Obituaries

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;...

Apr 12, 2021

Vickie H. Gregory-Age 75, of Kingston Springs, passed away April 12, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband Howard Gregory; son Dale Gregory; parents Evelyn Davis Hawkins and Harold Hawkins. Survived by her daughter April McPherson (Danny Mac); grandchildren Joshua McPherson (Erica) and Katie McPherson; great-grandchildren Kingston McPherson and Colt McPherson; sister Barbara Mayhew (Wayne) several extended...

Apr 12, 2021

Odie H. Adcock, age 89, passed away on April 12, 2021 of Covid 19 complications.  He was born on June 17, 1931 in Dekalb County, Tennessee.  He was the youngest and last survivor of 13 siblings.  He proudly served our country in the Korean War.  He worked for 30 years at the Ford Glass Plant, retiring in 1990.  He...

Apr 11, 2021

Grant Robert Mountain went to Heaven on April 11, 2021. Grant was born on August 20, 2001 in Nashville, TN. to his proud parents Robert and Dawn Mountain. From a young age, Grant had a happy energy, quick mind and athletic ability. Grant excelled at tennis. Playing in tennis tournaments, Grant was blessed to develop friendships all across the south. Grant...

Apr 11, 2021

Ann Sappenfield will be remembered as a loving wife of 58 years, mother, Mimi, soon to be great grandma, daughter, sister, friend, and servant of God. Ann was born July 14th 1938 in Hastings, Michigan. She passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11th 2021 at Barton House in Nashville Tennessee surrounded by family and a loving staff.  She...

Apr 10, 2021

Dimple Annette Blaylock age 83, of Primm Springs, TN passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2021.  Dimple was a loving wife for 65 years to Michael Blaylock also a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending fun times and laughter with her family.

She was born in Maury County, TN...

Apr 10, 2021

Sharon (Sherry) Renee Cox, of Pegram, TN passed away on April 10 2021 at the home of her sweet caregiver Vicki Blade at the age of 58 years old. She was born in Nashville, TN on August 12, 1962. She attended Bellevue High School and graduated from Nashville Christian School. Sherry loved her niece and nephew, Garrett & Olivia...

Apr 9, 2021

David Viehe Blackburn passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born October 27, 1941 and was preceded in death by Dr. and Mrs. Winfrey P. Blackburn of Frankfurt, Kentucky, and brother Dr. John P. Blackburn(Donna) of Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Blackburn of Nashville, Tennessee,...

Apr 8, 2021

Samuel Timothy LaPenna, age 26, passed away on April 8, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Julie LaPenna, maternal grandparents, Jane Tarkington, Joe and Bonnie Taggert, paternal grandparents, Ralph and Elizabeth LaPenna, siblings, Andrew LaPenna, Julianne (Josh Conner) LaPenna, Jacqueline LaPenna, Jillian (Ben Beavers) LaPenna, Caroline (Chandler Peck) LaPenna, Elizabeth (Scott) Sterling, Rachel LaPenna, Joshua LaPenna,...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert Wayne Hall passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Billiedean Hall, brother, Cody Hall, grandparents, Deborah and Billy Nalls and grandmother, Stephanie Sermsai.

Robby graduated from Cheatham County High School. His favorite hobbies were playing the drums and video games. He was a born-again Christian who loved animals and...

Apr 5, 2021

Betty Jane (Anthony) Jones was born to Walter and Nita Anthony on November 6, 1934 in Staunton, Virginia.  She had eight siblings and is survived by her sister Jean Massey and her sister Jo Pinnard.

She served in the Salvation Army from 1955 - 1967 where she taught herself to play the piano and read hymn sheet music....

Apr 4, 2021

Benedict Guilford (“Ford”) Ray left us on April 4, 2021 at the age of 22. Born on March 14, 1999, Ford grew up in Nashville, attended Harding Academy and graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy, where he was an All-State swimmer. As effortlessly gifted in the classroom as he was in the water, Ford later earned conference all-academic honors while...