Obituaries

Christopher "Chris" Lucas, age 76, passed away on February 26, 2026.

Chris was a strong man and a devoted family man who believed in hard work and personal responsibility.

Throughout his life he owned and operated several businesses, including gas stations, restaurants, and other ventures. His last restaurant was...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Smith Jackson, who left this world surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others.

Mary Ruth was a light in every room she entered. She loved to have fun, share a good laugh, and bring joy to those around her. Her smile was warm, her spirit...

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Place of rest was in the Bon Aqua Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, February 27th from 4 to 8 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM until time of service.

Bobby Bruce Stone, age 60 of Dickson, TN,...

Mrs. Alvah [Joan] Hunt Widener was born February 12, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, to George and Katie Clark Hunt. She entered into peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88.

Today, we honor and remember a truly wonderful woman, a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and...

Birdie Bishop, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 13, 1952, and spent her life devoted to the people and the faith that meant the most to her.

Birdie loved her family more than anything in this world. Time spent together — whether at...

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Doug Hendriks will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday, February 23rd from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Place of rest will be in the...

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with J.T. Baggett officiating. Place of rest was in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family was Friday, February 20th from 4 to 8 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM until time of service....

Jimmy Lee Duke, age 85, was born March 31, 1940, in Charlotte, Tennessee, a place that shaped the foundations of his life and character. He passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at NHC in Dickson, TN. Jimmy was a proud graduate of Charlotte High School, Class of 1956, Jimmy pursued higher education for two years at...

Timothy Daniel Donovan, Sr., 74, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Inez (Anderson) and Freeman Donovan, Tim was the youngest of nine children and was preceded in death by his beloved siblings: Dale Donovan, Pat (Donovan)...

Funeral services will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Mitch Stevens officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 until the time of service. Burial will...

Daniel "Bobo" Eleazer, born December 5, 1958, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 67.

Bobo was a hardworking man with a kind heart and an unforgettable sense of humor. Known for his quick wit and love of playing jokes on those around him, he brought laughter wherever he went. He had a natural way of...

Jamey Ellen Weems McIntire of Burns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away in Dickson, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 79. In keeping with her wishes, Jamey will be cremated, and there will be no public visitation or service. Her life will be honored privately by her...

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Bro. Jeff Lankford will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 4PM until 8PM and on Tuesday from 9AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Fielder...

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Steve Baggett will officiate. Visitation will be on Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Place of rest will be in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens.

Those desiring, memorials...

Graveside funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12 Noon at the Daniel-Estes Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to services per Aline's final wishes.

Those desiring, memorials are suggested to DMD in honor of Jonah Marlin and in memory of Emory Marlin, her great-nephews.

Aline...

A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will take place on Wednesday evening, February 4, from 5:00 until 8:00 and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Place of rest is in Memory Gardens of Centerville.

Mary Louise...

Heather "Cody" Ketron-Mays, age 44, passed away on January 24, 2026, following complications from a car accident.

Heather was a force—loving, sharp-witted, creative, and deeply devoted to those she loved most. A proud and accomplished travel nurse, she spent her career caring for others, moving wherever she was...

Burial Services will be conducted at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, on Friday, January 23rd at 11 am. A visitation time will begin at 3 pm with a Memorial service immediately following at 4 pm at Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson, TN. Pastor Wes Sesler will officiate the...

Lisa "Sugar" Sensing, age 62, passed away on January 12, 2026, after a life devoted to family, service, and quiet kindness. She was born on May 22, 1963.

Lisa's greatest joy was her family. She shared 43 loving years of marriage with her husband, Garry Sensing, building a life rooted in commitment, support, and...

Marcus H Kiehl, age 70 of Dickson, Tennessee, and formerly of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, in his home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior.

Marcus graduated from Mt. Vernon HS in 1974. He furthered his education by attending Indiana University and later graduating from...

Dan Harris Sanders, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at NHC in Dickson. Dan was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 25, 1939, to Harris Walker Sanders and Nora Geraldine Harris Sanders, who preceded him in death.

Dan's first years were spent in Detroit until his parents moved back to their...

JoMarie Richardson, 56, passed away on December 24, 2025. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and fiancée, whose life was defined by compassion, generosity, and an open heart. JoMarie never met a stranger — she delighted in good conversation, made people feel welcome wherever she was, and...

Celebration of Life services will be conducted Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 12 Noon from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Pastor Donald Valentine will be the Eulogist and Dr. Jimmy Overton will serve as the Officiant. Visitation with the family will be on Friday evening, January 9th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Owen Cook passed away December 7, 2025, at 88 years old. His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Owen is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Jeanne Cook. He was born July 20, 1937, to the late Maston and Grace Cook of Calloway County Kentucky. Owen and Jeanne married August...

We lost the rock of our family, Kenneth Wayne Hayes, age 80 of White Bluff, TN, on December 30, 2025, due to an ongoing illness that he could not continue fighting.

Kenneth, also known to his friends as "Biscuit", graduated from William James High School in 1965. During his time as a Colonel, he excelled in...

Margaret Coones, 71, passed peacefully on December 27, 2025, at home.

Born on July 14, 1954, Margaret went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, an accomplishment she carried with quiet pride. She later built a successful career as a design estimator in millwork, where her...

Margaret Kaiser White, age 82 of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home in Dickson. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community. Born on April 5, 1943, Margaret lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and friends.

As a...

Bryan Hugh Quigley, age 75 of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family.

Bryan was a hard worker who truly enjoyed staying busy and took pride in his work. He was a people person who enjoyed being around others and never met a stranger. In his free time, he...

Janice Anita Mumford, age 77, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born on March 31, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee, Janice was a graduate of William James High School and Tennessee State University. A proud business owner, Janice ran an insurance and bail bond agency for over 30 years. In a...

Billy Thomas Cunningham, age 91, passed away on December 5, 2025. Born on May 9, 1934, Billy spent his years working side-by-side with those he loved—especially his brother Roy. Together, they farmed tobacco, raised pigs, tended the land, and built the kind of life earned through sweat, faith, and perseverance....

(Age 89) of Fairview, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at NHC in Dickson, TN

Graveside Services for Barbara Light were conducted Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at New Hope Cemetery in Fairview.

Survived by grandson, Shannon Crutcher (Amanda) of Fairview, TN; son-in-law, Cecil Stitt of Dickson, TN;...

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12 Noon from the Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Randy King and her son Ricky Chappell officiated. Visitation was held at the church beginning on Friday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and continued Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time...

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12 PM from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Leonard Belmares and Tom Todd officiating. Place of rest will be in the Middle TN Veterans Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, December 2nd from 5 to 8 PM.

Born in Marshall County, Indiana...

Carol Jolene "Jolene" Yowell, 82, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A woman of deep faith and boundless kindness, Jolene will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering devotion to Christ, and the warmth she brought into...

Peyton McKenzie Owens, 32, passed away in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and quiet strength. Born on October 11, 1993, Peyton lived a life filled with heart, purpose, and a deep love for the people and moments that meant the most to her.

Peyton had a special bond with her beloved dog,...

Grant Todd Osborn Sr., age 60 of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Todd was diagnosed with Stage 4 Small Cell Aggressive lung cancer on November 21, 2024. Recently, he was informed that the cancer had spread to his liver and his brain. Todd was courageous...

John Wilson Blanks, age 79, passed away on November 19, 2025. Born on January 12, 1946. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, beginning a path of responsibility and dedication that carried through the rest of his life. He spent many years working as a carpenter before later serving as a police officer...

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from Dickson First Methodist Church. Rev. Ed White officiated. Visitation was held on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at Taylor Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and continued Friday, November 7, 2025, beginning at 12:00...

Noe "Mikey" Sauceda, Jr., age 27, passed away on November 15, 2025. Mikey lived his life with a big heart, a playful spirit, and a love for the things that made him feel most at home.

He had a natural connection with animals and found real joy in caring for his fish tank, tending to it with patience and pride. Some...

Brian Wayne Cossar age 49 of Charlotte, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home in Charlotte. Born on August 13, 1976, Brian's journey through life was marked by his generosity and compassion, which touched the hearts of many around him.

Brian was the respected Owner and Auctioneer for Big B...

Graveside services will be Saturday November 15, 2025 at 10 AM at the Hudson Cemetery in Houston County with Pastor Chanc Strickland officiating.

Carolyn Ann Hannah Rye, age 89 of Ooltewah, TN formerly of Dickson, TN passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025. Born in Houston County she was the daughter of the late...

Alice Mae Justice, age 96 of the Rock Springs Community, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 4, 1929, in Cheatham County. She was a remarkable woman whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

A dedicated member of the Rock...

Mr. John Collier Lewis, age 87, of Charlotte, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025. Born in Charlotte, Tennessee, on September 28, 1938, he was the son of the late James Collier Lewis and the late Leora Caldwell Lewis.

Mr. Lewis was drafted into the United States Army in 1961 and completed five...

Joyce Elaine Tidwell Travis, a beacon of love and faith, passed away, November 1, 2025, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center.

She was born July 5, 1945, in Dickson, TN, to the late Mack and Mattie (Gossett) Tidwell.

Joyce's life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of a virtuous spirit....

Harry Neil Canter (86) of Burns, Tennessee, entered into his eternal rest on October 30, 2025. A devoted follower of Christ, Harry was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Burns, where he faithfully served as the first treasurer. His life was marked by a sincere love for the Lord, a steadfast faith, and...

Born January 26, 1963, in Orlando, Florida, Stephanie was a fifth-generation Floridian and lifelong Kissimmee resident. She was the daughter of Joe Criner and Vera Degtoff. She belonged to Kissimmee's pioneer families: Johnson/Steffee and Overstreet/Criner.

Stefi loved animals (especially cats), Disney, and the...

Claire Colvin Badon, age 82 of Dickson, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away October 23, 2025. Claire was born in Memphis, TN and attended Whitehaven High School and Memphis State University.
She worked at the Federal Reserve. She moved to various cities along with husband during his career as a coach and...

Mary Frances Buchanan Tyner, age 90, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at her family home on Bending Chestnut.

Frances was born on December 30, 1934, in the Peytonsville Community of Williamson County, Tennessee to the late , Cleo Criswell and John Thomas Buchanan. She...

Gilbert Leroy "Gil" Spangle, age 78, of Vanleer died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville.

Born in 1947 in Corning, California, Gil was the son of the late Daniel and June Boles Spangle. He was married for 53 years to Nancy Lee Spangle, who preceded him in death. Gil retired...

Amy Denise French, age 49, passed away on October 15, 2025.

Amy loved her family more than anything in this world. She deeply adored her son, cherished her grandbabies, and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.

Amy's faith was the foundation of her life. She loved the Lord and was proud to...

Steven Ray Watson, a devoted servant of God, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 77.

Born March 28, 1948 to the late Alton Ray Watson and Norma Dee Watson of Gadsden Alabama, Steve grew up with a deep faith and an...

Michael "Mike" Douglas Baker, 67, of Dickson County, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.

A lifelong servant to his community, Mike dedicated many years working as an EMT, volunteer firefighter, and rescue squad member in Dickson County. His calling was simple — to help others. Whether rushing to an...

Maudie "Christine" Gentry, 99, of Burns, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025.

Christine lived a long and beautiful life defined by love, faith, and family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose strength and resilience carried her through every season of life with...

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Dickson with Bro. Randy Franklin officiating. Place of rest is in the Hafner Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 10, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m....

Barbara Palmer passed away on September 13, 2025 at her family home in White Bluff, Tennessee. She was the wife of Terry Palmer. They shared 39 years together. Born in Paris, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Garrett and Mary Wofford. She enjoyed being with her family, whether it be at one of her grandson's...

Peggy Jean Jones Stokes, age 89 of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, with her family by her side.

Funeral Services for Peggy Stokes were conducted Monday, September 29, 2025, from the chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Monty Lankford and Joey Lankford officiating. Interment followed in...

Larry Dwayne Morgan, 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Born December 4, 1951, Larry lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for the world around him.

An avid outdoorsman, Larry found his greatest joy in nature—whether hunting at dawn, fishing by the water's edge, or simply...

Cynthia Sue Hagewood
September 16, 1946 - September 13, 2025

Cynthia Sue Hagewood, 78, of Eva, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 16, 1946, in Rives, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Eugene Thomas and Margaret Harris Thomas.

Sue was preceded in...