Obituaries
10/28/1974 – 10/26/2024
Sammie Angel Melton passed away on October 26th, 2024, in her home at the age of 49. She was preceded by her father Sammy Melton, her brother Keith Dunivan, her sister Amanda Lindsey, her child Breana Renae Pearson, her grandparents Mavie B. Melton & James Eli Melton and Virgina Grimsley Rogers & Edward Rogers. She is survived by her mother Betty June Rogers-Whitaker, her brother John…
6/22/1945 – 10/25/2024
Gale “Bullmonkey” Brittain passed away October 25th, 2024, in Lexington, TN at the age of 75. He was preceded by his parents Robert Luther Brittain Jr. and Ruby Brittain, his brother Roger Brittain, and his sister Teresa Brittain. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Ann Brittain, his daughter Tracey Crowe (Jesse), his son Jeff Brittain, his stepson Jeff Davis, his grandchildren Paulina…
11/6/1951 – 10/9/2024
Darrell Wood passed away October 9th, 2024, in Huron, TN at the age of 72. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1971. He retired after many years of working on the river as a mechanic on a barge. He enjoyed working on a multitude of projects at his home and helping out other people with theirs. He also loved fishing and his farm. He enjoyed visiting the mountains and going on “spur of the…
1/14/1951 – 10/11/2024
Michael W. Poston passed away October 11th, 2024, in Savannah, TN at the age of 73. He was preceded by his parents William Alivn and Ruby Lee (Eaker) Poston, his brother Ronald and Larry Poston, and his sister Rita George. He is survived by his brother Donald Poston of Savannah, TN and his sister-in-law Bernice…
3/17/1936 – 9/29/2024
Patsy Ruth Scholle Blair, affectionately known as Mamaw, died surrounded by loved ones on September 29, 2024. Pat was born on March 17, 1936 in Coldwater, Kansas, to George and Ruth Scholle. Upon marrying Robert Blair in 1955, she proudly served as a Navy wife for 20 + years. Their last assignment was in Millington, TN, where Pat worked at the Navy Exchange, supported the Millington Trojans, and…
1/8/1935 – 10/4/2024
Bruce L. “Butchie” Taylor passed away October 4th, 2024, at his home at the age of 89. He is survived bya sister, Joy Sue Wood, a daughter, Tammy Taylor (Debbie), a son, Ricky B. Taylor (Paula). He also leaveshis grandchildren, Andee Taylor Horton (Matthew), Heather Swafford and Tyler Ross. He had elevengreat grandchildren and one great, great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents,…
11/25/1945 – 10/1/2024
Arthur Jensen passed away October 1st, 2024, after a long illness with lung cancer, at the age of 78. He was born on November 25th, 1945, in Woodstock, Illinois. He was one of eight children born to the late Morten C and Alice M. Jensen. He was a former Team Leader at Brake Parts in McHenry, IL for 22 years and retired from Northwestern Medical Hospital. Arthur was a Viet Nam Veteran of the United…
11/3/1941 – 9/25/2024
Judy Steiner passed away September 25th, 2024 in Lexington, TN at the age of 82. She was preceded by her parents Charles and Christina Spurlin, her husband Gary Steiner, and her brother Jerry Spurlin. She is survived by her children Troy Steiner and Sheila Marie. She was loved by everyone who met her. She was an avid reader, loved making greeting cards and had a huge teapot…
12/17/1949 – 9/29/2024
Jessie David Foster, aged 74, passed away on September 29, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville after a short battle with cancer. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. David was born on December 17, 1949, in Lexington, Tennessee, to Henry and Berna Foster where he grew up on the family farm. He was raised with a love for the Lord. He…
6/15/1945 – 9/29/2024
After a brief illness, Bettye Blue Sullivan (79) of Lexington, Tennessee passed away Sunday September 29th, 2024 peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 15th, 1945 in Jackson, TN to Bob Evans and Bettye Blue Boston. Bettye was a graduate of Lexington High School and later completed her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from the University of TN, Chattanooga. She married John…