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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Dec. 21-27, 2020

ROBERTSON COUNTYTENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)

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Obituary for James Kenneth Ken Wix

The family of Ken Wix request that everyone attending visitation and funeral services to please abide by social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial mask.

The lounge area of the funeral home will be closed, and any food items brought will be taken home by the family.

James Kenneth Ken Wix, 62, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2020 at Skyline Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday December 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Jennifer Glover officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ken was born May 2, 1958 in Springfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an airplane mechanic. He studied Aeronautics at Nashville State Technical College. Ken worked as a maintenance supervisor for Carpenter Specialty Steel and was a member of MOPAR Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Owners Only. He loved Hot Rod Dodges, and both playing and listening to music.

Ken is survived by is wife of 21 years: Shelia Elliott Wix of Springfield, by his son and daughter-in-law: Fred and Jo Wix of Hendersonville, by his daughters and son-in-law: Amanda and Ty Scott of Belle Chasse, LA, and Ashley Wix of Springfield, by his parents: J.L. and Juanita Lemons Wix of Springfield, by his stepchildren: R.J. Douglas of Springfield, Rachael (Alex) Niven of Hoenwald, by his brothers and sister-in-law: Michael and Patricia Wix of Manchester, and David Wix of Springfield, and by 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cinco de MOPAR and all donations may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for J.W. Nicholson

J.W. Nicholson, age 77 of Pleasant View, Tennessee died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.

He was born on March 7, 1943 in Pleasant View, Tennessee to the late Bob Taylor and Willie Mai Jeanette Nicholson. He was an excellent, hard-working tobacco farmer and enjoyed every minute of time he spent raising his crops. He also enjoyed collecting memorabilia of Elvis Presley and The Wizard of Oz.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 granddaughters; 4 brothers; and 5 sisters.

J.W. is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Nicholson; sons, David Nicholson, Terry (Melinda) Nicholson, and Richie (Tina) Nicholson; daughter, Mandy Buyukolmez; 2 brothers; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

The family chose cremation and there are no services planned at this time.

Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146

Obituary for Joyce Marie Waller

Joyce Marie Waller age 78 of Nashville passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was a faithful servant and loved the Lord, and her Tennessee Titans.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lewis Waller, Sr.; daughter, Diane Lynette Bellini; granddaughter, Dakota Waller; her parents, Joseph Edward and Florence Goins; brothers, David, Alvin and Robert Goins; and a sister, Lula Long.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Rick) Goetz, Bubba Waller and Christopher (Christy) Waller; grandchildren, Meggan, Alexis, Evan, Angelina, Grace, Christopher and Tyler; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Jack Goins, Billy (Karen) Goins, Wayne (Tammy) Goins and Sammy (Colleen) Goins; sisters, Barbara (Tommy) Eason, JoAnn Mott and Cathy Goins; and beloved sisters-in-law, Rachael and Faye.

The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 1, 2021 and again from 1:00pm until 2:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jason Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

The funeral home asks that anyone attending the visitation and/or service to please wear a mask. For your safety, all CDC guidelines are to be followed.

Service entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.

Obituary for Charles Stuard, Jr.

Charles Stuard, Jr., age 55 of Adams, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.

His remains are to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Charles was born September 21, 1965 in Louisville, KY. He was a truck driver before an accident that left him unable to work anymore. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Stuard, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva Stuard of Adams; sister, Elizabeth Sissy Stuard of Adams; and a niece, Cynthia Christmas of Adams.

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Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Bill Wooden

Bill Wooden, age 82 of the Owens Chapel community in Springfield, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Spain officiating. Burial will follow in Owens Chapel Cemetery with Mike Wooden, Christian Payne, Amber Fazekas, Tyler Wooden, Dustin Wooden, and Scott Cook serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Wooden and Frank Sweeny. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 4 until 8 PM and Sunday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Mr. Wooden was born July 13, 1938 in Robertson County to the late Marshall Monroe and Lois White Wooden. He was a dairy farmer and enjoyed hunting and playing cards. He and his wife were regular attenders of the Hardees Breakfast Club.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Wooden of Springfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Renee Wooden of Springfield and Donald and Teresa Wooden of Springfield; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Faye Wooden of Maryville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Joe Fugate of Greenbrier and Lola and James F. Cook of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Barry) Fazekas, Dustin (Danielle Hudson) Wooden, and Tyler (Chantele) Wooden; and great grandchildren, Christian Payne, Zander Fazekas, and Noah Otto Wooden.

The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to Grace Freewill Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Arrangements for Thomas H. Brewer Sr:

Thomas H. Brewer, Sr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 23, 1956 to L.W. Brewer and Dorothy Frazier Brewer.

Thomas professed his hope in Christ at the First Seventh Day Adventist Church at an early age. Throughout his life he had served as Deacon and also enjoyed bringing special music for Sabbath School or Church Services.

Thomas received his formal education in the Robertson County School System.

Thomas was always working on cars or trucks. He enjoyed being outside working and cutting peoples lawn. Thomas also worked for the Robertson County School System where he was a School Monitor for many years on the school bus.

He loved his children and grandchildren so much and was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. His cheerful smile and caring ways will always be remembered.

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Thomas passed away at Northcrest Medical Center, after multiple surgeries he was unable to survive, but God had a different plan and said, Thomas now take your rest. Youve been faithful over a few things and his memories are left for us to reflect on.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Andre Donnell Brewer, and Wayne Brewer; sisters, Joyce Doss, Lois Brewer; nephews, Justin Austin, and Rodney Brewer.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Ashley Brewer, Samantha Brewer and Brittany Brewer; his son, Thomas Brewer, Jr.; grandchildren, Nevaeh Brewer, Malachi Elliott, Dominesha Chatman, Thomas Brewer, III, Briantt Brewer, Elijah Brewer, Ariyah Brewer; special friends, Maxine Holland, Ms. Sandra and Amber Wilbur. Thomas also leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Marie Demonbreum of Springfield, TN, Sue Boyce of Clarksville, TN, Lucy Thomas, and Ruby Brewer both of Springfield, TN, and Kenethia (Abdullah Amid) French; brother, Roy Lee Brewer of Springfield, TN; aunts, Della Case of Springfield, TN and Lucy Mae Johnson of Port Royal, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was Saturday, December 26, 2020 1 pm, at W. D. Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Tina Carriger, Officiant and Elder James Traughber, Eulogy; Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Garden.

Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home

Arrangements for Lois W. Brewer:

Lois W. Brewer was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 23, 1955 to L.W. Brewer and Dorothy Frazier Brewer.

Lois professed her hope in Christ at First Seventh Day Adventist Church at an early age.

Throughout her life, she served with amazing fortitude and was always wanting to learn to read better and get a better understanding of Gods word. Lois received her formal education in the Robertson County School System in Tennessee.

Lois was endowed with many talents which included sewing, knitting, decorating, and cooking. She was a loyal and dearly devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, church member and a friend to many.

Lois was employed as a Bus Monitor with the Robertson County School System and also in the Housekeeping department with Best Western Hotel.

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 Lois passed at Northcrest Medical Center, when God called her name. Her spirit has gone back to the Giver and body is at rest. Rest in Peace, awaiting the Great Resurrection Morning.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Andre Donnell Brewer, and Wayne Brewer; sister, Joyce Doss; nephews, Justin Austin, and Rodney Brewer.

Lois W. Brewer leaves to cherish her precious memories: her sons, Roger Brewer, Tyrone Sherrod and Fernando Miles; daughter, Denise Chatman; her grandchildren, Elijah Sherrod, Nicholas Bell, Raniyah Brewer, JoNah Sherrod, and Jeremiah Chatman; special friends, Sedric and Aisheaka Traughber, Freida McGarnett, Renarda Kelley and Elder James and Angela Traughber. Lois also leaves to cherish her memories: sisters, Marie Demonbreum of Sprinfield, TN, Sue Boyce of Clarksville, TN, Lucy Thomas, and Ruby Brewer both of Springfield, TN, and Kenethia (Abdullah Amid) French, Nashville,TN; brother, Roy Lee Brewer of Springfield, TN; aunts, Della Case of Springfield, TN and Lucy Mae Johnson of Port Royal, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was Saturday, December 26, 2020 1 pm, at W. D. Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Tina Carriger, Officiant and Elder James Traughber, Eulogy; Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Garden.

Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home

Obituary for Margaret Edalene Frogge Richards

Margaret Edalene Frogge Richards, age 90 of Cedar Hill, TN died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at ACH Clarksville Senior Living.

The family held a private graveside service at Frogge Chapel Cemetery in Pall Mall, TN on Saturday December 26, 2020.

Mrs. Richards was born March 19, 1930 in Jamestown, TN to the late Edison and Lillian Pyle Frogge. Her husband, James Eugene Beanny Richards, her son, James Steven Richards and her brother, James Hugh Sonny Frogge also preceded her in death. She was a dedicated member of Cedar Hill UMC where she loved the United Methodist Women (UMW). Graduating from UT Knoxville, she became an educator in the public school system for 38 years, most of those years were at Jo Byrns School. Edalene was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Edalene is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Scott Richards and Denise of Cedar Hill, TN and Edison Stanley Richards and Charlotte also of Cedar, Hill, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

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Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for David Russell Bellar SR

David Russell Bellar SR, 81, of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home while holding the hands of his family, December 22, 2020. He was born in Smith County Tennessee on June 13, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Russell Bellar and a brother Bryan Bellar.

David and his wife Jane, moved to Springfield in 1963 to begin his career with UNARCO, where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until his retirement in 1998. In his very joy-filled life David served his community in many ways. He was a sincerely true man of God who loved everyone. Springfield Baptist Church enriched his spiritual soul where he served as a long time Deacon as well as Chairman of the Deacons and Sunday school teacher. His devotion to God and his Church were unwavering and we know there was a celebration when he met his Savior in Heaven.

Davids other services and organizational contributions to the community included being a 50+ Year Member of Western Star Masonic Lodge #9 in Springfield and a Shriner, Past President of Kiwanis Club, Past President Chamber of Commerce, Playground 2000, Past President of Springfield Country Club and was instrumental in the building of the YMCA where he was a past Man of the Year.

In his final professional years he served as the Chairman of the Board for NorthCrest Hospital where he helped oversee many improvements while establishing a solid foundation for a hospital Springfield can be proud of.

David is survived by the love of his life Jane Bellar. They had just celebrated 60 beautiful years of marriage together on December 16th. He is also survived by his son, David Rusty Bellar Jr, his daughter Regina Bellar Ziegler and husband Kelly Ziegler. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the lights of his eyes. His Grandson Zack Ziegler and wife Alyssa Ziegler, their children, Nicholas Ziegler and Gia Ziegler and his Beautiful Granddaughters Hannah Ziegler and Rebecca Ziegler all of which brought him pure joy.

The Family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to his Golf buddies who continued supporting and visiting with him while he sat on his porch and watched the game he loved so much. We feel confident he hit the course in Heaven day 1. We would also like to include a special thanks to Martin Babb, Randy Davis and Matt Browning for their continued friendship, spiritual and medical support.

Due to COVID, a very private graveside service will be held for the immediate family only. Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Schneider (Posthumously), Wayne Stevens, Jim Robinson, Jerry West, Denny Choate, Bob Smith and Zack Ziegler.

We will have a Celebration of his life when we can enjoy being truly together with extended family and friends.

David supported so many various charities. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity that brings you joy. The gift of giving to others in need will be the perfect tribute to a Man who has meant so much to so many.

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