All Obituaries

Helen Marie Rhoads was born February 21, 1934, to John and Margaret Long McBee. She passed this life on September 26, 2022, at her home in Decherd, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Buford Rhoads; brothers, Hubert, Edward, Thurman, Earl, and John Thomas (J.T.) McBee; sisters, Gertrude McBee, Reba Derrick, and Ruby Craig. She moved with her parents to the Prairie Plains Community, Hillsboro, TN, when she was about twelve years old where she attended school and was...

Leesa Raaum passed this life September 18, 2022. She was born May 9, 1968, in El Paso, TX. She graduated from Manchester Central High School, class of 1986. She attended Middle Tennessee State University. As a child living in South Korea, she began learning to speak Korean. She was very athletic and loved playing softball. She was a member of the Jiffy Burger team, where you can still see her team picture on the back room far wall. She was a starter for The Misfits Travel team, where they...

Thomas Allen Demarest, age 76, passed away on September 11, 2022, after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Tom, as he was known to friends, was born on July 8, 1946, in New Jersey. In recent years, he was affectionately called PopPop or Papa. Tom and Carolyn Grosch met while in high school and married in 1966. Tom joined the U.S. Navy and Carolyn accompanied him to live in many different ports of call. During Tom’s 20 years of service, the family moved thirteen times and lived...

Mr. Herman Ronald Farris was born in Franklin County, TN on December 16, 1938, the son of the late Jesse and Eva Lena Farris.  He passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his residence in Manchester, TN.  Herman enjoyed playing golf, going fishing and hunting, and playing cards with his friends.  He also enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and birdwatching.  Herman’s favorite past time however was spending time with...

II Timothy 4:7- I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Judy Darlene Jackson, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She passed away peacefully at her residence while she was surrounded by her loving family.  Judy was a great Christain role model to all who knew her and she had such a kind and gentle heart which was apparent in her bright smile and friendly greetings. She loved her family dearly and...

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Mrs. Catherine Joy Powell Salter left her earthly home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born on February 13, 1930, in Summitville, TN, to the late William Oscar and Tennessee Caroline 'Carrie' Roberts Powell. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her brother, William Clayton Powell and son-in-law, Dewey Lee Dodson, Sr. A graduate of Manchester Central High School and MTSU, Catherine taught school for 43 years, primarily 3rd grade...