All Obituaries

John Herbert Rice age 60 of Liberty, passed away Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  He was born November 26, 1958 to his parents, Dorothy Christine Bumbalough Rice Patrick and John Billy Rice.  In addition to his father, he was preceded to death by his sister, Sabra Redmon.  John was a member of the Alexandria Church of God and a Army National Guard Veteran. He worked in construction.  Survivors include 4 children, Holly...

Dorothy Jean Cantrell age 80 of Smithville, passed away Thursday morning January 10, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 20, 1938 to her parents, the late Charlie and O'Fallon Hubbard Estes.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Cantrell; sister, Carolyn Ann Smith and great-granddaughter, Lydia Jean Cantrell.  Ms. Dorothy Jean was a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School, Bible School, and loved...

James B. Atnip age 92 of McMinnville, passed away Thursday night at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.  He was born May 5, 1926 to his parents, the late Russell and Cora Ferrell Atnip.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 children, James Russell Atnip and Debra Elaine Atnip; 1 great-grandson, Josh; 2 sisters, Joyce Ratliff and Bessie Waggoner; 1 brother, Gene Atnip.  James was a member of Gath Baptist Church, WWII U.S. Army veteran as field...

Faye Jennings age 78 of Smithville, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville.  She was born June 15, 1940, to her parents, the late Clead and Ettie Tindell Johnson.  In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by husband, Chester Donn and sister, Mary Ellen Blackwell.  She was a member of Northside Church of Christ and worked in nursery business.  Faye is survived by 2 brothers, Roy (Diane) Johnson of Carthage and...

Louise Keyt Frazier, 101, of the Dry Creek Community, Dowelltown, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, January 7, 2019.  Louise was born July 2, 1917, in Spencer, TN, to the late Rev. Widney Garfield and Elizabeth Ladd Keyt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Frazier; two sons and a daughter-in law, John Larry (Billie Ann) and Joe Ronald “Ronnie” Frazier; grandson, Joe Ronald Frazier II; great grandson...

Charles Donald Page age 72 of Smithville, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his residence.  He was born March 30, 1946 to his parents, Charlie Buck and Mina Belle Hale Page.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Junie Lee Page; 4 sisters, Judy Bullard, Martha Sue Page, Lois Hamilton, Nina Faye Wicks; 1 brother, Robert Page.  Mr. Page was a member of the Harvest Time Church, a Merchant Marine and a heavy equipment construction...

Gary Lane Hale age 45 of Sparta passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born September 25, 1973 to his parents, the late Bernice Hale and Nettie Brown Goodwin Hale.  He was a factory worker and a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.  Graveside service will be held 3:30PM Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Scott officiating.  No public visitation will be held family and friends will meet at the cemetery for...

Christine Evelyn Matthews age 73 of Smithville, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville.  She was born September 5, 1945 to her parents, the late Edwin Lane and Evelyn Lattimore Wheeler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Hayden; 2 brothers, Eudean Wheeler and Jackie Wayne Wheeler; 3 sisters, Helen Keith, Bobby Woods and Hazel Marie Wheeler.  Christine was a member of Bethlehem Community...

Christopher John Osborn age 45 of Silver Point, TN, passed away Saturday night, December 29, 2018.  Chris was born August 26, 1973 in Kingston, PA.  He was a fuel truck driver with Grade A Construction.  He is survived by his wife, Christine Osborn of Silver Point; 2 sons, Ty Osborn of Silver Point and C.J. Osborn (Brittany Smith) of Pennsylvania; mother, Diane Brace of Falls, PA; 2 sisters, Nancy Allen and Dawn Chavis both of Meshoppen, PA;...

Roger Howard Schaffnit age 64 of Smithville, passed away Friday night, December 28, 2018 at his residence.  He was born December 27, 1954 to his parents, the late Vilas and Hazel Talcott Schaffnit.  Roger was a Mason and member of Liberty Lodge #77/Center Hill Lodge and was a police officer.  He is survived by his wife, Pamela Schaffnit of Smithville; 3 children, Cayla Mahaney (Chris) Hale, Krista Dawn Mahaney (James Mullican) and Michael Justin Maggart (Devin Lancaster);...