Obituaries
Terry Wayne Moore
Feb 2, 2026
Terry Wayne Moore June 15, 1950 - February 2, 2026
Terry Wayne Moore, 75, joined his heavenly father on February 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he has resided since 2002. He was formerly a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, where he was born and lived previously.
He is survived by his wife of almost 55...
James G Olenick
Jan 31, 2026
James G. [Jim] Olenick, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026, with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen H. Olenick and Frances M. [Hlebovy] Olenick. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Delphine C. McMichael and Mary Frances Rish; his brother, Stephen H. [Smokey] Olenick; and his...
Roy William Olsen
Jan 31, 2026
Roy William Olsen was born on June 18, 1966. He passed away on January 31, 202. Roy was a master printer, known for his dedication to his craft.
Roy enjoyed cooking, camping, and hiking. His fun and adventurous spirit was appreciated by many.
He is survived by his mother, Thorun Olsen; his son, Mark Olsen; his brothers, Karl Olsen and Kris Olsen,...
John Richardson
Jan 30, 2026
John N. Richardson, lovingly known as Johnny, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 85.
Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Evans Richardson; his parents, Dennis and Eva Richardson; sister, Peggy Joyce Foxall; brother, Roger Dale Richardson; niece, Mittnee Doub; nephew, Ray Foxall; and son-in-law, Marc Travis Logan.
He is survived by his...
Thomas Lee Brown
Jan 30, 2026
The Obituary of Thomas Lee Brown
Thomas Lee Brown, 84, a devoted husband, father, “Pappy,” and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was reunited in Heaven with his son Jeremy.
Tom was born on August 25, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, the fourth child of Emmitt and Frieda Brown, and was affectionately...
Ann Gentry Moran
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Gentry Moran, a beloved budget manager for the Federal Government and member of her community, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on October 7, 1934, in McEwen, Tennessee, Ann lived a life devoted to service, faith, and family.
A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ann applied her education and talents to her...
Norma D. Witherington
Jan 28, 2026
Norma Dooley Witherington passed away peacefully January 28th, 2026 in Nashville, TN after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis L and Frances Emma Dooley (Lowe)and former spouse Aubrey M Witherington, Jr. She is survived by her sons Aubrey M Witherington, III (Susan), Andrew Witherington, grandson Aubrey M Witherington, IV...
Clarence Leon Partain
Jan 28, 2026
C. Leon Partain, MD, PhD
Clarence Leon Partain, age 85, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 28th with his beloved wife, Judy, by his side.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 12, 1940 to Vergie Young and Archie Leon Partain, Leon grew up in West Tennessee where his father served as a pastor and church planter. At the age of...
Sarah Frances Pilkington
Jan 26, 2026
Frances Bracey Pilkington, age 93, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 26th. Born on February 27, 1932 to Charles Richard Bracey and Lela Maude Felts Bracey, she was one of thirteen children, survived by her sister, Pat Bracey Dausha. She was raised in Nashville and graduated from Cohn High School.
She was preceded in death by husband, John Earle...
Michael Carell
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Joseph Carell, 58, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 25, 2026, surrounded by love.
Michael was the funniest person in every room—effortlessly quick-witted, endlessly kind, and known for telling the best jokes that could make anyone giggle. He had a rare gift for making people feel at ease and always knew exactly what to say, offering thoughtful advice with...
Sherry Belinda Mazeall
Jan 25, 2026
Sherry Wilson Mazeall (February 20, 1949-January 25, 2026) was called home from Old Hickory, Tennessee, after battling a lengthy illness. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she spent her formative years in North Carolina, where she discovered the great loves of her life: Duke basketball, her career as a medical lab technologist, and, most importantly, her soulmate Walter Jack Mazeall, Jr., who...
Ann McCulley
Jan 24, 2026
Ann McCulley, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 7, 1945, Ann graced the world with her kindness and indomitable spirit. A proud graduate of Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia, Ann carried the lessons learned during her formative years throughout her life, instilling a sense...
Janice H Adams
Jan 23, 2026
Janice H. Adams, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 87. Born on August 23, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Janice dedicated her life to serving others and enriching the lives of those around her.
Janice's career was marked by her tenure in the human resources department...
Ann M. Snead Reed
Jan 23, 2026
Nashville, TN – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Snead Reed, who died peacefully on Friday afternoon surrounded by her 3 daughters.
Ann was known for her unwavering faith in God, her beautiful soprano voice, her servant heart towards her friends and anyone in need and her contribution to educating many students throughout the years.
She...
Charles Henry Kelly Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Charles Henry Kelly Jr., born August 1, 1963, to the late Charles H. Kelly and Laura Dunn Kelly. He departed his life on January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Charles committed his life to Christ and was baptized at an early age a First Pegram AME Church. He was a faithful member and steward all his life....
Lillie Pearl Gilliam
Jan 20, 2026
Lillie Gilliam, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was married for 54 years to her beloved husband, George Allen Gilliam, sharing a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and friendship,.
Lillie grew up in a Christian household, where faith, love, and compassion were instilled in her from an early age. Those values guided her throughout her life and were evident...
Cathy Adams Gurley
Jan 20, 2026
Veteran Music Row publicist Cathy Gurley died suddenly on Tuesday (Jan. 20) at age 76.
During her long tenure as a music industry figure, she worked with such stars as Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and Gary Morris. Since 2012, she has been the CEO of You Have the Power. Founded by former Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte,...
Celia Janett Brown
Jan 20, 2026
Celia Janett (Sullivan) Brown, age 78 of Fairview, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mary Ione and Charlie Gray Sullivan on February 19, 1947.
She was a lifelong resident of Fairview, Tennessee. Celia was a gift from God. She had the heart of an angel. She would...
Ronald D Holt
Jan 18, 2026
Ronald D. Holt, affectionately known as Ron, was born on June 20, 1948, and left this world on January 18, 2026. He dedicated an admirable 40 years of his life to the Nashville Fire Department, a commitment that exemplified his unwavering dedication and hard work. Ron was not only a respected member of the fire department but also a loving...
Beatrice Julia Steinberg
Jan 16, 2026
Beatrice Julia Steinberg was born in Los Angeles just before the onset of the Great Depression, arriving four years after her beloved brother, Phillip Hillman. She was raised alongside him by their devoted mother, Sarah Hillman, a gifted concert violinist who set aside her musical career to lovingly care for her family. Bea’s early life was shaped by her mother’s...
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