All Obituaries

Etta Elizabeth Gwinn Duncan, 58, of Linden, passed away Sunday April 19, 2026 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born on November 5th, 1967 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville to Rena Clem Gwinn and the late Elmer Douglas Gwinn.  Etta enjoyed being outside, working with her plants, shopping, crafting and catching crawfish in the creek with the kids in the summertime. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her father she is also ...

Ms. Aline Jean McCaig Clark, 80, of Lobelville, passed away Thursday April 16, 2026. She was born December 11, 1945 in Lobelville to the late Lester and Nelly Spencer McCaig. Jean was a loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at Red Cap when she was younger, but she also loved to craft. She owned her own crafting store, Nook and Cranny until she started working at the Post Office. After 28 years there she retired. She lived her retired life to the fullest. Trail-rides on her ...

Mr. Wesley Parrish, 91, of Linden, passed away peacefully to his eternal home, Thursday April 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Mr. Wesley Parrish will be held Sunday April 19, 2026 at 2PM in the chapel of Young Funeral Home.  Interment will follow services in the Parrish Family Cemetery, behind the Spring Creek Holiness Church.  Mr. Wesley was born on December 14, 1934 to the late Ollie Lee Parrish and Sally Emma Stinnett Parrish.  He ...

Larry Henry Niece, known affectionately as Henry, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on April 14, 2026, in Lobelville, Tennessee. Born on January 11, 1957, in Decaturville, Tennessee, Henry spent the majority of his life in Tennessee. A graduate of Perry County High School, Class of 1975, Henry dedicated many years to his career as a heavy equipment operator before retiring. Known for his strong work ethic and expertise, Henry was respected by his colleagues. Henry served proudly in ...

Elizabeth Cotham King passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 7, 1941, in The Tate Hollow in Perry County, Tennessee, Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard F. Cotham, Sr. and Mahala Smith Cotham. After her marriage, she moved from Linden to Nashville, beginning a life defined by hard work, devotion, and love for her family. She made her home in the Old Hickory, Goodlettsville, and Mt. Juliet “fertile crescent.” Elizabeth began her working career as a ...

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Mr. James Larry Trull, age 85, of Lobelville, Tennessee, passed away on March 23, 2026. Larry was born in Linden, to the late Lelon Trull and Dessie Chance Trull. Mr. Trull was a longtime resident of the Lobelville community. He was known as a hard worker who took great pride in his work. He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was also a faithful Christian whose life reflected his strong beliefs. In 1985 he met the love of ...

Mr. Gary "Gar" Parnell, 73, of Lobelville, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2026 at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson. He was born in Lobelville to the late Kenneth Paul Parnell and Velma Mae Smith Parnell Walters. Gary worked for Loretta Lynn for several years selling her T-Shirts at concerts before going to work on the Pipeline. He loved country music, playing drums, fishing, camping and was enjoying his retirement. He was a graduate of Perry County High School Class of ...

Mr. Earl Shanes, 82, of Lobelville, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at Perry County Nursing Home. He was born in Nashville to the late Noah Shanes and Nellie Wright Shanes. Mr. Earl was a member of the Lobelville First Baptist Church. He was a retired Bus driver for the Perry County SCATS. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years, and taking trips to the Great Smokey Mountains. Earl especially loved any sports that involved the Tennessee Vols and watching his grandchildren ...

Ms. Willidean Burke DePriest was born in Norman, Oklahoma on March 7, 1934 to the late Vernon Burke and Cleo Rainbolt Burke.  She passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2026 at Three Rivers hospital in Waverly, Tennessee.  Willidean was married to Mr. Carrol DePriest for nearly 70 years when he passed away in April of 2025.  Together they shared a lifetime full of travel, love, and many adventures, living in a number of states while Carrol was in the Air Force and when he worked ...