John William Blackburn of Centerville, Tennessee, passed away March 21, 2025 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee, due to a continuing illness. John was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, January 8, 1948. He was welcomed by his parents, the late Daniel and Marie Blackburn, and big sister Gloria. John graduated from Blountville High School and then from University of Tennessee…
Mary Beth Blackburn, a woman whose life was marked by boundless generosity and a deep commitment to her community, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 73 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Born in 1951 in Independence, Missouri, to the late George and Gladys Clayton, Mary embodied the spirit of giving from an early age. Her passion for helping…
Eddie Dean Prince was born January 13, 1955, to the late Wilburn Prince and Florence Lillian Byrd Prince in Hohenwald. He, being a Wayne County native, graduated from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro. Mr. Prince married Ms. Shelia Cole on June 30, 1978, with whom he would remain married until his passing, the two would make Waynesboro their forever…
Sharon Lee Delaney, who resided in Lyles, Tennessee, passed away on May 10, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Hospital in Dickson, Tennessee, at the age of 73. She was born on December 11, 1950, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Gordon Davis and Janet Schield-Davis. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Delaney…
Marvin Junior Emler, 64, of Summertown, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. A funeral service to celebrate Marvin’s life was held on Sunday, March 10th, at Heritage Funeral Home, with Alan Lancaster officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Marvin was born on October 1, 1959, in Hickman County, Tennessee, to the…
Joel Harrison “Pink Rat” Gray, age 80, of Summertown, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg. He was a native of Lawrence County, and a member of Whispering Hills Free Church of God. Mr. Gray served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967. He was an avid truck driver for 40…
Angela Kay Austin, age 60, of Savannah, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1963, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Arthur John Austin and Sally Lee Browder Austin. Angela loved to go fishing and listening to 80’s rock music. Above all, she loved her children and grandchildren the most. She leaves behind to cherish…
Charles Edgar Staggs was born on February 2, 1953, in Hohenwald, the son of the late Fuller Staggs and Edna Keaton Staggs. Charles was united in marriage on July 1, 2000, to Annie Staggs. He was a man of the Church of Christ Faith. Charles enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, gardening, and cooking. Charles honorably served his country in the United…
Jeffery Allen Worley, affectionately known as “Uncle Jeff,” passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, in Duck River, TN. He was born on March 27, 1970, in Shreveport, LA, to the late Nathan Davis and Mary Jones and William A. Worley and Patsy Hodges McCalman. Jeffery was a devoted father, sibling, uncle, and friend, known for his friendly demeanor, loving…
Melvis Virginia Staggs was called home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2023. She was born in Perry County on December 18, 1929, to the late Bob Barham and Edna Mae Bell Barham. On June 1, 1949, Melvis was united in holy matrimony with her beloved Leroy Staggs. Melvis was not only a wife but a true helpmate…
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