Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas

Betty Ann Waters Crafton

Betty Ann Waters Crafton

Sep 20, 2026

Mrs. Betty Ann Waters Crafton, age 91, of Eagleville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born in College Grove, TN to the late Lenzie Waters and Ella Lurene Underwood Waters. Mrs. Betty was a homemaker after retiring as a supervisor in 1990 from National Life & Accident Company with 37 years of service. She was a...

Margaret Smotherman

Margaret Smotherman

Sep 19, 2026

Ms. Margaret Elizabeth Smotherman, age 78, of Eagleville, TN passed away Saturday September 19, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Margaret was born December 30, 1947 to William Bryan (Jack) Smotherman and Mai Katherine Neal Smotherman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Meredith Smotherman Cunningham. She was a member of Eagleville Baptist Church.

Margaret grew up...

Donald Lee Boyce

Donald Lee Boyce

Sep 15, 2026

Donald Lee Boyce, age 77 of Unionville, TN passed away September 15, 2026 in Unionville, TN. Donald was born January 29, 1949 in Bedford County, TN to the late John Marvin Boyce and Evelyn Grace Rusher Boyce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Earl Boyce.

Donald was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He...

Sara Anderson Yarbrough

Sara Anderson Yarbrough

Sep 15, 2026

Mrs. Sara Anderson Yarbrough, age 79, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on September 15, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Luther Thomas and Sally Esther Anderson. Sarah was preceded in death by a husband, Paul Yarbrough; brothers, Wesley and Clifton Anderson and sister, Louise Beard.

Sara was a woman of strong faith who...

Kathy Montana Edwards

Kathy Montana Edwards

Sep 12, 2026

Mrs. Kathy Montana Edwards, age 70, of Smyrna, TN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kathy was born in Manhasset, NY to the late Anthony Richard Montana and Jean Frances Nicollet Montana. She worked in media management for Ingram Entertainment. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother in law, Owen Callard.

Kathy loved vacations...

Laura Jane Canfield

Laura Jane Canfield

Sep 8, 2026

Mrs. Laura Jane Canfield, age 64, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Laura was born on September 12, 1961 in Hammond, IN. She was the daughter of the late Max Burt Joseph and Mary Ann Ward Joseph. Laura worked in food service including the Marshall County School System, Lawler’s...

Henry L Buchholz

Henry L Buchholz

Sep 6, 2026

Henry Leroy Buchholz ,87, of Lewisburg, TN passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. Henry was born on November 5,1938, to Ben Buchholz and Ruth Tibbs Buchholz in Effingham, Illinois.

Henry had many hobbies but enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hot rod cars, racing, Casinos, and horse racing; but most notably a true and proud fan...

Ronnie Steve Hill

Ronnie Steve Hill

Sep 4, 2026

Mr. Ronnie Steve Hill, age 71, of Unionville, TN, died Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Shelbyville, TN, Ronnie was a son of the late Homer Hill.

Ronnie worked for several years as a Custodian at Middle Tennessee State University. He was a Ham radio fan and rarely went anywheres without his radio.

Survived by his wife, Bonnie Ruth Troupe Hill of...

Brenda G. Hosford

Brenda G. Hosford

Sep 3, 2026

Mrs. Brenda G. Hosford, age 74, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away September 3, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Brenda was born March 13, 1952, to the late Malcolm Lee Harris and Mary Alice Scott Harris who survives. Mrs. Brenda was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her 2 siblings, Mike Harris...

Leatha Jean Stewart

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...

Billie Jane Whitehurst

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

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...

JC Chumbley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...