Obituaries

Dec 16, 2009

Born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 7, 1951 Departed on December 16, 2009 and resided in Franklin, TN

Bill "William V." Ritchie age 58 passed away on December 16, 2009.Highway Bill was a Master Carpenter, a much loved Singer/Songwriter, and future Math Teacher. His musical talent, integrity, and courage will live forever. He is preceded in death by...

Dec 15, 2009

Born in Nashville, Tn on October 1, 1946 Departed on December 15, 2009 and resided in Fairview, TN

LAWSON, Betty Jo age 63 passed away on December 15, 2009. She is survived by her children, Frank Lawson Rayne, Mary Wyatt Harry Copeland, Jr., Patrick Lawson Kelly; mother, Mary Mears; grandchildren, Amber and Dustin Lawson, Callie Jo Wyatt, Jacob Copeland;...

Dec 14, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on May 5, 1935 Departed on December 14, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

NEESE, Wilson "Buddy", age 74, Nashville. Retired Captain of Metro Nashville Fire Department with 37 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Thelma Neese. Survived by wife, Barbara Neese; children, Randall Valerie Neese, Terri Brad McAlister, Robert Neese...

Dec 13, 2009

Born in Sheffield, AL on July 2, 1950 Departed on December 13, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

WILLIAMS, Ray, age 59 of Nashville, passed away December 13, 2009. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie Williams; sons, Matt Bethany Williams, and Adam Williams; mother, Adell Williams; niece, Kristin Williams; and nephews, Eric Staley and...

Dec 12, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on July 31, 1923 Departed on December 12, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

LUNN, Dorsey Thomas, Jr. "D.T.", age 86, Nashville. December 12, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Dorsey Thomas Lunn, Sr. and Annie Lee Choate Lunn; daughter, Elaine Lunn Walker. Survived by wife, Ethel Lunn; children, Martha L. Harvey, Dorsey T. Lunn...

Dec 12, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 1, 1926 Departed on December 12, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

HILDEBRAND, Joseph, age 83, Nashville, December 12, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Hildebrand. Survived by sister-in-laws, Sister Mary Ann Francis, Margaret Catignani and Helen Henkel; brother-in-laws, Gus Henkel and Sylvester Henkel; many nieces and nephews; good friends, Milton...

Dec 11, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on August 5, 1927 Departed on December 11, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

TOMLINSON, Morris Wayne, age 82, Nashville. Preceded in death by his wife, Margie Gray Tomlinson; parents and seven brothers and sisters. Survived by his friend and companion, Judy Fitts; daughter, Rosetta Tim Rock; granddaughter, Megan Rawlins; The funeral service will be...

Dec 10, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on December 16, 1954 Departed on December 10, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

Dec 9, 2009

Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 14, 1933 Departed on December 9, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

John Jack Fox died Dec. 9 after a long illness. He was 76. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 14, 1933 to Ann and John Fox and married his loving and beloved wife, Cathie, June 21, 1958. Jack graduated from...

Dec 9, 2009

Born in Washington Co., VA on May 21, 1927 Departed on December 9, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

KESTNER, Clyde Winfred Age 82 of Nashville, Tennessee, was born in Washington County, Virginia on May 21, 1927 and passed away peacefully on December 9, 2009 with family by his side. Mr. Kestner is preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 7, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 13, 1958 Departed on December 7, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

LANDERS, Melissa Ann- Age 51 of Nashville. She was a graduate of Brentwood Academy and had a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from David Lipscomb University. Proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph M. Cambron, Jr. Peggy. Survived by her loving husband,...

Dec 3, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on April 30, 1930 Departed on December 3, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

BRYANT, Bobbie Jewell, age 79 of Nashville, passed away December 3, 2009. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her parents, Nina Ruth Loftis Roland and James Thomas Roland and her husband of 35 years, William E. Bryant, Jr. She is...

Dec 3, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on January 13, 1955 Departed on December 3, 2009 and resided in Fairview, TN

JENKINS, Mary Nell, age 54, December 3, 2009. Survived by brother, John Earl Vicky Tuttle; sister, Kimberly Sue Bain Donald Brown; five nephews; three nieces; one great-niece, and three great-nephews.

Dec 2, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on March 13, 1945 Departed on December 2, 2009 and resided in Bon Aqua, TN

LANKFORD, Dwight- Age 64 of Bon Aqua. December 2, 2009. Survived by his sons, Tony Pam Lankford, Michael Vallie Lankford; 5 grandchildren; mother, Iva Lankford; brother, Kenneth Lankford. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 4, 2009 at...

Dec 2, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on January 27, 1926 Departed on December 2, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

LANGLEY, Felix Carlton, age 83, Nashville, December 2, 2009. Preceded in death by wife, Jean Crouch Langley. Survived by second wife, Juanita Langley; son, Thomas "Buck" Langley; daughter, Carla Chuck Langley-Smith; sister, Clearece Stockton; grandson, Lee Jennifer Smith; great-grandchildren, Seth, Parker,...

Dec 2, 2009

Born in Butler County, MO on September 13, 1924 Departed on December 2, 2009 and resided in Inglewood, TN

Mildred Goforth Carlton, age 85 of Inglewood, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Mrs. Carlton was born on September 13, 1924 in Butler Co., MO to Clarence and Hannah Chronister Morse and was a retired employee of Cain-Sloan. She was...

Dec 2, 2009

Born in Bayonne, NJ on August 28, 1918 Departed on December 2, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

FINNEGAN, Marie age 91, Nashville, December 2, 2009. Preceded in death by her first husband, John Fedorko and second husband, Michael Finnegan. Survived by sons, John Diane and Thomas Jan Fedorko; daughter, Louisemarie Fedorko; granddaughter, Kendall Overby; three great-grandchildren. The funeral...

Dec 1, 2009

Born in Camden, TN on July 7, 1935 Departed on December 1, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

CROSSNO, Garlon-Age 74. December 1, 2009. Survived by wife, Carolyn Crossno; daughter, Kimberly Crossno Graves Robbie; son, Timothy Crossno Joy; grandchildren, Cheryl and Ethan Crossno, Samuel and Rachel Graves; sister, Jean Long. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at First...

Dec 1, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on March 5, 1942 Departed on December 1, 2009 and resided in Clarksville, TN

BIGGS, Johnny, Jr. age 67, December 1, 2009. Survived by wife of 31 years, Dorothy Jane Biggs; five sisters; one brother; four children; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The visitation will be Friday, from 2-8 pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home. The...

Nov 29, 2009

Born in Somerville, TN on July 6, 1927 Departed on November 29, 2009 and resided in Spring Hill, TN

ATKEISON, Jr., Rev. Henry C. Age 82 of Spring Hill. November 29, 2009, peacefully at home after an extended illness. Preceded in death by parents, Henry C. Atkeison, Sr. and Josie Sills and wife, Bobbye Ann Atkeison. Survived by wife,...