Obituaries
Ernest Henry "Rocky" Coe
Jan 10, 2026
Ernest Henry “Rocky” Coe went to his eternal home with God on January 10, 2026. Son of Robert Coe and Norma Sneed Coe, Rocky was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He lived there and in Liles, Tennessee in his early years. He and his family later moved to Hickman County, where Rocky attended high school.
Rocky is preceded in death by his...
Carolyn Hubbard Tanner
Jan 9, 2026
Carolyn Hubbard Rains Tanner, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Ripley, TN, on September 24, 1936. Always beautiful, Carolyn was crowned Miss Ripley, Miss Strawberry Festival in Humboldt, and Miss West Tennessee, all while a student at Ripley High School. She maintained strong friendships...
Taimour Hazim Allos
Jan 6, 2026
Taimour Hazim Allos passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2026. Taimour was born in Mosul, Iraq on October 22, 1962. He was the youngest of six children and spent the first 30 years of his life in Iraq. He graduated from the University of Mosul’s School of Engineering in 1986. He also was an avid beekeeper; selling honey was his...
John William Logston Sr. "Bill"
Jan 6, 2026
John William Logston Sr. “Bill”, a devoted family man and cherished friend, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 88. Born on October 30, 1937, Bill lived a life enriched by love, loyalty, and a steadfast dedication to his family and friends.
Bill was known for his generous spirit and relentless determination to support those...
Jeanne Evans Smith
Jan 5, 2026
Jeanne Evans Smith
Nashville Fashion Designer
Jeanne Evans Smith, renown Nashville fashion designer, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1932, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Boyd McCutchen Evans Sr. and Mary Haun Evans.
Jeanne graduated from West High School and went on to attend Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she studied her lifelong passion, fashion...
Ana Maria Vicens
Jan 5, 2026
Ana Maria Vicens, a devoted matriarch whose warmth, wit, and boundless love touched generations, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and lived a life rich with family, culture, and joy.
She is predeceased by her mother, Adela Santos; her father, Ruperto Gonzalez; her beloved husband of 65 years, Agustin Rivera;...
Alda Nadine Burkeen
Jan 3, 2026
Alda Nadine Cox Hutcherson Burkeen was born in Williamson County, Tennessee on February 24, 1930, to the late Clarence and Bertha Martin Cox. She entered eternal rest in Franklin, Tennessee, on January 3, 2026, at the age of 95 years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands Harding Hutcherson and Bobby Burkeen, brother Baxter Cox,...
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...
Maritza Buenahora
Jan 3, 2026
Maritza Buenahora passed away peacefully at home with family on January 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly forty-five years, Dr. Arturo Buenahora Muñoz, her son Carlos Orlando Buenahora, her parents Amelia Ordóñez de Bernal and Carlos Bernal Gonzales, and her brother Jaime Bernal Ordóñez.
Born on October 10, 1937, in Bogotá, Colombia, Maritza studied...
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 “Rosie” Edson Hayes, 79, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on January 2, 2026.
Born in Springfield, Tennessee, on December 20, 1946, to Gilliam Edson and Margaret Lee. Raised by her mother and Stepfather, Harold Lee, Rosie grew up as one of five children and attended Hillwood High School. She raised her family and built her life in...
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...
Barbara Ruth Emerton
Dec 30, 2025
Barbara Ruth Emerton, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on January 5, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on December 30, 2025. Barbara's spirit was one of warmth and generosity, and her commitment to serving others was evident throughout her lifetime.
Barbara is preceded in death by her...
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,...
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