Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas
Lonnie C. Trice
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Lonnie C. Trice, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, September 08, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. He was a native of Marshall County, TN and the son of the late Fred Leon Trice and Mamie Sue Davis Trice. Mr. Trice was a member of the Church of Christ and served our country in the Air National Guard....
Gary Niel Gentry
Sep 5, 2025
Mr. Gary Niel Gentry, age 64, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. Gary was born November 14, 1960 in Pekin, IL to the late William Tiller Gentry and Barbara Joann Kimes Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Randy Alan Gentry.
Mr. Gary was a loving husband. He loved deeply...
John W. Sanford
Sep 5, 2025
Mr. John W. Sanford, age 75, of College Grove, TN passed away on September 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Franklin, TN, grew up in Nolensville, TN, and spent the last 56 years in College Grove, TN. John was a son of the late Charles Warner “Mickey” Sanford and Pauline Johnson Sanford. Mr. Sanford was employed as...
Moises Calixto - Arce
Sep 3, 2025
Moises "Tony" Calixto-Arce, age 49, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on September 2, 2025 in Meridian, Mississippi. Born October 6,1975, and raised in Riverside, California, Tony lived a life defined by resilience, love, and laughter. Though his childhood was not easy, Tony became a man who was determined to build a life full of joy, generosity, and devotion to his...
Ricky Sanford Williams
Aug 30, 2025
Ricky Sanford Williams, age 64, of College Grove, TN, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025. Ricky was born and raised in Williamson County to the late David Sanford Williams and Josephine Harper Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Williams.
Ricky was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed being around water and nature. You...
Larry Dale Skinner
Aug 30, 2025
Larry Dale Skinner, age 69, of Eagleville, TN, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, was born on September 13, 1955, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Frances Crutcher Skinner and raised in the Flat Creek/College Grove Community. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Larry passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Eagleville, TN, leaving behind a...
Ronnie Lee Sharp
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Lee Sharp, age 73, of Unionville, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Ronnie was born November 18, 1951 in Bedford County, TN to the late Oscar Lee Sharp and Mary Ezell Pugh Sharp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Scott Sharp, sister Shirley Cook, and a brother, Webb...
William Paul Riley Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Mr. William Paul (Bill) Riley, Sr., age 74, of Nashville, TN died on August 25, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Polly Riley, brothers Pat (Alice) Riley and Mike Riley.
Mr. Riley is survived by wife of 52 years Patti Pogue Riley; sons, Bill (Amy) and Jody (Misty) Riley; grandchildren Morgan, Will, Mady Grace, Piper,...
Patricia "Pat" Ann York
Aug 21, 2025
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann Wester York, age 93, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 21, 2025. Pat was born April, 29 1932 in Plainview, TX to the late Iva Marion Wester and Faye Ethelene Brooks Wester. Pat was a member of Bethel World Outreach Center in Brentwood, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Ed Voss
Aug 20, 2025
DALTON EDWARD VOSS, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Rockport, Texas. Born on August 7, 1934, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Dalton lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep thoughtfulness, and a steadfast devotion to his family and faith.
Dalton’s early years were shaped by a love of learning and service. He earned his teaching degree at...
Deborah Smithson Freeman
Aug 20, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Faye Smithson Freeman, age 64, of Rockvale, TN, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 following an extended illness. Born in Marshall Co. TN, Deborah was a daughter of the late Bennie Franklin Smithson and Juanita Yell Smithson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Freeman and a brother, Mike Smithson. She...
Eddie Leonard Sharp
Aug 19, 2025
Mr. Eddie Leonard Sharp, age 81, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed from this life into his eternal reward on Tuesday, August 19,2025, with his family by his side. Eddie was the son of the late Hoyle Richard Sharp and Lena Faye Middleton Sharp. He was a member of Unionville Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ricky Ray Beard
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Ricky Ray Beard, age 57, of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away on August 16, 2025 at his residence. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and a son of the late Jackie Walker Beard, Sr. and Mamie Ruth Spears Ashworth Nickerson, who survives. Ricky was retired as an industrial engineer in Williamson County. In addition to his father,...
Lorraine Rose D'Amato Lamb
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Rose D’Amato Lamb, age 79, of Chapel Hill, TN died Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of the late Peter D’Amato and Reina Giananti D’Amato. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Peter D’Amato, Jr.
Lorraine was a strong woman in her faith and body. She dedicated...
William Garry Sargent
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. William Garry Sargent, age 78, of College Grove, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was a native of Toronto, Canada and the son of the late William Earnest Sargent and Joan Southall Sargent. Mr. Sargent was the owner and operator of a construction company.
Mr. William loved the outdoors, especially being on the water...
Samuel Tyrone Petersen
Aug 9, 2025
Mr. Samuel Tyrone “Sam” Petersen, age 85, of the Pottsville Community, formerly of Chapel Hill, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. Sam was born May 5, 1940 in Nashville, TN to the late Floyd Petersen and Helen Hedrix Silsby. Sam was a member of the New Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. He was retired from...
Carolyn S. Barham
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn S. Barham, age 88, of Eagleville, Tennessee, surrounded by her family, died on Monday evening, August 4, 2025 at her home in Eagleville. She was a daughter of the late William Dink and Loula Brittian Scales.
Mrs. Barham had many personal and professional accomplishment in her life including: obtaining and Education Specialist Degree from MTSU and former employee of...
Barbara June McClaran Matthaei
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Barbara June McClaran Matthaei, age 89, of Eagleville, TN, died Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Rutherford Co., TN Mrs. Matthaei was a daughter of the late Audrey Lee McClaran and Pearl McClaran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Friedrich Karl Matthaei; a daughter, Birgit Rankin; a son, Andreas Hug; 3 sisters,...
Linda Faye Smothers
Aug 1, 2025
Mrs. Linda Faye Smothers, age 84, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Franklin, TN. She was a native of Franklin, TN and a daughter of the late John William Blair and Loretta Milligan Blair. Mrs. Linda was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from nursing at Williamson Medical Center and later as a caregiver....
Dwanna Ann Hale
Aug 1, 2025
Mrs. Dwanna Jackson Hale, age 66, of Rockvale, TN died Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Davidson Co., TN and was a daughter of the late John Jackson and Vickie Moore Jackson who survives. Mrs. Hale was the widow of Bobby Hale, Sr who died on May 11, 2025. In addition to her father and her husband she...
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