Obits

Donna Gene Tucker Shoultz, age seventy-four, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Warren Granville Tucker and Sarah West Tucker. In addition to her parents, Donna was also preceded in death by her aunts,…

Clarence Leroy Amons departed this life on January 17, 2025, at the age of eighty years, six months, and twenty-four days. He was born on June 24, 1944, in Attica, Ohio, to the late Odis Wesley Amons and Cora Ann Wade Amons. Leroy’s life was marked by deep love and enduring family bonds. He was…

Mr. Shirley Howard Russell, age 86 of Lafayette, TN passed away Sunday evening, July 28, 2024 at The Macon Community Hospital in Lafayette, TN. Shirley is in the care of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette. Funeral Services for Shirley Howard Russell were conducted Saturday afternoon, August 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the…

Robert Lee Casteele, 71, of Lafayette, TN, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on June 28th, in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on January 23rd, 1952, in Eureka, CA, to Frank and Rosemary Casteele. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from General Motors Institute (Kettering Institute)…

Mrs. Joyce Hesson, a homemaker of the Russell Hill Community and a retired nurse, died peacefully with her family at her bedside at 6:20 a.m. Friday morning June 23, 2023 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville at the age of 72. She was admitted there June 19th. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of…

Ms. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Potts age 84 of the Smith Branch Community died peacefully at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday morning June 14, 2023 at the Palace Health Care in Red Boiling Springs where she had made her home since April 19th of this year. Bro. Frank Bratcher officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday afternoon June 19th funeral…

Thomas Ralph Stover, 73, of Lafayette, TN, passed away after a battle with throat cancer on May 18, 2023. He was born in Morgantown, WV. T, as he was known to friends and family, served in the Navy, was a Veteran, a Harley enthusiast and lifelong Steelers fan. T was proud of his military associations.…

Sammy Don Hire, beloved family man and faithful disciple of Christ, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of eighty-seven years, seven months, and two days. Born on September 24, 1935, Sammy lived a full life dedicated to faith and family. Sammy was born in Lafayette to the late William “Leck” Hire and…

Mrs. Shirley Oliver Smith of the Pleasant Shade Community died at 9:45 p.m. at the age of 81 on April 15, 2023 at the Knollwood Manor in Lafayette where she had made her home since November 25, 2006 suffering from multiple sclerosis, Mrs. Smith had been a resident at Knollwood Manor longer than any other…

Clyde J. Driver, better known as Pete, was born on February 14, 1926, in Lafayette, Tennessee, to the late Clyde E. Driver and Ida Payne Driver. He was one of ten children born to this union. Along with his parents, Pete was also preceded in death by his Sons, Jerry Wayne Driver and Terry “JackHammer”…