Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

 

Sallie Ruth Campbell (Weatherby), age 81, born June 2, 1942, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2023.

“Ruth” was a devoted wife, mother, and great friend to all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother Sallie Ruth (Givens) Weatherby; Father, James Alfred Weatherby; Brother, Mason Weatherby; Sisters, Francis Dunavant, Mary Alexander,...

Jul 10, 2023

Robert Alvin Drumright, 85, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born in Nashville on June 17, 1938, to the late Rufus Dosson and Lovie Smith Drumright. Robert proudly served our country in the United States Marines. Following his service, he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed tinkering and building things. Robert liked to spend...

Jun 30, 2023

Donald Gene Burns (Don), age 73, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, while visiting friends in Florida. Born in Franklin, Tennessee, Don spent most of his life in Nashville.  He was a graduate of Cohn High School, and a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in Vietnam. Upon his return from service, he worked as a...

Jun 30, 2023

William (Mr Bill) Albert Copen, Jr., 96, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, to Dorothy and William Copen, Sr., on October 8, 1926. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanette Morgan Copen, and grandson Craig Brandon Copen.

He leaves behind his children Karen (Brian) Kilian, Dennis (Donna)...

Jun 24, 2023

Gladys Ashburn, 98, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1925, in Hickman, TN, to the late Earl and Drucilla Ligon Nixon. She enjoyed taking care of babies and camping in the mountains with her husband, Ernest. She loved God and attended Immanuel Church of the Nazarene. Above all, Gladys enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2023

Charles Sleighter of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away on June 24th, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on August 19th, 1941, to parents, Charles and Anna Sleighter.

Charles is preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Katherine Sleighter.

He leaves behind his Children, Charlene Harrison and Douglas (Laura) Sleighter;...

Jun 24, 2023

Anhlinh Phuong Do was born on August 6, 1964, in Nha Trang, Viet Nam. Growing up, Anhlinh was an exemplary student, placing in the top percentage of his class. His favorite hobbies were playing sports and to read comic books.

His family endured many hardships following the conclusion of the Viet Nam War. Anhlinh was forced to...

Jun 21, 2023

Myrlan Wayne Rhodes, Sr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1949, in Wayne County, TN, to the late Oliver Lee and Edna Jaynes Rhodes. Myrlan was married to his late wife, Betty Jean Rhodes, for 49 years prior to her passing in 2019. Together they enjoyed bowling league together. Myrlan enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2023

Alice Marie Chapman Dixon, 83 of Nashville, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Will and Ever Lee Henry Chapman. Alice was very active in sports her entire life and even held records in women’s high school basketball in Georgia. Her abilities brought her to the...

Jun 17, 2023

George V. (Booney) Stephens of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 17th, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born on July 30th, 1959, to parents, Paul V. Stephens and Lillian B. Hall. He enjoyed listening to music, performing, and riding motorcycles. He was of the Methodist faith and a graduate of Bellevue High School. He is preceded...

Jun 17, 2023

Christopher Allan Hale of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 17th, 2023, at the age of 53. He was born on January 6th, 1970, to parents, Jimmie and Joann Hale. He was born and raised in Nashville and enjoyed playing baseball, watching the Dallas Cowboys beat any team they went up against, and teaching his children how to play...

Jun 11, 2023

Oscar Lea Carver, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in White House, TN, on August 7, 1931, to the late Oscar William and Velma Lea Johnson Carver. He was a graduate of East High School where he was on the baseball and rifle teams. Oscar proudly served his...

Jun 11, 2023

Ernest (E.W.) Hassell, age 101, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 11th, 2023. He was an electrician and a member of Local Union 429 for 78 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sircy Hassell; One brother; And four sisters.

He is survived by one son, Paul (Tina) Hassell; Three...

Jun 10, 2023

We are so sorry to announce the passing Ramon Emmanuel Laguna, June 10, 2023.

The family will be receiving friends Saturday, June 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home, with the service at 6:00pm in the Chapel.

Full obituary to follow.

Jun 10, 2023

Ramon Emmanuel Laguna, of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 51 years.  Ramon is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Laguna; mother, Mary Whittemore; father, Gilbert Laguna, Sr., children, Autumn, Kathe, and Thea Dison; grandchildren, Abel, Ricky, Kearstin, Taylor, Kamden, Michael, Kalie, Allen, Bailey, Nodia, Andrew, Mena and Xavia; brothers, Gilbert Laguna, Richard...

Jun 5, 2023

Jessie Belle Butler passed away peacefully at 10:30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, at Lakeshore the Meadows Health Care Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Butler was born on December 2, 1926 in Forrest City, Arkansas to James Sidney Burns and Mary Pearl Burns.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dewey Leon Butler;...

Jun 5, 2023

Dr. [Brigadier] Barinder Singh of Nashville passed away on June 5th 2023 at the age of 93.  He was Born on November 22nd 1929 to Dalip Singh and Gurcharan Kaur in Minbu [Burma].  He enjoyed living life and had a great love for Reading, Poetry, current events and Sports. He was an active member of the Greater Nashville Sikh...

Jun 5, 2023

Joyce Mae Hicks, 81, of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 5, 2023. Joyce was born in Nashville on January 19, 1942, to the late A.B. Forrest and Annie Mae King White. Joyce enjoyed helping others. She was a member of Richland Freewill Baptist Church and was recently baptized. Joyce will be deeply missed by all who knew her....

Jun 1, 2023

Mary was a true research scientist.  She held both bachelor and master degrees in: Nursing, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry and Material Sciences.

Mary began her career working as a nurse in the neonatal hospital department.  However, her interest in science soon took her on a different course.  Throughout the years, she worked for Intel in Beaverton,...

Jun 1, 2023

Boyd Franklin Porter Jr. of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 1st, 2023, at the age of 53. He was born on March 27th, 1970, to loving parents, Boyd and Gale Porter. He enjoyed Steelers football, Marvel comic books, and spending time with his family whenever a holiday or birthday came up. Boyd was of the Episcopal faith and...