All Obituaries

Albert Lee Story, 74, of Linden, sang high praises when he waltzed into Heaven with his passing on Wednesday March 20, 2019. He was born on Friday, October 27, 1944 to the late Evie  Estella Andrews Story and James David Story, at their home in Wayne County, Tn. Lee worked as a meter reader for MLEC for 15 years before reading meters for the Town of Linden beginning in 2007.  Prior to this he worked on offshore oil rigs. On June 15, 1990, he married Brenda Rogers in Columbia, Tn....

Ms. Nona Sara Whitwell Tucker, 97, of Dickson, formerly of Linden passed away Wednesday March 13, 2019. She was born in Linden to the late Earl James Whitwell and Clara Imogene Scott Whitwell. Nona had last worked at Linden Products and in 2008 she moved to Dickson, Tn., to be near her daughter and son. While living there she helped rear three generations of grandchildren. She attended Burns Church of Christ , where she enjoyed the harmony of that Christian community. In addition to her...

Dr. Howard Trull, 89, of Linden passed away Monday March 11, 2019 after a battle with lung cancer and heart failure. He was born in Linden to the late Jess Trull and Mary Lattis Parnell Trull. He was a retired minister of the Church of Christ and professor of biology at Freed-Hardeman University, where he taught for 36 years. Dr. Trull received his A.A. degree from Freed-Hardeman in 1956. He continued his education at Middle Tennessee State University, where he received his B.S. degree in...

Ms. Frances Groom, 83, of Linden passed away Thursday March 7, 2019. She was born in Linden to the late William "Willie" David Richardson and Ida "Mama Biscuit" Broadway. She was retired from Johnson Controls/Fisher-TeamLinden and a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She loved going to Gospel Singing's, going to Hardees to eat and just driving around the countryside. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her...

Mr. Jerry Higdon, 75, of Linden passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at Perry Community Hospital. He was born in Parsons to the late James Higdon and Bessie Sharp Higdon. He had last worked at Johnson Controls/Fisher & Company. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Sharp Higdon, a son David Higdon and a brother William Higdon. Survivors include his daughter Donna (Michael) Burgess, a son Darryl Higdon both of Linden, grandchildren Cody Higdon,...

Ms. Clattia Ann Qualls Hickerson, 73, of Linden passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at her home. She was born in Linden to the late J.C. Qualls and Elva Ann Qualls. She worked as a Homemaker for South Central Human Resources Agency for over 32 years. She was a member of the Goshen Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking and flower arranging. Survivors include her children Tim (April) Qualls of Buena Vista and Kim Lake of Linden, grandchildren Zachary Lake, Emma Qualls...

Mr. J.P. Shelton, 92, of Linden passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at Perry Community Hospital. He was born in Linden to the late Ralph Shelton and Pauline Tucker Shelton. He was a United States Army WWII Veteran and owner/operator of Linden Pool Hall. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a grandson Doug Morrison. Survivors include his wife Mildred Baker Shelton, daughters Sharon (Hayes) Morrison of Murfreesboro and Tana Gregory of Linden, a son James Paul Shelton...

Mrs. Martha Mae Carroll, 87, of Linden passed away Saturday Feb. 23, 2019, at Perry Community Hospital. She was born in Linden to the late Lee Roy Pevahouse and Margaret Zora Brycen Peavahouse. Mrs. Carroll was a former employee of Washington MFG.in Linden, but for the past several years she was a homemaker and most recently a dedicated babysitter of her grandson Wyatt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Hubert Carroll (Nov. 9, 2003); two sisters...

Mr. Elbert Guy Trull, 91, of Lobelville passed away Sunday February 17, 2019 at Perry County Nursing Home. He was born in Linden to the late James Doss Trull and Gertrude Lola Morgan Trull. He was a United States Army WWII Veteran and a member of the Beardstown Church of Christ. He was retired from Consolidated Aluminum Plant in New Johnsonville. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Mamie Bell Trull, sisters Christine Richardson, Sara Bell and Molly Dowdy and...

Mr. James "Red" G. Treadwell, 71, of Savannah, formerly of Flatwoods, passed away Friday February 8, 2018. He was born in Hohenwald to the late Otis Treadwell and Willie Pulley Teadwell. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and retired from the National Guard after 24 years. He had last worked for Aqua Glass Corporation. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a sister Linda Treadwell. Survivors include his daughter Tina (Marshall) Qualls of Linden,...