Obituaries
Ira Vaughn Hawkins
Apr 14, 2024
Ira Vaughn Hawkins was born on March 5, 1940, to the late Henry Lawrence Hawkins and Lillian Vaughn Hawkins. When he was two years old, he contracted polio but taught himself to walk again. He attended Gower School and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1958. He attended Lipscomb College and Middle Tennessee State University.
Vaughn began his career in banking...
Jay David Watson
Apr 12, 2024
Jay David Watson, a loving husband, devoted father, and respected Vietnam Veteran, passed away on April 12,2024, in Nashville, TN. Jay was born on February 19, 1947, in Dalhart, Texas and raised in East Hampton, New York. He dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his passions.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents, Tex and Adele Watson....
Patricia Madden
Apr 10, 2024
Patricia Josephine Madden (Patty Jo), age 73, departed this life on April 10, 2024 at her Group Home in Lebanon, TN. Patricia was born in Los Angeles, California on July 27, 1950. She was the second daughter and third child of Edward M. Cate, Jr. and Mary Byrne Cate. She grew up in Tulare, California attending St. Aloysius Parochial School,...
Leon Anderson
Apr 10, 2024
Leon Cornelius Anderson, age 84, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1939, to the late James Leon Anderson and Ruby Lee Looney in Nashville, Tennessee. 
Leon attended Cohn High School and served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961.
Leon was a devoted Christian and deacon at Westwood Baptist Church. He was also a member of the...
Maynard F. Engler
Apr 8, 2024
Maynard F. Engler, a devoted Chemical Engineer in the Chemical Industry, passed away at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN on April 8, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1944, in Allentown, PA.
Maynard is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Jacob, and Bertha Alice Engler.
Maynard is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Glenda Engler; son, Andrew...
Carl V. Gilbert
Apr 8, 2024
Carl V. Gilbert, age 74, of Nunnelly, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1949, to the late Robert Jesse Gilbert and Edna Heathcoat Gilbert in Coble, Tennessee.
In his spare time, he loved to watch Westerns on television. Carl also enjoyed collecting knives and guns.
He is preceded in death...
Doreen Patricia Durden
Apr 8, 2024
Doreen Patricia Durden (1924-2024)
Doreen Patricia Durden, age 99 of Bellevue, Tennessee, passed away April 8, 2024. She was a gentle but witty woman who loved to spend her time in high heels dancing, going on long beach walks, and loving on animals. She spent her earlier years as a mother and grandmother, dedicating her time to those she loved so...
Shelley A. Lovelace
Apr 8, 2024
Mrs. Shelley A. Lovelace, aged 59, of Nashville, TN, passed away on April 8, 2024, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN, surrounded by her loving family. Shelley was born on September 19, 1964, to Thomas Atwood and Velma Pearce Atwood. She was a kind-hearted individual known for her generous spirit and selflessness. Shelley's giving nature extended to everyone she met,...
Craig Anderson Tucker
Apr 7, 2024
Craig Anderson Tucker, known affectionately as "Poppi”. His journey came to a peaceful close on April 7, 2024, in Fairview, TN.
Preceded in death by his son Ronnie Tucker, daughter Lavon Box and sister Cynthia Mosher.
Survivors include his wife June Tucker, son James Atherton; son in law Larry Box; grandchildren Jeanna (Doug) Turner, Mandy (Aaron) Lane, Anna (Jason) Alexander, Craig Tucker,...
Cheryl Ann Cole
Apr 6, 2024
Cheryl Ann Cole was born June 11,1953 in Peoria, Illinois and departed this Earth for her home everlasting on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. She was the daughter of Cecil Marion Cole and Shirley Marie Jackson Cole. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Health from East Tennessee State University and her Masters...
Edna B. Yinger
Apr 6, 2024
Edna B. Yinger, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Gerald “Bud” Yinger. Edna was born on August 29, 1927, to the late James A. and Kate A. (Baird) Baty in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the youngest of nine children, and is also predeceased...
Frances Evelyn Davis
Apr 5, 2024
Frances Wood Davis, a beloved resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born on August 10, 1936, Frances was the cherished daughter of the late David Wood Sr. and Ruth Snipes Wood.
Frances was a beacon of strength and kindness, known for her unwavering faith in God, and her dedication to her family. She shared...
Vickie Elaine Allen
Apr 4, 2024
Vickie Elaine Allen was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on December 28, 1958. She died on April 4, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Howard and Alice Allen, of Drasco, Arkansas.
Vickie is survived by a brother, Mike Allen and his wife Brenda, of Weaverville, North Carolina...
Norman Douglas Milligan
Apr 2, 2024
Norman Douglas Milligan passed away peacefully April 2, 2024, in Alive Hospice of Nashville, TN. He was born April 10, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee to Soloman Lee Milligan and Olive Ophelia Bates Milligan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Vance Milligan; and one sister, Beverly Ruth Milligan Tappan.
He is survived by one son, Marshall Douglas Milligan; life...
Carolyn "Nanu" Allen
Mar 31, 2024
Carolyn Faith Allen
On Sunday, March 31st, 2024, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister was carried gently into Jesus’ arms, her last and heavenly home. She is now reunited with her parents, Robert and Opal Waddey; son, Christopher “Chris” James-Allen; grandson, Brandon “Brad” Christopher Slaughter; late husband, Bill Allen; partner, Howard Parsons; as well as many family members and...
Mike Yarbrough
Mar 27, 2024
In Loving Memory
Mike Yarbrough, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 27, 2024, at the age of 70 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born on June 16, 1953 in Houston TX and was predeceased by his dearly loved son-in-law Jim Houchin, his loving sister Vera, and brothers Ronnie and...
Richard J. Snell
Mar 27, 2024
Richard “Dick” Snell passed away on March 27, 2024, surrounded by the loveof his family and caregivers. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cheryl,and his children - Laura Snell, James Snell, Elizabeth Hampton, BridgetHeptner, Mary Snell and Todd Eby, as well as his grandchildren, BobbyMaess, Sierra Barker, Dane Heptner, Taylor Snell, Grant Snell, Emerson SnellStidham, Heathcliff Stidham,...
Bobby Eugene Baker
Mar 27, 2024
Bobby “Hawkeye” Baker, age 83, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away from this life on March 27, 2024, at his home. His is now in the arms of Jesus.
Mr. Baker was born on August 22, 1940, in Nashville, to the late James Baker and Jewel Baker-Slaughter. He retired after 30 years of service from the Ford Glass Plant. He was a...
Susan Diane Cranford
Mar 27, 2024
Susan Diane Cranford, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024 at home. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Betty Jean Carter, and sister, Rebecca Donovan.
She was born in Rome, GA, and moved to Nashville as a teenager. She was a caring nurse for many years, however her main passion was her family. She was...
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