CHS Class of 1961

The CHS Class of 1961 graduated 41 students.
Lusa Belle Hale is listed as graduating but no picture available.

Roll of Honor:
Neil Ray Haynes - Boys' Athletics
Mary Glosson - Girls' Athletics
Larry Mitchell - English, Math, History, Band
Ronnie Smothers - Vernon Spencer Memorial
Alice Whitehead - Home Economics
Sammy Bell - Science

Award Winners:
Billy Joe Walker - Citizenship
Lillian Cooper - Commercial
Dottie Baker - French
Billy Furr Wyatt - Student Council

Dottie Lee Baker

Jeffery Bayer

Sammy Bell

Mary Ann Leggett
March 26, 1943 - October 9, 2018

A celebration of life of Mary Ann Leggett will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2018 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Rev. Aaron Pendergrass and Rev. Frank Bowling officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2018 and from 11:00 AM until the service on Friday. Mary Ann, age 75, died on October 9, 2018 with her husband by her side.

Mary Ann, fondly known as Mimi to her family, was born in Bruceton, TN on March 26, 1943 to Cecil and Loula Blankenship. In high school, she was Miss CHS and graduated salutatorian in her class of 1961. Mary Ann attended Union University and graduated with a BA in Business Administration; she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. It was at Union she met the love of her life, Don; they were married in 1965 following graduation.
She and Don lived in Memphis, TN while he was in graduate school; it was during this time, she worked for the Memphis FBI. When Don began teaching at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN, Mary Ann worked as bookkeeper for the University until the birth of their first child; she then became a stay-at-home Mom to their two daughters, Leigh Ann and Jennifer.

When Don started his career with the Quaker Oats Company in 1971, they moved to Jackson, TN and then to Chicago, IL (1993). In 2003 they moved to Medina, TN to be near family. On her “bucket list” was to travel to OHIO…the only state of the 50 she had not visited.

At age 16, Mary Ann made the most important decision of her life—she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. She always considered it a blessing to serve her Lord by playing the piano; she joyfully and faithfully served as pianist for three churches. Mary Ann also enjoyed writing personal notes of encouragement.

Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Don of 53 years; two daughters, Leigh Ann Stewart (Todd) of McMinnville, TN and Jennifer Leggett of Medina, TN; four grandchildren, Aaron Pendergrass, Chelsea Stewart, Rachel Stewart and Caroline Stewart and a brother, Jim P Blankenship (Karin) of Medina, TN
At Mary Ann’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the TN Kidney Foundation, 95 White Bridge Road., Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37205.

Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway 668.1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com

Charlotte Ann Cawthon
June 25, 1943 - December 4, 2004

Charlotte Ann Spencer 1943-2004
PARIS: Services for Charlotte Ann Spencer, 61, formerly of Bruceton, were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7 at Bruceton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Bradshaw officiating. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock. Mrs. Spencer, a cashier at Paris Wal-Mart, died Saturday, December 4 at her home. She was born June 25, 1943 in Memphis to the late James Otis Cawthon and Mary Dorcas Bennett Cawthon. Survivors include a daughter, Holly Spencer of Camden; a son, William “Bubba” Spencer of Bolivar; a sister, Carol Bethshears of Bruceton and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Cawthon. [McKenzie Banner]

Charlotte Ann Spencer 1943-2004
Funeral services for Charlotte Ann Spencer, age 61, of Paris, Tenn., formerly of Bruceton, Tenn., were held Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Bruceton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Bradshaw officiating. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock, Tenn. Pallbearers who served were: Spencer Berry, Shannon Snider, Robert L. Williams, Chris Higdon, Scot Berry and Jamie H. Williams. Ms. Spencer passed away Saturday, December 4, at her home in Paris. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late James Otis Cawthon and Mary Dorcas Bennet Cawthon. She was a cashier. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Cawthon. Survivors include a daughter, Holly Spencer, of Camden, Tenn.; a son, William “Bubba” Spencer, of Bolivar, Tenn.; a sister, Carol Bethshears, of Bruceton; a granddaughter, Brianna Berry and a grandson, Spencer Berry, both of Camden. [Camden Chronicle]

Jerry Lynn Cole
July 1, 1943 — August 20, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lynn Cole, 81,departed this life on Tuesday, August 20 at the Greencrest Assisted Living in Parson, TN. Jerry was born on July 1, 1943 in Bruceton, TN to the late Lenzie Clarence "Buddy" Cole and the late Jerline Minell Park Cole. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and a retired Union pipe fitter for TVA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lenzie and Jerline Cole , two sisters Carolyn Young and Joan Lusk and four brothers Al Cole, Danny Cole, Bub Cole and Sammy Cole.

Jerry is survived by three sons: Terry (Betsy) Cole of Parsons, TN, Jeremy (Kendal) Cole of Franklin, TN and Kerry Cole of Dellrose, TN. One daughter : Kay Wood of Paris, TN. Five grandchildren: Casey Cole, Kristen Maratta, Tanner Cole, Zoe Cole and Ethan Cole. Two great grandchildren: Gabriel Maratta and Eden Maratta.

Funeral services will be conduct on Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 AM Bruceton Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00PM . [Source: Bruceton Funeral Home]

Lillian Cooper

Ruby May Cole Kize
February 16, 1943 - May 6, 2014

Ruby May Cole Kizer, 71 of Hollow Rock, passed away on May 6 at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crossroads Baptist Cemetery. Visitation with the Kizer family will be on Friday, May 9, from 5F-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 10, from 11:30 a.m. until 1.p.m.

Mrs. Kizer was born on February 16, 1943, in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Robert Jack Cole and Ella Mai Robinson Cole. She was a retired LPN with Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Estes Kizer, and two brothers, Ras L. Cole and Parnell Cole.

She is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Peter) Hughes of Camden; a sister, Ruth C. Gamblin of Camden; and two grandchildren, Caroline and Jack. [Source: Carroll County NEWS-Leader]

William Lee Darden, Jr.
September 24, 1943 - July 13, 2011
The family chose cremation, Memorial Services will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 at 400 p.m. at Oakdale Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Whitworth officiating.

William was born September 24, 1943 in Camden, TN He was preceded by his father William Lee Darden, Sr. and His mother Charlene Hilliard Darden.

He is survived by his wife, Dian Dodd Darden of Camden; William L. Darden, III, (Tara) of Holladay and two grandchildren

Oakdale Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

http://www.oakdalefuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Oakdal2/obit.cgi?user=416943DardenJr

DANIEL “DANNY” MAURICE DEVAULT
1943-2012

BRUCETON: Daniel “Danny” Maurice Devault, 68, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were Sunday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at Bruceton First Baptist Church with Bro. James Daniel and Bro. Sonny Robinson officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery near Yuma.

Mr. Devault was born October 26, 1943 in Hollow Rock to the late Wade Maurice Devault and Virginia Lee Williams Devault. He was an engineer for TVA and member of Bruceton First Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sherman Devault and Mark Devault.

Survivors include: his wife, Sandra McLeod Devault of Bruceton; two sons, Darrin (Cheri) Devault of Townsend, Tennessee and Michael (Rebeccah) Devault of Marietta, Georgia, and one grandson.

Bruceton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: McKenzie Banner]

Steve Dove

Carol Jean Elkins

Carol J. McMackins
February 27, 1943 - September 29, 2020

Carol Jean McMackins, 77, of Hollow Rock, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Erlanger Hospital in Chatta-nooga. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of the Bruceton Fu-neral Home Chapel with Brett Mebane officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery.

Mrs. McMackins was born on Feb 27, 1943, in Bruceton, to the late Harold S. Elkins and Ada M. Elkins. She was a retired bank teller for Bank of Huntingdon and a member of the Bruceton Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy F. McMackins, and a grandson, Nick Bryant.

She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Gerald) Granger, of Jackson; three sons, Mike McMackins (Benita Mathis), of Buena Vista, Bob (Linda) McMackins, of Chattanooga, and Mark (Dawn) McMackins, of Hollow Rock; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Micah, Clay, Cole, Caite, Steven, and Maria McMackins.

Pallbearers who served were Micah, Jacob, Clay, Cole, Steven, and Mark McMackins. [Source: Carroll County News-Leader]

Louellen Glosson

Mary Frances Glossen
August 24, 1943 - May 25, 2011

MARY FRANCIS GLOSSON TAYLOR DUNCAN
1943-2011
HOLLOW ROCK: Mary Francis Glosson Taylor Duncan, 67, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at Bruceton Funeral Home with Bro. James S. Daniel officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock.
Mrs. Duncan was born August 24, 1943 in Carroll County to the late Alvis Dossis Glosson and Verdie Irene Taylor Glosson. She was a retired nurse from Asheboro Hospital in North Carolina.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Richard Duncan; one son, Robert Donald Taylor; three sisters, June Chapman, Beatrice Underwood and Opal Thompson; and three brothers, John Alvis Glosson, Nolan Glosson and Charles Glosson.
Survivors include: one daughter, Vickie Dee (David) Kummberfeldt of Campbell, California; two sons, Daniel Brent Taylor of Hawaii and Robert Earl Taylor, Jr.; four sisters, Shirley Glosson of Kingston Spring, Shelba Herring of Arkansas, Chessie Wardlaw of Camden, and Lou Ellen Holley of Bruceton; one brother, Jerry Glosson of Hollow Rock; and nine grandchildren. [Source: McKenzie Banner]

Kay Gowan

Carolyn Grooms

William Roy Hammett

Neil Ray Haynes
1943 - September 14, 2011

Neil Ray Haynes, 68, of Savannah, former administrator at Hardin County School System, died September 14 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were September 16 at East End United Methodist Church in Savannah with Rev. Richard Wesley and Pastor Mary Foote officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Davis, Bob Adkinsson, Tony Fondren, Donnie Burrow, Keith Namishia and Bob Shutt. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, with Dr. Michael McAdoo closing the ceremony with prayer. Bodkin Funeral Home had charge.

Mr. Haynes was a member of East End United Methodist Church, Savannah, where he served as Finance Chairman, member of the Administrative Council and choir member. He belonged to the TSSAA and coached football at Milan, Huntingdon and Savannah Middle School. He also served a dual role as superintendent/ principal in Atwood from 1969-1970. He began his college career at the University of Memphis, played football at Murray State University on a scholarship and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He received his Masters at UTK in 1969 and attained 45 hours toward his Doctorate.

Mr. Haynes, the husband of Judy Creswell Haynes, also leaves a son, Neil Scott Haynes and wife Shawna of Bells; a brother, Johnny W. Haynes (Betty) of Hollow Rock; a sister, Nancy Haynes Robinson (Hal) of Maryville; two grandchildren, Alexander Hunter Haynes of Savannah and Jocelyn Evie Nicole Haynes of Bells; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the East End United Methodist Church, 104 Fairground Street, Savannah, TN 38372. Neil Ray Haynes
1943 - September 14, 2011

Neil Ray Haynes, 68, of Savannah, former administrator at Hardin County School System, died September 14 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were September 16 at East End United Methodist Church in Savannah with Rev. Richard Wesley and Pastor Mary Foote officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Davis, Bob Adkinsson, Tony Fondren, Donnie Burrow, Keith Namishia and Bob Shutt. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, with Dr. Michael McAdoo closing the ceremony with prayer. Bodkin Funeral Home had charge.

Mr. Haynes was a member of East End United Methodist Church, Savannah, where he served as Finance Chairman, member of the Administrative Council and choir member. He belonged to the TSSAA and coached football at Milan, Huntingdon and Savannah Middle School. He also served a dual role as superintendent/ principal in Atwood from 1969-1970. He began his college career at the University of Memphis, played football at Murray State University on a scholarship and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He received his Masters at UTK in 1969 and attained 45 hours toward his Doctorate.

Mr. Haynes, the husband of Judy Creswell Haynes, also leaves a son, Neil Scott Haynes and wife Shawna of Bells; a brother, Johnny W. Haynes (Betty) of Hollow Rock; a sister, Nancy Haynes Robinson (Hal) of Maryville; two grandchildren, Alexander Hunter Haynes of Savannah and Jocelyn Evie Nicole Haynes of Bells; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the East End United Methodist Church, 104 Fairground Street, Savannah, TN 38372.

Karen Herndon
May 26, 1943 - March 8, 2013

Karen (Herndon) Miller, of Shrewsbury, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 8, 2013. She was 69.

Karen was born May 26, 1943 in Camden, Tennessee a daughter of the late Joe T. and Anita (Hicks) Herndon. Raised in Bruceton, Tennessee she graduated from Central High School where she was a member of the Central High School Band and Majorettes. In 1964 she graduated from University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor's degree in Education. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority and toured Europe with the UT singers in 1962.

On December 29, 1964 she married Thomas B. Miller and then taught in the Nashville, Tennessee public school system for 5 years. In 1973 she moved with Tom and their 2-year-old son to Shrewsbury. After staying at home to raise her son and daughter she later taught English literature, History and Social Studies in the 7th and 8th grades at Shrewsbury Middle School for over 15 years, retiring in 2005. In the late 1990's she completed her Master's in Education from Worcester State College. She loved her work as a teacher. She took pride in her students and cherished the many friendships that developed with her co-workers at the middle school.

She was a member of the Shrewsbury Education Association and the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester and in earlier years was active on committees and its women's groups. Karen was active in supporting many charitable organizations including Big Brother/Big Sister and the Salvation Army. Having developed arthritis in later years she kept active at the Greendale YMCA where she would swim with a good group of friends in its Water Lilies group. Luncheons with fellow teachers, day trips card games and the events of family life, especially those centered on her granddaughters are what Karen loved most.

In addition to her husband, Tom, she leaves her children, Dr. T. Bryan Miller of Worcester and Elizabeth H. Miller of Chestnut Hill; her granddaughters, Julia and Peyton Miller; her brother, Joseph L. Herndon of Miami, Florida; nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Karen's life by gathering for a calling hour at Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center on Friday, March 15th from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

Honor Karen's memory with a contribution to the National Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree Street, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30309 or other charity of your choice.

For obituary & more pictures visit here http://heald-chiampa.tributes.com/obituary/read/Karen-H.-Miller-95404631

[Source: Heald & Chiampa Funeral Home]

Lula Belle Hale
No picture available.

Jimmie Lewis Holladay
May 27, 1943 - March 24, 2016

Jimmie (Jim) Lewis Holladay, age 72, died on March 24, 2016 after a short
and furiously fought battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease, better known as
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sharon M. Holladay. Also surviving
are son, Bryan Holladay, daughter, Jeri (Fate) Thomas, son, Mark Holladay,
Stepsons, Brad Thompson (Heather), Jeremy Thompson (Tonya), four grandsons,
Cade Thompson, Aidan Thompson, Carson Thompson, and Talon Thompson.

He enjoyed fishing, wood working, football, watching great western movies,
eating lots of sushi, and most of all having fun with grandsons and
spending time with family.

Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Monday 28th, 2016 also from
11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m prior to funeral services and interment on Tuesday
29th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens,
535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN. [Source: Hermitage Funeral Home]
http://hermitage-mg.tributes.com/dignitymemorial/obituary/Jimmie-Lewis-Holladay-103426171

Memorial donations may be made in Jimmie's memory to

www.alsguardianangels.com

or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org.

Joyce Houston

Peggy Jo Higdon
July 30, 1943 — September 8, 2023

Hollow Rock, TN
Mrs. Peggy Jo Howe Higdon, 80, departed this life on September 8, 2023 at the Life Care in Bruceton. Mrs. Higdon was born on July 30,1943 in Carroll County TN to the late William Commie Howe and the late Era Greer Howe. She was a member of Malsboro Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Higdon is survived by her husband Mr. Harry Higdon of Hollow Rock, TN . One son Mr. Tim (Julie) Higdon of Hollow Rock, TN. Two grandchildren Megan (Jake) Wortham and Matt(Madison) Higdon. Four great-grandchildren Jack, Kinsley, Emma and Ella.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15 at 2:00 PM at the Bruceton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock, TN. Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 15 from 10 AM till Funeral service time at 2:00PM. [Source: Bruceton Funeral Home]

Anne Jordan
Class officer

Linda Larkins

James Larry Mitchell
September 11, 1943 - November 1, 1998

James Larry Mitchell, 55, of Nashville, died Sunday, November 1, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father, John G. (Jack) Mitchell, of Bruceton, in 1980. Requiem mass for Larry was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ, the King Catholic Church, by Bishop James Niedergesses and Rev. Stephen Kenny. Internment was at Calvary Cemetery in Nashville. Marshall Donnelly Combs was in charge of the arrangements.

He was born in Nashville, September 11, 1943, graduated from Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Class of 1961. He received his B.S. degree in 1964 and his Master in Math in 1965, from George Peabody College. He began his career in Nashville as a teacher In math at Eat High, Montgomery Bell Academy and U.T. Nashville. In 1969, he joined IBM, where he stayed until his death.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Beuerlein, who he married in 1965, in Lawrenceburg; a son, Mark Mitchell, and his wife, Amy, of Nashville; a daughter, Elizabeth Mitchell of Nashville; his Mother, Pauline (Polly) Wherry Mitchell of Bruceton; a brother, john G. (Jack) Mitchell, Jr. of Knoxville; two sisters, Theresa Pollock of North Canton, Ohio, aid Cecilia Nye of Knoxville; a niece, Meredith M. Lidster of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; two nephews, Rob and Ben Nye, both of Knoxville; two uncles, Joe Mitchell of Bruceton and Lloyd Wherry of Columbia; three aunts, Margaret Hurt of Martin, Julia Herof Livonia, Michigan, and Bernice Rochelle of Centerville; a host of cousins, in-laws, friends, neighbors and co-workers, who loved him dearly.

Pallbearers were Jerry Laquiere, Miriam Rochelle, Ray Weatherspoon, All Henson, Jerry Scott, Bob Jenkins, Walter Brink and Dave Kuhlman. Source: Carroll County NEWS-LEADER

Bobby Moore
Class officer

Johnny Page

Larry Page
Class officer

Sue Riley

Derreld Robison

Glenda Smothers

Ronnie Smothers
Class officer

Martha Turner
Class officer

Joe Billy Walker

Mary Carolyn (Peggy) White
Died in Texas about 1968. If anyone has any information of her death, please contact me.
ewyat@charter.net

Alice Whitehead

Patsy Williams

Winona Wilson

BILLY FURR WYATT
June 4, 1943 - September 7, 1994

Benton County Sheriff Billy Furr Wyatt 51, died of following a long illness, Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at his residence near Camden. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9th at First Baptist Church in Camden. Jimmy Allison, Gary Greer and Larry Vine officiated. Burial was in the Camden Cemetery with Stockdale Malin in charge of services.

A native of Carroll County, Wyatt was born June 4, 1943, a son of Ava Furr Wyatt of Camden and the late Parker Wyatt. He was married to the former Charolette Umstead , who survives. A member of First Baptist Church in Bruceton, he also was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by two daughters, Amy Roe and Lisa Lockridge of Camden: a brother Edd Wyatt of Florida; and two grandchildren. [Source: Camden Chronicle]

Cayce Wyatt
October 21, 1943 — December 2, 2023

Mr. Cayce Wyatt, 80, was born on October 21, 1943, in Buena Vista, TN to the late Willard Cayce Wyatt and Lester Murl Elkins Wyatt. He departed this life on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Cayce wore many hats in his career at Norandal but he retired as a technical Superintendent in 2008.

He was a member of Hollow Rock United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and his family and friends. His hobby was playing golf which he so enjoyed. Mr. Wyatt was a member of Bruceton Masonic Lodge #731 and Order of Eastern Star.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Lester Murl Wyatt, a sister Shirley Bennett and a brother W. L. Wyatt.

He is survived by his wife Ella May Dorsett Wyatt of Bruceton. One daughter Stacey Dawn Wyatt of Los Angeles, CA. Pallbearers who serve are Mike Bennett, Ryan Bennett, Adam Bennett, Colin Bennett, Gustavo Dorsett and Julian DeLucio. Honorary pallbearers John "J.D." Williams, Bill Brooks, Mike Cathey, Cliff Sturdivant, Ray Dorsett and Dan Dorsett.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Bruceton Funeral Home. On Saturday, December 9 at Hollow Rock United Methodist Church with visitation from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM funeral service time. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock, TN [Source: Bruceton Funeral Home]