Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas

Rhesa Casada Cox

Rhesa Casada Cox

May 5, 2023

Mrs. Rhesa Casada Cox, age 62, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Jeffersonville, IN to her parents, Richard Glen Casada and Karen Gail Doughty Casada.  She worked for Southern Homes Real Estate and spent 20 years as a Realtor.  Rhesa was a member of LifePoint Church....

Charles Wayne Townsend

Charles Wayne Townsend

May 3, 2023

Mr. Charles Wayne Townsend, age 71, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home in Chapel Hill.  Mr. Townsend was born in Lewisburg, TN, and was a son of the late George Townsend, Jr. and Lula Kate Helmick Townsend.  Mr. Wayne was a member of the Church of Christ.  He was retired from United...

Earl Irish

Earl Irish

Apr 28, 2023

Mr. Earl Allison Irish, age 47, of Lexington, TN, died Friday, April 28, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Born in Rutherford Co., Mr. Irish was a son of the late Earl Allison Irish, Sr and Carolyn Kay Harper Irish. Earl was an automobile mechanic and a tree trimmer. Earl had a passion for cars and especially enjoyed spending time...

Madge Scott Tomlin Trisdale

Madge Scott Tomlin Trisdale

Apr 27, 2023

Mrs. Madge Scott Tomlin Trisdale, age 90, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her residence.  Mrs. Madge was born in Marshall County, TN and was the daughter of the late Hubert Scott and Hannah Sue Lunn Scott.  She was retired from the banking industry and a member of the Forrest High School Class of...

Kevin Paul Mackenzie

Kevin Paul Mackenzie

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Kevin Paul Mackenzie, age 60, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Columbia, TN.  He was born in Avalon, NJ to the late John Bernard Mackenzie and Frances Diane Ruse.  Kevin proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He worked in construction and plumbing.  Kevin was a member of The...

Martin Dahlberg

Martin Dahlberg

Apr 13, 2023

Martin L. Dahlberg, age 82 of Lewisburg, TN, passed away April 13, 2023. Martin was born June 2, 1940 in Beloit, WI to the late Mildred Chamberlin and Henry Dahlberg. Martin was a trapshooting enthusiast, who enjoyed building gun stocks, reloading ammunition and putting together model trains.

Martin is survived by his loving wife,...

Tom Hurt

Tom Hurt

Apr 11, 2023

Dr. Tom Hurt, age 87, of Baxter, Tennessee, formerly of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Hurt was born in Chapel Hill, TN and was a son of the late Frank Leslie (Doc) and Norene Jones Hurt. He received his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay State University,  received...

Kenneth "Kenny" Cummings

Kenneth "Kenny" Cummings

Apr 6, 2023

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Cummings, age 70, of the Wheel Community passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Wayman G. Cummings and Hermoine Gower Cummings.  Kenny proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He worked in the tool and die division for Stanley Tool.  Kenny...

Ricky Trout

Ricky Trout

Mar 29, 2023

Mr Ricky Trout, age 68, of the Holts  Corner Community of Marshall Co., died Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born in Hinesville, GA, Mr. Trout was a son of David Neal Trout and Elizabeth Aline Darnell Trout. Ricky was retired from Inter-City Products  and was a member of the Holts Corner Baptist Church.

Survived by his...

Gilbert Mancha

Gilbert Mancha

Mar 25, 2023

Gilbert Mancha, age 75 of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away March 25, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. Gilbert was born November 4, 1947 in Uvalde, Texas to the late Joe Mancha and Beatrice Gonzales. Gilbert worked as a mechanic with Moody’s Tire and Auto for many years. He attended Cross Keys Baptist Church.

Gilbert is survived by his...

Joey Vincent

Joey Vincent

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Joey Eugene Vincent, age 67, of the Wheel Community of Bedford County, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Mr. Vincent was born in Bedford County and was a son of the late Jack Holt and Nadine Beard Vincent. In addition to his parent, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Vincent. ...

Tony England

Tony England

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. Tony Ray England, age 64, of Nashville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. England was born in Davidson County and was a son of the late William Arthur and Either Juanita Henley England. Tony is survived by his brother, Kenny  England, Carthage, Tennessee, half-brother, Randy England, Chicago, IL.; several...

Jean Mangrum

Jean Mangrum

Mar 22, 2023

Jean Gentry Mangrum, 87, of Franklin, Tennessee, truly went to her reward Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Miss Jean, as known to many, was born in Triune, Tennessee to Minnie Eugenia Green Gentry and Elliott Brown Gentry on April 12, 1935. She attended Franklin High School and married her high school sweetheart, James Vance Mangrum on February 24, 1956 in...

Shawn Skinner Reid

Shawn Skinner Reid

Mar 18, 2023

Shawn Isaac Skinner Reid, age 43 of Dickson, TN passed away March 18, 2023. Shawn was born July 20, 1979 in Lexington, TN. Shawn is survived by his wife, Amber Skinner; children, Katelynn, Elijah and Tristian Skinner and parents, Vernon and Janelle Reid. Shawn is preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Ronald Reid, II and sister, Rena Wright....

Elaine "Granny" Morgan Brown

Elaine "Granny" Morgan Brown

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Elaine “Granny” Morgan Brown, age 77, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Friday evening, March 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Marshall County, TN and was a daughter of the late Leonard Ashael Morgan and Mildred Nadene Cromer Morgan.  Mrs. Elaine was a homemaker and a member of 64 years at the Chapel Hill Cumberland...

William "Bill" Odell Mcleod

William "Bill" Odell Mcleod

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. William “Bill” Odell McLeod, age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Wednesday evening, March 8, 2023 at his home in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.  Mr. McLeod was born in Benton Harbor, MI, and was a son of the late Odell McLeod and Adeline Myrtle Wood McLeod.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Robert Adgent

Robert Adgent

Mar 7, 2023

Robert Boyd Adgent, Captain USN-Retired, 88, of Brentwood, TN passed away Tuesday March 7th, 2023. A Middle Tennessee native, Bob was born October 30,1934 in Bedford County. He was a graduate of The University of the South at Sewanee, and received his Master’s Degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He served 27 years with the United...

Lillian Jean Thompson

Lillian Jean Thompson

Mar 2, 2023

Lillian Jean Thompson, 79, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away in the late evening of Thursday, March 2, 2023, at home holding her daughter’s hand, due to complications from COPD.  We remain in awe of her continued positivity and exuberance for life, even when things got difficult. Her bright smile and sweet personality will be sorely missed by all...

Betty Chapman

Betty Chapman

Feb 26, 2023

Betty Ann Peach Crafton Chapman, age 67 of Columbia, TN passed away February 26, 2023. Betty was born December 29, 1955 in Davidson County, TN, and was the daughter of the late Fred B. Thurman and Myrtle Dell Peach Osborne. Betty worked in production with Tyson Foods for over 10 years. She loved music, laughing, outdoors, fishing and most...

Joe Mccall

Joe Mccall

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Joe McCall, age 79, of Unionville, TN, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Mr. McCall was a native of Williamson County, TN and a son of the late Jim McCall and Nannie Thelma Graham McCall.  He was a member of El Bethel Church of Christ and worked for Eaton Corporation where he retired in 2005. ...