Obituaries

Melvin Lee Dillard, Sr. was born on July 8, 1951 in Manchester, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Jake Dillard and the late Jewell Little Dillard. He was raised in a loving family surrounded by his many siblings. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jake Dillard, Jr., David Dillard, and Harry…

Randy Thomas, 59, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home. A native of Cannon County, he is the son of Dorothy Rose Thomas of McMinnville. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Amy Melton Thomas of Woodbury; his children, Samanthia (Michael) Hollandsworth and David…

James Robert King, 75, of Beech Grove passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home.  Born in Rutherford Co., he was the son of the late James Clyde King and Zola Manus King.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Rita Kay Campbell and Howard Carl King.  He is survived by his…

Donald E. Simpson, 91, of Bradyville, TN., passed away at his home, Thursday, June 19, 2025.  Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Bill and Mamie Young Simpson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Everet, Dewey and Arlis Simpson and his sister, Lois…

Wilma Doris Smith Markum, 89, of McMinnville, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Ascension Saint Thomas Stones River. Born in Old Hickory, she was the daughter of the late Henry R. Smith and LaVinnia Davenport Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Lesa (Mark) Davis of Woodbury; and Special Friends, Terri & Kevin Gess…

Taylor Lee Blanton, 30, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family.  Born in Murfreesboro, TN.  He is the son of Gary and Lisa Taylor Blanton of Woodbury.  In addition to his devoted parents, he is also survived by his beloved golden retriever and best friend, Bertie Mae;  grandmothers, Joyce…

Judy Lynn Paschal Atnip, 72, of Joelton, TN., passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at NHC Franklin.  Born in Tampa, FL., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Odom Paschal and Ruth Cawthon Paschal.  She is survived by her sons, Joe (Betsy) Atnip of Joelton, James (Monica) Atnip of Franklin, Robert (Ashley) Atnip of…

Jan Powell, age 69 was born August 5, 1955 and passed away June 7, 2025. She was a member of the Church of Christ.  She was the daughter of the late Bratten and Ann Sparkman Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Jill Nichols.  She is survived by…