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Richard (Dick) M. Trapp
Aug 1, 2026
Richard (Dick) Morton Trapp, Maj, USAF Retired. Age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2026. Preceded in death by 18 months was his wife of 70 years, Wilma Jean Bryant Trapp, his parents, Ethel and Fred Trapp, brothers Fred and Paul and sisters Virginia and Louise. Dick is also predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Olivia Reeder.
Richard, born in...
Frances Charlene Cothern
Nov 6, 2026
Frances Charlene Cothern, 84, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Edward Cothern, and her brother, Roger Dale Shelton.
Frances is survived by her two loving children, Clint Cothern (Elaine) and Lanny Cothern (Meloney); five grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous extended family members...
David Link King
Nov 5, 2026
David Link King, 58, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Jack King, and a brother, Jeff King.
David is survived by his brother, Brent King; three nieces, Amanda Marston (Bart), Julie Pope (Joe), and Becca Steed; a nephew, Josh King (Heather); along with several extended relatives and...
Melanie Zimmer
Nov 4, 2026
Melanie Zimmer, 86, of Fairview, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Born on March 6, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana, Melanie lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and others.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Christopher Scott Zimmer, and brother, Brent Weber.
Melanie is survived by her loving husband of 64 years,...
Jean Stiltz
Nov 1, 2026
Jean Pruitt Stiltz, 88, died November 1, 2026 at her home in Franklin, TN, after a lengthy illness.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 12 at the Crievewood Community Church, 480 Hogan Road, Nashville. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm at the church. A graveside service will follow at the Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens,...
John "Mikey" Michael Shaver II
Oct 30, 2026
October 12, 1990 – October 30, 2026
John Michael Shaver II, affectionately known as “Mikey,” passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 36.
Born on October 12, 1990, to Michael and Lynda Shaver, Mikey was known for his larger-than-life personality, infectious sense of humor, and ability to bring laughter to those around him. He never met a stranger and...
Janice Ann Dill
Oct 29, 2026
Janice Ann Dill- Age 78, October 29, 2026.
Preceded in death by her son, Michael Joseph Dill; mother, Eula May Brannon; father, Daniel Brannon.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Russell Dill; daughter, Darby Michelle Bass; brother, Roger Brannon; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 pm on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville,...
Jane Arvine "Polly" Whitson
Oct 27, 2026
Jane Arvine “Polly” Whitson
October 12, 1957 – October 27, 2026
Jane Arvine “Polly” Whitson, age 69, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away on October 27, 2026. Born on October 12, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, Polly was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend who will be remembered for her vibrant personality, loving heart, and the joy she brought to...
Dennis Edward Conniff, III.
Oct 25, 2026
Dennis Edward Conniff III, 87, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born on August 14, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Dennis E. Conniff, Jr. and Mildred Jacobs Conniff. Dennis was blessed by a loving family and made it his mission to convey that blessing to those God placed in his path.
He...
Jet Mealer
Oct 25, 2026
Jet Mealer, 88, of Brentwood, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne Mealer and a brother, Jack Broome.
Jet is survived by her three children, Chris Mealer and his wife Teresa, Jeff Mealer and Jennifer Carter and her husband Carl, a granddaughter, Savannah and her husband Dani, and numerous relatives and...
Jack "Len" Holland
Oct 24, 2026
With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, and loved one. He will be remembered for the memories he created, the love he shared with his family, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those who knew him.
He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially fishing and motorcycles. Whether spending...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sain Fry
Oct 24, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sain Fry, 57, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at her home on October 24, 2026, surrounded by her entire family, her parents, and her sister.
She was born April 18, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bill and Linda Sain of Birmingham, Alabama. Jackie graduated from Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, North Carolina, in 1987. That fall she enrolled as...
Geneva Willene Sheeran
Oct 24, 2026
Geneva Willene Sheeran, age 86, of Fairview, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 24, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.Geneva was born in Fairview on April 1, 1940, to the late Oscar Green Richardson and Ludie Mai Stinson Richardson.At the age of 16, Geneva became a wife, and soon after, a mother. As a mother of five,...
Janice Faye Hargest
Oct 24, 2026
Janice Faye Hargest- Age 85, Franklin, October 24, 2026.
Janice was a faithful and loyal servant who loved God. She never met a stranger and loved her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Hargest; son, Randy Hargest.
Janice is survived by her children, Greg Hargest (Robin), Amanda Carlton (Curt), and Misty Boe (David); grandchildren, Brandon Hargest, Brittany Prins,...
Emily Sue Choate
Oct 23, 2026
Emily Sue Bennett Choate, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at home on October 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on December 1, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee, Emily was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie Bennett.
Emily shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Donald Choate, whom she married...
James Dewitt Campbell, Sr.
Oct 22, 2026
James D. Campbell Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 32 years of service with the Vanderbilt University Police Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Louise Campbell, and his brother, Bobby Campbell.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years,...
Barbara Mae Travis
Oct 22, 2026
Barbara Mae (Keith) Travis
On October 22, 2026, the world lost a little bit of its sparkle with the passing of Barbara Mae Travis of White Bluff, Tennessee, at the vibrant age of 81.
Barbara lived a life full of heart, laughter, and high-octane fandom. Her legendary love story began back at Cohn High School when she met Freddie, the love of...
Yasmin Ariadne Del Cueto De Andrade
Oct 21, 2026
*Yasmin Ariadne del Cueto de Andrade*
October 17, 2012 – October 21, 2026
Yasmin "Yas" Ariadne del Cueto de Andrade, 14, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, just days after her fourteenth birthday.
Yasmin was born in Argentina before living in Brazil for two years. At three, she moved with her family to the US, where she grew...
John George
Oct 20, 2026
John George (74) passed away on October 20, 2026 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. A pillar of the Indian Christian community in both middle Tennessee and his home state of Kerala, India, John’s final days were marked by endless visits and calls from loved ones across the globe.
John was born on February 17, 1952 in Narakathani in the Pathanamthitta...
Addie Ruth Eppes
Oct 20, 2026
Addie Ruth Eppes, 90, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and love.
She was preceded in death by her loving partner, Richard Russell; her mother, Mary Denton; her brother, Donald Denton; three sisters, Bobbie Biggs, Margaret Arntzen, and Gloria Ann Denton; her son, Darrell Eppes; her grandson, Joshua Baskin;...
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