Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Mr. Kerry H. Woo, 69, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. Kerry loved his city of Nashville and celebrated and participated in its diversity, growth, and unique charm. He loved life and loved meeting people. But most of all he loved his wife, family, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Mr. Wei Hong Woo, and his mother, Hee...

Jun 11, 2023

We mourn the loss of Joshua "Bo" Hunter who passed away on June 11, 2023, in Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by his pawpaw Charles Tanksley; great aunt Belinda "Bunny" Palmore and great aunt Linda McCandless.

The grief-stricken survivors include his mother, Vickie Hunter; fiancée Cortney Evans; stepson Adrian Pickering; nanny Lora (Mac) Meadows; uncle Thomas (Kim) Hunter; great-aunt...

Jun 11, 2023

 

Herschel Kelly Lannom passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 98. Born on March 26, 1925, Herschel was a proud World War II veteran who served overseas. A devout Christian, he was a devoted husband and father, leading by example and quiet strength his entire life. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed the sport even...

Jun 9, 2023

 

Nancy Ruth MaGuirk née Bulow beloved mother of J. David MaGuirk & Christy MaGuirk joined Christ on June 9th.

She is survived by her husband John MaGuirk of this city & brother David L Bulow of Montpelier VT and three grandchildren James Ian MaGuirk & William Connor MaGuirk & Grace Bussler (Naples Florida).

 Mrs. MaGuirk was a founding member...

Jun 6, 2023

Franklin D. Pendleton

March 24, 1939 - June 6, 2023

Frank Pendleton—a devoted husband, father, beloved “Dandy” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and co-founder of one of the nation’s leading actuarial firms—departed this life in Nashville on June 6, 2023 after a long illness. He was 84 years of age.

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Jun 6, 2023

Dorothy Irene Frizzell Bess, born in 1932, passed away on June 6, 2023 in Nashville following an illness. She was preceded in death by Lillian Vinson Frizzell and Robert L. Frizzell (parents), George Bolton Bess (husband), George Timothy Bess (son), and Loretta Dishner (sister).

She is survived by son David Todd Bess (Jana), Leshia Bess (daughter-in-law), and...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...