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Arthur Cole, age 74, of the Flat Creek Community of Williamson County died Saturday, November 18, 2006 in Nashville following an extended illness. Mr. Cole was a native of Clay County, Kentucky and was a member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a son of the late Samuel and Lucy Robinson Cole. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Cole who died in 1993.
He is survived by wife, Mrs. Mary Cole of Lewisburg; daughters, Julie Ann Jones of Franklin, Tina Renee Polk of College Grove, Patty Allen of Triune; sons, Allen Cole of College Grove and Johnny Cole of Chapel Hill; step-daughter Barbara McAdams of Lewisburg; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill
Shellie Rae Schulz, age 38, passed away at her residence Saturday, October 28, 2006. She was a native of Lapur, Michigan, but currently was residing in Christiana. Ms. Schulz was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine "Kathy" May Decker.
Ms. Schulz is survived by her father, Tom Schulz of Christiana; sisters, Sherry Connors of Flint, MI, Zana Forrest (Rene) of Burton, MI; brothers, Thomas Ervin "Eddie" Schulz (Melissa) of Lake Orion, MI, Keith Jarvis (Franciska) of North Branch, MN, Rick Jarvis of Westland, MI and Kevin Jarvis (Tammy); several nieces and nephews.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, Murfreesboro
Mary Lizzie Graham Manier, age 91, of the Flat Creek Community of Williamson County, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Franklin after an extended illness. Mrs. Manier was a native of Williamson County and was a daughter of the late Robert Carl and Emma Ethel Lster Graham. She was a member of the College Grove United Methodist Church, the Flat Creek Community Club, College Grove Book Club and was a former member of the Williamson County Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Women. She was a 50 year member and three time past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Franklin Chapter # 449. She always made it known that she was an avid UT fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alert "Brownie" Manier, who died in 2000.
She is survived by nephew and niece, Hal Manier and Judy Manier; special cousin, Debbie White; special friends, Kevin and Vona High; and pet cat, "Bubby".
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill
Robert Gregory Littlejohn, age 18, of the Blackman community died Saturday, October 21, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Sheryl Miller; sister Samanthya Miller of Murfreesboro; grandparents Paul and Pat Warrenfeltz of Antioch; aunt and uncles Rebecca and William Whitney of College Grove, Jim (and his fiancé Michelle) Miller of Lebanon; cousins Allison and Kennedy. Although he died too soon, he will live on forever in the community he loved and within the hearts and memories of those that loved him so.
Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna
Sandra Jean Lee, age 62, of Joelton died Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in Murfreesboro following an extended illness. A native of Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Laborn and Marthene Ruby Gunter Horn. She was a retired royalty specialist from the United Methodist Publishing House where she was so proud to have such great friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Newton Lee; brothers Robert "Lois", Lawerance "Crip", Abe and Charles Runnells; and sister Ruby Jarrell Harris.
She is survived by daughter Donna (James) Conley of Rockvale; son Tommy (Jennifer) Brown of Gallatin; brothers Charles (Diana) Horn of Michigan, Paul (Sandra) Horn of Westmoreland and James Runnells of Goodlettsville; grandchildren Lisa Sanders, Kyle Sanders and Shelby Conley of Rockvale, and C. J. Brown and Morgan Brown of Gallatin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill
Jacob ‘Jake’ Thomas Bush, age 15, of Readyville died Thursday, October 12, 2006. J ake was a thoughtful and caring person. He was always polite and respectful to others. Jake loved to work on the farm with his father and grandfather. He was a student at Cannon County High School and student representative for the F.F.A. Mr. Bobby Melton’s Ag class was one of his favorites. He also loved hunting, riding and working on his four-wheeler, being outdoors and spending time with his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Warren Carter. He is survived by his parents, Tommy and Janie (Carter) Bush of Readyville; his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Kathryn "Kitty" Bush of Woodbury; maternal grandmother Anna Belle Carter of Murfreesboro; sisters Morgan (Chris) Stone of Woodbury and Anna Kathryn Bush of Readyville; aunts and uncles Tim Bush of Murfreesboro, Mark (Melanie) Carter of Rockvale, Annette (Gilbert) Olerud of Smyrna and Brad (Brenda) Carter of Christiana; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Smith Funeral Home, Woodbury
William Melvin Claxton, age 87, of Murfreesboro passed away October 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Sullivan Claxton. He is survived by sisters Virginia C. Amos and Ruby E. Arneson; close friend Jack Meeks; and several nieces and nephews.
Woodbine Funeral Home
Martha McRae Byrd, age 88, of Nolensville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 in Franklin. She was a native of Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Jack and Cordie Smythia. Mrs. Byrd was a homemaker and a member of the Triune United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and the Triune Home Demonstration Club.
She is survived by her husband, John T. Byrd; daughter Thalia Perrell; son Frank Byrd, all of Nolensville; sister Alene Toombs of Almaville; grandchildren Cindy Carroll of Dallas, Texas, Lisa Kaatz and Brian Haley, both of Nolensville; great grandchildren Ben and Shannon Carroll, D.J. Kaatz, Tyler and Wyatt Haley.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill
Hugh H. King, age 70, of Eagleville died Monday, October 9, 2006, at his home after several months of illness. Mr. King was a native of Wake Forest, North Carolina and was a son of the late Berry Eldred and Ruth Arnold King. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and in 1990 retired as a carrier from the U.S. Postal Service Antioch, Post Office branch. After retirement, Mr. King worked with WLIJ Radio in Shelbyville. For the past 45 years, he was active in the music industry as a writer, recording artist and national radio promotions representative. From 1970 until 1975, Mr. King was employed with Acuff-Rose Publishing Company and recorded under the Hickory Records label. Among the many songs he penned during his life was "Loving on Back Street", a #1 song recorded by Mel Street in 1972. He was a member of Doric Masonic Lodge # 732 F & AM in Nashville for over 40 years and was a member of the York Rite.
Mr. King is survived by daughter Cassandra Walker of Red Boiling Springs; son Hugh Anthony King of Key Largo, Florida; sister Linda Baker of Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren Ashley Poss and Cody Howard; and fiancee and caregiver Sherry Owen of Eagleville.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill
Donald Eugene Weaver, age 70, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Coffee County, he was a retired employee of Samsonite, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Baptist church. He was the son of the late Ike and Dora Brown Weaver. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smythia Weaver of Shelbyville; sons Roger Weaver and Ronald Gene Weaver of Shelbyville; brother George W. Weaver of Bell Buckle; sister Annie Lowe Williamson of Unionville; and two grandchildren.
Thomas Richard Steagall of Rockvale, born May 8, 1912, marched up that hill to meet his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Will and Cora Sutton Steagall and brothers William Steagall, Harry Steagall, George Steagall, Waddey Steagall, Jack Steagall, Grady Thomas and Charles Thomas. Mr. Steagall is survived by his beautiful wife, Alma Vaughan Steagall - a union of 72 years. He is also survived by children Helan Fernandez of Rockvale, Dick (Debbie) Steagall of Rockvale, Beverly (Billy) Burgess of Murfreesboro and Sandra (Joe) James of Rockvale; sisters Mary Steagall Taylor of Leanna, Sara Steagall Lowe of Rockvale, Sue Steagall Jones of Murfreesboro and Jane Steagall Bennett of Rockvale; and brother Howard Thomas of Murfreesboro. Continuing to carry the legacy, Mr. Steagall is also survived by grandchildren Tom Fernandez, David Fernandez, Richard Fernandez, Kelly Fernandez, Mark Steagall, Tina Steagall, Tom Steagall, Earl Steagall and Ryan Steagall, all of Rockvale, Laura Burgess of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Beth Burgess Brown of Murfreesboro, Gina Burgess Senne of Costa Rica, Marcy Burgess Beavers of Jacksonville, Florida, and Joe James III and Tyler James of Rockvale. And his legacy continues with great-grandchildren Ashley Fernandez, Anita Fernandez, Brittany Fernandez, Seth Fernandez, Micah Fernandez, Jonah Fernandez, Hannah Steagall, Dawson Steagall, Taylore Steagall, Olivia Steagall, Sara Burgess, Courtney Brown, Will Brown, Patrick Beavers, Kevin Beavers and Cory McKenzie; and great-great-grandchildren Daven Fernandez, Cody McKenzie and Heath McKenzie.
Mr. Steagall was a member of the Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a dairy farmer and served over 30 years as a Rutherford County magistrate. He was a school bus driver in the county, and a mule trader and loved a good game of checkers.
Alvis Lee Windrow passed away on September 30, 2006, at the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was a native and life long resident of Rutherford County. He was self employed as a carpenter. He was in the U.S. Army and was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elrie Morris Windrow, brother, Willard G. Windrow, and sisters Peggy Adcock and Marie Tenpenny.
Mr. Windrow is survived by his son, Alvis Wayne Windrow and his wife Elizabeth of Rockvale; daughter, Nancy Lee Craft of Michigan; stepsons, Randy Brannon of Lewisburg and Shane Brannon of Nolensville; and 10 grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro
