Chattanooga lawyer Maurice Richard “Bemo” Bowen Jr. died June 30 at the age of 84. After graduating from Vanderbilt Law School in 1964, Bowen joined the Chattanooga firm of Goins, Gammon, Baker & Robinson. In 1968, he served as a partner at Duncan, Bowen & Breazeale until 1972. From 1972-1974, he was partner in the firm of Grant, Clements & Bowen. He retired from Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison less than two years ago. The firm has more on his career. Services will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. 7th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402, on Friday at 11 a.m. EDT. Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. in the Ava Wright Room. Memorial donations may be made to the church or the charity of choice.

Oak Ridge lawyer Donald Bryson Roe died Dec. 19, 2023, at the age of 82. Roe earned his law degree in 1966 from the University of Tennessee College of Law. His first job was assistant city attorney in Oak Ridge. He later moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the House of Representatives Select Committee on Small Business from 1971-1973. He then returned to Oak Ridge and opened a law practice. In 1975, Roe earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee and taught law workshops for graduate students. Roe was remembered at a celebration of life in January. He is buried at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. 

Dorris Caldwell "Jim" Daniel Jr. died June 30 at age 89. After college Daniel entered the U.S. Army Reserve receiving his honorable discharge in 1963. He received his law degree from George Washington University Law School. In 1974 he joined the law firm of Daniel, Burton, Bolin & LaRoche in Murfreesboro. In 1991 he began a private practice as a Social Security Disability attorney, retiring in 2008. Daniel was a past president of the Nashville chapter of the Federal Bar Association and a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He served as a board member of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands until his retirement. A memorial service is planned at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N Spring St., Murfreesboro 37130, on July 13 at 1 p.m. CDT, preceded by entombment at the church’s Columbarium with family only. A reception will be held in the church’s Common Room following the service. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be sent to Shriner’s Children Hospital and the First Presbyterian Church’s Music Ministry.

Edith Taylor Langster, a groundbreaking figure in Nashville’s history and a dedicated public servant, died June 30 at age 75. Langster was a patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and made history in 1972 by becoming the first Black female patrol officer in MNPD’s Patrol Division. The Tennessee Tribune reports that at that time, women officers were confined to administrative “desk” positions; however, Langster challenged the status quo. She served as a Nashville Metro Council member representing District 20 and was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives. Visitation will take place on July 6 from 11–11:45 a.m. CDT, followed by family reflections at St. Ann Catholic Church, 5101 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 37209. Mass of Christian burial services will occur at noon.

Memphis lawyer William “Lytle” Nichol IV died June 24 at the age of 87 years. A native of Memphis, Nichol attended the University of Virginia and completed his undergraduate degree in three years. He then completed his first year of law school there before serving three years in the U.S. Navy as a communications officer. After graduating from law school in 1964, Nichol joined the Memphis law firm of Evans, Petree, Cobb and Edwards, now known as Evans Petree. He practiced in the areas of corporate law, estate planning and probate. His nephew Richard E.M. Nichol Jr. and son William L. Nichol V later joined him at the firm. A memorial service will be held July 11 at 11 a.m. CDT at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Cynthia “Cyndi” Fields Davis of Pikeville died June 24 at the age of 55. Davis was an attorney in private practice in Crossville. She earned her law degree from the Nashville School of Law. A celebration of life was held in Pikeville. Burial followed at the Blankenship Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.

Retired Sullivan County Chancellor E.G. Moody died June 16 at the age of 79 years. Moody earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1971 and practiced with the Kingsport law firm of Hawkins, Moody, Bingham and Miller for 35 years. He was elected to the 2nd Judicial District Chancery Court in September 2006 and retired in 2022 after 16 years of service. Among his professional accomplishments, Moody presided over the landmark “Baby Doe” case against opioid manufacturers, which yielded a $35 million settlement. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Crumley House, 300 Urbana Rd., Limestone, TN 37681, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Read reflections from those who worked with him from WJHL.

William Hance “Bill” Lassiter Jr., a long time Nashville attorney, died June 21 in Franklin after a short illness. He was 85. Originally from Huntingdon, Lassiter graduated from the Webb School in Bell Buckle, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Law School. He started his career with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office in 1963 and of most recently was with Belcher, Sykes Harrington, a firm he helped found. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. CDT and Thursday at 3 p.m. at Otter Creek Church, 409 Franklin Rd., Brentwood 37027. Funeral services will take place on Thursday at 4 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Wayne Reed Christian Childcare Center, 11 Lindsley Ave. B, Nashville, TN 37210.

Bowlman "Bo" Tarleton Bowles Jr. died June 9 at age 86. He attended the Virginia Military Institute and accepted a commission in the Army as an infantry officer after graduation. Bowles went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University Law School, joining the law firm of Mays & Valentine where he practiced for 15 years. In 1980, he formed his own practice, which he developed with his son, Churchill, into Bowles Affiliates. Bowles served as chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, and was a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, as well as the Virginia and Tennessee bar associations. Burial services at Hollywood Cemetery will be private with a celebration of life reception to be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to the VMI Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 932, Lexington, VA 24450.

Nashville attorney Joe Curry Peel died June 19 at age 81. He received his bachelor of arts and master of theology degrees from Vanderbilt University, and did graduate theological study at St. Michael’s College in Toronto, Canada. Peel taught at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as Montgomery Bell Academy and Battle Ground Academy. He also worked for IBM before attending the University of Tennessee College of Law. Peel practiced for a few years at King & Ballow in Nashville. He then served for 39 years in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. He became a recognized expert in the fields of state and local taxation, interstate commerce and constitutional law. Services will be held at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Pk., Nashville 37205 on June 27 at 11:30 a.m. CDT with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the In Excelsis Concert Series at St. George's Episcopal Church of Nashville or to the charity of one’s choice.