Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Patricia Ann Higgs Garvin
Mar 1, 2026
Patricia Ann Higgs Garvin, age 79, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on March 1, 2026, in Franklin, TN. Born on March 2, 1946, in Marshall County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin Higgs and Christine Word Higgs. Patricia is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Higgs.
Patricia enjoyed being outdoors and...
Virginia Margaret Joyce
Feb 28, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Margaret Joyce, age 89, of Chapel Hill, TN died Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Joyce was a daughter of the late Malcolm Palmer and Genevieve Brown Palmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Anderson Joyce in 2009; 3 sisters, Joyce Hamlin, Gail White and Donna Blakley;...
Ronna Edwards Baird
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Ronna Edwards Baird, age 75, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Ronald Lloyd Edwards and Charlotte Mary Zimmerman Edwards. Ronna was retired from American Airlines as a flight attendant with over 36 years of service. She was a member of Chapel Hill...
Tim Silva
Feb 26, 2026
Tim Silva, age 56, of Lewisburg, TN passed away February 26, 2026. Tim was born January 6, 1970 to the late Lita Faye Silva.
Tim loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching football and cheering on his favorite team, the Buffalo Bills. When not watching football, he could be found outdoors enjoying nature and taking in the scenery. Tim enjoyed shooting...
Mark Taylor
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Mark Taylor, age 66, of Chapel Hill, TN died Sunday, February 22, 2026. Mark was born in East St. Louis, IL and was a son of the late Donald Taylor and Sheila Pflanz Taylor.
Mark was an executive in the television and digital marketing industries for over 30 years. As a teenager, he became an Illinois State Golf Champion and...
Doris Barding Moore
Feb 22, 2026
Doris Barding Moore passed away peacefully at her home on February 22, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1944 in Morristown, TN to Etsel and Willie Mae Barding.
After graduating from Morristown High School in 1962, she attended Nashville Business College where she played basketball from 1962 – 1965. Beside of her Hall of Fame Teammates, Doris won three National...
Terry Wayne Cunningham
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Terry Wayne Cunningham age 75, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on February 22, 2026 in Shelbyville, TN. Born on September 11, 1950, in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Edward Thurman Cunningham and Sarah Elizabeth King Cunningham. Terry is preceded in death by his siblings, Eddie Cunningham, Ronnie Cunningham, Kenny Cunningham, and Tony Cunningham. He...
Tony White
Feb 20, 2026
Anthony E. White better known as Tony was a man of deep faith and love for the Lord, his family, and his community. He passed peacefully on February 20, 2026, at 8:36am. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Diane White, his daughter Jennifer Miller and his son-in-law Andy Miller, his sister Faye Eudailey, sister-in-law Carol Marable,...
Harold Allen Lamb
Feb 19, 2026
The family of Harold Allen Lamb Sr. is deeply saddened to announce his passing the morning of February, 19th 2026. Born on July 13, 1948 in Bedford County, Harold lived a full and remarkable life. He touched the hearts of everyone he met while trucking around the united states, coon hunting, and chewing the fat with the good ol’ boys...
Nora Faith Haley
Feb 17, 2026
Nora Faith Haley was born into the arms of Jesus at 23 weeks on February 17, 2026.
She is survived by her parents, Isaac and Abby Haley, and her big sister, McClaine Haley. She is also survived by her grandparents, Russell and Jeannie Creech, and Bruce and Ann Haley; her uncles and aunts, Colton and Bailey Primm, and Lytton and Madison Haley; as well as her great-grandparents, great-uncles...
Fagan Raymond
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. Fagan Raymond, age 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, died Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home in Murfreesboro. He was born in Giles County, Tennessee and was a son of the late Jesse Guy and Clemmie Rozelle Lucurs Liles. In addition to his parents, Fagan was also preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Raymond...
Timmy Woodall
Feb 15, 2026
Mr. Timmy Woodall, age 62, of Unionville, TN, died Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born in Bedford County, he was a son of the late Howard Mancel Woodall and Susan Adell Stem Woodall. In addition to his parents, Timmy was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Woodall.
Timmy was a Mill Worker for a time at Radiation Products in Chapel Hill,...
Betty Helen Tomason Logue
Feb 13, 2026
Betty Helen Tomason Logue, age 80, of Spring Hill, TN passed away February 13, 2026. Helen was born October 24, 1945 to the late Louie Tomason and Addie Mae Crutcher Hatcher. She was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Dorris Logue and her stepfather Andrew (Sugar) Hatcher.
Helen was a loving...
Steve Leverette
Feb 13, 2026
Mr. Steve Leverette age 70, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Chapel Hill, TN. Born on September 20, 1955, in Bedford County, TN, he was the son of the late John Lee Leverette and Geneva Wright Leverette. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Steve was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up...
Helen Calhoun
Feb 12, 2026
Mrs. Helen Calhoun, age 79, of Unionville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence. She was a native of Scott County, VA and was a daughter of the late Dale Berry and Gladys Adams Berry. Mrs. Helen was a homemaker.
Mrs. Helen loved her Chevy Camaro, a classic car. She was a generous person and truly enjoyed...
Melvin Alexandra Ezell
Feb 10, 2026
Mr. Melvin Alexandra Ezell, age 90, passed away on February 10, 2026 at his home in Lewisburg, TN surrounded by loved ones. Melvin was born on August 18, 1935 to George William Ezell and Rose Adell Wright Ezell. Melvin retired from the United Methodist Publishing House in 1993 after 37 years of service.
He was an avid collector of antique glass...
Billy E. Morris, Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Mr. Billy Edward Morris, Sr., age 77, passed away on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, dedication, and deep love for his family.
Born on April 13, 1948, in Eagleville, TN Billy lived a life marked by hard work, service, and determination. A former professional wrestler, who loved to entertain people all over the Southeast in the late...
Bobby Joe Rutledge
Feb 10, 2026
Bobby Joe Rutledge, Sr., age 82, of Milton, Tennessee, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bobby was a proud United States Army veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a hardworking man who spent much of his life as a mechanic, working in auto and body repair,...
Margaret Lucille Patterson Carlton
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Lucille Patterson Carlton, age 79, of Unionville, TN, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, Mrs. Carlton was a daughter of the late Hollis Patterson and Margaret Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Richard Carlton, and brothers, Ray and Randell Pastterson. She worked for many years as production employee for Paramount Packing....
Gaynell S. Loar
Feb 9, 2026
Gaynell Soto Loar, age 86, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, passed away on February 9, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Gaynell was born on August 17, 1939, in Tampa, Florida, to Felix & Dolly Lee Soto, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Ybor City, Florida, where she worked in the Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Factory, developing a...
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