Raymond Paul Tanner, a cherished patriarch and respected member of the community, departed this life on November 30, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on July 2, 1938, in Pleasantville, TN, he was the son of the late Emmett and Emma Lee Tanner. Raymond’s life was a testament to his enduring love for his family and his passion for…
Eunice Jane Higgins Cotham, known affectionately as Jane by those who loved her, was born on May 10, 1928, in Perry County, Tennessee. Jane’s life journey ended on October 12, 2023, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where she lived a life of joy, love, and compassion. Jane was the beloved daughter of the late James and Lydia Skelton Higgins. She was a…
John Alfred Churchwell, 100, former owner and operator of Churchwell Sign and Arts Company, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his residence in Columbia. Born October 26, 1922, in Lewis County, he was the son of the late Newton Daniel Churchwell and the late Viola Ann Caroll Churchwell. On January 15, 1946, he married Sarah Ethelyne Long Churchwell who preceded…
Diana Susan Neely, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, was born February 4, 1954, in Taylor, Michigan, and died at her home on December 13, 2022. She was 68 years old. She was the daughter of the late James David Whitwell and Elma Erleen Churchwell Whitwell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Neely was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Buddy”…
Freda Roth Lewis of East Ridge, Tennessee, born in Hohenwald, passed away on November 18, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Roth and Gertrude Roth; and her siblings, Martha Watson and Freddie Roth, both of Hohenwald. She is survived by her husband, James R. Lewis…
Osbie Lee Armstrong went to be with his Lord on October 23, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1932, in Lewis County. Upon graduating from Lewis County High School, he entered the Army and served his country during the Korean War. On returning to Tennessee, he moved to Nashville and began working in the printing industry where he was…
Ms. Mary Katherine “Kat” Roberson was born on April 3, 1935 in Hohenwald to the late Johnny Herman and Roena (Churchwell) Clayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Melvin “Jenks” Roberson; her brother Jerry (Barbara) Clayton; sister Nina (Claude) Carroll; grandson Shawn Daniel Branch; and nephew Anthony Carroll….
Mr. Joshua Kayo Phillips unexpectedly passed away on April 7, 2022, at his Hohenwald home at the age of 39. Josh was born in Maury County to Maria Rose Phillips and the late Kayo Phillips on May 13, 1982. Along with his mother, Joshua is survived by significant other April Calvert; his children Hayden, Zachary, and Harper Phillips; his sisters…
William “Wink” Miller passed away on October 16, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. He was born in Hohenwald, TN to the late Paul and Marie Churchwell Miller on February 9, 1961. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Potts and an infant brother. Wink was employed as an ambulance dispatcher and…
Faye Carroll Blocker was born September 8, 1931 in Lewis County. She lived on Bailey Street in Columbia for many years. Faye passed away peacefully at 90 years of age on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home. She married Richard Blocker July 5, 1947. They were married 57 years at the time of his passing in 2003. She…
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