Obituaries
Joan Nobles
Sep 26, 2023
Joan Nobles, a long time resident of Hot Springs AR, passed away September 26, 2023 in Nashville, TN, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Iowa and was the oldest daughter of three children of Bruce and Irene Larsen. Joan married Virgil Nobles in 1959 and together they raised a daughter.
She was a very hard-working woman...
Sonia Netherton Little
Sep 25, 2023
Sonia Netherton Little, age 52, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 25, 2023, in her hometown of Nashville, TN. She was born on May 30, 1971. Preceded in death by her father, Victor Netherton, nephew, Bailey Rhea, and mother-in-law, Dorothy Brake.
Nonnie was survived by her loving husband, Tim Little; mother, Carolyn Netherton; son, Bo (Madison)...
Dorothy Surratt
Sep 25, 2023
Dorothy Lavone Surratt, age 92, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, James O. Surratt, Sr., parents Shelby Ross Engle and Essie Mae Engle, and 6 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by children, Rebecca (Paul) Biggs, James O. (Debbie) Surratt, Jr., and David (Caroline)...
Jamie Laura Adair
Sep 24, 2023
Jamie Laura Adair, age 26, passed from this life to life eternal on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN, on December 28, 1996, and was living in Knoxville, TN.
She was a graduate from Overton High School and Nashville State Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Political Science. Throughout her life, she had been known...
Lillian Frances Rounds
Sep 22, 2023
Mrs. Lillian Frances Rounds age 88 of Bon Aqua, TN went to heaven at St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN on September 22, 2023.
Lillian was born on October 21, 1934, in Lindenhurst, New York to the late William A. Blum and Frances Susan Ryan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband...
Jeanne Kathleen Turnbull
Sep 22, 2023
Jeanne Kathleen Turnbull, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher, died in the early morning hours of September 22, 2023, a month shy of her 80th birthday after a brief bout with cancer.
She was born on October 21, 1943, to Kathleen and Steven Zaviski in Gary, Indiana. After graduating from Lew Wallace High School in 1961,...
David Clark
Sep 21, 2023
David Y. Clark passed away September 21, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the son of Byron L. and Betty J. Clark who predeased him. David was a graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy and attended Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. A kind and thoughtful man who was loved and will be missed by his many neighbors, friends and family. His brothers Byron...
Mary Geile Dennis
Sep 20, 2023
Our precious Mary Geile Dennis of Franklin TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 20 after a brief illness. Mary spent her final days surrounded by family and music in her home. She was born on April 7, 1937 in Raleigh, NC, where she lived until moving to Nashville in 1970. Mary worked as the executive secretary to the warden...
Donald Bakalar
Sep 20, 2023
Donald Bakalar of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on September 20, 2023, at the age of 66. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 3, 1957 to Jerry and Betty Bakalar.
He enjoyed golf, bowling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Debbie Freeman.
He leaves...
Garnett Hugh Reid
Sep 20, 2023
Garnett Hugh Reid loved his Savior and God’s Word. He was a student of Scripture and loved to teach its truths to others. He was a gifted preacher and teacher who loved his students and church family. He made the Scripture come alive and connect with those who learned from him. He loved his family well. He loved history,...
Virginia "Ginger" Irene Hill Sanford
Sep 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Virginia "Ginger" Irene Hill Sanford
Virginia "Ginger" Irene Hill Sanford, aged 75, passed away on September 18, 2023, in her home in Gallatin, TN.
Ginger was born on January 19, 1948, to parents, Edward E. Hill and Elizabeth B. Hill. The youngest of four children and beloved sister to her siblings.
Upon graduation from Stratford...
William Maxwell Lovell
Sep 17, 2023
William Maxwell Lovell, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2023, in Manchester, TN. Born on January 23, 1945, in Nashville, TN, he was a man who touched the lives of many with his quick wit, great sense of humor, and hardworking nature.
He is survived by his loving wife Natallia Kaptur, sister Donna Lovell and...
Julian "Hal" Halifax Mayo, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Julian "Hal" Halifax Mayo Jr., affectionately known as Hal, passed away on September 16, 2023, leaving behind a tremendous legacy. He was born on July 18, 1939, the beloved son of Julian Halifax Mayo Sr. and Sara Evelyn Ellis Mayo.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 memorable years, Jan Connell Mayo. Their love was the cornerstone of...
Rebecca "Paulette" Cole
Sep 16, 2023
Rebecca Paulette McCampbell Cole, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1949, in Camden, TN
Preceding Paulette in death were her beloved husband Darrell Cole, son Jeffrey Cole, as well as her parents Rebecca Garner McCampbell and Paul Samuel McCampbell.
Paulette leaves behind a legacy and an unfading impact on the lives of her surviving...
Dwayne David Roberts
Sep 15, 2023
Dwayne Roberts, passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on January 24, 1945, in Nashville, TN.
Preceded in death by his brothers Walter Roberts, Tommy Roberts and twin sister Elaine Roberts.
He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Roberts; sons Thomas (Tara) Roberts, John Roberts; stepchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Swanson, Angela Ingram, Anthony (Eran)...
Teressa "Nana" Gardner
Sep 13, 2023
Teressa "Nana" Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 59 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born on October 22, 1963, in Dickson, Tennessee, she was a vibrant soul who lived her life to the fullest.
Teressa is preceded in death by her son, Buddy, sister, Darlene, niece, Sandy, nephew, Joe Luna and grandparents,...
Maj. Wayne "Pops" E. Plump, USAF
Sep 12, 2023
Maj. Wayne “Pops” E. Plump, USAF Wayne Edward Plump, 81, of Nashville, TN, passed away September 12, 2023. Wayne was born March 19, 1942, to Norman August and Madeline LeMon Plump of Tekoppel Ave. Wayne grew up active in St. Paul’s UCC, graduated from Reitz H.S., married Virginia ‘Ginny’ Timberlake (1964), and flew for the USAF for 20...
Joseph William Brooks
Sep 11, 2023
Mr. Joseph William Brooks, Jr. of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 84 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on November 16, 1938, in Monette, Arkansas to Joe and Sylvia Brooks.
He graduated from Holcomb High School in 1958. After high school, Joe served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. In 1970, he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master’s in...
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