Higgins Funeral Home

A funeral service for Mrs. Sara Francis Hall Stevenson, age 97, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 12pm on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Minister Stan Stevenson officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11am to 12pm on Saturday at Higgins. Sara was born October 8, 1926, in Giles County, TN to the late Floyd E. and Mary Bishop Hall and grew up in Dellrose. She was the oldest girl of 12 children and was a tremendous help to her parents. To many of her siblings she was their second mother. Sara supported her husband Bud as the family moved to Georgia for his job with Lockheed. While raising her family she worked as a...

Vivian Jones Sanders was born to John Manley Jones and Ruth Adams Jones in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 15, 1923, and grew up in Clinton, North Carolina, until leaving home for East Carolina University in Greenville and Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. While earning her Master of Arts degree at Peabody College in preparation for a career in teaching, she met and married Charles Neely Sanders, also earning his MA. The couple settled briefly in Kentucky, where Vivian taught at Bowling Green Business University, before moving to Southport, North Carolina. The next move was to White, Georgia, where both Vivian and Charles continued to serve as educators until returning to...

A funeral service for Mrs. Lolaine (Lainey) Meeker Rodes of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 11am on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Dee Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Higgins. Mrs. Rodes was born June 23, 1925, to Walter Lane Meeker and Lola Elaine Howard Meeker in Perry, IA (north of Des Moines). She passed away September 3, 2023, in Vanderbilt-Tullahoma Harton Hospital, a proud 98 years old. By 1931 the family had moved from Perry to Mitchell, SD where Lainey started first grade. Sister, Veeta Kay Meeker was born in Mitchell where their...

Funeral service for Marine Bledsoe Smith, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 12 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Taylor and Bro. Johnny Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Orchard Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until the time of service on Wednesday at Higgins. Marine, the youngest of five children, was born on June 28, 1933, in Fayetteville, TN, to the late William Alexander Smith and Anna Mae Barnes Smith. At a young age, Marine committed his heart to his Lord our God, being saved and baptized at the age of 14 at Beech Grove Methodist Church. Mr. Smith was a 1951 graduate of Boonshill High School....

It is with regret we announce the passing of Paul Leo Rosick, age 83, Fayetteville, TN formerly of Glen Lyon, PA. Paul was born June 4, 1944, in Nanticoke, PA to the late Walter and Lillian Brojakowski Rosick. He passed away July 27, 2023, at Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville. Paul was a mechanic by trade, and most remembered as the Maintenance Director at Moon Lake County Park in Luzerne County, PA. He had an outgoing personality and enjoyed being active in the community and local politics in Luzerne County. Paul was a "MacGyver" and could fix almost anything. Even after retiring and moving to Tennessee, he loved being outside and was always tinkering on something. Paul loved his family...

A memorial service for [Gus] MAJ Jerry Ray Meridith, US Army, Ret., age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Vann and Rev. Ann Hatcher officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Gus was born on March 4, 1941, to Thomas and Goldie Meridith in Trumann, AR. He found his calling in the United States Army, proudly serving for more than two decades as an enlisted Soldier, Warrant Officer, and finally a Commissioned Officer. During that time, he commanded troops across the globe, including in the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for valor...

Funeral service for Anthony Todd Jones, age 54, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. David England and Grady Wright officiating. Burial will be at 2pm on Saturday at Short Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm until 8pm on Friday at Higgins. Todd was born March 4, 1969, in Nashville, TN to the late Albert Sam and Linda King Jones. He was a graduate of Waverly High School and was of the Baptist faith. Todd worked as a heavy equipment operator for Wright Paving and was known as "The Roller Guy." Never one to sit still, he was always working and loved to mow grass and detail vehicles. Todd passed away May 23,...

Funeral service for Norma Jean Roles Wright, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1pm on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. David England officiating. Burial will follow on Wright Way Farm. Visitation with the family will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Higgins. Norma was born June 8, 1952, in Richmond, VA to the late Elwood "Boots" and Sarah Ruth Crabtree Roles. She was the cornerstone of Wright Paving and Custom Stone and she cared deeply for her work family. Norma had a knack for decorating, she enjoyed arranging flowers, and wrapping and giving beautiful gifts. Cooking was another pleasure, and she was known for her grit casserole and...

Mary Jane (Clark) Connelly, age 90 of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023. A native of Cornersville, TN, Mrs. Connelly was the daughter of the late J.P. and Lois Wilkes Clark, was a retired bank branch manager and a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Connelly was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Gene Connelly, Sr., two brothers, Norman Clark and Don Clark, sister, Anne Ezell and infant sister, Gwendolyn Faye Clark. Survivors include her daughters Sandra (Tom) Bedingfield of Hoschton, GA, Donna (Doug-deceased) Clark of Winchester, TN, sons Robert (Bob) Gene (Kathy) Connelly, Jr. of Brentwood, TN, Kevin...

It is with regret we announce the passing of Linda Sechak Rosick, age 78, of Fayetteville, TN formerly of Glen Lyon, PA. Linda was born June 4, 1944, in Glen Lyon to the late Peter and Arlene Kern Sechak. She passed away January 25, 2023, at her residence in Fayetteville. Linda was a life-long resident of Glen Lyon until the early 2000's when she and her husband moved to Lincoln County, TN to be closer to her beloved daughter and grandchildren. While in Pennsylvania she worked at Tarnowski's Market and was well-known and loved by her customers. After raising her daughter and sending her off to college, Linda began her career in the banking industry. She continued that career until her...

Funeral service for SMSgt Retired, Willis Lee Mason, Sr., US Air Force, age 86 of Dellrose, TN will be held at 11am on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Underhill and Elder Aaron Hasty officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4pm until 7pm on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Higgins. Mr. Mason was born January 13, 1936, to the late Scott Walter Mason and Flora Mae Garner Mason. He served four years in the US Navy and then went on to retire from the Air Force after 22 years of additional service. After a few different jobs, Willis went into Civil Service work in California, and returned to Tennessee in the mid...

It is with regret we announce the passing of Jason Patrick Mullins, age 44, of Lewisburg, TN. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Jason was born May 5, 1978, in New Albany, IN to Harold and Kathy Uselton Mullins. He was the owner of Mullins Construction Company and specialized in framing and remodeling. Jason enjoyed spending time with his family and supporting his sons in all of their activities. He passed away December 13, 2022, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Survivors include his parents, Harold and Kathy Mullins of Fayetteville; sons, Tanner and Kasey Mullins of Petersburg; brother, Sean (Tami) Mullins of Fayetteville; companion, Leslie Beard of...

Funeral service for Donald Scott Timberman, age 61, of Mulberry, TN will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Jean officiating. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11am to 1pm on Friday at Higgins. Don was born July 6, 1961, in Lincoln County, TN to Vern Leo Timberman and the late Dorothy Faye Timberman. He was a member of last graduating class of Central High School in Fayetteville and retired as a CMM Specialist with Marelli Automotive. Don passed away December 7, 2022. Survivors include his father, Vern Timberman; wife, Christine Kukula Timberman; daughter, Christina (Pete) Fears; siblings,...

Sarah Newman Shouse died peacefully in the presence of family on November 21, 2022, at the age of 90. Sarah dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the education of others. During her years as a teacher, Sarah's work and passion touched the lives of many. Sarah was born on May 9, 1932, to Pryor Lea and Hazel Cooper Newman in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee. At Bradley County High School, Sarah was captain of the girls' basketball team that won the Tennessee Southeastern Regional Championship in 1950 and earned her the nickname "Hot Number" and the Most Valuable Player Award. After graduating from high school with honors, Sarah continued her education at Vanderbilt...

On November 6, 2022, William Terry "Bill" Steelman, beloved father and grandfather, passed away at age 94 at Lifecare Center of Red Bank in Chattanooga, TN. Bill was born December 17, 1927, in Fayetteville, TN to the late Terry Johnston and James Boone Steelman. He grew up in Fayetteville and Mulberry where his family had a farm. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Booneville Cemetery in Fayetteville, TN, with Bro. Jack Jean officiating. There will be no visitation with the family prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Bill. All arrangements have been entrusted to...

Funeral service for Mr. Dusty Lee Day, age 56, of Flintville, TN; will be conducted at 1 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Robertson officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 3pm until 7 pm on Saturday, September 10 at Higgins. Dusty was born October 18, 1965, in Fairfax Virginia, to the late Joe and Linda Clawson Day. He lived most of his life in Elizabethtown Ky and was transferred to Fayetteville in 2004 as a truck driver for Frito Lay Company. He was a proud member of the Safety Team of truck drivers. Mr. Day had a 26-year career with Frito Lay. Dusty loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his...

Destine? Cheyanne Rhea, known to many as Desi, Dez, or Dezzi, will be remembered for her contagious smile, her infectious personality, and for being larger than life. Desi was born on July 4, 2003, to Derrick Duran Rhea and Misty Nicole Stubblefield. She passed away on July 15, 2022. Destine? was a 2021 graduate of Fayetteville City High School and an upcoming sophomore at the University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern). Desi played basketball #4 and volleyball #4 for Unity School, softball #14 and basketball #4 at Fayetteville City High School, and basketball #4 at UT Southern. Destine? worked in the infant room at Little Blessings Daycare and was a waitress at Kitchen 218. She was a...

It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Robert Lee Rudd, II, age 85, of Petersburg, TN. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Bethel United Methodist Church (4884 Lynchburg Rd, Winchester, TN 37398), Rev. Ken Ervin and Rev. Roy Hopkins will officiate. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Burial will follow in Short Cemetery. Mr. Rudd was born January 8, 1937, in Parkersburg West Virginia, to the late Robert Lee and Lessy Shields Rudd. Robert served in the National Guard and was a butcher supervisor for Safeway Stores. He loved to fish in Ocean City, MD, and enjoyed boating and fishing at Tim's Ford Lake in Winchester, TN. Robert...

A memorial service for Wilson Roger Posey, age 75, of Signal Mountain, TN will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Signal Mountain, TN. Graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Bevills Chapel Cemetery in Hazel Green, AL. Wilson Roger Posey was born April 4, 1947, in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee. Roger was an accomplished musician, playing piano, organ, and guitar. He loved all types of music and throughout his life, amassed a large collection of records and CDs. His love of music started early in life. He studied piano for ten years. Early on, people recognized his talent and asked him to play for them. His...

Graveside funeral service for Mr. Richard Daniel Schmook, Sr., age 85, of Grayson, GA, will be conducted at 4 PM on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens: Garden of Honor. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service. Richard was born on January 18, 1937, in Chicago, IL to the late Richard Albert and Ella Lillian Kuk Schmook. Richard was a graduate of Kelly High School class of 1955. His family owned and operated KUK Dairy in Chicago for many years providing milk to all the schools. He was a devout Christian, and his family was one of the founding members and he was a deacon at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. Mr. Schmook served on the...

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. Joe Edd Graham, Jr., age 76, of Spring Hill, TN. Joe was born on May 24, 1945, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late Joe Edd Graham, Sr., and Charlotte Johnson Graham. He passed away on May 20, 2022, at Franklin Wellness and Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. Coach Joe was a 1962 graduate of Central High School in Fayetteville and was a star football player, which took him to the University of Tennessee, where he continued his outstanding playing career. He graduated with his master's degree from UT Knoxville in 1968. Mr. Graham enjoyed fox hunting and cheering on UT and the TN Titan Football teams. Coach Joe had a long coaching...