Obituaries
Carol Lawson Canady
Nov 23, 2025
Carol Lawson Canady, born on April 27, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, gracefully departed from this world on November 23, 2025. A cherished daughter, a devoted mother, a loving grandmother, and an outstanding member of her community, Carol touched the lives of many during her vibrant 85 years.
Her educational journey began early, culminating in her role as valedictorian of Lewis County...
Willie Hughes
Nov 22, 2025
Willie Hughes, a cherished soul who left a profound mark on everyone who knew him, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 3, 1939, Willie was a beacon of joy whose life was full of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the pleasures that life has to offer.
A devoted enthusiast of bluegrass...
Stephen Edward Trauernicht
Nov 20, 2025
Stephen Edward Trauernicht, 73, of Nashville, passed away on November 20, 2025. Steve was born on September 21, 1952, to Paul and Dorothy Trauernicht. He graduated from Father Ryan High School in 1970 and Western Kentucky University in 1974. He retired from Overhead Door Company / Assa Abloy in 2022 after 40 years of employment. Steve’s greatest joy was his...
Norm Nuismer
Nov 20, 2025
At the age of 94, after a long, rich, and blessed life, Norm Nuismer entered his eternal rest to join his wife, Clara, whose departed this earth on September 6, 2022.
A man of deep faith, steadfast patriotism, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved, he leaves behind a legacy rooted in service, kindness, and family.
A proud Hope College attendee,...
Carol Cullen
Nov 18, 2025
With broken hearts the Cullen Family announces the passing of Carol Mae Cullen on Tuesday 11/18/25 at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods in Antioch, TN.
Carol was born in Waltham, MA the only child of the late Chester and Marion (Chambers) Johnson. Knowing she loved and wanted to teach children, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Framingham...
Dale Jamison
Nov 16, 2025
Obituary for Dr. Dale Henry Jamison, Jr. (March 7th, 1958 – November 16th, 2025)
Dale Henry Jamison, Jr. was born on March 7, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee. On Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, he stepped peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Surrounded by the love of his family, Dale passed into the loving embrace of Jesus....
Kenneth Tidwell
Nov 16, 2025
Kenneth Tidwell, a devoted family man and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 2, 1944, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Kenneth’s life was a testament to the connections he forged with those around him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and wisdom that will resonate in the...
Glenn Herbert Koogler
Nov 15, 2025
Glenn Herbert Koogler passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, after a long period of physical and mental decline caused by Alzheimer’s disease. He was 80 years old.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Glenn spent his early years in the city he loved. He graduated from West End High School before attending the University of Tennessee, where he studied business and earned...
Daniel Dean Spivey
Nov 15, 2025
Daniel Dean Spivey was born in Fort Rucker, Alabama, on December 13, 1967, to the late David Lawrence Spivey and Anne Marie Swartzlander Spivey, and entered eternal rest in Dickson, Tennessee, on November 15, 2025, at the age of 57.
Daniel was well known for his amazing customer service, his dedication to his work, his loyalty to his family, and his...
John Paul Love
Nov 13, 2025
John Paul Love, age 70, of Fairview, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2025.
John was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Sheryl Ann Love, and a proud father to his daughters, Rebecca Ann Waller and Kerri Lee Phillips. He cherished his sons-in-law, Paul William Waller and Jason Ashley Phillips, and he found immense joy...
Peggy Ann Owens Loggins
Nov 13, 2025
Peggy Ann Owens Loggins, 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at home in her sleep on November 13, 2025.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leonard Owens and Laura Lankford Owens, and her brother, Robert Farrell Owens. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bobby" Dewey Loggins; her sons, Christopher Brian Loggins and Kerry Brent Loggins; and her...
Linda Wood McDugald
Nov 11, 2025
Linda Wood McDugald, a resilient servant of God, and a devoted and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, stepped into the arms of her heavenly father on November 11, 2025.
Linda Louise Wood was born on April 26, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas to parents, Winfred Edward “Bud” and Louise Croom Wood. Linda spent many hours on the family farm riding...
Paula Gilles Fischer
Nov 10, 2025
Paula Gilles Fischer, age 86, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in 1939 in Owensboro, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Columbus Grant, Sr. and Anna Louise Grant; her sisters, Alice Grant and Sarah Grant; her brothers, Johnny Grant and Keith Grant; and her first husband of 40 years, Commander John...
Bonnie Jean Daniel
Nov 10, 2025
Bonnie Jean Daniel, age 93, of Charlotte, Tennessee passed away on November 10, 2025. She was born to the late Sylva Washington Reatherford and Dena Mae (Drewes) Reatherford in Moweaqua, Il. Bonnie was a fifty-year member and faithful piano player at Liberty United Methodist Church of Charolette, Tennessee.
Bonnie was a Moweaqua High School graduate and later retired as a Membership...
Bernard Palmer
Nov 8, 2025
Bernard (Bernie) Paul Palmer died at home on Saturday, November 8, with his family by his side. He was born in rural western Pennsylvania, the second son of Bernard Palmer and Christine Williams Palmer. At the age of 17 he joined the United States Army seeking a way to help his family and a better life for himself.
While in the...
John "Billy" W. Lynch
Nov 6, 2025
John William “Billy” Lynch, who served six Nashville mayors over a distinguished 45-year career of public service for Metro Nashville Government, and who played a significant role in the integration of sports in Nashville and Tennessee as a student-athlete at Father Ryan High School in the early 1960s, passed away this morning after a short illness. He was 79.
Born in...
Ron Richardson
Nov 5, 2025
Richardson, Ronald M. "Ron" age 72 of Pegram. TN passed away Nov 5, 2025.
He is survived by his son Ronnie (Kimberly) Richardson, grandchildren Hailey and Kaden Richardson, brother Gary (Betty) Richardson and sisters Faye (Bobby) Givens and Gayle (Wayne) Butler.
He is preceded in death by his parents Iva M. and Tressie (Butts) Richardson and brothers Millard, Donald and Buddy Richardson
James LaBrec
Nov 5, 2025
James “Jim” Arthur LaBrec, age 86, of Franklin TN passed away on November 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family at his home.
Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Alphonse and Eva Kleppe LaBrec and stepmother Esther Elaine LaBrec.
Jim graduated from Edgewater High School in 1957 (Orlando, FL) and the University of Florida (1962) where he earned his bachelor’s...
Elvis Presley Jones
Nov 5, 2025
Elvis Presley Jones, age 69, was born in Nashville TN to Ruby Buttrey Jones and Andrew Lucien Jones, Sr. on May 9, 1956. He found his best friend, Barbara, while a sophomore at Fairview High School. In the summer of 1970, they began seeing each other. He would ride his dad’s John Deere tractor to her house, and everyone knew...
Ann Johnson
Nov 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ann Johnson, a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Ann left us peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 89 and she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and grace.
Ann was born to George and Viola Harris on December 12, 1935....
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