Area Obituaries

Retired dietician, Mrs. Nancy Young of Cookeville, died at the age of 89 at her Allen Drive home surrounded by her loving family. She was pronounced deceased at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday evening February 21, 2024 by Avalon Hospice of Livingston who had been assisting the family with her care. Mrs. Young was at the Carthage…

Mr. Harold Hugh Shoulders, age 84 of Hartsville, TN passed away Thursday morning, February 22, 2024 at his Daughter’s home. Harold was born in Smith Co., TN to the late Ernest & Ruby Carter Shoulders. In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by: Wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Shoulders; Sister, Carol Robey and Son-in-Law,…

Mrs. Ethel Kelley age 97 of South Carthage was pronounced deceased at 9:25 p.m. Sunday evening February 11, 2024 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had made her home since November 3, 2022. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Lanny Thomas at 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon February 16th…

Longtime Lebanon resident, Ms. Marion Sloan, was pronounced deceased at 10 p.m. Thursday evening February 15, 2024, at the Pavilion in Lebanon where she made her home. Graveside services and interment were conducted Tuesday afternoon February 20th from the Pleasant Shade Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Medlin officiating. Burial was in the Sloan Family lot with…

South Carthage resident, Mrs. Geneva Claywell White, was pronounced deceased at 5:45 p.m. Saturday evening February 17, 2024 at the age of 94 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had made her home since June 2, 2023. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday afternoon February 20th at 1 p.m. from…

Mr. Timothy Joel Vaden, age 62 of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Mr. Vaden was born December 21, 1961 in Carthage, TN, a son of June Gibbs Vaden and the late James Donald Vaden. Tim was saved as a young man and attended the Caney Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated…

Mr. Robert James Roberts, age 82 of Tanglewood community of Smith Co. TN, and a native of the Maggart Community in Smith County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Mr. Roberts was born January 31, 1942 in the Sullivans Bend community of Smith Co. TN, a son of the late James Alfred Roberts…

Ms. Patricia Nichols Eckel age 78 of Lebanon passed away February 5, 2024, at her home.  She was born November 25, 1945, in Wilson County, TN daughter of the late Julian and Alberta Frances Winfree Nichols.  She was a graduate of Gordonsville High School and attended Cumberland University. She spent most of her working career…

 Mr. John L. Sullivan age 74, of Gordonsville, TN and formerly of Lebanon, TN passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024. Mr. Sullivan was born March 24, 1949.  He was married to Paula Kowalski Russo Sullivan who passed away May 21, 2010. Mr. Sullivan has no known survivors. For more information contact Bass Funeral Home, 807…

Gregory “Greg” James Phillips, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2024, in Gallatin, TN. Born on February 4, 1968, in Rochester, NY, Greg was a kind-hearted and humble soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. Greg’s love for music was evident in every aspect of…