Obituaries
James G Olenick
Jan 31, 2026
James G. [Jim] Olenick, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026, with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen H. Olenick and Frances M. [Hlebovy] Olenick. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Delphine C. McMichael and Mary Frances Rish; his brother, Stephen H. [Smokey] Olenick; and his...
Roy William Olsen
Jan 31, 2026
Roy William Olsen was born on June 18, 1966. He passed away on January 31, 202. Roy was a master printer, known for his dedication to his craft.
Roy enjoyed cooking, camping, and hiking. His fun and adventurous spirit was appreciated by many.
He is survived by his mother, Thorun Olsen; his son, Mark Olsen; his brothers, Karl Olsen and Kris Olsen,...
Thomas Lee Brown
Jan 30, 2026
The Obituary of Thomas Lee Brown
Thomas Lee Brown, 84, a devoted husband, father, “Pappy,” and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was reunited in Heaven with his son Jeremy.
Tom was born on August 25, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, the fourth child of Emmitt and Frieda Brown, and was affectionately...
Clarence Leon Partain
Jan 28, 2026
C. Leon Partain, MD, PhD
Clarence Leon Partain, age 85, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 28th with his beloved wife, Judy, by his side.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 12, 1940 to Vergie Young and Archie Leon Partain, Leon grew up in West Tennessee where his father served as a pastor and church planter. At the age of...
Sarah Frances Pilkington
Jan 26, 2026
Frances Bracey Pilkington
Born 2/27/32
Died 1/26/26
Parents-
Charles Richard Bracey
Lelia Maude Felts Bracey
One of 13 children
Survived by a sister-
Pat Bracey Dausha
Raised in Nashville,
Graduated from Cohn HS
Preceded in death by Husband
John Earle Pilkington
Survived by children
Jan Pilkington Sweeney(Andy)
John Earle Pilkington , Jr
(Jennifer)
Ashley Pilkington Ownby
(Ed)
Richard Joseph Pilkington
(Mary Winn)
Grandchildren-
Joe Andrew Sweeney,III
(Hannah)
Janet Grace Sweeney
John Earle Pilkington, III
Robert Houston Vick
Chelsea McCafferty
Bernard Edward Ownby,III
Sarah Allison Pilkington
Leah Hope Pilkington
Great grandchildren-
Eliza Ruth...
Sherry Belinda Mazeall
Jan 25, 2026
Sherry Wilson Mazeall (February 20, 1949-January 25, 2026) was called home from Old Hickory, Tennessee, after battling a lengthy illness. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she spent her formative years in North Carolina, where she discovered the great loves of her life: Duke basketball, her career as a medical lab technologist, and, most importantly, her soulmate Walter Jack Mazeall, Jr., who...
Janice H Adams
Jan 23, 2026
Janice H. Adams, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 87. Born on August 23, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Janice dedicated her life to serving others and enriching the lives of those around her.
Janice's career was marked by her tenure in the human resources department...
Ann M. Snead Reed
Jan 23, 2026
Nashville, TN – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Snead Reed, who died peacefully on Friday afternoon surrounded by her 3 daughters.
Ann was known for her unwavering faith in God, her beautiful soprano voice, her servant heart towards her friends and anyone in need and her contribution to educating many students throughout the years.
She...
Charles Henry Kelly Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Charles Henry Kelly Jr., born August 1, 1963, to the late Charles H. Kelly and Laura Dunn Kelly. He departed his life on January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Charles committed his life to Christ and was baptized at an early age a First Pegram AME Church. He was a faithful member and steward all his life....
Cathy Adams Gurley
Jan 20, 2026
Veteran Music Row publicist Cathy Gurley died suddenly on Tuesday (Jan. 20) at age 76.
During her long tenure as a music industry figure, she worked with such stars as Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and Gary Morris. Since 2012, she has been the CEO of You Have the Power. Founded by former Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte,...
Celia Janett Brown
Jan 20, 2026
Celia Janett (Sullivan) Brown, age 78 of Fairview, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mary Ione and Charlie Gray Sullivan on February 19, 1947.
She was a lifelong resident of Fairview, Tennessee. Celia was a gift from God. She had the heart of an angel. She would...
Ronald D Holt
Jan 18, 2026
Ronald D. Holt, affectionately known as Ron, was born on June 20, 1948, and left this world on January 18, 2026. He dedicated an admirable 40 years of his life to the Nashville Fire Department, a commitment that exemplified his unwavering dedication and hard work. Ron was not only a respected member of the fire department but also a loving...
Beatrice Julia Steinberg
Jan 16, 2026
Beatrice Julia Steinberg was born in Los Angeles just before the onset of the Great Depression, arriving four years after her beloved brother, Phillip Hillman. She was raised alongside him by their devoted mother, Sarah Hillman, a gifted concert violinist who set aside her musical career to lovingly care for her family. Bea’s early life was shaped by her mother’s...
Mary Frances Forsee
Jan 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances (Terrell) Forsee, of Smyrna, TN, graduated to heaven on January 16, 2026, at 91 years of age. Born November 9, 1934, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Subby Lonzo Forsee, on May 10, 2016.
She is survived by her four children:
Rev. Gary Forsee of Springfield, MO; grandsons Philip (Heather) Forsee of Ozark, MO...
Reid Adkins
Jan 15, 2026
Reid Adkins, a beloved member of our community and a cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on April 7, 1936, in Berry’s Lick, Kentucky, Reid lived a life marked by dedication, adventure, and a passion that resonated throughout his work and personal pursuits.
Reid is preceded in death by his...
Noah Anthony Pullum
Jan 15, 2026
Noah Anthony Pullum
Lived June 26, 1955 to January 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his 3 children, Crystal Dawn, Jennipher Lee and son David Anthony Cole Pullum, His father, Sidney Pullum, His mother Martha Pullum, sister, Brenda Phillips and three brothers, Pat Pullum, Danny Pullum and Paul Pullum.
He served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for 12 years as...
Frances Lavenia "Vickie" Foriest
Jan 13, 2026
Vickie passed away at age 78 on Tuesday, January 13th, at Etowah Health & Rehabilitation in Etowah, Tennessee.
Vickie was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Alvin Hornberger and Frances Weatherby. Vickie was a graduate of Cohn High School, Class of 1965. Vickie was married for 24 years to Larry Foriest, and they had two children: Larry Wayne Foriest II and Kellie...
John Farrell Hall
Jan 11, 2026
John Farrell Hall, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, unexpectedly passed away at his home on January 11, 2026, at the age of 57.
John was born on December 31, 1968, in Nashville, Tennessee, to parents Barbara Ann Hall and David Albert Hall, Sr. John was a graduate of Pearl Cohn High School where he excelled academically and athletically. He later attended Austin...
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