Obituaries
Franklin "Luke" Delano Easter
Sep 20, 2023
Franklin (“Luke”) Delano Easter, 89, passed away on September 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by parents Reece and Dixie Easter, brothers Paul Easter and Earl Easter, sisters Edith Easter Taylor and Sandra Easter Hendrickson, and daughter Amy Easter. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Donna McKellar...
Jackie Roy Shumpert
Sep 20, 2023
Jackie “Jack” Roy Shumpert, 62, of Kingston Springs left this earth peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, with his dog by his side. He was selfless, known for being “a light,” a great friend, and a mischief maker. He eagerly pursued a relationship with the Lord and enjoyed time with his family.
Jack was born in February 1961 in...
JoAnn McDonald
Sep 17, 2023
JoAnn McDonald peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on August 30, 1948, in her beloved hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. She later became a resident of NHC Murfreesboro in 2020. JoAnn's warm and caring nature touched the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
JoAnn was a remarkable...
John Jackson Greer
Sep 16, 2023
John Jackson Greer, 92, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. John was born on June 20, 1931, to the late Clarence and Ovia Jackson Greer. He served his country in the United States Marines. John retired from NES after 45 years where he worked as a lineman and supervisor. He was an avid gardener and a devoted...
Ruth T Vester
Sep 16, 2023
Ruth T. Vester, 92, of Nashville passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born in Nashville on November 22, 1930, to the late J. W. and Esther Burrum Tripp. Ruth enjoyed watching birds and taking care of her flowers. She also enjoyed fishing at Crooked Creek.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Ruth Bailey
Sep 13, 2023
Virginia Ruth Bailey (Scribner), 100, of Nashville, died September 13, 2023. She was born in Maury County on August 6, 1923, to the late Charlie William and Ruby Webb Scribner and had just celebrated her 100th birthday five weeks ago. Virginia attended Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ and then James Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed tending to her...
Joel Leon Reeves
Sep 6, 2023
Reeves, Joel Leon passed into the presence of His Lord, Jesus Christ, at the age of 90 years old on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born October 10, 1932 in Wayne County, TN.
He was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville, TN for many years and a member of First Baptist Church Calhoun, TN since...
Teresa Freeman
Sep 5, 2023
Teresa Meadows Freeman of Kingston Springs, Tn passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the age of 62. She was born on July 11, 1961 to Jerry and Twyline Meadows in Jackson, Ms. She graduated from Wingfield High School.
Throughout her life, she was a fixture in both her local community and church. She always put God first...
Lynette Marcie Grundberg
Sep 4, 2023
Lynette was born on August 22nd, 1964, in St Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, to Ellsworth H and Joyce M (Peterson) Shields. She passed away at home early Monday morning, September 4th. She was 59 years old.
She spent her childhood in Milwaukee attending Pilgrim Lutheran Grade School where her older siblings had also attended before the family moved...
Brian Ross
Sep 4, 2023
Brian Kendrick Ross, 62, September 4, 2023 entered into the eternal life. He was a friend, brother, learner, dreamer, drummer, artist, drag racing enthusiast, and a believer. He got a GED after going to high school at Overton and studied carpentry at a state technical school in Middle TN. After his schooling, he worked mowing lawns and as a...
Martha “Bettye” Elizabeth Rodgers
Sep 4, 2023
On September 4, 2023, Martha Elizabeth “Bettye” Rodgers, 87 years and 25 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven in her sleep at Covenant Manor in Fayetteville, TN, after battling leukemia for over 6 months. Bettye was born on August 11, 1936, in Nashville, TN, in the home of her parents, Thomas Haskell and Evelyn Lee (Bishop) Lunday.
Bettye loved...
Abrehatsion Tesfamariam Ghebremicael
Sep 3, 2023
Abrehatsion Tesfamariam Ghebremicael - was born from Her parents Mr. Tesfamariam Gebremichael and her mother Mrs. Letezgi Gebremichael on January 24, 1939 in Zeban Una Eritrea. Much to the sadness of her family and friends, she passed away at age 84 on September 3, 2023 in Nashville Tennessee.
Mrs. Ghebremicael is survived by her loving husband of 71 years,...
Dorothea Jean Daggs
Sep 3, 2023
Dorothea Jean (Stone) Daggs, known as “Dot”, 85, of Ashland City, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
Born April 22, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late George and Mary (Peters) Stone. She is a graduate of Charleston High School.
Preceded in death by her husband Marvin Francis Daggs;...
Mildred Louise Peden Phillips
Aug 17, 2023
Mildred Louise Peden Phillips, 78, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City. She was born in Decatur, Alabama, on August 22, 1944, to the late James Anthony and Minnie Louise Burgett Peden. Mildred enjoyed sewing, playing video games on her phone and computer, and going fishing. She especially loved her westerns, including Gunsmoke...
Nettie Inez Vigil
Aug 6, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Nettie Inez Vigil, a beloved resident of Dickson, TN. Mrs. Vigil departed this world on Sunday, August 6, at the venerable age of 95 years.
Mrs. Vigil embraced life with boundless passion and held her family dearly in her heart. She found joy in shopping, visiting casinos, and...
Gail Moore
Jul 30, 2023
Nola “Gail” Moore, 64, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Gail was born in Nashville on September 21, 1958, to the late William and Nola May Fergerson Schroeder. She enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially the Smokey Mountains. Gail always put others before herself and was always helping others. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and shopping on QVC....
Terry Winston Pope
Jul 29, 2023
Terry Winston Pope passed away at 5:25pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Saint Thomas West hospital at the age of 88 while Paul was reading for him – his favorite hobby! He lived a long and full life, and saw much of the earth and modern human history. Terry was born in Old Hickory on November 11,...
Joe T. Swafford
Jul 26, 2023
Joe T. Swafford of Nashville, TN, passed away on July 26, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on May 5, 1939, to J. Tom and Virginia Elnora Swafford. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling and hunting in his spare time. He was a long-time member of Hillsborough Presbyterian Church and was involved in the Masons, the Shriners,...
Martha Helen Flowers
Jul 25, 2023
Martha Helen Flowers went to her heavenly home on July 25, 2023. She was 87 years old, born on August 9, 1935 in Lynnville, TN. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Jack Owen and Lacy Shelton and two brothers, Jack and Don Shelton. She retired from AT&T after 35 years of service.
She is survived by...
JT Tenpenny
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. JT Tenpenny joined his Lord and heavenly family at the age of 94, on July 20, 2023, following a longtime illness. Born on January 22, 1929, in Readyville, Tennessee, to Vestel and Osee Tenpenny, JT led a grateful and inspiring Christian life.
JT proudly served his country, for 28 years in the US Marine Corps, retiring in 1978...
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