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Anacortes, Washington Mary E Hartsfield 1939 — 2023 Mary Evelyn Hartsfield, 84, of Anacortes, beloved mother and grandmother, reunited with her beloved Rex when she went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15th at her residence. Her Memorial Service with Reception will be held at the United Methodist Church of Anacortes at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023. To share memories of Mary, please visit www.evanschapel.com/obituary/mary-hartsfield.

Kimmell, Indiana Doris Blanche Waggoner 1930 — 2023 Doris Blanche Waggoner, 92, of Kimmell, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the Gibson Hospice Center in Terre Haute, Indiana on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1930 near Estill Springs, Tennessee to Nellie and Percy Evans. She is survived by one sister, Ginger Leatherwood (David) of Papillion, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Johnnie Insel of Tullahoma, Tennessee; and one daughter, Debra Nidlinger (Jimm) of Terre Haute, Indiana. Also surviving are grandchildren: Chris Waggoner (Jessica) of Huntington, Indiana, Jimm Jr. of Terre Haute, Indiana; and Gina Ernst (Mark) of Denver, Colorado, James and Jimmy Waggoner and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Cleveland, Tennessee Ronald Vance Sellers Sr. 1925 — 2023 Ronald Vance Sellers Sr., age 97 of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully at LifeCare of Cleveland on Thursday, August 24, 2023, going home to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, Great Uncle, Brother, friend, and mentor to all his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years, Mary Elise Sellers, Cleveland, TN; parents, Elonzo (Holly) Sellers, Franklin, TN; brothers Melvin (Elsie) Sellers, Franklin, TN; and L.C. Greene, Nashville, TN; and sister, Dorothy (Alex) Ferrell, Nashville, TN; brother in law, Bud (Shirley) Putman, Lawrenceburg, TN; sisters-in-law Clara...

Spring Hill, FL, Florida Nancy Bohannon 1942 — 2023 Nancy Chiarantano Bohannon, 81, a resident of Spring Hill FL, passed away on June 9, 2023. Nancy was born in Cincinnati, but moved to Knoxville TN at a young age, graduating from South High in 1960 where she was named Most Likely to Succeed. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1964, where she was an honors student, a member of Phi Mu, and a finalist for Homecoming Queen in 1963. After raising three daughters in Cookeville and Dickson, TN, Nancy moved to Columbia TN where she founded the Clean Community System in 1982, a community beautification program in which she used her prodigious people skills to martial municipal resources, organize volunteer groups, and create an...

N/A, Georgia Julia Hill Brownlow Pulliam 1927 — 2023 Julia Hill Brownlow Pulliam, a longtime resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, died March 17, 2023, in Atlanta, where, upon being widowed, she moved to be near her daughter, Mary. She was 96. Julia was born in Columbia, Tennessee, on January 13, 1927, to Girard Polk Brownlow and Mary deMoville Hill Brownlow. She attended the Columbia public schools before enrolling at the Mary Institute, a college preparatory school in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon graduation, Julia continued her education at Holton Arms School in Washington, DC, and then at Vanderbilt University, where she especially enjoyed her membership in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Following college, Julia married Jere Dorminy, of...

Kingsport, Tennessee Lula "Peggy" Lea Murphy 1931 — 2023 Lula "Peggy" Lea Murphy passed away January 16, 2023 at the age of 91 in Kingsport, TN. She was born on the family farm in Thompson's Station, TN to Robert M. and Dorothy Hatcher Lea on November 24, 1931. She was baptized at Thompson's Station United Methodist Church and was of the Methodist faith. Peggy lived a full and vibrant life, living throughout Tennessee, Texas, and Florida and creating lasting friendships everywhere she resided. Peggy traveled extensively throughout the world, often with her mother, brother and his wife. Following World War II, she became pen pals with citizens of both Japan and Germany, later visiting her pen pals overseas. Growing up on the farm as the youngest...

Rockford, Tennessee Betty Jo Wilson 1938 — 2022 Betty Jo Wilson, age 84 of Rockford, passed away after an extended illness Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Betty was a very active member of Central Point Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Wilson; parents, Fred and Beulah Jett. Survived by daughter, Lisa Wilson; son, Freddy (Melanie) Wilson; grandchildren, Rachel and Lucas Wilson; sister, Evelyn (Roy) White; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Cindy Brunson, Tina Tomlin, Allison Brunson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Central Point...

Palm Bay, Florida Harvel Gordon Poag 1947 — 2022 Harvel Gordon Poag, age 75, of Palm Bay, FL, and Lebanon, TN, passed away October 23, 2022, after a long illness. He was born in Hohenwald, TN and was the son of Alfred H. Poag and Ella Christine (Fain) Poag of Columbia, TN. Harvel had a long career in Radio Broadcasting and had popular radio shows in many different markets spanning Tennessee and Northern Alabama. He enjoyed spending his retirement fishing, being "Pe-Paw" to his granddaughter Dixie, and playing his musical instruments including Guitar, Mandolin, and Violin. Harvel was a graduate of Central High School, Columbia, TN, He was a proud veteran who served in the U. S. Navy onboard the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier. And made a...

Brandon, Florida Robert L Pratt 1928 — 2022 Pratt, Robert Lee, 94, of Brandon, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Robert was born to Harry H. and Ella Olga Von Hertzberg, who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area, Robert was a Tampa police officer for 2 1/2 years before he was drafted into the Army. A Korean War veteran, he served overseas for two years, honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1955. Upon returning home, Robert finished his education at the University of Tampa, then taught elementary school for 32 years in Hillsborough County before retiring. Robert is survived by his wife, Ida Eugenia (Grigsby) Pratt; three children Pamela (David) Mankowski;...

North Judson, Indiana Cindy Lea Endsley-Hanselman 1959 — 2022 Cindy Lea Endsley-Hanselman, age 62, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Cindy was born August 2, 1959 in Lewisburg, Tennessee to George and Mary Ethel (Adams) Endsley. She loved Key West, Florida, spending time on the beach or just about anything to be near the water. She also loved animals and music. She is survived by her spouse, Joyce Endsley-Hanselman of North Judson, Indiana, a daughter, Kasey Endsley of Tennessee, a sister, Sandra Baker of Tennessee, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony "Tony" Boyd Endsley (Phyllis) of Tennessee. A graveside service will take place on Saturday,...

Athens, Georgia Jeane Lois Alderson Argo 1930 — 2022 Jeane Lois Alderson Argo passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 10, 2022, after 92 wonderful years of life. Jeane was born February 16, 1930, to Margaret and Jeff Alderson in Columbia, Tennessee. Their fourth and youngest daughter, she was born at home during a heavy snowstorm that prevented the doctor's car from starting, forcing him to use his horse for transportation. Jeane arrived before he did. She always said this auspicious beginning contributed to her long and healthy life. Jeane graduated from Columbia High School where she was elected Secretary of the Student Body and chosen "Sweetheart of CHS." She graduated from Gulf Park College in Gulfport, Mississippi, where she was a...

Maryville, Tennessee James Farrell Gilliam 1939 — 2022 James Farrell Gilliam, age 82 of Maryville, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. James was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a loyal employee of Dairy Farmers of America for over 20 years and was a faithful member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. James served in the U.S. National Guard and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, J.P. and Doris Gilliam and brother, Terry Gilliam. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Marie Gilliam; Son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Rose Gilliam of Roaming Shores, Ohio; Daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Jeffrey Crye of Greenback, Tn;...

Woodstock, Georgia Rodney Steve McKee Sr. 1954 — 2022 Rodney Steve McKee passed away June 1, 2022, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia at the age of 67 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born September 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Dorothy Voss McKee Wilkes and Donald Wilkes and the late Elijah P. McKee, Jr. One year after graduating from Culleoka School in 1972, Rodney married his homecoming queen, Brenda Cannady, in their hometown of Culleoka, Tennessee. Over the course of their 48-year marriage, they raised 3 children. Rodney worked for many years at Monsanto in Columbia, Tennessee, as an electrician before accepting a job as a purchasing agent at Kimberly-Clark and relocating his family to Woodstock, Georgia....

Bowling Green, Kentucky Jean Carlisle 1935 — 2022 Helen Jean Prince Carlisle, died May 25, 2022 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Jean was born June 2, 1935 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Fred Prince and Lula Mai Prince Vestal. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carlisle, Jr.; step-father, Homer Vestal; brother, Larry Vestal; niece, Ray Ann Graham; sister, Betty Wilson; and brother-in-law, Ray Wilson. Jean attended McDowell School and later Zion School and to Jr. High School in Columbia. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in Tennessee. She later moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work at National Life Insurance Company. In 1954, she married Henry Carlisle, Jr. Two years later he was drafted into the Navy and they...

Spring Hill, Tennessee Joe Edd Graham, Jr. 1945 — 2022 It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. Joe Edd Graham, Jr., age 76, of Spring Hill, TN. Joe was born on May 24, 1945, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late Joe Edd Graham, Sr., and Charlotte Johnson Graham. He passed away on May 20, 2022, at Franklin Wellness and Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. Coach Joe was a 1962 graduate of Central High School in Fayetteville and was a star football player, which took him to the University of Tennessee, where he continued his outstanding playing career. He graduated with his master's degree from UT Knoxville in 1968. Mr. Graham enjoyed fox hunting and cheering on UT and the TN Titan Football teams. Coach Joe had a long coaching...

Powell, Tennessee Iver Halton Moredock 1925 — 2022 Iver Halton Moredock, age 96 of Powell, TN. passed away May 12, 2022. Iver was born and raised in Clay County, Tennessee and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Core carrier ship. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1951 with a bachelors degree in education and retired from Tennessee Farm Bureau as Vice President of Underwriting in Columbia, TN. Iver was a member of Broadway Methodist Church in Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Eunice (Daniel) Moredock of Clay County, TN. and brother, Harold Richmond Moredock of Nashville, TN. Survived by his wife of 74 years, Ina (Ramsey) Moredock; daughter, Brenda Strevel of Louisville, TN; son, Patrick...

Columbia, Tennessee Brandon Joshua Kirk 1991 — 2022 We would like to pay tribute to Brandon Kirk who passed unexpectedly from a medical condition on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Brandon was our friend, son, brother, grandson, husband and father. Brandon was loved by everyone who ever met him. He loved so many people and changed so many lives. Brandon always had the answers to the simplest or most difficult questions. He was always willing to help a friend, family member or business associate. Brandon took pride in his community and growing his business. We will all miss his laugh and smile, his generosity, and his love of the Predators. Brandon found his perfect person in his wife Rachel Jones Kirk. They were married in December and expecting their...

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