Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home

02/06/2026

02/03/2026

Sylvia Mary LaRocca Virnich

Mrs. Sylvia Mary LaRocca Virnich passed away at her home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, on January 31, 2026.

She was born on January 4, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Salvatore and JoAnna Sances LaRocca. She and her late husband, Leroy Virnich, raised their family in Melrose Park, Illinois. She had worked as a book keeper in a small family business, but was most proud to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After moving to Tennessee, she was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Virnich; granddaughter, Tiffiny Thomasson; sister, Anna Spiese; two brothers, Jim and Sam LaRocca; and son in law, Nick Owens.

She is survived by three children: Cindy Owens, Marcia (Steven) Lancaster, and Frank (Debra) Virnich; daughter in law, Gayle Virnich; sister, Nancy Steiner; nine grandchildren and spouses: John Robert, Jim, Matthew, Tami, Chris, Ryan, Patrick, Kim and Kellie; and also thirteen precious great grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service at Fairview Memorial Park in Northlake, Illinois, at a later date.

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02/03/2026

Four Chaplains Day honors the four chaplains aboard the SS Dorchester during WWII. The Dorchester, a troop ship carrying approximately 900, was struck by a German U-boat on February 3, 1943. The 4 Chaplains were a Methodist minister, Reformed Church minister, a Rabbi, and a Catholic Priest. After handing out out all of the remaining life jackets to the soldiers and helping them board the lifeboats, the 4 chaplains linked arms, sang hymns, and said prayers as they went down with the ship. May they rest in peace.

01/30/2026

Rebecca Ballinger Squires

Funeral service for Mrs. Rebecca Ballinger Squires will be 12:00 Noon Monday, February 2, 2026, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Caruth and Pastor Jeff Pratt officiating. Interment Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-6 PM at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home and Monday 11-12 at Immanuel.

Mrs. Squires, age 93 of Lebanon passed away January 29, 2026, at her home.

Born September 6, 1932, in the Rome Community of Smith County, she is the daughter of the late Richard Henry Ballinger and Maggie Lou Litchford Ballinger. Over the years, she had worked at the Lebanon Woolen Mill, McDowell Motor Company, Hartmann Luggage, and J. R. Hobbs & Sons Realty and Auction. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Fred W. Squires on May 11, 2011; and two sisters, Infant Sadie Roberta Ballinger and Katherine Hunter.

She is survived by two children: Larry W. (Linda) Squires and Sandra J. (Bob) Derryberry; three grandchildren: Kelly Derryberry, Cheryl Bates and Christy Wills; great grandchildren: Callie & Carson Bates and Eli & Eden Wills.

Pallbearers: Larry, Brian & Brad Blackburn, Ricky & Bobby Hunter, Richie Hawkins, Daniel Frizzel, and Carson Bates.

Memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Offering.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142 www.ligonbobo.com

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