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Annie Louise Sisco Shrum

Annie Louise Sisco Shrum

Jul 18, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Louise Sisco Shrum will be 1:00 P.M Friday, July 20, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Eld. Garry Drennon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Visitation Thursday, 2-8 P.M. and Friday after 10:00 A.M. at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Shrum, age 84 of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, July...

Melvin Earl Holland

Melvin Earl Holland

Jul 15, 2018

Mr. Melvin Earl Holland age 91 of Lebanon passed away July 15, 2018. He was born in Beech Grove, Arkansas, March 18, 1927, the son of the late Jesse and Dollie Williams Ballard.  Both of his parents died when he was a small boy.  He was raised by the Holland family of Lavergne and later by Mr. and Mrs....

Deontray Jedidiah Mcelroy

Deontray Jedidiah Mcelroy

Jul 5, 2018

Deontray Jedidiah McElroy, age 11 of Lebanon, entered into the arms of his loving Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. His earthly struggle ended and he has now been made wonderfully whole.

Deontray was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church where he enjoyed activities with his Sunday school class and...

Lou Hicks Mccaleb

Lou Hicks Mccaleb

Jun 29, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Hicks McCaleb will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Eld. Danny Tomlinson officiating. Interment will follow at Gordonsville Cemetery.  Visitation Saturday 2–7 PM and Sunday after 11 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. McCaleb, age 89 of Lebanon passed away Friday, June 29, 2018,...

Louis Johnson Lain

Louis Johnson Lain

Jun 24, 2018

Mr. Louis Johnson Lain age 96 of the Beckwith Community in Mt. Juliet passed away June 24, 2018. Born in Wilson County, February 21, 1922, he was the son of the late Sam and Vera Johnson Lain.  He was a life-long carpenter and builder.  He was a faithful member of Beckwith Missionary Baptist Church since 1955 where he served...

Stergios Tegos

Stergios Tegos

Jun 19, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Stergios Tegos will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Eld. Garry Drennon officiating. Interment Bethlehem Cemetery at Tuckers Cross Roads.  Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM and Friday after 9 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mr. Tegos, age 77 of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018,...

Jeannie Macniven Schneider

Jeannie Macniven Schneider

Jun 19, 2018

Mrs. Jeannie MacNiven Schneider of the Rome Community passed away June 19, 2018, at her home. Born in Weedon, England, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Rose Clark MacNiven.  She was an antique dealer and a homemaker.  She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany.  She was a member of the National Humane...

Emma Hodge Hamlet

Emma Hodge Hamlet

Jun 17, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Hodge Hamlet will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Randy Ward officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation Tuesday 4–8 PM and Wednesday after 11 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Hamlet, age 89 of Lebanon passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Tennova...

Helen Lawrence Purnell

Helen Lawrence Purnell

May 27, 2018

Mrs. Helen Lawrence Purnell age 82 of Lebanon passed away May 27, 2018. Born in the Temperance Hall Community of DeKalb County, she was the daughter of the late Roy M. Lawrence and Grace Midgett Lawrence.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.  She retired from Precision Rubber as personnel manager.

She was preceded in death...

Newell “Red” Jenkins

Newell “Red” Jenkins

May 24, 2018

Mr. Newell "Red" Jenkins age 88 of Lebanon passed away May 24, 2018. He was born in the Rawls Creek Community of Smith County, TN, September 14, 1929, son of the late Harry and Velma Mofield Jenkins.  He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a life-long farmer.  He served on the Wilson County Commission, was a...

Ellen Burton Benward

Ellen Burton Benward

May 23, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Burton Benward will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 28, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Duckett officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation Sunday 2-5 PM and Monday after 10 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Benward, age 80 of Lebanon passed away at her...

Kathleen Morse Davis

Kathleen Morse Davis

May 23, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Kathleen Morse Davis will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Charles McKnight officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Visitation Friday 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Davis, age 90 of Lebanon,...

Lucille Hailey Kirby

Lucille Hailey Kirby

May 21, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Hailey Kirby will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Owens officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation Wednesday 3–8 PM and after 9 AM Thursday at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Kirby, age 98 of Lebanon passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at...

Brenda L. Elmore

Brenda L. Elmore

May 18, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda L. Elmore will be 4:00 P.M. Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. David Taft officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.  Visitation Saturday 4-6 PM and Sunday 1 PM until service at Ligon & Bobo.

Mrs. Elmore, age 73 of Lebanon passed...

Frances Oakley Pursley

Frances Oakley Pursley

May 16, 2018

Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Oakley Pursley will be 11:00 AM Monday, May 21, 2018 at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 9AM until 10:45AM at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.  Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Pursley, age 98 of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Elmcroft in...

John William Harris

John William Harris

May 16, 2018

Graveside service for Mr. John William Harris will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home on Saturday 1-4 P.M. and Sunday after 12:30 P.M.  Pallbearers:  Phillip, Billy, Jason, Mike and Ricky Harris, and Richard Minchey.

Mr. Harris, age 92 of Lebanon passed away Wednesday, May 16,...

Rebecca Fite Maxwell

Rebecca Fite Maxwell

May 15, 2018

Graveside services for Mrs. Rebecca Fite Maxwell will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 18, 2018, at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Mike Petty officiating. Visitation Thursday 4-7 PM at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Mrs. Maxwell, age 93 of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Pavilion.

Born November 25, 1924, in...

Charles J. “Charlie” Head

Charles J. “Charlie” Head

May 13, 2018

Memorial services for Mr. Charles J. "Charlie" Head will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. David Daughtery officiating. Visitation Saturday 10 AM until service.

Mr. Head, age 54 of Lebanon passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Summit Medical Center.

Born June 24, 1963, in Champaign,...

Patricia Locke Callis

Patricia Locke Callis

May 10, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Locke Callis age 69 of Lebanon passed away May 10, 2018, at her home. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dora Murray Locke.  She was a homemaker and a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Lee Callis; son, Christopher Lee...

Jackie Holleman

Jackie Holleman

May 7, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Jackie Holleman will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 11, 2018, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Keene officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Visitation Thursday 3 – 7 PM and Friday after 11 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mr. Holleman, age 80 of Lebanon passed away Monday, May...

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