Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Susan Haynes
Jun 20, 2026
Susan Haynes age 74, of the Halls Mill Community of Bedford County, TN passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. Susan was born July 2, 1951 to Harold Craddock Coop and Lois Mariamm Loken Coop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Travis Haynes, a granddaughter Karah Osborne, and brothers Roger...
Gary Lee Adcock
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. Gary Lee Adcock, age 70, of Unionville, TN passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Born in Bedford Co. TN, Gary was a son of the late Webster Lee Adcock and Charles Elizabeth Gassaway Adcock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Collier Adcock.
Gary was a farmer and the owner and operator...
Marvin Doyle Reynolds
Jun 18, 2026
Marvin Doyle Reynolds, age 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away at his home, Thursday June 18, 2026. Doyle was born December 28, 1944 to Edward Reynolds and Thelma Lucille Stacey Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Reynolds who passed in 2013, his brothers Elwood Jr, Bobby and Gary Reynolds and Dennis...
Alice Murray Freeman
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Alice Murray Freeman, age 86, of Rockvale, TN passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Alice was born November 5, 1939 to William Murray and Mary Ophelia Petty Roll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Freeman, and a son, Eddie Freeman, a daughter in law, Debbie Freeman, and...
Bell Marie Cook
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Bell “Marie” Cook, age 83, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Rutherford Co., Marie was a daughter of the late Willie Ray Bowman and Daisy Ruth Bowman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John R. Cook who passed away March 22, 2026.
Marie worked...
Wayne Arrington
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Wayne Arrington, age 79, of Chapel Hill, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Ernest Kenneth Arrington and Mildred Smith Arrington. Mr. Wayne was retired from Franklin Fire Department with over 30 years of service and retired as an Assistant Chief. He...
Judith "Judy" Lorraine Goodhue
Jun 14, 2026
Judith “Judy” Lorraine Wilcox Goodhue, age 74, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on October 20, 1951, in Worchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late William Alvah Wilcox and Phyllis Haywood Cook Wilcox. Judy is preceded in death by her siblings Carol Cormier and Phillip Wilcox.
Judy devoted her life to helping others by...
Dot Griffy
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” H. Griffy, age 83, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away June 11, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Dot was born April 7, 1943, to the late John Henry Bolden and Mattie Eliza Sanders Bolden. Mrs. Dot was a member of Holts Corner Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 10 siblings.
Dot...
James Emory "Souse" Poteete, Sr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. James Emory “Souse” Poteete, Sr., age 77, of the Bethesda Community in Williamson County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Willie Thomas Poteete and Ruth Elizabeth Bennett Poteete. Emory retired as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist...
Terry Lee Johnson
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Terry Lee Johnson, age 69, of the Arno Community of Williamson County, TN. died Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN to the late James “Johnny” and Katie Mae Johnson. Terry enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and never missed an opportunity to play the lottery or try his luck at bingo. He loved spending time outdoors, whether...
Georgann L. Wilson
Jun 5, 2026
Mrs. Georgann L. Wilson, age 71, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2026 at her residence. Georgann was born in Medford, OR to the late George Wenzel and Ethel Lucille Massey Wenzel. She was a clerk at Henry Horton State Park.
Georgann loved traveling around the world to see awesome places. She was a superb cross...
Luke Alan Ballard
Jun 2, 2026
Luke Alan Ballard was born April 22, 2026 and departed this life on June 2, 2026 at one month and eleven days. He was a precious baby boy, with the cutest dimples, that brought immeasurable love and joy to his family. He was a gift from God and his family will be eternally grateful for every day they had with...
James "Jimmie" Ray Owen
Jun 2, 2026
Mr James “Jimmie” Owen, age 84, of Columbia, TN died June 2, 2026. Born in College Grove, TN, Jimmie was a son of the late Robert Henry Owen and Robbie Ruth Lynch Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Ruth Owen; 6 brothers, C.B., Ollie Lee, Buddie, Roy, Ed and Jesse Owen;...
Margaret Ann Pulley Smithson
Jun 2, 2026
Margaret Ann Pulley Smithson, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 23,1939, in Williamson County, TN to the late James Paschall Pulley and Vera Parthenia Rivers Pulley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dorris "Putt" Smithson, siblings: James...
Jose Anastacio "Pepe" Urrutia
May 30, 2026
Jose Anastacio "Pepe" Urrutia, age 92, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away May 30, 2026. Jose was born June 1, 1933 to Etelvina Urrutia in Valdivia, Chile. He was a member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Enelia Aluzema Urrutia who passed away in 2023.
Jose enjoyed his family...
Verna Sims Frey
May 27, 2026
Verna Sims Frey, born December 22, 1938, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026. She lived her Christian faith daily through her love for others, her servant’s heart, and her steadfast devotion to friends and family.
Verna received her Bachelor’s degree in business education and accounting from Tennessee Tech University. She dedicated over thirty years of her life to...
Laura Elizabeth "Beth" Trout Meadows
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Laura Elizabeth “Beth” Trout Meadows, age 86, of Brentwood, TN passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born in Chapel Hill, TN and was a daughter of the late Jasper Herman Trout and Elizabeth Adelle Barnes Trout. Mrs. Meadows was a teacher for a Christian School. While in Jackson, MS, she was a member of the Broadmoor...
Gerald Burkett Montgomery
May 24, 2026
Mr. Gerald Burkett Montgomery, age 80, of the Patterson Community in Rutherford County, TN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Carl Edward Montgomery and Rosa Elizabeth Fields Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery was a business administrator and proudly served our country in the United States Army Reserves. In addition...
JJ Sawyer
May 24, 2026
JJ Sawyer, age 65, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away May 24, 2026, in Lewisburg. JJ was born November 21, 1960, to Daniel Clayton Sawyer and Musietta Lucas Sullivan, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Sawyer in 2017.
JJ was a man of many talents. He enjoyed the open roads...
Martina "Tina" Marie Burch Jones
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Martina “Tina” Marie Burch Jones, age 69, of Lewisburg, TN passed away on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026 at her residence. Tina was born in Donelson, TN to the late Robert Edward “Bobby” Burch, Sr. and Ethel B. Sexton Burch. She was a member of Smyrna Church of Christ on Smyrna Church Road and had worked as an educator...
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