Obituaries

Obituary- Emile F. DeKeyser

Apr 14th, 2022 | By

Emile F DeKeyser passed away quietly on March 31, 2022. He was born in Belgium on November 26, 1943 and lived in the United States since 1978. He served in the Merchant Marines, traveling the world. His education was extensive. He had a knack for engineering and loved solving mechanical problems, designing and inventing items.
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Equine Obituary – John FK’s Pusher

Apr 14th, 2022 | By

January 8, 1997-March 20, 2022 John F K’s Pusher, Homer to those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2022. He was owned and loved by Bruce and Robin MacDonald. His retirement and wonderful care was provided by Justin Harris and family at their home and farm. He
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Obituary- Ben Brogdon

Mar 31st, 2022 | By

Benjamin Coy (“Ben”) Brogdon went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Ben came from the small North Florida Panhandle town of Wewahitchka, Florida. At the age of 14, he met the love of his life Lynda; they married as young teenagers and became
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Obituary – Donald Todd

Mar 31st, 2022 | By

Donald Eugene Todd passed away on Monday, March 28th, 2022, at his home in Richmond, Kentucky. He was 71 years old. Donald was born in Richmond on September 13th, 1950, to the late Augustus Todd Sr. and Bessie Mae Lovett Todd. He was the owner/operator of Donald Todd Trucking. Donald was of the Baptist faith
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Obituary – Jerry Swallows

Mar 7th, 2022 | By

Jerry D. Swallows of Baxter, Tennessee passed from this life at St. Thomas after fighting an extended illness with the help of his devoted wife of 57 years, Linda (Nash) Swallows. He is survived by daughters Lisa (m. David Uhrik) and Karen (m. Shane Allen), along with their children and grandchildren and was preceded in
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Obituary- Doug Toone

Mar 7th, 2022 | By

Shelbyville, Tennessee resident Doug Toone, father of Walking Horse trainer, Laurie Toone, passed away on February 14, 2022. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. The Scoop sends our deepest condolences to the Toone Family.



Obituary- Jeffery Todd Duke

Mar 7th, 2022 | By

Jeffery Todd Duke was born in Alabaster, Alabama on October 1, 1963 to the late Patsy Brown Duke and Dr. Warren Cecil Duke Sr. He passed away in Dickson, Tennessee on February 22, 2022 at the age of 58. Jeff was a senior ecologist and a member of the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in
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Equine Obituary – Hey, Tomcat

Mar 7th, 2022 | By

Hey, Tomcat, the two-time World Champion and three-time Reserve World Grand Champion passed from this life on February 20th from an aneurism at Jamie Lawrence Stables in Vinemont, Alabama. The champion was owned and loved by Roy and Joan Wester of Odenville, Alabama. Hey, Tomcat had an outstanding final season during the 2021 show year.
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Obituary- Michael Jones

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Michael Alban Jones passed away on Thursday, January 27th, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann, son Douglas (Carla), daughter Beth and grandson Tyson, brother Tommy, sisters Molly, Gail, Patty and Della and numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was born in 1940 to Willard and Elizabeth
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Obituary- Sonny Scrivner

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Mr. William H. “Sonny” Scrivner, age 86, of Shelbyville, passed away February 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Blue-Ribbon Room at The Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville. Dr. Steve Murphee will officiate. Sonny was born July 1, 1935, in Carthage, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi
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