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Neal Funeral Home, Inc.

We are the only locally owned and family operated funeral home in Lawrenceburg. We have four license Neal Funeral Home, Inc.
231 North Military Ave. Mr. After Mr.

Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Office: 931.762.9447
Fax: 931.762.9885

* We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling our office number. North Funeral Home came into being on or about 1929 in Ethridge, Tennessee. Ova North operated his funeral business out of his residence and used a horse-drawn hearse to convey people to the cemetery. In 1938, a new modern funeral home was built on North Military Avenue in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. North suffered a heart attack and other health problems, he asked Oliver Neal to take over day-to-day operations. Oliver and Connie Neal moved to Lawrenceburg in 1953. At that time, Mr. Neal became part owner and manager of North Funeral Home. In 1984, Mr. Neal purchased the entire business from the North family. Neal then retired and passed the business onto his two sons, Charles and Don. Charles and Don became partners in the business. After the untimely death of Don, the operations of the funeral home changed. Charles, along with his wife, Vickie, took over the business. Their son David, and son-in-law Darren McAfee, also joined the family business. David Neal is the third generation to operate the funeral home. After outgrowing the space in the original building, a new state-of-the-art building was constructed. In 1998, we moved into the new building and changed the name of the business from North Funeral Home to Neal Funeral Home. We are the only locally owned and family-operated funeral home in Lawrenceburg. We have four licensed embalmers, six licensed funeral directors, two pre-need counselors, and two secretaries on staff.

03/28/2026

Patrick Taylor Johnson, age 55 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, a self-employed entrepreneur, and of the Christian faith. Mr. Johnson loved being outdoors, music, sports, especially football and basketball, and most importantly spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lilly Scott Johnson; one son, Kaleb Johnson; one brother, George Johnson; and one sister, Pam Johnson.

He is survived by two special women in his life, his wife, Lynn Johnson and the mother of his children, Rachel Markus; ten children, Abby Johnson-Brown (Dan), Alexis Markus, Kylie Johnson, Emily Johnson (Jackson), Liam Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Madelynne Beck (Austin), Taylor Markus (Lauren), and Dillon Markus (Rob); seven grandchildren, Lily Brown, Payton Buchanan, Rayli Markus, Layni Markus, Asher Beck, Astrid Beck, and Sebastian Beck; and one sister, Hope Sherrell.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/25/2026

It has come to our attention that an insurance salesperson is going door-to-door and stating that he/she is affiliated with Neal Funeral Home, Inc. We do NOT have anyone from Neal Funeral Home, Inc. going door-to-door to sell burial insurance. If anyone ever approaches you and states that they are with Neal Funeral Home, Inc. selling insurance, please feel free to contact our office at 931-762-9447 with any questions that you may have.

03/24/2026

Mark Pilkinton, age 67 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a native of Sheffield, AL, employed at NHC Scott, and a member of Ethridge Church of Christ. Mr. Pilkinton enjoyed putting together puzzles with his daughters and watching Tennessee Vols football. He loved spending time with his family, especially the dog he didn't want, Honey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Porter and Martha Nell Gregory Pilkinton; and one brother, Greg Pilkinton.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jennifer Pilkinton of Lawrenceburg, TN; two daughters, Jenna Pilkinton (Cash Piatt) and Josie Pilkinton both of Lawrenceburg, TN, one niece, Kirsten Sherrill of Columbia, TN; one great-niece, Evelynn Sherrill of Columbia, TN; and his fur baby, Honey.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ethridge Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted at Ethridge Church of Christ at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026, with David Stofel and Kirt Hughett officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/24/2026

Elena Kay Ramirez, age 48, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at her residence. She was a native of Red Bluff, CA, a homemaker, and a member of Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Elena enjoyed reading.

She was preceded in death by grandmother, Liddy Summerlin; grandmother, Elena Hernandez; grandfather, Miguel Mendoza; grandfather, Jose Ibarra; uncles, Thomas Dyer and Edgar Dyer; aunts, Barbra Dyer and Maria Teresa Ibarra; niece, Damiana Badillo; nephews, Damian Lozano and Owen Luallen.

She is survived by her husband, Juan L. Ramirez Galvan; six children, Gladys Vazquez (Marco), Angel Venegas Ibarra (Julia), Milagros Ramirez Ybarra, Arianna Ramirez Ybarra, Juan Ramirez Ybarra, all of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Jose Galvan Zepeda (Maria) of Mexico; her father and stepmother, Francisco Ybarra Hernadez and Guadalupe Lopez Orozco of California; her mother, Gladys Kay Munoz of Lawrenceburg, TN; twelve grandchildren, Luna, Marco Jr., Luz, Lucia, Adriel, Alexandria, Azariah, Holley, Gabriel, Julian, Mateo, and Ebelin; and siblings, Leah Sanchez of Lawrenceburg,TN, Francisco Ybarra of Fall River, California, Deysi Ibarra of Mexico, and Rafael Ibarra of Mexico.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026, with Father Andrew Forsythe officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/24/2026

Jamie Contreras, age 11, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply.

Jamie was a loving son, a protective big brother, and a wonderful child. He was quiet at times, but caring, funny, curious, and full of heart. He loved football, video games, youth church, and spending time with his family, siblings, cousins, and friends.

Jamie was deeply loved, and his loss leaves a heartbreak that words cannot fully express. He will be missed every single day and remembered always.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jason Stojak, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Candace Contreras and father, Claudio Contreras, who loved and raised him; by his siblings; and by a large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones who will always carry his memory with them.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with David Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/23/2026

Dedra Diane Riddle, age 63, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, and of the Christian faith. Mrs. Riddle loved horses and, most importantly, spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Riddle; parents, Jim and Marie Staggs; one daughter, Stacy Rogers; and five brothers, David, Dennis, Dale, Luther, and Jimmy Staggs.

She is survived by two sons, Jason Riddle (Stacy) and Corey Novem; one son-in-law, Dustin Rogers; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 26, 2026, with Grant Pavy officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Ararat Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/23/2026

Carl David Smith, age 74, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, and retired from Frito-Lay. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family dearly. Anybody that knew him knew that he always put his family first.

He is preceded in death by parents, Carl and Annie Lou Smith; three brothers, Sonny, Ronnie, and Donnie Smith; and one son, Jason Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice Buie Smith of Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Carla Smith (Jeremy) of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Angelica Cline (Jon) of Pulaski, TN; three grandchildren, Jess Williams (Lee) of Stokesdale, NC, C**t Smith (Brooklyn) of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Abigail Stallings (Tyler) of Ashland, TN; four great-grandchildren, Harper, Henleigh, and Hyker Smith of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Emmersyn Williams of Stokesdale, NC; two brothers, Roger Smith (Carolyn) of Center Star, AL, and Timmy Smith of Lawrenceburg, TN; two sisters, Joyce Buie (James) of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Rita Bryant of Lawrenceburg, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with Wendell White officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/20/2026

Allen Lee Garland, age 67, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, a member of Midway Church of Christ, retired from Murray Ohio Mfg., AutoZone, and Advance Auto Parts. Mr. Garland was a former reserve police officer for the Lawrenceburg Police Department.

He was preceded in death by his father; Carl Garland; and one son, Dustin Lee "Dusty" Garland.

He is survived by his wife Rita Clayton Garland of Lawrenceburg, TN; one daughter, Vanessa Ray of Lawrenceburg, TN; one son, Caleb Garland (Hannah) of Lawrenceburg, TN; mother, Ruby Self Garland of Lawrenceburg, TN; one brother, Larry Garland (Rodney) of Nolensville, TN; seven grandchildren, Kyle Garland, Dalen Garland, Jerry Allen Garland (Sumer), Kaitlin Morris, Annaleese Ray, Billi Ray, and Ruby Ray; one grandchild on the way; and one great-grandchild, Dustin River Garland.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at Macedonia Cemetery at 12:30 PM Monday, March 23, 2026, with Leslie Shadrick officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Hope Botanical Gardens. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/19/2026

Janette Peppers Flowers, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, and a caregiver. Mrs. Flowers loved taking care of home bound elderly, playing the piano, and playing cards and bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Kenneth Flowers, parents; Horace and Margie Swafford Peppers; one sister, Jane Jennings; and one brother, Don Peppers.

She is survived by one daughter; Debra Everett (Leon) of Killen, AL; one son, Kenny Mattox (Cathy) of Lawrenceburg, TN; five grandchildren Chad Aaron (Mary) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Keli Alvarez (Russell) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Erika Peterson (Joe) of Pensacola, FL, Ryan Mattox (Jyl) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Drew Mattox (Lauren) of Lawrenceburg, TN; one sister-in-law, Nina Peppers of Nashville, TN, and ten great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at NHC Healthcare. When it came time that she no longer could stay at home, she was adamant about going back to NHC after previously being there for rehab in the past. They took extra care of her and told her that they loved her all the time. She loved the activities and the staff. They were so loving and attentive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026, with Kent McDowell officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/18/2026

Frances Virginia Thornberry Moore, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Mrs. Moore was a retired teacher’s assistant at Lawrenceburg Public School, where she lovingly mentored and cared for students for over 20 years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and faithfully attended New Prospect Baptist Church for many years, where she served as a Sunday school and Bible Drill teacher. She cherished the precious memories and lifelong friendships she made there, considering many of its members as family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Claira Sue Totty Thornberry; the love of her life, her husband, Doyce Allen Moore; and her brother-in-law, Thomas Bean.

She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Bean, along with her loving family: Pam Ray, Scott Bean, Nikki-Dee Ray, and David Wren, and their children, Thomas Copeland Wren, Windley-Ray Wren, and Ruthie-Bee Wren.

She is also survived by her children: Al and Vanta Moore; Renee and Shelton Barnett; and Jay and Jennifer Moore.

Affectionately known as “Granny,” by five grandchildren three bonus grandchildren and two great grandchildren she was deeply loved by her Christy Moore, Kayla and Craig Buie, Eric and Hannah Barnett, Brittany Moore, Ashley Counce, Cile Counce, Jaycie Cole, and Walker Counce.

She was also lovingly called “Nene” by two little boys who adored her and whom she loved with all her heart, great grandchildren, William and Henry Barnett.

Frances is also survived by her best friend of over 50 years, Lois Ann Gilbert.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Maury Regional Home Health, Compassus Palliative Care, Arden Hospice, and Dr. Andrew Nielsen for the exceptional care, love, and compassion shown. A special thank you is also extended to her devoted caregivers, Crystal Williams Kim Smyser, and Phyllis Dial who cared for her as if she were their own mother.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2026, with Kevin Wells officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to Lawrence County Fire and Rescue. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/17/2026

Phillip Lee Gibbons, age 44, of Leoma, TN passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. Phillip was born on April 28, 1981. He was a 1999 graduate of Lawrence County High School. He was employed by Modine and was a member of Thousand Hills Cowboy Church. He enjoyed the cattleman life and the rodeo life. His favorite pastime was taking his boys hunting, fishing, and the family times they spent together on the boat, at the fields, and making memories.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Gibbons.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Gibbons; three sons, Tate Goodwin, Tanner Gibbons, and Tipton Gibbons; one daughter, Amber Gibbons; father-in-law, David Hine (Peggy); and one grandchild, Waylon Knox Hallmark. Those serving as pallbearers are Brandon Chapman, Shawn Chapman, Paul Roberts, Doug Riley, Greg Bishop, and Josh Riddle.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2026, with Nathan Duncan and Boomer Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Gum Springs Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

03/13/2026

Kimberly Christine Hargrove, age 59, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on March 12, 2026.

Kimberly was born on July 9, 1966, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Troy and Joan Hargrove. She was a 1985 graduate of Lawrence County High School and spent most of her life working in the healthcare field, where she dedicated herself to caring for others.

Kimberly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was deeply loved by those who knew her. She was also cherished by her church community and will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and the joy she brought to the people around her.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Elmer and Augusta Hargrove; maternal grandparents, Grady and Ruth Dixon; and special uncle, Jerry Dixon.

She is survived by her parents, Troy and Joan Hargrove; her brother, Timothy Hargrove, and sister-in-law, Natalie Hargrove; and her nephews, Hunter, Matthew, Cooper, and Broc Hargrove

Kimberly will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at Greenwood Cemetery at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with David Hill officiating. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

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