Obituaries
John Alan Harrison
Mar 11, 2026
John Alan "Alan" Harrison passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 63.
He was born on May 4, 1962, to the late Robert Calvin Harrison and the late Ann Holley Harrison Heard. Alan was the youngest of four children survived by his brothers Robert (Lisa) Harrison, Stephen (Mary/Sissy), and sister, Kathryn (Ray) McCall. He...
Jeannette Bayuzick
Mar 5, 2026
Jeannette Ann Lyle Bayuzick, age 87, passed away on March 5, 2026. Born on August 24, 1938, in Braddock, PA, she made Nashville, TN her home beginning in 1965.
Jeannette devoted her life to her beloved husband, Robert “Buzzy” Bayuzick, supporting him as he pursued his education and career in Pittsburgh, Denver, Columbus, and ultimately Nashville. Their marriage was a beautiful...
Raymond Bryan Crowell
Mar 4, 2026
Obituary for Raymond Bryan Crowell Raymond, a devoted husband, cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 82 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Mickey Dean Crowell, and his children, Adam (Lisa) and Bryan (Nellie). His grandchildren, Mia, Paul, and Margot Crowell, will also remember him fondly. He...
Arthur Bandy Wenning
Mar 4, 2026
Arthur Bandy Wenning was born on July 15, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee. He passed away on March 4, 2026. Arthur dedicated his career as a computer programmer for IBM and National Life Insurance Company and was known for his technical skills and dedication to his work.
He served in the Navy, reflecting his commitment to his country. Arthur had a passion...
Thomas Hughes
Mar 3, 2026
Thomas R. Hughes, Jr., age 80, passed away on March 3, 2026. He entered Heaven peacefully and is now reunited with Barbara and his loving parents, Thomas R. Hughes, Sr. and Elise Lillian Harris Hughes. He is survived by his cherished sister, Mary Evelyn Hughes Cathey.
Thomas was born on September 25, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee. Much of his childhood was...
Mary Helen Poovey
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Helen (Cannon) Poovey, formerly of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 93 in San Diego, CA. Mary dedicated her life to the care of others as a devoted nurse, serving communities in both Tennessee and California.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lamar Preston Poovey; her sister, Marie Cannon Ward;...
Dennis Martin Nelson
Feb 27, 2026
Dennis Martin Nelson, 73, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Born on June 3, 1952, and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Dennis graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy before attending Emory University in Atlanta. He began his career in the food industry, traveling across the country to help open and manage new restaurants, before eventually returning home to Nashville. There,...
Walter Dotson Mangrum
Feb 27, 2026
Walter Dotson Mangrum passed away on February 27, 2026. He was a beloved husband and father. He served his country in the Korean War. He was a member of River Road Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife (Doris) and son (Victor). Visitation will begin March 5th at 11:30 a. m. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m.
James Wayne Kelly
Feb 26, 2026
James Wayne Kelly, age 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1941, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Jim retired as Plant Manager from Teledyne Firth Sterling after many dedicated years of service. Following retirement, he treasured the time spent on his farm. He had a deep love for his Allis-Chalmers tractors and...
Valerie Marie Rash
Feb 26, 2026
Valerie Marie Rash, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, left this world on February 26, 2026, after courageously battling cancer for six long years. She was born on February 11, 1975, and from the very beginning, Val brought light, laughter, and an unmistakable warmth into the lives of those around her. Her life was marked by love, strength, and...
Lewis Daniel "Danny" Harless Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Lewis Daniel "Danny" Harless, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a long, courageous battle with dementia. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Lewis Daniel Harless, Sr. and Lady Claire Neely Harless. He spent his formative years in many cities, Savannah, Detroit, and Cleveland, but most of his adult life...
Katherine "Kathy" Emmons
Feb 22, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Natalia Emmons was born on April 21, 1941, in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada to Michael and Wasylina Fedak. She passed away on February 22, 2026, surrounded by immense love and her children, Tammy and Jason. She was the most special Baba to her granddaughters Taylor and Carly who she loved, and was loved by, more than anything in...
Lavelle Wood
Feb 22, 2026
Lavelle Mae Wood, a principled and articulate woman of deep faith, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on February 22, 2026. Born on October 9, 1939, in Cherokee, Iowa, Lavelle was the daughter of Mae Labertha Thomassen and James Phillip Brockway.
She grew up in Pella, Iowa, alongside her brother, Jack Brockway, who was married to the late...
Dolores Schnittjer
Feb 20, 2026
Dolores Pearl (Richmond) Schnittjer, a devoted mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 in her home. After a day of sunshine and visiting with friends, she closed her eyes, with her Bible in front of her bookmarked at Psalm 23 and stepped into the arms of our loving Savior. She was surely greeted by her...
Albert Clark Leverette
Feb 19, 2026
Albert Clark Leverette, age 74 of Madison, TN, passed on February 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.
Albert was born January 23, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Albert Jenkins Leverette and Beatrice Odell Bateman. He was a retired window washer.
Preceded in death by his grandparents: Oliver Jenkins Leverette and Annie Price Watts Leverette; Uncle Frank Leverette and Aunt...
Tommy Garland Potts, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Tommy Potts Sr. was born September 25, 1942, in Nashville, TN. He passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by family and hospice nurse, Carol Wilson RN.
He performed forty years of service as a member of the Nashville Fire Department (1964-2004) and eventually held the highest rank of Captain. He was a 32nd degree Mason,...
Barbara Jane Holloway
Feb 16, 2026
Barbara Jane Holloway was born on August 27th, 1957, in Nashville Tennessee. She transitioned into peace on February 16th, 2026 at the age of 68 surrounded by an abundance of love.
We wish to acknowledge our family angel Teresa Potter our boots on the ground our connector to Barbara’s world and residence family. Thank you Fran Clippard at The Center for...
Abida Brawley
Feb 14, 2026
Abida Brawley, lovingly known as Abi, passed away peacefully at home on 14 February 2026.Born in Bombay, India, on 18 October 1941, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rahim Baksh and Hajira Begum. From the very beginning, Abi lived life on her own terms. She was spirited, independent, and entirely unforgettable; a woman who left a lasting impression...
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