Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Robert James Loar
Jul 3, 2026
Robert James "Bob" Loar, affectionately known to his family as “Bobby” and to many as "Cowboy Bob," peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior after a short courageous battle with Stage IV colorectal cancer. He was born on June 20, 1952, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Bernard Lindburgh Loar and Lora May (Sturtz) Loar.
Bob was raised in Allegany County,...
David Trout
Jul 7, 2026
Mr. David Trout, age 93, of the Holt’s Corner Community in Marshall County, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at NHC Cool Springs Place in Franklin, TN. He was born in Marshall County, TN and was a son of the late Jasper Herman Trout and Elizabeth Adelle Barnes Trout. Mr. Trout was retired from the United States Postal...
Mary Emma Coble Scott
Jun 21, 2026
Mrs. Mary Emma Coble Scott, age 87, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday evening, June 21, 2026 in Knoxville, TN. Mary Emma was born in Marshall County, TN to the late Riley Cecil Harrison, Sr. and Bertie Louise Blalock Harrison Luppens. She was retired from the State of Tennessee as a public health nurse and a member of Fountain...
Mark Alan Armistead
Jul 4, 2026
Mark Alan Armistead, age 57, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Shelbyville, TN. Born on August 23, 1968, in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Larry Wayne Armistead and Paula Evon Legg Armistead Watkins. Mark is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Paul Armistead.
Mark was an avid Alabama Football fan. You could...
Jerry Dale Manley
Jul 7, 2026
Jerry Dale Manley, age 74, of Lewisburg, TN passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at NHC Lewisburg.
A 1969 graduate of Petersburg High School “Prof” (as he was known to his friends) continued his education at Motlow College and Middle TN State University, receiving a Bachelors degree in Journalism. After graduation, Jerry Dale worked for The Gallatin News Examiner for a...
Rory Allen Griffy
Jul 2, 2026
Mr. Rory Allen Griffy, age 71, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence in Chapel Hill, TN. He was a native of Muncie, IN but grew up in Wartrace, TN and was a son of the late John Ellis Griffy, Sr. and Frances Inez (Keele) Griffy. Rory was retired from Bedford County Government...
Marsha Faye Thayer
Jun 29, 2026
Marsha Faye Thayer, age 58, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Born on January 9, 1968, in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Harlis Eugene Garrett and Beulah Ailene Bohannon Garrett. Marsha is preceded in death by her sister, Janice Laney, and her brother, James Garrett.
Marsha enjoyed being around her...
Harold Dean Ghee
Jun 28, 2026
Harold Dean Ghee, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on June 28, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1938, in Eagleville, TN to the late Jim Ed Ghee and Nannie Mai Hargrove Ghee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Marie and brother-in-law Jr. Underwood,...
Susan Haynes
Jun 20, 2026
Susan Haynes age 74, of the Halls Mill Community of Bedford County, TN passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. Susan was born July 2, 1951 to Harold Craddock Coop and Lois Mariamm Loken Coop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Travis Haynes, a granddaughter Karah Osborne, and brothers Roger...
Alice Murray Freeman
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Alice Murray Freeman, age 86, of Rockvale, TN passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Alice was born November 5, 1939 to William Murray and Mary Ophelia Petty Roll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Freeman, and a son, Eddie Freeman, a daughter in law, Debbie Freeman, and...
Gary Lee Adcock
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. Gary Lee Adcock, age 70, of Unionville, TN passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Born in Bedford Co. TN, Gary was a son of the late Webster Lee Adcock and Charles Elizabeth Gassaway Adcock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Collier Adcock.
Gary was a farmer and the owner and operator...
Marvin Doyle Reynolds
Jun 18, 2026
Marvin Doyle Reynolds, age 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away at his home, Thursday June 18, 2026. Doyle was born December 28, 1944 to Edward Reynolds and Thelma Lucille Stacey Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Reynolds who passed in 2013, his brothers Elwood Jr, Bobby and Gary Reynolds and Dennis...
Bell Marie Cook
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Bell “Marie” Cook, age 83, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Rutherford Co., Marie was a daughter of the late Willie Ray Bowman and Daisy Ruth Bowman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John R. Cook who passed away March 22, 2026.
Marie worked...
Wayne Arrington
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Wayne Arrington, age 79, of Chapel Hill, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Ernest Kenneth Arrington and Mildred Smith Arrington. Mr. Wayne was retired from Franklin Fire Department with over 30 years of service and retired as an Assistant Chief. He...
Judith "Judy" Lorraine Goodhue
Jun 14, 2026
Judith “Judy” Lorraine Wilcox Goodhue, age 74, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on October 20, 1951, in Worchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late William Alvah Wilcox and Phyllis Haywood Cook Wilcox. Judy is preceded in death by her siblings Carol Cormier and Phillip Wilcox.
Judy devoted her life to helping others by...
Dot Griffy
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” H. Griffy, age 83, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away June 11, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Dot was born April 7, 1943, to the late John Henry Bolden and Mattie Eliza Sanders Bolden. Mrs. Dot was a member of Holts Corner Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 10 siblings.
Dot...
James Emory "Souse" Poteete, Sr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. James Emory “Souse” Poteete, Sr., age 77, of the Bethesda Community in Williamson County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Willie Thomas Poteete and Ruth Elizabeth Bennett Poteete. Emory retired as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist...
Terry Lee Johnson
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Terry Lee Johnson, age 69, of the Arno Community of Williamson County, TN. died Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN to the late James “Johnny” and Katie Mae Johnson. Terry enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and never missed an opportunity to play the lottery or try his luck at bingo. He loved spending time outdoors, whether...
Georgann L. Wilson
Jun 5, 2026
Mrs. Georgann L. Wilson, age 71, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2026 at her residence. Georgann was born in Medford, OR to the late George Wenzel and Ethel Lucille Massey Wenzel. She was a clerk at Henry Horton State Park.
Georgann loved traveling around the world to see awesome places. She was a superb cross...
Luke Alan Ballard
Jun 2, 2026
Luke Alan Ballard was born April 22, 2026 and departed this life on June 2, 2026 at one month and eleven days. He was a precious baby boy, with the cutest dimples, that brought immeasurable love and joy to his family. He was a gift from God and his family will be eternally grateful for every day they had with...
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