Jerry Wayne Bates, a devoted husband, father, brother, and cherished member of the Centerville community, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 16, 1942, on the family farm along Beaverdam Creek in Centerville, Tennessee, Jerry’s arrival was special—he was lovingly delivered by his Grandmother Bates. Farming would become the heart of his…
Doris Marie Morrison, passed away peacefully in Fairview, Tennessee, on October 3, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on April 4, 1934, in Humboldt, Tennessee, she was the embodiment of kindness and grace. Doris was the daughter of the late Dee Ayers and Bessie Woods. She was the wife of the late Billy Jo James and later, the late…
Lucille Bass Shepard was born on January 22, 1936, in Hickman County, Tennessee, to the late Hubert and Illa Mae Bates Bass and peacefully departed on July 19, 2023, at the age of 87. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar C. Shepard. She is survived by her children: Deborah Elaine (Doug) Loope, Donna Sue (Billy) James, Donald…
Mrs. Billie Jean Suiter, of Centerville, was born in Hickman County and was the daughter of Jacob Nolie and Lillie Lindsey Austin and died February 9, 2023. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Shepard and her second husband, Marvin Suiter. She was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Suiter…
Mrs. Joyce Dorton was born February 2, 1941, in Hickman County, Tennessee, to the late H. W. “Dubbs” and Annie Lou Shepard Thompson, and passed away in Centerville, Tennessee, on October 31, 2022, at the age of 81. Mrs. Dorton was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Dorton and her nephew Chad Thompson. Mrs. Joyce is survived by…
Johnnie Claudine Pinkerton Morrison was born on November 1, 1924, at her home in Briar Pond and passed away at her home in Centerville on February 11, 2022. She was 97 years old. She was the daughter of John Pinkerton and Myrtle Shepard Pinkerton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elgie Pinkerton and sister,…
Mary Emma Green Webb was born on May 1, 1933, in Centerville, Tennessee, and passed away on November 2, 2021, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was 88 years old. She was the daughter of the late James Starling Green and Mary Palestine Conner Green. She was also preceded in death by her 11 siblings, Addie Davis, Jessie Dale, Lucy Rice, Edith…
Darryl Glen Brady was born February 24, 1963, to Grace (Gary) Shepard and the late Junior McCord and died July 17, 2021, at the age of 58 years. In addition to his mother, Daryl is survived by his son Dalyn (Stephanie) Brady, and his brothers Greg Brady and Jason Ragsdale. No Services are scheduled at this time.
Mable Kathleen Bates Taylor, 97, died January 14, 2021. Born August 17, 1923, Mable was the youngest of eight children of the late John Francis Cordelia (J.C.) (“Kirk”) Bates and Mary LouAnna Coble Bates, lifelong residents of the Beaverdam community. She was preceded in death by her husband James R. (J.R.) Taylor, Jr., retired Hickman County barber (Taylor’s Barber Shop)…
Christine Bates Shepard was born on Dec. 12, 1924 to the late Charlie and Lucille Graves Bates, and died on Jan. 8, 2021 at the age of 96. In addition to her parents she is also preceded by her husband Joe Stephens Shepard. brother J.R., J.T., and Haskell Bates, sisters Lorene Mayberry, and Charlene Cates. She is survived by daughters…
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