Obituaries

Helen Baldwin

Helen Baldwin

Dec 5, 2024

Helen Wheatley Baldwin, age 98, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born in Falls of Rough, Kentucky on November 30, 1926, to the late Harry and Martha Wheatley Woods.

Helen was a high school graduate. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Bellevue Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. Later in life, she...

Tia Blankenship

Tia Blankenship

Dec 4, 2024

Tia Blankenship, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched the hearts of many. Born on August 21, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee, Tia was a vibrant spirit from her earliest days, known to those who loved her as the "purple princess." Tia was such a good soul.

Tia is survived...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Dec 4, 2024

Robert Anderson, a beloved figure in our community, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on July 30, 1955, Robert lived a life filled with passion, love, and unwavering. He was a proud graduate of Cohn High School, Class of 1973, where he cultivated friendships that would last a lifetime. 

Robert is preceded in death by...

Patricia "Pat" Turner

Patricia "Pat" Turner

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Anne Turner (Tripp) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 10, 1946, and passed away on December 3rd, 2024 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee. 

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Tripp and Anna Mae Kaufhold Tripp, and sister, Lora Koenig. 

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Dale Turner; children, Julie (Thomas) Bangs, and Mark Turner;...

George Ingram

George Ingram

Dec 3, 2024

George Ingram, a beloved figure in both his family and the world of music, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2024 at the age of 77. Born on June 17, 1947, George was a talented mastering engineer whose passion for music led to a remarkable career. At just 24 years old, he became the president of Nashville Record...

James H. Banker, Sr.

James H. Banker, Sr.

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James H. Banker Sr., a loving husband, father, and active member of St. Henry’s Catholic community. Jim peacefully passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home in Nashville, TN. 

Originally from Mobile, Alabama (which he jokingly called "LA" for Lower Alabama), Jim was...

Ruth I. Perez

Ruth I. Perez

Nov 30, 2024

Ruth Irene Perez (Kerr) of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2024. Born in West Elizabeth, PA to Mary Gertrude Kerr (Bost) and William Leo Kerr, she lived in Sussex and Ocean County, NJ before moving to Clarksville in 2020. She attended Barkers Mill Church of Christ.

Ruth loved to read, take rides through the countryside...

George A Sloan

George A Sloan

Nov 28, 2024

George Alton Sloan, born January 28th, 1940, in Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2024, with his wife Mary by his side. George and Mary have lived in Franklin, TN for over 20 years.

George is preceded in death by his parents, George Madison Sloan and Melba Lucretia Sloan. 

George is survived by his loving wife Mary C. Sloan...

James Robert Tully Jr.

James Robert Tully Jr.

Nov 26, 2024

James Robert Tully Jr. died peacefully on November 26, 2024, at age 84.

He was a resident at the Lodge at Natchez Trace in Nashville. Born in Dayton, KY in the shadow of Cincinnati's riverfront on October 4, 1940, Jim was raised in a military family living in Kentucky, Occupied Japan, Virginia, and graduated from Fayetteville High School in NC. He...

Shirley Luckett

Shirley Luckett

Nov 26, 2024

Shirley Ann Tate Luckett, born September 4, 1935 in East Stone Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 in Franklin, TN, at the age of 89. As a beloved high school math teacher, Shirley lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and a profound love for her family. 

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years,...

Emma Jean Hooper

Emma Jean Hooper

Nov 22, 2024

Emma Jean Hooper left this world on November 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on January 18, 1938, she grew up in Helena, Arkansas.

Jean graduated from East Nashville High School in 1955 before furthering her education at Nashville Community College.

Jean had a career that spanned various esteemed organizations including the First American National Bank, National Life and Accident Insurance Company,...

Marion Neubert

Marion Neubert

Nov 20, 2024

Marion Brooks Neubert, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born in Vicksburg, MS on April 25, 1941, to Marion Hayes Brooks and Shirley Peck Brooks. She married Hunter Stevens Neubert on March 15, 1964. They have two sons, Eugene Hunter Neubert and Christopher Brooks Neubert, and one grandson, Hunter Stevens Neubert II.

Marion was preceded...

Teresa Garrett Hippel

Teresa Garrett Hippel

Nov 20, 2024



Teresa Anne Garrett Hippel, age 72, was born on July 27, 1952. She passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

Teresa was a devoted wife, mother, and “Oma”, a Hematology specialist and author, fun...

Anatoliy Vlasovich Buynovskiy

Anatoliy Vlasovich Buynovskiy

Nov 19, 2024

Anatoliy Vlasovich Buynovskiy, a devoted family man whose heart was filled with love for his wife, children, and grandchildren, passed away on November 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Born on March 8, 1956, in Ukraine, Anatoliy's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to family, which stood as the cornerstone of his existence.

He is survived by his loving...

Russell Nolen Quarles

Russell Nolen Quarles

Nov 18, 2024

Russell Nolen Quarles, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on November 18, 2024.

Russell was born on March 20, 1973, and grew up in Pegram, TN. He graduated from Harpeth High School in 1992. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Emmitt Paul Quarles. Russell is survived by his mother, Ellen Fite Quarles, sister Brandy Quarles Miniat, nieces Weslea...

Virginia Sullivan

Virginia Sullivan

Nov 18, 2024

Virginia Rush Sullivan passed away on November 18, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was a well-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. 

Virginia is preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Rush and Earl Sullivan; children, Charles Ray (Garnett) Rush, Jerry Rush, James Rush, and Jennie Rush. 

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Sandy Moran; grandchildren, Cindy (Larry) Likens, Troy Rush, Gretchen...

Don Graves Holt

Don Graves Holt

Nov 17, 2024

Dr. Don Graves Holt died November 17th, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a retired educator and state government official having served as a high school teacher, a staff member of the Tennessee Education Association, and as a university administrator and professor of education. He was Commissioner of Personnel for the State of Tennessee during the McWherter Administration....

Glenn Wesley Horner

Glenn Wesley Horner

Nov 16, 2024

 Glenn Wesley Horner Jr., 90, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Centerville, TN, on October 23, 1934, as the only child of Glenn Horner and Callie Hudgins Horner.

 True to his roots but determined to pursue higher education, Glenn was a proud first-generation college graduate, earning his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from...

Nancy Lee Glynn

Nancy Lee Glynn

Nov 14, 2024

Nancy Lee (Kull) Glynn, age 84, passed away November 14, 2024 while in Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born November 27, 1939 in Hornell, New York as the daughter of Walter and Leah (Fay) Kull. 

 Nancy was the cherished cornerstone of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Nancy's greatest joy was the deep connections she nurtured...

Audrey Byars

Audrey Byars

Nov 13, 2024

This is for my wonderful wife of nine years. She has been the most loving and kind to me. I cannot express in words what she is.

She saved my life in 2017 from a staff infection. She stopped the doctors from removing me from life support. She was a graduate from Hume Fog High School and she continued in their...