Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

~ In Loving Memory ~

Mrs. Barbara Ann Laskavage of Nashville, TN passed away April 06, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

She was known as an excellent cook, but kept her recipes a secret, loved shopping and going to church.  Above all, she especially loved her Lord, Jesus.

Mrs. Laskavage is...

Apr 4, 2023

Stephanie Jill ("Nefie") Evans, beloved daughter, sister, friend and confidante, left us suddenly on April 4, 2023. She was born 37 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee, to Dee Dee Cox Evans and Blake Clinton Evans.

Nefie was truly one of a kind. She symbolized what it is to love and was truly a blessing to many. She...

Apr 3, 2023

Mitchel "Mickey" Tidwell was born on January 7, 1954 to his parents William and Delphine Tidwell. Born into a family of 8, he was the 3rd out of 6 children, making him the original president of the Middle Child Club. Mickey was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, William and Delphine Tidwell, sister Diane Pack, and brother James...

Mar 21, 2023

William Ernest Miles of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 54. He was born on March 31, 1968, to William Joseph Miles and Carole Scholze Miles. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, grilling for friends and family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He coached many little league sports in the South...

Mar 20, 2023

Judy Herrling Goetz

June 30, 1946 – March 20, 2023

Judy Herrling Goetz, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Clarendale at Bellevue Place. Judy was born in Towson, Maryland to the late August and Elizabeth Herrling on June 30, 1946 and was raised in Towson at 111 Willow Avenue.  She attended...

Mar 20, 2023

Claude (Red) Jones passed away on March 20th, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on March 2nd, 1952, in Jasper, Tennessee, to parents, Birdie and Lennard Jones. He was a loving family man and a proud member of the West Nashville community. He worked for Phoenix granite and marble for over 20 years. Claude is preceded...

Mar 18, 2023

James E. Hollis passed away on March 18th, 2023. He was born on November 8th, 1953, to parents, Virgil and Susie Hollis. He was a beloved husband, daddy, poppy, brother, uncle, and friend. James graduated from Cumberland High School in 1971. He was retired from Metro Nashville Public School’s Maintenance Department.

James is preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2023

Our beloved, Thanh Vo, passed peacefully on March 16, 2023.

Thanh was born on May 18, 1969 as the seventh of ten children in Hue, Vietnam. At the age of 12, with his brothers and sister, he escaped by boat, braving the open seas. He and his family survived the heroic journey and arrived in Hong Kong...

Mar 16, 2023

Christine Dorris Johnson of Nashville passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on September 16, 1931, to the late Elvis and Grace Whitfield. She enjoyed going to church, walking, reading, riding her bike, and baking cakes for others. She won the title of Ms. Senior TN in 1999 and enjoyed representing the...

Mar 16, 2023

Swami Adyananda Saraswati (formerly known as Dr. Bishnu Joshi), founder of the Siva Shakti Siddha Yoga Ashram attained maha-samadhi on March 16, 2023. He took sanyas at the age of 68 from his spiritual guru Swami Jyotirmayananda Saraswati, a direct disciple of Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. During his sanyas phase of life, Swamiji primarily split his residence between his ashrams...

Mar 7, 2023

Jean Evelyn Vickous of Nashville, TN, passed away on March 7th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old. She was born on April 19th, 1930, to parents, H.M. and Ruth Brooks. Jean enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, and spending her time reading a good book. She was also a lover of flowers. Jean graduated from Bowling Green High School...

Mar 6, 2023

Elizabeth Geraldine Hedgepath passed away on March 7th, 2023. She always lived in Nashville, graduated from Cohn high school, and worked as a nurse at Saint Thomas for many years.

She was a beloved sister to Maxine, Richard, (deceased) and Robert, who lives in Florida.

She is preceded by her parents, Vernon and Berryle Hedgepath.

Burial will...

Feb 27, 2023

Shannon A. Ladd, 62, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his home. He was born in Nashville to the late Leo T. Ladd and Etwell Lee Spann on January 9, 1961. A lifelong resident of the area, Shannon was a loving and loyal spouse, devoted father, step-father, son, brother, and friend. He was loved by so many....

Feb 27, 2023

Teri W. Roy, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 65 years.  She is survived by her parents, Samuel D. Wheatley and Doris J. Broughton; stepmother, Rita Wheatley; stepsisters, Debbie Williams (Patrick) and Angie Goldsmith; sister, Vicki Wheatley and sister-in-law; Paula Hall.

Mrs. Roy was an employee of the...

Feb 26, 2023

Michael (Mike) Cronic, 69, of Nashville, TN, passed away on February 26, 2023. He was born in Athens, GA on August 22, 1953, to the late Doyle and Neil Cronic. Mike took his leave after seeing his Dawgs win back to back national titles.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Gates, brother, Bob Deal...

Feb 23, 2023

Amanda Kathleen Payne

April 2, 1983 – February 23, 2023

“In Loving Memory”

Amanda Kathleen Payne passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23rd at the age of 39.  Amanda...

Feb 22, 2023

Ruby Jo Jackson of Nashville, TN, passed away on February 22nd, 2023, at the age of 95 years old. She was born on August 8th, 1927, to parents, Marvin, and Effie Jackson. Ruby was a graduate of Charlotte High School and after retiring from American General, spent her time quilting, solving word searches, and helping with church activities at...

Feb 20, 2023

Mrs. Ruth R. Hamer of Nashville, Tennessee passed away February 20, 2023, at the age of 98.  She was born in Primm Springs, TN to Harmon Henry Russell and Annie Lou Mayberry Russell.  Mrs. Hamer is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud Hamer; daughter, Beverly Hamer; son, David (Patty) Hamer; brothers, Thomas and Carl Russell; sisters, Gladys...

Feb 19, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Nadipuram R. Srinivasan during the early hours of Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in 1930, Mr. Srinivasan overcame many difficult circumstances early in life to educate himself and carve out an illustrious career as a leather technology expert in India. He progressed through sheer hard work...

Feb 16, 2023

Phyllis Marie Evans, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1947, to the late William and Dorothy Poe Woody. In her earlier years she worked as a hairdresser. Phyllis always enjoyed loving on others as well as her pets. She was a dedicated caregiver to her husband and parents.

Phyllis...