DECEASED: Mrs. Melinda Irene Dishman age 48 of Livingston, Overton Co., TN passed from this life on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Livingston Regional Hospital.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mrs. Melinda Irene Dishman was born on Thursday, August 9, 1973 to Larry Neal and the late Arlene (Vaughn) Long. She was a member of the Union Hill Church. Melinda was a cosmetologist and she loved her family very much; she will be greatly missed.

SURVIVORS: Husband: Billy Ray Dishman; 2 Daughters: Jasmine Harris and husband Skyler, Jaranda Hummel and husband Jessie; 1 Son: Peyton Dishman and his fiancé Carlie Peek; 7 Grandchildren: Kolt, Kale, Kace, Mercy, Sawyer, Journee, Corbin; Father: Larry Neal; 3 Sisters: Jade Swallows and her husband Matt, Misty Neal, Tasha Scott; 1 Brother: Michael Neal; 12 Nephews: Bryar, Cort Swallows, Keegan, Bryson, Blake, Gage Cox Brandon Dishman, Coleman Scott, Colby, Corey, Dusty Parrish, Jalan Little; 3 Nieces: Lilly Beason, Alli Neal, Cloe Parrott; 2 Great Nephews: Axel, Armor Beason; 1 Great Niece: Vella Beason; A host of other family and friends also survive.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her mother Arlene (Vaughn) Long; Grandparents: Stanley and Elsie Vaughn, Robert and Joyce Neal.

PALLBEARERS: Jessie Hummel, Brandon Dishman, Colby Parrish, Weston Parrott, Zach Bason, Matt Swallows.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Melinda Irene Dishman on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Miller Cemetery. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening, August 22 ^nd starting at 6 PM until 9 PM. Officiating with the services will be Bro. Denton Hummel.