Obituaries
Thomas Lee Brown
Jan 30, 2026
The Obituary of Thomas Lee Brown
Thomas Lee Brown, 84, a devoted husband, father, “Pappy,” and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was reunited in Heaven with his son Jeremy.
Tom was born on August 25, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, the fourth child of Emmitt and Frieda Brown, and was affectionately...
Ann Gentry Moran
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Gentry Moran, a beloved budget manager for the Federal Government and member of her community, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on October 7, 1934, in McEwen, Tennessee, Ann lived a life devoted to service, faith, and family.
A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ann applied her education and talents to her...
Norma D. Witherington
Jan 28, 2026
Norma Dooley Witherington passed away peacefully January 28th, 2026 in Nashville, TN after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis L and Frances Emma Dooley (Lowe)and former spouse Aubrey M Witherington, Jr. She is survived by her sons Aubrey M Witherington, III (Susan), Andrew Witherington, grandson Aubrey M Witherington, IV...
Clarence Leon Partain
Jan 28, 2026
C. Leon Partain, MD, PhD
Clarence Leon Partain, age 85, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 28th with his beloved wife, Judy, by his side.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 12, 1940 to Vergie Young and Archie Leon Partain, Leon grew up in West Tennessee where his father served as a pastor and church planter. At the age of...
Sarah Frances Pilkington
Jan 26, 2026
Frances Bracey Pilkington, age 93, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 26th. Born on February 27, 1932 to Charles Richard Bracey and Lela Maude Felts Bracey, she was one of thirteen children, survived by her sister, Pat Bracey Dausha. She was raised in Nashville and graduated from Cohn High School.
She was preceded in death by husband, John Earle...
Michael Carell
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Joseph Carell, 58, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 25, 2026, surrounded by love.
Michael was the funniest person in every room—effortlessly quick-witted, endlessly kind, and known for telling the best jokes that could make anyone giggle. He had a rare gift for making people feel at ease and always knew exactly what to say, offering thoughtful advice with...
Sherry Belinda Mazeall
Jan 25, 2026
Sherry Wilson Mazeall (February 20, 1949-January 25, 2026) was called home from Old Hickory, Tennessee, after battling a lengthy illness. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she spent her formative years in North Carolina, where she discovered the great loves of her life: Duke basketball, her career as a medical lab technologist, and, most importantly, her soulmate Walter Jack Mazeall, Jr., who...
Ann McCulley
Jan 24, 2026
Ann McCulley, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 7, 1945, Ann graced the world with her kindness and indomitable spirit. A proud graduate of Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia, Ann carried the lessons learned during her formative years throughout her life, instilling a sense...
Janice H Adams
Jan 23, 2026
Janice H. Adams, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 87. Born on August 23, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Janice dedicated her life to serving others and enriching the lives of those around her.
Janice's career was marked by her tenure in the human resources department...
Ann M. Snead Reed
Jan 23, 2026
Nashville, TN – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Snead Reed, who died peacefully on Friday afternoon surrounded by her 3 daughters.
Ann was known for her unwavering faith in God, her beautiful soprano voice, her servant heart towards her friends and anyone in need and her contribution to educating many students throughout the years.
She...
Charles Henry Kelly Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Charles Henry Kelly Jr., born August 1, 1963, to the late Charles H. Kelly and Laura Dunn Kelly. He departed his life on January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Charles committed his life to Christ and was baptized at an early age a First Pegram AME Church. He was a faithful member and steward all his life....
Lillie Pearl Gilliam
Jan 20, 2026
Lillie Gilliam, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was married for 54 years to her beloved husband, George Allen Gilliam, sharing a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and friendship,.
Lillie grew up in a Christian household, where faith, love, and compassion were instilled in her from an early age. Those values guided her throughout her life and were evident...
Cathy Adams Gurley
Jan 20, 2026
Veteran Music Row publicist Cathy Gurley died suddenly on Tuesday (Jan. 20) at age 76.
During her long tenure as a music industry figure, she worked with such stars as Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and Gary Morris. Since 2012, she has been the CEO of You Have the Power. Founded by former Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte,...
Celia Janett Brown
Jan 20, 2026
Celia Janett (Sullivan) Brown, age 78 of Fairview, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mary Ione and Charlie Gray Sullivan on February 19, 1947.
She was a lifelong resident of Fairview, Tennessee. Celia was a gift from God. She had the heart of an angel. She would...
Ronald D Holt
Jan 18, 2026
Ronald D. Holt, affectionately known as Ron, was born on June 20, 1948, and left this world on January 18, 2026. He dedicated an admirable 40 years of his life to the Nashville Fire Department, a commitment that exemplified his unwavering dedication and hard work. Ron was not only a respected member of the fire department but also a loving...
Beatrice Julia Steinberg
Jan 16, 2026
Beatrice Julia Steinberg was born in Los Angeles just before the onset of the Great Depression, arriving four years after her beloved brother, Phillip Hillman. She was raised alongside him by their devoted mother, Sarah Hillman, a gifted concert violinist who set aside her musical career to lovingly care for her family. Bea’s early life was shaped by her mother’s...
Mary Frances Forsee
Jan 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances (Terrell) Forsee, of Smyrna, TN, graduated to heaven on January 16, 2026, at 91 years of age. Born November 9, 1934, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Subby Lonzo Forsee, on May 10, 2016.
She is survived by her four children:
Rev. Gary Forsee of Springfield, MO; grandsons Philip (Heather) Forsee of Ozark, MO...
Reid Adkins
Jan 15, 2026
Reid Adkins, a beloved member of our community and a cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on April 7, 1936, in Berry’s Lick, Kentucky, Reid lived a life marked by dedication, adventure, and a passion that resonated throughout his work and personal pursuits.
Reid is preceded in death by his...
Noah Anthony Pullum
Jan 15, 2026
Noah Anthony Pullum
Lived June 26, 1955 to January 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his 3 children, Crystal Dawn, Jennipher Lee and son David Anthony Cole Pullum, His father, Sidney Pullum, His mother Martha Pullum, sister, Brenda Phillips and three brothers, Pat Pullum, Danny Pullum and Paul Pullum.
He served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for 12 years as...
Frances Lavenia "Vickie" Foriest
Jan 13, 2026
Vickie passed away at age 78 on Tuesday, January 13th, at Etowah Health & Rehabilitation in Etowah, Tennessee.
Vickie was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Alvin Hornberger and Frances Weatherby. Vickie was a graduate of Cohn High School, Class of 1965. Vickie was married for 24 years to Larry Foriest, and they had two children: Larry Wayne Foriest II and Kellie...
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