Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Billie Jane Whitehurst
Aug 29, 2026
Mrs. Billie Jane Campbell Whitehurst, age 81, of Eagleville, TN passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026. Born in Williamson Co., Mrs. Whitehurst was a daughter of the late Hassel Campbell and Viola Lurene Harper Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Melody Thomas.
Billie Jane lived a rich and full life. She would say...
Robert "Bob" Van Cleave Kerr
Aug 29, 2026
Robert "Bob" Van Cleave Kerr, 85, of Lewisburg, TN, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. Bob was born on April 1, 1941 (4-1-41), to Charles Fletcher Kerr and Jane Van Cleave Kerr in Chapel Hill, TN.
Bob held many titles throughout his life; Dad, Coach, Gramps, Brother and Friend, to name a few. He...
Leatha Jean Stewart
Aug 30, 2026
Leatha Jean Stewart, age 69, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away peacefully on August30, 2026.
Born on Feb.9, 1957, Leigh was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and a beloved member of her family. She lived a life marked by quiet faith, gentle kindness and deep affection for those closest to her.
Leigh found joy in the simple meaningful things ; the company...
JC Chumbley
Aug 28, 2026
Mr. JC Chumbley, Jr., age 75, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at his residence. JC was born in Marshall County, TN to the late JC Chumbley, Sr. and Alta Emma Laura Newcomb Chumbley. He worked in steel fabrication at Talos Corporation and served our country in the United States Army. JC was of the...
Wilma Katherine Hill Haines
Aug 26, 2026
Wilma Katherine Hill Haines, age 79, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away August 26, 2026. Katherine was born December 5, 1946 to the late William Horace Hill Sr. and Ruby Katherine Mealer Hill. Katherine was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings James Wallace Hill and Horace Hill...
Sue W. Edmonson McPherson
Aug 25, 2026
Mrs. Sue W. Edmonson McPherson, age 89, of Lewisburg, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2026 in Columbia, TN. She was born in Williamson County, TN and was a daughter of the late John Otis Edmonson and Cleadie Connell Graham Edmonson. Mrs. Sue was retired as an IBM operator for Commerce Union Bank with 46 years of service. She...
Virginia Sue Harwell
Aug 23, 2026
Virgina Sue Harwell, age 85, of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Lewisburg, TN passed away August 23, 2026. Sue was born February 23, 1941 to the late Edmond Rice Phifer and Mildred Cathy Davis Phifer in Farmington, TN. Sue was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...
Michael Andrew Jarrell
Aug 22, 2026
Mr. Michael Andrew Jarrell, age 56, of the Rover Community in Bedford County, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late Enoch Ensley Jarrell, Sr. and Nancy Ann Sanders Jarrell, who survives. Michael worked as a manager for Ingram Book Store until his retirement to become a family caregiver. He was...
Frances Collins Hunter
Aug 19, 2026
Frances Collins Hunter, age 91, passed away peacefully in Cookeville, TN, on August 19, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born September 14, 1934, in Marshall County, TN, Frances was a 1952 graduate of Goodlettsville High School, serving as senior class secretary. From 1962 to 1999, Frances worked for Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority, retiring as Director of Maintenance and Service Parts. She returned...
Joe Max Cook
Aug 19, 2026
Joe Max Cook age 76, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Max was born January 20, 1950 to John William “JW” Cook and Henrietta Gipson Cook. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Cook.
Max was a caring individual. He was always calling and checking...
Monica Renee Cushion
Aug 18, 2026
Monica Renee Cushion, age 46, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Born in Pontiac, MI, Monica was the daughter of Richard Dean Cushion and Laura Bernice Miracle Cushion.
Monica’s family will remember her as a Mother, Daughter and Friend. She will be sorely missed by those who knew her.
Survived by her parents, Rick and Laura Cushion of...
Donald Richard "Donnie" Tune
Aug 16, 2026
Donald Richard Tune age 73, of Unionville, Tennessee passed away on August 16, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. Donnie was born on December 28, 1952, in Eagleville, TN to the late Harold and Ruby Tune. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Tune Land.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sara...
S. Gene Morton
Aug 13, 2026
S. Gene Morton entered his heavenly home on August 13, 2026 at the age of 96 years. His wife Ruth was by his side in their home in Murfreesboro TN, having moved there after 61 years in Beattyville, KY. Gene was born on September 2, 1929 in Ireland, Indiana to Donald Titus Morton and Minnie Ellen Wineinger Morton.
Gene loved our...
Noreen Koski
Aug 13, 2026
Mrs. Noreen Koski, age 70, of Guntersville, AL passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Marquette, MI and was a daughter of the late Delmar Duane Smith and Flora Clara Reimer Smith. Mrs. Noreen was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Herbert Bovard Crick
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Herbert Bovard Crick, age 97, of Eagleville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Bedford County, TN to the late Horace Maynard Crick and Lillie Frances Davis Crick. Mr. Herbert was retired from the Postal Service with 33 ½ years of service. He was a member of the United Methodist Church...
Eva Burdette Ortiz
Aug 11, 2026
Mrs. Eva Burdette Ortiz, age 79, of Spring Hill, TN died Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Born in Franklin, TN, Mrs. Ortiz was a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Burdette and Emma Lee Furlough Burdette.
Eva was a long-time caregiver and homemaker. She loved cooking and gardening as well as caring for her children. Eva loved Sunflowers and jewelry. All of...
Rita Faye Smithson Hobby
Aug 2, 2026
Mrs. Rita Faye Smithson Hobby, age 60, of the Wheel Community of Bedford County, TN passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at her residence. Born in Bedford County, TN, Rita was a daughter of the late Bennie Franklin Smithson and Juanita Yell Smithson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Smithson Freeman and...
Kenneth "Kent" Warren Morgan
Aug 1, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Kent” Warren Morgan, age 65, of College Grove, TN passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Franklin, TN. Kent was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Kenneth Franklin Morgan and Frances Ann Graham Morgan. He was an inventory manager for Industrial Rubber & Gasket Company. Kent was a member of College Grove Methodist Church and a...
Maria ReRe Harris
Jul 30, 2026
Maria “ReRe” Harris, age 45, of Columbia, TN passed away July 30, 2026, in Columbia, TN. Maria was born May 13, 1981, to the late Charles Raymond Ozment Jr and Lisa Darlene Lovell Chapman who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her 2 grandmothers, Sarah Lovell Ray and Dorothy Ann McCormack. She was a...
Charles Allen Warren
Jul 30, 2026
Charles Allen Warren, who was known for his kindness, quiet nature, and deep compassion, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at the age of 92. Born on February 17, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee, Charles’s life was marked by a strong work ethic, devotion to family, and dedicated service to his community and country.
Charles completed his high school...
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