OBITUARIES

Aug 20, 2023

Timothy W. Nance, 72, devoted husband, a cherished father, and beloved member of the community, passed away surrounded by his family, on August 20, 2023, in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Born on November 27, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, to Howard and Elaine Grooms Nance. He was a faithful Christian who loved his Heavenly Father. Timmy leaves behind a legacy of...

Aug 13, 2023

Cindy Michelle Breazeale, 59, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Sunday morning, August 13, 2023, just 5 days shy of her 60th birthday. As formidable a pink-loving, leggings-hoarding, mani-pedi addicted fighter as she was, she lost her final argument with cancer, and returned to her Heavenly Father, surrounded by loved ones.

Cindy is survived by her parents, Jan...

Aug 6, 2023

James Lloyd England, 88, of Lewisburg, entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at NHC Lewisburg. He was born on November 16, 1934, to the late Riley and Alta Vera Selby England. He was a Christian and attended First Baptist Church Columbia. He worked at Teledyne as an electrical engineer. In James' spare time, his hobbies included photography...

Jul 26, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

James Larry Parks, 75, of Lewisburg, TN, passed away July 17, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1947, to James Oscar and Janet Lee Key Parks in Winchester, TN.

At the request of James Larry Parks, there will be no services.

Mr. Parks was a Vietnam Veteran who was enlisted in the Army for...

Jul 17, 2023

Lydia Cathleen Webb Merritt "Mousey" 81, of Lewisburg went to her heavenly home Monday, July 17, 2023. Longing to be in the arms of God she passed away at home, her final wish. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a daughter, Angela Merritt; grandchildren, Lydia Merritt and Timothy Isaac Merrit; great grandchild,...

Jul 16, 2023

Joyce Elaine Phipps, age 84, of Lewisburg, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2023.

She was born June 22, 1939, in Huntington, WV to the late Robert and Evelyn Cox. She was proceeded in death by her husband Rev. Samuel Phipps, son John Phipps, brother Bobby Cox and sisters Carolyn Pruitt and Sharon Rice....

Jul 13, 2023

Randall Darrell Dunn, 68 died July 13, 2023. Mr. Dunn was the son of the late Claude Darrell Dunn and Emily Neill Walker Dunn Logue.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Wills Dunn; one stepbrother, Robert Logue; one stepsister, Dusty Post; eight nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is preceded in...

Jul 11, 2023

Michael Joe Hayes, 49, beloved Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on July 11, 2023. He entered this world on January 2, 1974, in Bridgeport-Stevenson, AL, born to late James and Patsy Hayes Thomas.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Bills-McGaugh &...

Jul 2, 2023

Wanda Sue Wells Cashion, 77, of Lewisburg, departed this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born in Lincoln County to Hubert and Nannie Sue Wells. Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She has always had a love for helping others. On many occasions she contributed to local community fundraisers. She adored antiques, especially Fenton Glass....

Jun 29, 2023

John Hardin (Jack) Whaley passed away on June 29, 2023. He was the husband of Lana Kai Whaley and father of Piper Leara Whaley.

Born in Columbia, Tn on April 17, 1992. Jack was the son of Jill (John) Karby and Sean Whaley. He graduated from Marshall County High School. He graduated with high honors and was...

Jun 28, 2023

William Michael "Mike" Walker, 71, of Lewisburg, departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 while surrounded by his family. He was born on November 1, 1951, in Maury County, TN to Will C and Willie Pearl Holbert Walker. Mike was enlisted in the National Guard for 13 years. He attended Columbia State for 2 years and graduated from...

Jun 23, 2023

Joshua Ryan Melton, 28, of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, June 23, 2023.

Joshua has always been larger than life. He was loving, funny and one of the best friends you could have. He loved and lived his whole life bringing joy to everyone he knew. Even though Joshua had epilepsy, he never let it hold him...

Jun 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of John W Kiser, 96, announces his passing on the morning of June 13, 2023. Born in Giles County, but a resident of Cornersville for many years, he lived an amazing life from being a Corporal in the Army to obtaining his masters degree to becoming a professor. Bills-McGaugh...

May 26, 2023

Dana Victory, age 33, passed away on May 26, 2023. Dana was born in Detroit, MI to David John Thorpe and Evelyn Beck Thorpe. Dana will be missed by her close family members and friends, who she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Victory; sons Logan...

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Annette Long Bills Lawrie passed away at the age of 98 on Monday, May 22, 2023, while with her daughter and son-in-law in Slidell, Louisiana. Born in Lewisburg, Tennessee in September 1924, she was the daughter of Harold Long and Emalene Edith Warwick Bills of Bills & McGaugh Funeral Home founding. Annette was a life-long member of First...

May 17, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Wolaver, age 88, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at NHC Oakwood. She was born in Giles County on March 3, 1935, to Henry Clay and Solita Missouri Hazelwood Goetz. Mary enjoyed being outside in the garden working with her plants, and she also loved tending to her flowers in her yard.

Visitation...

May 13, 2023

Douglas (Dougie) Edward Becker, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was only 33 years old. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden death. Dougie was born on May 16, 1989, to Alonzo Stanley Chambers and the late Pamela Marie Becker.

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023, at...

May 5, 2023

Samantha Paige Lowe, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, returned to her Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the young age of 21. Samantha was born in Columbia, TN on October 22, 2001, to Steven Lowe and Martina Allen.

The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM,...

May 3, 2023

Nancy Hammond Cordle Stoltz of Lewisburg passed peacefully at home on May 3, 2023, surrounded by her husband, children, and several grandchildren. Nancy was born on December 31, 1939, in Ashland, Kentucky. In 1957, she graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio. After high school, she studied nursing at Grant Hospital School of Nursing. While attending nursing school,...