Obituaries

Russell A. (Whitey) Andres

Jan 7, 2022

Russell A. (Whitey) Andres, who lived the quintessential life of a member of the “greatest generation” went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022. He will be remembered as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, loving husband, father, grandfather, hero and friend.

Born and raised in the small Midwest town of Litchfield, Illinois, which was...

Jt (Robert Lee) Tanksley

Jan 7, 2022

JT (Robert Lee) Tanksley, 64, of Nashville, TN, passed at St. Thomas West Hospital on January 7, 2022 due to complications after suffering a fall in November. JT, was born on April 14, 1957, to Ben A Jr. and Helen (Eaves) Tanksley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ben E Tanksley, and sister Linda Humphrey.

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Roger Osborne

Jan 6, 2022

Roger Osborne, formerly of Madisonville, Kentucky, died in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 6, 2022.

Born in Pike County, Kentucky, on March 20, 1941, he was the oldest son of Adam and Madelyn (Smith) Osborne. His parents were small business owners, and his time working in the family business instilled in him firmly held values of learning, hard...

Calvin Edward Johnson

Jan 5, 2022

Calvin Edward Johnson age 58, of Nashville passed away on January 5, 2022.

Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Burton Johnson and Sue Logan Johnson, brothers; David Eugene Johnson, Charles Edward Gill, Ronald Johnson, sisters; Brenda Faye Cathey, and Geneva Sue Johnson, nephew; Herbert “Herbie” Wayne Gill, Jr., niece; Elizabeth Sue Thompson, great nephew;...

Charles Bull

Jan 5, 2022

Charles Bull- age 76, of Ashland City, passed away on January 5, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Lillian “Della” Adella Bull.

Survived by sons, Wayne Bull, Glen Bull, two grandsons, two great grandchildren, sisters: Betty Hicks, Birdie Green, and Cathy Bull.Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching westerns. He loved the outdoors and being in nature....

Cheryl Hooten

Jan 4, 2022

Cheryl Dennette Hooten age 64, of La Vergne TN, passed away on January 4, 2022.

Preceded in death by father, Gene Edward Wilkins.

Survived by loving husband of 34 years, Steve Hooten, children; Cadye Hooten, Dylan Hooten, grandchildren; Kaylee Dennett, Samantha Vicktoriya, Chloe Emma, sister; Christy (Charles) Botts, mother; Opal Christine Wilkins, nephew; Jacob (Meghan)...

Lenora Vaughn Orth

Jan 4, 2022

Lenora "Lee" (Alexander) Orth, age 93, of Nashville, TN, passed away on January 4, 2022.  She was married to Clarence J. Orth and together they shared 53 years, prior to his passing in 2016.

Lee is also preceded in death by her parents; William Oscar and Lenora Vaughn (Balsley) Alexander, daughter; Donna (Parson) Adams and brother; William...

Nadene Richardson

Jan 3, 2022

Nadene Wallace Richardson age 71 went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. She will be remembered as a quiet, patient, strong Christian woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. Kindhearted, understanding and encouraging to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Sue Wallace. She is...

Bonnie Bailey

Jan 3, 2022

Bonnie Bailey- Age 80, of Nashville, passed away January 3rd, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Jere Bailey; mother, Hattie Sue Lunn. Survived by her children, Cindy Bailey and Chad Bailey (Lyndi); grandchildren, Will Bailey (13) and Caroline (9); sister, Margaret Robertson; niece, Tammy Farmer (Jay); great niece and nephew, Jeb and Jenny Farmer; several...

Mary Jo Johnson

Jan 2, 2022

Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Laughter Sweat Johnson passed away on January 2nd at home. Age 83.  Mary Jo was survived by her husband, Captain Kevin Johnson NFD (Ret.) four children, Joseph Sweat, Stephen Alton, Michael Sweat (Michael Tuscan), And Cynthia Parrish.  Also survived by Four Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Mary Jo was adopted as an infant by Verne...

Caroline Giannattasio

Jan 1, 2022

Caroline Rose Giannattasio

April 10, 1931 - October 14, 2022

Caroline Rose Giannattasio, 91, of Nashville, TN died peacefully at home on Friday, October 14 2022.  Joining her husband on the day of their 55th wedding anniversary. Caroline was born on April 10, 1931 in New York City, New York.

She grew up...

Michael Miller

Jan 1, 2022

Michael Peter Miller, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  Michael—Mike, Doc, Dr. Miller—was born on September 24, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, second of George and Loretta Miller’s six children. Mike married his wife Kathleen (Kitty) in 1968.  With a medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin, Mike was a practicing physician in the Nashville area since...

Luke Pinkerton

Dec 31, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Luke Allen Pinkerton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Penny Ragsdale

Dec 31, 2021

Born on November 2, 1943 in Elkin, North Carolina, Penny moved to Atlanta to be with her sister Twinkle in 1960.  On March 30, 1961, she married Ray Ragsdale AKA Ray Stevens. She and Ray moved to Nashville in 1962 to follow his rising star in music business while Ray worked for Mercury Records. Throughout their marriage, Penny was...

Etta D. Tritschler

Dec 31, 2021

Etta D. Tritschler, age 94, of Kingston Springs, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021.  Etta had resiliently fought against the stroke she suffered eight years ago but slowly declined.

Etta was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward T. Tritschler, parents; Sherman and Deborah Durham; five sisters, one brother, one...