomas, Brian Graves and Stephen Hudak serving as pallbearers.

Obituary Preview: Miles Smith age 32 of Cedar Hill, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.Miles was born on May 28, 1989, in Madison Tennessee and he was a 2007 graduate of Jo Bryns High School.He loved listening to music and playing the guitar, skateboarding at the park, and spending time at the beach with his family. Miles loved his children, family, and friends.Miles is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cheryl Moses, George Birchett and Joe Roberts and his aunt, Anne Beaird.He is survived by his two children, Cameron Smith and Ava Smith; parents, Kim & Todd Smith; uncle, Doug (Kristal) Birchett and aunt, Meghan Meadors; grandmother, Mary Jane Roberts and a host of cousins.A Life Celebration will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 2pm in the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral tributes can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 3712: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Geraldean R. Freeman age 76 of Ridgetop passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born Geraldean Reinschmiedt in Clinton, Oklahoma on April 29, 1945 to the late Claude and Dora Mae Reinschmiedt.Mrs. Geraldean met the love of her life in the summer of 1962. Mr. Willie came into her grandfather's rooming house in Clinton, OK while stationed at Clinton-Sherman Airforce base and saw Geraldean for the first time. It wasn’t long before they ran into each other at the local picture show and their life together began. Willie and Geraldean were married in December of 1962 and she moved to Natchez, Mississippi to support her husband. They were blessed a few years later with their daughter, Cynthia, and three boys to follow, Stephen, Douglas and Kenneth. Geraldean supported every aspect of her husband and together they were founding members of Parkview Church of God and McNeely Road Church of God in Natchez and raised their family with the foundation of living a Christian life with family as your support.With family being a cornerstone in their life, Geraldean never forgot where she came from; two weeks in the Summer and at Christmas time every year they would pack up and head back to Clinton, OK to see her family. She and Willie made a new home in 1987 here in Ridgetop at Ridgetop First Baptist Church. Her love for children had her offering to babysit her grand and great grandchildren whenever someone needed her. She had a giving heart and loved to help and care for those around her.  Mrs. Geraldean was described as a loving wife, mother, Nanny, sister and friend and will be missed by all that knew her.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Freeman is preceded in death by her older sister, Mary Barron.She is survived by her husband of 59 years Willie Freeman; children, Cynthia Hinson, Stephen Freeman, Douglas (Buffy) Freeman and Kenneth Freeman; sister, Claudia Bennett; grandchildren, Brandon (Nicole) Hinson, Rebecca Lam, Margaret (Joseph) Gingerich, Dewight (Paige) Thaxton, Tiffany (Josh) Garrett and Stacey Freeman and great-grandchildren, Emliee Hinson, Jayse Lam, Ally Hinson, Austin Hinson, LeAnn Gingerich, Emmalyn Thaxton, Zayden Thaxton, Haley Freeman, Grayson Garrett, Waylon Garrett, Aubree Freeman and Denver Thaxton.

Obituary Preview: John Clinton Gibler age 71 of Springfield and formally of Los Angeles, California passed away on February 5, 2022 at NorthCrest Medical Center.He was born in Los Angeles to the late John and Patzy Gibler on May 14, 1950. John had a love for cars so he started his own German Motors Mechanic Shop where he was the Owner/Operator for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter so he decided it was time for him to retire and move from the West Coast to Springfield. Like any proud father, his time was now spent with his daughter and her animals.In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gibler.He is survived by his beloved daughter Sabrina (Gailon, III) Hodges and his sister, Ann Gibler.A Life Celebration will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com. These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield TN 37172: 615-384-5437

Obituary Preview: Savanna Brooke Puckett, age 22 of Springfield, passed away at her home on January 23, 2022. She was born on March 10, 1999 to Thomas Puckett, Jr. and Kimberly Dodson in Gallatin, TN. Savanna was a graduate of Springfield High School and Walter State Law Enforcement Academy.Savanna started her career at the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer in December 2017. Within the year, she was promoted to a Booking Officer in the Detention Facility. Savanna’s aspirations were to advance her career and become a Patrol Division Officer. She made that dream a reality when she was promoted to Patrol Deputy in May 2020.At the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, she touched the lives of everyone. She always showed up early to her shift with a smile on her face. Savanna was hardworking and cared deeply for others. She was a “mother hen” to the Sherrif’s Office, often cooking meals and baking goodies. Savanna was tough, courageous, kind, compassionate, and had an infectious personality that will always be remembered.Savanna’s world revolved around her nephews as they meant more to her than words can describe. She loved spending time with the boys and being their aunt. Savanna was a loving sister to her siblings and was always a source of positivity. Savanna had a spunky, vibrant personality that was paired with a servant’s heart. She also really enjoyed going out to eat and cuddling with her loyal dog Chloe.Savanna is preceded in death by her sister, Courtney Puckett; grandparents, Patrick Olds, Rex Collins, Alice Jaggers and Thomas R. Puckett; and great-grandfather, Kenneth Mattox.She is survived by her parents, Thomas Robert Puckett, Jr., and Kim (Jason) Dodson; siblings, Kristopher Olds, Autumn (Brian) Potter, Kaden Anderson, Caleb Thomas Puckett, and Samantha Lynn Puckett; nephews, Erik and Cash Potter; grandmother, Pam Collins and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins that will miss her dearly.A Life Celebration will be held at 2pm Saturday, January 29, 2022, at South Haven Baptist Church 116 Academy Drive Springfield, TN 37172. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Robertson County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 28th from 4:00 - 8:00pm at South Haven Baptist Church then again on Saturday from 11am until the time of service at 2pm. Online condolences can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437.

Obituary Preview: Annette Cantrell Harris, age 80, of Ridgetop, Tennessee, passed away on January 17, 2022 at NorthCrest Medical Center, after a battle with pneumonia.She was born on March 6, 1941, in Nashville to the late Leo Alexander and Willie Ina Cantrell. Annette graduated from Goodlettsville High School. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for various companies until retiring from Terminix. Annette married the love of her life on September 20, 1963 and they were blessed with two children. She was an active member of Ridgetop First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and enjoyed helping others. It brought her great joy when she did things for others, especially when she cooked for her family and gave gifts during Christmas.Annette loved Jesus, and could often be heard saying, “Father, you know all about me!” She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and going to play bingo. She and her husband loved spending time with friends also, fishing at Big Sandy, PJ’s Resort and KY Lake. Summers were spent at the ballfield where Annette was the official bookkeeper for the Dixie Youth while her husband Wayne would umpire. She was active in the PTO and Girl Scouts, at times substitute teaching when she was able to do so.In addition to her parents, Annette is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Wayne M. Harris; brothers, Tom Cantrell and Kenneth Cantrell; sisters, Elaine Cantrell and Virginia Roland and treasured friend, Cindy Crawford.She is survived by her children, Marna Wanette Pennington and Bradley Thomas (Megan) Harris; grandchildren, Angelina (Bacilio) Domingo, Haylee Harris, Shelby Harris, Kiya Harris, Braelyn Harris, Jaxson Harris and Gunnar Harris; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Elliott; siblings, Cleo (Larry) Wayman and Anthony “Tony” (Lynn) Cantrell and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Obituary Preview: Wayne Miller Harris, age 84, of Ridgetop, Tennessee passed away on January 13, 2022 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, after a battle with pneumonia.He was born on December 23, 1937 to the late Raymond Carney and Roberta Mary Harris. Wayne was a graduate of Greenbrier High School and worked for many years at Oscar Mayer as a Maintenance Technician and later for himself in construction and as a handyman. He married the love of his life, Annette Cantrell, on September 20, 1963, and they were blessed with two children.Wayne loved his family and his Lord. He was an active member of Ridgetop First Baptist Church where he served as deacon and also Worship Leader for a few years. Wayne loved to sing in the choir but some of Marna’s and Brad’s fondest memories were when their parents sang special music at church, particularly “The Lighthouse” (by The Hinson Family). Family and friends time was spent fishing at PJ’s, Big Sandy or Kentucky Lake but sometimes just sitting at home playing cards made for the greatest memories.He loved his community and volunteered for many years as a firefighter for Ridgetop Fire Department and helped build the old fire hall on Highland Ave. He was an Alderman for Ridgetop for many years and Commissioner for Dixie Youth Baseball. Wayne enjoyed calling games for Dixie Youth while his wife Annette was the official score keeper. One of his proudest moments was calling the games in the Dixie Youth World Series tournaments when they were held at Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville.In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his sister, SuAnne Bottoms and Judy Kirby; brother, Raymond Harris, Jr.Wayne preceded his lovely wife into Heaven just four days before her passing.He is survived by her children, Marna Wanette Pennington and Bradley Thomas (Megan) Harris; grandchildren, Angelina (Bacilio) Domingo, Haylee Harris, Shelby Harris, Kiya Harris, Braelyn Harris, Jaxson Harris and Gunnar Harris; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Elliott; brothers-in-law Billy Bottoms and Ed Kirby, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.