Obituaries

Robert Taylor Brasier, of | Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, August 17th, 2026 at his home at the age of 91. Mr. Brasier was born in Dallas, TX to the late W.E. (Earl) and Mamie Bell Brown Brasier. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 21 years, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant before his retirement. He then went on to work for Cubic Precision and for Stan Mc-Nabb. Mr. Brasier was also a member of First Methodist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, J.W. Brasier; and one sister, Pat Moulder. Mr. Brasier is survived by his wife, Martha Darden Brasier; two daughters, Julie (Joe) Brasier and Janie (Paul) Crabtree; one sister, Grace Lynch; and many nieces and nephews.

Nan Hatheway, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on August 31, 1958, Nan was the firstborn of a set of | twins, beginning a life that would be filled with love, family, and meaningful connections. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Suzanne McBride, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, August 10, 2026 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital at the age of 58.

William Delavon “Bill” Baxter, PhD On July 29th, William Delavon “Bill” Baxter died peacefully at his home at age 89 years after a short battle with Leukemia.

Archibald ‘Archie’ Woods Collins IV, age 80 of Belvidere, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born on October 3, 1945, to the late A.W. and Louise Hinkle Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Jean Bailey; brother, Bobby Collins and great-grandson Henry Wiseman.

The untimely passing of former Tullahoma resident, Amy Zaccardi Yerka, occurred on July 22, 2026, __________ __ ______ _____ ____ over a year against cancer. Born July 13, 1975, Amy was the daughter of Vincent and Anita Zaccardi; the wife of Dr. Stephen J. Yerka, archaeologist with Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the mother of Maia Lucy Yerka, nurse at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville; and sister to Brett, entrepreneur in New York, with a delightful wife, Jocelyn, and two young boys, Noah, 7, and Benny, 3. Amy was a respected psychologist, most recently working with the senior citizens of the Cherokee tribe.

The untimely passing of former Tullahoma resident, Amy Zaccardi Yerka, occurred on July 22, 2026, __________ __ ______ _____ ____ over a year against cancer. Born July 13, 1975, Amy was the daughter of Vincent and Anita Zaccardi; the wife of Dr. Stephen J. Yerka, archaeologist with Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the mother of Maia Lucy Yerka, nurse at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville; and sister to Brett, entrepreneur in New York, with a delightful wife, Jocelyn, and two young boys, Noah, 7, and Benny, 3. Amy was a respected psychologist, most recently working with the senior citizens of the Cherokee tribe.

Mary Gay Bacon passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, kindness, and quiet strength. Though our hearts are broken, we are comforted by the countless lives she touched and the enduring example she leaves behind.