Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
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....
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,...
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...
Marshall Thomas Rice Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Marshall Thomas Rice Jr., age 83, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on February 6, 2026 in Franklin, TN. Born on December 26, 1942, in Summerville, GA, he was the son of the late Marshall Thomas Rice and Thelma Viola Riffe. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He proudly served our country in the United States Army....
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...
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...
Brooke LaShay Saffer
Jan 22, 2026
Brooke LaShay Saffer, age 30, of Nashville, TN died Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, OH Brooke was the daughter of Tim Saffer. Brooke was preceded in death by a brother, Gabe Saffer; an Aunt, Kristina Saffer Conley.
Survived by her parents, Tim and Christina Saffer of Chapel Hill, TN ; her Mom, Karen Fox of Spring Hill, TN; 3...
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...
Lonnie Vernon Porter, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Mr. Lonnie Vernon Porter, Sr., age 80, of College Grove, TN, passed away at his home peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of his family. He was born of December 27, 1945, on Arrington, TN. He was a husband, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Odell Vernon Porter and Orene Wilson...
Jesse E. Owen
Feb 7, 2026
Jesse E. Owen, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on July 16, 1936, Jesse was born and raised in the Williamson Co community. Jesse's career was defined by his commitment to building homes throughout Williamson County alongside his brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lewis, who stood...
Karen M. Tucker
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Karen M. Tucker, age 84 of Franklin, TN died Friday, February 6, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, MN. She was the daughter of the late Burton Koelfgen and Mary Sundby Koelfgen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Russell Tucker; and a sister, Mary Jo Maass. She was a retired store manager at...
Harry Jay Tift
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Harry Jay Tift, age 70, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence. He was a native of Lansing, MI and a son of the late Harry Samuel Tift and Josena Feikema Tift. Jay was retired from General Motors Corporation as a skilled tradesman which included his performance as a machinist and electrician....
Betsy Wells Rowland
Jan 30, 2026
Mrs. Betsy Wells Rowland, age 68, of Chapel Hill, TN died Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Pulaski, TN, Mrs. Rowland was the daughter of the late James Dugger Wells and Mary Ellen Griffin Wells.
Mrs. Rowland was a retired Administrative Assistant in the publishing industry. She loved and thoroughly enjoyed retirement, but above all she enjoyed being a BeBe to...
Donald "Duck" Cunningham
Jan 28, 2026
Mr. Donald “Duck” Cunningham, age 83, of Nunnelly, TN died on January 28, 2026 at his home in Nunnelly, TN. Mr. Cunningham was a native of Rutherford County, TN and was a son of the late Clarence Eugene Cunningham and Annie Pauline Smith Cunningham. He was retired as the owner and operator of Pal’s Transmission Repair Shop for over 40...
Betty June Chunn
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Betty June Hibbs Chunn, age 85, of South Fulton, formerly of Pottsville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Betty was born in Wingo, KY to the late John William Hibbs and Katherine Crawford. She was a member of the church of Christ. Betty is preceded in death by her husband William M. “Bill” Chunn and a daughter...
Julie Ellen Stowell Puckett
Jan 21, 2026
Mrs. Julie Ellen Stowell Puckett, age 72, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Julia was born in Georgetown, OH to the late Jack Junior Stowell and Gladys Gloria Henderson Stowell. She was preceded in death by a brother Michael Stowell. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Julie was a wonderful lady. She...
Samuel Dale O'Neal
Jan 19, 2026
Mr. Samuel Dale O’Neal, age 77, of Columbia, TN, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born in Nashville, TN, Mr. O’Neal was a son of the late Lawrence Johnnie O’Neal and LLyyowene Derryberry O’Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Cassidy O’Neal Maddox.
Mr. O’Neal was retired as a construction...
Megan Alysia Fox Currington
Jan 8, 2026
Megan Alysia Fox Currington, age 48, of Winchester, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. Megan was born in Marshall County, TN to Carroll Davis Honey and the late Sheila Ann Mullins Fox and her stepfather, Carl Manley Fox Jr. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kailey Ann Burgess.
Megan was a wonderful lady. She loved hard and...
Donnie Ray Smithson
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Donnie Ray Smithson, age 79, of Chapel Hill, TN, formerly of the Flat Creek Community in Williamson County, TN died on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence. He was a native of Franklin, TN and the son of the late Albert Donald Smithson and Ivy Lee Henson Smithson. Donnie Ray was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian...
Beatrice Vera (Loftus) Newlun
Jan 1, 2026
Beatrice Vera “Dutchie” Loftus Newlun, age 84, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Marysville, WA passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Dutchie was born in Wrangle, AK to the late Manuel Loftus and Vera Bea Zuver Loftus. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
Dutchie was a wonderful lady. She loved hard and was always willing to greet you...
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