Obituaries
Donald Ray Whitley
Apr 27, 2025
Donald Ray Whitley, age 84, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27th. He was born on August 30, 1940, in Nashville to Chester Ray and Ercie Ruth Whitley.
He was a graduate of East High School in 1959. Singing has always been an interest of Don’s. Growing up in his high school years, he was on the Noel...
Kevin Browning
Apr 25, 2025
Kevin was born on March 3, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a 1985 graduate of Father Ryan High School in Nashville. He was a long-time resident of Knoxville, TN.
Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Montague Browning; grandparents, Sarah and Jim Montague (maternal), Harriet Gebhardt and Dillard Browning; aunt, Sal Montague; and uncles, Mike Montague and Jimbo...
Jimmie Tweel Carder
Apr 23, 2025
Jamina “Jimmie” Tweel Carder, departed this Earthly plane peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 23, surrendering after one last valiant attempt to squeeze every bit of juice out of her beautiful and heart led life. As was her wish, she passed away in the comfort of her own home, where she had lived since her retirement in 2020, with birds singing...
Sophia Keller
Apr 23, 2025
Sophia Balodimas Keller, age 87, beloved by her family and friends, passed on April 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Chicago, Sophia attended Schurz High School and University of Washington. She later worked at Teletype in Chicago, where she met her husband of 54 years, Kenneth. They married in 1963, and had four children, Kenny, Norene, Michael,...
Stewart Taylor Brier
Apr 17, 2025
Stewart Taylor Brier of Nashville, TN passed away in his sleep on April 17, 2025, from complications resulting from an accident last year.
He was the son of Burgess Buell Brier Jr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Brier. He is survived by his brother, Burgess Buell Brier III and his wife and children.
He will be interred with his mother and father at Harpeth...
Randall L. Patterson
Apr 17, 2025
Randall L. (Randy) Patterson passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Randy was born on August 20, 1955. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Shirley Patterson, brother, Rocky Patterson, nephew, Dustin Brumley and his great nephew, Tristan James.
He is survived by his wife, Carroll W. Patterson, stepson, Michael Wallace, brother, Tim Patterson (Yvonne) and sister, Kim Patterson.
Randy...
Linda Smith West
Apr 15, 2025
Linda Smith West
December 22, 1945 – April 15, 2025 Nashville, Tennessee
Loving mother, and proud grandmother, Linda Smith West passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, she spent her life rooted in faith, family, and the beauty of the natural world around her.
Linda was the daughter of Wendell Smith and...
Donald William Hasselbeck
Apr 14, 2025
Donald William Hasselbeck, also known as Big D. Don. Poppa. The DonFather. Hass. Donny. Dad. Don passed away of sudden cardiac arrest on April 14, 2025. He was born April 1, 1955, the son of John and Molly Hasselbeck. Don grew up in a busy and hard working home in Cincinnati, Ohio with his 5 siblings. He was 6’4” in...
Melinda Lee Culver
Apr 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Melinda Lee Culver May 4, 1950 – April 13, 2025
Melinda Lee Culver, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on May 4, 1950, Melinda was the daughter of the late John [Jack] Wyatt Lee Sr. and Iva Boyd Lee. She was also preceded...
Michael Gresham
Apr 13, 2025
Michael Brian Gresham was born in Greenville, S.C. on January 7, 1964, to parents Beverly and Jim Gresham. He passed away April 13, 2025, in Nashville, after a sudden critical illness.
Mike was proceeded in death by his father Jim Gresham and his older brother Jack Gresham. He is survived by his mother Beverly Gresham and two brothers Greg Gresham(Vicky), Tim...
Hazel Baldwin
Apr 13, 2025
Hazel Baldwin passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on February 22, 1935, in Springfield, TN.
Hazel was known throughout her life as a very hard worker, dedicating many years to her career at Pep Industries and Stouffer Chemical Company. Her commitment to her work reflected her strong work ethic.
Hazel is preceded in death...
David Floyd Fleckenstein Jr.
Apr 12, 2025
David F. Fleckenstein (Scooter), 61, passed away April 12, 2025 in Lexington, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; 4 children, Kristen, David III (Coplen), Kate (Daniel), and George (Dawn); 9 grandchildren; mother, Betty Joyce Poyner; brother, Roger (Mariell); step-sisters, Mitzie (David), and Melanie (Kenneth); 3 nieces and 1 nephew; aunt, Judy Poyner, and 5 cousins; as well as many...
Hazel Marie Buttrey
Apr 11, 2025
Hazel Marie Buttrey, born on September 9, 1927, in Bon Aqua, TN, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Franklin, TN.
Preceded in death by her loving husband Finis Edward “Ed” Buttrey; brothers John Tidwell, Harvel Tidwell; sister Jewel Daugherty; parents Lewis E Tidwell and Annie Lee Tidwell.
Survived by her children Harold (Sue) Buttrey, Neva Buttrey, Teresa (Donnie) Harris; grandchildren James...
Lewis Solomon
Apr 9, 2025
Lewis (“Lou”) Anthony George Solomon, Sr., of Kingston Springs,Tennessee, departed from this world on April 9, 2025 at the age of 93. He was a warm and generous friend and a devoted husband and father.
Lou was born on October 27, 1931 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Rose Marie and Samuel B. Solomon as one of the oldest of what would grow...
Donald Wilkes
Apr 9, 2025
Donald Wayne Wilkes peacefully passed away to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of April 9 while surrounded by loving family members. On February 16, 1941, Don was the second child born to Ruth Seibert Wilkes and Waid Wilkes in Memphis, Tennessee. While living on E. Olive Street Don heard Christian hymns being piped throughout the neighborhood...
Herman Wayne DePriest
Apr 8, 2025
Herman Wayne DePriest, a beloved church organist, devoted family man, and music enthusiast, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on September 8, 1954, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Herman's life was characterized by his deep love for God, his family, and the art of music.
Herman's educational journey took him to Austin Peay, where he honed his musical talents,...
Shirley Ann Beech
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Beech, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Dickson, TN. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Madison, TN.
Preceding her in death is her parents, Richard and Katherine McGee, and her brothers William, Tommy, and Richard McGee, as well as her sister Dorothy Layton.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve Beech; daughter Shana (Ryan) Vehling; grandchildren...
Shirley Carter Robert
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Carter Robert, widow of James R. Robert, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who filled the lives of those around her with warmth and compassion.
Survived by her loving children Billy Joe (Debbie) Carter, Jonathan Lee (Kathy) Carter, Jan Carter Stumbo, Jean C. Atkinson, James Ralph (Irene)...
Margie Joyce Pedigo
Apr 4, 2025
Margie Joyce was born in Coble, Tennessee on April 29, 1942, to James and Eva Lynn. Her family moved to Nashville where she met the love of her life and husband of 60 years Hansford Pedigo.
Being 16, their parents wouldn’t allow them to get married, so they had an uncle drive them to Kentucky, where they were denied but had...
Robert "Bob" Edward Heil
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Heil, who left us on April 1, 2025. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, patience, generosity, and adventurous spirit.
Born in Louisville Kentucky on May 17th, 1939, Bob lived a life full of love and dedication to his family and friends....
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