Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Franks, a US Air Force veteran and longtime resident of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 83.

Jerry was born on September 28, 1941 in Uniontown, PA to Elton and Doris (Whitecotton) Franks. They later settled in Fairmont, WV, where Jerry graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1959. After...

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia Moore Telford, age 85 of Nashville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wade Telford and her son, Michael Telford. A member of Park Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 40 years.

Survived by her grandson, Dustin Telford (Katie) and granddaughter, Micah Telford, brother Allen Moore (Dottie)...

Jan 19, 2025

Edward Gerhardt Hantel, 86, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Ed was born to Fred and Emma Hantel, on April 12, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ed married the love of his life, Kathryn Aubrey (Rose Ann Woost) Hantel, in 1960 and they were married for 48 years, until her untimely death in 2008. Ed...

Jan 18, 2025

Shirley Ann Thompson, 83, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in Franklin, TN, on May 23, 1941, to the late John and Bertie Garner Glenn.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John Thompson; sons, John Calvin (little Johnny) and James Randall (Randy) Thompson; grandson, Joshua Thompson; siblings, John...

Jan 10, 2025

Phat Van Nguyen, 72, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on January 10, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. Service details will be published as soon as they become available.

Jan 9, 2025

George Steven “Crank” Craddock, 73, of Nashville, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. 

He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Craddock; girlfriend, Semina Globe; sister-in-law, Patsy Craddock; daughter-in-law, Kristy Heady; and grandchildren, Kayla Shaw, Jessica Faye Heady, Layne Grace, and Haley Shaw.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:30PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home located at...

Jan 9, 2025

Andrew Allen Mezei of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Anna and Andrew Mezei.

Andrew loved movies of any kind and any era. He loved gardening and canning his produce and then giving it to friends.

Andrew graduated ln 1967 and that summer went into the...

Jan 7, 2025

Reba Carter, 75, of Madison, TN passed away peacefully at St. Thomas West on Tuesday, January 7th, surrounded by loved ones. 

She is preceded in death by parents Alanzo and Margaret Barnes, and sister Glenda Jackson.

She is survived by sister in Christ, Sherry Pearson, children Rita Moore Crutcher and Melissa Moore Hayes, grandchildren Alexandrea Hanan, Cetera Crutcher, Darius Crutcher and great...

Jan 3, 2025

Dr. Churku Reddy, 82, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. Family and friends are cordially invited to pay their respects during the visitation beginning at 10:00 am. A Puja will follow at 11:00am.

Jan 3, 2025

Jaeson “Jake” Todd Keown, age 56, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 3, 2025, after living with cancer for the past few years. His strength and faith helped him conceal his struggle well for a very long time. His sheer will to get up every day and be productive was humbling to all those around...

Jan 3, 2025

Susie McGowan, age 66, passed away at home on Friday, January 3, 2025 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was born in Springfield, IL on September 22, 1958 to the late Bill and Faydene Adkins Piper.

Susie is survived by her loving husband, Jim McGowan Jr., Nunnelly, TN, beloved son, Ben (Barbie) Piper, Chapel Hill, TN, beloved granddaughter, Ally...

Jan 1, 2025

David Robert Dison of Pegram, Tn. passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Joy and Gerald Dison. 

David enjoyed "old time rock and roll" music. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, boating, riding his "Harley", and driving his antique VW camper. He was a Life member of the VFW POST...

Jan 1, 2025

Linda Wood Watson, of Nashville, TN, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on November 12, 1947, to the late Doris and James A. Wood. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Bellevue High School and attended MTSU.

Linda lived a very fulfilling life raising...

Dec 29, 2024

Robert "Robbie" Eugene Warren, Sr., of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29th at 2:52pm. Son of Ernest Eugene Warren and, Donna C McCullough. 

Robbie is survived by his Wife Bambi Kate Warren. Brother Ronnie Fitzgerald, Sisters Lisa Warren-Gannon, and Stephanie Warren. Six Kids; Dara Catherine Hargrove, Deanna Cheyanne Hargrove, Tristan Dakota Warren,...

Dec 28, 2024

Wanda Jane Bibee, 83, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home. She was born in Nashville on May 9, 1941, to the late John and Alma Perry Savely. Wanda married the love of her life, Harold Bibee, in August 1959. She was a loving and devoted military wife traveling all over the world with her...

Dec 23, 2024

Manik Paul, 84, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed peacefully with his family close by his side on December 23, 2024. His life was marked by an unending love for family and a profoundcommitment to community. He was a friend to all and remained ever-present with a helping hand and open heart.

Born in the Chittagong District of Bangladesh, Manik was raised in...

Dec 21, 2024

Karla Michell Castillo Garcia, 23, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. 

Karla Michell Castillo Garcia was such a loving, joyful, and sweet soul, daughter, sister, and friend. She put smiles on many faces and was the light in so many people’s lives. The joy that overcame a room when she walked in is unmatched. Her smile lit...

Dec 20, 2024

Sandra Payne of Franklin, Tennessee, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus, her Savior, on December 20, 2024, at age 86. Born on February 10, 1938, to Ebenezer and Edith Dawson of Clarksville, Florida, she excelled in school. She was awarded a scholarship to attend St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Jacksonville, Florida. After receiving her nursing degree in...

Dec 20, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Edward Wayne “Bubba” Tant of Nashville passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born in Nashville on August 20, 1955, to Paul and Betty Tant. Bubba was a graduate of Bellevue High School. He was a devoted father and loved the Lord with all of his heart. He deeply loved his grandkids and...