All Obituaries

A beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Melia Danielle Schmidt, 31 of Franklin, Kentucky left this world unexpectedly on September 17, 2022.  Melia was born on July 18, 1991, in Gallatin, Tennessee.  The daughter of the late Danny B. White and Sandye Darnell White.  “Danielle” as she was lovingly called by her family, was baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church at the age of 12.  Her faith sustained her through many trials...

Joyce A. Shrum, 79 of Madison, TN, peacefully passed to her Eternal Rest on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Grover and Della Mae Wilburn. She was an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she assisted her devoted husband, Jerry as he Pastored the Church for over 25 years enjoying all the people who made up her Church Family. She worked for Sears for 20 years before going on...

James "LJ" Benjamin Dickie, 34 of Dickson passed away at Skyline Medical Center, Nashville, TN on Monday May 30, 2022. James was born on July 10, 1987, in Springfield, TN. to James and Jean Tyner Buntin Dickie. James was a lifelong resident of Tennessee who took great pleasure in riding motorcycles and watching comedians but above all else, he loved spending time with his daughter Kassley. James loved his work as a tree trimmer which he was really good at. Left to...

Alexander Grant Little, 19, of Goodlettsville, TN, formally of Calhoun, LA passed away suddenly in his sleep on May 24, 2022. Alexander was born on February 25, 2003 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Growing up, Alexander was an exceptional student who enjoyed sports and had many friends. Alex enjoyed band where he played the drums from middle school into high school, he also loved playing soccer. He played for his middle school, high school, and summer leagues. Alex was a kindhearted guy...

Virginius “Gene” Thomas Swimme passed away on April 13, 2022 at the age of 85 after being diagnosed with Leukemia on April 3rd.  He died peacefully, at home in Portland, Tennessee with his family by his side.   Gene was born on September 21, 1936 in Portsmouth, Virginia and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He met his wife, Barbara Mahoney Swimme at the City Assessor’s office in Portsmouth, and they married in 1968.  They moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia...

Marian Ruth Hawn - A Life well lived in service to God and others. Marian Ruth Wilferth Hawn, 97 of Largo, Florida - devoted wife, beloved mother of four, cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 18, left this life peacefully at her home on Sunday March 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Neal Hawn. Marian was born on September 17, 1924, in Rochester, New York to Ryland Wilferth and Edna Mae Rice...

Roger Dale Brown, 66, from Fayetteville, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, November 19, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN on March 21, 1955, the son of the late Harvey Brown and Mildred Inez Hearst Devoted husband for 30 years, Roger was a hard worker, spent most of his years outside fixing things, taking things apart or building them. He adored his grandbabies and they adored him. He was happy to spend his last days at home with his family, and passed...

Ronnie Glenn Wright, 54 of Portland, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Sumner Regional Hospital from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Werner Robbins, Georgia on December 30, 1966 to Ronnie Glenn Wright, Sr. and Anglin Wright. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Ronnie Glenn Wright, Sr. and Anglin Glore Wright, his brother Mark (Jennifer) Wright of Portland, his niece, Lauryn Wright and his nephew, Austin Wright along...

Ronnie Gerald Hackett, 73 of Hendersonville, TN passed away at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born on April 26, 1948 in Lebanon, TN to the late Fitzgerald Hackett and Oza Nell Allen. He was a member of Kedron United Methodist Church. Ronnie is a veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart., Bronze Star, National Defense Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign...

JT Key, 72, of Portland, TN passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 24,1949 in Macon County, to the late King Douglas Key and Etheline (Perry) Key. He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic. Along with his parents, JT was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jane Key, his brothers, Carl Key, Joe Key and JW Key, his sister, Lallie Clouse and his Grand-daughter, Kaytlyn Key. Left to cherish his memory is his...