Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

While reading my first semester’s set of essays for English 101 some thirty years ago, I came across a most unexpected find, one that I remember still. It was a closely reasoned, passionate celebration of St Augustine’s response to a contemporary heresy. After finishing, I was even more shocked to find that it seemed to be written by a “pagan.”...

Jul 2, 2021

Floyd Martin Lockamy, 72, passed away in his Nashville home on Friday July 2nd, 2021. Floyd has been a professor at Volunteer State University for the past 8 years which allowed him to share his love of Physics and Mathematics with hundreds of students. He also shared thewisdom from his many years of work in the manufacturing...

Jun 30, 2021

James Fredrick Holt, III, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 30, 2021.

He was the son of the late James F. Holt, Jr. and is survived by his mother Elizabeth Maddux Holt, son, James Andrew Holt of Tampa, FL, sisters, Dede Owens, Susan Roberts (Byron), Kirby Corbitt (Jimmy), Margaret Hudson of Santa...

Jun 29, 2021

William A. “Billy” Hall, age 85, passed away on June 29, 2021.

Survived by wife of 59 years Martha Hall, daughter Regina Hall (Mike) Sullivan, sons Keith (Janit) Hall, and Kevin (Angie) Hall, granddaughter Ann Sullivan, grandsons Ben Sullivan, Kameron (Katie) Hall, Justin Hall, Colton Hall, and Hunter Hall, great grandson Barrett Hall, sister Peggie Davidson and...

Jun 27, 2021

Mary Lois McPherson King age 79 passed away on Sunday June 27, at her residence.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Lois McPherson.

Mary is survived by her devoted husband Hugh Roy King of 48 years, two daughters Mary Lois Irene Cobb, Ann Marie Montz (Jeremy), grandchildren Maxwell Roy Cobb, T.J....

Jun 25, 2021

Barbara Ellen Tweedy, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 due to complications following a heart attack. She was born March 18, 1938 in Savannah, Georgia to Izola and J.C. Moody who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her beloved daughter Donna and beloved son Kristopher.  Barbara lived in Nashville for the...

Jun 24, 2021

Arrangements under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home, Centerville, TN.

Hattie James Peery was born May 13, 2019 and departed from this life on June 24, 2021. Hattie is survived by her parents, Cody and Ashley Peery, maternal grandparents Annette and James Mayes and paternal grandparents Scott and Carol Meeks. Great Grandparents: James and Henryetta Dotson and Roger...

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Nell Garmon age 76, of Nashville, TN. passed away on June 24, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Shirley was born on December 31, 1944 to the late Oval Deening Williams and Alma Willoughby Williams.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Roy Garmon; brothers; Gordon Williams,...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Henry Lee Martin age 60, passed away at his home in Lebanon, TN. on June 22, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Henry was born on December 22, 1960 in Tupelo, MS. to the late Sherman Henry Martin and Eleanor Faye Armstrong Martin.  He was a huge LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints fan, also...

Jun 21, 2021

Noble Clarence Eugene “Gene” Bennett age 84, of Fairview, TN. passed away at his home Monday June 21, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He is also known to his family and friends as Foley, Poley, Bobo, Grasscutter, Daddy, grand paw and great grand paw.  He was a 33rd degree Mason, receiving the tittle of Noble Clarence...

Jun 19, 2021

On June 19th, I laid to rest my lovely husband and father to my children, Lance Corporal Jerry DuBose, who passed away unexpectedly.

Jun 19, 2021

Patricia Alice Kaufman was born May 22, 1924 to Louise Michel and W. LaMont Kaufman in St. Paul, Minnesota and died June 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended St Joseph Academy in St Paul graduating in 1942. In 1944 Patricia enlisted in the US Navy, proudly serving her country for 7 years as a WAVE.  She met her...

Jun 17, 2021

John Joseph Clark, Jr age 79, passed away on June 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Gail Callis, children, John Joseph Clark, III (Carolyn), Lorie Pierce (Vernon), grandchildren, John Joseph Clark, IV, Brandon William Clark, Tina Koehn, Amanda Dobson, Richard Dobson, Adam Dobson, sister, Patricia Singleton, brother, Paul Howard Clark, numerous great-grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces....

Jun 17, 2021

Paul Mason Jones passed away June 17,2021 at the age of 60.

Mason was known for his love of playing the drums and his love of fishing.

Mason is proceeded in death by his parents Wesley and Vera Jones, son Jamie Jones

He is survived by his children Jessie...

Jun 16, 2021

Robby died peacefully in his sleep on June 16th after a courageous battle with various health issues. He graduated from Harpeth High School in 2007. He played baseball for the Indians for three years. He followed in his Pop Pop’s footsteps with his love for Vandy athletics, especially the Boy’s Baseball Team. He also loved the Atlanta Braves, Oakland...

Jun 16, 2021

Shawn Jeffrey Daniel, 48, died unexpectantly on June 16, 2021. He was born August 8, 1972, son of Jerry Daniel and Brenda Andrews Baxter.

Shawn graduated high school in 1990. Following graduation, he served as a Corporal of Marines in the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan and Bouge Field, North Carolina. He married Jennifer...

Jun 15, 2021

Peggy Morris Graham age 97, entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on June 15, 2021.

She was preceded in death by husbands William J. Morris, who died in 1979 and Harry G. Graham, who died in 2010. She lovingly cared for both through extended illnesses. She was born Margaret Louise Tompkins January 31, 1924, in Nashville TN to Henry...

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. William Eric Kotas, age 74, of Nashville, TN, passed away at his home on June 12,2021.

Bill was born in Astoria, NY on April 24, 1947, to the late William Kotas and Frances Burden Kotas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Fordham University on a full scholarship. Bill was in ROTC and subsequently became...

Jun 7, 2021

Sandra Faye Jones (73) passed away suddenly at home June 7, 2021. She was born November 27, 1947, to Helen Buttrey Jones and Priestly Jones who predeceased her.

Sandy was a 1965 graduate of Cohn High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in 1969 followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching in...

Jun 7, 2021

In Loving Memory of Lincoln Robert Anderson It is with the utmost sorrow and pain that we must announce the passing of Lincoln Robert Anderson and his stillbirth on 6/7/21 at 5:34am in Nashville, Tennessee. It was our profound honor and joy to spend time holding him and telling him how much we love him. We will be made...