Mrs. Alice Jean Maxwell

January 9, 1953 – February 17, 2020

Service

Saturday, February 22, 2020
Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.
Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon

Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro
448 East Burton Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Alice Jean Maxwell was born on January 9, 1953 in Trumann Arkansas. She was the daughter of Esaw   Patterson and Sarah Armstrong.

Alice received her education from Du Sable High School in Chicago, IL . She was employed by Hails Francisco High School , until she relocated to TN.

On Monday, February 17, 2020 at 4:47a.m. at Boulevard Terrace Nursing Home in Murfreesboro, TN. Alice Jean Maxwell made her transition and earned her wings.

She now rest peaceful with her sisters who proceeded her in death Joann Robinson and Merlene Patterson.

Alice leaves to cherish her memories; her son Wallace “Chip” Maxwell (Antoinette), and daughter Deea Monique Hardison and a host of grandchildren and great grand children.

She is survived by her mother Sarah Armstrong   (Pa Armstrong), siblings Evetta Lundin, Deborah Brooks (Daniel), Darryl Anderson (Rochelle), Nikita Murry (Stanford Jr.), Esau Jr., Priscilla, Roy Lee, Carl Lee, Michael, Kim, Tony, and Telesford Patterson. Alice will also be  forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends .

 

Mr. Robert Lee Jackson

August 28, 1941 – December 28, 2019

**Private Family Service**

Mr. Robert Lee Jackson, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 28^th. He is survived by his children, Don (Darcel) Jackson, Arnetta Ward, Arnita Kimbrough and Linda Jackson; two sisters, Bertha Oliver and Minnie Pearl King; one brother, Jerry Jackson, Jr.; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Samuel Arthur Oates

June 10, 1925 – December 26, 2019

Service

Saturday, January 4, 2020
Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.

Galilee Primitive Baptist Church
917 Sevier Street
Shelbyville, Tennessee

Internment
Mount Ararat Annex
Shelbyville, Tennessee

Samuel Arthur Oates was born in Shelbyville, TN on the 10th day of June 1925 to his late parents, Samuel and Amanda Oates. Samuel was the youngest of six children and was educated at the Bedford County Training School in Shelbyville, TN. He then served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II for four years.

He relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the Carver School of Business where he met his beautiful wife Malinda Taylor. From this union, five sons were born.

Samuel was employed for ten years at Frankfort Supply Company, and when that company closed, he worked for the City of Philadelphia Water Department as a Number 2 Meter Mechanic. He worked until retirement with twenty years of service. Samuel Oates was a committeeman in the 17th ward in Philadelphia, PA. He worked closely with City Councilman David Cotten. Through this connection, he was able to help the community residents with jobs, food give-a-ways and have a relationship with local law enforcement. He helped keep teens from going to jail. Samuel also started a cleaning business; he had a contract with H.V.D. Samuel hired neighborhood teens to teach them work ethics and pride. Sam didn’t make a profit from this business. He operated the business for 16 years. Samuel was an excellent gardener and family historian. He told the same stories over and over to make sure you would remember.

He was a man of faith and started his Christian journey at the age of 14 and became a deacon at the Highway Temple Church of Love in 1985. He was a faithful deacon of Thompson Grove Baptist Church for the past 17 years where he was the second oldest member.

He was a wonderful husband, father and son-in-law. He had a special love for both his father and mother-in-law, James and Lila Taylor.

Samuel was preceded in death by his son, Samuel A. Oates, Jr.; and siblings, Ruby Oates, Milton Oates, Lula Oates Thompson, Hattie Oates Gregory and Anna Mae Oates Ramson.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Malinda Oates; his beloved sons, Jerry A. Oates (Shara), David Oates, James Oates (Theresa) and Daniel Oates (Carrie). Arthur and Malinda help to raise two grandsons, David Oates, Jr. and James Oates, Jr. He leaves a host of grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Mary Ruth Patterson

February 25, 1937 – December 18, 2019

Service

Monday, December 30, 2019
Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M
Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon

Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro
448 East Burton  Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Interment
Lovvorn Cemetery
987 Barfield Cresent Road
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Mary Ruth (Malone) Patterson was born February 25, 1937 to the late Paul Malone and Elizabeth (Subblett) Malone in Murfreesboro, TN. She transitioned this earthly life on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Boulevard Terrace Rehab Nursing Home after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; sister Sallie Bell Dunnaway; two nieces, Sherry and Rita Dunnaway; three nephews, Anthony, William and Gary Dunnaway; great niece, Laquinta Dunnaway; and great great nephew, Christopher Bass, Jr.

Mary Ruth and George never had children of their own, but they were parents to many youths. They opened their doors to many people (adults and children). They moved to Nashville and later moved to Florida. Upon moving back to Murfreesboro Mary Ruth became employed with Stones River Center, formerly Louiza School, where she retired from.

Mary Ruth was a member of Bethel M.B. Church in earlier years of her life. Later she began attending Smyrna M.B. Church with her nieces and nephews.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one niece, Miranda Dunnaway-Hailey; one nephew, Ricky Dunnaway; one aunt, Bessie Mae Smith; three sisters-in-law, Mary Watkins, Josephine Bass and Julia (Harrell) Johnson Patterson; two brothers-in-law, John Martin and James Eddie (Vivian) Patterson; a host of other cousins, great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends; and devoted friends, Henry Crawford, Mary Ogilvie, Pastor J.W. Rankins, Rev. Joe Battles and Smyrna M.B. Church family New Traveling Stars.

Mrs. Martha Louise Tuggle

November 11, 1924 – December 15, 2019

Service

Monday, December 23, 2019
Family Visitation: 12:00 Noon
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M.

Taylor Funeral Home
3417 Wilcox Blvd.
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

Interment
Hamilton Memorial Gardens
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Martha Louise Tuggle was born on November 11, 1924 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Her parents, who preceded her in death, were Marletta Fugett and Tommy Nelson.

She relocated to Chattanooga and was joined in marriage to Willie Tuggle for 44 years until his death. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion M.B. Church for many years until her health failed; serving as a Trustee and Usher Board president. She was employed at Eckerd Drugs for many years until retirement.

She leaves to mourn her passing, but cherishing her memories; four daughters, Constance Watkins, Sharron (Billy) Church, Rena Strickland and Yolanda Davis; four sons, Willard (Brenda) Talley, Larry (Michelle) Tuggle, Terrance (Ann) Tuggle and Horace Tuggle; sisters, Sarah (Jerry) Holman, Marion Nelson, Jimmy “Gertrude” Shannon; brothers, Tommy (Betty), George (Vanessa), William (Marie), Albert (Judy), Clarence (Deborah), Pleas (Jenee) Nelson; along with a host of grand, great, great-great, and great-great-great grandchildren, a total of 5 generations.

Mr. Keela Roche McGuire

August 8, 1956 – November 25, 2019

Memorial Service
Saturday, December 7, 2019
2:00 P.M.

Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel
824 Lipscomb Street
Shelbyville, Tennessee

Mr. Keela Roche’ McGuire, age 63 and a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Emory University Hospital.

Keela was born on August 8, 1956 in Shelbyville, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Suggs, father, Bill Benberry and daughter, Olympia McGuire.

He was a man with a caring and loving heart for his friends. The welfare of others was always important to him. But above all, he deeply loved his family. He loved having a good time and made sure everyone around him was enjoying themselves. Keela loved outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. He also had a passion for cars and motorcycles which led him to be a member of the Outcast MC.

Keela is survived by his wife, Marilyn McGuire; children, Cordell Young, Tyrell Carmichael and a step daughter, Christie McFall; devoted brother, David Suggs; grandchildren, Shaun, Catera, Ontarius, Estavion, Jordan, Jeremiah, Josiah and Isaiah; four special cousins, Ronnie (Lisa) Fishback, Joyce Ann Marsh, Malcolm Darden and Charles Fishback, Jr.; a loving aunt, Nancy Fishback; three sisters in law and two brothers in law, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Holman

September 22, 1970 – November 18, 2019

Service

Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Family Visitation: 12:00 Noon
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M.

2nd Avenue Church of Christ
720 2nd Avenue
Lewisburg, Tennessee

Interment
Cook Cemetery
Lewisburg, Tennessee

Jerry Wayne Holman was born on September 22, 1970 in Marshall County. He was the son of Roy and Therissa Holman. On Monday November 18, 2019 he answered his call and closed his eyes for the last time.

Jerry professed his love for Christ at an early age and worshipped at the Eastside Church of Christ in Petersburg where his father was the minister. In 1999-2010 Jerry ministered at the Cummins Street Church of Christ in Franklin, TN. From 2010 to 2018 he preached all over the brotherhood, spreading the gospel and bringing souls to Christ. In 2019 Jerry became the minister of North Hill Church of Christ in Pulaski, TN where he preached his last sermon on Sunday November 17,2019.

Jerry worked as a big rig truck driver for many years. He was the owner and operator of Big J’s Fish House. He was well known for his famous fish sandwiches.

Jerry loved his family dearly. He thought his baby girl Ariyan could do no wrong regardless of what she did. She was always perfect in his eyes.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Roy and Therissa Holman; daughter, Ariyan Holman of Lewisburg, TN; brothers, Johnny Holman and James Holman both of Lewisburg, TN and Jimmy (Priscilla) Holman of Sugarland, TX. He also leaves to cherish his memory many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Maggie Bell Hathaway

March 3, 1932 – November 14, 2019

Service

Saturday, November 23, 2019
Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.
Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon

Rockvale Original Church of God
11180 Panther Creek Road
Christiana, Tennessee

Interment
Evergreen Cemetery
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Mrs. Maggie Bell Hathaway was born on March 3, 1932 to the late Jody Miles and Eva Etta. She left this earthly life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Boulevard Terrace in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Green Hathaway and son, Charlie Hathaway II.

She is survived by her children, Billy (Angela) Hathaway, Johnny (Sarah) Hathaway, Gary Hathaway, Ernest Hathaway, Tommy (Ruby) Hathaway, Mary Hathaway,    Ted (Margaret) Hathaway, Phillip (Tracey) Hathaway, Dennis (Kim Daniels) Hathaway and Joey Hathaway; sisters, Annie B. Cliff, Willie Robinson and Fannie Lewis; brothers, Tommy (Nancy) Miles and Melvin Miles; daughter-in-law, Cora Hathaway; devoted granddaughter, Danielle Smotherman; devoted grandson, Lamont (Nikki) Buchanan; devoted great grandson, Lamonta Buchanan; 24 grandchildren along with a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Kenneth Dwayne Trotter

June 20, 1964 – November 1, 2019

Service

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.

Cabin Row M.B. Church
1230 Southside Road
Clarksville, Tennessee

Interment
Cabin Row Church Cemetery
Clarksville, Tennessee

Mr. Kenneth Dwayne Trotter was born June 20, 1964 to the late Foodie Mae Hopkins and David Edward Trotter, Sr. At age 55, he passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Kenneth attended Clarksville High School in 1982.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Shafonda Trotter.

Kenneth is survived by siblings, Stephanie Bryant of Quitman, GA, Vacie (Levi) Pope of Clarksville, TN, David Trotter, Jr. of Clarksville, TN, Priscilla Trotter of Oak Grove, KY, Regina Jordan of Clarksville, TN and Anthony Jordan of Clarksville, TN; step-sister, Lisa Tarver of Lake Charles, LA; one uncle, Henry (Karen) Trotter of Clarksville, TN; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Betty Jane Collier

April 12, 1936 – October 29, 2019

Service

Saturday, November 2, 2019
Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.

Sand Hill Church of Christ
315 Fergus Road
La Vergne, Tennessee

Interment
Silver Springs Cemetery
Smyrna, Tennessee

Betty J. Collier was born April 12, 1936 to the late George Washington and Aline Mayes. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Betty accepted Christ when she was very young and served faithfully at the Sand Hill Church of Christ until her health begin to fail.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Collier; son, Joseph Collier; four sisters, Peggy Gooch, Elnora Alexander, Margaret Spice and Jenny Groomster; two brothers, George and James Mayes.

Betty was united with George in marriage on October 26, 1957 and from this union eight children were born: George (Mary), Roberta, Larry, Lance, Joseph (Janice), Eli, Stacey (Bruce) and Tracy (Karen). She also leaves to cherish her memories; one brother, Edward Mayes; one sister, Sara Gooch; two sisters in law, Annie Bass and Joyce Christmon; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.