The News-Courier

Peggy Neal Pepper-Schantz of Franklin, TN went home to her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2021 at the age of 79. Peggy was born in Athens, Alabama to Neal and Ruth Pepper on October 27, 1941. She attended school in Peoria, Illinois. Peggy married Russell Schantz Jr. on April 9, 1988 in Stockton, California. Several years after they married, Russ and Peggy relocated to British Columbia, Canada for a time before moving back to the States and settling in Franklin, TN. Peggy greatly enjoyed the culinary world and that was evidenced by her involvement in many organizations. She was known as one of Our Savior's best cooks, bringing homemade soup to Advent and Lenten weekly dinners. She served...

Pauline Overton Hartford was born in London, England on October 24, 1925. She met the love of her life, James Nicholson Hartford Jr., when he was stationed in England in 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by her parents, Rosina Close Overton and Harry Rudall Overton. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Mahar (Jim), Linda Huggins (Jere/Harlan), and Gina Garth (Johnny) as well as five grandsons, Matthew Mahar (Christina), Andrew Mahar (Mindy), Jonathan Huggins (Samantha), Lakin Garth (Katharine) and Stuart Garth (Courtney). She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren who knew her fondly as "Gran." As a young girl, she loved horses and won awards for her...

Age 68 of Plano, TX, died on April 23, 2020. For a complete obituary, service information and to leave condolences, please visit affoplano.com

Betty Jean (Nixon) Bradley, of Sherwood, passed away on September 16, 2019. The family will host a memorial service on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 2:30 PM with Reverend Luke Conway officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home and Cremation 1134 Main Street Vilonia, AR. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

Ted Allen Williams, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2019. He was a member of Hardin Valley Church of Christ. Born on September 13, 1935 in Rogersville, Alabama, he married Carolyn Moore Williams on Nov. 5, 1960 in Athens, Alabama. Ted worked as a contract engineer for NASA. He accepted employment at TVA and the family moved to Knoxville in January of 1970. He lived in west Knoxville for 45 years and made many friends. In addition to his wife, Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Survivors include two sons, Bradley Williams and Russell Williams; granddaughter, Libby Williams; brother, Pete Williams; and first cousin, who was more like a brother, Steve...