Obituaries

Stephanie Bruce

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...

Lavada Mcdaniel

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...

Charles Gill Sr.

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...

Donna Oliver

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,...

Richard Tidwell

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....

Dana Dodson

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...

Charlotte Solee

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...

Brenda Whitcomb

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...

Emmie Wetherford

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...

Howard "Buzz" Sweeney

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...

Brenda Allen

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...

Dillon Haselton

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,...

Paul Gaebler

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,...

Margaret Gossett

Mar 10, 2021

Margaret Sue Gossett, age 89 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice on March 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest C. Gossett, parents Hershel Criswell and Lula Anglin Criswell and four sisters. She is survived by, Sandra (Gilbert) Holt, grandchildren, Rachel (Patrick) O’Rourke, Josh (Elizabeth) Holt, great-grandchildren, Ryan O’Rourke and Keaton O’Rourke....

Leah Crain

Mar 9, 2021

Leah Sutton Crain age 85 passed away on March 9, 2021. She is preceded in death by the love of her life for over 40 years Jerry Crain. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Mike) Kennedy, grandson, Daniel (Marty) Kennedy, great-grandchildren, Lyla, Boyd and Eleanor Kennedy.

Leah was a hard worker she worked as a clerk...

Larry Adkins

Mar 7, 2021

Larry Joseph Adkins age 77, passed away on March 7, 2021 after battling Pulmonary Fibrosis. Larry was a retired firefighter with the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, where he dedicated 47 years of his life, 23 years fighting fire and 24 years in administration as a Captain (Logistics). Larry was a kind and caring man and he loved me and...

Mary Valentine

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Ann Valentine passed away on March 7,2021. She was known for her love for God and had a passion for teaching her Sunday school class. Mary traveled for many years in a gospel group and faithful to her bible study

Mary is survived by children Eovaghn Aldridge, Sheryl Love, Jimmy Valentine Jr. , Travis...

Charles Wack

Mar 7, 2021

Charles Gaylord Wack (Chuck), age 84, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a short illness. Chuck was born on November 6, 1936 in Lorain, OH to Carl Wack and Mayme (Durjava) Wack. His early education included Avon High School, Avon, OH and The Kiski Preparatory Academy, Saltsburg, PA. He served in the United...

Shirley Darks

Mar 6, 2021

Born in Nashville, TN. on March 29, 1941

Departed on March 6, 2021 and resided in Nashville, TN.

Graveside Service: Harpeth Hills Memory GardensWednesday March 10, 2021 3:00pm

Mrs. Shirley L. Darks age 79, of Nashville, TN. passed away on March 6, 2021 at St. Thomas West.

Mrs. Darks was born...

Irvine Cunningham

Mar 6, 2021

Cilicia Irvine Daugherty Cunningham, age 89, of Fairview, TN passed away Saturday March 6, 2021.  She loved her family and was always willing to do anything to help others. She was a lifelong member of the Fairview Church of Christ. Irvine was an active member  of the Fairview Family and Community Education club for 38 years including serving as...