All Obituaries

Steven Thomas Phelps, 75,  of Morgantown KY passed away on October 28th 2020.  Steve was born on August 8th 1945 to that late John (John Cat) and Irene Phelps also of Morgantown. He is survived by his children, Brent Phelps and his wife Renita of Bowling Green, Jimmy Phelps and his wife Ann of Glasgow, Scott Phelps and his wife Amanda of Cub Run, Teresa Davis and her husband Mark of Lindale, TX, Nicholas Phelps and his wife Laura of Bowling Green, and Jeremy Phelps of...

Terry Wayne Hines, 58 of Louisburg, North Carolina formally of Russellville, KY entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his devoted family. His family takes comfort in knowing that he has gone on to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a member of New Life Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10:00am until the time of Service at 1:00pm at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Stacey officiating....

John Ira Loveday, 73 of Portland passed away, Monday, July 13, 2020 in Portland, TN. John was the son of Hobart Loveday and Opal Decker Loveday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Church & Chapel Funeral Service. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

Joyce Yvonne Hammonds, 78, entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 12, 2020, at Westmoreland Nursing Center, Westmoreland, TN. She was predeceased by her parents William Paul Hunter and Mary Evelyn Porter Hunter and her brother, Paul Stanley Hunter. Joyce was born, raised, and educated in Portland. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Portland, TN Joyce was a homemaker much of her life, but in her early years she attended cosmetology school with her mother, Mary Evelyn....

On Monday, June 1, 2020, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, Lynanne Marie Spagnoletti, 43, slipped from the loving arms of her mother into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Lynanne was born in the Bronx on May 31, 1977 the daughter of Dominick D’agostino and Eileen Ehrenreich D’Agostino Lynanne’s adventures took her too many places; her early years were spent in New York. She then moved to Maryland after her step-father was transferred. She...

Nevaeh Anne Lewis, age 9 of Hendersonville, TN, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Neveah was born on December 8, 2010 in Putman County to Monica Shivonn Whittaker and Kenya Dashan Lewis. Neveah was such a loving, outgoing young lady who loved to dress up like a Princess, sing and dance. She was in 3rd Grade at George Whitten Elementary School in Hendersonville. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, brothers, DJ Hardison, Nicholas...

Mr. Kenneth Allen Helms, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on November 20, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born in Jackson, Arkansas. Mr. Helms lived in Portland, Tennessee. He was 69 years old. Mr. Helms was preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth Eugene Helms and Bertha Birlson Helms. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Marcelle M. Helms and his daughters; Demelza Johnson (Thomas) and Elizabeth Marie Helms. Mr. Helms chose cremation. There will be a...

Evangelist Alvin Vernon Ownby Evangelist Alvin Vernon Ownby, 68 went from labor to reward on Saturday, October 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Alvin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 2,1950 to Alvin Pace Ownby and Betty June Bogle Ownby. A Homegoing Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at The Lord’s Sanctuary. The family will receive family and friends from 12:00 until Service time at 1:00pm. Left to cherish his memory are his wife,...

Earl “Buck” Smith passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 23, 2019. He was born on August 8, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to Kemp Smith and Vivian Lawfield Smith. Earl was his family’s Super Hero. He was a strong man who fought to the end. He was a loving husband and a wonderful Daddy and super Granddaddy. He loved fishing, camping, yard work, riding his Harley, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed watching his Colts play. He was a good...

Annie Ruth Petty, 88 went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Annie born to Bud Russell and Le La Mai Turner on July 1, 1931; as one of their 9 children. She was a life-long resident of Portland. She married the love of her life, Gar Petty, Jr. and celebrated 50 years of marriage shortly before he passed away on January 15, 2000. They raised...