Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

In Memoriam: James Earl Bingham

James Earl Bingham, affectionately known as Jim and Bing, was born on January 6th, 1947, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, spent his formative years in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed away on February 10th, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Jim proudly served his country in Vietnam, where his valor earned him two Bronze Star Medals,...

Feb 10, 2024

Charles E. Conner (Bubba) age 78 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away peacefully in his home on February 10, 2024. Bubba was born on February 19, 1945, to his late parents John and Anne Conner.

He served in the NAVY from 62 to 68 on the USS Ranger. He worked hard all his life, and he loved deeply with all his...

Feb 9, 2024

Charles Douglas Cotton, better known to family and friends as “Doug”, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 82.  

He was born on March 26, 1941, to Walton and Eileen Cotton in Greenville, Kentucky. His family then moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he attended school, elementary through high school. 

He developed a love for music...

Feb 9, 2024

Jacquelyn Terwilliger Hunter, known as Momma Jackie or Jack Jack, passed peacefully the morning of February 9, 2024, of natural causes at The Lodge of Natchez Trace. She is survived by her favorite daughter Kim H Greer of Charlotte, NC (Ray) and her two favorite sons Brian P Hunter of Nashville (Charlotte) and Wales R Hunter of Louisville, KY (Stephanie)...

Feb 9, 2024

Sarah Catherine (Parris) Reynolds, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94, in Nashville, TN. She was born on November 11, 1929, in Spartanburg, SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard Kenneth Reynolds; parents, Jesse Parris and Annie Lou Parris;  daughter, Sara Elaine Reynolds; and granddaughter Renee Bone.

Survived by her children, Paulette Reynolds and David Reynolds (Teresa); grandchildren, Dana Lewis, Abigail Reynolds Ray (Hill), Cooper Reynolds (Kylie), and Cade Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Erica, Preston, Ashton, DaLayna, Isaak, Karissa and Daxton.

Sarah loved the Lord, and her life exemplified the...

Feb 9, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Earl Butler, age 83, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. 

Bill was born on November 26, 1940 in Zanesville, Ohio to Stella Mae Riley Butler and Harmon Butler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Anne Butler and sister, Virgie Steed. 

He played...

Feb 7, 2024

William (Bill) Passon (83) passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after being hospitalized with a serious illness. Baptized in the Baptist faith, Bill had an unwavering belief in his lord and savior.

 Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Cora Passon; sister, Sally Thompson; brother, Gerald Passon, II; mother-in-law, Louise Treichel; father-in-law, John...

Feb 7, 2024

Michael "Mike" Merritt McCormack, born March 11, 1950, was the son of Col. Francis and Margaret McCormack. He grew up with four sisters - Kitty, Sharon, Tina, and Patty (all deceased) - and one surviving brother, Mark (and his wife Sharon). "Little Mac," as his childhood friends called him, graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1968, Gordon Military College...

Feb 7, 2024

Louisa “Deese” Farley age 86 of Nashville, TN went home to be with the Lord on February 7,2024  Louisa was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 4,1937 to the late Boos and Elsa Richter.  Survivors include her daughters, Lee Ann (Mark) Burney & Lisa (Troy Greenlee) Travis; 4 grandchildren, Alex Burney, Winston Burney, Jesse Travis (Jennifer) , Hunter Travis, 1 great-grandchild, John...

Feb 4, 2024

Claudette Melton, known for her caring nature and spunky personality, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Camden, TN.

Preceded in death by her son John C. Melton as well as parents Grover Claudie and Opal Raye Cole Deaton.

Survived by her loving husband of 65 years Lester H. Melton; daughter-in-law, Mary...

Feb 4, 2024

Michael Allan “Mike” Blackmer, a beloved member of the Culleoka community, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on December 22, 1956, in Nashville, TN, and he lived his life focused on and surrounded by his people. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Anita Kennedy Blackmer, son Craig Blackmer, daughter Emily...

Feb 3, 2024

Yvonne B. Fowler went to her heavenly home on February 3, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. She was born on May 29, 1926, in Thomas, West Virginia. 

Yvonne is survived by her children, Ellis W. Fowler, Jr., Karen B. (Tom) Veal, Kimberly F. (Ed) Galyon; grandchildren, Matthew (Sara) Galyon, Justin (Nicole) Galyon, Braden (Katherine) Galyon; great grandchildren, Asher Galyon, Sky Galyon, Luke...

Feb 2, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Charles Allen Black, Sr. passed away on February 2, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Born on October 3, 1938, in York, Alabama, he grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama. Charles led a beautiful life filled with creativity, humor, and a deep love for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Louise Leonard Black; children, C. Allen...

Feb 2, 2024

Vernon Dewey Thomas, Jr. age 53, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2024. Vernon was born in his hometown Nashville, Tennessee on January 30, 1971. 

Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Margaret Jean (Ivey) Thomas, son, Dalton (Alexandria) Thomas, daughter, Candace (David) Clark, granddaughter, Coraline Thomas, parents, Vernon Thomas, Sr., and Tiny Thomas, sister, Beverly Payne, brother,...

Feb 1, 2024

Gavin Dauzart, a caring individual who always went out of his way to make others feel special and welcome, has passed away at the age of 18. He was born on October 22, 2005, in Franklin, TN and left this world on February 1, 2024, in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Kristina Dodson and Quentin "Happy" Bell;...

Jan 29, 2024

Carol Lillian Hartman Cummings of Nashville Tennessee passed away on January 29th, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on August 13th, 1932 to Raymond and Dorothy Hartman of St. Louis, Missouri.   

She enjoyed reading, knitting, listening to Baseball and Tennessee Titans Football on the radio. And fellowship with family and friends, and attending Aspen Grove Christian Church.

She...

Jan 28, 2024

Our dear mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Rogers suddenly passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 95. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was also a grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her father Leo Raymond Joseph Pothier and mother Marie Ann Trlida Pothier; daughters, Nancy Singleton and...

Jan 28, 2024

Estelle Jamile Saad Boles passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Trevecca Center for Rehab and Healing after a long illness.

Estelle was born August 12, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee to John Phillip and Rosalie Saad, the oldest of 8 children. She is survived by her 4 children, Michelle (Karl) Delfs [Kingston Springs, TN], Amy (Jonathon) Boles-Wood [Nashville, TN],...

Jan 26, 2024

Mary “Penny” Gillespie of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on September 27, 1938, to Wallace and Priscilla Gillespie.  

  

She enjoyed decorating, her dogs, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was of the Christian faith and Methodist denomination.  

  

Penny graduated from Fulton High School and attended University of Tennessee. ...