Obituaries

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Dec 18, 2021

Helen Brown, 96, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.

She was born October 26, 1925, to the late Jesse Carl and Robbie Lee Holt Warren.

Helen was a lifelong resident of Nashville. She was also a lifelong member of Judson Baptist Church, where she founded and directed the Preschool Kindergarten Program for over...

Ronnie "Pops" Wright

Ronnie "Pops" Wright

Dec 17, 2021

Ronnie “Pops” Wright- Age 77, of Franklin, passed away December 17, 2021.

Ronnie was a good man that loved God, his country, and his family. He was a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ for many years, a Veteran in the United States Air Force, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After his service to...

Jerry Lee Harris

Jerry Lee Harris

Dec 17, 2021

Jerry Lee Harris, 76, of Primm Springs, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 17th after a sudden illness.

Jerry was born in Ottumwa, IA, to LaVerne and Muriel Harris on June 26, 1945. He grew up on a farm in rural Northeast Missouri and at one point had the unique experience...

Molly Nolen

Molly Nolen

Dec 17, 2021

Molly L. Nolen-Age 92, of Nashville, passed away December 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband, James Blackwell Nolen; daughter, Suzanne Helen Midgett. Survived by daughter, Cathy Nolen; grandchildren Mike Midgett & Amy Midgett; great-grandchild Nolan Midgett; several extended family and friends.

A Graveside service will be held 12:30pm, Tuesday, December 21st with visitation...

Karen East Gilbert

Karen East Gilbert

Dec 16, 2021

Karen East Gilbert, age 80, passed away on December 16, 2021, surrounded by family.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Rodney Carson Gilbert, and children Leigh Anne Hodge (Jeff); Leslie Carol Dove (Ty); Rodney Bradley Gilbert; Paul David Gilbert (Lee Anne); and Stephanie Simone Gilbert (Chris Phillips).  She also is survived by sixteen grandchildren and seven...

Johnny William Adams Iii

Johnny William Adams Iii

Dec 15, 2021

Johnny William Adams III, 46, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Johnny was born May 23, 1975, to Sue and Johnny Adams Jr.

He was a very kind and loving man. Johnny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to help with the homeless.

Johnny was preceded in death...

Margie "Joan" Krantz

Margie "Joan" Krantz

Dec 13, 2021

Margie “Joan” Krantz, age 77, passed away peaceful at home on December 13, 2021

Preceded in death by her loving husband James Krantz, parents: Harold Smith and Margie Sloan, grandson: Zachary Austin Krantz.

Survived by sons: Jason David (Ashley Hornsby) Krantz, John (Diane) Krantz, grandchildren: Kaitlyn Krantz, Jacob Krantz, Natalie Krantz, Matthew Krantz, Trevor Krantz,...

Mary Ann Adkins

Mary Ann Adkins

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Ann Adkins, age 76, of Pegram, TN, passed peacefully on December 10, 2021 at the home of her son in Nashville.  She was surrounded by her loving family and loyal dog as she went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Mary was born in Nashville, TN on August 9, 1945, and was raised in a...

Arlene Carol Hightower White

Arlene Carol Hightower White

Dec 10, 2021

Arlene Carol Hightower White, 83 passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. Arlene was born on December 18, 1937, to Morris and Katherine Hightower. A native Nashvillian and a graduate of Hillsboro High School, Arlene could scarcely go anywhere in town without running into a dear friend. While she had a talent for gardening, was involved in Bible study,...

Jon Barry Stump

Jon Barry Stump

Dec 10, 2021

Jon Barry Stump passed away suddenly and peacefully at home December 10, 2021.

He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 7, 1948. He was preceded in death by parents, Norma and Burch Stump and niece, Ashley Gardner.

Jon is survived by his wife; Sue McCall, daughters; Amy Stump, Lindsay...

George J. Holland

George J. Holland

Dec 10, 2021

George J. Holland, 87, passed away December 10, 2021 at TriStar Skyline Hospital, Nashville, TN.

George was born on July 29, 1934, in Davidson County to the late James Melvin and Mary Frances Jacob Holland.  In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his sisters, Melvine, Mildred and Mary Katherine. ...

Thomas "Wayne" Hess

Thomas "Wayne" Hess

Dec 9, 2021

Thomas “Wayne” Hess, age 81, passed away on December 9, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents Jake Hess and Ethel Stevens Hess.

Survived by loving wife Patricia Hess, son: Stuart (Candy) Fisher, daughter: Joyce (Jeff) Wingo, granddaughters: Megan (Kevin) Snider, Ashley (Noah) Blackburn, grandsons: Andrew Fisher, Quentin (Tera) Manning, great granddaughters: Tessa Snider, Ryleigh...

William Smith

William Smith

Dec 8, 2021

William Ashby Smith, Jr., son of the late Eugie Lawler Minor and William Ashby Smith, Sr. passed away Wednesday morning, December 8,2021 in Nashville, TN.  He was survived by his sons Turner Ashby Smith and Patrick Cleburne Ashby Smith, his grandchildren Rome Ashby Smith and Carlin Ann Smith.

Mr. Smith was born in Red Bay,...

William Smith, Jr.

William Smith, Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

William Ashby Smith, Jr., son of the late Eugie Lawler Minor and William Ashby Smith, Sr. passed away Wednesday morning, December 8,2021 in Nashville, TN.  He was survived by his sons Turner Ashby Smith and Patrick Cleburne Ashby Smith, his grandchildren Rome Ashby Smith and Carlin Ann Smith.

Mr. Smith was born in Red Bay,...

Billy P. Mcfall

Billy P. Mcfall

Dec 7, 2021

Billy P. McFall, age 68, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long battle with dementia.

He was born in 1953 in what was then Madison College, TN, to the late Leonard and Lucy Ann Grider McFall.  When Bill was five, the family settled on a small farm in Russell County, KY. Bill...

Sandra Kay Cooper

Sandra Kay Cooper

Dec 7, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Jones Cooper of Pegram Tennessee, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2021 at the age of 70.

Born on December 18, 1950, she was preceded in death by her parents David & Leona Jones; sisters, Pam Simpkins and Margaret Scarbrough. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 33 years, Gary Cooper; children, Kenneth...

Ruby Doris Beasley Nash

Ruby Doris Beasley Nash

Dec 5, 2021

Nash, Ruby Doris Beasley –

Age 95 of Nashville, born May 14, 1926 and died December 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur Vardon Nash. Also preceded by parents E.J. and Lecie Fly Beasley; brother Horace Beasley; sisters, Jewell Beasley, Allene Houston, Inis Pucket and Jean Loveless; two nephews Mark Loveless and Larry Houston....

Kenneth Green

Kenneth Green

Dec 4, 2021

Gospel Preacher Kenneth Ray Green age, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully into his heavenly home December 4, 2021.

Ken was born in Plymouth, Indiana, November 21, 1941. He was the loving son of the late Charlie C. Green and Gladys M. Green. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his...

David Stein

David Stein

Dec 4, 2021

David Stein, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2021. Preceded in death by mother: Martha Stein, brother: Larry (Wilma) Stein, parents-in-law: John and Corine Burnett.

Survived by loving wife of 49 years Vicki Stein, daughter: Lisa (Timothy) Killingsworth, son: Bart (Caitlin) Stein, grandson: Taylor Killingsworth, granddaughters: Maggie Killingsworth, MJ Stein,...

William "Terry" Amonette

William "Terry" Amonette

Dec 3, 2021

William “Terry” Amonette, Jr., age 49, of Manchester, Tennessee tragically left this world on Friday, December 3, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years Jonnita M. Amonette, daughter: Schenley Chambers, sons: Jacob Amonette, Noah Amonette, his parents: William T. Amonette, Sr. and Sherry Lewis, his sister: Mary Childress, and other extended family.

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