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Kenneth Neal

December 29th, 2023

04/24/1926 – 10/13/1999 Married: Ina Mae Swan Children: Pal, Pam, Phil, and Perry Grandchildren: Houston, Hannah, Haden, Rachel, Mark, Kyle, and Adam Kenneth Neal was a lifelong resident of the Tucker’s Crossroads Community in Wilson County. He worked on his farm in this community until his death in 1999. His three sons, Pal, Phil and […]

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Hale Moss

December 29th, 2023

October 12, 1948 Married: Brenda Horton – 1973 Children: Joe and Lauren (wife) Moss Hale Moss was born on October 12, 1948 at the old McFarland General Hospital in Lebanon. Hale is a lifelong resident of Wilson County. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School in 1966 in a class of 63 students; most of […]

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Moss Brothers Seed Company

December 29th, 2023

Charles B. Moss 1918 - 1990 Married: Ilene Hale. Children: Hale Moss and Susan Owen. 4 Grandchildren Louis A. Moss 1920 - 1952 Married: Virginia Powell John M. Moss 1924 - June 2, 2014 Married: Martha Dale. Children: Louis, Mack, John Dale & Kyle Moss 5 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren In the early 1950’s, […]

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John William Mitchell

December 29th, 2023

August 30, 1947 to October 23, 2018 Married: Debbie Doebler, June 27, 1982 John William Mitchell was born August 30, 1947 to Jerry Edward (J.E.) Mitchell and Elizabeth Lamb Mitchell. He was proceeded in death by his son Scott and his siblings Charles E. and Kenneth G., and he is survived by his sister Margaret […]

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J W McGuire

December 29th, 2023

May 20, 1949 Married: Toni Conner Son: Jaycen McGuire Grandchildren: Jaylen, Josh and Jacorey JW was born on May 20, 1949 in Whiteville, Tennessee to Mr. Sam and Mrs. Willie (Herron) McGuire, Sr. The McGuire’s had 8 children (4 boys, 4 girls) with JW being the 3rd youngest. He has 3 brothers and 2 sisters […]

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Ralph McKee, Sr.

December 29th, 2023

1917 – 1989 Married: Jeanne Justice 2 Children On April 12, 1917, Ralph McKee was born in Wilson County to Tom and Byrdie Knox McKee. Following the declining health of his grandparents, Alex and Martha Haley McKee, his parents, an older sister and Ralph returned to the 413 acre farm purchased by his grandparents in […]

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Alvin McKee

December 29th, 2023

May 26, 1919 - December 20, 2011 Married: Billie (63 years) Children: Elaine, Carson, Bill and Wanda 8 Grandchildren Born and reared on a family farm which was located on the Smith and Wilson County line, which produced dairy, wheat, tobacco and corn. He attended grades 1-8 in the Grant Community. He attended Gordonsville High […]

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Dr. Sam McFarland

December 29th, 2023

1906 – 1995 Married: Gwendolyn Moss, 1931 Children: Gay Chamberlain, Sam Grady McFarland, and Jerry Allen McFarland 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild Sam Bradshaw McFarland was born in 1906 in the Palmer House on the McFarland Family Farm on Coles Ferry Pike. The Palmer House was the second home the McFarland Family built and, in […]

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Roy and Diane Major

December 29th, 2023

Born in 1953 Married in 1976 Children: Josh, Seth, Jared Lee, and Summer Davis Major Grandchildren: Carter Lee and Addison Rose Major Roy and Diane met during their last semester at MTSU. Roy is a Wilson County boy raised in the Norene community. Roy's parents Will Allen and Sammie Bradshaw Major and brothers Allen and […]

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Harry R. Love

December 29th, 2023

1900 - 1977 Wife: Irene Passchall Son: Kenneth Love 2 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren Harry Love was one of three children born on a farm in Bells, Tenn, Crockett County. He had 1 brother and 1 sister. He graduated from Bells High School in 1918 and was encouraged from teachers to attend college. He was the […]

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