Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Donald Ray
Feb 3, 2025
Mr. Donald Ray, age 82, of College Grove, TN passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his residence. He was a native of Monmouth, IL and the son of the late Ralph Luke Ray and Martha Frances Rule Ray. Mr. Ray was a member of Mother Teresa Catholic Church. He was retired after many years of service with Roadway...
Susan Carol Bolek Moore
Feb 3, 2025
Susan Carol Bolek Moore, Age 65, of Eagleville, TN passed away Monday Feb. 3rd surrounded by love, her husband and her closest family and friends.
Susan had a passion for life and made the most of her short 65 years. She was a loving wife, supportive & proud mom, a best friend and her favorite people were her grandchildren. She loved...
Joyce C. Ellis
Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Callis Ellis, age 89, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. Mrs. Ellis was born October 28, 1935, in Robertson County, Tennessee, to John Lanier and Bessie Dickens Callis. She was a member of Grove Hill Church in Chapel Hill, TN.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her husband of...
Richard McCoy Kilpatrick, Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
Mr. Richard McCoy Kilpatrick, Sr., age 90, of Lewisburg, TN, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Lewisburg, TN. He was a native of Linden, TN and a son of the late Andy Kilpatrick and Jessie Ary Kilpatrick Hunter. Mr. Kilpatrick was a lifelong farmer and a member of Caney Spring United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran and served...
Linda J. Warren
Jan 26, 2025
Mrs. Linda Jean Warren, age 77, of Columbia, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Columbia, TN. Mrs. Linda was born in Nashville, TN on April 20, 1947 to the late Henry Lee Green and Louise Evelyn Head Green. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leslie Potts.
Mrs. Linda enjoyed...
William L. King
Jan 23, 2025
William Lane King, aged 88, of Eagleville, TN, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born May 11, 1936 in the Longview community of Bedford County, TN. He was the son of the late Thomas Avery King and Zilpha Lane King. He was a member of Triune Baptist Church.
William was married for 65 years...

Beverly Ann Derryberry Breckenridge
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Beverly Ann Derryberry Breckenridge, age 80, formerly of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Breckenridge was born in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of the late Clayton Derryberry and Margaret Ann Ratcliffe Derryberry and was the widow of Larry Breckenridge. She worked 40 + years as a cashier for Krogers and was...
Terry Lee Barrenger
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Terry Lee Barrenger, age 75, of Lewisburg, TN, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Born in Wisconsin, Terrry was a son of the late James Barrenger and Carrie Mae Webber Barrenger. He was a retired mechanic and was a former employee of the Marshall County Highway Department. Terry was not only an avid mechanic but also a big NASCAR fan....
Timmy Blackburn
Jan 22, 2025
Mr. Timmy Blackburn, age 60, of College Grove, TN, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Nashville, TN. He was a native of Nashville, TN and a son of the late Gale Douglas Blackburn and Patricia Ann Murff Blackburn. Timmy was a heavy equipment operator having owned and operated his own business.
Timmy loved excavation work and working with his heavy...
Merrill Patricia "Patsy" Langley Pierce
Jan 20, 2025
Merrill Patricia “Patsy” Langley Pierce, age 87, of College Grove, TN passed away on January 20, 2025, at her home. Patsy was born August 10, 1937 to the late William Merrill and Margaret Laura Langley. Although Patsy never punched a clock, she worked hard on her farm and she was also an amateur radio operator. She was a dedicated member...
Martha Louise Raines Harris
Jan 19, 2025
Martha Louise Raines Harris, age 88, of Franklin, TN. passed away January 19, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Martha was born May 13, 1936 in Williamson County to the late Larry and Bell Hood Raines. Martha worked at Georgia Boot Company for many years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, loved taking care of small children, cooking for others...
Debra Louise King Willis
Jan 18, 2025
Mrs. Debra Louise King Willis, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on January 18, 2025 at her home. She was born in Pensacola, FL and was a daughter of the late Richard Nance King and Wanda Soloman King. Debra was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Jo “PJ” Fletcher,...
Niko Maurizio Scalzo
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Niko Maurizio Scalzo, age 20, of Nolensville, TN, passed away on January 5, 2025 at his home. He was born in Franklin, TN and was the son of Marcello Maurizio Scalzo and Angela Nicole Mayfield Versluis. Niko was a student at Dark Horse Music Institute and member of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...
Susie Piper McGowan
Jan 3, 2025
Susie McGowan, age 66, passed away at home on Friday, January 3, 2025 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was born in Springfield, IL on September 22, 1958 to the late Bill and Faydene Adkins Piper.
Susie is survived by her loving husband, Jim McGowan Jr., Nunnelly, TN, beloved son, Ben (Barbie) Piper, Chapel Hill, TN, beloved granddaughter, Ally...
Sandra Lynn Sanders
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Lynn Handke Sanders, age 78, of Snellville, GA , passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. Mrs. Sandra was born in Atchison, KS on July 18, 1946 to the late Herbert Ervin Harold Handke and Zelma Lavon Cox Handke. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister (Anita Nance), and...
Michael "Mike" Earl Sledge
Jan 2, 2025
Michael “Mike” Earl Sledge age 63 of College Grove, TN passed away January 2, 2025. Mike was born and raised in Williamson County and graduated from Page High School in 1979. Mike has always had a passion for rodeo and riding bulls. He was a master carpenter and could build anything.
Mike is survived by his loving mother, Linda Sledge...
Otis Lee England, Jr
Jan 1, 2025
Mr. Otis Lee England, Jr. age 63, of Unionville, TN died Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born in Williamson Co., Otis was the son of the late Edna Frances Polk England and Otis L. England, Sr. who survives. He was a farmer who loved the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing.
Survivors are his wife of 39 years, Brenda England of Unionville, TN;...
Dillon Jesse Howell
Dec 28, 2024
Mr. Dillon Jesse Howell, age 30, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on December 28, 2024. He was born in Augusta, GA to Beverly Howell, who survives. Dillon was employed as a HVAC Technician for Jewell Mechanical.
Dillon loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved kayaking in the water spending time in nature. He was an avid farmer and...
Holly Kathleen Batte
Dec 27, 2024
Miss Holly Kathleen Batte, age 25, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Holly was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of David Brian Batte and Julia Kathleen Reeves Batte. She was a graduate of Forrest High School in 2017 and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2023. Holly was employed as a...
J.O. Ladd
Dec 27, 2024
Joe Oliver Ladd (J.O.), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at his home in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. Born on January 31, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee. J.O. lived a life rich with love for his family and an unwavering passion for the land he cherished. J.O. was a dedicated employee and retired from...
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