Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth “Cookie” Patton Lamon, age 94, passed away October 11, 2024. Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Eugene Patton and Sarah Katherine Brady Patton, and brother Eugene C. Patton. After graduating from Whitehaven High School in 1948 and...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Bettye Ruth Finley Abernathy, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN. Bettye was born on May 20, 1934, in a log cabin on Well Hill Road and departed this life on October 4, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rachel Lauren Gatewood-Griffin, age 22, of Shelbyville, TN, on September 29, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home, with Pastor Joel Capizzi, Pastor...

Funeral services for Mark David Sullenger, age 46, of Moore County, TN will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Everheart officiating. Burial will follow in Lynchburg Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from...

Funeral service for Ray Bostick Woods, Sr. age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 6 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Green officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 6 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral...

Joey Mark Locker, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by those that loved him at the age of 66.  He was a devoted member of the Howell Cumberland Presbyterian Church and cherished his family above all. Joey was born in...

A celebration of life for Patricia Nell Moyers, 84, of Fayetteville, TN, will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3 PM at Higgins Funeral Home, with Bro. Randy Nichols officiating. Family and friends are invited to visit from 2 PM to 3 PM on Sunday at the...

A life celebration for Rilla Lee Sadler, age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 7 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until the time of service at 7 PM on Monday. Interment will take place at a...

A funeral service for Ann Alexander Qualls, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Bro. Charles Abernathy, Bro. John King, and Mark Clark. The family will welcome...

Larry Dwight Claborn passed peacefully and went to be with his heavenly Father on September 18, 2024.  He was surrounded by loved ones as he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Larry lived a life of selfless service to others and a life full of purpose.  He will...

James Ronald Stanly, Jr. beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend departed this life on September 19, 2024, at the age of 53. Services to honor his life will be held at 10 am on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Graves...

Juanita Carol Napierala, age 84, of Kelso, TN passed from this life on September 17, 2024, at HH Lincoln Health in Fayetteville, TN. She was born May 13, 1940, in Madison County, AL. After retiring from Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, IN she moved with her husband,...

A graveside service for Bonnie Louise Phillips Bryant, age 94, of Petersburg, TN will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Unity Cemetery with Rev. Todd Gaskill and Bro. James Shelton officiating. The family will visit with friends from 12 pm until 2...

Harold Edwin (Hootie) Balch, Jr., age 75, of Flintville, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 10, 1948, in Limestone County, AL, Edwin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and GG....

Richard (Dick) Alan Barnard, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Winchester, TN. Dick was born on August 1, 1940, in Lyons, New York to Lois and Harry Barnard. He graduated from Fort Lauderdale High...

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Gene Jennings Templeton, age 84, of Taft, TN will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Seth Philbrick officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation with the family will...

Funeral services for Bobby Ray Pepper, age 88, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 2pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Blanche Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12pm until 2pm on Thursday at Higgins....

A graveside service for Evelyn Joyce Monks, age 93, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Stewart Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral...

Funeral services for Linda Kay Adcox will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Abernathy officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 12pm until 2pm on Sunday...

Maurice Monks, 98, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Donalson Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home, with Bro. Tommy Graham and Bro. Billy Langford officiating. Burial will...

Funeral service for Shirley Mae Curlee, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Steven Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12pm until 3pm on Sunday at...

Betty June Jennings Riddle, age 93, of Huntland, TN, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Hospice Care Center of Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on November 13, 1930, in Kress, Texas to the late Bert Lee Jennings Jr. and Sally Junia Franklin Jennings. In...

A celebration of life for Alfred Herman Hecht, age 96, of Lincoln County, TN, will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Medium Cemetery. There will be no visitation before the graveside service. Born on November 6, 1927, in Smith Creek, NC, Alfred...

A graveside funeral service for Wilma Price Howell Golden, age 93, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Tommy Graham officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside...

Rickey Lee May, Sr., age 73, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on August 2, 2024. Born on September 2, 1950, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Rickey served in the US Army and was a dedicated member of the Baptist faith. Rickey was the proud owner and operator of Les...

Josephine Donaldson, age 88, of Kelso, TN, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born on September 23, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, Josephine was a beloved figure known for her extraordinary warmth and culinary talent. Her home was...

Funeral services for Thomas Wayne Lyles, age 84, of Petersburg, TN will be held at 2pm on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Hunter and Jeff Pack officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Cornersville, TN. Visitation with the...

Mr. Paul J. Bates, age 93, of Taft, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was a member of Taft Church of Christ. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby & Lila Bates; His wife of 63 years, Thelma Bates; Sisters, Evelyn Rozell, and Lillian...

John Walker Taylor, 81, of Fayetteville, departed this earthly life to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, July 27, at Centennial Hospital. He was the beloved son of Mac and Evelyn Gray Taylor, both of whom preceded him in death. John was a devoted and...

Graveside service for Patsy Ann Brewer, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Lebanon Cemetery with Bro. Don Russell officiating. Visitation will be from 9 AM until 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home. Patsy was...

Funeral service for Dean Wayne Martin, age 80, of Flintville, TN will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Milton Martin and Bro. Jeremy Ogle officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation with...

Graveside service for Mrs. Rosa Lee Koonce Frame, age 96, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Stewart Cemetery. There will be no visitation with the family prior to the service. Mrs. Frame was born April 18, 1928, in Lincoln County, TN...

Graveside service for William Wesley McMeen, age 63, of Kelso, TN, will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Lincoln Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service. Mr. McMeen was born on November 18, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA. He was...

Funeral service for Frank David Pitts, age 66, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 2pm on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with his good friend, Bro. Eddie Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from...

Graveside service for Dennis Lanier Gray, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Prospect Cemetery with Dr. Ronnie Gay and Jerry Brown officiating. There will be no visitation with the family prior to the service. Mr. Gray was...

Funeral services for William Mitchell Jeans, age 86, of Kelso, TN will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Benny Berry and Bro. Jason Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with...

Funeral service for Archie Lee Cashion, age 89, of Kelso, TN will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Stoney Luna officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday...

Mitchell Lee Brunner, loving father, grandfather, and son, passed away at his residence in Fayetteville, TN on July 7, 2024. He was born April 17, 1974, in Tullahoma, TN to the late Carolyn Renee Conn and William Brunner who survives. A memorial service will be held...