Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Stewart (“Stu”) Edward Allen, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Stu was born in Vincennes, Indiana on April 1, 1941 to the late Stewart Morris Allen and Della Roberta Weger.  He graduated from Martinsville High School in Martinsville, Indiana in 1959.  After high school, Stu enlisted in...

May 2, 2021

Vera Mae McGregor

April 29, 1933 - May 2, 2021

Vera Mae McGregor was a native of Detroit, MI. She loved God, her children (Lynette, Darlene and Darrell), grandchildren, extended family and friends. Vera was a talented pianist and faithful employee who retired from the State of Michigan in 2009. In 2011, she...

Apr 29, 2021

Ronald “Steve” Cooper, age 64, passed away on April 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Bates and Lorren Cooper.

Survived by daughter, Jessica (Bobby) Cottle; son, Steve Cooper Jr.; wife, Thelma Cooper; grandsons, Weston Cottle, Logan Cooper; granddaughters, Sadie Cottle, Sheyenne Cooper, Baliee Cooper; 3 brothers; 4 sisters, and numerous loved ones.

Steve was...

Apr 25, 2021

David L Walker, Sr., passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Alive Hospice. He was born on April 4, 1927 in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by wife Christine Coggin Walker and sons John Carlton and Daniel Edward Walker.

He is survived by sons David “Larry” Walker, Jr (Carolyn), Stephen Walker (Susan), grandchildren Lauren Walker,...

Apr 25, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Peters age 69, of Nashville, TN. passed away on April 25, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital. She developed aspiration pneumonia as a result of a recent stomach ailment and that quickly resulted in cardiac arrest.

Libby was born on February 9, 1952 to the late James Wilford Lee and Lou Ellen Miles Lee....

Apr 22, 2021

Patricia Hooper Nall was born in Nashville TN on November 2,1940. She passed away on April 22,2021 in Ashland City TN. She retired from the Tennessean.

Patricia is proceeded in death by her husband J.C Nall, parents Robert and Mary Hooper, grandparents John F. and Maggie Jones sister Gwen Kirby (Raymond), Ruby Hooper, and Brother Wm.R.Hooper Sr...

Apr 21, 2021

Denise was born June 8, 1957 and was called home to Heaven on April 21, 2021 at age 63. She is preceded in death by her mother Jane Collins and step-father Bill Hayes. She is survived by son Cody Hollan (Amanda), daughter Shannon Hudson (Jason), grandchildren Lucas, Rylee, Morgan, Aaron, and all of those she cherished as family.

Apr 21, 2021

Thomas Earl “Mouse” Ramsey, age 82, passed away on April 21, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Ramsey, sister, Jo Helen Mayes and a nephew, Jerry Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 30+ years Martha Ramsey, step-daughter, Tracie (Alan Walker) Patrick, step-son, Tony Malone, niece, Deborah (Dion Dozier) Newbern, nephews, Bobby...

Apr 19, 2021

John Wayne Spencer, Jr. age, 38 passed away on April 19, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Wayne Spencer, Jr and Debra Raines Spencer. He is survived by his son, Damian Wayne Spencer, daughter, Starrla Lynn Spencer, sisters, Casey (Curtis) Denning, Misty (Adam) Lutrick, brother, Randy Spencer and the mother of his children, Amanda Cook....

Apr 18, 2021

James “Jimmy” Allen- Age 96, of Nashville, passed away April 18, 2021.

Jimmy was a loving and God fearing man. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist church for many years. He enjoyed playing his guitar, checkers, going to family events and most of all taking care of his family.

Preceded in death...

Apr 17, 2021

Debra Irene Raines Spencer “Debo”- Age 62, of Pegram, passed away April 17, 2021.

Debo as she was known was a kind and loving woman. She loved to take care of people and help wherever she could. She loved gardening, taking care of her chickens and critters and most of all cooking. She was a great woman...

Apr 16, 2021

Thelma “Jean” Cross, age 91, passed away on April 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eston Floyd Cross; parents, Fred and Myrtle Johnson; 10 siblings; great granddaughter, Astin Spann.

Survived by daughter, Beverly Juarez; sons, Donnie Cross, Floyd (Judy) Cross; granddaughters, Loretta Spann Grzonka, Kim (Tim) Jarrell; grandsons, Kenny Lee Cross, Randall Foster,...

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. Edward T. “Jack” Phillips age 84, passed away on April 16, 2021 at his home in Fairview, TN. surrounded by this loving family.

Jack was born in Nashville, TN on June 12, 1936 to the late James Thomas Phillips and Helen C. Smith. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his...

Apr 16, 2021

Hans A. Schmidt, known to his friends and family as Gus, son of Kathleen, born in San Antonio, TX on October 9, 1977 passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021. He was 43 years old. Gus leaves behind his loving wife, Melinda. They shared 17 beautiful years together. Gus and Melinda experienced many adventures, road-tripping all over the United...

Apr 16, 2021

Kay McCullough Blackburn of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on April 16, 2021. She has gone to join her husband who also recently passed, David Viehe Blackburn. She is survived by her daughter Carol Blackburn Brons (Brian S. Brons), grandchildren Scott Brons and Anna Grace Brons, and her brother Mac McCullough. Her daughter, her son-in-law (who was more like a...

Apr 15, 2021

Willie Mae Ivey, age 89, passed away on April 15, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, H.E. and Pearl Rader; 4 brothers; 7 sisters.

Survived by daughters, Carolyn Myatt, Velma (Jerry) Myatt, Dianne (Melvin) Welch; grandsons, Brian (Jacque) Myatt, Marlon Myatt; granddaughters, Melanie Welch, Deena Myatt; great grandsons, Hunter Myatt, and Chase Myatt; sister, Robbie Tidwell; feather...

Apr 14, 2021

Toney Raymond Sutton, Sr.- Age 70, of Fairview, passed away April 14, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents Jason Lee Sutton and Eva Mae Tolliver; daughter Wendy Dawn Sutton; granddaughter Shelby Faye Sutton; sisters Sandra Sutton Roller and Judy Sutton Mize; brothers Robert L. Sutton and Ernest Sutton;  niece Danna Roller Garrison. Survived by wife of 52 years Sheryl...

Apr 13, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Derrick, age 32, passed away on April 13, 2021. She is survived by her parents James Derrick Jr. (Margie) and Nancy Griffith Derrick, daughters Aubrie Cartelli, Allyson Cartelli, sons John Cartelli, Adam Jesse Deason, maternal grandparents Tommy and Jean Griffith, paternal grandparents James Sr. and Linda Derrick, siblings Lena (Denver Ramsey) Derrick, Margaret (Ryan) Nichols, James Derrick...

Apr 13, 2021

Myrtie “Kathryn” B. Ezernack, age 82, passed away on April 13, 2021. Proceded in death by husband, Coleman Ezernack; parents, George and Suzie Lee Bentley; five brothers; one sister.

Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Danny Long) Okeefe and Pamela Martin; son, Joe (Denise) Ezernack; three grandchildren; five sisters; several nieces and nephews.

Kathryn always put her...

Apr 13, 2021

Joel “Beppo” Duncan, age 61, passed away on April 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Normaline Duncan; brother, Larry Duncan; fur babies, Gracie, Gus, and numerous others.

Survived by life partner, Suzanne Smith, daughter, Christina Livingstone; Suzanne’s son, Christopher (Raven) Smith; granddaughter, Ruby Livingstone; brother, Jack Duncan; fur babies; Max, Prancer, OD;...