Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Carolyn Gale Crossno, 87 of Nashville, TN passed away on May 12, 2023. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Crossno will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Carolyn was born in Savannah, Tennessee on July 2, 1935, to William Halbert Deberry and Josie Mae Lackey. She graduated...

May 11, 2023

Edith Elaine Patterson, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on May 11, 2023 at the age of 72. Edie was born on February 8, 1951 to the late James Martin and Lois Marie Pewitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Dwight Pewitt and Mitchell Pewitt.

Edie is survived by her loving...

May 11, 2023

Lillie Odessa Thompson age 85, of Fairview, TN passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Thompson, Sr., son, Charles Henry Thompson, Jr., daughter, Sandra Faye Thompson, sons, Dennis Gerald Thompson, Roger Hal Thompson, granddaughter, Kellie Dawn Thompson.

Odessa is survived by sons, Perry Wade Thompson, George Robert Thompson, Randy...

May 9, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Ian Eke, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at home on May 9, 2023, with family and friends by his side.

Ken was born in Farnborough, Kent, in England, on March 2, 1944, to the late Douglas Reginald Eke and Evelyn Cornes. Ken grew up in Bromley, England, and was a World Champion Latin...

May 5, 2023

Edwin F. Barnicott, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on March 26, 1949, to the late Edwin F. and Thelma L. Barnicott (Starrett). Ed enjoyed cooking for his wife, family, and friends. He enjoyed golf, swimming, and scuba diving and loved the beach. Ed developed a great...

May 2, 2023

Herbert “Howard” Pipes, 87, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, in the presence of his family.

Howard was born on January 22, 1936, in Houston, TX, to Herbert Haywood Pipes and Evelyn Spillers Pipes.

He served in the US Army with the Construction and Combat Engineers...

Apr 30, 2023

Fay Dean Taylor, age 98, passed away on April 30, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Fay was born on August 24, 1924, in Delight, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Delia Beaty. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Wells Dickens.

Fay is survived by her son, Robert (Nancy) Wells, grandsons,...

Apr 30, 2023

JoAnn Graham age 74, of Fairview, TN passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023, with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Lela Beaty Stephens, and stepdaughter, Ann Graham.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jerry Graham; son, Jeremy Graham; stepson, Lee Graham, nephews,...

Apr 28, 2023

Mary Jewell Christian Holt- Age 86, of West Nashville passed away April 28, 2023. Born in Putman County, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Virgie Lee Christian and Lola Dimple Holman; her loving husband of 49 years John W. Holt, and her brothers Bud Christian and Jim Christian, sister, Reba Dawson.

Jewell...

Apr 27, 2023

Richard Gary Cox, Sr. age 85 of Nashville, TN. passed away on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cox; daughter, Sherry Cox, mother, Darris Goodrich and father, Maurice Cox.

Survived by his loving wife, Carole Cox; son, Gary (Wendy) Cox, stepsons, Mika (Bev) Douglas, Jody Douglas, Alan (Laura) Douglas; grandchildren, Olivia Cox, Garrett...

Apr 27, 2023

Kathy Taylor, age 98, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Kenneth W. Taylor, Sr.; son, Kenneth W. Taylor, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Taylor; parents, Homer and Mary Ann Elizabeth “Mayme” Allen; and sister, Shirley Mager.

Kathy is survived by her daughter,...

Apr 27, 2023

Captain John Robert Hurt – USMC

Capt. John Robert Hurt, age 75 of Nashville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, Thursday, April 27th, 2023 to be with his loving Lord. He was born November 25, 1947 and is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Nauman Hurt and Adine Fite Hurt and brother Benjamin...

Apr 23, 2023

Judy Corlew Elder was born on April 21, 1940, in Plant, Tennessee to the late Monroe Dotson Corlew and Martha Waggoner Corlew. At seven years old, Judy and her family moved to East Tennessee where she was raised in Lenoir City and graduated in 1958 from Lenoir City High School.

She worked in an Optometrist office for...

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Richard Loyd Anderson age 72, of Pegram, TN. passed away on April 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Richard was born on June 19, 1950, to the late William “Bud” Tyrus Anderson and Margaret Marie Crowell Anderson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his brother-in-law, Gary Johnson. Richard was an electrician...

Apr 22, 2023

Guy Wallace Gillette of Fairview, Tennessee, passed away on April 22, 2023 at the age of 76 in Dickson, Tennessee. He was born on August 2, 1946 to Guy Dillard Gillette and Ruby Florence Starkey.

Celebration of life service will be 11:30am on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the chapel of Harpeth Hills Funeral Home with Tim...

Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Lizzie Marie Azbill age 89, Old Hickory, TN. passed away at her home on April 19, 2023, with her family by her side.

Marie was born in Lexington, TN. on July 27, 1933, to the late Leslie Clifford Wooley and Ora Dallas Woods Wooley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Apr 18, 2023

Larry O'Neil Hooper was born March 5, 1944, in Dickson, Tennessee to George O'Neil and Charlotte Greer Hooper. After graduating Dickson High School, he continued his education at Austin Peay State University.

Larry traveled to Detroit, Michigan to work with his Uncle Dorris Greer in his Tool & Die business. He married Victoria Stewart in 1964 and they...

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. William Franklin “Bill” Storey

Bill known to all family and friends, passed away April 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 80.

Born September 18, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late James Franklin Storey and Margaret Storey, also two brothers, Jack Storey and James Storey. Bill loved his Cat Emmy and...

Apr 17, 2023

Larry Shelton of Nashville, TN passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 88.

Born in Paducah, Kentucky on August 4, 1934, to Annabelle and Brandon Shelton, he was the oldest of two sons.

He graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1952 with honors. In 1954, he graduated from Paducah Junior College...

Apr 17, 2023

Jeanne Fisher Rudolph, age 100, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday April 17th, 2023 with family by her side. She was born September 15th, 1922 in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of Marie Knight Fisher and Walter Fisher. She was married 78 years to William Lewis Rudolph (deceased) of Brentwood, Tennessee. They lived in Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Having...