Baxter Glendal Goad, known to many friends and family as “Bo”, age 86, died on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Funeral services for Baxter Goad were conducted on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Elder Ricky Holland and Brother Daniel Cook officiating.  Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park.  Honorary pallbearers were Dan Oliver, John Gregory, John Smith, Tommy Thomas, Arnold Rich, Jerry Rich, Jackie Rich, Jocella Halliburton and Jackie Russell.  Active pallbearers were Andy Goad, Deven Harp, Blake Francis, Kenny Kemp, Ronnie Kemp, Jackie Kemp and Steve Hesson.  Born on August 24, 1927 in Macon County, Tennessee, he was one of three children born to the late Homer and Bertie (Clay) Goad. He was married to the former Jean Donoho on July 2, 1952 and they spent 62 wonderful years together before the Lord called Baxter home. Fifty years of his life was spent working at the Rich Lumber Company, starting as a carpenter for a few years and then the remaining time he worked as a truck driver hauling logs. Like most people his age, he also farmed and raised a garden. He had been attending Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for the last several years. Two sisters, Ruth Hesson and Lois Goad, and a grandson, Brad Jackson, preceded him in death.  Besides his wife, he leaves behind a son, Wayne Goad of Lafayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Richardson & George Morris of White House, Becky and Eddie Moss of Red Boiling Springs, Teresa Colwell of Scottsville, KY; grandchildren, Andy Goad, Scott Richardson, Miranda Francis, Blake Francis, Deven Harp, Tanisha Colwell; great-grandchildren, Keeley Jackson, Kaden Carter, Kerrigan Carter, and Star Richardson. He was a good husband, daddy and pa, and will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Kathy Paulette Day was born in Lafayette, TN on October 15, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Day and Nettie Lorene Shrum Day. Kathy is survived by; brothers, Roger Day and wife Georgie, and Tony Day and wife Merilyn.  Four Nieces, Jaquline Milstead and husband Eric, Kristina Smith and husband Alan, Michelle Dallas and husband Curtis, and Kimberly Victroy and husband Scott,  six great-nieces, and four great-nephews also survive. The Lord sent Kathy down to Earth to bless us with a very special person. She always wore a smile and was so happy to be around her family. Her brothers were always there for her, and she knew that. She loved Birthday’s and Christmas gatherings, and enjoyed receiving dolls and stuff animals. Kathy’s life may have been limited, but she took it with great stride. The employees at Knollwood loved Kathy and she had touched so many hearts while staying there. On June 28^th, at the age of 63, the Lord sent his best Angels down to bring Kathy home. She will be greatly missed by her family and all those heart’s that were touch by Kathy, while here on Earth. Her memories will remain and Heaven has gained a special Angel.    Funeral services for Kathy Day were conducted Tuesday, July 1st, at 11 am from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Shrum officiating. Interment followed in the Days Crossroads Cemetery.

Ms. April Renee Hurt age 45 of Celina, TN passed away at the Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, TN on Friday, November 29, 2013. Ms. April was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 5, 1968. She was the daughter of Irene Hurt of Celina, TN and the late John Edward Hurt. April attended Indiana School for the blind and graduated from Northwest High School in 1987 where she participated in the "Special Needs Program". Although April was born with Cerebral Palsy, Legally blind, and unable to speak, she touched the hearts of everyone she came in contact with. April communicated by sign language and facial expressions. April attended Christ Missionary Baptist Church with her father in Indiana and Church of Christ with her mother in TN. April was in several different Home Care programs where she learned to bowl, and won a tournament. Recently April was crowned Miss Fabulous. April's memory will be forever honored by her family that is left behind: her Mother Irene Hurt whom loved her Daughter very much. Her sisters: Martha, Alexious, Shanrika, Jackie, Yolanda, Yvonne. Brothers: Tyronne, Micheal, Gerrald. Aunt Eva Terrell, Uncle Billy Ray Hamilton and wife Mary Jo all of Louisville, KY A host of aunts, cousins, close family members and many, many friends. Services for Ms. April Renee Hurt will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 12 Noon from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Celina, TN with burial to follow in the Free Hill Cemetery in Celina, Clay County, TN. Family will receive friends at the funeral on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 starting at 10 AM until service time at 12 Noon.

Owena Virginia Holland was born on July 5, 1934 to the late Wesley Driver and Vola Mai Payne Driver. Owena was one of three children born to this union. She was married in her youth and was blessed with two children of her own, Carol and Steve. Later in life, on December of 1974, Owena was married to Jack Holland and they spent many wonderful years together until his death on February 2, 1993. Owena began working as a seamstress in 1951 for Formfit Rogers, from where she retired after 47 years. She was a very kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many people. Owena’s favorite thing was to be outdoors, and she especially enjoyed taking walks through the woods.  On Sunday mornings, she loved going to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Owena always made it a point to visit her family and friends that were in the nursing home. On Friday, November 22, 2013 at the age of seventy-nine, the Lord called Owena home. She will be missed greatly by her family and all who knew and loved her.  Owena is survived by Daughter, Carol (Charlie) Kirby; Son, Steve (Teresa) Swindle; Grandchildren, Corey (Janna) Kirby, Christy (Joshua) Swindle & Tyler Swindle; Great Grandchildren, Valerie & Vanessa Kirby; Sister, Betty Mai (Charles Young) Roddy; Brother, Phillip (Pat) Driver; Lifetime Friend, Nancy Blankenship and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Owena Holland were conducted Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11 am from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Walter Andrews officiating. Joshua Swindle served as Honorary Pallbearer. Corey Kirby, Tyler Swindle, Wesley Summers, Isaac Summers, Chuck Roddy and Prentice Driver served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Scott Cemetery.

Carnahan, Edrel Aliene, age 87, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Friday, November 29, 2013.  She was the daughter of the late, Vesper C. and Bessie Mae Knight Russell. Mrs. Carnahan was also preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Carnahan and her brother, Roger Russell. She is survived by: Sons – Barry Carnahan, Jeffrey (Deborah) Carnahan and Michael Carnahan; Daughter – Debbie (Bob) Link; Sister – Ellen Slate; Grandchildren – Richard Blake Carnahan, Sierra Cheyenne Carnahan and Thomas Link. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Kirby Family Cemetery, 2393 Kirbytown Road, Lafayette, TN. In lieu of flowers, lift someone up, lend your shoulder to their burden, walk an extra mile in their shoes, above all, be kind and find peace. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com