Obituaries
Arlene Carol Hightower White
Dec 10, 2021
Arlene Carol Hightower White, 83 passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. Arlene was born on December 18, 1937, to Morris and Katherine Hightower. A native Nashvillian and a graduate of Hillsboro High School, Arlene could scarcely go anywhere in town without running into a dear friend. While she had a talent for gardening, was involved in Bible study,...
Jon Barry Stump
Dec 10, 2021
Jon Barry Stump passed away suddenly and peacefully at home December 10, 2021.
He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 7, 1948. He was preceded in death by parents, Norma and Burch Stump and niece, Ashley Gardner.
Jon is survived by his wife; Sue McCall, daughters; Amy Stump, Lindsay...
George J. Holland
Dec 10, 2021
George J. Holland, 87, passed away December 10, 2021 at TriStar Skyline Hospital, Nashville, TN.
George was born on July 29, 1934, in Davidson County to the late James Melvin and Mary Frances Jacob Holland. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his sisters, Melvine, Mildred and Mary Katherine. ...
Thomas "Wayne" Hess
Dec 9, 2021
Thomas “Wayne” Hess, age 81, passed away on December 9, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents Jake Hess and Ethel Stevens Hess.
Survived by loving wife Patricia Hess, son: Stuart (Candy) Fisher, daughter: Joyce (Jeff) Wingo, granddaughters: Megan (Kevin) Snider, Ashley (Noah) Blackburn, grandsons: Andrew Fisher, Quentin (Tera) Manning, great granddaughters: Tessa Snider, Ryleigh...

William Smith
Dec 8, 2021
William Ashby Smith, Jr., son of the late Eugie Lawler Minor and William Ashby Smith, Sr. passed away Wednesday morning, December 8,2021 in Nashville, TN. He was survived by his sons Turner Ashby Smith and Patrick Cleburne Ashby Smith, his grandchildren Rome Ashby Smith and Carlin Ann Smith.
Mr. Smith was born in Red Bay,...
William Smith, Jr.
Dec 8, 2021
William Ashby Smith, Jr., son of the late Eugie Lawler Minor and William Ashby Smith, Sr. passed away Wednesday morning, December 8,2021 in Nashville, TN. He was survived by his sons Turner Ashby Smith and Patrick Cleburne Ashby Smith, his grandchildren Rome Ashby Smith and Carlin Ann Smith.
Mr. Smith was born in Red Bay,...
Billy P. Mcfall
Dec 7, 2021
Billy P. McFall, age 68, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long battle with dementia.
He was born in 1953 in what was then Madison College, TN, to the late Leonard and Lucy Ann Grider McFall. When Bill was five, the family settled on a small farm in Russell County, KY. Bill...
Sandra Kay Cooper
Dec 7, 2021
Sandra (Sandy) Kay Jones Cooper of Pegram Tennessee, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2021 at the age of 70.
Born on December 18, 1950, she was preceded in death by her parents David & Leona Jones; sisters, Pam Simpkins and Margaret Scarbrough. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 33 years, Gary Cooper; children, Kenneth...
Ruby Doris Beasley Nash
Dec 5, 2021
Nash, Ruby Doris Beasley –
Age 95 of Nashville, born May 14, 1926 and died December 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur Vardon Nash. Also preceded by parents E.J. and Lecie Fly Beasley; brother Horace Beasley; sisters, Jewell Beasley, Allene Houston, Inis Pucket and Jean Loveless; two nephews Mark Loveless and Larry Houston....
Kenneth Green
Dec 4, 2021
Gospel Preacher Kenneth Ray Green age, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully into his heavenly home December 4, 2021.
Ken was born in Plymouth, Indiana, November 21, 1941. He was the loving son of the late Charlie C. Green and Gladys M. Green. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his...
David Stein
Dec 4, 2021
David Stein, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2021. Preceded in death by mother: Martha Stein, brother: Larry (Wilma) Stein, parents-in-law: John and Corine Burnett.
Survived by loving wife of 49 years Vicki Stein, daughter: Lisa (Timothy) Killingsworth, son: Bart (Caitlin) Stein, grandson: Taylor Killingsworth, granddaughters: Maggie Killingsworth, MJ Stein,...
William "Terry" Amonette
Dec 3, 2021
William “Terry” Amonette, Jr., age 49, of Manchester, Tennessee tragically left this world on Friday, December 3, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years Jonnita M. Amonette, daughter: Schenley Chambers, sons: Jacob Amonette, Noah Amonette, his parents: William T. Amonette, Sr. and Sherry Lewis, his sister: Mary Childress, and other extended family.
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John Taylor
Dec 3, 2021
John Eugene Taylor Age 65 December 3, 2021.
Born December 1, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Taylor and Geraldyne Duffy Taylor.
Survived by son, John Michael Taylor; sisters: Christine M. Beyers (Ken), Sally M. Meier (Joe), Lori S. Taylor; brothers: Daniel Taylor (Sharon), Stephen L. Taylor, Ronald D. Taylor, Robert...
Kenneth "Chigger" Underhill
Dec 1, 2021
Kenneth Ray “Chigger” Underhill
Kenneth, or Chigger as most people knew him, was the son of Alberta and Cecil Underhill and born on August 15, 1944. He died at his home on Dec 1, 2021.
Chigger (Kenny to his immediate family.) grew up in the Wrigley/Lyles area in the East end of Hickman County.
...Stanley F. Gray
Nov 29, 2021
Stanley F. Gray, age 87, of Anaheim Hills, CA, formerly of Franklin, TN, passed away November 29, 2021.
Stanley was born December 25, 1933 in Chicago, IL. He worked in the Consumer Electronics industry for most of his career with Magnavox, Panasonic, NEC, and Service Merchandise. Before moving to California in 2018, he and his wife, Shirley,...
Christine Buttrey
Nov 29, 2021
Mrs. Christine Buttrey age 93, of Fairview, TN. passed away on November 29, 2021, at NHC Dickson.
Mrs. Buttrey was born in Dickson, TN. on January 4, 1928, to the late Lexie Loyd Estes and Luesa Davidson Estes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Percy Eugene Buttrey....
Brent Craig
Nov 29, 2021
Mr. Brent Edward Craig age 51, of Sarasota, Florida passed away surrounded by family on November 29, 2021 from complications of kidney disease.
Brent was born in Natchitoches, LA. on September 18, 1970, to Lloyd H. Craig and Kayla Pardue Craig. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Eula and Elmer...
Joe Berridge
Nov 25, 2021
Joe Garfield Berridge was born August 7, 1942 to Lillian and Virgil Berridge in Ashland City, TN. In his youth, Joe hunted, fished and helped his parents farm their land. Joe attended school at Ashland City High School.
He began working at State Stove and later moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he worked with his brother-in-law Bill...
Shirley Degraffenreid
Nov 23, 2021
Shirley deGraffenreid age 83, went to be with Jesus on November 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Luther Harper and Bessie Harvey.
Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Paul deGraffenreid, Children: Jeff deGraffenreid, Julie (Bill) Bryan, Jennifer (Dave) Wheeler, grandchildren: Benjamin Bryan, Stephen (Ashley) Bryan, Elizabeth Wheeler, Sarah Grace Wheeler, sister: Pat Holt,...
Caleb Hunter Arnette
Nov 22, 2021
Caleb Hunter Arnette- Age 22, of Nashville, passed away November 22, 2021.
Caleb was the most loving son, adoring brother, and loyal friend. His captivating smile and infectious laugh would light up any room the moment he walked in. His legacy will be that of someone who cared more about others than he did himself. He had...
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