All Obituaries

Mr. William "Bill" B. Green, 86, of Linden, passed away Friday September 23, 2022 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tn. He was born March 5, 1936 in Lebanon, Tennessee to the late William B. Green, Sr. and Ellen Payne Green. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his first wife Ruth Green, the mother of his three children. Bill received his degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and immediately was employed with Texas Oil Company,...

Mr. Robert Lee Beckham, 94, of Linden passed away Wednesday September 14, 2022 at his home. He was born in Kendall, Florida to the late Daniel Beckham and Edna Myrick Beckham. He was a Retired United States Army Veteran serving in Japan, Germany, Laos and Okinawa. After retiring from the Army, he worked in the construction business, traveling all through the South.  He enjoyed farming and being with friends and family. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife...

Mr. Benjamin "Ben" Byno Batey, 64, of Dickson, passed away Saturday September 10, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Byno and Barbara Marlene Heath Batey of Dickson, Tn. Ben had a vast knowledge and skill with machinery and equipment. He used that to establish a successful business for himself known as Batey Backhoe Service, at a young age. He was dedicated to many Funeral Homes for over 40 years in multiple counties and communities. Ben, always known for being a sharp...

Mr. Thomas "Tom Cat" Graves, 51, of Linden passed away Sunday September 4, 2022 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was born in Linden to Joyce Lineberry Graves and the late Howard Graves. He had worked with the State of Tennessee Highway Department in Perry County, had farmed and worked in the logging woods. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, hauling hay and anything to do with the outside. Most importantly he loved his son and his mother more than anything else....

Blake Allen Ayers, 29, of Linden passed away Sunday August 28, 2022 following an accident at his home. He was born in Columbia to Roger Ayers and Donna Jean Warren Culp. He was employed with the Perry County Highway Department. Blake lived life to the fullest each and every day. His baby girl, Blakelyn and his high school sweetheart, Ashley were his whole world. He has worn many hats throughout his life but taking care of his Momma and brother Colby was one of his favorites. He was a...

Mr. Jerry Lee Whitesides, 64, of Linden passed away Thursday August 25, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Elbert Harold Whitesides and Myrtice Lee Honeycutt Whitesides. He was a retired forklift driver for Ecusta Paper Mill and had worked as a logger and worked in the sawmill business. Jerry was a member of the Sardis Ridge Baptist Church in Parsons and had also been a Preacher in North Carolina, Illinois and Tennessee. He...

Mr. James Robert Kelley, 80, of Linden, passed away Friday August 19, 2022 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. He was born in Linden to the late Alfred Walker Kelley and Myrtle Louise Graves Kelley. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He had worked for several different companies thru the years in Maintenance at Mallory Corporation in Waynesboro and as a mechanic at Robinson Manufacturing and Wellington Manufacturing. He enjoyed helping with the canoes in the summer at Grimes Canoe...

Mrs. Burnice Lee Hickerson Mercer, 94, of Linden passed away Tuesday August 16, 2022 at her home. She was born in Linden to the late J. D. Hickerson and Oma Victoria Dabbs. She had worked at Perry Community Hospital as a Nurse's Aide for several years. She attended elementary school at the Old Penny school and at the Bethel school. Mrs. Burnice always helped with the family Hog Butchering, loved gardening and made sorghum during her younger days with her father. She was a great cook...

Mr. Thomas Ronald Aaron, 80, a resident of Jamestown Assisted Living in Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022. He was born in Calvert City, Kentucky to the late Thomas Rye and Mildred Opal Shelton Aaron. He was a sales manager for Toyota and retired after 15 years of service. He attended the Rockwood United Methodist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Survivors include his brother Jerry (Beth) Aaron of Placida, Florida, a niece Teresa (Greg) Feldstrom, a nephew Tom...

Brent Phillips, 50, of Linden passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at the Perry County Nursing Home where he had been a resident since having a car wreck when he was 19 years old. He was born in Linden to the late Johnny Mac Phillips and April Bates Phillips. Before his wreck Brent enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting and trapping. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his grandparents Dude and Dorothy Phillips and Redner and Vada Bates. Survivors include his brother...