Obituaries

Genell Bearden Fiala, age 73, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel Bearden, and brother, David Bearden.

She is survived by her son, Steve Fiala and his wife Jill; granddaughters, Trinity and Teagan Fiala; sister, Linda Duffey; brother, Ernie Bearden (Connie);...

Hugh Gerald "Jerry" Bumpus, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at The Palace Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Red Boiling Springs, TN.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh J. Bumpus and Dorothy Lankford Bumpus; sister Rebecca Hamner; children Brian Bumpus and Tracey Bumpus.

He is...

Angela D. "Angie B." Buttrum, 62, died May 30, 2026.

She was born Sept. 21, 1963, and lived a life full of faith, family, friendship, hard work and service to others. Raised during her first five years in Indiana, she later made Tennessee home, where she built a life rich in love, athletics, dedication and devotion...

Betty Carolyn Cheek, 84, a long-time resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on June 7, 2026 at the home of her eldest daughter.

Born in Maury County on February 28, 1942, Betty was the daughter of the late Jim Tom Skinner and Rosie Hue Scott Skinner of Culleoka. Betty was born on the Gray Farm on the banks of...

Infant Aurelia Rose Cook died May 31, 2026 in Lawrenceburg.

The baby was born May 31, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, and her family will forever cherish and treasure the 4 hours and 31 minutes they got to spend with their precious angel. She is preceded in death by sister Ranissa Luna Cook and great-grandmother Dianna...

Charles Edward Dillehay, born at home in Columbia, Tennessee, on July 11, 1940, took his last flight on June 4, 2026. A man of deep faith, unwavering patriotism, and devotion to family, Charles lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a genuine love for others, and was awarded the Deacon Amertis Award for 34...

Mr. James "Bubbie" Leonard Fry, 76, of Goodspring died June 7, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Fry was born Dec. 18, 1949, in Pulaski. He was a retired truck driver for Valley Packaging and a member of Booth Chapel Church of Christ. He appreciated a life that was uncomplicated and genuine. He found happiness in good...

Ms. Vickie Lyn Gossett Dunnavant, 69, of Pulaski died June 5, 2026, at her home, following a short illness.

Ms. Dunnavant was born Feb. 24, 1957, in Athens, Ala. She obtained her BS degree from Calhoun College and Athens State. She was an exceptional athlete, excelling in every sport she pursued. She had several...

Brenda (Yarbrough) Hall, devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and devoted sister, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 5, 1947, Brenda's life was deeply rooted in the values of family and community, which she held dear throughout her...

Vernie Elvis Roe Harris, age 66 of Stewart, TN, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Harris Cemetery where full military honors...

Jeanne was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 13, 1937 and passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Jeanne was born the third of four children of Curtis and Elnora Wald. She was significantly younger than her brother Ken and sister Mary Louise. Her sister loved to dress her up in fine clothes, which...