Obituaries

Betty Evelyn Burner, age 75 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away February 8, 2026 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.
Betty entered this life on August 18, 1950 in Houston County, TN, daughter to the late Hubert Anderson and Betty Jane Schmidt Anderson. Betty was a kind private person who was...

Lessie J. Walmer, 80, of Lebanon passed away on Monday February 2, 2026 at Myerstown Nursing and Rehab.
Lessie was born in Erin, TN on December 15, 1945 to the late Diccie Kennedy. She was a pre-school teacher for Sonrise Daycare. She attended Lifeway Church. Lessie was an expert in Old Maid, having enjoyed playing...

Sergeant First Class (Retired) Gailrena Caroline Marie DeHarde, age 73 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed from this life on February 2, 2026, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home, with Rabbi Quentin...

Virginia Lee Benton Johnson, lovingly known as Mamaw or Momma Jenny, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 86.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Roper and Bro. Gary Jared officiating. Burial will follow in Lewis...

Mr. Melvin O'Neal Ward, age 70, a resident of Martin, Tennessee, passed away at his home on January 30, 2026. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Samuel Melvin Ward and Ruby Cathrine Morris Ward.
Mr. Ward was united in marriage to Ms. Stephanie Irvine Ward on July 26, 1996. He served for...

Gary Martin was born on May 26, 1950, the son of Cavie and Marie Martin and passed from this world on January 19, 2026. He was 75 years old. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law; and one great grandchild.
Pops grew up in Fairview, Tennessee. He was married to Linda (Schafer)...

Randall Keith Beech Jr., age 49, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. His passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, but his memory will continue to echo in the stories, laughter, and love he shared so freely.
A celebration of Keith's life was held on...

Maxine "Max" Knobloch, age 73, was called home to join her beloved husband on January 16, 2026.
Maxine was born on August 16, 1952, to Elliot Sewell and Dolly Allbright. She leaves behind one daughter, Melissa (James) Bridges; a son, Shawn (Taci) Knobloch; her grandchildren, Kade (Trasey) Johnson, Thomas (Sydney)...

Joanetta "Joan" Downs, age 70 of Cumberland City, TN, passed away January 21, 2026 at Signature Healthcare of Erin.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Cathey and Bro. Randy Spurgeon officiating. Burial followed in Lowry...

Margaret Beard Rye, age 89 formerly of Erin, TN, passed away January 13, 2026 at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at Rye Cemetery with Bro. Roy Buchanan officiating.
Margaret entered this life on January 21, 1936 in Erin, TN, one of ten...

Patricia Ann Greenwell, age 82 of Erin, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her residence.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Knight Cemetery with Pastor Della Rye officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of...

Elizabeth Morris Whitworth Moon, 71, of Erin, TN, passed away January 13, 2026. Morris found great joy in crafting and the warmth of her kitchen, where she delighted in cooking for those she loved. She was a diehard fan of University of Alabama football and the Tennessee Titans. She also enjoyed the excitement of a...