Ms Bobbie Lue Grisham, age 89 of Carthage, TN passed away Friday March 29, 2024 in Huntsville, AL. Gods Kingdom has received a true angel into their flock, and she will be greatly mourned by all who knew her.

Ms Grisham was born in Smith County, TN on December 12, 1934, daughter of the late James E. (Pony) Grisham and Minnie Warren Grisham. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, a sister: Beverley Grisham and her beloved nephew Loften Bryant Jr.

Ms Grisham was a 1953 graduate of Gordonsville High School. She began working at A. J. Hall Exxon Distribution Center and retired after
40+ years of faithful service. She then continued her working career at Community Bank of Smith County, now Wilson Bank and Trust for 22 years until her retirement in 2021.

Ms Grisham has resided with her great niece Felicia Weston and her family in Somerville, AL for the last several years, while never missing any opportunity to visit her home in Carthage.

Ms Grisham is survived by a sister, Lavona Bryant of New Middleton, TN; nephew, Van Bryant of Carthage, TN; niece, Polly Bryant of New Middleton, TN; great niece and caregiver, Felica (Jeremy) Weston and great-great nephews, Loften and Raylan Weston of Somerville, AL; great niece, Minda (Zack) Grover of Gordonsville, TN; great nephew, Robert (Jessica) Bryant of Madison, TN; great nieces, Megan (Dustin) Malone of New Middleton TN; great-great nephew Jaxon Malone of New Middleton, TN and great-great niece Savanna Malone of New Middleton, TN. She also leaves behind countless others whose life she has touched with her kindness and selfless nature.

A special mention to all those who she worked with at Wilson Bank and Trust.

Ms Grisham is at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes where funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 11 AM with Elder Michael Nesbitt officiating and Rusty McDonald, Joe Vance, and Andy West bringing the eulogy. Interment will follow in Smith County Memorial Gardens Carthage, TN.

Pallbearers: Van Bryant, Van Robert Bryant, Jr, Jeremy Weston, Loften Weston, Jason Hall, and Stephen Russell.

Mrs. Grisham’s family will receive friends on Monday April 1, 2024 from 4 PM to 8 PM and on Tuesday April 2, 2024 from 9AM until service time at 11 AM.

Ms Grisham,s family request that memorial donations in her memory be made to the Smith County Humane Society.

Mrs. Jean Upchurch, age 56 of Carthage, died Thursday morning, March 28 at Riverview Regional in Carthage.   She is survived by: husband, Scottie Upchurch; 3 children, Daisy May Davis (Kevin Dewayne Meadows) of Westmoreland, Connie Lynn Davis of Westmoreland, Katrina Renay Stewart of Carthage; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Upchurch will be cremated at Cumberland Family Services. No service is scheduled at this time.

Miss Alpha Smith of South Carthage and a longtime Nashville resident died peacefully at 2:28 a.m. Monday morning March 25, 2024 at the age of 74 at the Pavilion in South Carthage where she had made her home to be near her brother since March 21, 2022. She was under the care of Gentiva Hospice of Livingston.

Miss Smith was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and she will be laid to rest beside her mother in section three at the Ridgewood Cemetery also in Carthage. A memorial Celebration of Life will be held at the The Pavilion Senior Living in South Carthage on April 7th from 2:30-3:30 PM.

Miss Smith was born Alpha Pearl Smith in Tompkinsville in Monroe County, Kentucky on August 30, 1949 and was one of two children, a daughter and a son, of the late P. T. Smith and Gertrude Corkin Smith Savage who died at the age of 87 on May 8, 2007.

She attended Smith County High School and where she was a member of the graduating class of 1967. There she majored in home economics and was a member of the home economics class all four years of high school. It was stated of her in the ‘67 annual; “Strength and honor are her clothing”.

She was director of catering at the former Baptist Hospital in Nashville, now Ascension Saint Thomas Mid-Town Hospital, and where she was employed for thirty five years before retiring in 2009

While living in Carthage she attended and was a member of the Carthage Church of Christ.

She will be missed by her brother, Eddie Smith of the Pavilion, cousins, friends, Pavilion employees, and fellow co-workers.

The Smith family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials be made to The Peterson Foundation for Parkinson.

On the morning of March 25, 2024 our mother, Margaret Ann Briggs, also known by some as “Marge”’ or “Margie” went to be with the Lord at the age of 82. She was home with her family in Murfreesboro, TN. Born to Harrison and Myrtle Abbott in Co-Op, Kentucky on June 21, 1941 Margaret was the second youngest in a family of 13.

Margaret grew up in Ozark, OH and graduated from Bellsville High School in 1959. She soon met and married our dad, Larry Briggs, Sr. at a young age and embarked on the life of a Navy wife. After moving to Virginia and Jacksonville, they eventually settled in Zephyrhills, FL with their five boys. While our dad was often deployed at sea, my mother ran the household with efficiency. She kept a enviably clean house, expressed her love language in good food, and managed getting to multiple sports and activities with gusto. She also studied floristry in Plant City, Florida, working her floral magic both as a florist at Publix and on arrangements at home.

Mom was a dedicated wife to our dad, sharing a love of fishing and sports. Anyone who knew Margaret knew she also loved her boys, Elvis, dancing, a healthy dose of laughter, and family gatherings. Nothing made her happier than having her whole family together telling funny stories. Most of all, Margaret loved the Lord. She led by example, always expressing kindness, compassion, and hospitality. You always felt the glow of her welcome.

Her life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, the lives she touched, and the love she shared. Her presence will be deeply missed, but we rejoice in knowing she is home.

She is survived by her sons Anthony (Leigh) Briggs, Rick (Jerene) Briggs, Larry (Susan) Briggs, Terry (fiancée Pamela Martinez) Briggs, Mark (Katie) Briggs, and sister Emma Jean (Toby) Weber. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren who loved her very much.

She is predeceased by her husband, Larry Briggs, Sr., parents, and 11 siblings.

Mr. Parker Goolsby, age 83 of Lebanon and long-time resident of South Carthage, died Monday morning, March 25 at Vanderbilt-Wilson in Lebanon.  He is survived by: wife, Jessie Taylor Goolsby; sister, Lois Knight and husband Roy Jr of South Carthage; 2 children, Dr. Amy Self of Jackson, TN, Susan Barner and husband Bill of Knoxville; step-children, Kathy Sherfield and husband Rodger of South Carthage, Bud Taylor and wife Melissa of Nashville; grandchildren, Lauren Evans and husband Kris of Franklin, TN, Ryan Self and wife Kristen of Trenton, TN, Dr. Josh Self and wife Gracie of Birmingham, Alabama, Caleb Self of New York City, Ethan Self and wife Madeline of Waco, Texas, Eli Self of Nashville, Glenn Slack of Baxter, Lane Slack of Memphis, Seth Taylor of Nashville. 

Family and friends will gather at Dixon Springs Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 PM.  Ryan Self and Josh Self will present Scripture and Prayer.  Honorary pallbearers are: Bill Barner, Ryan Self, Dr. Josh Self, Ethan Self, Caleb Self, Eli Self, Seth Taylor, Glenn Slack, Lane Slack.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

The family has requested memorials to South Carthage Missionary Baptist Church or Beckwith Missionary Baptist Church

Mr. Gordons Jenkins, age 70, of the Rome community, passed away Monday morning, March 25, at his home. He is survived by wife, Barbara Jenkins; daughter Amy Hunt and husband Trey of Gordonsville; sister, June Bohanon of Red Boiling Sprigs; grandchildren Ariel Coker, Ren Coker; great grand son ,Zayden Rowlett.

Mr. Jenkins is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his service will be conducted on Thursday morning, March 28, at 11:00 AM with Edward L. Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Trey Hunt, Ren Coker, Dale Woodard, Ricky Woodard, Brian Martin, Donnie Key.

The family will receive friends at the Carthage Chapel beginning on Wednesday from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Thursday from 9:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM.

The family requests memorials to the Zayden Rowlett scholarship fund.

Mr. Frank Owens, age 68, of the Difficult Community, died Sunday morning, March 24. He is survived by wife, Penny Owens; three children, Keisha Avendano and husband Rene of Grant, Joseph Owens and wife, Janna of Defeated Creek, Jon Owens and special friend Kristin White of Difficult, three brothers; Jimmy Owens and wife Gayle of Murfreesboro, Wayne Owens of Gallatin, Freddie Owens of Franklin, father in law and mother in law; Jimmy and Betty Brown of Elmwood; special friend and neighbor, Wendell Sowers of Difficult.

Mr. Owens is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his services will be conducted on Thursday afternoon, March 28,at 1:00 PM with Eld. Michael Nesbitt officiating. Interment at Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Matthew Nesbitt, Daniel Padgett, Stephen Brown, Justin McCall, Zach Stalling, Wendell Sowers.

The family will receive friends at the Carthage Chapel beginning on Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursday 10:00 AM until service at 1:00 PM.

A Carthage native, Mrs. Nannette Carter Martin, has passed from this world into eternity on Thursday afternoon March 21, 2024, at the home of her daughter Courtney in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Funeral services from the Clark Memorial United Methodist Church located at 1014 14th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208, are scheduled to be conducted on Saturday afternoon March 30th at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Martin’s pastor Rev. Toi King the officiant.

The Carter and Martin families will receive family and friends at Sanderson in Carthage on Friday, March 29th from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. with Rev. Wendell Wilkie Winfree giving the benedictory prayer and on Saturday at Clark Memorial U. M. C. from 12 noon until the services at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Martin was born Nannette Carter at the former McFarland Hospital in Lebanon on December 20, 1953 and was one of five children, four daughters and a son, of the late Stonewall Community native Willie Roy Carter, who died at the age of 69 on July 18, 1994 and Robbie Key Garrett Carter (formerly of Riddleton) who died at the age of 91 on November 7, 2019.

Ms. Martin was a member of the 1971 graduating class at Smith County High School where she had a triple major, social studies, mathematics, and science. She also was a member of the pep club all four years, a member of the Future Homemakers of America her freshman and senior years and served as class treasurer during her senior year. She participated in the spring festival and fall festival, both her freshman year, was in the junior play cast, was a participant in the speech club the junior and senior year and was in the district speech contest her junior year. She was also a member of the “Black & Gold” staff her senior year.

It was stated about her character in the ’71 Owl yearbook; “The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others”.

Following, high school, she attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where she majored in Family and Consumer Sciences and Fashion Merchandising and minored in English. At MTSU, she was lauded for her design and extensive fashion knowledge. While there she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Psi chapter as one of the 16 charter members of the sorority on the campus on October 27, 1973.

After graduating from MTSU in 1975, she remained in middle Tennessee. In one of her early positions as a research counselor with the Cooperative Extension, Public Service and Continuing Education department of Tennessee State University, she was assigned to the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville. In this role, she conducted research on rural elderly black citizens in the region, which resulted in a number of initiatives for continuing education and craft development for the elderly.

After relocating to Nashville, she served as a Resource Management Specialist for the Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, School of Agriculture, Tennessee State University. In this role, she oversaw human resources, staff training and developed research projects in conjunction with faculty. Notable achievements include directing the Research Apprenticeship Program and co-chairing the Annual University Wide Research Symposium for several years. In both endeavors, she elevated and expanded the scope of these initiatives. She retired from the Division of Research and Institutional Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Tennessee State University in 2017 after more than 40 years of outstanding service to the institution.

Throughout all of her many professional accomplishments, she endeavored to be good and loving parent to her only child, Courtney, whom she educated and loved with great care.

As a child, she and her family were active members of Braden United Methodist Church in Carthage. After relocating to Nashville, she joined Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women.

Nannette was a gracious and learned person who always sought to befriend and uplift those around her. The footprints she made upon our hearts will remain forever, as will her dear precious smile. She had a deep abiding faith in God and walked ever toward the light of his word, following those convictions. She is now free of the cares of this earthly life and is tenderly held in the arms of her Jesus.

 She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Courtney J. Martin and husband James Henry Dickerson II of Woodbridge, Connecticut; grandson, Søren August Gabriel Dickerson also of Woodbridge, three sisters, Olivia Carter of Murfreesboro, Carmen Carter of Mount Juliet, Jessica Carter Stewart also of Mount Juliet; brother, Kyle Carter of Carthage; nephew, Royce Carter and niece, Robbie Ceara Pearl Stewart and grand nieces, Harmoni Kei Carter, Kylie Danielle Carter and Triniti Michaela Carter as well as a host of devoted cousins and friends.

Ms. Terri Bull, age 64 of South Carthage, died Sunday, March 17 at Smith County Health and Rehab.  She is survived by: son, John Bull and wife Jessica Agee Bull of South Carthage; sister, Sharon Williams Treat of Mt. Juliet; 2 brothers, Randall Williams of Charlotte, Ricky Williams and wife Ophelia of Winchester; 5 grandchildren, Jordan Boyce and Brianna of Lebanon, Caleb Bull and fiancee’ Brooke Martin of Murfreesboro, Emma Bull of Lebanon, Addie and Anna Cripps; Honorary sister, Sandra Stahr of Murfreesboro.

Ms. Bull will be cremated at Cumberland Family Service.  Memorial Service at a later date.

Mr. Gregg Kemple age 77 of South Carthage died on Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 at his Gibbs Landing Drive home with his wife at his bedside. He was pronounced deceased at 3:03 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville who had been assisting Mrs. Kemple with his care during his final days on earth.

Mr. Kemple’s pastor, Bro. Ron Ralph will officiate at the 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon March 22nd funeral services which will be conducted from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery.

The Kemple family will receive friends at Sanderson in Carthage only on Friday March 22nd from 11 a.m. until the services at 1 p.m.

He was one of four children, three sons and a daughter, and the last surviving child of the late James Sweeney Kemple Jr. who died September 28, 2002 at the age of 86 and Doris Applegate Kemple who died September 14, 1988 at the age of 71 and was born Gregg Alan Kemple in East Liverpool in Columbiana County, Ohio on November 21, 1946.

A sister, Mrs. Sherri Kemple Paulson preceded Gregg in death as did his two brothers, Mr. Kim Kemple who died at the age of 53 on October 19, 2005 and Mr. Gary J. Kemple also preceded him in death.

Mr. Kemple was a 1964 graduate of East Liverpool High School in East Liverpool, Ohio and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

At the Donelson Nazarene Church on October 8, 1988, he was united in marriage to South Carthage native, the former Devon Renee Torrence.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in the Tanglewood Community.

Mr. Kemple began his career with the Hill’s Stores chain and after the purchase by Wal-Mart retired as a District Manager for the Wal-Mart Corporation.

Surviving in addition to his wife Renee, of over thirty five years, is a sister-in-law, Susan Kemple of Akron, Ohio; nephew, Jason Kemple of Akron, Ohio and his children, Isabelle, Kiera, Grace, and Caden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sammy Bob Torrence and wife Peggy Porter Torrence of South Carthage; brother-in-law, Bob Torrence of Chestnut Mound and his children, Bo Torrence and wife Sarah of Chestnut Mound and children, Jaxson and Madelyn, Alyssa Waggoner and husband Hayden and children, Everly and Maddox, Faith Torrence of Gordonsville.

The Kemple family requests memorials to the Cornerstone Baptist Church Building Fund or Missionary Fund.

A beautiful person inside and out, Virginia Lester Agee, shared her warmth with her family and friends for 99 years until her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on March 18, 2024, much to their sorrow.

Born November 13, 1924 in Dayton, OH, a daughter of the late Jack Lester, Sr, and Beulah Mai Williams Lester. She graduated from Gordonsville High School and Tennessee Tech University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling. Her love for helping others was apparent. She deeply enjoyed her time as the guidance counselor at Gordonsville High School. An educator who was “called” to her profession, she was much loved by students and colleagues alike. Above all, she was a devoted wife and mother.

She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ivy C. Agee, Jr on June 7, 1942, and shortly thereafter sent him to World War II, not to see him again until the war was over. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2019, after 78 years of marriage. Along with her adoring husband and parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by Son; Dan Oliver Agee, Father-in-Law; Ivy C. Agee, Sr., Mother-in-Law; Hettie Lucille Gwaltney Agee, and Siblings; Ronnie Lester, Jack Lester, Jr, Bill Lester, and Jean Lannon.

Never one to sit around, Virginia was very active in the Gordonsville United Methodist Church. She was one of the pillars of the church and supported it with her “prayers, presence, tithes, and efforts.” Virginia was also very active in her community, participating in and observing the daily life of Gordonsville, TN, from her home on Main Street where she lived for 70+ years.

She was a friend and confidante to many. She was loved greatly and will be forever missed.

She is survived by devoted daughter and son-in-law; Celia (Mort) Stein. Sister; Nancy Walker. Grandchildren; Amanda (Tommy) Dillehay, Matt (Dana) Stein, Jake (Rhea) Stein, and Daniel Agee. Three great-grandchildren; Kelsi (Dylan) Davis, Maura Basil, and Jonah (Sarah) Stein. Two great-great grandsons; Ryder Stein and Cade Stein.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Agee are scheduled to be conducted from the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2PM with Bro. Dickie Johnson officiating. Eulogies will be delivered by Margaret Eastes Scott and Jane Bass Turner. Interment will follow in the Gordonsville Cemetery with Bro. Floyd Massey officiating.

Visitation with the family will be at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Wednesday from 4PM until 6PM and on Thursday from 12PM until service time at 2PM.

Memorials may be made to Gordonsville United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Gordonsville Public Library, or the Smith County Humane Society.

The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Virginia’s loving and devoted caregivers: Bobbie Eastes, Thomasene Grisham, Jennifer Schwan, Connie Rumley, Anne Hawthorne, and Clara Sadler.

Mrs. Carole Ann Norris of Carthage was pronounced deceased at the age of 65 at 11:45 a.m. Friday morning March 15, 2015 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage after becoming gravely ill at her Horizon Circle home.

A memorial service to celebrate her life is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial beside her husband will be at a later date to be scheduled at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born Carole Ann Dickerson in Nashville on September 28, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Roy Cecil Dickerson who died October 15, 2021 at the age of 80 and Patsy Lee Satterfield Dickerson who died May 19, 1992 at the age of 49.

She was a 1976 graduate at Smith County High School where she majored in Home Economics and studied all four years and was a member of the Pep Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Norris who preceded her in death at the age of 54 on May 28, 2012 while they were residing in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Also preceding her in death was a step-son, Michael Wayne Norris Jr. who died in February of 2023.

Mrs. Norris was a former warehouse logistics operator.

She was a non-denominational Christian.

Surviving is her son, Jim Law and wife April Shrum Law of the Hogans Creek Community; brother, Roy Dickerson of South Carthage; grandson, Cooper Law of the Hogans Creek Community; step daughter, Crystal Norris; six step grandchildren, Jacob, Jaxon, Jagger, Tyler, Candace, and Makayla.

Ms. Renee Palmore age 44 of Carthage was pronounced deceased at 1:47 a.m. Saturday morning March 16th shortly after arrival at the Tri-Star Stone Crest Medical Center E. R. in Smyrna after suffering an apparent heart failure.

Funeral services from the North Carthage Baptist Church are scheduled to be conducted Tuesday afternoon March 19th at 1 p.m. with the church pastor, Eld. Anthony Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Section three at the Ridgewood Cemetery.

The Palmore family will receive friends at the church only on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the services at 1 p.m.

Ms. Palmore was born Jean Renee Palmore in Nashville on May 21, 1979 and was the second of two daughters born to Barbara H. Burlison of LaVergne and the late James P. Palmore who died in 1987 at the age of 47

Ms. Palmore was a recipient of her General Education Degree.

She was saved at the age of 43 and was baptized into the full fellowship of the North Carthage Baptist Church by Eld. Anthony Dixon.

She was a former drug store clerk.

Surviving in addition to her mother Barbara, is her only sibling, a sister, B. Jeanette Whitman of Carthage.

Mrs. Lucy Midgett Hackett, a devoted Christian who loved her family endlessly, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 at 2:21 a.m. at the age of 83 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. She was born December 17, 1940 and was a native of the Popes Hill Community in Smith County.

Mrs. Hackett had been in failing health but had been cared for by her loving husband, Kemmel, on a daily basis on their Ben Green Road farm in the Tuckers Crossroads Community until admitted to the hospital on March 11, 2024.

Memorial services conducted by her pastor, Eld. Junior Dickerson, are scheduled to Celebrate her Life on Tuesday afternoon March 19th, at 5 p.m. from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral home. At a later date, interment will be in the Garden of Everlasting Life at the Smith County Memorial Gardens.

The Hackett family will receive friends and family at Sanderson in Carthage on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 from 3 p.m. until the 5 p.m. memorial service.

She was one of six children, three daughters and three sons and was the fifth child born to the late Charlie Robinson Midgett who passed at the age of 78 in 1976 and Mary Ann Thompson Midgett who passed at the age of 92 in 1996.

Mrs. Hackett was the last of the six siblings to enter Heaven. The two sisters were Yvonne Midgett Montgomery Maxwell who passed at the age of 75 in 2003 and Charlotte Midgett Owen who passed at the age of 83 in 2018. Her brothers were Harold Midgett who passed at the age of 85 in 2011, Bobby Midgett who passed at the age of 52 in 1982, and Raymond Midgett who passed at the age of 18 months in 1945.

Mrs. Hackett was also preceded in death by her son-n-law, Jerry Jarrard, who lost a long battle to cancer at the age of 56 in 2016.

She was saved at the age of 14 on August 1954 and was baptized by Eld. Phocian Gibbs into the full fellowship of the Plunketts Creek Missionary Baptist Church in the Rock City Community.

Mrs. Hackett was a member of the 1959 graduating class of Smith County High School where she was a member of the Beta Club, band queen attendant and treasurer her junior year. She was President of the Art Club her senior year and participated in chorus and art classes throughout high school.

At the New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in the Pea Ridge Community on October 2, 1959, she was united in marriage to James Kemmel Hackett by Eld. Phocian Gibbs who came out to their car and performed the ceremony there.

Mrs. Hackett was an artist at heart and taught art at Union Heights Elementary School in the 1960’s. Once becoming a mother, she devoted her life to her family. She returned to work in dietary department at Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School for ten years before retiring in 1987 and returning home to be a full-time housewife.

Surviving in addition to her husband of over sixty-four years, Kemmel, are their two daughters, Kimberly Hackett Jarrard (Jerry Jarrard), Melissa Hackett Hudson and husband Clay all of the Tuckers Crossroads Community; four grandchildren, Michael Jarrard and wife Sarah of Murfreesboro, Kristy Jarrard of Lebanon, Chance Hudson and wife Kortney of Lafayette, Jake Hudson and wife Alice of Lebanon; six great-grandchildren, Abbie and Savannah of Lebanon, TN, Kaylee of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Weston of Murfreesboro, TN, Waylon and Khloe of Lafayette and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. William Jerrell Hall, age 77, of Alexandria, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Mr. Hall was born May 13, 1946 in Alexandria, TN, a son of the late Joe Don Hall and Bonnie Athelene Judkins Hall. He was also preceded in death by Brother; James Tommy Hall and Sisters; Betty Jean Malone and Roberta Hall.

Mr. Hall graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1964 as part of the first graduating class. Mr. Hall was the first senior voted Mr. DCHS. After school, Mr. Hall began his career with Dekalb Telephone Cooperative, working on the line crew and setting poles. Over time he worked his way higher into the telephone company and helped form the Advantage Cellular division of DTC. He worked for 41 years total at DTC and was serving in management at the time of his retirement.

He was a longtime member of Upper Helton Baptist Church. He married Sherry Hale on January 25, 1964.

Mr. Hall is survived by Wife of 60 years; Sherry Hale Hall of Alexandria, TN. Three Sons; William “Mickey” (Kristy) Hall of Lebanon, TN, David Christopher (Lori) Hall of Rutherfordton, NC, and Brian (Trish) Hall of Smithville, TN. Grandchildren; Heather (Camden) Griffin, Matthew (Shelby) Hall, Caleb (Lousia) Hall, Wesley (Anna) Hall, Alayna Hall, Lydia Hall, Brayden Howard, Jaycee Barrett, Callie Beth Hall, Brian Reid Hall, Andrew (Kayla) Groce, Abby Puckett, Tanner Puckett, and Austin Groce. Great-grandchildren; Avery Griffin, Lynlee Hall, Stella Groce, Makenna Hall, and Kaitlyn Hall. Brothers; Bobby (Faye) Hall of Alexandria, TN, and Joe Don “JD” (Becky) Hall of Lebanon, TN. Special friends and neighbors; Dewayne Cantrell, Tony Nixon, Patrick Crook, and his DTC Family.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hall are scheduled to be conducted from Avant Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2PM with Bro. Thurman Seber and Bro. Jimmy Arms officiating. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be at Avant Funeral Home on Friday from 2PM until 8PM and on Saturday after 10AM until the service time at 2PM.