All Obituaries

Billy Michael Beecham, age 64, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, April 07, 2020 at Diversicare of Smyrna in Smyrna, TN. He was a native of Florence, AL, and an optometrist with Walmart.  He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Ed Beecham; and his wife, Georgianna Singleton Beecham. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Coleman of Lawrenceburg, TN; one daughter, Becky Willis (Steven) of Smyrna, TN; two sons, Joseph Beecham of Smyrna, TN and Benjamin Beecham (Leslie) of Sulphur...

Ned Eggleston Sullivan, age 78, of Lynnville, TN passed away Friday, April 03, 2020.  He was a native of Williamson County, TN, retired farmer, former road construction supervisor, and a member of Lynnville Church of Christ.  Mr. Sullivan was an Eagle Scout, an avid horseman, and a 3 year starter on the UT football team.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Russell and Lucille King Sullivan; and two brothers, Clyde Russell Sullivan and James Landon Sullivan. He...

Larry Blaine Clayton, age 78, of Summertown, TN passed away peacefully at home onThursday, April 02, 2020.  He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Union Carbide, and a member of Chapel Grove Church of Christ.  He was also a member of American Bowling Association and the Lawrence County Classic Car Club.  Mr. Clayton served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Clayton; and his mother, Marjorie Walker Clayton. He is...

Frank Dewey Clark, Jr., age 83, of Henryville, TN passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.  He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired rural mail carrier, drove a school bus for 13 years, and a farmer.  He was also a member of Ethridge Masonic Lodge No. 777 and Henryville United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Dewey Clark, Sr. and Vera Martha Hunter Clark. He is survived by his wife, Ruth...

Lawrence Newman Cotter, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg.  He was a native of Springfield, TN, a graduate of Austin Peay State University and Nashville School of Law, retired CEO and President of Commerce Union Bank, and owner of Cotter Company.  Mr. Cotter served as former State of Tennessee assistant commissioner of banking.  He was also a member of the Middle Tennessee Cutting Horse Association and Sacred Heart...

Michael Neal "Mike" Thompson, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, retired from Murray Ohio Service Department, and of the Christian Faith.  He was an avid sports fan and music lover.  He was preceded in death by his father, Brown Thompson. He is survived by his mother, Willa Thompson of Lawrenceburg, TN; one brother, Rick Thompson of Lawrenceburg, TN; two...

Anthony Dwight Johnson, age 65, of Nashville, TN passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, substitute teacher for Wilson County Schools, and a member of Northside Church of Christ in Goodlettsville, TN.  Mr. Johnson was an avid sports fan, song leader, and loved his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Leslie and Martha Frances Wilkerson Johnson; and two brothers,...

Billy Joe Caperton, age 86, of Westpoint, TN passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL.  He was a native of Wayne County, TN, retired from General Motors, and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  Mr. Caperton served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Gladys Nelson Caperton; one brother, James Jackson Caperton; and one sister, Eva Carlene Caperton Story. He is survived by his...

Dorinda Joyce Hulen Woods, age 72, of Corinth, TX passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 with her family by her side in Denton, TX.  She was born to Frank and Dora Lee Hulen on March 29, 1947 in Lawrenceburg, TN.  She grew up with lots of family around on a small farm.  She attended Middle Tennessee State University and received a bachelor's degree in biology.    Dorinda married Robert Michael Woods on May 23, 1968.  They traveled alot together because he was...

Shelby Jean Grimsley, age 83, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her residence.  She was a native of Porterdale, GA, retired from South Central Human Resource Agency, and a member of First United Methodist Church.  She was also a member of Friends of the Lawrence County Public Library and The Study Club; and helped with Habitat for Humanity, She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elsie Blackstone Estes; her husband, Donald Eugene Grimsley; one...