Obituaries
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...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
