Obituaries

Jul 23, 2022

Ashley Lauren Schwartz age 35, of Nashville TN, passed away on July 23, 2022.

Survived by loving husband Clark Finley, daughter; Harper Finley, parents; Mark and Kathy Schwartz, brother; Randy (Amy) Schwartz, in-laws; Owen (Mary Harvey) Finley, niece; Oliva Schwartz, numerous friends and loved ones.

Ashley was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and...

Jul 20, 2022

Christine Lovette Nievar age 48, passed away on July 20, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents; Gary Nievar and Jane Nievar.

Survived by daughters; Kimberly (Mike Butt) Boaz, Shawnee Etheridge, Bryttany Boaz, Adrienne Boaz, Carla Hooper, Leigh Southland, son;Willis Boaz,significant other; Mike Freeze, sister; Jaye Teters, brother; Bud (Cathy Russell) Teters, fur babies; Loki, Stella, 18...

Jul 18, 2022

James “J.W.” Dodd age 74, of Orlando, Florida passed away on July 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents James Cecil Dodd, J.C. and Pearl Irene Gatlin.

Survived by loving wife of 42 years Gail Dodd, sons; Jim Jr. Dodd, Billy J. (Lecia) Dodd, John C. (Rachel) Dodd, Cuejo W. Dodd, Brock (Marcy) Brooks, 14 grandchildren,...

Jul 17, 2022

Jimmy L. Tidwell age 76, of White Bluff TN, passed away on July 17, 2022. Preceded in death by sons; Timmy, Tommy, parents; Leon and Lucille Tidwell, brother; Thomas “Sonny” Parsley.

Survived by loving wife of 57 years Ruby Tidwell, daughter; Tammy (Tim) Coulter, sons; Jimmy “Buster” (Michelle) Tidwell, Michael “Brian” Tidwell, 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren,...

Jul 16, 2022

Mrs. Helen Kennedy age 81, of Brentwood, TN. passed away on July 16, 2022, at The Meadows.

Helen was born in Nashville, TN. on July 31, 1940, to the late Alonzo Binkley and Sarah Augusta Tharp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Alonzo and Clarence Binkley.

Helen enjoyed...

Jul 12, 2022

Andrew Peter Belz, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on July 12, 2022, surrounded by his beloved wife Mildred Brown.

Andrew preceded in death by his daughter Lorrie, father, Hans Belz, mother Anita Elisabeth Mayer, and sister Anita.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Mildred Brown,...

Jul 12, 2022

Barbara Ann Heisey Perry age 90, of Brentwood, TN passed to her Eternity early July 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents Roy Frey and Leah Mae Heisey, daughter; Natalie, an early death at age 59 and all but one sibling.

Survived by loving husband of 68 years Hugh Donald Perry, daughters; Karen Perry, Julie...

Jul 11, 2022

Bobby Lee Tidwell, age 67, passed away at home on July 11, 2022.

Bobby preceded in death by his parents Mary Ellen & Ivy Tidwell, brothers, Billy Joe Tidwell, James Tidwell, Donald Tidwell, Buford Tidwell, sister, Christine and one granddaughter, Lauren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Joanne Tidwell, sons, Lee...

Jul 11, 2022

Grace Smith Bathrick, age 77, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on July 11, 2022. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Donald Bathrick, parents; Dr. and Mrs. Henry Carroll Smith, sister; Margaret Vincent Smith, daughter; Alister Bathrick.

Survived by daughter, Carroll (John) Boatman, grandchildren; Davis Boatman and Maggie Boatman, numerous extended family and friends....

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Dickens Greer, aged 82, went to be with our Lord early Sunday morning on July 10, 2022, at The Waters of Cheatham Nursing home under hospice care.

Charles was born at home on the family farm in Nashville, TN, on June 8th, 1940. He was the youngest of six children born to Archie Tidwell Greer SR...

Jul 8, 2022

Marjorie Ann Baker Bain age 89, passed away on July 8, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Eloise Baker.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Charles Bain, daughter; Carol (Kevin) Kelly, son; Scott Bain, grandsons; Graham Kelly, and Christopher Kelly.

Marjorie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Marjorie was...

Jul 7, 2022

Glenn A. Meadows age 73, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on July 7, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Phyllis Meadows

Survived by his loving wife, Shelley Meadows; daughter, Melissa Duncan; sons, Tim Meadows and Andrew Nason; grandsons, Jonah and Marshall Duncan (his pride and joy); his sister Dale (Bill) Enders...

Jul 6, 2022

Beth Ellen Edmondson, loving wife and mother, died on July 6, 2022 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee after a battle with lymphoma.

Beth is survived by her husband, Steve Blumenthal; her daughter, Olivia Edmondson; her father, L. Joe Edmondson; her sister, Carol Moore; and nieces, Leah Moore Warf and Kelly Moore. She was preceded in death...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Charles Terry Sullivan age 69, of Hermitage, TN. passed away at his home on July 4, 2022, with his loving wife by his side.

Terry was born on April 24, 1953, in Fairview, TN. to the late Charles Clifton Sullivan and Willie Mai Perry Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Jul 3, 2022

Lawrence Donald Hedgepath, age 88, from Nashville, Tennessee passed away on July 3, 2022.

Don was preceded in death by his life partner Jackie Neudecker and son, Terry DeMoss.

Survived by daughters, Wendy (David) Cathey, Holly (Tom) Sofka and Tanya (Doug) Jones, grandchildren, Elizabeth (Dustin) France, James (Shelby) Osborne, Emily Sofka, Tommy Sofka and Rodney...

Jun 29, 2022

Francis (Frank) Adalbert Dreger died on June 29, 2022, peacefully at home in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 92 years old. His funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Pike.

Frank’s survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Domurat Dreger,...

Jun 28, 2022

Ruby Lou Cunningham age 83, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on June 28, 2022. Preceded in death by her sister; Edith Woods and brother; Walter Bates.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years Ralph Cunningham, sons; Lowell Cunningham, Lindsey Cunningham, daughter; Celeste (Jason) Colon, grandson; Dylan Colon, sister; Frances Gibson, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones....

Jun 25, 2022

On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, Roseland (Mama Rose) Jean Melton-Patrick, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at age 72. Rose was born on October 9th, 1949 in Waynesboro, TN to the late Auston Peay Melton and Lolla Jean Dixon Melton. Her father Auston was a chief petty officer for the U.S. Navy. Rose...

Jun 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

James Harlan Denton

Born January 15, 1934

Preceded in death by wife, Martha Frances Snell Denton; mother, Ruby Shirley Denton; father, Clyde Blakeman Denton; and sister, Serena Denton Haynes.

Survived by wife, Kathleen Gann Denton; son, David (Gail) Denton; stepdaughter, Debbie (Ronnie) Seigenthaler; grandson, Mark (Hailey) Denton; step-granddaughter,...

Jun 23, 2022

DeVan Dumas Ard, Jr., of Franklin, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 23 at the age of 67. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ard; five children: DeVan III (35), Andy (31), Kristina Pulido (30), Brianna Brunson (29), and Alexandra Taber-Ard (25); six grandchildren; and two brothers, Garry (66) and Jimmy (63).

DeVan began his career...