The funeral was held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, in the chapel of the Galant Riverview Funeral Home, presided over by Reverend Mike Johnson. Burial took place at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the bereaved family of Allen Ray Arnold.

Richard “Ricky” Lee Crews, 40, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

A memorial service was held at Higgins Funeral Home on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Ricky was born on June 4, 1982 in Apache Junction, Arizona. He is a proud U.S. Army veteran who has served on three of his assignments abroad. Ricky was a member of Tullahoma’s Unitarian Church, where he enjoyed golfing, hiking, journaling, and photography. He was a loyal friend and loved by many.

Survivors include his wife Kelly Candida Cruz. daughter, Tessa Cassandra Cruz (Alexander Dyer); Son, Edwin Cullen Cruz, Atreyu Metzler. Grandchildren, Bradley Christian Cruz Dyer, Persephone Elizabeth Marie Dyer, Axel Lander McCormick Dyer. Brothers, Daniel Paragy and Jacob Imhoff. his stepson Edwin and Janet Cruz; and his nephew William Cruz.

Ricky died before his brothers Tommy Petite, Gina Petite and Dennis Imhoff. and his grandson Aidan Lee Thomas Anglin.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to VFW Post 2167, 2007 Wilson Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Richard Lee Crews.

Norma Jean Campbell Langston, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2023.

She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on April 25, 1938 and has lived in Fayetteville, Tennessee since 1973. She graduated from Huntsville’s Butler High School in 1956. She worked as a secretary for many years at Chrysler and an insurance company. She and her husband also owned and operated her A-1 Mini Storage and her A-1 Fast Lube in Huntsville. In his spare time, he enjoyed church activities, traveling, cooking and shopping. She was a longtime member of her West End Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters Donna Leonard (Lenny) and Karen Blalock (Collier). She has three grandchildren, Rachel Willenga (Aaron), Carson Blalock (Courtney) and Benjamin Langston Blalock. Five great-grandchildren Ruth Willenga, Marie Willenga, Maxie Blalock, Harlyn Blalock and Perry Blalock. and one sister, Linda Duncan.

Norma was widowed by her husband of 66 years, Perry Langston. Her parents, Harrison and Inez Campbell. her brother Ronald Campbell and her sister Reba Powell.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Gallant Riverview Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He is buried at Carter Hills Cemetery in Coldwater, Tennessee.

Instead of flowers, you can donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norma Jean Campbell Langston.

Lucy Carroll Rocker, 58, of Petersburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.

The funeral will be held with Bro at Higgins Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Eddie Graves is in charge. He is buried in Campbell Cemetery.

Carroll was born on July 30, 1964 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to Margie Knowles Graham and the late Robert Earl Graham. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1983 and worked as a special education assistant at Unity School. Mrs. Locker was a member of the Lincoln County Relay for Life and the Delrose Homemakers Club.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband Terry Dale Locker. Her sons James (Taylor) Rocker from Lenoir City, Tennessee, Bradley (Christina) Rocker from Hazel Green, and Andrew (Haley) Rocker from Petersburg. Grandchildren, Elizabeth, James “JJ”, Madison, Makaira, Addison, Cayden Locker. Siblings, David (Betty) Graham and Glenn (Susan) Graham. Sisters, Connie (Anthony) Carter and Martha (Eric) Peters. and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, Carroll was preceded by a daughter, Elizabeth Carroll Locker.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lucy Carroll Locker.

Brian Keith Mason, 55, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home in Kelso, Tennessee.

He was born on July 10, 1967 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 10, 2023, in the Chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Macedonian Cemetery.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bryan Keith Mason.

Claude Alvin Mize Jr., 88, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Claude was born November 6, 1934 in Matthews, Missouri to the late Claude Alvin Mize Sr. and Clara Marie Dean. He was a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his life companion of 33 years, Claudia Sandrine of Fayetteville. They enjoyed many things in life together: family, church, friends, cruises, but most of all they thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company. • Lynn (Tim) Hattie is also alive. Son, James Alvin (Marjorie) Mize of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Grandchildren, Melissa Ann Mize, Erin Nicole (Michael) Tierney, Stephanie Lauren (Camlyn) Soria, Jessica Marie (Aubrey) Witherington, IV. and great-grandchildren Willa May Tierney and Coast Karan Soria.

Claude has had a long and successful career doing what he loves: flying. He spent most of his career as a corporate pilot and frequently expressed how blessed he was to have the opportunity. He was a respected flight instructor for many years and loved talking to anyone interested in flying. While he performed acrobatic maneuvers on the plane, he was also able to ride with some friends and family.

Claude enjoyed joking and laughing with others and was quite the personality at times.

The family will hold a memorial service at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 19, 2023, presided over by Reverend Tommy Vann. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, a memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, and the cremated remains will be taken to Fayetteville Airport. Dinner is then served at the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, Claude asks for donations to the First United Methodist Church Mission Trip Memorial Fund.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Claude Alvin Mayes Jr.

Eric Wade Neal, 65, from Smyrna, Tennessee, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tennessee.

A cemetery service will be held at Riverview Memorial Garden with the brothers on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Hosted by Don Russell. There is no visitation before visiting the grave.

Eric was born on October 31, 1957 in Franklin County, Tennessee to the late Ross Dudley Neal and Imogene Faris Neal. In 2020, he retired from Nissan after working for 38 years. Mr. Neal was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sharon Sandrine Neal. Stephanie (Adam) Wilson, daughter of Clarksville, Tennessee. Joseph Neal, son of Smyrna, Tennessee. Granddaughter Sadie and Sidney Wilson. Siblings, Darrell (Candy) Neal of Fayetteville. sister, Lori Nichols of Winchester, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eric Wade Neal.

Cindy Marlene Stamper, 66, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

A celebration of life will take place at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2pm. Hosted by Don Pearson. No pre-service visits.

Cindy was born on September 9, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Lloyd Fortner and Chirlina Williams Fortner. She loved sports at the University of Tennessee, was a very talented artist, and enjoyed drawing.

Survivors include Fayetteville’s daughter, Chillrena (Johnny) Klesinski. Fayetteville’s son, Jason Stamper. His grandchildren Travis Nugent, John Klesinski and Kevin (Shane) Klesinski. I have four great-grandchildren, two of whom are due soon. and sister, Robin Jones of Fayetteville. In addition to her parents, Cindy was widowed by her husband Allen Stamper.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Cindy Marlene Stamper.

Dorothy “Dot” West, 86, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the widow of Henry “Heck” West. They shared a 57-year marriage and loved each other immensely.

Dot was preceded by parents Clarence and Carmen Reed and brother Frankie Reed.

Born September 27, 1936 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Dott was a longtime owner of Wilson Cleaners with her husband. She was a devoted member of the Mimosa Church of Christ. As a church member, she dearly loved her church family.

Dot enjoyed life and spent time with his daughter, granddaughter, great-grandchildren, and many friends. When she left her house, you could count on her shoes and earrings to match her outfit, and she could always have her purse.

She is survived by her daughter Vicki West Shelley and stepson Gerald Shelley. her granddaughter Leslie Shelley (Mason Everett Patterson and Jarrod “Jadon” Southworth II); Her granddaughter Kimberly Shelley Powell (Nathan Powell and Landon Reed Powell) and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Higgins Funeral Home and was officiated by Dr. Brian Collins of the Mimosa Church of Christ. A burial followed at Stewart Cemetery.

Commemorative donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve Dorothy West’s family.