Kirby High Tennessee Alumni Obituaries

Mr. Troy Simelton Jr. was born on April 8 1950 in Ripley Mississippi to the union of the late Troy Simelton Sr. and Virgie Smith Simelton. He grew up in a closeknit family where he learned the values of faith hard work and commitment to others that guided him throughout his life. Troy received his e...

Marion Hammontree of Maryville Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 14 2026 at the age of 90. Marions greatest passion and joy in life was her family. Though small in physical stature she possessed a great and steady spirit. She was a gentle strength to many a nurturer encourager and quiet a...

Charles E. Freeman, age 88, of Scottsville, Kentucky, passed away at his home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late Herman Lee Freeman and the late Lucy Lee Tays Freeman of Cookeville, Tennessee.Charles was born May 28, 1937, on his family’s farm. He attended prim...

Willa Dean Bland age 89 passed away peacefully on January 31 2026 at Brooken Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Smith Arkansas. She was born on February 18 1936 in Gideon Missouri to the late Leonard Threadgill and Velma Williams Threadgill. Dean attended high school in Clarkton Missouri and lat...

Alice Erlene Englebright, age 90, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 2, 2026, at Clarendale in Bellevue, Tennessee. Alice was born on April 27, 1935, in Wayne County, Illinois to the late Frederick R. Clark and Emma Faye (Odell) Clark. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death b...

was born on February 8 1960 in Memphis Tennessee at John Gaston Hospital. At an early age he professed his faith in Christ which remained an important part of his life. A gifted athlete at Northside High School Herbert distinguished himself on the football field as a fullback and running back and sh...