Obituaries
Carol Cummings
Jan 29, 2024
Carol Lillian Hartman Cummings of Nashville Tennessee passed away on January 29th, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on August 13th, 1932 to Raymond and Dorothy Hartman of St. Louis, Missouri.
She enjoyed reading, knitting, listening to Baseball and Tennessee Titans Football on the radio. And fellowship with family and friends, and attending Aspen Grove Christian Church.
She...
Dorothy Rogers
Jan 28, 2024
Our dear mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Rogers suddenly passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 95. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was also a grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her father Leo Raymond Joseph Pothier and mother Marie Ann Trlida Pothier; daughters, Nancy Singleton and...
Estelle J. Boles
Jan 28, 2024
Estelle Jamile Saad Boles passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Trevecca Center for Rehab and Healing after a long illness.
Estelle was born August 12, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee to John Phillip and Rosalie Saad, the oldest of 8 children. She is survived by her 4 children, Michelle (Karl) Delfs [Kingston Springs, TN], Amy (Jonathon) Boles-Wood [Nashville, TN],...
Mary Priscilla Gillespie
Jan 26, 2024
Mary “Penny” Gillespie of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on September 27, 1938, to Wallace and Priscilla Gillespie. 
 
She enjoyed decorating, her dogs, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was of the Christian faith and Methodist denomination. 
 
Penny graduated from Fulton High School and attended University of Tennessee. ...
Wade Benz
Jan 26, 2024
Gary “Wade” Benz, Jr. joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 26, 2024. Wade was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. His contagious smile, sense of humor, and enthusiasm for conversation captivated the attention of all he encountered.
Wade was welcomed to the world by Gary and Diane Benz on November 14, 1979, in Nashville, TN....
James S. Myrick, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
James S. Myrick, Jr., 100, passed away January 25th, 2024, in Nashville, TN.
Born June 9th, 1923, in Monroe, LA, to Katherine Inez Day Myrick and James S. Myrick, Sr. He was a graduate of Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK (Airline Service Mechanic), the University of Denver, and Vanderbilt University. He was a retired American Airlines Captain with over...
Kathy A. Wilson
Jan 24, 2024
Kathy A. Wilson passed away on January 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. She was born in Nashville, TN on September 15, 1965, to Doris and David E. Anderson.
Preceded in death by her father, David E. Anderson; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Ruth Nipper; paternal grandparents, Claude and Dorothy Anderson; parent-in laws, James and Joyce Wilson; sister-in-law...
Dr. Ghodrat Siami
Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Ghodrat A. Siami gained his heavenly wings on January 24, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Born in 1930 in Gorgan, Iran, Dr. Siami dedicated his life to the service of his community. His mission began in 1954 by offering free medical care in one of the poorest communities in Tehran to patients suffering and dying from common maladies that were...
Moosa Gharacholou
Jan 23, 2024
Moosa Gharacholou was born on October 5, 1936 in Garmsar, Iran. He married the love of his life, Mali Mobasherian, on February 26, 1963. They were married for 60 years and had three children. He and his family moved to the United States in 1978 and settled in Nashville, TN, where he completed his PhD in Educational Administration from George...
Michael Gee
Jan 22, 2024
Michael Gee, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born February 3, 1980, in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Edith Ledbetter, Thomas Keating, paternal grandparents Alma Wilds, James Wilds and father James Schwab Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Angela Schwab, brother Josh (Breanne) Schwab, sisters Melissa Mills and Brandy Schwab; stepbrothers James...
Jean Walls
Jan 21, 2024
Jean Walls of Nashville passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Giles County to Clyde and Lady Will Morrow. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She loved being with family and friends during the holidays and preparing for get-togethers on any occasion. She was a member of...
Virginia Graves
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Dawson Barwick Graves, 74, passed away on January 20, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on December 12, 1949, in Nashville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Jackson Dawson and Elizabeth “Betsy” Jane Tacker Dawson, and first husband, Larry Barwick. She is survived by her husband, Harold Morgan Graves, Jr. of Nashville,...
Mary Claire Holzapfel
Jan 20, 2024
Born on October 25, 1938, Mary Claire Rayburn Holzapfel (“NaNa”) of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at her beautiful home nestled within the snowy, quiet acres of Stephens Valley. Mary Claire’s life was highlighted by her devotion to her family and Mary, the Mother of God, her involvement in the community...
Lina W. Grammer
Jan 20, 2024
Lina Wells Grammer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 80 in Nashville, TN. Lina was born on June 30, 1943, in Bells, TN.
She is survived by her loving husband, Phil Grammer; daughters, Mandy (Tim) Gauldin, Tiffany (Kevin) Kimbro; grandchildren, Ben Gauldin, Jack Gauldin, Maggie Kimbro, Lila Kimbro, Bea Kimbro; brother Bill...
Judy M. Jennette Eades
Jan 19, 2024
Judy Marie Jennette “Nanny” Eades, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Nashville, TN on September 2, 1944, Judy was a kind-hearted and compassionate individual who touched the lives of many. Preceded in death by her parents, Orbie Catherine and Albert Lee Jennette, brother, Jesse James Jennette, in-laws, Pa-pa and Granny Mai, sister-in-law, Rachael...
Joan Drane
Jan 17, 2024
Joan Drane, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on March 26, 1938, in Talladega, AL.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ausban and Realta Kearley and brother James “Jimmy” A. Kearley.
Joan is survived by her children, Tina Sharp, James (Lucinda Maynard) Drane III, Wendy (Jeffrey) Coss; grandchildren Jamie (Bret) Rideout, Clayton Sharp; great grandchildren, Oliver...
Cynthia Vaughn
Jan 15, 2024
Cynthia Vaughn, a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born on December 6, 1992, in Nashville, TN. Cynthia was a compassionate soul who touched the lives of all those around her. Her passing has left a profound void, but her unforgettable presence and unwavering will forever be treasured in the hearts of her family...
Mary Lee Fowler Coats
Jan 14, 2024
Mary was born in Birmingham, AL. Her Father had just started a job with TVA and at six weeks old she moved to the Tennessee Valley.
She attended Marion County High School in Jasper, TN, graduating in 1969. She graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1973. She spent her last college year in Medical Technology School conducted at St. Thomas Hospital.
Mary...
Betsy Whitaker
Jan 13, 2024
NASHVILLE - Betsy Jean Whitaker, of Nashville, TN, died peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2024, at the age of 58. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who was born to Lester and Phyllis Krueger in Bismarck, ND on September 22, 1965, during Hurricane Betsy. Betsy was raised and educated in Napa, CA,...
William Kevin Barnett
Jan 13, 2024
William Kevin Barnett
May 30, 1962 – January 13, 2024
Nashville
Kevin Barnett, age 61, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on May 30, 1962, in San Diego, California, and grew up in middle Tennessee. Kevin played basketball at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and graduated in 1984 with...
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