Headstones
In our efforts to preserve family history, headstones and monuments are a now available and on display at the Funeral Home. Headstones are memorials of remembrance, aiding in the study of the family's history. They are made of especially strong and permanent rock. The can express words of optimism and inspiration or a sentiment reflecting eternal love.
• Granite stone: Granite is a hard stone and requires skill to carve by hand. Modern methods of carving include using computer-controlled rotary bits and sandblasting over a rubber stencil.
• Marble and Limestone: Both limestone and marble take carving well. Marble is a recrystallized form of limestone. Marble became popular from the early 19th century, though its extra cost limited its appeal.
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Obituaries
"When memories remain, let them be beautiful."
Bettie M. Parkes
Death Notice We regret to inform you that, Ms. Bettie M. Parkes, age 85, formerly of Lewisburg passed on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Mt. Pleasant Healthcare Facility after an extended illness. She was a devoted member of Greater First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie Parkes and Tennie Hill Parkes.…
Doris Annette Gentry
Death Notice We regret to inform you that Doris Annette Gentry, of Lewisburg, age 75, passed on Thursday, August 3, 2017 with her family by her side in Sewanee, Tennessee. She was a a member of Greater First Baptist Church in Lewisburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Frances Crutcher;…
Mr. Melvin P. Ewing
Death Notice for Mr. Melvin P. Ewing We regret to inform you that Mr. Melvin Porter Ewing, age 87, of Lewisburg, passed on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Melvin Ewing, Sr.; his son Melvin Eugene Ewing, and one infant child.…
Kevin T. Ewing
Death Notice Kevin T. Ewing We regret to inform you that, Kevin Troy Ewing, age 54, of Marshall County, closed his eyes for the last time on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was the son of the late H.V. Ewing, Jr. and Annie Katherine Ewing. He attended…
Lillian Lee Gentry
Death Notice for Mrs. Lillian Lee Gentry We regret to inform you that Mrs. Lillian Lee Gentry, age 82, passed on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was an exalted member of Greater First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Johnnie V. and Martha…
Catherine H. Yeargins
We regret to inform you that Mrs. Catherine Yeargins, age 66, closed her eyes for the last time on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She was a member of Second Avenue Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude Stafford and General Hardin; her son,…