Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Chapel Hill, TN & Surrounding Areas

Chuck Hutchinson

Chuck Hutchinson

May 7, 2025

Mr. Chuck Hutchinson, age 70, of Unionville, TN died on May 7, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. Chuck was born in Plainfield, Indiana and was a son of the late Max Hutchinson and Jane Wampler Hutchinson. He attended Assembly of God Church in Shelbyville, TN. Chuck owned and operated Truck Haven and Specialty Shop where he restored automobiles and mechanic work....

Barbara Allen Hayes

Barbara Allen Hayes

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Allen Hayes, age 87, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died Monday, May 5, 2025 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She was a native of Marshall County, the Caney Spring Community, and a daughter of the late Harvey Oslin Allen and Rebecca Doss Allen. Mrs. Barbara was a retired educator, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lewisburg, TN, and a...

Chloe Marie Cushion

Chloe Marie Cushion

Apr 29, 2025

Chloe Marie Cushion, age 27, of Columbia, TN, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Columbia, Chloe was the daughter of Richard and Susan Cushion of Culleoka, TN.

In addition to her parents, Chloe is survived by 2 brothers, Michael Pack and Brandon Cushion; 2 sisters, Taylor Shouse and Hannah Eneks; grandparents, Rick and Laura Cushion; nephews, Jayden Pack, Landon Pack...

James Robert Neal, Sr

James Robert Neal, Sr

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. James Robert Neal, Sr, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN Mr. Neal was a son of the late Charles and Betty Hargis Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cayce Neal; a grandson, Jesse Neal and a brother, Kenneth Neal.

A graduate of College Grove...

Tony Smithson

Tony Smithson

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Tony Smithson, age 58, of Lewisburg, TN, formerly of the Ash Hill Community, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Franklin, TN. He was born in Maury County, TN. Tony was employed by Tennessee Department of Transportation where he worked as a highway superintendent. He was a graduate of the Class of 1984 from Page High School and...

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.;...