Obituaries
Norma Virginia Ellis
Oct 2, 2025
Beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Norma Ellis, also known as "Nanny," passed away peacefully at the age of 86 Years old, on October 2, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Norma is preceded in death by her sister Joyce, her brother Gene, her beloved son and daughter in-law Steve (Becky) Ellis and grandson Stephen Ellis. She is survived...
John Scott Starling
Sep 30, 2025
Our amazing father and husband, John Scott Starling, was born on November 17, 1951 in Miami, Florida. He was a faithful and loving husband and father, a dedicated grandfather, and a wonderful brother and friend. He went home to be with Jesus on the evening of September 30, 2025 in Nashville, TN.
His love for God was evident in everything he...
Keith Denmark
Sep 30, 2025
Keith Denmark, a dedicated mechanical engineer and beloved family man, was born on August 25, 1939, in Clearwater, Florida. He peacefully passed away on September 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.
Keith's education was rooted in a pursuit of knowledge, earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. His career as a mechanical engineer was marked...
Thomas Tate
Sep 28, 2025
Thomas A. Tate – passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. Born on February 14, 1947, in Pulaski, TN. he is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Geneva Tate and his brother, John (Faye) Tate.
Tom attended MTSU prior to entering the Army to serve in the Vietnam war. After his term in the Army, he returned to MTSU...
Jeffrey A. Potts
Sep 28, 2025
Jeffrey A. Potts, passed away on September 28, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on June 20, 1965, in Nashville, TN.
He spent his life dedicated to both his family and his work, serving at the Metro Water Department for over 42 years. Jeff was a simple man who took great pride in being a hard worker and cherished his...
Jackie Summers
Sep 26, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Summers peacefully left this earthly life on September 26, 2025.
Jackie was born on August 13, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. Jackie was a graduate of Cohn High School. She married the love of her life Harold on February 17, 1967, and had two wonderful sons. She spent most of her life being a working mother before retiring in 2004...
James Ward
Sep 25, 2025
James Earl Ward, of Thompsons Station, Tennessee, passed away on September 25th, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on January 20th, 1941, to Charlie Roosevelt and Gladys Lee Ward.
James is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Charlie R. Ward Jr., Aaron Ward, and Henry Ward.
James is survived by his children, Jamie Ward (Tommy) Bumpous, Jana Ward (Jim)...
Roger Dale Richardson Sr.
Sep 22, 2025
Roger Dale Richardson Sr., age 77, of Nashville, TN, passed away on September 22, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Roger was born on September 1st, 1948, in Nashville to Eva and Dennis Richardson. He grew up in Nashville on Old Route 5, now called Linton Lane and lived in his grandmothers house for the past couple of years, just...
Kenneth "Terry" Keel
Sep 22, 2025
Kenneth "Terry" Keel, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on January 30, 1957 in Nashville, TN.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bobbie Keel; father Vernon “Cliff” Clifton Keel and brother Steven “Tony” Anthony Keel.
Terry is survived by his mother Glenda Sue Keel, sister Teresa Keel (Todd) Hicks; children Glenda (Jamie) Prescott,...
Sonny Curtis
Sep 19, 2025
Sonny Curtis passed away on September 19, 2025, in Centennial Hospital in Nashville after a brief illness. Sonny is survived by his wife, Louise, daughter Sarah Curtis Graziano, son-in-law Neal Graziano, granddaughters Estella, Mira, and Sylvie Graziano, and sister Alene Richardson. He was 88.
Sonny was born in a Dust Bowl dugout on May 9, 1937, the second youngest of six...
Wendell V. Stephens
Sep 19, 2025
Wendell Vinson Stephens, age 80, of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025.
A proud Tennessean, Wendell was a graduate of Litton High School and Middle Tennessee State University. After a successful career, he embarked on a second career as a dedicated truck driver, where he made a significant impact on his company by successfully advocating for...
Terry L. Forsythe
Sep 19, 2025
Terry L. Forsythe passed away on September 19, 2025, in Chapmansboro, Tennessee. Born on August 14, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, Terry's life was marked by hard work and a love for racing.
He is survived by Children Robert (Rebecca) Forsythe, Suzette Morales; grandsons Lewis Forsythe, Kerry Harwell, Ryan Harwell; great grandchildren Elayna, Dayton, Tryston; siblings Loretta Harrington, Debra Peek, Bubba Forsythe,...
Joseph B. Verna, Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph B. Verna
Passed on September 18, 2025
Joseph B. Verna Jr. age 89 of Nashville TN, previously from Springfield Virginia, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA to Agnes Silk and Joseph Verna Sr. He attended St. Joseph’s College where he majored in economics and entered the Airforce in 1958. Later completing...
Alicia Crawford
Sep 18, 2025
Alicia Crawford, a beacon of love and kindness, was born on June 23, 1944, in Mexico. She departed this world on September 18, 2025, leaving a mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Alicia was defined by her spirit—She cannot be encapsulated into just five words, but ones that describe her best are: loving,...
Shahin S. Saeedpour
Sep 17, 2025
Shahin S. Saeedpour, age 86, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 17, 2025.
She was born on April 21st. in Tehran, Iran, to Aliakbar Shahmohammadi and Masoomeh Gozidehpour.
In Iran, she spent 18 years as a devoted second-grade teacher, inspiring countless students with her patience and dedication. After moving to Nashville in 1977, she embraced her new...
Barbara Gean Boucher
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara Gean Boucher, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Hendersonville, TN. She was born on July 18, 1945, in Nashville, TN.
Preceded in death by her husband Leon Boucher; brother Tommy Young; sister Connie Plavich; brother-in-law Tony Plavich; parents Ira and Fannie Young.
Barbara is survived by her daughters Kim (Karl) Jaufmann, Rachel (Ken)...
Chethan Naga Babu
Sep 14, 2025
Chethan Naga Babu, (15), of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, leaving an indelible legacy of love, joy, fun, and faith for his family and friends and all he impacted. On Saturday morning, while riding his electric bike, Chethan was involved in a tragic accident. As his bike slid at a sidewalk intersection,...
Ruby Delores Starkey
Sep 14, 2025
Starkey, Ruby Delores, age 92 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 14, 2025. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Nashville. She retired from Waves Inc., where she worked with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a job she truly loved.
She is preceeded in death by her husband, John W. Starkey,...
Barbara Ann Palmer
Sep 13, 2025
Barbara Ann Palmer
September 23, 1953 – September 13, 2025 | Age 72
Barbara Palmer passed away on September 13, 2025 at her family home in White Bluff, Tennessee. She was the wife of Terry Palmer. They shared 39 years together. Born in Paris, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Garrett and Mary Wofford. She enjoyed being with her family, whether it be...
Brenda Sue Miller
Sep 13, 2025
Brenda Sue Miller, born on April 11, 1953, in Centerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brenda was a loving sister to Linda Lou Edwards (Billy) and a devoted mother to her three children, Adam Winstead (Eva), Randy Winstead (Tara), and Sabrina Miller. She took great joy in being a grandmother to Payton,...
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