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1868 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ten Mile, TN 37880
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1868 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ten Mile, TN 37880
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BARBARA LOUISE WALDEN BARTLEY, age 76, of Ten Mile, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Ten Mile, a daughter of the late J. D. and Lena Gennoe Walden and preceded in death by a son: Donald Hart Bartley and Brother: Don Walden and Son-in-law: Johnny R. Mullins. She retired from Service Masters and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors: Husband of 56 years: Hart Vill Bartley of Ten Mile, Tenn, Daughter: Sheila Mullins of Rockwood, Tenn Two Sons: Dewayne (Jamie) Bartley of Ten Mile, Tenn., Denver (Jessica) Bartley of Ten Mile, Tenn., Four Grandchildren: Katlyn Ledbetter, McKala Mullins , Rylley Bartley and Landon Bartley, Four Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Three Brothers: Marlin Walden, Stacy Walden, Trendall Walden, Two Sisters: Carolyn Price, and Joyce Borden,
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Pleasant Hill Baptist with Rev. Mike Couch and Rev. Elijah Pickel officiating. Interment will follow in Pritchett Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be Jacob Simmons, Tim Parker, Brian Bell, Nicholas Bell, Rylley Bartley, Landon Bartley, and Jerry Johns. The body will lie in state from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the church.
Condolences may be sent to https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/barbara-bartley
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521 N. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303

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521 North Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303
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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
1868 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ten Mile, TN 37880
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1868 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ten Mile, TN 37880
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Services provided by
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Inc. - AthensOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.