Obituaries
Kenneth Lloyd
Dec 18, 2024
Kenneth Michael Lloyd, M.D., FACR, died peacefully at home on December 18, 2024, in Nashville, TN, at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Sharon Doyle Lloyd.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Amanda Jane Lloyd Anand (Vaibhav), and granddaughter, Abigail Grace Caldwell Anand, of Nashville, TN; brother John Leslie Lloyd (Brenda)...
Hazel Marie Buttrey
Apr 11, 2025
Hazel Marie Buttrey, born on September 9, 1927, in Bon Aqua, TN, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Franklin, TN.
Preceded in death by her loving husband Finis Edward “Ed” Buttrey; brothers John Tidwell, Harvel Tidwell; sister Jewel Daugherty; parents Lewis E Tidwell and Annie Lee Tidwell.
Survived by her children Harold (Sue) Buttrey, Neva Buttrey, Teresa (Donnie) Harris; grandchildren James...
Lewis Solomon
Apr 9, 2025
Lewis (“Lou”) Anthony George Solomon, Sr.
October 27, 1931 - April 9, 2025Lewis (“Lou”) Anthony George Solomon, Sr., of Kingston Springs,Tennessee, departed from this world on April 9, 2025 at the age of 93.He was a warm and generous friend and a devoted husband and father.
Lou was born on October 27, 1931 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Rose Marie and Samuel B....
Shirley Ann Beech
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Beech, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Dickson, TN. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Madison, TN.
Preceding her in death is her parents, Richard and Katherine McGee, and her brothers William, Tommy, and Richard McGee, as well as her sister Dorothy Layton.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve Beech; daughter Shana (Ryan) Vehling; grandchildren...
Shirley Carter Robert
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Carter Robert, widow of James R. Robert, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who filled the lives of those around her with warmth and compassion.
Survived by her loving children Billy Joe (Debbie) Carter, Jonathan Lee (Kathy) Carter, Jan Carter Stumbo, Jean C. Atkinson, James Ralph (Irene)...
Margie Joyce Pedigo
Apr 4, 2025
Margie Joyce was born in Coble, Tennessee on April 29, 1942, to James and Eva Lynn. Her family moved to Nashville where she met the love of her life and husband of 60 years Hansford Pedigo.
Being 16, their parents wouldn’t allow them to get married, so they had an uncle drive them to Kentucky, where they were denied but had...
Robert "Bob" Edward Heil
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Heil, who left us on April 1, 2025. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, patience, generosity, and adventurous spirit.
Born in Louisville Kentucky on May 17th, 1939, Bob lived a life full of love and dedication to his family and friends....
James "Norm" Holcombe
Apr 1, 2025
James Norman Holcombe Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Norm is preceded in death by his father, James A. Holcombe; his mother, Margaret C. Holcombe; and his daughter, Kimberly Dawn Holcombe. He is survived by his wife, Dionne; his son, James N. Holcombe Jr. (Liz); his sister, Anne Vaughn (Rev. Bert...
Larry Gordon Thompson
Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Larry Gordon Thompson was born in Nashville, TN on September 25, 1941, to Charles Ray and Lucile Page Thompson. Larry graduated from Cohn High School and went on to complete his Bachelor’s degree at Belmont College. He fostered a successful career as an agent with Provident Life Insurance in the Middle Tennessee area and moved to Illinois in the...
Bradley Hoot
Mar 31, 2025
I was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1942 and have always had the luck of the Irish. I had a loving supportive family which includes my parents, Don and Leona and my brother, Howard. The smartest thing I ever did was marry Cathy—my soulmate and love of my life for over 50 years.
I got a good education at Michigan...
Louise Leonard Black
Mar 30, 2025
Louise Leonard Black, age 84, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Allen Black. Louise was born in Columbus, Georgia, to Alexander Lewis Leonard and Edna Augusta Allen on August 26, 1940. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1958 and earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Robert H. Holt
Mar 30, 2025
Robert H. Holt, affectionately known as "The Chief," peacefully departed this life on March 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on November 27, 1927, in Florence, Alabama, Robert was a beloved son of Ethel Spain Holt and Robert Hightower Holt. He grew up in Collinwood, Tennessee, surrounded by a large family, one of eight children.
A man of remarkable talent and...
Betty Jo Swift
Mar 28, 2025
Betty Jo Clark Swift, 89, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Betty Jo will be remembered for her resilience, sharp sense of humor, and feisty spirit. She was devoted to her family and friends, a constant source of generosity and loyalty. Above all, “Mimi” was cherished...
Dr. Nelson Edward Shankle
Mar 27, 2025
Nelson Edward Shankle, 84, of Nashville Tennessee left us peacefully on March 27, 2025.
Born on October 7, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nelson was the son of C.B. Shankle and Nell Lett Shankle and raised by his stepmother, Mary Francis Lemon. He grew up with two brothers, George and Bob Shankle. Nelson graduated salutatorian from Humboldt High school where his father...
Jack Brent King
Mar 26, 2025
Jack Brent King, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 2, 1934, in Franklin, TN, Jack was a simple man whose great spirit touched all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, both as a mechanic and as a cherished friend to many.
Jack is preceded in death by his loving...
Thomas Yarbrough
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas Heflin Yarbrough was born in Randolph County, Alabama to J. W. Yarbrough and Cordie Lee Sears Yarbrough, April 18, 1931. He passed away on March 26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Homer and Bob; 7 sisters, Mabel, Inez, Eunice, Jean, Nell, Ann, Geardline.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith Yarbrough;...
Earnest Harold Smith
Mar 21, 2025
Mr. Earnest Harold Smith was born in Middlesboro, KY to Simon Sylvester and Myrtle Tye Smith on September 10, 1935. He attended college in Kentucky where he met the love of his life, Alice Goforth and for 67 years, they enjoyed a wonderful life together. Harold was a veteran, and had a lifelong career as an Accountant, working into his...
Larry O'Neal McClerkin
Mar 20, 2025
Mr. Larry O’Neal McClerkin was born on December 23, 1974, in Decaturville, TN to Larry Gene and Betty Jane McClerkin. He moved to Fairview, TN where he met and married the love of his life, Crystal Faulkner. Larry loved fishing and music … country to rap. He enjoyed mowing the grass, working on cars, eating soul and home cooked food,...
Peggy Sue Beard
Mar 20, 2025
Peggy Sue Beard of Franklin, TN passed away March 20, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Peggy was born in Williamson County to James Junior and Mary Roberts Scott on May 2, 1959.
She loved working word search puzzles, being outdoors and in her early years, gardening.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Scott, and is...
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