Mrs. Linda Faye Simpson, age 72, of Eagleville, Tennessee, died Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Simpson was born in Drummonds, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Hubert Edward and Lorena Mae Meharry Millican. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Millican and James Richard Millican. Mrs. Simpson was a retired florist for Krogers, having worked for 20 years in Franklin, TN and 10 years at Krogers in Nolensville, TN....

Mrs. Sara Lena Thomas Davenport, age 83, of Lewisburg, TN, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. Born in Williamson County, TN, Sara was a daughter of the late James Fletcher and Fanny Cole Harper Thomas. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davenport is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clark Davenport, who passed in 1994, a son, Lawrence Edward Davenport, a brother, Dan German Thomas, and best friend, William Messick. Sara was a homemaker whose life’s work was taking...

Mrs. Barbara J. Warren, age 76, of Shelbyville, TN, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Shelbyville, TN. Born in Kokomo, IN, Barbara was a daughter of the late George and Zethel McClain Beaver. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Warren is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Richard “Fireball” Warren, and a brother, George “Sonny” Beaver, Jr.   Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shelbyville and was a homemaker. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Mr. Jimmie H. Hickman, age 85, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Chapel Hill, TN, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Franklin, TN.  He was born in Bedford County, TN and was a son of the late Jimmie D. and Edna Mae Jones Hickman.  Jimmie was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  He was a graduate of Forrest High School Class of 1954.  Jimmie was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons Hiram Lodge#7 in Franklin, TN, a Shriner with the Al Menah Temple, and a...

Mr. John Edward Mays, age 91, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Lewisburg, TN. John was born in Davidson County, TN and was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Maxine Mays, who passed in 2017.   The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home.    

Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Beech III, age 74, of Navare, Florida, formerly of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Florida. Mr. Beech was born in Marshall County and was a son of the late Nancy Jernigan Mathis and John Thomas Beech, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Oakley Beech. Tommy was a graduate of Forrest High School Class of 1965, a member of the Chapel Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a...

Mrs. Frances Haynes, age 90, of Eagleville, TN, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home. Born in Marshall County, TN, Frances was a daughter of the late Ernest Rice and Susie Wortham Hill. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Haynes is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William Houston Haynes, Sr., who passed in 2017, and a brother, Ernest Wortham Hill.   Mrs. Haynes was a member of the College Grove Church of Christ and was a homemaker. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed...

Mr. Charles “Charlie” E. Hagood, age 82, of Unionville, TN, died Friday, October 1, 2021 in Shelbyville, TN. Born in Giles County, TN, Charlie was a son of the late William Thomas and Prudy Etha Randolph Hagood. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hagood is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Martha Jo Hagood, who passed in 2011, and his sisters, Frances Canady and Martha Jane Thompson.   Charlie was a member of World Outreach Church and owned his own HVAC business. Mr....

  Mrs. Evie Pearl Leathers Bryant, age 94, of the Longview Community of Bedford Co., died Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Rutherford Co., Mrs. Bryant was a daughter of the late Willie Newton Leathers and Anner Dyer Leathers. She was a homemaker and attended the New Zion Church of Christ. Mrs. Bryant enjoyed attending the DAV meetings and visiting at the Chapel Hill Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Duke” Bryant. Also preceding her in...

Mrs. Grace Moore, age 91, of Lewisburg, TN, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home. Born in Lewisburg, TN, Grace was daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Hardison Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Ennis Collins, second husband of 35 years, Luther Moore, who passed in 2005, and a daughter, Pat Morgan.   Mrs. Grace was a member of Old Lasea Church of Christ and retired from Genesco with over 22 years of service. In her spare...