Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sadie Ruth Daubenspeck Tibbs
Jun 5, 2024
Sadie Ruth Daubenspeck Tibbs, age 82 of Fairview, TN passed away June 5, 2024. Retired after several years of working various manufacturing companies. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Leon Tibbs; parents, Howard and Hazel Mae Green Daubenspeck; brothers, Jimmy Daubenspeck and Calvin Daubenspeck; sister, Lora Mae Daubenspeck White. Survived by: daughters, Kathy Daubenspeck (Bill) Barrett and Hazel “Punkin” Pullum;...
Joseph Hooper Hensley, Sr.
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Hooper Hensley, Sr. passed away on June 3, 2024, in Goodlettsville, TN. Born on February 7, 1952, in Nashville, TN.
Preceded in death by his brother David Hensley, parents Ben and Floy Hensley.
Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years Karol Hensley; sister in law Kathy Karnes; children Jody (Ivy) Hensley, Rachel Freeman; grandchildren Orion Hensley, Sonny...
Johanna Pearl Choate
Jun 3, 2024
Johanna Pearl Choate, born on October 22, 1949, in Long Island, New York, peacefully passed away in Nashville, TN, on June 3, 2024. She was a beloved wife of 48 years to Johnney Mack Choate. Johanna led a remarkable career at AT&T as an engineering assistant for over 30 years before retiring. She graduated from East Nashville High School in...
Kenneth Ewing Jacobs
May 29, 2024
Kenneth E. Jacobs, born August 5, 1932, at age 91, of Portland, TN passed away on May 29th. He is preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Jacobs, wife Elaine Jacobs, father Ewing Edgar Jacobs, Mother Ida Virginia Elliott, 5 brothers: Raymond, James, W.P., Aubrey, and JC, 3 sisters: Mary, Louise, and Cathrine, and daughter Sharon Crossman. He is survived...
Shirley Ann Stewart Bailey
May 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Stewart Bailey, age 84 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2024 with her family by her side.
Born October 31, 1939 to Willie Charles and Mary Bell Cobb Stewart in Adrian, Georgia, Shirley grew up in the rural countryside with her younger brother Charles. Sadly, their mother passed away when Shirley was just three years old....
John Arthur Schweers
May 28, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the chapel of Brentwood Baptist Church: 7777 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027. Visitation will run from 1-3 pm with the service starting at 3 pm. Flowers can be sent to Brentwood Baptist Church or donations can be made to MusiCares, a non-profit organization that supports music professionals in times of need: https://musicares.org/
Charles Story
May 27, 2024
Charles Lawrence Story, 81, of Nashville, TN passed away on May 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. His family and close friends were by his side. Charles was born in Montgomery, AL on April 26th, 1943.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lucy Story, his brothers, Luther and James Story, his first wife, Ann, and...
Bonnie Key McCollum
May 26, 2024
Bonnie Key McCollumMarch 29, 1949 - May 26, 2024Bonnie passed away peacefully surrounded by daughter and family on Sunday, May 26th.Bonnie retired from AT&T with 30 years service. Bonnie started working in 411 Operator Services, then Business Office.Bonnie was very active with Telephone Pioneers, CWA 3808 as a Job Steward. Bonnie loved bowling, sewing, and spending time with friends!Bonnie loved...
Charles E. Bain
May 24, 2024
Charles Everett Bain, 96, was born on March 29, 1928, in Covington, Kentucky. He passed suddenly on May 24, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Charles was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and cherished friend.
Charles is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Ann Baker; his parents, Russell Bain and Sophie Huninghake Bain; sister, Louise Curry; and...
John Stuart Cummings
May 24, 2024
John Stuart Cummings, 83, died May 24, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville TN.
He was born July 4, 1940 in Saint Louis Missouri to John Stuart Cummings Senior and Myrtle Anderson Cummings. He attended Webster Groves schools one through twelve and the Universities of Missouri and Cincinnati where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1960.
He was preceded in...
John Russell Glass
May 20, 2024
John Russell Glass
July 1, 1950 - May 20, 2024
John Russell Glass, 73, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
John was born in Jefferson City, TN, on July 1,...
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