Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Howard Eugene Mangrum gained his heavenly wings on March 20, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1936 to the late Andy Luster Mangrum and Viola O. Jones Mangrum in Fairview, TN. He lived for many years in Chicago where he met his loving wife, Bertha. It was uncommon to find a time where his brothers and himself...

Mar 19, 2023

Hanne Kordahi age 83, of Pegram, TN. Passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023.

Survived by her children, Marzouk (Maria) El-Chaer, Fouad (Taghreed) El-Chaer, Jerios (Genevieve) El-Chaer, Fadia (George) Kerdahi, Jackleen El-Chaer; grandchildren, Faried, Waleid, Nora, Yasmine, Jane, Jackleen, Julie, Fadi, Jumana, Ellee, Ellen, Fadia, Nadia, Elias; great grandchildren, Ezra, Micah, numerous friends and loved ones.

Mar 18, 2023

Michael "Mike" Thomas Keenan, age 74 of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mike was born in Louisville, KY raised in Westwood Gardens in Jackson, TN and settled in Nashville, TN. As this is a sad time for our family and friends, this is also a time to celebrate his life. He was a husband, brother, step-father,...

Mar 17, 2023

Gary Winton Cowan age 80, passed away on March 17, 2023. Preceded in death by his mother, Mattie B. Cowan.

Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Linda Cowan; daughter, Cynthia (D.J.) Johnston; grandchildren, Zackery Wakefield, Emily Johnston, Zandria Johnston; sister, Betty Cowan; brothers, Sam Cowan, Bobby Cowan, Pat Cowan and numerous friends and loved ones....

Mar 16, 2023

Michele A. Johnson age 52, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 16, 2023.

Preceded in death by her father, Donald Alexander.

Survived by her loving husband of 28 years Todd Johnson; son, Jett Johnson; daughter, Raegan Johnson; brother, Greg Alexander; mother, Judy (Harry) Storm, as well as numerous friends, and...

Mar 16, 2023

John “Jack” Craw, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on March 16, 2023, after suffering an unexpected stroke on March 13. Jack was survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kim Craw; son Alex Craw; daughter Ashley (Nik) Keapproth; grandchildren Thomas and Elizabeth Keapproth; brothers Robert (Rosalyn) Craw and Joseph Craw; sister Marguerite...

Mar 16, 2023

Lawrence Dwayne “Bub” Curtis, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 16th in Nashville, TN with his devoted wife by his side. Dwayne was born August 15, 1941, in McEwen, TN and had two sisters: Geraldine and Joyce.

He moved to Nashville at an early age, and resided just west of downtown for the majority of his life...

Mar 15, 2023

Elia Jane Bell was born November 21, 1928 in Friendship, Tennessee. She attended Carson Newman College, then University of Tennessee for a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Her career was dedicated to Social Services and children. She is the longest standing member of Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville. Jane was devoted to her family and those she loved. She...

Mar 15, 2023

Kimberly passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kimberly is survived by her loving husband Bobby Neser, children, Wyatt, Logan, and Jesse. Her mother and father Wayne and Virginia Johnson.

Kimberly was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She was creative, fun, selfless and joyful. Kimberly loved spending time with her family, listening...

Mar 8, 2023

Gillian Skylar Lott, age 21, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8th 2023 after a long battle with Lyme disease and the effects of it. Gillian was born on April 10, 2001 to her parents Dale and Shaa Lott in Nashville, TN.

Gillian was the light of her family and friends’ lives. Everyone...

Mar 8, 2023

After a long and joyous life of 100 years, Bonnie Smith Stein passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2023.  She was born on September 21, 1922, to Eugene Judd and Vera Smith in Chalybeate Springs, NC. She attended Campbell College (now Campbell University) and East Carolina Teachers College (now East Carolina University), then worked at Ft....

Mar 7, 2023

John ‘Jack’ Hall, passed away on March 7, 2023 at the age of 72 in New Orleans, LA. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, John and Winfred Hall and his older brother, Phillip Hall.

Jack is survived by his loving daughters, Carrie (Thomas) Witherow and Tiffany (Donnie) Bridges. He was a proud ‘Papa...

Mar 7, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Robert Monks, 66, of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Elwood City, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1956, to the late Robert Charles Monks and Bertha Enid Hodge Monks.

He was an accomplished and awarded Electrical Sales Engineer for 30...

Mar 7, 2023

Elizabeth Prather Gobbel was born June 14, 1925 to Perry Franklin Prather and Jesse Hoyt Williams Prather. She was born again in 1970 and took her first steps on the streets of gold on March 7, 2023.

Liz graduated from Duke University, where she met her late husband Walter Gobbel, MD. It is hard to know if...

Mar 6, 2023

Mr. Barney Lee Alder, III age 63, of Hermitage, TN. passed away on March 6, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Lee was born on January 18, 1960, to the late William James Alder and Geva Dodson Alder. Lee leaves behind his wife, Linda J. Alder. Meeting in Nashville when they were young,...

Mar 6, 2023

Demarquis was born at home in Bon Aqua, Tennessee, September 17, 1929 and passed away peacefully at home in Fairview, Tennessee on March 6,  surrounded by family and friends.

Demarquis was born in Bon Aqua, Williamson County.  He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Williamson County.  He met and married his high school sweet heart, Betty Dean...

Mar 4, 2023

Lufkin, Blakeslee C.

Blakeslee Lufkin passed away comfortably and peacefully with her sons by her side on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, and was the daughter of Henry Mudd Cook and Frances Collins Cook.

She is preceded in death by her son, Peter W. Lufkin,...

Mar 3, 2023

Ronald Edwin Loftis – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – took his last breath on this earth on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Ron was born April 5, 1946 to Lewis Edwin Loftis and Lucy Marie “Bunny” Loftis.

The oldest of four sons, his brothers Robert L “Bob” Loftis, Thomas Nathan Loftis and Lewis...

Feb 27, 2023

John Alan Moore, age 75, of Sebastian, FL, passed away at Lawnwood Medical Center February 27, 2023 of a massive stroke.

Born April 22, 1947 in High Point, NC to John and Annie Belle Moore (dec. 2002, 2012). Graduated 1965 from High Point Central High School and attended East Carolina University until joining the Marine Corp, where...

Feb 25, 2023

Nancy Anne Bennie, RN died Saturday February 25th, 2023 at her home at the age 87, surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy was a long time member of Woodson Chapel Church of Christ in Nashville, TN

Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Donald Bennie, father Cecil Barker, mother Edith Barker. Survived by her children...