Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Edward “Ed” Richards age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN. passed away on April 17, 2023, with his family by his side.

Ed was born in Nashville, TN. on February 11, 1949, to the late Edgar Matthew Richards, Sr. and Helen Virginia Gregory Richards. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings,...

Apr 14, 2023

Douglas Wayne Anderson, age 76, from Nashville, Tennessee passed away on April 14, 2023.

Wayne is preceded by his parents Douglas Paty Anderson and Gladys Jean Cubbins Anderson.

Survived by his loving wife of 51 ½ years, Mary Dillahay Anderson, son, Willie Sr (Misty) Anderson, daughters, Stephanie (Jordan) Clifton and Sonya (Jodie) Griggs, 7 grandchildren,...

Apr 14, 2023

Nellie Elise Raymer, age 78, from Williamson County, Fairview Tennessee passed away in Tupelo, Mississippi on April 14, 2023.

Nellie is preceded in death by her father Alvin W. Raymer, mother, Nellie F. Raymer, sisters, Rhonda Mae Burlison and Evelyn Daniel.

Survived by her loving daughter Melissa Diane Davis, granddaughter, Denise E. Johnson (Cullin), sister,...

Apr 13, 2023

Edward Henry Bolte, age 87, passed away April 13, 2023.

Ed was born and raised in Cullman, Alabama. The oldest of three sons to Henry and Edna Bolte, Ed liked to recall how the hardships of farm life in 1940’s rural Alabama became apparent to him at a young age. After having as much fun as he could stand...

Apr 13, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Richard Sanford, age 78, of Nashville, TN. He departed peacefully in his home on April 13, 2023 in Gallatin, TN.

Tom was born on August 23, 1944 in Cookeville, TN to Thomas Reynolds Sanford and Verna Stout Sanford. He enjoyed a close relationship with his sister, Jane,...

Apr 13, 2023

On the 13th April Peter John Rigby of The Firs, Aldborough, England died suddenly from heart failure whilst visiting family in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States, a country he loved and admired. Born in 1940 in Leeds to John and Adelaide Rigby, he grew up in West Yorkshire, attending prep school in the Lake District where he developed his deep love of the countryside,...

Apr 12, 2023

David Wayne Pitcock, age 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennett and Betty Pitcock; brothers, Steve Pitcock, Michael Pitcock; sisters, Cheryl Doub, Vickie Marlin, Faye Shutt; and grandson, Ryan Steelman.

Survived by his children, Tony (Renee) Pitcock, Stacy (Jamie) Steelman;...

Apr 11, 2023

Melanie Dawn Thompson, age 60, from Fairview, Tennessee passed away on April 11, 2023. Melanie was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late William Alton Hutcherson and Wilma Joan Hutcherson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew, William Christopher Mayfield.

Survived by her loving daughters, Amber (Chris) Ryans and Megan Thompson,...

Apr 11, 2023

Jesse G. Pedigo, Jr., age 79, passed away on April 11, 2023. Born March 2, 1944 to the late Jesse G. and Alma Pedigo, Jesse will be deeply missed by his family: his loving wife, Barbara; his children Kelly Farrell-Oliverson (Erik), Brandon (Pamela); step-children Scott Goodner (Angie) and Brett Goodner (Chastity); grandchildren: Hannah Goodner, Madison Farrell, Connor Farrell and Sophie Pedigo; siblings Earl...

Apr 7, 2023

 

William “Allan” Gonce, born on July 18, 1961, age 61, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2023 in Nashville, TN. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends and his two dogs Beau and Bella.

Allan preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gonce, his father, William Leonard Gonce and nephew, Scott Chavez.

Survived by his loving...

Apr 7, 2023

John Dee Russell Spain Jr., PhD. 77, Passed away on April 7, 2023.

John was born on February 16, 1946 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee to the late John Dee Russell Spain, Sr. and Phyllis Ruth Widener; John served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge, John went on to be a police officer in Los Angles,...

Apr 7, 2023

Claude H. Steele, age 85 of Nashville, TN passed peacefully on April 7, 2023 surrounded by his daughters, grandsons and great grandchildren.

Claude was born  June 18, 1937 to the late Norman and Esta Steele.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanette and sister Pauline Boyd.   Survivors include his...

Apr 6, 2023

Mary Katherine McGrady departed this world for her heavenly home on April 6th, 2023, after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer.  She was surrounded by her husband, parents, and siblings in her final hours on earth.  Mary was 38 years old and lived in the Bellevue area of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, John Thomas, and son, Garner.

Mary...

Apr 6, 2023

Our beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed away and will truly be missed. He was the only son born to the late Clarence and Bertha Cox of Fairview, Tn.

Preceded in death by his late wife of 50 years Annie Marie Cox, son Tommy Cox and sister Doris Sullivan.

Survived by his...

Apr 6, 2023

Brent Massey Davidson age 73, of Nashville, TN passed away on April 6, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather, Friend, Mentor, Coach, loving Brother and Vol For Life.

Brent was born on July 11, 1949 to the late Wyly Price Davidson, Jr. and Virginia Massey Davidson in Kingsport, TN. The family...

Apr 6, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce that Barbara Lynn Bach (Lynn) passed away on 4/6/23 after a prolonged illness. Lynn was born on June 19,1949 to Byron Theodore Bach and Martha Ann Coleman Bach in Akron, Ohio. She is predeceased by both of her parents. She is survived by her three siblings, Dr. Carole Ann Bach, Ted Bach...

Apr 5, 2023

Janie Louise West Blackburn 75, a native Nashvillian, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2023. She was a devoted Mama and Meme.

Mama, Meme, sister, aunt, or friend, Janie was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed flower gardening, feeding her birds, reading, watching movies, crosswords, spending time with family...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph Vernon Laws, 85, passed away Monday April 03, 2023 at Alive Hospice, Nashville TN.

The family will welcome visitors at Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens, located at 9090 Highway 100, Nashville TN 37221. Visitation will be Thursday April 6th between 8:30am – 9:30am. Service 9:30am – 10:30am with Burial immediately following.

Joe was born in...

Apr 3, 2023

Mrs. Maria Jones age 56 of Franklin, TN. passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with her family by her side.

Maria was born on July 4, 1966, in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Mexico to Carlos Diaz Marroquin and Evangelina Verdines Alvarad. Growing up Maria was an introverted yet talkative child who loved her many siblings and parents....

Apr 3, 2023

Lewis Letton Elliott, age 83, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine Hansen Elliott, parents, Frederick and Helen Fae Elliott and sister, Freddie Fae Hill.

Survived by sons, John Hansen Elliott, Stephen Hansen (Shannon) Elliott, daughter, Ruth Eleanor (Brian) Bates, grandchildren, Faith Elliott, Michael Elliott, and Eleanor Bates....