Obits

  Ruth Jones Eller, of the Hillsdale Community of Macon County, was born on Sunday, September 22, 1918 in Davidson County, Tennessee, one of five siblings born to the late William E. and Susan Rust Jones. She departed this life on Sunday night, August 28th, 2011 at the age of 92 years, 11 months and…

  Mr. John Granville Gardner III, age 69, of Bethpage died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. There will be no funeral services. The family wishes to have a private viewing only.

  Carolyn Ann Warner Gravins, age 60, of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Monday evening, August 29, 2011 at her residence. Funeral Services for Carolyn Ann Warner Gravins were conducted Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2011 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red…

  Mr. Cephias Farr Hemby, Jr., age 52, of the Dark Hollow Road in Lafayette, Tennessee passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Cephias Farr Hemby, Jr., were conducted Friday, September 2nd at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Hoffmeister Mortuary in St.…

  Maretta Morris, age 83, of the Sycamore Valley Community in Macon County, TN passed away Thursday afternoon at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs. Memorial Services for Maretta Morris will be scheduled for a later date. Family requests memorials be made to the Macon County Library.

  Ms. Dorothy Lucille Simmons, age 77, of Lafayette, Tennessee passed away Monday evening, August 29, 2011 at Hartsville Convalescent Center. Graveside services for Dorothy Lucille Simmons were conducted Thursday, September 1, 011at 2 p.m. from the Drury Cemetery with Elder Guthrie Thompson officiating, Interment followed.

 Mr. David Allen Hammock, age 68, of Mt. Juliet (formerly Westmoreland) died Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Funeral Services for Mr. Hammock will be held, Sat. August 27 @ 2PM from the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Jamie Lowhorn, age 66 of Lafayette, Tennessee passed away early Monday morning, August 22, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services for Jamie Lowhorn were conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder J. B. Shoulders officiating.

Murray, Judy Marie Davenport- age 63 of Lafayette passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Macon County General Hospital. Preceded in death by Father, Homer C. Davenport and brother, Ronald C. Davenport.

Larry Shelton, at the age of 69, went to be in Heaven on August 26, 2011. Throughout his battle with cancer, he never gave up, only to receive an ultimate healing. He will enjoy seeing all the wonderful sights in Heaven.