Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Randall Rickman
Feb 7, 2026
Randall Rickman was born on May 18, 1956, in McNairy County, Tennessee, to Bobby Gene Rickman and Glenda Kay (Hair) Rickman. He passed away on February 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Rickman; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Sally D. Burns Rickman; and his maternal grandparents, Terry Haywood and Pauline (Jamerson) Hair.
Randall is survived...
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...
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....
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...
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