Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Jesse Burton (J.B.) DuRard, Jr. (age 85) a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on October 24, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Burton DuRard Sr. and Lida Christine Head DuRard. JB, as he was affectionately known by all, was a direct descendant of Joseph Desaque DuRard (1735-1812) who was one of the original settlers of...

Oct 22, 2024

Charleene Ross Smith was born May 9, 1948 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Viola Margaret Smith and George Alexander Smith, Jr., the eldest daughter of four children. 

Charleene graduated from Woodlawn High School in Dover, Tennessee and went on to earn her associate’s degree. She married her husband James (Jim) H. Murdock and had one child. Charleene loved to travel, including many...

Oct 21, 2024

Rex H. Roberts, 81 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to loving parents Paul and Sue Roberts, and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Rex grew up in a close-knit family where values of hard work and integrity were instilled from a young age. He attended Dartmouth College where he played on the Freshman...

Oct 20, 2024

Carole Parker Thomas, age 80, was born on September 2, 1944, in Cortland, NY and died peacefully at sunrise on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Nashville, TN with her children by her side. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Ronald Thomas, her parents Newton Parker III and Helene Parker Spragg, and sister, Suzanne Parker. She is...

Oct 18, 2024

June Vivian Lampley Warden, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1932, to the late Rev. John Arter Lampley and Mollie Ellen Pendergrass Lampley in Fairview. 

June graduated from Hillsboro High School and continued her education at Nashville School of Business. She was of the Christian faith and was a member of Old...

Oct 18, 2024

Janice Fisher of Fairview, Tennessee died October 18, 2024, at the age of 78. 

Janice Elaine Torelli was born September 6, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Jewell Hardcastle and Nick Torelli. She moved to Tennessee as a young girl and was raised by her maternal grandmother, Mattie Hardcastle. Janice graduated from Fairview High School in 1964. She and her husband, Randall...

Oct 16, 2024

NASHVILLE – Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024.

 Preceded in passing by her parents, Felix Stockell Gower Jr and Jenny Hunt Gower, sisters, Betty Ann Gower Cordes and June’s twin Jane Gower Hulett, her brother Joe D Gower and his wife Joy Moss Gower. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Mike A Gilmore, son Michael Wayne Gilmore...

Oct 14, 2024

Gerald Richard Wheat, loving husband and father, and lifelong Presbyterian minister, died October 14, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee. Born February 9, 1930 in Hamden, New York, he is preceded in death by his parents Irving and Elsie Wheat of Hamden, New York; his brothers Ralph, Donald, Carlton, and Bruce; and his wife of 65 years, Mildred Rebecca...

Oct 10, 2024

Shelia Gail Garton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in Dickson, Tennessee on October 10, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on December 4, 1955, Shelia spent her life surrounded by the natural beauty of her beloved backroads and cherished the simple joys that life has to offer.

Preceded in death by her parents Delmer and Kathleen Garton...

Oct 10, 2024

Shirley “Fay” Teats, a devoted wife, beloved grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Springfield, Tennessee, on March 1, 1948, Fay’s spirit was as vibrant and beautiful as the flower gardens she tended throughout her life.

Fay is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Brent Felts and Mary Nancy Browning; children,...

Oct 10, 2024

Formerly of Bon Aqua and Lyes, TN, Jeanette Underhill passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Lodge at Natchez Trace. 

She was born on October 17, 1945, in Bon Aqua, TN, the eleventh and last of the children of Miller and Rosa Tidwell. 

Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Underhill, parents Miller and Rosa Tidwell; brothers Lynol Tidwell,...

Oct 9, 2024

Gary Holmes Baker passed away at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on October 9, 2024 at age 69.

Gary is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Henry Baker; father, Garnet H. Baker of Bowling Green, Kentucky; brother, Phillip Baker (Christi) of Redding, California; sister, Liesa Baker of Nashville, Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Lucille Oliver of Guernsey, Ohio, Cheryl Wolfe (Ron) of...

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Angela Sircy, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on October 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable culinary delights. Born on August 18, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, Angela was a radiant spirit whose quick wit and generous soul filled every room. 

Angela is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dean Sircy, stepdaughter, Melanie...

Oct 9, 2024

We remember Barbara Anne Clark, whose spirit departed from us on October 9, 2024, at the age of 91. Barbara has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. We invite all who cherished Barbara to join us in a ceremony of remembrance at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery on Tuesday,...

Oct 8, 2024

Larry Wayne Ivey was born November 18th, 1956, in Nashville, TN, to Elmer ‘Popcorn’ Ivey and Dorothy Marie Ivey. A welder by trade, Larry was known to work multiple jobs to help provide for his family. After his retirement, two years ago, Larry was able to do what he loved, spending time with family, friends, and his best doggie buddy...

Oct 7, 2024

Norma Ellis, a cherished member of her community and a beacon of inspiration for many, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on April 30, 1941, Norma's life was marked by her passion for athletics, education, and uplifting those around her.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Ashley Leon White and Willie Berta Cousar...

Oct 5, 2024

John Andrew “Andy” Gass, 68, of Nashville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on October 5th, 2024. 

Born on January 11, 1956 in Springfield, Tennessee to Bill and Betsye Gass, Andy was the older brother of David Gass. The family moved from Springfield to Clarksville where Andy graduated from Clarksville High School in 1974. He then graduated from Austin...

Oct 4, 2024

Jane Hunter Delaney, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Nashville on October 4, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1947, to the late Raymond James Hunter and Maxine Poole.

Jane was a graduate of Cohn High School in Nashville, Tennessee. She was of the Church of Christ denomination. Jane loved to travel anywhere that she was able....

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” Paul Guenther, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 in Nashville, TN. He was born to Jane and Paul Guenther in Somerville, NJ, on February 1, 1960. 

Bob is survived by his loving wife of almost 28 years, Cathy Guenther; sons, Bobby Guenther, Rich (Marsha) Matthai; grandchildren Coleman Matthai, Easton Matthai; sister Lynne Gates; sister-in-law Carole Ann Bach; brother-in-law...