Obituaries
Carolyn Modisher
Jan 3, 2026
Carolyn Ruth Pierce Modisher was born October 29, 1921 and died January 3, 2026. She is survived by daughter Christine Modisher, son James Modisher (Susi), grandchildren Heidi Steele (Garrick) and Dustin Modisher (Jen Brown), and great grandson Gavin Steele.
Carolyn was born to Frank and Nellie Pierce in Painted Post, New York on a farm where they grew and picked strawberries...
Ernest Benjamin "Toby" Quinn Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Our beloved Toby was born in Nashville, TN on September 19, 1934, and died in St. Thomas West on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Toby is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest B. Quinn and Alice S. Quinn, and his sister, Ameila (Roland) Johnson. He is survived by his devoted wife whom he only referred to...
Rosemary Hayes
Jan 2, 2026
Rosemary Hayes, 79, of Nashville Tennessee, born December 20, 1946, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on January 2, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilliam Edison, Margaret Lee, her stepfather Harold E. Lee, her son Billy Butler, and sister Patricia Givens. She is survived by her loving son Jonathan P. Hayes and his wife...
Kathryn "Kay" Overfield
Jan 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathryn Hamilton Jones Overfield, lovingly known as Kay, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 85. Kay was born at Vanderbilt Hospital, on Christmas Day in 1940, to the late William Reuben Jones and the late Laura Lee Lassiter Jones. She was an only child. A lifelong Nashville...
Venable Lane Lewis III
Jan 1, 2026
Venable Lane Lewis III
(May 23, 1933 – January 1, 2026)
Venable Lane "Lane" Lewis III, 92, of Nashville, passed away on January 1, 2026. Born to the late Venable Lane Lewis Jr. and Janet Rife Lewis, he grew up in McMinnville, graduating from Central High School in 1951.
A proud U.S. Army veteran and Vanderbilt graduate (Class of 1958), Lane retired after...
Hollister Summers Harrison
Dec 31, 2025
Hollister Summers Harrison, aged 93, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Jacqueline “Jackie” (Croston) Harrison and is survived by his three children: Jeannine “Jennie” Harrison Powell of Jacksonville, FL, David Summers Harrison of Nashville, TN and Laura Hollister Suzanne Harrison of Franklin, TN. He is grandfather to three...
Judy Davis Foxall
Dec 29, 2025
Judy Davis Foxall of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday December 29, 2025 at the age of 85.
Ms. Foxall was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Foxall, Jr. She is survived by her children, John Garner (Shay), Paula Eason (Ronnie), James Foxall, III (Beth), and Lynn Gray (Raymond); grandchildren Anna, Macie, Ryan, Johnathan, Keaton, Mandi, Matt, and Michael;...
Elizabeth Garner
Dec 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Garner
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Garner, on December 28th, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Betty was the loving center of our family, and her loss is deeply felt by all who knew her.
Betty was born on August 4, 1939, in Johnstown,...
Wade Raymond Conklin, III
Dec 26, 2025
Wade Raymond Conklin III, 82, passed away surrounded by his family on December 26, 2025. A Nashville native, Wade attended the former West End High School. After graduating from West End, he attended Austin Peay State University before embarking on a highly successful career in the music industry.
Wade was a pioneer who influenced the movement of bringing new genres of...
Geneva M Byrd
Dec 26, 2025
Geneva Anne McMillen Byrd, a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She always had an opinion, but she caringly loved and guided her children, grandchildren, and family. Her children and grandchildren were her world; she cherished them all, there was nothing that she would not do for them.
Geneva was born in Woodbury,...
Frances Ann Jones
Dec 25, 2025
Frances “Ann” Jones, 83, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
A generous and caring woman, her greatest joys came from spending time with her family and the many beloved pets that accompanied her through the years. Her favorite pastimes were bird watching, listening to music and cooking, for which she was quite renowned. Her strawberry cake was legendary and eagerly...
Karen Holman
Dec 24, 2025
Karen Marie Holman was born December 11, 1957 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Harold and Marilyn Pedersen. She grew up in Hollywood, Florida and graduated from Hollywood Hills High School in 1975. She lived in Melbourne, Florida and Eastern Tennessee before meeting the love of her life, Chris, and making her home in Fairview. Karen worked for many years at...
Justin Tyler Shores
Dec 22, 2025
Justin T. Shores, 37, of Thompson's Station, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2025.
Born on June 26, 1988, Justin grew up in Carthage, Tennessee. At the age of 9, he accepted Jesus into his life at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Carthage, a moment that shaped his faith and guided his compassionate journey. He was a man who loved life...
Mittnee Dawn Doub
Dec 21, 2025
Mittnee Dawn Doub was gifted to the world on March 15th, 1963 and she passed from this world on December 21st, 2025 at the age of 62.
Mittnee was preceded in death by her husband James "Jimmy" Doub, her parents Odie and Peggy Foxall, and her brother Ray Foxall.
Mittnee was survived in life by her children Justin Megibben, Alex Doub, Ronnie...
Albert Easley Coleman
Dec 21, 2025
Albert Easley Coleman, age 93, of Nashville, Tennessee, was born on July 7, 1932, in Little Lot, Tennessee, to the late Leonard and Maurine Easley Coleman. He entered eternal rest on December 21, 2025, in Nashville.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet Mayo Coleman; his sisters, Jean Fanning (Clifford) and Nancy...
Eddie Clark
Dec 18, 2025
Eddie Clark, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 12, 1937, he lived an extraordinary life that illuminated the lives of everyone who knew him.
Eddie is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Clark; son, Eddie “Wayne” Clark Jr., daughter, Lorrie Ann Hall (James Hall);...
James Scott Alden
Dec 16, 2025
James Scott Alden, 76, passed away December 16, 2025, in Nashville, TN.
Scott was born on May 21, 1949, in Dallas, TX. He was a graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy and Vanderbilt University. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Scott Alden, mother, Katharine Cartwright Taylor Alden, and nephew Christopher Cartwright Haun.
Scott is survived by his wife, Lisa Chapman...
Mike Kersey
Dec 16, 2025
George Michael “Mike” Kersey was born on June 19, 1952, in Camp Polk, LA, and passed on December 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 73 after battling lung cancer. During his life, Mike lived in Jacksonville Fla for 30 yrs, Charleston, SC for 11 yrs, as well as the Mediterranean Sea, via USS Canopus, USS Trippe, USS...
Vickie Cuzzort
Dec 15, 2025
Vickie Cuzzort, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on November 28, 1951, Vickie's vibrant spirit and passion for creativity brought joy to everyone who knew her.
Vickie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cuzzort; granddaughter, Starlyn Parrish; sister, Terri Halliburton; and brothers, Kenny Wilson, Mark Wilson, Mike...
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