Obituaries

Apr 4, 2021

Wayne “Buster” Spencer age 58 passed away on April 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kelvin Spencer. He is survived by his wife of 40+ years Debra Spencer, sons, John Wayne Spencer, JR and Randy Spencer, step-daughters, Misty Warren and Casey (Curtis) Denning, sister, Darlene Spencer.

A Loving husband and father, Wayne was...

Apr 3, 2021

Mrs. JoAnn Gossett age 74, of Fairview, TN. passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 3, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

JoAnn was born in Springfield, IL. on December 5, 1946 to Jerome Francis Reilly and Lillian Agnes Otto Reilly. JoAnn had a lifelong passion for education and after teaching for twenty years, she returned...

Apr 2, 2021

BARBARA MILLER- McCORMICK Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. well known Songwriter, went to Heaven, on Good Friday. Her Loving Husband, Bob McCormick was with her. Service will be conducted at Harpeth Hills Memory Garden..9090 Hwy.100, Nashville, Tennessee, 37221. Grandson, Rev. Stephen Moore will officiate.

Viewing will be Friday April 9, 2021..(12:00 P.M. to 2:30...

Apr 1, 2021

Doreen G. Matheney age 74 passed away on April 1, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Helen Garrett.

Survived by loving husband, Jim Matheney; son, Manous Bracey IV; sister, Helen Lowe; fur baby, Bella.

Doreen loved reading, feeding the birds, and watching Vanderbilt and UT games.

There will be visitation at...

Apr 1, 2021

The joy, laughter, love and smiles brought by Edward York Gerlock for 62 years will remain long after his passing at Alive Hospice on April 1, 2021. York will be remembered for his love for family and friends and his many gifts he freely and happily shared. He had a 30-year commitment to his job at Goodwill Industries, where...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert Steven “Bobby” Buchanan, age 49 passed away on March 30, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Kristi Alexander Buchanan, parents, Charlie and Pat Buchanan, father-in-law Bobby Locklin, brother, Chris (Melanie) Buchanan, sister, Rhonda (David) Oliphant, brothers-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Alexander, Steven Alexander, Jason Alexander, Brian Alexander and Bobby Alexander, sister-in-law, Angel (Rebecca) Macke, Uncles,...

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Reba DePriest age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away on March 30, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center.

Mrs. Reba was born on February 16, 1947 to the late Charles Parrish and Margaret Phillips Parrish. Reba enjoyed motorcycle riding, boating and traveling.

Survivors include her husband; Edwin Thomas “Ed” DePriest, Franklin, TN., son; Tim DePriest,...

Mar 30, 2021

Lidia Haydee Moreno, of Nashville, TN, age 77 passed away on 30 March 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  Lidia was born on 21 July, 1943 to her best friend and mother Marta Sosa.  Lidia was known for her devotion to her sons, grandchildren, and close friends. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, walking, water aerobics, and...

Mar 29, 2021

Hazel Aline Wilmoth Boswell was born on June 27,1925 to Harvey B. and Mary Ina Wilmoth.

Hazel was known for her love home and family. She was employed with US Tobacco for about 40 years. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles and cooking. After retirement before she had the strokes. She traveled on several trips with her daughter...

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,...