Obits

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”…

Mr. Jeff Hudson age 60 of the Defeated Creek Community, died peacefully with his family at his bedside at his Helen Lane home on Lakeside Drive on Sunday evening March 19, 2023 at 7:38 p.m. He was pronounced deceased at 9:01 p.m. Sunday evening by Gentiva Hospice who had been kindly assisting the family with…

Joshua Lee Wilson, age 38 of Lafayette, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2022 at his home. Funeral Services for Joshua Lee Wilson were conducted Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN with Pastor Landy Presley officiating. Interment followed…

Mrs. Gracie Irene Love Sarnowski, age 72, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born October 5, 1950 to the late Robert Young and Donie Earlene Maulden Love in Macon County, TN. She is survived by her children, Donna (Johnathan) Waddell, Michael Collins, Travis (Maranda) Collins and Cynthia (Tim) Huntsman; her…

Barbara Jean Reece was born on February 9, 1956, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Velmer Mann and Margaret Offerle Mann. She passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the age of sixty-six years, nine months, and twenty-two days. Barbara was married to Roger Reece. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2011.…