Mary Virginia Edens Spears was born on May 26, 1929, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Elmer and Bessie Anderson Edens. She passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Riley Spears; her sons, David and Daniel Spears; her brother, Elmer “JR” Edens; and her grandson, Jeremy…
Dorothy Sue Brewer Crowell, 83, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May15,1942, to the late Virgil and Pearl Morrison Brewer, Dorothy lived a life grounded in kindness, quiet strength, and devotion to the people she loved. For 67 years, Dorothy shared her life with her beloved husband…
LaFon Edwards Griner was born August 20, 1926 in Wayne County, Tennessee, to the union of the late John Fletcher and Nora Ida Hickerson Edwards. At the age of sixteen, after having dated for three months, she left for Corinth, Mississippi to be united in marriage to James Pickard Griner on November 21, 1942. These two would become the proud…
Vince Allen Spears, age 63, passed away on June 3, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Allen James Spears and Melia Oneda Stephens. Though disabled for much of his life, Vince lived with a strong spirit and a love for the simple joys that brought him comfort. He especially loved his truck,…
Thelma Ann Johns passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, in Columbia, TN at the age of 78. Born on September 14, 1945, in Hohenwald, TN, to the late Hulon Tipton Yates and Thelma Dean Pitts, she grew up surrounded by her loving brothers Jerry, Hulon, Walter, and Marion Yates, and sisters Ruby Thompson and Beverly Webb. Thelma made her…
Mr. Wesley Lee Butler was born in Florence, Alabama, on October 6, 1982 to Mr. Toney Dewayne Butler Sr. and Mrs. Wanda Gail Brewer Butler. He was of the graduating class of 2001 in Collinwood High. He bravely served his country in the United States Army during the Iraqi Freedom campaign and was a retired Army veteran. After his military…
Howard Richard Whitehead, age 77, of Leoma, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Spring Hill, retired from CSX, and a member of Oak Hill Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis Richard and Josephine Hunt Whitehead; one brother, Hollis Ray Whitehead; and three sisters, Jean Spears, Kathy White, and…
Patty Ellien Coble, a cherished matriarch and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, in Hohenwald. Born on January 21, 1962, in Linden, Patty’s life was a beautiful life woven with love, kindness, and the joy of simple pleasures. The daughter of the late Jessie Willard and Clara Ozell Hinson Armstrong, Patty grew up surrounded by a large…
Susan Eugenia Shirley, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, in Summertown, Tennessee at the age of 90. Born on December 5, 1933, to the late Henry Spears & Ollie Williams Spears, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, Susan was the one of 14 children and the oldest daughter. For over 30 years, Susan dedicated her skills…
Maggie Lee Anderson McMeen, 97, resident of the Hampshire community, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joe Macer officiating. Burial followed in Sheboss Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at http://www.oakesandnichols.com. Born April 4, 1926 in Maury County, she was the daughter of…
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