Obituaries
Ken Lavender
Jun 16, 2025
Ken Lavender age 85 of Lyles,TN passed away on June 16, 2025. No services at this time.
Edna Ann Locke
Jun 16, 2025
Edna Ann Locke, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away Monday June 16,2025 at her home. Born January 3, 1952, to the late Charles James Kelley Sr and Frances Irene Kelley of Bellevue.
Ann was raised in West Nashville and was a 1970 graduate of Hume Fogg High School where she studied cosmetology. It was there she met her...
John Henry Sangervasi
Jun 16, 2025
Sangervasi, John Henry, 91, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1934 in Southborough, Massachusetts to Enrico and Edith Sangervasi . A first generation American, John was a hard worker, accomplished engineer, devoted husband and loving family man. His career as an engineer spanned 5 decades, and stories from his travels to Singapore with General...
Merritt Lynn White
Jun 15, 2025
Merritt Lynn White, known to all as M.L., was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who graced our lives with his selflessness and unwavering faith. Born on March 29, 1938, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He embarked on his life journey with integrity and a commitment to serving God, family, and others.
Preceded in death by his father Merritt Lynn White, Sr.;...
Emma J. Taylor
Jun 11, 2025
Emma Jeanettie Taylor, cherished mother, wife, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 24, 1930 in Hillsboro, Tennessee, she was known by everyone for her warmth and love for life. She was a constant presence in her family's businesses and community events.
Emma attended local schools and was a...
John Gouldener
Jun 10, 2025
John David Gouldener, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to William and Audrey Gouldener and remained a proud Nashvillian his entire life.
He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Cathy, with whom he shared a deep and enduring love. Together, they built a life filled...
Kathy Thomas
Jun 7, 2025
Kathy Thomas was born on September 29, 1959, to Charles and Emily Thomas, and departed from this world on June 7, 2025. As she walks into eternity, her legacy continues to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Kathy is survived by her sisters, Sherry L. Thomas, and Elizabeth Ann Primeaux; nieces, Ashley Lynn, Kathryn Elizabeth, and Christy LeeAnn.
With...
Mathai Yohannan
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of M. JohnFebruary 22, 1937 – June 4, 2025It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Mr. M. John. He lived a remarkable 88 years marked by compassion, service, and leadership.Mr. John was a loving Father, devoted husband, tireless philanthropist and respected businessman. He dedicated his life to the betterment...
Zaylee Elizabeth Carder
Jun 4, 2025
Zaylee Elizabeth Carder came into our lives on May 30, 2025 and passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Although Zaylee’s time here with us was cut short, the impact she had on our hearts is immeasurable. She brought so much happiness, love and joy to mother, Delayna and her family.
Zaylee is survived by mother Delayna Carder, sister, Kaylynn Covey,...
Dr. Sam Solaty
Jun 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Sam Solaty
August 23, 1960 – June 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Dr. Sam Solaty on June 3, 2025. A devoted physician, loving father, and cherished friend, he dedicated his life to the healing and care of others—both in his profession and in his everyday...
Beulah Irene Vaughn
May 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Beulah Irene Vaughn
December 31, 1945 – May 31, 2025
Beulah Irene Vaughn, of Lyles, Tennessee, passed away while at peace surrounded by love. Born on December 31, 1945, Beulah lived a life defined by her unconditional love, fierce devotion, and selfless dedication to her family.
A proud mother, Beulah, is survived by her children Ritchie, Tomeka, and Damian....
Nell H. Ross
May 30, 2025
Nell Ross, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. She was born on July 6. 1929, to the late Roy and LaRue Myers in Hollow Rock, Tennessee.
Nell graduated from Hollow Rock -Bruceton Central High School in 1947. She married Billy Ross, Sr. and after a few years, moved to Nashville. Nell accepted Christ as her Savior as a...
Debra Louise McCord
May 29, 2025
Mrs. Debra Louise McCord, of Lyles, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 71 years old. Debra is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Grames Ursery and Doris Louise Ursery. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul McCord, children, Shonna Carnley (Wendell), Debra Harding (Daniel), Allen Dewey Frederick, and Kayla Lockhart (John Harris), along...
David W Furtwengler
May 28, 2025
David Willis Furtwengler, age 55, went home to be with His Lord and Savior, May 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at Vanderbilt Hospital after a year long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He had a stem cell transplant October 1, 2024 (his second birthday) and he was cancer free, but he had multiple transplant complications. During his treatment, Dave encouraged...
Kay Holladay Gunckel
May 27, 2025
Kay Holladay Gunckel
July 4, 1961 - May 27, 2025
Kay Holladay Gunckel, age 63, of Fairview, TN passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 4, 1961, Kay lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion to family, and a deep commitment to serving others.
Kay earned her degree in Administrative Law in the mid-1990s and went on...
Roger Dale Rust
May 27, 2025
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Roger Dale Rust, of Lyles, TN, a loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away at age 77.
Roger was born March 23, 1948 in Kingston Springs, TN to Arthur “Buck” Jessie Rust, Jr. and Johnnie Todd (Holt) Rust. Roger graduated from Bellevue High School where he played on the Owls football team and was...
Billy Joe Felker
May 25, 2025
Billy Joe Felker passed away May 25th, 2025 at the age of 87 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He is preceded in death by his father Andrew Elmer Felker, mother Ada Estelle Felker and siblings Lloyd, Eva and Sadie. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Gwynn Felker, sons Greg (Belinda) Felker, Mark (Carole) Felker, Eric...
Georgia Maxine Crouch West DeGeorge
May 25, 2025
Georgia Maxine Crouch West DeGeorge, age 98 departed her earthly life on May 25, 2025.
Georgia was born in Pickett County, TN on October 15, 1926.
Preceded in death by parents, Rosier and Artie Vincent Crouch; brothers, James Olen, Norman, Wendel and Bud Crouch; sisters Vivian and Jean; husband and father of her of children Kerby O. West; sons, Kerby D., Wayne...
Jerry A. Mays
May 24, 2025
Jerry A. Mays, known to most as “Poppy,” passed away peacefully surrounded by love. He left this world with dignity, his Marine cover on and draped in the flag he served under with honor.Poppy was a strong, constant presence in the lives of those who knew him. He loved his family deeply and showed that love in quiet ways through...
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