Obituaries
Meredith Charlton Bains
Jan 26, 2025
Meredith Charlton Bains, known lovingly as Papa, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. He was born in Fairview, Tennessee, on September 7, 1938, and built a wonderful life there along with his beloved wife, Barbara, over their 68 years of marriage.
Meredith was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Susie Mae Bains, and his sisters, Evalee, Hattie, and...
Carolyn Fay Noles
Jan 26, 2025
Carolyn Fay Noles, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Pegram, TN. Born on June 28, 1938, in Bruceton, TN, Carolyn was a beloved figure known for her unwavering spirit, and boundless love for her family.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Eugene Noles, her daughter Kimberly Fay Noles, and her parents Raymond Lawrence Neal and Camilla...
William Grider Blewett
Jan 25, 2025
William Grider Blewett, 82, passed away January 25, 2025, at his home in Franklin, TN. Bill was born October 16, 1942, in Auburn, Kentucky to Thomas and Cassie Harris Blewett. He was a 1960 graduate of Auburn High School after which he attended Western Kentucky University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated in 1964 with...
Jackie Rhena Brown
Jan 25, 2025
Jackie Rhena Brown, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 53 in Nashville, Tennessee, where she was born on July 30, 1971. With her lively spirit, Jackie was a fiery firecracker who loved with her whole heart and lived life to the fullest.
Preceding her in death are her brother, Gordon Tanksley; sister, Peggy King; and father, Jackie...
Robbie Burress
Jan 24, 2025
Robbie Garner Burress, age 86, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. She was born on July 4, 1938 to the late Riley and Ruby Garner in Garnertown Community of Henderson county, Tennessee. Robbie was a member of Bellevue Baptist church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Robbie is preceded in death by her parents listed above, her husband Johnny F....
Homer "Tom" Thomas Fetherling
Jan 23, 2025
Homer Thomas (Tom) Fetherling, 85, resident of The Villages, Lady Lake, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Tom spent most of his life in Nashville before retiring. Tom was a man of many talents and interests. He was passionate about music, fast cars, and billiards.
A proud graduate of the Cohn Class of '57, Tom maintained strong ties with his...
Bettye Ruth Kinnie
Jan 22, 2025
Bettye Ruth Kinnie, age 93, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed peacefully on January 22nd, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Bettye was born in Dickson, Tennessee, on January 27th, 1931, to parents James Blake Stewart and Hallie Ellen (Vetter) Stewart. She was the youngest of eight children: Christine Asalee Edwards (Felix), Bertie Louise Pruitt (Albert), Dimple Aleene Faulkner (Charles), James Blake Stewart (Wilma), Johnnie...
Sheila Wood
Jan 20, 2025
Sheila Wood, born on October 4, 1958, left this world on January 20, 2025, but her spirit will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew her best. Sheila was a well-respected secretary clerk in the Metro Davidson County school system for 34 years. Her professional life was a testament to her tenacity and work ethic, values that...
Steven Martin
Jan 19, 2025
Steven David Martin, age 62, of Kingston Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janey Tiesler. Survivors include his wife Janie Berryman, his son Michael (Laura), grandchildren Colin and Chloe, father-in-law, Tom Tiesler, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in laws and outlaws.
Steve was born in Alpharetta, Ga. He grew up in...
Kathleen Adele Basford
Jan 19, 2025
Kathleen Adele Rhyne Basford (82) of Nashville, TN passed away on January 19, 2025. Funeral services are private and entrusted to Harpeth Hills Funeral Home.
Kathleen was born on April 15, 1942, to Hazel and Leroy Rhyne in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College with a Bachelor of Arts in education and psychology.
A dedicated teacher, Kathleen taught first grade...
James Vincent Gibbons
Jan 19, 2025
James Vincent Gibbons, born on November 7, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was the devoted husband of Carol Gibbons for over 60 wonderful years, a testament to their unwavering bond and deep affection for one another.
James, known affectionately as "Jim," was...
Brenda Kay Cowell
Jan 19, 2025
Brenda K. Cowell, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1947, to the late Ray Haney and Lucille Cash Haney in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Brenda was a wife and mother that dedicated her time to taking care of her family. She worked in office management for several years at the Wilson Real Estate Group...
Robert "Bob" Lewis Willis
Jan 19, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lewis Willis, born on March 24, 1945, in Rochester, NY, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Bob lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to those he cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Helen Willis, and his brother Richard "Dick" Willis.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of...
Mitchell Ray Fortune
Jan 19, 2025
Mitchell Ray Fortune, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Born on December 2, 1941, in Dresden, Tennessee, Mickey was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose impact on those around him will be cherished forever.
Throughout his life, Mickey was actively engaged in the world of music, having worked at the Grand Ole Opry and performed...
Mark Waldron
Jan 18, 2025
On January 18, 2025, Melvin Mark Waldron, 54, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully.
Mark was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 23rd, 1970. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Clay Waldron.
Mark graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, TN in 1988. After earning an academic scholarship, he attended The University of Alabama at Huntsville. He established his...
Billy E. Hinson
Jan 17, 2025
Billy Hinson is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Hinson; mother, Anna E. Hinson; father, William P. Hinson; brothers, Paul Hinson and Hollis Hinson; and sister, Vera Hardy. He has multiple nieces and nephews.
Billy was a born again Christian. He was an avid carpenter who built beautiful furniture in his lifetime as a hobby. He was loved by...
Virginia Holland
Jan 16, 2025
Virginia Ann Holland, 81, born in Citronelle, Alabama, on December 14,1943, left this world for heaven on January 16, 2025.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, James Holland, and is survived by her daughter, Monica Holland Gurley (Dan), her son Jonathan Kyle Holland (Elena), and two stepsons, James Holland Jr. and Richard Holland. She also leaves behind four grandchildren...
Mary Elizabeth Graves
Jan 16, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Graves, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on May 12, 1957, in Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth McCloud.
Mary dedicated much of her working life to the laundry services industry as a skilled laundry technician. Her work ethic was second to none; she took great pride in her responsibilities,...
Melba Montgomery
Jan 15, 2025
Regarded as one of the greatest female stylists of country music’s “golden age,” Melba Montgomery has made her mark as a matchless vocalist as well as an enduring songwriting talent.
As a singer, Montgomery immortalized country’s all-time motherhood classic “No Charge.” She also became the first hit duet partner of the legendary George Jones. Montgomery originated the delightful hillbilly romp “Something...
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