Edward “Ed” Braseel
by: Dwayne PageJan 24, 2025
Edward “Ed” Braseel age 61 of McMinnville, passed away Tuesday January 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born June 7, 1963, to his parents the late Tom and Selma King Braseel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Bryson Braseel and Beau Cripps. Mr. Braseel was a member of the Church of God and retired as Press Operator at Star Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife Lynn Braseel of McMinnville; 2 children: Seth (Ashleigh) Braseel and Shelly Braseel both of Smithville; 3 step-children: Nathan (Lisa) Simmons of Algood, Ashli (Michael) Russell of McMinnville, and Shawna (Andy) Cripps of McMinnville; 2 sisters: Teresa Norris of McMinnville, Regina (Tom) Johnson of Oak Ridge; brother: Terry Braseel of McMinnville; 15 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:AM Saturday January 25, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sommer Worley officiating. Visitation with family will be held Friday January 24, 2025, 3 PM til 7 PM and on Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Braseel family.
Grady Nixon Ellis
by: Dwayne PageJan 24, 2025
Mr. Grady Nixon Ellis, age 85, of Temperance Hall, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Mr. Ellis was born December 27, 1939 in Temperance Hall, TN, a son of the late Thomas Grady Ellis and Henry Margarette Nixon Ellis. He was also preceded in death by Son; Randy Dewayne Ellis on January 11, 2023. Grady married Edna Ruth Wright on May 19, 1962 in Lebanon, TN. Grady worked as a machinist for TRW for 30 years and 5 months until his retirement in 1995. He was a lifelong farmer.
Mr. Ellis is survived by his Wife of 62 years; Edna Ruth Ellis of Temperance Hall, TN. Children; Donnie (Tonya) Ellis of Alexandria, TN, Kenneth Ellis of Alexandria, TN, Juanita (Michael) Howell of Brush Creek, TN, and Felecia (Bob) Vantrease of Temperance Hall, TN. Grandchildren; Miranda Grant, Kayla Ellis, Killian Ellis, Andrew (Jamie) Ellis, Emily Howell, Kelsey (Brandon) Doss, Taylor Ellis, Paige (Ian) Grigg, Colin (Trinity) Howell, Lynsey Ellis, and John Ellis. Ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Ellis are scheduled to be conducted from the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2PM with Bro. Jerry Osmond and Bro. Bill Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Saturday from 2PM until 8PM and on Sunday after 11AM until the service time at 2PM.
Johnathan Rockford Cassity “Rocky”
by: Dwayne PageJan 23, 2025
Johnathan Rockford Cassity “Rocky”, a loving son, brother, and friend, passed away on
January 20, 2025, at the age of 48 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Born on August 22, 1976, in Smithville, Tennessee, Rocky lived a life filled with love and laughter.
As a skilled mechanic, Rocky took pride in his work and was always willing to lend a helping hand. However, his true passion was spending time with his family, who were the center of his universe. He had a heart of gold and extended to everyone he knew.
Rocky is survived by his father, Bobby Cassity; brother, Josh Cassity; aunts, Theresa (Ronnie) Turner, Connie ( Daniel) Cripps, Glenda Hutchinson, Donna (Jay) Nichols, Uncles, Ricky Cassity and Robert (Tammy) Smith. Niece Kristin (Reed) Farley and nephew Christopher (Jen) Snyder. Special cousins, Tia (Jessie) Adcock, Caven Ponder, Caitlyn Adcock, Greg (Trudie) Matthews, Matthew Hale, and Michael Saylors along with a host of others, and many friends. Also survived by step grandmother Faye Smith.
He was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Lavone Smith Foster and brother Tracy D Cassity. Grandfathers, Tom Cassity and H C Duke and Glen D Smith. Grandmothers, Ethel Cassity and Doris Lynn Duke.
Rocky’s passing leaves a gaping hole in the lives of those who loved him. His infectious smile, kind heart, and generous spirit will be deeply missed. As we say goodbye to this beloved man, we take comfort in the memories we shared with him and the love that will continue to bind us together.
Rocky chose direct cremation, with a private graveside service with family and close friends at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria on Saturday, January 25th at 10am, officiated by Bro. Isaac Gray. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Anderson Funeral Home. A private celebration of Rocky’s life will be held at a later date. Rest in peace, dear Rocky. Your love and life will never be forgotten. You are and were loved. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.