Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas

Clifton Allen Buford

Clifton Allen Buford

Apr 28, 2025

Clifton Allen Buford, age 72, of Peytonsville-Bethesda Community passed away on April 28, 2025. Clifton was a native of Williamson County. He loved fishing, his family and friends. He was all around “a good simple man”.

He is preceded in death by; his parents, Alvin and Mary Francis Harper Buford; sister, Nancy Buford; grandson, Michael Barnes.

He is survived by; wife of...

Josh Hazelwood

Josh Hazelwood

Apr 27, 2025

Mr. Josh Hazelwood, age 41, of Springfield, TN died on April 27, 2025 at his home after sudden medical complications. Josh was born in Franklin, TN and was a son of the late Thomas Malcolm “Red” Hazelwood, Jr. and Carolyn Rebecca “Becky” Sullivan. He was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and operated a dump truck. He was...

Christopher Jonah Rattanavong

Christopher Jonah Rattanavong

Apr 27, 2025

Infant Christopher Jonah Rattanavong, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. Christopher was a son of Joe Rattanavong and Christine Kim.

Survived by his parents, both of Chapel Hill, TN; a brother, Lucas Monk of Murfreesboro, TN; grandparents, Karen Crews, Khamla Rattanavong, Jennee and Kay Dikhounphiphet and Lesa and Greg Taylor;  aunts, uncles and cousins.

No services are planned...

William Alan Ervin

William Alan Ervin

Apr 26, 2025

Mr. William Alan Ervin, age 75, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away April 26, 2025. Bill was born December 24, 1949 in Danville, IL to the late Howard Ervin and Dovie Clifton Ervin. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Ervin of Rock Falls, IL. He was of the Methodist faith.

Bill enjoyed gardening, camping, and collecting coins, guns,...

Wayne Tuel

Wayne Tuel

Apr 25, 2025

Mr. Wayne Tuel, age 75, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on April 25, 2025 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Michigan City, IN and was a son of the late Carrell Dickerson Tuel and Stella Theresa Matuszak Tuel. Mr. Wayne was an owner/operator truck driver who delivered for several companies including the postal service. He was a veteran...

Jerry N. Gordon

Jerry N. Gordon

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Jerry N. Gordon, age 83, of Lewisburg, TN, died Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025. Born in Crestview, FL, and raised in Milligan, FL  Jerry was a son of the late Thomas Nathaniel Gordon and Annie Velma Garrett Gordon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Elaine Gordon Everette; a sister, Sarah Elaine Gordon;...

Martha Lynn Smith Price

Martha Lynn Smith Price

Apr 20, 2025

Mrs. Martha Lynn Smith Price, age 36, of the Caney Spring Community in Marshall County, TN died on April 20, 2025 in Lewisburg, TN. Martha was born in Franklin, TN and a daughter of the late Jim Smith and the late Belanda Long Smith Johnson. She was a homemaker and attended Centennial High School in Franklin, TN. In addition to...

Robert "Scooty" Allen White, Jr.

Robert "Scooty" Allen White, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

Robert "Scooty" Allen White, Jr., born on January 25, 1953, in Williamson County, Tennessee, left this world on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Scooty was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose warmth and spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Married to his loving wife, Debbie Ogilvie White, for an incredible 52 years, Scooty...

Charlene White

Charlene White

Apr 10, 2025

Mrs. Charlene Weems White, age 87, of Eagleville, Tennessee, died Thursday evening, April 10, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Mrs. White was born Prairie County, Arkansas and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Lillie Belle Howe Weems. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marvin White, who died in 1999.

Charlene was a longtime...

Oscar Neill

Oscar Neill

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Oscar Neill, age 86, of Collierville, TN, formerly of the Caney Spring Community in Marshall County, TN, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Collierville, TN. He was a native of Marshall County, TN and a son of the late Bivens Ogilvie Neill and Sara James Allen Neill. Mr. Neill was a member of the Methodist Church and a...

Kimberly Dawn Underwood

Kimberly Dawn Underwood

Apr 5, 2025

Kimberly Dawn Underwood, age 52, of Unionville, TN died Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born in Shelbyville, TN, Kimberly was a daughter of Edward Lee Underwood and Shirley Diane Hargrove Underwood.

She worked as a Receptionist/Office Manager in the Mental Health field. Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother. She had a witty personality which will be missed by all who...

Cheryl Topinka Jackson

Cheryl Topinka Jackson

Mar 24, 2025

Cheryl Topinka Jackson, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in New York, Mrs. Jackson was a daughter of the late Edward Topinka and Margaret Jeanine McPherson Fuller. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by a son, Thomas “TJ” F. Jackson III and a grandson, Jackson Bright Lamb.

Cheryl was a Probation...

Don L. Swartz, Jr.

Don L. Swartz, Jr.

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Don L. Swartz, Jr. age 65, of College Grove, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home in College Grove after an extended illness. Mr. Swartz was born in Louisville, Kentucky and was a son of the late Judith Cecil Hall Swartz and Donald Louis Swartz, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Allean Wallace

Allean Wallace

Mar 22, 2025

Mrs. Allean Wallace, age 87, of the Flat Creek Community in Williamson County, TN, passed away on March 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Franklin, TN and was the daughter of the late Everett Harper and Katherine Jefferson Harper. Mrs. Allean worked for the Williamson County School System as a secretary for College Grove School and later...

Marie Pugh Mealer

Marie Pugh Mealer

Mar 20, 2025



Mrs. Marie Pugh Mealer, age 94, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Mealer was born in Chapel Hill and was a daughter of the late Kathleen Davis Pugh and William Roy Pugh, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Ellis Carlton Mealer, Jr.;...

Heath "Mobile Home King" Nunley

Heath "Mobile Home King" Nunley

Mar 16, 2025

Heath “Mobile Home King” Nunley, age 37, of Lewisburg, TN, died Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born in East Ridge, TN, Heath was a son of Dean and Regina Cooper. He loved his El Camino, motorcycles and working on cars. Heath will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Survived by his wife of 6 years, Teri Lynn Nunley; 2...

Charlotte Clement

Charlotte Clement

Mar 13, 2025

Mrs. Charlotte Clement, age 87, of the Flat Creek Community passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2025 in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Twila, KY and a daughter of the late Osa Kincaid and Nonie Akins Kincaid. Mrs. Clement was a retired call taker for an answering service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Joseph Darrell Luquer, Jr.

Joseph Darrell Luquer, Jr.

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph Darrell Luquer, Jr., passed away March 12, 2025. He was born in Davidson County, TN, graduated from Isaac Litten, class of 1963. After high school, Joe and his best friend Drew went to Memphis for a Data programing class. He returned to Nashville, for several years before moving to Florida where he worked as a Repairman. He then moved...

Terry Wayne Buswell

Terry Wayne Buswell

Mar 11, 2025



Mr. Terry W. Buswell, age 70, of Chapel Hill, TN passed away at his home following an extended illness. Born in Quincy, IL, Terry was a son of the late Wayne Wright Buswell and Sarah Myrldene Byers Buswell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Kevin and Willis Buswell.

Terry was a member of the...

Willene Fulton

Willene Fulton

Mar 11, 2025

DORIS WILLENE BULLOCK FULTON, age 92, passed from this life on March 11, 2025, at her home in Rover, Tennessee, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill, on Thursday, March 13 at noon with Brother Steve Murphree officiating. Visitation will begin Wednesday evening at 4pm. She will be...