Obituaries

May 25, 2022

Kathleen Luana Bess, age 71, passed away on May 25,2022 in Temple, TX with her loving family by her side.

Kathleen was born on October 13, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised by her mother Velma Francis Upchurch and Clarence V. Upchurch. Kathy was a very loving, giving, and caring person. She loved to watch crime...

May 24, 2022

Shannon Christopher O’Connor age 50, of Florida, born in Nashville on May 3, 1972 passed away on May 24, 2022.

Survived by daughter Mason, brother; Shane & wife Tracy O’Connor, mother; Mindy, father; Tom & wife Colleen O’Connor, Grandmother; Mildred “Granny Midge” Brown, and numerous other family and friends.

Shannon enjoyed and loved all types...

May 21, 2022

Joel Grant Greene of Nashville, TN left this earth on May 21, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Joel was a master dental technician for Avesta Dental Arts. Anything Joel decided to do he always done it with passion and ease.

Joel is preceded in death by Richard Darel Greene Sr. (Father), Dorothy Nell Nicholson Greene (Mother)...

May 20, 2022

Timothy Stewart of Nashville TN passed away at the age of 61. He was born September 2, 1960 and graduated from John Overton High School, class of 1978.

He was preceded in death by mother, Peggy Stewart and brother, Barry Stewart. He is survived by his father, Robert Stewart, sister, Jill Stewart and numerous cousins, aunts and...

May 18, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Brainard Kruger age 68, of Nashville, TN. passed away on May 18, 2022, with her loving and devoted daughter by her side.

Dianne was born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on December 13, 1953, to the late Alonzo Brainard and Kathleen Olson. Dianne was known to all as a lady who loved life and will...

May 17, 2022

Joann Briley Griggs age 85 of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on May 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, William Griggs Jr., brother, Harold “Sonny” Briley, great granddaughter, Sarah Marie Schmidt.

She is survived by son, Wesley Griggs of Columbia TN, daughter, Terri (Tom) Boone of Southport NC, son...

May 17, 2022

Michael Lewis Hunt of Nashville, TN, passed away on May 17, 2022, at age 70. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Grover Hunt and Kathryn Hallmark of Tuscumbia, AL. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marsha Joyce (Pennington) Hunt, who he loved unconditionally, sons Michael Shane Hunt and Jason Andrew (Heather) Hunt, both of...

May 16, 2022

The Rev. Gary Michael Schimmer was born in Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on November 27, 1951, and completed his baptismal journey on May 16, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is the son of the late Michael J. Schimmer and Dolores E. Schimmer (nee Hargas).

He was baptized at St. Lucas Slovak Evangelical Lutheran...

May 13, 2022

Mrs. Gillian Vera Eke, age 77, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away at home on May 13, 2022, with family by her side.

Gillian (affectionately known as Gill) was born in Ruthin, Wales on September 28, 1944, to the late Edgar Leonard Day and Vera Maisie. Gill grew up in South London, England, and was a World Champion...

May 13, 2022

Mr. Malcolm Clovis Randolph age 79, of Bon Aqua, Tn. passed away on May 13, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. with his loving family by his side.

Malcolm was born in Lyles, TN. on August 30, 1942, to the late Norris Randolph and Mary Lee Warren Randolph. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded...

May 11, 2022

Mr. Ronald Gerald Sullivan age 69, of Fairview, TN. passed away on May 11, 2022, at Alive Hospice, Nashville, TN. with his loving family by his side.

Ronnie was born in Nashville, TN. on July 23, 1952, to the late James Harlon Sullivan and Iner B. McCord.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jane Theresa Zimmermann age 87, of Nashville, TN. passed away on May 11, 2022, in Dickson, TN.

Mary Jane graduated from St. Ann High School in Scranton, PA. She was a former volunteer for Hospital Ministry for 16 years through St. Ann Church at Centennial Hospital. She also was an employee of the Federal Bureau...

May 10, 2022

Brogan Matthew Thoms-Wilson, 21, of Brentwood TN, passed away on May 10, 2022. Brogan was the son of Scott Wilson and Gina Thoms-Means and was born in LeMars, IA on Dec. 11th, 2000. Brogan attended Gehlen Catholic School in LeMars until relocating to Brentwood, TN in 2017. Brogan attended Franklin Road Academy where he was a standout athlete in...

May 9, 2022

Robert D. Freeman, Jr.

November 22, 1973 – May 9, 2022

Robert “Bobby” D. Freeman, Jr. left his earthly family on May 9, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Freeman, Sr., his sister Terri Freeman Baker and stepfather Robert E. Galya.  Bobby is survived by his wife, Maria Moncrief Freeman,...

May 9, 2022

Our beloved, John Francis Wendell, went home to Jesus on May 9, 2022 at age 68. He was blessed to spend his final hours surrounded and comforted by his loving family. John was born on June 1, 1953 to parents, William James and Florence Inez Wendell, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he is survived by many loved...

May 9, 2022

Stephanie B. “Lala” Teasley

Born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 16, 1963 and departed on May 09, 2022.

Stephanie grew up in Nashville and it was there she met and married her husband, John Teasley. In 1987 they moved to Jupiter, Florida and raised their 3 daughters. She had a career as an accountant but...

May 8, 2022

Vickie Roberts, 63, of Nashville Tennessee, passed away on May 8, 2022.

Vickie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her focus every day was family, and she was up for any adventure when together. Whether sleeping in a tent at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon or on a river cruise in Europe, she loved...

May 7, 2022

Darlene Penrod Wood passed away in Franklin, Tennessee on the night of May 7th, 2022. She is survived by her sister, Deloma Henderson, her son, Martin Wood (Catherine) and daughter, Leslie Gilliam (Mark) as well as her 5 grandchildren (Courtney, Tyler, Taylor, Ben, Ellie) and 2 great-grandchildren (Bradley Grace, Nash). She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas...

May 2, 2022

Gary William Warnock departed from this world May 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He suffered from complications of Covid-19. He was 74 years of age, unless you count birthdays, in which he would eagerly tell you he was only 18. He was born February 29,1948 to Roy S Warnock and Virginia G McBride of Newcastle PA.

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May 1, 2022

Arlene Alsup Sexton age 63, of Nashville TN, passed away on May 1, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband Stephen Sexton.

Survived by son, Elijah Sexton, daughter; Sarah Sexton, granddaughters; Riley Elaine, Baylor Marie, Payton Raye, mother; Bonnie Alsup, sisters; Pamela Alsup, Sandra Alsup, nieces; Bonnie Alsup, Mariam Alsup, soul sister; Rita Kendall, numerous...