The Rose of Sharon Funeral Services

The Rose of Sharon Funeral Services The Rose of Sharon Funeral Services is about helping grieving families with love and empathy by offering affordable prices.

We promote a cremation, burial insurance, pre-arrangement, memorial, graveside, notary service, and funeral services. The Rose of Sharon Funeral Services strive to serve every family, every budget, and every faith. Pastor William Howard Smith (Owner/Licensed Funeral Director)
Rev. Randal L Webster (Manager/Licensed Funeral Director)
Rev. Edward C Hatch (Associate Funeral Director)

Please participate in an activity on Monday, January, 19th in observance of The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Phd., ...
01/16/2026

Please participate in an activity on Monday, January, 19th in observance of The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Phd., Day.
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward"
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Staff of The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service, Pulaski, TN
Will strive to keep moving forward to give you service at a fair price whenever a death occurs in your family!
(931)424 8010 Office or Personal Cell # (931) 638 5603
PLESE LEAVE A MESSAGE

01/15/2026

When there is a lack of vision, problem and a lack of /progress results. The late Charlie and Lee Gallant were friends to me. Braid Gallant was and is a gifted Embalmer licensed in Tenn/Al/and GA. Bard's father stated to me, "William one of the best things that I ever did was to put a facility in at Hazel Green, AL. In later years, that facility was possible purchased by the operators of Spry Funeral Home. With Billy McCaulley's son expressing not to take the helm of McCaulley Funeral Home, it was sold with the accounts being possible bought by Gallant Funeral Home.
(FIeldhouse Funeral Home in Shelbyville TN sold their land to Publix while their accounts were purchased Doak/Howell Funeral HOme, Shelbyville, TN.
VISIONARY= One thing that GOD made that man can not make any more of is land! Prior to Braid Gallant working to have a piece of Market Street Property rezoned to accommodate a retort and a walk-in cooler to keep from outsourcing the popular form of the disposition of human remains using cremation. Through the years Braid Gallant acquired other properties properly zoned.
I'm not clear on how one would figure that the cost of cremation would decrease.
In Giles County Tennessee, we have five funeral establishments. One offers an on site crematory. Another firm is owned and operated by SCI, Houston, TX and their prices for cremation are probably higher than the other 3 firms. Why7? They say overhead. I have had competitors refer families to me because they did not have the finances to pay the fee that they were being charged!
Once there was Howard Funeral Home and Sledge Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN. I was asked once by a friend at the time, "William, what are Howard and Sledge going to do when we start handling services for blacks?" My response then was, "Really it does not concern me because my dog is not in that race!"
In my hometown, funeral establishments dug a hole for themselves by not not reinvesting in their businesses. My people get hung up on buildings instead of clinging to our places of worship! My mother owned operated a grocery store. Daddy told me, "Mr. Charlie's ice is colder than Smith Grocery's ice but it comes from the same ice plant. Mr. Cothran's Coca-Cola tasted better that Smith Cash Groceries Cocola yet, the same bottling company and its delivery truck delivered the products on the same day. Mr. Noland'['s coal oil burned better that Smith's cash grocery store's coal oil; however, the same tanker truck delivered the fuel.
In 1958, Doris Lovett built Lovett's Supermarket within four blocks of 5 neighborhood grocery stores and my parents sold Smith cash grocery.
Lastly, I have a first cousin who is very good at -playing checkers. Sit down at the table with hime, make the first move aand no matter how hard you try you'll lose!!
When I opened The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service in Pulaski, TN, Mrs. Lee Gallant and her son Brad were there! When I was out on a service and had a home removal death call and needed that person prepared, Brad Gallant was there for me! When all of the funeral home vehicles were in operable because of the frigid temperatures. Mr. Charlie Gallant said to me, "Wiliam, If I can get my hearse started you can use it. Do not put any gas in it. When I took the hearse back. I told my Gallant that I filled the hearse back up. He told me, "William, I said for you not to put gas in that hearse because we are supposed to help one another!"
The Crematory will be built! What Barad is about to do, my Black associate has already done! A Fine funeral coach, I have access to the same year, a Rolls Royce Version along with matching Limo and for those Harley Davidson Lover, I have access to that too! When you see these luxury items, it means that the families have paid big bucks!
#1 Approval to change the property zoning from R3 (residential) to C3 (General Commercial) on Market Street to build a crematorium.
THE MOTION WAS NOT APPROVED.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
· The business owner has other property on Market St. that is zoned commercial.
· They plan to build the crematory on one of the commercial lots and do not need any further approvals.
· Since this is a local funeral business, the costs of cremations should go down

01/08/2026

My Sister Cousin, Gloria Ann Smith Burken Duke has caught up with me age wise. She's 37+ along with another dear friend, Sister Wanda Pendergrass Grissom. I was blessed to have been able to reach them by phone and sing the traditional "Happy Birthday" plus "May GOD bless you!"

GOD allowed me to serve some of my family members (Armstrong/Fry) and to assist the Stevensons (a family that I've serviced at least on four occasions).

COUPON TIME- To my cousin, Constance and to Sister Sandra Stevenson. On any occasion that a family selects the firms that I'm connected to, The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service, Pulaski, TN as owner or Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Fayetteville, TN, as Manager/Funeral Director. When you've made your selections for a Traditional Funeral Service followed by burial before I complete the bottom line (Your total) tell me that you have the Constance or Stevens COUPON. See what happens!

Do not have your burial on Sunday! My grave digger charges $500 more!
GET THEM GRANDKIDS INSURED! BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE INSURANCE COVEREAGE TO PAY FOR A CREMATION OR FUNERAL SERVICE.
Contact Pastor Smith who just wrote his GOD-great grandbaby a $50,000 policy. Dady is covered, Mommie is covered and now BABY SWEET CAKES IS TO.

CALL MY PERSONAL CELL 931 638 5603. LEAVE A MESSAGE

To: Giles and Maury County Media Outlets Subject: Obituary for Jerry Wayne Griffin Jerry Wayne Griffin, ag...
01/07/2026

To: Giles and Maury County Media Outlets
Subject: Obituary for Jerry Wayne Griffin

Jerry Wayne Griffin, age 61, departed this life on December 27, 2025. He was born in Athens, AL to William Erskin Sowell and Cora Mae Griffin who preceded him in death along with his wife, Teresa Ann Foster Griffin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Farmer's Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Association's Tabernacle 131 Baugh Road Elton, TN. Pastor Larry Bailey, Eulogist.

Survivors are, one Sister, Sandra Jean Stevenson and husband, James, one brother, Albert Dean Sowell, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

. Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Fayetteville, TN and The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service are assisting the family of James Wayne Griffin

12/30/2025

Claudia Winrow, age 78, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ in Sulligent, AL. Supt. Murry R. Johnson to officiated. A memorial Service was held in Columbia, TN at Bellafant Tabernacle Church, Columbia, TN at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, with Bishop Terry L. Haynes, Eulogist. Burial will be in Ebeneezer Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, TN on Sat., Jan. 3, 2026.

12/23/2025

It is our hope and prayer for you and yours that you experience
comfort, happiness, and peace.
We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us and for your
support. Your business means more to us than any gift.

Always check with us first and We promise you that
the price will be right!
Direct Cremation, and other services! We will save you money!

Retired Pastor William H. Smith, Owner/Licensed Funeral Director
Mr. Michael Yearby, Manager/Licensed Funeral Director

(931) 424 8010

You Deserve Better! Death will put you in a difficult situation and it doesn't need to be financially a burden for f...
11/04/2025

You Deserve Better!
Death will put you in a difficult situation and it doesn't need to be financially a burden for families.
We are honored to offer Life Insurance Products. Our business offers affordable services and products that will allow you to plan in advance a budget to pay for services for your loved one's final service of tribute!
Call William Howard Smith at 931 424 8010 or on my private Cell 931 638 5603 to make an appointment to begin the step to make arrangements when or before a love one transitions.
EXAMPLE: When you choose The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service to handle the service when your loved one dies, Mr. Smith will personally sell you a casket for $1,000.00 less the retail price during the Months of November & December 2025. Payment must be made prior to the day of the service or by a Life Insurance Assignment.
Why? GOD has been good to me! Just try me and see!
My “GOD Daughter”, Dr. Lisa Hammonds, Pastor of Historic St John AMEC, Nashville, TN and a Licensed Funeral Director, joins me in saying, "You deserve better!”

We regret to announce: Timothy Martin, age 21, a resident of Goodspring, TN transitioned from this life on October 23, 2...
10/28/2025

We regret to announce:
Timothy Martin, age 21, a resident of Goodspring, TN transitioned from this life on October 23, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia, TN. He's the son of Lisa Fralix and Barry Martin. He was a graduate of Giles County High School.
Timothy Martin was born on July 8, 2004 in Giles County Tennessee to Lisa Fralix and Barry Martin. He departed this life on October 23, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia, TN. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother, Linda Fralix Whary and Uncle, Bobby Fralix. Paternal relatives: Grandparents, Bessie Mae Martin, Brown H. (Sadie) Martin and sibling, De Andre Demetrius Martin.
He is survived by; Maternal Relatives: Mother, Lisa Fralix, Sister, Amanda Britton, Aunts, Teresa Ochoa, Shelia Fralix, Karen Fralix, Grand Father, Russell (Linda) Whary, Paternal Relatives: Barry Martin, farther, Siblings: De Andre Demetrius Martin (Deceased), Shawn Martin, Bolivia Martin, and Barry Jamal Martin, Uncles & Aunts, Darrell Martin, Timothy Martin and Pamela Birdsong and a host of nieces, nephews other relative and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 30, 2025, beginning at 111 a.m. At Second Street Church of Christ 300 N. Second Street Pulaski, TN. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 NOON, with Brother William Howard Smith, Eulogist. Burial wil be in Dianna Cemetery.
Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Fayetteville, TN and The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service are in charge of the arrangements of Timothy Marks.

The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service119 Powell Chapel RoadPulaski, TN 38478Date: September 22, 2025Subject: Obit...
09/23/2025

The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service
119 Powell Chapel Road
Pulaski, TN 38478

Date: September 22, 2025
Subject: Obituary from The Rose of Sharon

Debra Lynn (Hatt) Orewiler:
Born in Jackson, Michigan October 23, 1952 age 72, Lived in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, formerly lived in Pleasant Lake, Indiana. Mother: Phyllis Gean (Moses) Warthman, stepfather: James Deane Warthman SR.

Graduated from North Central High School in Pioneer, Ohio. Debbie also attended Four County Vocational School in Williams County Ohio.

Debbie Retired from Tenneco in Angola Indiana where she was a production operator for many years. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Father (Roland Lee Hatt), Stepfather, James Deame Warthman, Sr.. sister Diane M. Kendall, brother James D. Warthman JR, and, nephew James D. Warthman III.
Surviving relatives: Brother Rodney Hatt, sister Becky (Rod) Coulter, Children: Ritchie (Pam) Orewiler, Tina Anspaugh, Jennifer (Robbie) Teegardin, Veronica (Jay) Jolly. 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, her beloved dog Sammy, several nieces, nephews and the many other children and grandchildren that she called her own over the years.

Debbie loved her family more than anything else in the world. In her retirement she enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family was her top priority. She loved to cook and reading books was always her passion in life.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on October 12, 2025 beginning a 1 p.m. At the City Of Pulaski Recreation Center 333 E. College Street Pulaski, TN 38478.

Donations in Debra's memory are suggested to: Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

In the words of Carolyn Dawson Bumpas, we were able to wiggle ourselves into the recreation center, find a seat, sing th...
09/23/2025

In the words of Carolyn Dawson Bumpas, we were able to wiggle ourselves into the recreation center, find a seat, sing the Alma Mater. reflect on the memories of those who were absent from the body and present with the Lord, get in line (Some broke Line) told the servers what you could eat, returned to your seat, chit chatted, took phots, and played Bingo.

Some of my class mated I failed to recognize because of your not aging like cousin Otis and me. I forgot to get "Punpkin" to take a photo of Cousin/Sister Gloria Ann Smith Burkeen Duke and I.

My Brother Robert Hackney, I didn't know that those fine shirts were freebies! I would have stole at least 6 ###.'s. The lemonade was potent, gave me a buss which would not allow me to break by curfew and go down near Mt Calvary M B Church to let it be known that I can't event slow dance or walk in shoes on the ground!

The truth is really, because of the excitement of being with my friends, and loved ones and remembering the seat occupied in the past that are now vacant. It was necessary for me to rest, sleep and think about the goodness of The Lord. I was able to walk up the ramp, open the church's door, speak to the pastor, go to the keyboard and sing unto the Lord A New Song because of HIS marvelous works!

08/23/2025

Date: August 23, 2025
TO: The Giles and Maury County Outlets
SUBJECT: Obituary for Charles Edward Perkins

Charles Edward Perkins, age 78, departed this life on August 18, 2025 at Columbia's NHC Facility on Walnut Lane. He was the son of the late James Perkins and the late Evelyn Kennedy Young. He was educated in the Maury County School System and graduated in the Carver Smith High, Class of 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Young, Sr., and his wife, Lana Stone Perkins.
He served 7 years in the Air Force and achieved the rank of Sargent. When he retired, he left with an Honorable Discharge. He also worked as a Deputy Sheriff in the Maury County Sherri's Department, and as a Security Guard for Maury Regional Hospital.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 12:00 NOON – 1 p..m. At Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's Annex at the corner of East 8th Street & Glade Street, Columbia, TN. The Funeral service will follow with Pastor Kenny L. Anderson, Sr., officiating. Military Honors will be provided by representatives of the U.S. Air Force. FLORAL DELIVERIES MAY BE MADE AT CHURCH BEGINNING AT 11 A.M.
He is survived by a devoted daughter: Charlisa Perkins, granddaughter: Diamond Frierson. Other daughters: Cynthia Frierson, Vanessa Perkins and Dorothy Perkins. one brother, Trent Young. Sisters: Angela Armstrong, Rosa Booker and Tina Baxter. Sister-in-law: Lena Young. 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Fayetteville, TN & The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Edward Perkins.

07/25/2025

Skip The Funeral Home & Arrange With The Rose Of Sharon, Pulaski, TN
Convenience! And Small enough to Care!

Hi, give Retired Pastor William Howard Smith call at 931 424 8010
We offer the convenience of arranging online or completing all necessary paperwork from the privacy of your home.
However, should you need assistance with arrangements, we are happy to meet with you in-person or in the comfort of your own home.
We promise to assist your family during the most difficult times.
Direct Cremation starting at without a viewing or service $ 1,035.00
This package include:
Basic services of funeral director and staff
A proportionate share of overhead costs
Removal of remains
Transportation to crematory and necessary authorizations
Crematory fee and county cremation permit for decedents up to 225lbs
**Complete General Price List will be available for review
Service with a Casket, viewing and service starting at $ 2,995.00
*Service to be held Monday – Friday, with 72 hours of death
This package includes:
Basic services of funeral director and staff
A proportionate share of overhead costs
Removal of remains
Embalming
20 Gauge Steel Casket for decedents up to 225lbs
Viewing followed by a service
**Complete General Price List, Casket Price List and Outer Burial Container price list will be available for review
NOTICE Prices subject to change without notice

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119 Powell Chapel Road
Pulaski, TN
38478

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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