Obituaries

Jan 25, 2926

Edward Eugene Tanner, aged 72, passed away on January 25, 2026.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

At a young age, Edward discovered a love for music that stayed with him throughout his life. He found joy in playing music and sharing that passion with others. In his retirement...

May 12, 2026

William E. “Bill” Jones, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 12, 2026.

Born on September 6, 1947, Bill lived a life defined by hard work, innovation, and devotion to his family and community. A graduate of Fairview High School, he spent 10 years working for Nashville Electric Service before pursuing his entrepreneurial spirit.

Bill was well known...

May 8, 2026

The Nashville music community had no greater advocate than Tom Spaulding. The first time a young Tom picked up his brother’s guitar, he set out on a life path that would serve him the rest of his days.

Tom was born in Mauston, Wisconsin in 1961. From his earliest years, he displayed a love of learning and an aptitude for music....

May 7, 2026

Jimmy Nelson Smith of Franklin, TN passed away at age 87 surrounded by loved ones on May 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheril Barrett Smith and his daughter Kelly Jean Smith Norton, brothers Steve Smith, Paul Smith and Jack Smith, all of Nashville, TN. Jim is survived by his daughter Kristina Smith of Charleston, SC,...

May 7, 2026

Mr. Robert Steele Cannon, age 88, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at The Residence of Alive Hospice surrounded by his family and friends. He was born July 31, 1937, in Graham, Tennessee. Robert was a graduate of Hickman County High School in 1956. His childhood was filled with fond memories of...

May 4, 2026

Judy Erline Seltzer was born on April 2,1953 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was raised in Long Beach, California and came back to Tennessee with her family when she was 16.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 4th, 2026.

Judy enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Martin Beal (Marty);...

May 2, 2026

William Arthur Dick, Jr. (Jan. 6, 1967 – May 2, 2026)

It may have been the phrase on the front of one of his favorite Schoolhouse Rock-themed t-shirts, but William Arthur Dick, Jr. was never “just a bill.” Though he battled colorectal cancer for over a decade, passing away on May 2, his passions for the people and things he loved...

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

Joan Lambers Hardebeck passed away at age 89 surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Hardebeck, and parents Nicholas John Lambers, Rose Oesterling Lambers (birth mother) and Bess Wood Lambers (step-mother) all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Joan is survived by her beloved sister Ruth Lambers Molloy (Edmund) and children Lisa...

Apr 30, 2026

Nashville - Richard “Todd” Bradley, 61 years old, passed away on April 30, 2026, at Alive Hospice after several months in the Hospital following bypass surgery which resulted in many unexpected setbacks. He fought hard, supported by his faith and the love of those around him. Todd was born on January 3, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was one of...

Apr 30, 2026

Patricia A “Pat” Scherer, 86, of Nashville, departed this world April 30, 2026, at the end of a day filled with joy and precious time spent with her family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon at St. Henry Catholic Church, followed by Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm and burial to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory...

Apr 28, 2026

Rodgers, Helen Martin. Age 92 of Nashville.

Helen Martin (Honey) Rodgers died peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2026. Honey was born January 31, 1934, in Montgomery, Alabama. She is survived by her children, Jan Dale (Bob) and Mason Rodgers (Michelle), her grandchildren, Caitlin Chapman (Luke), Emily Hufham (Bobby), Stuart Youngblood (Dillon),...

Apr 27, 2026

Robert James “Jim” Schneider, 80, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Jim was born on June 28, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio.

To know Jim was to know a steady, loyal presence - someone who loved his family and friends deeply and showed it in quiet, everyday ways. He worked in a factory until he suffered...

Apr 27, 2026

Stacy Lynette Lampley, 48, from Portland, TN, passed away April 27, 2026.

She is preceded in death by grandparents James Lovell III, Mildred Joyce Lovell, Charles A Brown, Betty Riggsby. Brother Anthony Wayne Brown Jr., Aunt Betty Sue Starks, and Uncle Donnie Lee Lovell.

She is survived by her loving husband Preston Lampley, daughter McKenzie Lampley and bonus daughter Aili Frank. Parents...

Apr 25, 2026

Fred was born in Newport, Tennessee, to the late Kelce and Norma Arrington. He spent his life dedicated to his family and his craft, working as a carpenter and taking great pride in his work. A lifelong builder and fixer of all things mechanical, Fred was an avid tinkerer who could fix just about anything and always had a new...

Apr 24, 2026

Edward Steve Russell was born December 20, 1946, and passed away April 24, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Catherine Russell as well as his brother Lewis Russell.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Lamanda Russell and three daughters, Tammy (Johnny) Johnston of Rockvale, Shannon (David) Pew of Rockvale, and Carrie (John) Chuba...