Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Charma "Frannie" Woosley
Jul 30, 2026
Mrs. Charma “Frannie” Woosley, age 83, of Columbia, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Pottsville, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Murrey Earl Holton and Lillie Sue Blalock Holton. Charma was a member of Old Lasea Church of Christ and retired as an administrative assistant. She had been a Girl Scout...
Cheryl Booth Barrett
Jul 28, 2026
Cheryl Booth Barrett age 69, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Georgia. Cheryl was born March 31, 1957 to William Oval Booth and Lois Dean Carman Booth. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Glendal Booth, and sister Betty Jean Booth Merritt. She was a member of the Baptist Faith.
Cheryl...
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...
Johnie Addison Moore
Jul 29, 2026
Mr. Johnie Addison Moore, age 93, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Born in Williamson Co. TN, Johnie was a son of the late Robert Lee Moore and Melinda Bourbon Gordon Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Jackson Moore and a brother, Robert Lee Moore, Jr.
He...
Charles "Charlie" Plunkett
Jul 25, 2026
Mr. Charles “Charlie” Plunkett, age 68, of Nunnelly, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Lloyd Allen Plunkett and Zora Grey Poteete Plunkett. Charlie was a stone mason in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist faith. Charlie participated in the Job Core Program where he...
Wade Hargrove
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Wade Hargrove, age 50, of Unionville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late Larry Thomas Hargrove, Sr. and Joan Elizabeth Leverette Hargrove, who survives. Wade worked as an automotive mechanic and was handyman. He was of the Christian faith and a graduate of Community High School Class of 1994...
Joe Winfred Boyce
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Joe Winfred Boyce, age 82, of the Wheel Community in Bedford Co. passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Born in Bedford Co. Mr. Boyce was a son of the late James Forrest Boyce and Mary Aline Crowell Boyce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, M.A. Evans and 3 brothers, James Edward Boyce,...
Charlie Whitehurst
Jul 17, 2026
Mr. Charlie Whitehurst, age 75, of Arrington, TN, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at his residence. He was a native of Franklin, TN and was a son of the late Dan German Whitehurst and Flora Odell Burdette Whitehurst. Charlie was retired from the Franklin Fire Department with 30 years of service where he retired as a Lieutenant. He...
William Jackson Hale
Jul 14, 2026
William Jackson "Jack" Hale, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, in Hermitage, Tennessee, at the age of 80. Born on May 4, 1946, in Childress, Texas, Jack’s long and meaningful life was marked by steadfast dedication to his family and a deep commitment to those he loved.
Jack was the devoted husband of...
James Paul Giles Jr
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. James Paul Giles, Jr age 76, of College Grove, TN passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. Born in Bedford Co., Mr. Giles was the son of the late James Paul Giles, Sr and Dovie Neil Hartley Giles.
Mr. Giles’s occupation was as an automobile mechanic. He truly loved “turning wrenchs” as well as owning and building antique cars. He was...
Thomas F. Lynch
Jul 10, 2026
Thomas F. Lynch, age 82, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. Born on January 29, 1944, in Bedford County, TN, he was the son of the late Francis Armethia Lynch Newsom and his step father William F. Newsom. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Underwood Lynch, a son and daughter in...
James "Jimmy" Alexander Collins, Jr
Jul 8, 2026
Mr. James Alexander Collins Jr, (Jimmy) age 83, formerly of Chapel Hill, TN died July 8, 2026. Born in Lewisburg, TN, Jimmy was the son of the late James Alexander Collins Sr and Frances Alberta Harris Collins. In addition to is parents he was preceded in death by his son-in- law, Gregory Bill Crabtree and a brother-in-law, Charles Doris Hill.
Jimmy...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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