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)...
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...
Marie Nicole Harden
Mar 18, 2025
Marie Nicole “Nikki” Harden, born on January 2, 1977, passed away on March 18, 2025, leaving behind memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who loved her. A beacon of strength and joy, Nikki was known for her unwavering dedication to her faith, family, and friends. Her loyalty and determination shone brightly.
Nikki is survived by her children...
Ruel Oquindo
Mar 18, 2025
Ruel Vasquez Oquindo, aged 57, passed away on March 18, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee and was an alumnus of Don Bosco Technical Institute in Mandaluyong, Philippines. Ruel was a kind and gentle man who was deeply loved by his whole family.
Ruel loved music - especially 80’s British pop-punk - and was an excellent...
Bobbie Nell Benick
Mar 18, 2025
Bobbie Nell Benick of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully with her children by her side on March 18, 2025 at the age of 85.
Bobbie was born November 17, 1939 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to Herman and Jewell Pannell. Her family moved to Memphis, TN in 1949 where she attended Humes High School and received her high school diploma. Shortly after, fate...
Mark Hortian
Mar 18, 2025
Mark Hortian, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully March 18, 2025 at the age of 73. Originally from Long Island, New York, Mark loved his friends and family there, but he moved his family to Nashville in pursuit of a quieter, more peaceful lifestyle. Mark enjoyed a wide variety of things that life had to...
Dorothy "Dot" L. Holcomb
Mar 17, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” L. Holcomb entered her heavenly home on March 17, 2025, at the age of 90 years. She was born to Frances and Milton Moody, Sr. on September 25, 1934, in Nashville, TN. Dot always dreamed of becoming a nurse and she pursued her passion in the middle years of her life, graduating as a Cum laude RN from...
Rosemary Shelton
Mar 16, 2025
Rosemary Shelton, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 15, 1932, to Rose and Milton Cooke. She moved to Nashville in 1968. Family was extremely important to Rosemary, and she was a tremendously devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel, and she was an...
Mary Jo Sanders
Mar 15, 2025
Heaven rejoices in the homecoming of Mary Jo Sanders, who passed from this life in her home on Saturday, March 15th at the age of 87.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Fearl “Babe” and Fannie Ruth Fore Eaves, Mary Jo grew up with a love for learning and a heart for service. She graduated from Central High School in...
Nancy Stephenson Merkling
Mar 12, 2025
Nancy Harper Stephenson Merkling, 81, of Stewart, TN, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.
Nancy was a colorful lady who loved sparkles, flowers, and watching her grandchildren dance. She loved life and it was never a dull moment around her! She was a loving mother who devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by children,...
Roscoe Coleman Cutsinger III
Mar 11, 2025
R.C. “Buddy” Cutsinger, 80, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, friendship, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born in Zanesville, OH, on August 21, 1944, to Roscoe and Helen Cutsinger, Buddy moved to Nashville during his childhood with his mother, Helen. He was a proud graduate of Hillsboro High School and went on to earn...
Linda Mangrum
Mar 11, 2025
Linda Sue Young was born on May 13, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Jewel Hardcastle Young and Stanley Young. She moved to Tennessee at 8 years old to be raised by her maternal grandmother, Mattie Hardcastle.
Linda graduated from West High School in 1959. She married her first husband in 1960 and had 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She...
Kevin Ray Adams
Mar 10, 2025
Kevin Ray Adams, age 65, of Bellevue, Tennessee passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1960, to William Earl Adams and the late Annetta Ray Adams.
Kevin was a gifted carpenter, a master Craftsman taught by his father, William Earl Adams. He enjoyed building creative staircases and unique millwork along with the best in the building...
James Wesley Cantrell
Mar 9, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Wesley Cantrell, age 51, of Nashville, TN, on March 9th. Wesley was born on January 3rd, 1974, in Nashville, to Cinda Smith, and James C. Cantrell. He was a cherished son, devoted big brother, and a loving partner.
Wesley grew up in West Nashville and Bellevue. He developed a...
Kristi Hargrove
Mar 9, 2025
Kristi Lynn (Wilson) Hargrove ran into the arms of Jesus on March 9th, 2025. Born on February 26th, 1966, she was a radiant light to all that knew and loved her. She held several incredible titles throughout her beautiful 59 years of life: daughter, wife, mother, Nonna, sister, cousin, aunt, and devoted friend.
She is preceded in death by her mother,...
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