Area Obituaries

H.E. (Bud) Butler passed peacefully at his “House on the Hill” in Brentwood, TN on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023.  He was 91. He was pronounced deceased at 8:20 a.m. by Alive Hospice of Gallatin who had assisted the family with his care during his final days. Mr. Butler was at the Carthage Chapel of…

Mr. Chad Stafford, of Brunswick, Georgia, died at the age of 41 after suffering a heart attack at his Brunswick home on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was pronounced deceased at the Southeast Georgia Health Systems Medical Center. He was released from the Savannah, Georgia Medical Examiner officer on Thursday, January 19th. Mr. Stafford was…

Mr. Howard Cecil Ballard, age 76 of New Middleton, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Ballard was born May 6, 1946 to the late Charlie and Mecie Ballard. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Ballard, Bill Ballard, and Charles “Cotton” Ballard, and daughter, Paula Ballard.  Howard…

Mrs. Veronica Jordan, age 78, of Brush Creek, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  Mrs. Jordan was born August 6, 1944 in Eunice, LA, daughter of the late Preston LaVergne and Lillian Deculus LaVergne. She married Elrixie “Rick” Jordan on September 19, 1964 and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2000. She…

Jimmie Joe Winfree (Jim) passed away on Jan 16, 2023 at the age of 84.  Born May 2 1938, Jim was the son of Joe & Miverene (Malone) Winfree, of Gordonsville, both deceased. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sibling, Mayor O.W. Winfree, of Gordonsville, and one granddaughter, Alanna…

Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda Lee Bush, age 96 of the Elmwood community of Smith County, were held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Dewey Dyer officiating.  Burial  followed at Chestnut Mound Cemetery.   Glenda Lee Bush was born in Putnam County on September…

Mr. David Winfree, age 70, of the Hiwassee community died at 8:17 p.m. Sunday evening, January 8, 2023, at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital where he was admitted shortly after midnight that morning, following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Winfree is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his memorial services will…

Mr. June Angel, of Gordonville, entered into eternal rest at 12:15 a.m. Thursday morning, January 12, 2023, with her daughter and granddaughter and her fur baby, Gizzy, at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at 2:23 a.m. by Caris Healthcare Hospice of Cookeville, who had been lovingly assisting the family with her care during Mrs.…

Nicky Edward Stallings age 62, of Carthage, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Nicky was born July 10, 1960 in Carthage, a son of the late Edward H. “Ed” Stallings and Wanda Woodard Stallings, who survives. He graduated from Smith County High School in 1978. Nicky married Luann Reynolds Stallings on March 10, 2003.…

Mr. Larry Dale “Squirrel” Preston, age 72 of Gordonsville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Squirrel was born December 15, 1950 in Grant, a son of the late Monroe Preston and Delia Baker Preston. He was also preceded in death by brother, Don Preston, and brothers-in-law, Brian Nixon and J.P. Mayton. Squirrel was a…