Obituaries
Madeline Buttrey Sullivan
Jul 4, 2026
Mrs. Madeline Buttrey Sullivan of Fairview, Tennessee, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 86 years.
Madeline was born on July 22, 1939, to the late William Lee and Lillie Lankford Buttrey. She lived in Fairview, Tennessee all her life. At one time she knew everyone’s telephone number! She married the love...
Sandra Jensen White
Jul 3, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Jensen White of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on the third day of July 2026.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom White, son Chad (Misty) White, daughters Colleen White (Tom) Blanchard, and Rebecca White, grandchildren, Colton White, Maddie White, Thomas Blanchard, Jensen Blanchard, and Emerson Blanchard
. Sandy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 4th,...
Raybon Deola Chandler
Jul 2, 2026
Raybon Deola Chandler, age 89, of White Bluff, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on December 7, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Jesse Lomax and Cora Odessa. After serving his country with honor in the United States Army, he began a successful career as a drywall contractor, eventually owning and operating...
Oscar Daniel Arrambide
Jun 29, 2026
Oscar Daniel Arrambide, born January 5, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Isabel and Elvira (Yturralde) Arrambide, passed away on June 29, 2026.
He was married in 1981 to his loving wife Elizabeth; and was father to his beloved daughter Diane Arrambide, who passed away on March 6, 2021.
He was a social worker and also taught Spanish to elementary...
Shirley Null
Jun 28, 2026
Shirley Null, age 74, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on June 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Null, her parents Lum and Bessie Tidwell, as well as six of her siblings.
She is survived by her sons Christopher (Taryn) Null and William (Melissa) Null, daughter Brittany (Joel) West, sisters Betty Ann Fisk and Sara Hand, brothers Jesse...
Aghdas Dehnadi
Jun 28, 2026
Aghdas Dehnadi was born on May 28th, 1945, to the late Gholamali and Touba in Gorgan, Iran. She passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Aghdas lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering courage, and a boundless kindness that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She faced hardships that would have broken many, yet...
Dollie Joy Tidwell
Jun 27, 2026
Dollie "Joy" Tidwell, 81, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughter and grandchildren.
Born on July 19, 1944, in Bon Aqua, Tennessee, Joy was known above all for her warm smile, wonderful sense of humor, and unwavering love for her family. She found her greatest happiness in spending time with those she...
Sandra Lee Jones
Jun 27, 2026
Sandra L. Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday at her home, surrounded by those who loved her.
She was welcomed by her beloved husband, Michael Jones; her stepson, Christopher Jones; her parents, Harry and Ruth Skinner; and her brother, Robert Skinner.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Margaret Henderson; her grandsons, Cody Henderson and Zach Henderson; her great-grandson, Christopher Henderson; and her...
Carolyn Louise Viveiros
Jun 26, 2026
Carolyn Louise Viveiros, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Born on June 28, 1950, in West Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Willie Joyce Inman and Arthur Lee Thorne. She grew up largely raised by her grandparents, Elmer and Eva Inman, whose steadfast...
Patricia Lundell
Jun 21, 2026
Patricia Lynn Lundell passed away quietly on June 21,2026. She was born in Nashville on July 3,1950 to parents Raymond and Juanita Bryan Lundell.
Pat was a proud Cum Laude double major 1972 graduate of Vandebilt University. She worked in the insurance industry for National Life/American General until retirement in 2014. She loved cooking, gardening and her pets. She was a...
Stephen Fuson
Jun 21, 2026
Stephen Grubbs Fuson, 71, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 21, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on November 3, 1954, to the late Robert Frank Fuson Jr. and Marjory Hazel Jeremiah Fuson, Stephen was a lifelong Nashvillian who witnessed the city's remarkable transformation over seven decades. Unlike many longtime residents, he embraced Nashville's growth and genuinely enjoyed meeting...
Norman Henry Tolk
Jun 20, 2026
Norman Henry Tolk, age 88, of Brentwood, TN, passed away peacefully late on the night of June 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Merle Tolk; sister Catherine Tolk; wife, Marilyn Tolk; and son Jeffrey Tolk. Norman is survived by his sister Marilyn (Larry) Dean; daughter-in-law Astrid Tuminez; children Bentley (Jennifer) Tolk, David (Lisa) Tolk,...
Regina Anita Taylor
Jun 20, 2026
Regina Taylor, born December 26, 1944, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Pauline Heffner; and father, Hadess Helms.
She is survived by sons Johnny W. Groves (Kimberly) and Charles “Cory” Groves (Kandi); daughter Lisa Groves-Rabenstine (Carol); grandchildren Bobby Groves (fiancé, Mandy Robinson), Jessica Groves, Colin Groves; and great-grandchildren Brayden...
Joan Smith Sincerbox
Jun 18, 2026
Joan Sincerbox, 93, of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 18, 2026.
She was born on December 18, 1932, in Nashville to William P. and Dorothy B. Smith. She attended Parmer School, Hillsboro High School and Ward Belmont College. She was a lifelong Christian and attended Bellevue Baptist Church. Early in her career she worked with the Nashville Housing Authority on...
Nicholas Byron Nelson
Jun 16, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, age 25, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born on January 1, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nick is survived by his loving parents, Bruce and Kathy Nelson; his brother, Chris Nelson (Daphne); and countless family members, friends, and colleagues who were blessed to know him.
Nick touched the lives of so many through his...
Laudis Lucille “Lucy” Brannan
Jun 15, 2026
Laudis Lucille “Lucy” Brannan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 15th, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on December 18th, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the youngest daughter of Buist and Elizabeth Proctor. She married her husband, George Edward Brannan, in 1949. Their life together spanned over six decades and was filled with love, laughter,...
Carl Ray Jones
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl Ray Jones, who departed this life on June 14, 2026, at the age of 93.
Ray was born on February 4, 1933, in Smithville, TN, to the late William Carl and Clara Eugenia Jones. Throughout his life he was known for his quiet and loving nature.
He was a long...
Paul Wood
Jun 10, 2026
Paul Wood, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved most.
Paul was born on November 11, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Louis and Bessie Wood. He grew up in North Nashville alongside six brothers and one sister, forming the strong family bonds that would remain important to him throughout his life.
In his young adult...
Ledwell Doyle Parham
Jun 9, 2026
Ledwell Parham, age 84, was born on December 1st, 1941 and passed away on June 9th, 2026.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, farmer, and friend, Ledwell (LD) lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, and unwavering love for his family. He was a quiet man whose actions spoke louder than words, providing steady guidance, wisdom, and support to those...
Gerald Williams
Jun 9, 2026
Jerry (Gerald) Williams was born on May 27, 1941, in Brentwood, Tennessee, the fifth of six children. He was raised in the Baptist Children's Home, where he enjoyed roaming the fields with his friends.
He married at age 35, when he found his soulmate. Jerry and Elouise were married for 49 years and raised three sons. Jerry was a devoted husband...
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