Obituaries
Rev. Chester Ray Parker
Jul 21, 2024
Rev. Chester R. Parker, 103, died peacefully Sunday, July 21, in Knoxville, TN., after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Avery and Viola Woods Parker; brothers, Clarence and Aldridge Parker; and his loving wife, Margaret Meals Parker. He is survived by his son, Marche R. "Woody" (Melinda) Parker and daughter, Rev. Rebekah Parker (James...
Barbra Haltom Young
Jul 19, 2024
Barbra Haltom Young completed her earthly journey on July 19, 2024, surrounded by her husband and sisters after a courageous battle with an aggressive cervical cancer. Barbra was born and raised in Nashville Tennessee. She graduated from St. Cecilia Academy, then attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she graduated cum laude. Barbra completed a Master’s Degree from University...
Doris Ruth Kestner
Jul 15, 2024
Doris Ruth Kestner was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 15, 1932, to William Copeland and Auberta Christine Lancaster. She passed away on July 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, William “Doc” Copeland Lancaster and Auberta Christine Overby, and sister, Helen Joyce Christians.
Doris is survived by her husband, Elliott "Hot" Kestner; sister, Anita Elkins;...
John H. Woodard Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
John H. Woodard Sr., age 97, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born in Carol County, Tennessee on August 16, 1926, to the late Elmer Woodard and Retha Woodard Collins. John attended high school in Clarksburg, Tennessee and continued his education in Jackson, Tennessee at West Tennessee Business College.
John will be remembered as a...
Jerry Kenneth Carter
Jul 12, 2024
Jerry Kenneth Carter, age 85, of Fairview, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1938, to his late parents, Riley and Sarah Jones Carter. A native of Fairview, Jerry was a student of the first graduating class of Fairview High School. He would go on to enjoy a thirty plus year career with...
Jane Francis
Jul 11, 2024
Jane Fagg Francis, age 96, of Nashville, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellen White Fagg and Merlin E. Fagg, and her husband, Clyde M. Francis, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Diane Francis Johnston, Richard (Ginger) Francis, and C. Milton (Donna) Francis III; grandchildren, Andy (Kate) Harris, Christopher Johnston, Martha...
Anthony "Tony" DiGiorgio
Jul 10, 2024
Tony DiGiorgio (December 17, 1947 - July 10, 2024) was truly a man after ‘God’s Own Heart’.
In the 47 years of our marriage, never once did I see him waver in his dedication to serve the Lord with all his heart. Tony was a man known by his convictions. He was faithful, trustworthy, dedicated, honest and kind. Tony found his...
Stephen James Tolson
Jul 10, 2024
Stephen James Tolson, known affectionately as "Tex," passed away on July 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of honor and accomplishment. He was born on December 5, 1947, in San Rafael, California.
Steve proudly served his country in the H 1st Battalion 41st Infantry 2nd Armed Division in Fort Hood, Texas, as part of the 4th US Army. During his service,...
Joe Harris Daniel
Jul 10, 2024
Joe Harris Daniel, age 92, of Charlotte, Tennessee passed away on July 10, 2024. He was born to the late Harris Crawford and Nettie Gertrude Miller Daniel. Joe was a faithful Christian and strong leader of his family. He was a fifty-year member of Liberty United Methodist Church of Charlotte, Tennessee.
Joe was a Charlotte High School graduate, and later provided...
Shirley Wilson Coble Malugin
Jul 10, 2024
Shirley Wilson Coble Malugin, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 at NHC Place at the Trace in Bellevue, Tennessee. She was born on May 24, 1935, in Ecorse, Michigan as the pride and joy and only child of Christine Rushton Coble and Wilson Coble. She could tell great stories of fun times spent with her Rushton cousins.
Shirley...
David "Tom" Shefrin
Jul 9, 2024
David “Tom” Shefrin died at Centennial Hospital in Nashville 7/9/2024.
Tom is now at rest with the love of his life, Diana Page, at Harpeth Hills Cemetery.
The son of Jean and Joe Shefrin, Tom was born 8/11/1944.
Tom grew up “Tommy” in Verona, NJ and was nostalgic about his hometown throughout his nearly 80 years. He was a fan of the tv...
Thomas Morgan Conley
Jul 9, 2024
Thomas Morgan Conley, born on April 18, 2000, in Nashville, TN, left this world July 9, 2024, in his hometown of Nashville. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend to many.
Thomas is survived by his mother Lori Conley (Jimmy Rector), father Joey (Susie) Conley, and siblings Kelli Conley, Kyle Conley, and Kennedy Chambers as well as numerous friends.
Thomas enjoyed...
Leta Kay Crow
Jul 7, 2024
Leta Kay Crow, age 65, was born on September 8th, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, and passed away on July 7th, 2024, in White Bluff, Tennessee.
Leta is preceded in death by her mother, Jane Clifford; niece, Melanie Crow; nephew, Kurt Williams, and grandparents.
Leta is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, David Crow; daughter, Courtney (Bobby) Johnson; goddaughters, Megan (Ben)...
J.B. Frizzell
Jul 4, 2024
J.B. Frizzell, has passed away at the age of 95 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Granville TN on October 2, 1928.
J.B. leaves behind his daughter Debbie (James) Morris; son Bobby (Judy) Frizzell; grandchildren Rachel (Bryan) Turner, Rebecca (Rory) Jones, Nathan (Andrea) Morris, Sarah (Jacob) Wright, Katelyn Morris; great-grandchildren Mason, Callie, Colt, Mackenzie, Adalyn, Julianna, Parker, Nathaniel, Peyton, Paxton;...
Bobby W Jones
Jul 3, 2024
Bobby W. Jones, born August 29, 1952, to the late L B Jones and Margaret Rager Jones (Tidwell). Bobby peacefully left this world on July 3, 2024, with his devoted wife of 53 years by his side. Bobby was known for his love for his family members, truly embodying the essence of family bonding and unity throughout his life.
Among his...
Peggy Darlene Stinson
Jul 3, 2024
Peggy Darlene Stinson was born on July 24th, 1951 in Franklin, Tennessee, and passed away on July 3rd, 2024 in Fairview, Tennessee.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rachel Stinson; and sister, Sandra Faye (Ralph) Jones.
Peggy is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Richard) Packard; nephews, Joe (Gina) Jones, Travis (Caroline) Lampley; niece, Chastity (Norman) Moss; great-nephews, Wil...
Janey M. Tiesler
Jul 2, 2024
Janey M. Tiesler, affectionately known as “Oma” by her family, was born in Alpharetta, Georgia on July 19th, 1942, and passed away on July 2nd, 2024, at the age of 81. Janey was a resident of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, where she resided with her husband, Tom Tiesler, of 27 years.
Janey is preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Joann Tiesler and...
James Corbett Chick
Jun 29, 2024
NASHVILLE - James Corbett “Thick” Chick passed away June 29th in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 73. He was born to Robert William Chick Sr. and Jeanne Collins Chick in the same city that he would call home for the entirety of his life.
James was a graduate of Vanderbilt University where he was admitted at the...
Marianne Bridgett Langston
Jun 26, 2024
Marianne was born and raised in Chicago, IL where she attended St. Henry School and Nicholas Senn High School. Tennessee became her home in 1982 and in her final days she lived with her husband Ralph on a beautiful farm in Bon Aqua, TN, enjoying nature everyday. She loved horses, horseback riding, gardening and feeding her birds. Most of all she loved playing...
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