Obituaries

Bobby Eugene Baker

Bobby Eugene Baker

Mar 27, 2024

Bobby “Hawkeye” Baker, age 83, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away from this life on March 27, 2024, at his home. His is now in the arms of Jesus. 

Mr. Baker was born on August 22, 1940, in Nashville, to the late James Baker and Jewel Baker-Slaughter. He retired after 30 years of service from the Ford Glass Plant. He was a...

Susan Diane Cranford

Susan Diane Cranford

Mar 27, 2024

Susan Diane Cranford, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024 at home. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Betty Jean Carter, and sister, Rebecca Donovan.

 She was born in Rome, GA, and moved to Nashville as a teenager. She was a caring nurse for many years, however her main passion was her family. She was...

Dr. Anthony Meluch

Dr. Anthony Meluch

Mar 26, 2024

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Alan Meluch, a believer of living life to the fullest, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Born on March 29, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, Tony's life journey was characterized by a profound commitment to and love of God, his family, friends, and patients. 

  

Dr. Meluch leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion.  Survived...

Kevin Fincham

Kevin Fincham

Mar 21, 2024

Kevin Wayne Fincham, age 58, of Fairview, TN, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Lexington, IL.

 

Kevin was the rock of his family - a fiercely devoted, loving, and godly husband and father. He was best known for his infectious smile!  He was also affectionately known as "Coach" by so many kids...

Frances JoAnn Wright Welch

Frances JoAnn Wright Welch

Mar 21, 2024

Jo-Ann Wright Welch was born on May 5th, 1932, in Pegram, Tennessee in the family farmhouse. She lived on the farm for 91 years and unexpectedly died, on March 21st, 2024, at home during a normal day.

 

Jo-Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Murtie Wright and Georgie Palmore Wright; husband Charles H Welch, siblings Mattie Estes Mason, Meredith Estes,...

Russell Hudson Jankowski

Russell Hudson Jankowski

Mar 19, 2024

Russell Hudson Jankowski, 19, of Nashville, TN, died on March 19, 2024 in a car accident. Son of Lea and Patrick Jankowski, Russell was born September 28, 2004 in Huntsville, AL.  Russell was a gifted athlete who played baseball, hockey, and football.  He graduated Ensworth High School Class of 2023, was the recipient of the Robert Inman Award for participating...

Paul D. Sircy

Paul D. Sircy

Mar 19, 2024

Paul Dean Sircy, age 89, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away in Nashville, TN on March 19, 2024. He was born in Defeated Creek, TN, on March 4,1935. Paul led a fulfilling life enriched with love, dedication, and passion. Paul is preceded in death by his loving daughter, Melanie Taylor, parents, EG Sircy and Nettie Sircy.

Survived by...

Gregory Mahoney

Gregory Mahoney

Mar 17, 2024

Gregory Lee Mahoney affectionately known as Gary, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on September 25, 1948, to the late Ralph and Robin Mahoney.

Gary was a Christian and it was reflected in his generosity and kind heart. He was a loving husband and proud father...

Judith Anne Loftis Risner

Judith Anne Loftis Risner

Mar 17, 2024

Judith Anne Loftis Risner—December 28, 1946 - March 17, 2024, 77, of West Nashville and Pegram, homemaker and childcare provider, passed away at Tristar Skyline Medical Center on Sunday, March 17.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Harpeth Hills Funeral Home chapel, Nashville, TN with interment to follow in Harpeth Hills...

Shirley Rae Nelson

Shirley Rae Nelson

Mar 14, 2024

Obituary Shirley Rae Nelson August 27, 1933 - March 14, 2024.

Shirley was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Ernest and Lucile Kubisch. Nashville had been her home for the past 26 years. She is preceded by her parents Ernest and Lucile, her husband, Frank Nelson, stepson, Brad Nelson, and her siblings, Marilyn Childers (sister), Teddy Simon (sister) and Frank Kubisch (brother).  She...

Irene  Dillingham

Irene Dillingham

Mar 12, 2024

 In loving memory of Irene Dillingham, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Irene passed away in Primm Springs, TN.

Preceded in death by parents Ignacio and Eleanor Alesna; grandson Jared Joyce; son in law Frank Owens; brothers David Alesna, Greg Alesna, and sister Evelyn Alesna. 

Survived by her loving husband Earl “Jack” Dillingham; son Billy (Angie) Tomlinson; daughters, Denise (Gary)...

Terry D. England

Terry D. England

Mar 12, 2024

Terrace Dale “Terry” England, age 79, passed away in Nashville, TN on March 12, 2024. Terry was born in Cheatham County, TN on August 10th, 1944. Terry lived a life filled with love, being outdoors and working hard. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe England and Vira Hedgepath, siblings, Faye Gray and Ted England, son-in-law, Keith Williams,...

Richard Lawrence Hippel

Richard Lawrence Hippel

Mar 12, 2024

Richard Lawrence Hippel, age 76, was born on July 21, 1947. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.Richard was devoted husband, father, and “Opa”, a veteran of the United States Air Force,  loyal friend, and child of God. His best moments were...

Rosie Mae Green

Rosie Mae Green

Mar 12, 2024

Rosie Mae Green, known for her kind heart and gentle spirit, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Pegram, TN. She was born on August 18, 1934, in Nashville, TN.

Rosie is preceded in death by her parents, William Noah and Lillie Pearl Hudgins, sons Edward Wayne Green and Mark Allen Green. Siblings Dorothy Nowell, Ruby Grant, William Hudgins, Shirley Henry,...

Louise (Hall) Browning

Louise (Hall) Browning

Mar 10, 2024

Louise (Hall) Browning, 89, was a native of Science Hill, KY, the baby of nine children of Charles Zack and Ethel Marie (Casada) Hall, a loving mother of three, The Best person to have in your corner, and a retired trailblazer. Louise departed this life on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee....

Betty Jo Hovater

Betty Jo Hovater

Mar 10, 2024

Betty Jo Hovater passed away on March 10, 2024, in Pegram, Tennessee. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Portland, Tennessee. Betty was a devout woman and a loving wife to her husband, John, for 41 years. She was known for her strong faith and kind heart.

She is reunited in death with her parents, Johnny Dorris and Dewey Parker...

Ralph Cunningham

Ralph Cunningham

Mar 9, 2024

Ralph Cunningham, age 91, of Donelson, Tennessee passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born in Fairview, Tennessee. 

 

Ralph is a graduate from University of Tennessee. His hobbies included word puzzles, games, bowling, square dancing, and attending twins conventions. He was a member of the International Twins Association. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. 

 

He is preceded...

Richie Hunt

Richie Hunt

Mar 9, 2024

Richard Wayne “Richie” Hunt, age 49, passed on March 9, 2024, in Joelton, TN. Richie was born on June 3, 1974 in Nashville, TN to the late, Joseph and Deborah Hunt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Elizabeth Hunt, Clarence and Jean McDowell, aunt, Vickie Allen, fur babies A.K.A. “My Boys”,...

Katherine Morgan Pritchett Fleming

Katherine Morgan Pritchett Fleming

Mar 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Katherine Morgan Pritchett Fleming, announce her passing. Kate sadly left us on the morning of March 7, 2024, she suffered a cardiac event.Kate was born on October 12, 1939. She was 84 years old.Preceded in death by her late husband David Anthony Fleming (1973) her daughter, Mary Kate Fleming (2010), her...

Molly Miller Alspaugh

Molly Miller Alspaugh

Mar 6, 2024

Molly Miller Alspaugh, age 57, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family in Hermitage, Tennessee. She was born on July 2, 1966 to Brad and June Miller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. She married her sweetheart,...