Obituaries

Obituaries for the Marshall County, TN Area

Joe Fleming

Joe Fleming

Oct 24, 2005

Joe Edward Fleming, age 74 of Lewisburg, TN, passed away Monday at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: H. W. and Callie Irvin Fleming; a sister: Edith Wharton; and a brother: William 'Bill' Fleming. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years: Joan Cyree Fleming; daughter: Shelia Henry Stacy; two sons:...

Willie Mai Sharp

Willie Mai Sharp

Oct 23, 2005

Mrs. Willie Mai Sharp, age 84, of Lewisburg, died Sunday evening in Marshall Medical Center. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Sydney & Annie Mai Fleming Rowland, retired from GENESCO, and a member of the Hickory Heights Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmie Joe Sharp in 1995. Mrs. Sharp...

Mildred Cheatham

Mildred Cheatham

Oct 23, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Cheatham, age 81, died Sunday morning in NHC-Oakwood. She was a native of Marshall County, daughter of the late Lee & Josie McCrory, a homemaker, and member of the Lewisburg First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Vergil Cheatham. Mrs. Cheatham is survived by three sons: Paul Jackie Cheatham of Dallas, GA, Charlie Lynna...

Billy Holman

Billy Holman

Oct 11, 2005

Mr. Billy Frank Holman, age 53, died Tuesday morning at his Lewisburg residence. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late R. P. and Fannie Noma Whitaker Holman. He was a graduate of Cornersville High School, and joined the Navy shortly after. Billy worked for Heil-Quaker Corporation for over 20 years, and was currently employed in maintenance...

Lester Brewer

Lester Brewer

Oct 10, 2005

Mr. Lester Ray Brewer, age 77 of Lewisburg, died Monday morning at his residence. He was a native of Waynesboro, TN and son of the late Frank Leonard and Jimmy Grace Nutt Brewer. He was a member of the Wayne County High School Class of 1947 and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he completed his Bachelor and...

Thomas McCoy, Sr

Thomas McCoy, Sr

Sep 24, 2005

Mr. Thomas E. McCoy, Sr, age 80 of Lewisburg, died Saturday in Marshall Medical Center. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Lucy Troop McCoy, retired from Faber-Castell Corporation, and a member of the Church Street Church of Christ. He is survived by three children: Jewel McCoy Scott of Pensecola, FL, Gayle...

Casimer ' 'Cas Kantosky

Casimer ' 'Cas Kantosky

Sep 7, 2005

Mr. Casimer Cas Kantosky, age 56 of Lewisburg, died Wednesday at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. A native of Berea, OH, he was the son of the late Walter Edward & Blanche Frances Kantosky. Cas was a Maintenance Technician with Saturn Corp., and held a Masters Level Certification in Vibration Analysis. He was a member of Belmont Church in Nashville,...

Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Aug 31, 2005

Mr. Andrew Johnson, age 55, died Wednesday evening in Kindred Hospital in Nashville. A native of Davidson Co., he was a construction worker and member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Johnson is survived by his mother: Claudia Johnson of Lewisburg; wife: Katherine Johnson of Nashville; 5 sisters: Valorie Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Lorraine Johnson, Freida Johnson, and Shirley Moore, all of...

Ruby Dean Winsett

Ruby Dean Winsett

Aug 31, 2005

Miss Ruby Dean Winsett, age 57, died Wednesday evening at her home in Shelbyville, following an extended illness. She was born in Fayetteville, and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. Ruby Dean led a simple life, enjoying car rides, music, the people around her, and the fall of the year. She is survived by her parents: Darwin and Ruby King...

Martha Woolbright

Martha Woolbright

Aug 28, 2005

Mrs. Martha Jane Woolbright, age 85 , died Sunday at NHC-Oakwood. A native of Eldon, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Dixon Collier and Etta Jane Tudor Phillips, and a homemaker. She is survived by five children: Richard Oxford of Belfast, Janie Joyce Frank of Bakersfield, CA, Robert Glenn Woolbright of Shelbyville, Brenda Barton of Bakersfield, CA, and...

Dorris Wright

Dorris Wright

Aug 20, 2005

Mr. Dorris Wright, age 70 of Lewisburg, died Saturday morning in Winchester. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Emma Chrisman Wright, and retired from Walker Die Casting and Genesco, with 27 years of service. He was a member of the Lewisburg Methodist Chapel and served his country in the United States Army....

Sarah Kay Bowden

Sarah Kay Bowden

Aug 10, 2005

Mrs. Sarah Kay Matthews Bowden, age 54, died Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by her family, at her Lewisburg residence. Mrs. Bowden was the daughter of the late William Edwin and Sarah Christine Kit Wall Matthews and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church. She received her Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Guidance & Counseling from Middle TN State University. Kay...

James Glymp

James Glymp

Aug 1, 2005

Mr. James Wesley Glymp, age 62 of Lewisburg, died Monday evening in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Joseph Arlo and Ada Belle Adair Glymp, retired from Mead Containers and a member of the Nazarene church. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War,...

Gordon Winford Leonard

Gordon Winford Leonard

Jul 29, 2005

Gordon Winford Leonard, age 67, died Friday at his Lewisburg residence. A native of the Farmington Community, he was the son of the late Cyril A. and Lillie Winford Leonard, retired supervisor with Sanford Corporation, and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Howard and Frank Leonard, and is survived by a...

J W Smith

J W Smith

Jul 15, 2005

Mr. J. W. Smith, age 71 of Lewisburg, died Friday morning in Maury Regional Hospital. A native of Lincoln Co, he was the son of the late Tom and Ally Smith, and a member of the Baptist church. He was a truck driver for Nora Mills and Deason, and retired from the maintenance department of ICP. He is survived by...

Mac Bruington

Mac Bruington

Jul 7, 2005

Mr. Mac Bruington, age 90 of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Lewisburg, died Thursday, July 7, 2005. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles and LuAnna Bessie Roberts Bruington. Mr. Bruington was a retired service manager with General Electric Radio division and a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Chesterfield, VA. Known as W4NJE, Mac was a...

Alvin Winston Rutledge, Jr

Alvin Winston Rutledge, Jr

Jul 6, 2005

Alvin Winston Rutledge Jr, age 52, formerly of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, July 6 at his home in Kodiak, Alaska. A native of Marshall County, Winston was the son of Alvin Winston Rutledge who preceded him in death and Frances Murdock Rutledge Cater of Kodiak, Alaska. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Blain Cater. Winston was educated in...

Joe Billy Pruitt

Joe Billy Pruitt

Jul 2, 2005

Mr. Joe Billy Pruitt, age 84, died Saturday in Hillside Hospital in Pulaski. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Willie & Ruby Pruitt and retired from Faber-Castell with over 30 years of service. He grew up in the Yell Community and was raised in the New Hope Methodist Church. Mr. Pruitt was a member...

Sydney Murl Miss Leonard

Sydney Murl Miss Leonard

Jun 30, 2005

Sydney Murl Leonard was born December 2, 1912 at the Leonard Family home in the Possum Trot Community of Marshall County. She was the third of four children of Tolbert Stuart and Eunice Hamilton Leonard. An unnamed infant brother died shortly after birth and her other two brothers preceded her in death: Hugh Albert Leonard and Jessie Elbert Leonard. Miss...

Maribelle Young

Maribelle Young

Jun 26, 2005

Mrs. Maribelle C. Young, age 84 of Lewisburg, died Sunday morning in NHC-Oakwood. A native of Rome, TN, she was the daughter of the late Julian & Mary Carter Cooksey, a homemaker and mother, and member of the Lewisburg First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Horace B. Young in Oct. 2000 a son: Ben Young...

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