Ronnie Likens
Ronnie Matthew Likens was born on March 20, 1969, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Elmer Garfield Likens and Ninnie Carnell Pearson Sexton. He departed this life on June 27, 2026, at the age of sixty-six years, three months, and seven days. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was also preceded in death by his…
Read MoreKaren Warner
Karen Draper Warner, age 74 of Belmont, North Carolina formerly of Lafayette, TN, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Levine-Dixon Hospital in Huntersville, NC. Funeral Services for Karen Draper Warner will be conducted Saturday morning, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Elder…
Read MoreJanet Tucker
Janet H. Tucker, age 95 of the Lafayette, Tn, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026 at Knollwood Manor. Funeral Services for Janet H. Tucker will be conducted Monday morning, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Pastor Ron Mathis officiating. Interment will follow…
Read MoreBettye Hale
Bettye Louise Driver Hale was born on May 31, 1946, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late James Edward Driver and Senia Bell Krantz Driver. She was a woman of Baptist faith whose life reflected the values she held dear – love, kindness, hard work, and devotion to family. On February 12, 1966, Bettye married the…
Read MoreGrace Bray
Grace Hudson Bray, age 84 of the Coleytown CGrace Hudson Bray, age 84 of the Coleytown Community in Macon County, Tn, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2026 at Macon Community Hospital. Funeral Services for Grace Hudson Bray will be conducted Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm from the Chapel of Anderson &…
Read MoreCounty Commission Reviews Budget Amendments, Infrastructure Funding During June 2026 Meeting
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Commission met in regular session on Monday, June 15, with County Mayor Steve Jones presiding over a meeting that focused heavily on budget amendments, public infrastructure, county operations and preparations for the upcoming fiscal year. Following the opening of court by Sheriff Joey Wilburn, the invocation was offered by…
Read MoreFred Waggoner, Jr
Fred Gary Waggoner, Jr., age 68, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born July 2, 1958, in Davidson County, Tennessee to the late Fred Gary Waggoner Sr. and Celia F. Walton Waggoner. He was a graduate of Hendersonville High School where he enjoyed a state championship in Cross…
Read MoreGeorge Tucker
George Douglas Tucker, age 95 of Lafayette, TN, passed away Tuesday evening, June 16, 2026 at Macon Community Hospital. Funeral Services for George Douglas Tucker will be conducted Saturday morning, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am from First Baptist Church of Lafayette with Pastor Ron Mathis officiating. Interment will follow in the Macon County Memorial…
Read MoreBoard of Education Approves Budgets, Annual Contracts
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education approved a variety of budget, contract, and operational items during its regular monthly meeting on June 11, as members continued preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Board Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order. Board members Michael Cothron, Tim Case and Wayne Marsh were…
Read MoreTony Mark White
Tony Mark White was born on April 3, 1951, to the late Thomas H. White and Marion C. Hicks White. He departed this life on June 2, 2026, at the age of seventy-five years, one month, and thirty days. In addition to his beloved parents, Mark was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Wayne…
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