All Obituaries

Faye N. Smartt, age 87, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Belvedere Commons in Franklin, Tennessee. Faye was born in Cullman, Alabama, on August 7, 1935, to the late Emil and Mildred Wenzel. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She devoted her life to care for her family. She was member of First Church of God of Tullahoma. Faye most enjoyed reading and being with her beloved family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl...

Hubert E. Morris, age 84, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Life Care Center of Tullahoma. Hubert was born on August 18, 1938, to the late Prince and Katherine Morris in Tullahoma, Tennessee.  He was a HVAC technician for Arnold Air Force Base for twenty years. He most enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an avid Tennessee Titan and Tennessee Vols Football fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In addition to his...

Gloria Lou Theresa Hawk, age 87, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Brookdale in Tullahoma. Gloria was born on February 23, 1936, in Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota. The daughter of the late Martin and Thekla, she grew up as a farm girl, graduating from St. Agnes High School in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1954. She took religious vows with the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato, Minnesota, with whom she began her teaching career. After leaving...

Terri Ann Duncan, age 70, of Petersburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Terri was born on June 2, 1952, to Anthony and Marie Bassano in Maywood New Jersey. After graduating high school, she went to nursing school and became a Licensed Nursing Assistant.  She was a member of Rock Family Worship Center in Fayetteville where she and her husband served as deacons. She truly loved the Lord and held her faith above all....

Rebecca Sue Loggins “Granny”, age 83, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Sue “Granny” was born on October 12, 1939, to the late Tommy Ray and Mable Elizabeth Baldwin. She was a long-time member of Wesley Heights United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and home maker. She was a remarkable artist and loved water color painting. She devoted her life to care for her...

Billy “Mac” Eugene Spangler, age 68 of Manchester, passed away on Friday, march 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Knoxville Tennessee on November 22, 1954, to the late Mytrle Snow.   Mr. Billy was an avid Colts football fan, who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and taking hicks.   Mr. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Susie Spangler; sons, BJ, Billy ; daughters, Julie, Angela, Renee; serval grandchildren, and great...

Winford Daniel, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home in Shelbyville, TN. He was born September 9, 1929, in Moore County, TN, and was the son of the late Finis and Ethel Daniel. He was a graduate of Moore County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He served during the Korean Conflict. Most of his duty was in Europe. After his time in service to his country, he was employed by the Corps of Engineers until his retirement. Winford is a member of the Mars Hill Church of...

Lee Roy Lairson, age 76, of Beechgrove, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, at 9:32 pm. He was surrounded by his loving family at his youngest daughter’s home in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Lee was born in Oklahoma on a Monday, March 3rd, 1947, to the late B.D. (Bart Daniel) Lairson and Mervel (Marie Johnson) Lairson. Lee is a man of Christ and son of God. He held strong in his Christian faith until the day he died. Lee is a United States Army Veteran.  He was often...

Gerald Lee McKelvey, age 56, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born in Augusta, Georgia on August 24, 1966, the son of Herbert and Betty Lee McKelvey. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma. Gerald loved to go bowling, shoot pool, fishing, and enjoyed spending time with his friends from skills development. Gerald never let his disability stop him. He had such perseverance and inner...

Katherine Marlene Allen Roper, age 88, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away on March 3, 2023, at NHC of Tullahoma. Born in Etowah, Tennessee, on October 15, 1934, the daughter of the late, James and Carrie Allen. After graduating high school, she went to study Education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville which led her to become a Teacher. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Tullahoma, and also was an elementary school teacher for Tullahoma City Schools. Katherine was...