Obituaries

May 22, 2023

If you are reading this smile, because that is what James would like to see.

James L. Denson (Jimmy), Age 90 slipped quietly from this life on May 22, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.   He is survived by his son Danny Denson of Kingston Springs, TN; daughter Lisa Denson of Brentwood, TN; Grandson Jason...

May 22, 2023

Ewing Wayne Bass, age 70, from Charlotte, Tennessee passed away on May 22, 2023. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Ewing Johnson, and Sudie Katherine Bass.

Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jane Anne Bass, daughter, Rachel (Dewayne) Tidwell, grandson, Kasen Tidwell, granddaughter, Kinsley Tidwell, daughter, Sarah (Josh) Jordan, granddaughter, Eliza Jordan, brother,...

May 21, 2023

Shirley Rhea Van Dyke of Lavergne, TN passed away on May 21, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Dorothy Oliphant, sister, Marilyn Cook.

Survived by sons, Chris Smith, Steve (Michelle) Smith, Michael Van Dyke; 9 grandchildren; sister, Linda Oliphant; brother, David (Rhonda) Oliphant, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Shirley was a...

May 20, 2023

Mr. John Bradford Horner, age 80, passed away on May 20, 2023. John was born in Hickman County, Tennessee on August 4, 1942 to the late Cecil and Ida Horner.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Irene Horner; son, Travis Lynn Horner; and granddaughter, Mary “Niki” Horner.

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May 20, 2023

Alice Nell (Ray) Riley was born on July 22, 1946 and passed May 20, 2023, however it is the life in between, the dash, that is to be celebrated. She was born to James and Maggie Ray in Columbia, TN, with an older brother, Jimmy. She graduated from St. Thomas Nursing School in three years. In her long career...

May 17, 2023

Jessica McKnight age 36, of Murfreesboro, TN, by way of Georgia, Nashville, Belgium, New Orleans, Knoxville, Hendersonville, Bellevue, and Union City, TN, passed away on May 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Jon Sanford Caldwell, Sister Amy Webb and Grandmother Edith Sanford Caldwell.

She is survived by her loving husband Jacob McKnight; daughters, June...

May 13, 2023

Don Lampley, 84 of Fairview, TN passed away on May 13, 2023. Preceded in death by his loving wife Janice, his parents, Arch Mack and Cora Dell Lampley and Siblings Kenneth Lampley, Edith Robertson, James Lampley, Clyde Lampley, and Ruth Kelley.

He is survived by his loving Son Donnie (Carrie) and Grandchildren, Daly and Delaney Lampley, step...

May 13, 2023

Betty H . Louvin, widow of Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Charlie Louvin, passed away from natural causes at the age of 93 on May 13, 2023 at The Hearth of Hendersonville.  Betty formerly of Wartrace, TN, was born Elizabeth (Betty) Irene Harrison in Meridian, MS, to Mr & Mrs Oliver Otto Harrison. Betty...

May 12, 2023

Carolyn Gale Crossno, 87 of Nashville, TN passed away on May 12, 2023. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Crossno will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Carolyn was born in Savannah, Tennessee on July 2, 1935, to William Halbert Deberry and Josie Mae Lackey. She graduated...

May 11, 2023

Edith Elaine Patterson, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on May 11, 2023 at the age of 72. Edie was born on February 8, 1951 to the late James Martin and Lois Marie Pewitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Dwight Pewitt and Mitchell Pewitt.

Edie is survived by her loving...

May 11, 2023

Lillie Odessa Thompson age 85, of Fairview, TN passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Thompson, Sr., son, Charles Henry Thompson, Jr., daughter, Sandra Faye Thompson, sons, Dennis Gerald Thompson, Roger Hal Thompson, granddaughter, Kellie Dawn Thompson.

Odessa is survived by sons, Perry Wade Thompson, George Robert Thompson, Randy...

May 9, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Ian Eke, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at home on May 9, 2023, with family and friends by his side.

Ken was born in Farnborough, Kent, in England, on March 2, 1944, to the late Douglas Reginald Eke and Evelyn Cornes. Ken grew up in Bromley, England, and was a World Champion Latin...

May 5, 2023

Edwin F. Barnicott, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on March 26, 1949, to the late Edwin F. and Thelma L. Barnicott (Starrett). Ed enjoyed cooking for his wife, family, and friends. He enjoyed golf, swimming, and scuba diving and loved the beach. Ed developed a great...

May 2, 2023

Herbert “Howard” Pipes, 87, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, in the presence of his family.

Howard was born on January 22, 1936, in Houston, TX, to Herbert Haywood Pipes and Evelyn Spillers Pipes.

He served in the US Army with the Construction and Combat Engineers...

Apr 30, 2023

Fay Dean Taylor, age 98, passed away on April 30, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Fay was born on August 24, 1924, in Delight, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Delia Beaty. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Wells Dickens.

Fay is survived by her son, Robert (Nancy) Wells, grandsons,...

Apr 30, 2023

JoAnn Graham age 74, of Fairview, TN passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023, with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Lela Beaty Stephens, and stepdaughter, Ann Graham.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jerry Graham; son, Jeremy Graham; stepson, Lee Graham, nephews,...

Apr 28, 2023

Mary Jewell Christian Holt- Age 86, of West Nashville passed away April 28, 2023. Born in Putman County, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Virgie Lee Christian and Lola Dimple Holman; her loving husband of 49 years John W. Holt, and her brothers Bud Christian and Jim Christian, sister, Reba Dawson.

Jewell...

Apr 27, 2023

Richard Gary Cox, Sr. age 85 of Nashville, TN. passed away on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cox; daughter, Sherry Cox, mother, Darris Goodrich and father, Maurice Cox.

Survived by his loving wife, Carole Cox; son, Gary (Wendy) Cox, stepsons, Mika (Bev) Douglas, Jody Douglas, Alan (Laura) Douglas; grandchildren, Olivia Cox, Garrett...

Apr 27, 2023

Kathy Taylor, age 98, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Kenneth W. Taylor, Sr.; son, Kenneth W. Taylor, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Taylor; parents, Homer and Mary Ann Elizabeth “Mayme” Allen; and sister, Shirley Mager.

Kathy is survived by her daughter,...

Apr 27, 2023

Captain John Robert Hurt – USMC

Capt. John Robert Hurt, age 75 of Nashville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, Thursday, April 27th, 2023 to be with his loving Lord. He was born November 25, 1947 and is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Nauman Hurt and Adine Fite Hurt and brother Benjamin...