Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

James Edward Martin, age 75, passed away on June 3, 2022, in St. Augustine, Florida with his loving family by his side.

Jim Ed Martin preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ruby, siblings, Mary Ann, Paul, Wayne, Kathey, grandchildren, Jordy and Victor.

He is survived by his soulmate of 13 years Brenda Martin,...

Jun 1, 2022

William Pershing Johnston III, age 58, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 1, 2022. Preceded in death by stepbrother Joe Dowdy.

Johnston III survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie Johnston, son, Taz (Ivie) Johnston, daughters, Becky (Rob) Pendleton, Kayla Pendleton and Stephanie (Chris) Pendleton, grandchildren, William Johnston V, Waylon Johnston, Freya Johnston, April...

May 31, 2022

Julie Roberson 84 of Nashville,TN passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022.

Julie was proceeded in death by her parents James Thomason and Birdie Martin. sister, Hallie Moore brother, Vernon Thomason son, Jeffery Golden grandson, Jason Shoulders

She is survived by son, Billy Golden and daughters Julie Thomas and Regina Golden

Julie,(Nanny) was...

May 30, 2022

Patrick F. Whelan age 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Edna Whelan.

Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Mary Sue Whelan, sons; Mike Whelan, Pat Whelan, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous loved ones.

Pat was a loving husband, father, and grandfather....

May 28, 2022

Richard Rockwood, 65 passed away on May 28, 2022. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris Tribbitt and half sister Bambi Rockwood Hodges.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie Rockwood, son, Cody Rockwood, daughter Tara , brother William Tribbitt and very close friend, Tonya Perry Pierce.

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May 26, 2022

Charles Leon Wright, Jr. age 50, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Leon Wright, Sr., and his aunt, Josephine Lyles. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Tifanie Wright, children; Chase Wright and Morgan Wright, mother; Barbee Jean Wright, and sister, Connie Freeman....

May 25, 2022

Kathleen Luana Bess, age 71, passed away on May 25,2022 in Temple, TX with her loving family by her side.

Kathleen was born on October 13, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised by her mother Velma Francis Upchurch and Clarence V. Upchurch. Kathy was a very loving, giving, and caring person. She loved to watch crime...

May 24, 2022

Shannon Christopher O’Connor age 50, of Florida, born in Nashville on May 3, 1972 passed away on May 24, 2022.

Survived by daughter Mason, brother; Shane & wife Tracy O’Connor, mother; Mindy, father; Tom & wife Colleen O’Connor, Grandmother; Mildred “Granny Midge” Brown, and numerous other family and friends.

Shannon enjoyed and loved all types...

May 21, 2022

Joel Grant Greene of Nashville, TN left this earth on May 21, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Joel was a master dental technician for Avesta Dental Arts. Anything Joel decided to do he always done it with passion and ease.

Joel is preceded in death by Richard Darel Greene Sr. (Father), Dorothy Nell Nicholson Greene (Mother)...

May 20, 2022

Timothy Stewart of Nashville TN passed away at the age of 61. He was born September 2, 1960 and graduated from John Overton High School, class of 1978.

He was preceded in death by mother, Peggy Stewart and brother, Barry Stewart. He is survived by his father, Robert Stewart, sister, Jill Stewart and numerous cousins, aunts and...

May 18, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Brainard Kruger age 68, of Nashville, TN. passed away on May 18, 2022, with her loving and devoted daughter by her side.

Dianne was born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on December 13, 1953, to the late Alonzo Brainard and Kathleen Olson. Dianne was known to all as a lady who loved life and will...

May 17, 2022

Joann Briley Griggs age 85 of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on May 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, William Griggs Jr., brother, Harold “Sonny” Briley, great granddaughter, Sarah Marie Schmidt.

She is survived by son, Wesley Griggs of Columbia TN, daughter, Terri (Tom) Boone of Southport NC, son...

May 17, 2022

Michael Lewis Hunt of Nashville, TN, passed away on May 17, 2022, at age 70. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Grover Hunt and Kathryn Hallmark of Tuscumbia, AL. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marsha Joyce (Pennington) Hunt, who he loved unconditionally, sons Michael Shane Hunt and Jason Andrew (Heather) Hunt, both of...

May 16, 2022

The Rev. Gary Michael Schimmer was born in Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on November 27, 1951, and completed his baptismal journey on May 16, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is the son of the late Michael J. Schimmer and Dolores E. Schimmer (nee Hargas).

He was baptized at St. Lucas Slovak Evangelical Lutheran...

May 13, 2022

Mrs. Gillian Vera Eke, age 77, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at home on May 13, 2022, with family by her side.

Gillian (affectionately known as Gill) was born in Ruthin, Wales on September 28, 1944, to the late Edgar Leonard Day and Vera Maisie. Gill grew up in South London, England, and was a World Champion...

May 13, 2022

Mr. Malcolm Clovis Randolph age 79, of Bon Aqua, Tn. passed away on May 13, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. with his loving family by his side.

Malcolm was born in Lyles, TN. on August 30, 1942, to the late Norris Randolph and Mary Lee Warren Randolph. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded...

May 11, 2022

Mr. Ronald Gerald Sullivan age 69, of Fairview, TN. passed away on May 11, 2022, at Alive Hospice, Nashville, TN. with his loving family by his side.

Ronnie was born in Nashville, TN. on July 23, 1952, to the late James Harlon Sullivan and Iner B. McCord.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jane Theresa Zimmermann age 87, of Nashville, TN. passed away on May 11, 2022, in Dickson, TN.

Mary Jane graduated from St. Ann High School in Scranton, PA. She was a former volunteer for Hospital Ministry for 16 years through St. Ann Church at Centennial Hospital. She also was an employee of the Federal Bureau...

May 10, 2022

Brogan Matthew Thoms-Wilson, 21, of Brentwood TN, passed away on May 10, 2022. Brogan was the son of Scott Wilson and Gina Thoms-Means and was born in LeMars, IA on Dec. 11th, 2000. Brogan attended Gehlen Catholic School in LeMars until relocating to Brentwood, TN in 2017. Brogan attended Franklin Road Academy where he was a standout athlete in...

May 9, 2022

Robert D. Freeman, Jr.

November 22, 1973 – May 9, 2022

Robert “Bobby” D. Freeman, Jr. left his earthly family on May 9, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Freeman, Sr., his sister Terri Freeman Baker and stepfather Robert E. Galya.  Bobby is survived by his wife, Maria Moncrief Freeman,...