Shirley Ann Pierce Droke, aka Grammy, age 69, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Reverend Walter Droke , of Hohenwald, TN; her devoted children: Rebekah (Jason) Sykes of Bartlett, TN, Jennifer Hensley of Hohenwald, TN, and Eric (Liz) Droke…
Elizabeth Fay Burton was born on November 28, 1937 and passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Mrs. Burton was the daughter of the late Ellis and Katie England McFarlin. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Burton and Elbert “Wayne” Breece; stepsons, Tommy Burton and Danny Burton; and brothers, Prince McFarlin and…
The family of John William Mays formerly of Centerville, Tennessee, requested we share the news of his passing. Mr. Mays was a member of the 1966 graduating class at Hickman County High School and was known as Billy to his friends. John William “Bill” Mays, born on January 3, 1948, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, passed away on December…
Jimmie Lane Gilbert was born in Centerville, TN to the late William “Willie” Tom and Lola Mae Murray Gilbert on March 17, 1942 and entered eternal rest on December 15, 2024 in Centerville, TN at the age of 82 years. In addition to his parents, Jimmie is preceded in death by a sister Fredia Bennett and brothers Conrad (Pete) Gilbert,…
Annie Belle Gordon Wilson, a beloved member of the Primm Springs community in Hickman County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on June 19, 1934, in Santa Fe, Tennessee, Annie was the daughter of the late Albert Gordon and Emmie Aretta White Gordon. She was preceded in death by…
Nell Virginia Ayers, of Pleasantville, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of joy, wonder, and love. Nell was born in Pleasantville, Tennessee to the late Tom and Rosa Horner Ayers on February 22, 1935. Nell faced life with courage and an innocence that reminded us all of what truly matters: love, kindness, and…
Mattie Tom Ayers, a beloved resident of Centerville, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of 90. She was born on November 18, 1934, in Pleasantville, Tennessee, to the late Herschel Revo Chessor and Mattie Adell Horner Chessor. In addition to her parents, Mattie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilson Ayers; her…
Stacy Elaine Driggers, age 58, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Born at the Centerville Hospital in 1966, to the late Dorris and Janet Powers King, Stacey’s life was a testament to the beauty of a generous heart and a gentle soul. A proud graduate of Hickman County High School, Class of 1984, Stacey found…
Henry Arthur Craft was born in Shreveport, LA on October 14, 1938, to the late Loie C. and Alice E. Bearden Craft and entered eternal rest in Dickson, TN on December 9, 2024, at the age of 86 years. Mr. Craft is survived by his wife Kathy Warren Craft of Lyles, TN, children Diane (Jeffery) Sanders of Homer, LA, Kimberly…
Johnny Steve Qualls was born in Centerville, TN on May 31, 1954 to the late Arthur Bentley and Sammie Dot Hutchison Qualls and entered eternal rest in Nashville, TN on December 9, 2024 at the age of 70 years. Mr. Johnny is survived by his wife, Betty Faye King Qualls, daughter, Anita Qualls Allen, sons, Bradley Steve Qualls, Christopher J….
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