Obituaries
John McLeroy
Nov 16, 2024
John McLeroy, 72, of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born in Oakland, CA, on December 21, 1951, as the only child to Phillip McLeroy and Blenda Ford, John became the youngest of a beautiful blended family of six children.
John proudly dedicated 22 years to the United States Air Force, where he served with distinction in...
Jonas Avrit, Jr.
Nov 16, 2024
Jonas Avrit, Jr., 61, of West Nashville, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Nashville on May 12, 1963. In his earlier days, Jonas liked motorcycles and watching wrestling. More recently he enjoyed sitting on the back porch listening to his radio and going riding with his friends and family. Jonas was a big goofball and...
Patricia Beatrice Sprinkles
Nov 12, 2024
Patricia B Sprinkles, 80, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1944, to the late Marvin and Bertha Baron Best. She enjoyed all things arts and crafts from coloring to ceramics and working with beads, but most of all she enjoyed sewing. She also enjoyed playing bingo.
In addition to her parents, Patricia...
Terry Wayne Harris
Nov 9, 2024
Terry Wayne Harris, 72, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born in Nashville on November 3, 1952, to the late Theodore and Ella “Janie” Campbell Harris. Terry graduated from Cohn High School in 1971. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1976 until his honorable discharge after four years of...
Donald Ray Reed
Nov 6, 2024
Dr. Donald Ray Reed, DDS, passed away on November 6, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on July 24, 1931, to the late Ralph and Gertrude Dixson Reed. He graduated from West End High School. Don attended Clemson Military School and Vanderbilt University. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following...
Duy Lai
Nov 6, 2024
Duy Lai, 60, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, November 15, 2024, from four o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville....
Tommy Forsythe
Nov 4, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Edgar Forsythe, a husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong friend, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2024, at the age of 65. Tommy was born on June 5, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee to Rollie and Blanche Forsythe.
As a young man Tommy was known for having a wild spirit and enjoyed being the center of attention. With...
Sherrie Gail Young (Gowin)
Nov 1, 2024
Sherrie Gail Young (Gowin), 64, of White Bluff, Tennessee, passed away at home with her family surrounding her on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Tommy” Young, parents, Evelyn Parker Gowin and Dan Sheridan Gowin, a brother, James Capps Gowin, Sr., a sister, Claudia Gowin Dixon, two sisters-in-law, Melinda Gowin and Susan Gowin,...
Jerry Corlew
Oct 21, 2024
William “Jerry” Corlew, 85, of Nashville, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was a devoted husband and father. His greatest joy was to make others happy. He was an accomplished senior manager at various car dealerships for over 50 years until he retired at the age of 79.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Jason; sisters, Linda Edens...
Charles Patrick Thompson
Oct 17, 2024
Mr. Charles Patrick Thompson, of Bethpage, TN, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 66. Mr. Thompson was an avid gardener who could grow just about anything. He loved his family and was a kind and generous soul.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, John Thompson, Jr. and Barbara Scalf, brothers Randy and Johnny Thompson, nephew...
Wayne Alexander Hastings
Oct 1, 2024
Wayne Alexander Hastings, with his family by his side, was welcomed to his eternal home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Born in San Bernardino, CA, the son of Ray and Catherine Hastings, Wayne was an all-around athlete and Big Man on Campus. Wayne met the love of his life, Pamela Lorraine, in their senior lab biology class. It was love at...
Betty Waites Walker
Sep 22, 2024
Betty Waites Walker died to this life on September 22, 2024 at age 97. Born July 4th, 1927, Betty was the daughter of William Douglas and Ellen Branham Waites. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Steve Lewis Walker; brothers, William Douglas Waites, Jr. and Millard Eugene Waites; and nephew, Millard Eugene Waites, Jr.
Upon graduation from...
Debra Marie Goad
Sep 20, 2024
Debra Goad, age 68, passed away in Springfield, TN on September 20, 2024. She is survived by her loving daughters, Tabatha Vance (Christopher) and Christy Ward (Litton); grandchildren, Rosie, Willie, Christina, Coty, Devin, and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jaylynn, Bryleigh, Ashlyn, Novah, Dayton, Eli, Olivia, Audrey, Elijah, Amelia, Bailey, and Grayson.
Debra loved life but loved her family most of all. She...
Marceil Kay Voecks
Sep 16, 2024
Mrs. Marceil Kay Voecks, age 85, of Nashville, TN passed away on September 16, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents, Marvin and Jeanette Vanderbush, and brother, Glen Vanderbush.
Mrs. Voecks is survived by her husband of 61 years, Albert Voecks; son, Brian Voecks (Mit); grandson, Davis Voecks (Beth); sister, Verla Jean VanEtten (Dr. Don); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private...
Buddy Layne
Sep 4, 2024
Brown James “Buddy” Layne, III, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Nashville on November 4, 1947, to the late Brown James and Hattie Slaughter Layne, II. Buddy proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed taking trips to the casino with his friends, going shopping, and singing karaoke around town. He was a...
James T. Tefteller
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. James T. Tefteller, of Lebanon, TN passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the age of 81 years. He was a loving husband to his wife, Opal, together for over 50 years, and father to 8 wonderful children. Mr. Tefteller enjoyed walking and gardening, scratch-off tickets with an occasional win, and his 2 cans of Busch beer at the...
James "Chico" Stanley Fuller
Sep 2, 2024
James “Chico” Stanley Fuller Jr, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2024. He is a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Tina Fuller. Soulmates.
“Keep it solid, soulful, and funky if you can.” – Chico “Thank you for taking me to the beach. We really had BIG FUN together.” – Tina
He is preceded by his father, James Stanley Fuller Sr,...
Claudia Hazatone
Aug 26, 2024
Claudia Alma Hazatone, age 73, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Claudia is survived by her only daughter Brooke Alexa Hazatone; brother, Donlad Pellecchia and niece, Trisha Pellecchia. She is preceded in death by her parents Carmen and Connie Pellecchia.
After many years of service, Claudia retired as Vice President and CEO of Regal Enterprises. During retirement, she...
Jessie Joe "Jody" Bilbrey
Aug 26, 2024
Jessie Joe “Jody” Bilbrey was called to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Joe Bilbrey and Rachel Dillingham Bilbrey.
Jody served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 199th Infantry Brigade (“The Redcatchers”) and 101st Airborne Division (“The Screaming Eagles”). Even after...
Bobby Ray Deal
Aug 25, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bobby Ray Deal, age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee. Born on January 27, 1946, Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, whose kindness touched all who knew him.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Deal, with whom he shared many cherished years. He was a proud father to his...
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