Obituaries

DICKSON, TN – Linda Carroll Grider, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Dickson. She was born January 16, 1942, to the late Joe and Olene Whitlow Young. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Grider, and a brother, Roy Lee Young. Linda was a woman of…

GLASGOW – Johnny Wilburn Byrd, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Oakley Homer and Nova Irene Groce Byrd. He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Combs; eight grandchildren, Eric Pennycuff (Kelli), Derek Pennycuff, Brian Pennycuff, Brandi Bailey (J. R.), Chad Lyons (Tiffany), Shea Jones,…

SUMMER SHADE – Barbara Sue Shaw, 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. Barbara was born on December 18, 1945, in Burkesville, to the late Floyd and Gladys White Thacker. Barbara enjoyed canning, working in her garden, babysitting, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to…

GLASGOW – Hester Loretta Anderson, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Hartsville Care and Rehab in Hartsville, Tennessee. She leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and kindness that will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Loretta was born on June 14, 1944, in Glasgow,…

HISEVILLE – Marcella Paige Morrison passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. A native of Hiseville, she was the daughter of the late Lander and Ruby Pardue Pruitt. Marcella was a retired cook from Hiseville School, a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, and a member of Order of the Eastern…

GLASGOW – Everett Wayne Gentry, 64, passed away July 19, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the Late Kenneth Gentry and Anna Rhoton Watt. He was a retired fabricator for Tekno and knew a little about every trade. He spent a lot of time working on different projects in his garage. His…

SUMMER SHADE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Craig Jones on July 17, 2025, at the age of 60, after a nearly two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Steven was born in Memphis, TN, on March 14, 1965, residing most of his teenage and adult life in Sumner County,…

GLASGOW – Robert Wayne Spillman, 71, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Signature Healthcare Center in Glasgow. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late L.C. Spillman and Quenia Virginia Gregory Spillman. Wayne was a retired material handler for Dollar General and a tool craftsman who loved to refurbish and…

EDMONTON – John Burns Elston, 58, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence. John enjoyed working with tires, swimming, and riding his Harley-Davidson. He is survived by his spouse, Diane Ford; children, Vanessa Elston, Matthew Elston, Darren Dillman (Chelsea King), Desaray McNett (Jaren), and Daisie Ford (William Young); grandchildren, Konner Elston, A.J. Ford,…

GLASGOW – Scottie Leo Jessie, age 54, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Jewish Hospital. He was born September 13, 1970, to Delmar Leo Jessie and the late Donna Marie (Dodson) Ballard. Scottie will be missed greatly by his loving family. In addition to his father, Scottie is survived by one sister, Marie Freeman;…