Obituaries
Jean "JJ" Carolyn Johnson
Jun 5, 2023
Jean “JJ” Johnson, age 73 of Lynnville, passed away the morning of June 5, 2023. JJ was born on July 6, 1949, in Fergus Falls, MN, and was the third child of Ralph Woodrow Johnson and Evelyn Winnifred (Myron) Johnson. Long before her graduation from Fergus Falls High School in 1967, Jean Johnson had a love of horses....
Robert Matus
Jun 3, 2023
Robert Michael Matus (61)
With great sadness we announce the passing of a one of a kind man.
Robert was born in Warren, PA on May 18, 1962 to Robert L. Matus and Dianne (Seymour) Brown. He was the only child and the pride and joy of his parents.
Robert attended Burford High...
Lorene Parsley
Jun 3, 2023
Lorene “Renie” Gertrude Parsley, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born to the late Charlie Kenneth Dubois, Sr. and Thelma Lorene DuBois on April 8, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Wayne Parsley; daughter, Naomi Jean Moss; husband, Thomas Eugene...
John Coleman Hayes, Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
John Coleman Hayes, died peacefully in the home of his dreams on Jocelyn Hills. With his cherished companion of 10 years, Cynthia Despot, they really enjoyed life “on the hill.” John was 86 at his peaceful passing, surrounded by Cynthia and his three children. He was the only child of Reba and Coleman Hayes and is survived by daughters...
Elsie Carpenter
Jun 2, 2023
Mrs. Elsie Mae Carpenter age 88, of Nashville, TN. passed away at Lakeshore The Meadows on June 2, 2023.
Elsie was born in Hohenwald, TN. on December 23, 1934, to the late Ollie Staggs and Lela McDonald Staggs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Randy Van Carpenter. She enjoyed Elvis...
Joyce O'Leary
Jun 2, 2023
Joyce Krieger O’Leary, born October 24, 1931, passed away in her sleep on June 2, 2023. She will be joining her soulmate and the love of her life, James (Big Jim) O’Leary, who passed away in 2021. They had been married for 68 years. Joyce is also preceded in death by her adored son, James William O’Leary (Jimmy), in...
Virginia Lewis
Jun 1, 2023
Virginia Morgan Lewis age 81, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband Irvin A. Lewis, parents, Henry and Evelyn Morgan.
Virginia is survived by her son, Scott Morgan Lewis; granddaughters, Evelyn Lewis, Lillian Lewis; brother, Henry A. Morgan, Jr., cousins, Jan (Jeff) Sutherland, former daughter-in-law Renee Hobbs and...
Catherine Tanner
Jun 1, 2023
Catherine Gail Tanner, “Cathy”, was born on August 27, 1956, to parents Marlin Fred Tanner and Vema Ruth Williams Tanner in Linden, TN. Her siblings were older brother Ricky Dale Tanner, younger brother Joseph Lynn Tanner, and sister Pamela Jean Tanner. Cathy passed away at her home on June 1, 2023.
Cathy is survived by...
Marilyn Esther Case Sutcliffe
Jun 1, 2023
SUTCLIFFE, Marilyn Esther Case - Age 87. June 1, 2023.
Marilyn was born April 20th, 1936, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Warren Evans DeWitt Case and wife Esther Mary (Snow). Marilyn graduated with honors from Pittsfield High School in 1953. She completed her BA at the University of Bridgeport in 1957. As a Fulbright Scholar, Marilyn attended the...
Paul Deinert
Jun 1, 2023
Paul Deinert, 74, passed away at his home in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday, June 1, 2023 as a result of complications of Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy (PSP).
Paul was born September 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California to Allen H. and Palma Lee Deinert. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, California in 1966 where his...
Elise Chester
May 31, 2023
Elise Chester, age 84, passed away on May 31, 2023, in Dickson, Tennessee. She was born to Joseph and Florence Richardson on May 4, 1939. Elise was known as a godly woman that adored her family and surrounded her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with endless love. She enjoyed the natural beauty of flowers and having fun with her puzzles.
...Elizabeth "Betty" Dooley
May 30, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Kimble Dooley age 90, November 21, 1932 ~ May 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by her parents Guy D. and Clarice Kimble; 4 sisters, Juanita, Loretta, Anne, Virginia; 2 brothers, James and Guilford; 5 sons, 1 unnamed, Fredrick Dooley, Michael Dooley, Anthony “Tony” Stanley, Mark Steven Dooley; granddaughter, Casey Hollis.
Survived by 1...
Patricia "Patty" Beavin
May 30, 2023
PATRICIA (Patty) JANE BEAVIN
Patty was born February 28, 1964 and passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 surrounded by her family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Anna Marie and Paul Breen and Frances and Forrest Beavin; parents: Mary Jo and Bill Beavin; sister: Susan Frances Beavin; nephew: Paul Thomas Beavin,...
Kenneth Wayman
May 29, 2023
Kenneth Ray Wayman, age 94, passed away in Hermitage, Tennessee on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1928, to the late Walter Edward and Avonell Jones Wayman in Nashville, Tennessee.
Artistic, storyteller, and caregiver are just a few of the many words spoken by his family describing the characteristics of Kenneth. Working with...
Hansel Mateo Perez Zepeda
May 28, 2023
Hansel Mateo Perez Zepeda - a sweet little boy who brought boundless joy to those around him - has left this world far too soon. With a heavy heart, we announce his passing on May 28, 2023, in Nashville, TN. Born on March 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV, Hansel's time with us may have been short-lived but the...
Ruby Fay Yancey Tidwell
May 28, 2023
Our dear mother Ruby Fay Yancey Tidwell passed away on May 28, 2023. She was a wonderful mother and friend, who was always there when needed. She also has many friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby McWilliams, dad, Theo Yancey, sister, Brenda Brown, brothers, Mike Yancey and Robert Yancey, sons, Timmy and Tommy...
Jac'Lyn Troutman Willie
May 28, 2023
Jac’lyn Troutman Willie, age 73, passed away with her daughters by her side on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.
Jac’lyn was born on September 7, 1949 to the late Jack and Charlotte Troutman in Atlanta GA. She grew up in the Ansley Park area of Atlanta and attended The Lovett...
Barbara Higgins
May 27, 2023
Barbara Jean Stock Higgins, February 12, 1931 ~ May 27, 2023 of Nashville, TN.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Joseph Higgins, parents, Julius Stock and Emma Louise Helming Stock, 12 siblings, Mary Stock, Ruth Stock Owen Williamson, Juliua Stock Scott, Esther Stock, Margaret Stock Congleton, Herman Stock, Josephine Stock Hudson, Carolyn Stock...
Raymond Erald Denault
May 26, 2023
Raymond Erald Denault passed away Friday afternoon, May 26,2023 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Tennessee. He was surrounded by loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
He was born July 9,1937 in Burlington, Vermont to Raymond Victor Denault and Lauretta Blanche Janson. He is survived by his wife of 59...
Joy Tribke
May 25, 2023
Joy Katherine Tribke age 80, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Katherine Gardner.
Joy is survived by her loving husband Tom Tribke, daughters, Rhonda (Danny) Brown, Kathryn (Ken) Muraoka; grandchildren, Christopher (Kendall) Brown, Madelyn Muraoka, Nicholas Muraoka; great granddaughter, Eleanor Joy Brown; sister,...
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