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Mrs. Margaret B. Buchanan, Age 84, October 26, 1928 – February 10, 2013
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Mrs. Margaret B. Buchanan |
| October 26, 1928 – February 10, 2013 | |
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Sevier First Baptist Church Eulogist, Rev. A. Bernard Verge Interment Willow Mount Cemetery |
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| Margaret “Sis” Buchanan was born on October 26, 1928 to the late Edward Brown and Gertrude Thurman in Shelbyville, Tennessee. On February 10th, 2013 our heavenly father called on his beloved angel to come to her eternal home.
Margaret professed her life to Christ |
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Mr. Joe Henry Akins, Age 52, June 29, 1960 – January 29, 2013
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Mr. Joe Henry Akins |
| June 29, 1960 – January 29, 2013 | |
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Saturday, February 2, 2013 Franklin Road Baptist Church Interment Sand Hill Cemetery |
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| Mr. Joe Henry Akins was born June 29, 1960 to Christine Osborne and the late Nelson Akins, Sr. He departed this life January 29, 2013.
Along with his father, he was preceded in death by aunts, Francis Akins, Margaret Osborne, Fannie Sue Osborne and Gertrude Mintlow; uncles, John Willie Akins, James Osborne, Willie Osborne, Alfred Akins and |
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Mr. Ben Calvin Marable, Age 70, October 9, 1942 – January 15, 2013
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Mr. Ben Calvin Marable |
| October 9, 1942 – Janauary 15, 2013 | |
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Friday, January 18, 2013 Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Eulogist, Bro. Albert Nelson |
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| Mr. Ben Calvin Marable was born on October 9, 1942 to the late George Subbett Washington and Mora Marable. He passed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr. Marable was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Linda Marable and Martha Sanford. He is survived by four |
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Mr. William B. Anderson, Jr. Age 75, December 18, 1937 – January 14, 2013
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Mr. William B. Anderson, Jr. |
| December 18, 1937 – January 14, 2013 | |
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Saturday, January 19, 2013 Bradyville Road Church of Christ Interment Hoover Cemetery |
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| Mr. William Burton Anderson, Jr. was born December 18, 1937 to the late William Burton Anderson, Sr. and Augusta Bell Anderson. He departed this life January 14, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Douglas; one son, | |
Mr. Yeargean Wade, Age 79
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Mr. Yeargean Wade |
| Passed January 10, 2013 | |
| **Arrangements will be announced at a later date**
Mr. Yeargean Wade, age 79, native of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, January 10th. He was preceded in death by parents Annie Harris and Earston Wade and nine siblings. Mr. Wade leaves to cherish his memory loving sister Lillie W. McCrary of Murfreesboro, and a host of relatives and friends. |
Mr. Mitchell A. Smith, Age 53, November 8, 1959 – December 19, 2012
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Mr. Mitchell A. Smith |
| November 8, 1959 – December 19, 2012 | |
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel Interment Richmond Cemetery |
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| Mitchell Anthony Smith was born on November 8, 1959 to the late Clyde and Mable Smith. He departed this life on December 19, 2012. Mitchell attended school in Bedford County. At an early age, Mitchell developed a passion for baseball and excelled in the sport. He also enjoyed playing video games and watching various sporting events with | |
Mr. Will Andrew Porter, Age 97, March 3, 1915 – December 14, 2012
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Mr. Will A. Porter |
| March 3, 1915 – December 14, 2012 | |
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Bird Street Church of Christ Eulogist, Bro. Anthony Booker Interment Willow Mount Cemetery |
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| Will (Bill) A. Porter was born March 3, 1915 in Belfast, TN. The road was long, the journey at sometimes was hard, but by the Grace of God after a long | |
Mr. George Yontz, Jr., Age 63, May 13, 1949 – November 30, 2012
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Mr. George Yontz, Jr. |
| May 13, 1949 – November 30, 2012 | |
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Memorial Service In lieu of flowers please donate to Toys For Tots |
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| Mr. George Yontz Jr., age 63, passed away Friday, November 30th. He is survived by wife Katie O’Grady; sons Daniel Yontz, Michael Yontz, Travis Yontz, Chuck Smead, Russell Smead, Kyle Smead, and Timothy McCoy; one daughter Becky Buehler; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. | |
Mr. Steve F. Atkinson, Age 58, February 13, 1954 – November 22, 2012
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Mr. Steve F. Atkinson |
| February 13, 1954 – November 22, 2012 | |
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Memorial Service |
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| Mr. Steve F. Atkinson was born on February 13, 1954 to his late parents Mr. Walter E. Atkinson and Jeanne F. Atkinson. He is survived by his siblings Ms. Susan A. Platt(Bill Platt), Mr. David W. Atkinson(Miggie Atkinson) and Ms. Ellen J. Atkinson.
He is cherished by his nephews and nieces- Mr. Benjamin (Celta) Platt, Ms. Karen Dominquez (Alexis Dominguez), Ms. Jane (Chad) Potter, Ms. Kathyrn Atkinson, Ms. |
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Mrs. Margreat Autry, Age 71, July 12, 1941 – November 17, 2012
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Margreat Autry |
| July 12, 1941 – November 17, 2012 | |
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Saturday, November 24, 2012 Saint Rose Catholic Church |
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| Mrs. Margreat Autry is survived by sister Sharon Dees of Shelbyville, TN; brother Richard Short of Murfreesboro, TN; and nephew George Lee. | |