Obituaries

Mar 26, 2021

Lacy Graduated from Ouachita Baptist University she majored in communication and biology. She had a very successful career in cellular and pharmaceutical sales. She possessed many talents, had such an adventurous soul, and the kindest of hearts. Some of her many adventures included scuba diving, rescue repelling at Petit Jean Mountain and work as an EMT. She had an...

Mar 26, 2021

Patricia Marie Carey Penney Nashville, TN Age 87 of Nashville died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Helen and Charles Carey; sisters Barbara Verdone and Helen Rosa, husband Edward J. Penney, Jr, son-in-law, Dan Askew (Elaine), and beloved pet canine, “Boo.” Born in Boston, MA, on...

Mar 25, 2021

Laurie Lakey was born on March 25, 1929, in Chestnut Hill, TN, and passed away on March 25, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

After earning her Bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State Teachers College (later to become ETSU), Laurie earned her Master’s in Education from UT Knoxville and then joined the Red Cross, serving for two years in...

Mar 24, 2021

George H. Rentschler-Age 89, of Nashville, passed away March 24, 2021.

George grew up in Ringtown, PA with his parents, brother Max and extended family. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Penn State University where he was also very involved with the Sigma Pi fraternity. Just after graduation, he served in the Army during the Korean...

Mar 24, 2021

Sonya M. Kingston- Age 83, of Franklin, passed away March 24, 2021.

Sonya Marie Kingston was born on July 7th, 1937 in Canton, OH to Ed and Opal Bircher. Her father, Ed, ran Bircher Dairy and was the beloved town milkman. At 12 years old she saw a 13 year old Charles (Bud) Kingston riding a nice...

Mar 24, 2021

Robert L. Young Sr., age 70 passed away on March 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Brenda Young, sons, Robert L. (Terri) Young, Jr. and Erik Grantham, daughter, Stacey (Franky) Crum, brothers, Jerry (Vickie) Parker and Kenneth Young, 8 grandchildren Taylor,Allie,McKinleigh, Raymond, Morgan, Luke, Mary, Brionna and 5 great-grandchildren Nikki, Delilah, Justin, Peyton and...

Mar 22, 2021

Lewis Edward Davidson, age 84 passed away on March 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Peggie Davidson, daughter, Dianne L. Davidson, son Darin (Michelle) Davidson, grandchildren, Lauren (Chad) Buscher and Alex (Abigale) Hughes, sisters, Anna Ruth Buttrey, Paulette Davidson and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Lewis loved playing high school basketball where...

Mar 19, 2021

Stephanie Lynne Bruce, age 59, passed away on March 19, 2021. Preceded in death by sister, Sharon Rowe Powell; father, Don Cook; best friend, LaVonna Worsham; fur baby, Debo.

Survived by mother, Sylvia Cook Witt; spouse, Tom Bruce; daughters, Briana Bruce, Kelly (Tyler) Merryman; grandsons, Bryson Merryman (10), Mason Merryman (8), Dale Bruce (3); birth father, Glenn...

Mar 18, 2021

Lavada Loggans McDaniel, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died March 18, 2021. Lavada attended Memphis State Nursing School, graduated from Fort Sanders Nursing School in Knoxville and practiced nursing for a number of years.  She raised 5 children, was a seamstress extraordinaire, and loved all things nature-related. She loved and collected artwork, especially birds and flowers by Sallie Middleton. She...

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Charles Edward “Sando” Gill Sr., age 75 of Kingston Springs, passed away on March 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sando was known as a kind and gentle man who loved gardening, building anything and a big talker but more importantly he loved his family and his dog Dixie! He was preceded...

Mar 16, 2021

Donna Faye Oliver- Age 82, of Camden, passed March 16, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband Boyd D. Stearns; parents James Luther Sanders and Laura Hall Sanders; sister Joy McCormick; brothers Bob Sanders and Paul Sanders. Survived by her husband of 16 years Larry Oliver; daughter Tammy Bailey (Robert); grandchild Jonathan Bailey (Alex); great-grandchildren Michael Bailey,...

Mar 16, 2021

Richard Douglas Tidwell, age 70, of Nashville Tennessee proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he started a career in the mattress industry.

Richard was special not only to have his birth family but also his family from the Tennessee Orphans Home. Many he continued to have lifelong relationships....

Mar 15, 2021

Mrs. Dana Lynn Dodson age 44 of Bon Aqua, TN. passed away on March 15, 2021 she lost her fight after two long years with metastatic breast cancer. Surrounded by family that she loved and was loved by them slipped into the waiting arms of her family in heaven. She will live through her sons, husband and the memory...

Mar 14, 2021

Charlotte Raye Solee 75, born Noblesville, IN  7 January,1946. Died 14 March, 2021. Charlotte loved doing research on her family history.  She enjoyed simple pleasures - her family, pets, plants & flowers and cooking.

Charlotte is survived by her husband Denis (Solee), son Christopher (Solee), brother Steve Troutman of Sand Springs, OK, aunt Barbara Pollard and numerous...

Mar 12, 2021

When you met, Brenda May Whitcomb, you knew immediately that she was a lady you would never forget.  You could not help but be in awe of how she carried herself with dignity and pride, yet she was very humble with a heart full of compassion and love.

When she committed to something or someone, she gave...

Mar 12, 2021

Emmie Lee Robinson Wetherford, age 98, peacefully slipped into Heavenly rest on March 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, W.A. “Fred” Wetherford, parents, Reuben and Billie Robinson of Chattanooga, brother Allen Robinson of Chattanooga.  She is survived by her daughters: Billie Ann (Louis) Boyte, Mecia Lee Wetherford of Denver, CO; Rebecca Len...

Mar 12, 2021

Howard “Buzz” Sweeney, age 60 passed away on March 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Gloria Sweeney, daughter, Mindy Rutland Davis, brother, Rod Sweeney and great-grandson Mylo Coffey. He is survived by his sons, Brandon (Katie Collins) Sweeney, Shawn Sweeney, daughters Victoria Netherton and Samantha Baker, brother, Jesse Sweeney, ex-wife, Melba Sweeney, 15...

Mar 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, our beloved Brenda Allen was miraculously healed by being called home to heaven by her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.  Born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 25, 1950, she is preceded in death by her father, Charles Bryant Jr., and her mother, Louise Holliman Bryant Gilbert.

She is survived by her husband of...

Mar 10, 2021

Dillon Ray Haselton age 36 passed away on March 10, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Haselton, step-mom Monica Hicks and his sister, Eleisha Perry. He is survived by his mother, Gail Haselton and step-father Tommy Hirsbrunner, father, William (Patsy) Perry, daughter, Lilly Haselton and sister, Krystle (Justin) Clinton, grandmother, Gloria Maxwell, nephews, Christopher Clark,...

Mar 10, 2021

Paul Edward Gaebler age 84, of Cane Ridge TN passed away on March 10, 2021. Preceded in death by parents; Frank and Gertrude Gaebler; sister, Jean (Walter) Mastin; brother, Earnest Gaebler; nephew, Michael Mastin.

Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Mildred F. Gaebler; daughters, Erica (Joe) Beals, Karen Gaebler; granddaughters, Casie (Michael Dolan) Gaebler, Ashley Beals,...