Obituaries
Viola Marie McPherson
Aug 14, 2024
Viola “Vi” McPherson, Age 88, of Burns, passed away August 14, 2024.
Preceded in death by her husband Edward McPherson, her parents Vernon Hatch and Alice Agnes Buckley Hatch, 2 great-grandchildren Austin Warden and Paige Warden, brothers Richard Buckley, Elmer Hatch, Enos Hatch, Rodney Hatch, Henry Hatch, and sisters Ella Searles and Blanche Fox. Survived by children Debra Mills (Roger), Danny...
Mary Helen Luck
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Helen Luck of Franklin, Tennessee, fondly known as Grand Mary, was born on April 16, 1926. She passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Mary Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Annie Miller; her husband, Lt. Col. Julian Luck; her brothers, Charles Miller, Buford Miller, and...
Seymour "Sonny" McKinzie
Aug 13, 2024
Seymour "Sonny" Glenn McKinzie passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Born on December 22, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, to Glenn and Ruth McKinzie, Sonny proudly served in both the US Army and Navy.
He had many hobbies, but his true passion was fishing, a skill he passed down through four generations, teaching them how to land a...
Stacy Elizabeth Tipping
Aug 12, 2024
Stacy Elizabeth (Moore) Tipping, age 46, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away in the care of her family on August 12, 2024.
Stacy was a graduate of Hillwood High School and proudly furthered her education at Belmont University. Her commitment to helping others was evident in her daily life, as she consistently practiced the principle of "paying it forward" and touched the...
Betty June Thomas
Aug 12, 2024
Betty June Thomas, age 61 of Nashville, TN was born on July 13th, 1963 and departed on August 12th, 2024. She resided in Lebanon, Tennessee.
June is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Betty Ann Bradford.
June is survived by her brother, Herman Wayne Bradford; daughter, Juneta Daugherty; son, Shawn Thomas; and grandchildren, Hunter, JaNyah, and Allena Daugherty.
Frances Lorell Moore
Aug 9, 2024
Lorell was born and raised in Nashville (Davidson Co) TN.
She was a graduate of Isaac Litton High school where she met the love of her life, Johnny Moore.
Lorell was the owner of Designer's Studio Florist in Nashville. There she created some of the most beautiful floral pieces that decorated many homes and businesses in Nashville and surrounding areas.
Lorell was not...
Marjorie McDonald Anderson
Aug 8, 2024
Marjorie McDonald Anderson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024. Born on January 13, 1932, in Desser, Georgia, Marjorie lived a life of remarkable dedication to her faith, family, and profession. She was raised in her faith at Salem Seminole Baptist Church in, Donalsonville, Georgia.
Marjorie was a proud graduate of FDR High...
Kristie Nicol Coggins Garcia
Aug 7, 2024
Kristie Nicol Coggins Garcia graduated from David Lipscomb Academy in 1990, where she was an active and cherished member of the school community. She was a member of their Marching Band, playing the clarinet with enthusiasm and skill. Along with the marching band, she was captain of the flag drill team during the football season. Her early years were marked...
Elnora Luna Hall
Aug 4, 2024
Elnora Luna Hall, fondly known as "Granny," was born on February 15, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, to her loving parents Elzie and Pearlie Luna. She passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.
Elnora is preceded in death by her parents listed above, her loving husband, Robert E. Hall, daughter,...
Margie Sue Pate
Aug 4, 2024
Marjorie “Margie” Sue Pate, a beloved soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on April 25, 1943, in Nashville, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents Preston and Ida Bell Ballanfant.
Margie is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years Gayden Pate,...
Jason Record
Aug 3, 2024
Christopher Jason Record, known to all as Jason, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 42. He was born on July 26, 1982, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Jason grew up in Jackson, Tennessee, and went on to attend Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, where he later resided for most of his adult life.
Jason is...
Jimmy Odum
Aug 1, 2024
Jimmy Wayne Odum passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1942, in Nashville, TN. Jimmy was a cherished husband, dedicated father, adored grandfather, and a friend to many.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Katherine Odum; children Karen (Marshall) Winkler, Steven (Barbara) Odum; grandchildren Michelle (Jake) Ridings, Theresa (Yani) Odum, Angie Odum,...
Eleanor Lacy Agee
Jul 31, 2024
Eleanor Vaughan Lacy Agee died Wednesday, July 31st in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on November 2, 1944, the second child of William Henry Lacy, Jr. and Eleanor Vaughan Lacy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jon M. Agee.
Known as Nell by her family and friends, she was Grand to grandchildren, Hudson, Lacy, and Mac.
She is survived by...
Ellie Jean Sheriff
Jul 31, 2024
Ellie Jean Sheriff was born on December 12, 1937, in Nocona, Texas, and passed away on July 31st, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Jean and her parents moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where Jean finished high school. Her best friend, Edith, introduced Jean to her uncle, Bob Sheriff. Bob and Jean were married June 1st, 1957.
Jean is preceded in death by...
Philip Mullen
Jul 29, 2024
Philip Dewey Mullen, age 46, of Nashville, TN sadly left us unexpectedly on July 29, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1977, in Owensboro, KY.
Philip attended Owensboro Catholic High School and excelled in both academics and athletics. He then attended Western Kentucky University where he was a proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He received his MBA...
Louis Resha
Jul 29, 2024
Louis John Resha, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on July 29, 2024, in Gallatin, TN.
Louis was predeceased by his parents Louis and Ann Resha, brother Raymond Resha, and uncle Mitchell (Theresa) Resha.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gwenn Resha; children Lisa (Rick) Ladd, Michal (Mitch) Lynch, Bernadette Resha, Renee (John) Widener,...
Mary Catherine Gaddes
Jul 27, 2024
Mary Catherine Henderson Gaddes peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday July 28th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Ada Henderson, and husband, William “Pick” Gaddes. She is survived by her daughter, Johnia (David) Browning; two grandchildren, Katie (Jesse) Stewart and Nathaniel Browning; and great-grandson, John William Stewart.
Mary was born on...
Jerry Richard Baker
Jul 27, 2024
Jerry Richard Baker, age 77, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born on January 28, 1947, to the late Orvil and Mildred Baker, Jerry was a devoted Christian and loved his family. He attended Bellevue High School.
Throughout his life, Jerry found joy in the simple pleasures—whether it was watching westerns on television, tending to his...
Dorothy Cash Orten
Jul 22, 2024
Dorothy Cash Orten, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on July 22nd, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born on March 14th, 1929 in Sturgis, Kentucky. She grew up in Caldwell County, Kentucky in the communities of Crowtown, White Sulphur, Farmersville, and Fredonia.
Dorothy Sue Cash graduated from Fredonia High School in 1947. At the age of 23, she began...
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