Obituaries
Sheila Wood
Jan 20, 2025
Sheila Wood, born on October 4, 1958, left this world on January 20, 2025, but her spirit will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew her best. Sheila was a well-respected secretary clerk in the Metro Davidson County school system for 34 years. Her professional life was a testament to her tenacity and work ethic, values that...
Steven Martin
Jan 19, 2025
Steven David Martin, age 62, of Kingston Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janey Tiesler. Survivors include his wife Janie Berryman, his son Michael (Laura), grandchildren Colin and Chloe, father-in-law, Tom Tiesler, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in laws and outlaws.
Steve was born in Alpharetta, Ga. He grew up in...
Kathleen Adele Basford
Jan 19, 2025
Kathleen Adele Rhyne Basford (82) of Nashville, TN passed away on January 19, 2025. Funeral services are private and entrusted to Harpeth Hills Funeral Home.
Kathleen was born on April 15, 1942, to Hazel and Leroy Rhyne in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College with a Bachelor of Arts in education and psychology.
A dedicated teacher, Kathleen taught first grade...
James Vincent Gibbons
Jan 19, 2025
James Vincent Gibbons, born on November 7, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was the devoted husband of Carol Gibbons for over 60 wonderful years, a testament to their unwavering bond and deep affection for one another.
James, known affectionately as "Jim," was...
Brenda Kay Cowell
Jan 19, 2025
Brenda K. Cowell, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1947, to the late Ray Haney and Lucille Cash Haney in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Brenda was a wife and mother that dedicated her time to taking care of her family. She worked in office management for several years at the Wilson Real Estate Group...
Robert "Bob" Lewis Willis
Jan 19, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lewis Willis, born on March 24, 1945, in Rochester, NY, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Bob lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to those he cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Helen Willis, and his brother Richard "Dick" Willis.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of...
Mitchell Ray Fortune
Jan 19, 2025
Mitchell Ray Fortune, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Born on December 2, 1941, in Dresden, Tennessee, Mickey was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose impact on those around him will be cherished forever.
Throughout his life, Mickey was actively engaged in the world of music, having worked at the Grand Ole Opry and performed...
Mark Waldron
Jan 18, 2025
On January 18, 2025, Melvin Mark Waldron, 54, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully.
Mark was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 23rd, 1970. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Clay Waldron.
Mark graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, TN in 1988. After earning an academic scholarship, he attended The University of Alabama at Huntsville. He established his...
Billy E. Hinson
Jan 17, 2025
Billy Hinson is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Hinson; mother, Anna E. Hinson; father, William P. Hinson; brothers, Paul Hinson and Hollis Hinson; and sister, Vera Hardy. He has multiple nieces and nephews.
Billy was a born again Christian. He was an avid carpenter who built beautiful furniture in his lifetime as a hobby. He was loved by...
Virginia Holland
Jan 16, 2025
Virginia Ann Holland, 81, born in Citronelle, Alabama, on December 14,1943, left this world for heaven on January 16, 2025.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, James Holland, and is survived by her daughter, Monica Holland Gurley (Dan), her son Jonathan Kyle Holland (Elena), and two stepsons, James Holland Jr. and Richard Holland. She also leaves behind four grandchildren...
Mary Elizabeth Graves
Jan 16, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Graves, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on May 12, 1957, in Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth McCloud.
Mary dedicated much of her working life to the laundry services industry as a skilled laundry technician. Her work ethic was second to none; she took great pride in her responsibilities,...
Melba Montgomery
Jan 15, 2025
Regarded as one of the greatest female stylists of country music’s “golden age,” Melba Montgomery has made her mark as a matchless vocalist as well as an enduring songwriting talent.
As a singer, Montgomery immortalized country’s all-time motherhood classic “No Charge.” She also became the first hit duet partner of the legendary George Jones. Montgomery originated the delightful hillbilly romp “Something...
Raymond Manganelli
Jan 14, 2025
Raymond L. Manganelli passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025
Ray was born on June 1, 1949 to Raymond and Filomena (Rotolo) Manganelli in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Ray attended Bender Memorial Academy and Roselle Catholic High School before graduating from Rutgers University. He also earned a Masters of Arts degree from Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
Ray worked as...
Beverly Van Hook
Jan 13, 2025
Beverly Aletha Van Hook. Born January 26th, 1940, in Nashville Tennessee on the day the Cumberland River froze, passed peacefully on January 13th, 2025, just before her 85th birthday. She spent her life since childhood holding any hand that reached out, fighting for anyone who could not, and was even blessed to have saved the lives of three people including...
Ronnie Ray Hendricks, Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Ronnie Ray Hendricks, Jr., a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Dickson, Tennessee. Born on December 14, 1967, in Nashville, Ronnie lived his life with an infectious passion for music and a talented hand for craftsmanship.
From a young age, Ronnie harnessed his creativity, becoming a jack of all trades. His remarkable career spanned carpentry,...
Reed Gooch
Jan 7, 2025
Reed Gooch, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, was born on May 8, 1948, in Parsons, Tennessee. He peacefully departed from this world on January 7, 2025, in Nashville.
Reed's journey was marked by an unwavering passion for life and the great outdoors. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, a dedicated deer hunter, and an enthusiastic sports lover, both as...
Thomas Ray Clayton
Jan 5, 2025
Thomas Ray Clayton, affectionately known as Ricky, age 70, passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his bedside in White Bluff, Tennessee on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born to the late Tilmon Thomas Clayton and Luda Bell Clayton on June 24, 1954, in Sheffield, Alabama.
Ricky was of the Christian faith and Baptist denomination. He graduated...
Charles Edward Derryberry, III
Jan 4, 2025
Charles Edward Derryberry, III, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on October 17, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charlie dedicated a significant part of his career to the scrap metal industry. His passions extended beyond his professional life; he had a love for collecting old things especially old records. Charlie found joy in karaoke singing, where he could...
Donald Eugene Curtis
Jan 3, 2025
Donald Eugene Curtis was born on October 5, 1934, in Lewisburg, Tennessee. He departed this world peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Dickson, Tennessee.
Don is preceded in death by his loving wife Marjory Curtis and his mother Maggie Curtis who he cherished very much.
He is lovingly remembered by his stepdaughters, Cheryl Arnold and Debbie Plunkett; step-grandchildren, Wesley Stinson, Christina Britt,...
Jeff McMahon
Jan 2, 2025
Joseph Francis (Jeff) McMahon III passed away on January 2, 2025. A graduate of Father Ryan High School and the University of Tennessee at Nashville. He married the love of his life Sharon on January 2, 1971 and would go on to become President of Labels Unlimited working with his family. A devout Catholic, he served as Grand Knight of...
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