Obituaries
Minnie L. "Miss Buddy" Cates
Aug 22, 2023
Cates, Minnie Lee King Wells – “Miss Buddy”
8/21/1938 – 8/22/2023
Fiercely independent, Miss Buddy mystified all that knew her by bravely battling cancer since 2006. She has now joined her many family members in Heaven--including her grandson, Ryan. She leaves behind a host of beloved family members and dear friends. Miss Buddy loved The Lord, her family, friends,...
Lorene C. Linton
Aug 22, 2023
Lorene C. Linton, a beloved resident of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 94. Lorene's life was filled with remarkable moments and cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Bruce Linton, son Jimmy Linton, sister...
Linda Ann Haun
Aug 20, 2023
Linda Ann Haun passed away on August 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Linda was born on October 4, 1943, in Chester County to her late parents, Hallie and Reba Hill. She was a woman of great accomplishments and had a fulfilling career at Clayton Homes with over 30 years of service.During her years of dedicated service at Clayton Homes,...
Kelli Keir
Aug 20, 2023
Kelli Keir, passed away on August 20, 2023, in Fairview, TN. She was born on June 5, 1980, in Philadelphia, PA. Kelli left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Preceded in death by mother, Mary Keir, grandmother Charline Hirsbrunner and her aunt Martha Ross.
Kelli is survived by her sister Karen Hutcherson, niece Karley Hutcherson,...
Dr. Stephen D. Krau
Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Stephen Krau, 71, of Nashville, TN, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife Carol, his daughter Vanessa, son Jeremy Akal, son Timothy, and brother Frank (Judy). He was loved by five nieces, three nephews, his two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his father LTC Harold Krau,...
Mary M. Thomas
Aug 18, 2023
Most great grandmothers go by the name Nana or Gramma, but not Mary Margaret Burke Thomas. To her great grandkids, she was known as Pink Grandmom. Why Pink? In the 1980’s, long before the rock superstar Pink came on the scene, Mary Thomas’ granddaughter Edie Marie Thomas had an age old problem: “What do I call my other grandmother, you...
Shirley Miller
Aug 17, 2023
Shirley Wright Miller, 88, of Nashville Tennessee passed away after a short illness on Thursday August 18, 2023.Shirley was born in Murfreesboro Tennessee on August 6, 1935. She moved to Nashville with her family in 1948. They located in the West End area so Shirley and her sisters could attend West High School. Shirley’s years at West were among her...
Myra M Marshall
Aug 16, 2023
Myra Quinn McGee Marshall completed her life’s journey at the age of 89 on Wednesday, August 16 at her home in Cincinnati, surrounded by her family. The eldest of five children, Myra was the daughter of Edwin Horace McGee and Hazel Lee Martin McGee. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Myra used her talents at the keyboard in a church setting...
Anne Jeannine Loftis
Aug 15, 2023
Anne Jeannine Loftis, passed away on August 15, 2023. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Ronald Loftis.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and affection that will forever be cherished by her surviving family and friends. Survivors include children; Jeffery David (Missy) Robinson, Christopher Scott (Liz) Robinson, Rebecca Lynne Loftis (Stuart) Stokes, and Sarah Elizabeth...
Charles "Eddie" Lawson, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Charles "Eddie" Lawson, Jr. age 48, passed away on August 12, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1974, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Eddie is preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lawson, father, Charles E. Lawson Sr., as well as his grandfather’s, William Wilson and John Lawson and grandmother’s, Daisy Wilson, and Ella Mae Lawson. Survived by his wife, Destiny...
Elbert Porter Parrish Jr.
Aug 11, 2023
Elbert “Porter” Parrish, Jr. Born October 20, 1928, to Elbert Porter Parrish, Sr. and Melvena Sharpe Parrish, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
Preceded in death by parents, siblings, Margaret Harris, Roy Parrish, Robert Parrish, Nancy Leach. Survived by wife, Julia; son, Elbert Porter Parrish, III (Rebecca Baker Parrish); two grandchildren, Adam Parrish (Natalie) of Colona, Illinois; Steven Parrish of Nashville; three great-grandchildren,...
Otho Jerry Morrow
Aug 8, 2023
O. Jerry Morrow of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on August 8, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on May 25, 1938, to Otho and Sara Morrow.
He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He was a long-time member of Bellevue Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his wife of...
Jim Golden
Aug 4, 2023
James Oliver Golden, age 84, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Nashville. An insatiable lifelong learner, Jim graduated from McKenzie (TN) High School, Bethel College, Tennessee State University (master’s degree), and the Naval School of Music at Little Creek in Virginia Beach where he composed the Golden Lady March and won an award for a...
Lawson "Sonny" Freeman, Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
Lawson (Sonny) G. Freeman Jr., (81), passed away on August 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Dibby and children Lawson and Matthew. Grandchildren Brantley, Wesley and Claire. Burial arrangements at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Gerald "Paw Paw" Umstead
Aug 1, 2023
Gerald Smith Umstead, age 73, of Lyles, TN passed away on August 1, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.
Gerald was born on November 6th, 1949 in Carroll County, TN. Like many of the young men in his era, he joined the military in 1968 and selflessly went to serve his country in the US Army. He spent...
Jimmy Lloyd Bogle
Jul 31, 2023
Jimmy Lloyd Bogle, age of 72 passed away at The Waters of Smyrna after a long illness on July 31, 2023.
He is survived by his brother Larry and wife Dan-el Bogle of Caryville, Florida and sister Debbie and husband Rick Agee of Murfreesboro, Tennessee as well as several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Central High School in...
Mae Dean
Jul 31, 2023
Marion “Mae” Maynard Dean age 93, of Nashville, passed away on July 31, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, her parents, Walter Lee and Louella Maynard, brothers, Glenn Maynard, Homer Lee Maynard, Walter Lee (WL) Maynard and Ray Maynard, sisters, Dorothy Simmons, Rachel Jennette, Barbara Davidson.
Survived by children, Gail (Roger) Smith, Barry (Janet) Dean, grandchildren,...
Peggy Jane Fisher
Jul 31, 2023
Peggy Jane Fisher, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by her parents Clayton Estes and Zora Tucker; brother Joe (Joan) Estes; sisters Glenda (Dwight) Morisch and Carolyn (Raymond) Pickler.
Peggy Jane Fisher's memory will forever be cherished by her surviving family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years,...
Julie Ann Habacker
Jul 30, 2023
On July 30th, 2023, Julie Ann Yeomans Habacker of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away at her home after a brief illness.
Julie was born on August 30th, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri and moved with her family to Paducah, Kentucky in 1970. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Paducah and Murray State University with a degree in child development.
Julie was married to James Lyle Habacker for almost thirty years....
Gini Kaderabek
Jul 30, 2023
Virginia Kaderabek, fondly known as Gini, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, in Brentwood, Tennessee. She was born on December 27, 1925, in Nashville, Tennessee. Virginia lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Kaderabek, daughter, Ginger Kaderabek and parents Rex and Clara Quinn. Survived by...
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