Obituaries

Joanne Hollingsworth

Joanne Hollingsworth

Jun 23, 2024

Joanne Moates Hollingsworth was born September 20, 1935 in Fayetteville, TN. After a year of struggling from a stroke, Joanne passed away at the age of 88 on June 23, 2024 at NHC in Dickson TN. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Erskine Moates and Hassie Moates; daughter, Letia Lynn Malone; son, Dennis Franklin Hite; sisters, Ruth Moates Eskew,...

Beverly Woodward

Beverly Woodward

Jun 22, 2024

Beverly Hartman Woodward, 73, of Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Beverly was born on September 16th, 1950 in Nashville, TN and was the oldest daughter of Corky and Martha Hartman. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband of 32 years, Mike Woodward.

Beverly is survived by her two daughters, Reagan Smith of...

Max B Wood

Max B Wood

Jun 22, 2024

Max B Wood, a beloved resident of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 22nd, 2024. Max was born on August 20th, 1937, in Hodges, Alabama. 

Max is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Maude Wood; siblings, Gene Wood, Joe Wood, Bob Wood, Tommy Wood, Mary Fleming, and Dorothy Hester.

Max is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bonnie...

Mary Ella Mercer

Mary Ella Mercer

Jun 21, 2024

Mary Ella Mercer, lovingly known as Granny to her cherished loved ones, passed away on June 21, 2024 at the age of 93.

Mary was born September 9, 1930 in Centerville, TN to William and Maggie McNabb. She grew up in Centerville and married RT Mercer June 10, 1951. They settled in Nashville where they raised their children and until she...

Claude Hudgens

Claude Hudgens

Jun 17, 2024

Claude Hudgens, age 83, passed away on June 17th, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 8th, 1940, in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, Claude led a fulfilling life characterized by his kindness and dedication.

Claude graduated from the Cheatham County School System and dedicated 35 years of his career to the Metropolitan Transit Authority, where he formed many lifelong friendships. He was...

Loyce E. Mangrum

Loyce E. Mangrum

Jun 16, 2024

Loyce E. Mangrum, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on September 17, 1938, in Nashville, Loyce led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many.

Loyce is preceded in death by his father, Walter J. Mangrum; mother, Mary L. Mangrum; as well as 13 brothers and sisters

Loyce is survived by his...

Carolyn Sylvis Medley

Carolyn Sylvis Medley

Jun 15, 2024

Carolyn Elaine Sylvis Medley, lovingly known as Memaw to her cherished loved ones,

peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at 11:22 AM, after

bravely battling cancer. She was 79 years old. Carolyn resided in Dickson, TN.

 

Born on March 31st, 1945, in Madison, TN, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Charles and

Ruby Sloan. She was known for her...

James Edgar Dalton

James Edgar Dalton

Jun 12, 2024

James Edgar Dalton, Jr. (Jim), 81, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 12, 2024. Jim was born on September 17, 1942, in Sycamore, Virginia to the late James Edgar Dalton and Mabel Scarce. Jim grew up in Gretna, Virginia. As a child he loved to help his mother run her five and dime store and assist his father with...

Margaret "Peggy" Prass

Margaret "Peggy" Prass

Jun 11, 2024

PRASS (nee Kearney), Margaret Jean “Peggy” of Nashville, Tennessee, died June 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22nd, 1953. Her family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1964. She attended Trotwood Madison High School (‘71) and was a member of the drill team (The Rockettes), president of the Tri-Hi-Y Club, secretary of...

David Clemons

David Clemons

Jun 11, 2024

David Floyd Clemons, affectionately known as Dave, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville on June 11, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and attended East High School.

Dave was a dedicated member of West Meade Fellowship with his loving wife, Jane Petty Clemons. As a faithful Christian, he committed time to studying the word of God...

Thomas Ray Jackson

Thomas Ray Jackson

Jun 10, 2024

Thomas Ray Jackson, affectionately known as Tommy, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was known for deeply loving his family and his good-natured teasing. There was not much that he wouldn’t do to be able to spend time with his grandchildren and great nieces and nephews.

Tommy enjoyed the outdoors and bass fishing. He had a heart...

Betty Ann Sisk

Betty Ann Sisk

Jun 10, 2024

Betty Ann Sisk, a beloved resident of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1936, in the same city she called home throughout her life.

Betty Ann is preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Sisk; her son-in-law, Earl Kimbrough; and her granddaughter, Natalie Balaskey

Betty Ann is survived by her daughters, Pamela Kimbrough,...

Raleigh Ann Hussung

Raleigh Ann Hussung

Jun 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Raleigh Ann McDonald Hussung of Nashville on June 9, 2024, at the age of 80

.Raleigh was born on April 5, 1944, to Morris Irwin McDonald and Alberta Drake Bell McDonald in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Paul McDonald. She...

Thomas Edward Wainman

Thomas Edward Wainman

Jun 9, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Edward Wainman, departed from this world on June 9, 2024, in Hermitage, TN, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and unwavering faith. Born on November 5, 1942, in Ann Arbor, MI. 

Preceded in death by his mother Natalie Phillips Wainman, father Wilton Leroy (Tod) Wainman, and sister Kathy Wainman Pratt.

Survived by loving wife of almost 58 years...

Lynette Marie Bailey

Lynette Marie Bailey

Jun 8, 2024

Lynette Marie Bailey, lovingly known as Gami, aged 69, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Saturday June 8, 2024. Born on December 2, 1954, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Mary Olivia & Elmer Russell Hottell. 

Lynette was a 1972 graduate of Butler High School (Louisville, KY) and received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Sciences...

Mark James

Mark James

Jun 8, 2024

From the family of Mark James



FAREWELL TO A MUSICAL LEGEND: FAMED SONGWRITER MARK JAMES PASSES AT 83



With great sorrow and a song in their hearts, the family of legendary songwriter and

musician Mark James announces his passing at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on June

8, 2024, at the age of 83.



Mark was born Francis Rodney Zambon on November 29, 1940, in...

Elizabeth Ann Colwell

Elizabeth Ann Colwell

Jun 8, 2024

Elizabeth “Ann” Colwell, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on March 14, 1943, in Decatur, Alabama.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Johnny Colwell; sons Johnny “Bubba” Colwell, Tony Colwell; 6 brother and 5 sisters. 

Survived by her children Gatha Tapp, Gabriella “Star” Ramos-Colwell (Marcus Blakley), Johnathon Colwell, Barry Colwell; brother Joe...

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

Jun 5, 2024

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

Dan wrote his own obituary, which has been edited only to update the dates. We will gather on Saturday, September 7th 2024, from 1:30-4:30 pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville to celebrate and remember Dan. 

I was born January 15, 1937 in Chicago and died June 5, 2024, in Nashville. After 87 years, I...

Douglas Hill Cope

Douglas Hill Cope

Jun 5, 2024

Douglas H. Cope, age 84, passed way peacefully on June 5, 2024 in Franklin, TN. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Johnson City, TN to Hill and Pauline Cope.  He grew up in Sparta, TN and graduated from White County High School.

 

He served honorably in the United States Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam War.

 

He was a...

Elizabeth Annette Page

Elizabeth Annette Page

Jun 5, 2024

Elizabeth Annette Page was born on January 16th, 1947, in Athens, Alabama and passed away on June 5th, 2024, at age 77.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace R. Parker and Ira Mae Barksdale Parker.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George E. Page Jr.; sons, Kenneth (Hope) Page, and Kevin (Daesha) Page; grandchildren, Parker...