Obituaries
Michael Carroll Matthews
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Matthews, born on May 19, 1953, in Tripoli, Libya, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Dickson, Tennessee. He was a dedicated veteran who served with honor for 41 years as a Master Sergeant E8 in the Tennessee National Guard, where he became a mentor to countless young soldiers, guiding them through their military careers with wisdom and patience.
Preceded...
Sharon Smith Atwood
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon “Sherrie” Smith Atwood, of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.
Sherrie was born on September 12, 1944, to Jesse T. and Marie M. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1962, she went on to obtain a degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University in 1966. While...
Julia Ruth Cochran Loveless
Dec 11, 2024
Survived by her son Mike (Deborah) Loveless of Alpharetta, GA; grandson Matt (Kristi) Loveless of Alpharetta, GA; great-grandson Drew Loveless; and great-granddaughter Kate Loveless. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Preston W. Loveless; her parents Ferris McNeal and Eura Cochran; brothers Gene Cochran and Dorris Cochran; and sisters Margaret Gray, Mary Lois Robinson, and Anna...
Jack H. Allinder
Dec 11, 2024
Mr. Jack Harville Allinder passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024.
A Nashville native, Jack attended Hillwood High School and MTSU where he attained his bachelor’s degree in education and went on to teach Industrial Arts. He later became a plumbing contractor, taking over the family business. Jack was a 32nd Degree Mason, he enjoyed being a duck hunter,...
Mary Katherine "Katy" Enoch
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Katherine ("Katy") Enoch passed away on December 11, 2024. Katy was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, aunt and friend.
Katy was born on July 8, 1991 in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Battle Ground Academy, Franklin High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she studied marketing.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Beth Beasley Enoch and...
Michael Rasmussen
Dec 10, 2024
Michael D. Rasmussen, age 61 resident of Fairview, Tennessee, passed peacefully at home. Surrounded by family and special friends on December 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Della Rasmussen and father in law Charles William (Pedro) Bell
Mike was born in Norfolk, Virginia and grew up in Aurora, Colorado, before moving to...
Moira Kathleen Shiels
Dec 7, 2024
Moira Shiels, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away December 7, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. She was born on October 4, 1990 in Washington DC. She is proceeded in death by her father Dr. William E. Shiels II, Grandparents Richard and Marjorie DuBrul Shiels and Charles and Claire Hand Rabolli; aunt Martha Shiels Summa and cousins Abrahm Bare...
Gene Colin French
Dec 7, 2024
Gene Colin French, age 81, passed away at his home in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born in Erwin, Tennessee on April 25, 1943, to the late Carl and June French.
Gene graduated from Unicoi County High School and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City with a BS in Mathematics.
Gene proudly served our country in the...
Mary "Sissy" Frances Spelta
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Frances "Sissy" Spelta, passed away peacefully in Nashville, TN, on December 7, 2024. Born on February 8, 1939, in Nashville, TN.
Sissy was predeceased by her brother Paul Bauman.
Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Anthony "Tony" Spelta, Sr.; sons Tony (April) Spelta, Jr., and Peter “Trey” Spelta (Janet); grandchildren Ashley (Adam) Kelley, Tony (Skye) Spelta, Ty Spelta; Jordyn...
Nancy Ryan
Dec 7, 2024
Nancy Louise Dykes Ryan, 79, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by love.
Born in Nashville to Albert and Louise Dykes, Nancy was a proud graduate of Hillsboro High School and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she earned a degree in Education. There she met Claude Hunter (Bill) Ryan, Jr., and they were married...
Helen Lucy Frydenlund
Dec 6, 2024
Helen Lucy Frydenlund, a bright and compassionate soul, was born on October 6, 1924, in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She departed this world in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 6, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and dedication.
Helen worked as a registered nurse, notably serving during the polio epidemic. Her heart and humor...
Edward Khayat
Dec 6, 2024
Edward M. (Eddie) Khayat passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 in Nashville, TN at the age of 89. He was born on September 14, 1935 in Moss Point, MS.
An all-around athlete and eventual Mississippi Sportsman of the Year, Eddie lettered in football, basketball, and baseball and won the Mississippi Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship during his time in college. After...
Betty Ann Kilmer
Dec 6, 2024
Betty Ann nee Mays Kilmer of Loudon Tennessee went home to the Lord on Friday December 6, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Houston and Alpha Mays. Preceded in death by her brothers Bobby Jo (Margo Ebitt Mays), Houston Leroy Mays (Glenda Mays). Ann had a long and varied career in accounting with positions in industry, non-profit, and...
Terry Henry
Dec 6, 2024
Obituary Terry Aden Henry
Terry Aden Henry, age 67, of Spring Hill, TN, passed from this life on Dec 6, 2024 after a brief illness. He is survived by his son, Shayne M. Henry and grandson Aden M. Henry of Centerville, Ohio. Siblings, Marcia (Buddy) Ross of TN, Debbie (Joe) Menninger of OH, Doug Henry of TN, Estelle (Bud) Tufts, of...
Salvatore Cerami
Dec 6, 2024
Salvatore “Sam” Cerami [89] beloved father, brother, son, and friend passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore Cerami and Virginia (Catanzaro) Cerami, his brother Joseph Cerami, his aunt and uncle Pearl (Catanzaro) and Anthony Cerami, his sister-in-law Lenora Cerami, and far too many wonderful friends and colleagues, who were like family to him....
Sarah Elizabeth Cathey
Dec 5, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Cathey, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Dickson, TN, at the age of 78. Born in Nashville, TN, on September 23, 1946, Sarah's journey was one marked by a fierce spirit and an unwavering love for her family.
Preceded in death by husband James O. Cathey, Sr.; grandson Joseph Miller; parents Clear and Roberta Pedigo; siblings Hansford Pedigo,...
Helen Baldwin
Dec 5, 2024
Helen Wheatley Baldwin, age 98, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born in Falls of Rough, Kentucky on November 30, 1926, to the late Harry and Martha Wheatley Woods.
Helen was a high school graduate. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Bellevue Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. Later in life, she...
Tia Blankenship
Dec 4, 2024
Tia Blankenship, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched the hearts of many. Born on August 21, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee, Tia was a vibrant spirit from her earliest days, known to those who loved her as the "purple princess." Tia was such a good soul.
Tia is survived...
Robert Anderson
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Anderson, a beloved figure in our community, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on July 30, 1955, Robert lived a life filled with passion, love, and unwavering. He was a proud graduate of Cohn High School, Class of 1973, where he cultivated friendships that would last a lifetime.
Robert is preceded in death by...
Patricia "Pat" Turner
Dec 3, 2024
Patricia Anne Turner (Tripp) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 10, 1946, and passed away on December 3rd, 2024 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Tripp and Anna Mae Kaufhold Tripp, and sister, Lora Koenig.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Dale Turner; children, Julie (Thomas) Bangs, and Mark Turner;...
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