Valerie Jo Carroll Cagle, age 54, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Hohenwald on August 6, 1971, to the late Roger Carroll and Peggy Cross. Valerie was a simple and private person who enjoyed life’s quiet moments. Raised on a farm, she loved spending time outdoors and helping her father care for…
Lila Diane Casner Franks, age 78, of Waynesboro, passed away on July 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her cherished family. Those closest to her lovingly referred to her as Squeaky. She was born on June 14, 1947, in Lewis County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Edward and Annie Mae Waters Casner. On April 13, 1969, she…
Glenda Evelyn Goodman, age 83, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Hohenwald on November 30, 1941, to the late Glenn Prince and Georgia Dyer Prince. She was the widow of Dempsey Goodman, and together they shared a strong and loving marriage built on faith, family, and service. Glenda and Dempsey were especially…
Shanon Dale Irwin, a man of strength, unwavering loyalty, and a Marine to his core, stood his final watch on March 19, 2025. He left this world as he lived-honorably, surrounded by his loved ones, and forever faithful to those he cherished. Shanon was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, on April 4, 1974. From an early age he carried the…
Larry Cecil Toungette, age 72 of Collinwood, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Larry was born November 23, 1951 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Ben and Etha Graves Toungette. After graduating from Summertown High School in 1969, he attended Hohewald State Area Vocational-Technical School where he met Kathy Gillis. The two were wed August 15,…
Kenny Brian Graves passed from his earthly life on February 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Brian was born on February 24, 1961, in Centerville, to Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Graves and the late Kenny Paul Graves. He was married to Suzanne Overby, and they had one son together, Kenny Landon Graves. Before he became ill, Brian was the…
Mr. James “Jimmy” Earl Whitwell, 82, of Lobelville, passed away Wednesday January 24, 2024 at Perry County Nursing Home. He was born in Linden to the late Earl James Whitwell and Sara Pauline Tucker Whitwell. He was retired from Bates, LLC, but had also worked at Consolidated Aluminum until its closing. Jimmy was a graduate of Linden High School Class…
Walter David Graves, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairview, TN, on November 22, 2023. Mr. Graves was born on March 8, 1935, to the late William and Nellie Graves. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Glenda, their son David Graves, and daughter Christi (Sean) Griffin. He was a proud grandfather to Alex, Anna Grace,…
Helen Graves Brewer, 98, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Columbus; burial followed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Helen was born on December 4, 1924,…
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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