Obituaries
Donna Ray Davis
Feb 22, 2025
Donna Ray Davis, age 67, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away February 22, 2025. She was born July 29, 1957 to the late Lewis Ray Davis and Delma Myrtle Howell Davis in Lafayette, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Loucille Howell and Cordell and Ada Davis.
Donna is survived by her long-life friend,...
Stephanie West Gober
Feb 22, 2025
Stephanie West Gober, age 62, of Red Boiling Springs, TN, passed away February 22, 2025. She was born December 28, 1962 to the late Raymond Leon West and Carol Elaine Hodges West in Portland, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Leon Whitson.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Gober; her sons, Dustin...
Betty Mae Summers
Feb 6, 2025
Ms. Betty Summers, age 81, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away February 6, 2025. She was born May 1, 1943 in Orlinda, TN to the late Lindsey and Florine Gregory.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Summers; her son, Clay Summers; her brothers, Jimmy, Larry, R.B., Jackie, Bruce, Roger, Lynn and Donald; her sisters,...
Betty Jo Howell
Feb 4, 2025
Betty Jo Brown Howell, age 90, of Westmoreland, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2025. She was born March 11, 1934 to the late Joe Leslie Brown and Vera Williams Brown in Bethpage, TN.
Betty grew up on a farm and learned the meaning of hard work. She was the last of six children, Homer...
Carl Ray Pedigo
Feb 2, 2025
Mr. Carl Ray Pedigo, age 89, of the Rocky Mound Community, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1935 to the late Finis Idle Pedigo and Nina Ethelene Stinson Pedigo in Macon County, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife nearly 66...
Ruth Craig
Jan 30, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Craig, age 88, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away January 30, 2025. She was born October 7, 1936 to the late Sanford Samuel Sanders and Bessie Annie Jernigan Sanders in Big Sandy, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Muldoon; her son-in-law, Ricky Sweatt; and her grandson, Joe David Sweatt.
She is survived...
Harold R Smith
Jan 25, 2025
Harold R. Smith, age 81, of Gallatin, TN (formerly of Westmoreland), passed away January 25, 2025. He was born to the late Arlis and Minnie "Lola" Dyer Smith on October 15, 1943 in Westmoreland, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie (Dorothy) Butcher.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Precilla...
Lisa Thompson
Jan 23, 2025
Lisa Ann Thompson, age 60, of Castalian Springs, TN, passed away January 23, 2025. She was born March 18, 1964 to the late Gerald Fay Freeman and Patricia Moss in Gallatin, TN.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Johnny Leon Thompson; her children, Lisa (Jonathan) Barton, Troy (Ashley) Pewitt, Brandon (Elizabeth) Thompson and Darrell (Megan) Thompson; her grandchildren,...
Capt. Shelly Estes
Jan 21, 2025
Capt. Shelly Estes, 46, of Westmoreland, TN passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born to the Jackie Lee Gregory and Judy Faye Gregory Eaton in Gallatin, TN on October 14, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Katelyn Estes; father, Jackie Lee Gregory; and greeted by a host of loved ones that have passed before.
Shelly is survived...
Frank Terry Lauderdale
Jan 20, 2025
Mr. Frank Terry Lauderdale, age 79, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Frank's life was a testament to faith, love, and devotion.
Frank was the cherished husband of Idell Lauderdale, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love for nearly 53 years. Together, they built a family full of...
Ernest Casteel
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Ernest Casteel, 64, of Cottontown, TN passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born to the late Ernest and Janie Casteel in Gallatin, TN on March 15, 1960.
Ernest is survived by his sons, Tommy Casteel, Timothy Casteel and Christopher Casteel; 11 Grandchildren; his brothers, Claude Leath and Joe Casteel; nieces, Johnie Miles (Dino), Christine Casteel, Teresa (Floyd) Pedigo...
Roger Akin
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. Robert "Roger" Akin, age 77, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away on January 13, 2025. He was born in Macon County, TN to the late Ernest and Sarah Mae Akin on July 27, 1947.
Mr. Roger owned a used car lot for decades, as well as being a law enforcement officer for 32 years. Roger was saved by the grace of...
Dwayne Allen Bowman
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Dwayne Allen Bowman, age 59, of Adolphus, KY passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born in Detroit, MI to Bobby Joe and Dorothy Bowman on June 30, 1965.
Dwayne is survived by his mother, Dorothy Bowman; his daughter, Maria; brothers, Edward and Timmy; his sister, Laura; and many loving friends and extended family.
He is preceded in death by...
Raul Valente Palomo Carrillo
Jan 3, 2025
Raul Valente Palomo Carrillo, age 40, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away January 3, 2025. He was born March 4, 1984 to Luz Carrillo and Raul Palomo.
Raul is survived by his mother, Luz Carrillo; his father, Raul Palomo; his daughter, Alexa Palomo; his son, Raul Palomo; his sister Karina Palomo; and his brother, Arxeniz Carrillo.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday,...
Clairal D. "Pete" Davis
Dec 30, 2024
Mr. Clairal D. Davis, also known as Pete, age 97, of Gallatin, TN passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born in Allen County, KY to the late Wirdney and Vera Davis on May 2, 1927.
Mr. Pete worked as a Funeral Director for many years. His first job was as a school teacher in a 2 room country school...
Sharon Kay Whitson
Dec 25, 2024
Sharon Kay Whitson, age 54, of Bethpage, TN, passed away on December 25, 2024. She was born June 1, 1970 to Ricky Joe Dillard and Judy Kay Warren in Indianapolis, IN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Whitson; her father, Ricky Joe Dillard; and her brother, Ricky Dillard.
She is survived by her children, Tori Desha Groves (Chris...
Billy M. Cothron
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. Billy Cothron, age 83, of Westmoreland, TN passed away on December 21, 2024.
He is survived by his son, Marty Cothron; grandchildren, Treavor Cothron, Abigail Chupp, Clay Cothron and Lana Cothron; Five Great-Grandchildren; and his nephew, James Shadix.
Mr. Cothron is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Cothron; his parents, John and Pearl Cothron; his brother, Donald Cothron; and his...
Steven Edward Davis
Dec 18, 2024
Steven Edward Davis, age 45, passed away on December 18, 2024. He was born to Kenneth Davis and Patricia Layma Dakhoo in Nashville, Tennessee on February 25, 1979.
Steven is survived by his father, Kenneth Davis; mother, Patricia Layma Dakhoo; fiance, Holly Brawner; brothers, William Davis, Kenneth Davis, Michael Davis; brother-in-law, Daniel Carver; children, Chelsea Robinson, Brandon Owen, Adriana Owen; grandchildren,...
Carol Jean Akins
Dec 16, 2024
Carol Jean Akins, age 77, of Bethpage, TN, passed away December 16, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Thomas Whited and Sadie Louise Adcock; husband, Harold Dorris Akins; her sisters, Francis Roark and Dot Carver.
She is survived by her children, Kim (Morris) Hogue of Scottsville, KY and Tonya (Jesse) Hodges of Bastrop, TX; her grandchildren, Cortney (Larry)...
William Dell Freeland
Dec 15, 2024
William Dell Freeland, age 76, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away December 15, 2024. He was born October 28, 1948 to the late Charles Eugene Freeland and Lenora Pearl Cline in Portland, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryant Freeland and Darrell Freeland.
Mr. Freeland is survived by his wife, Sharon Casteel Freeland; his children,...