Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Francis (Frank) Adalbert Dreger died on June 29, 2022, peacefully at home in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 92 years old. His funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Pike.

Frank’s survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Domurat Dreger,...

Jun 28, 2022

Ruby Lou Cunningham age 83, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on June 28, 2022. Preceded in death by her sister; Edith Woods and brother; Walter Bates.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years Ralph Cunningham, sons; Lowell Cunningham, Lindsey Cunningham, daughter; Celeste (Jason) Colon, grandson; Dylan Colon, sister; Frances Gibson, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones....

Jun 25, 2022

On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, Roseland (Mama Rose) Jean Melton-Patrick, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at age 72. Rose was born on October 9th, 1949 in Waynesboro, TN to the late Auston Peay Melton and Lolla Jean Dixon Melton. Her father Auston was a chief petty officer for the U.S. Navy. Rose...

Jun 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

James Harlan Denton

Born January 15, 1934

Preceded in death by wife, Martha Frances Snell Denton; mother, Ruby Shirley Denton; father, Clyde Blakeman Denton; and sister, Serena Denton Haynes.

Survived by wife, Kathleen Gann Denton; son, David (Gail) Denton; stepdaughter, Debbie (Ronnie) Seigenthaler; grandson, Mark (Hailey) Denton; step-granddaughter,...

Jun 23, 2022

DeVan Dumas Ard, Jr., of Franklin, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 23 at the age of 67. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ard; five children: DeVan III (35), Andy (31), Kristina Pulido (30), Brianna Brunson (29), and Alexandra Taber-Ard (25); six grandchildren; and two brothers, Garry (66) and Jimmy (63).

DeVan began his career...

Jun 23, 2022

Jimmy Robert Smith age 80, of Hendersonville TN, passed away on June 23, 2022. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Margie Lampley Smith.

Survivors include daughter; Donna (Rick) Collins, granddaughter; Kimberly (John) Skinner, grandson; Jason (Ashley) Collins, great granddaughter; Kaitlyn Stanfield, great grandson; Archie Collins and numerous loved ones.

Born April...

Jun 21, 2022

Becky D. Stinson age 65, passed away on June 21, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Dorothy Hudgens, friend, Ronny Stinson.

Survived by sons; Jeremy (Becky) Stinson, Adam (Cayla) Stinson, grandchildren; Hunter Stinson, Ryan Stinson, Austin Stinson, Olivia Stinson, Avery Stinson, Conor Stinson, sisters; Debbie (Gary) Huckleby, Shelia (Jerry) Hill, brother; Jeff (Annette) Hudgens,...

Jun 20, 2022

Justin Kyle Comfort, age 27, from Fairview, Tennessee passed away on June 20, 2022. Justin was preceded in death by lots of family and friends.

He was survived by his parents, Mandy Mazeall and Bobby (Angie) Comfort, daughters, Kennedy Comfort, Alonna Capps, Luna Comfort and Malayah Capps, sisters, Brittany (Kaleb) Ferrell, Hannah (Jamie) Drew, brothers, Parker Mazeall...

Jun 20, 2022

Stacey Hughes age 82, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents, Paulie and Rosie Hughes, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Joe Hughes, children; Roy Lee (Suzanne) Hughes, Sheryl (Mike) Huffaker, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Jun 18, 2022

Robert Eugene Bratcher, Jr. age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Bratcher Sr., and Mildred Overby, sister, Diane Morehead.

Mr. Bratcher Jr. was survived by his wife of fifty years, Sherry Bratcher, son, Robert E. Bratcher III,...

Jun 18, 2022

Spomenko Blagajcevic, age 60 of Nashville, TN passed away on June 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Nura Blagajcevic.

Survived by his loving wife of 33 years Amela Blagajcevic, son; Alen Blagajcevic, brother; Nesad Blagajcevic, sister-in-law; Maja Blagajcevic,niece; Ena Blagajcevic, brother; Drenko Blagajcevic, sister; Nedzada Blagajcevic, and numerous loved ones.

Spomenko...

Jun 17, 2022

Marilyn Greer softly fell asleep in death on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was a gentle soul, a sincere Christian, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Frances Wilkes and her sister Ruth Pyburn.  Survived by her loving husband Gene (they would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary this August), sons...

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Diane Colbert Jordan age 84 of Franklin TN, formerly of Fairview TN and Meridianville AL, passed away on June 16, 2022 at Franklin Wellness and Rehab in Franklin TN.

Diane was a devoted and selfless mother and wife. She was a talented and caring nurse and loved to garden and spend time with her family and...

Jun 16, 2022

David Haddix was 67 years 7 months and 1 day old when he left this world for a beautiful eternity with his Savior. He was a patient at Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

David was born on November 15, 1954, in Columbus, Indiana, to the late Russell and Velma Haddix. David spent his growing up...

Jun 15, 2022

Joseph Peter Elias, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Jokūbas, mother Teklė, sister Staše Poniškaitis (Antanas), brother Pranas, and mother-in-law Eleanor Jancauskas. He is survived by Eleanor Elias, sons John Paul and Joseph Andrew (Stacey), granddaughters Sarah Elizabeth (William), Rebecca...

Jun 14, 2022

Jefferson Hartmann Thomas, age 72 of Pegram, TN, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday June 14, in the year of our Lord 2022 at 5:10 AM. He was born in Marburg/Lann, Germany to late Thomas J Thomas and Teresa B Thomas on May 06, 1950.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 48 years,...

Jun 14, 2022

Lee Dale Rainey age 66, of Nashville, TN. passed away on June 14, 2022 at St. Thomas West. He was born to the late Paul Ray Rainey and Peggy Craig Rainey.

Lee was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Lee like to go boating, fishing and vacation on the beach.

Survivors include his loving wife...

Jun 14, 2022

Sarah Jean Dulaney, age 70 from Olive Branch, Mississippi went to heaven on June 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was preceded in death by her sister Donna Crouch.

She is survived by her mother Ora B. Sutton, sisters, Carolyn (Tommy) Watts, Donna (Mike) Devience, Sarah Ann Algiere, brothers, David (Tom) Morris and William (Katherine) Morris,...

Jun 13, 2022

Glenna Baker Gershowitz, born December 16, 1927, passed away June 13, 2022. She was the daughter of Edwin Baker and Betty McQuinley Baker, and much-loved stepmother Stella Kyros Baker. Glenna was preceded in death by her parents, brother James Baker, sister Edna Baker Sutcliffe, her loving husband Herman Gershowitz, and her beloved son Daniel Lewis Gershowitz. She is survived...

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Ellen Dickson Bolte, age 85, passed away June 13, 2022.

Mary was born in Lynnville, Tennessee at the home of her maternal grandmother. Mary grew up in Belvidere, Tennessee with six sisters and one brother, graduating from Franklin County High School in 1954 (with Johnny Majors). After obtaining a degree from Draughns Business College in Nashville,...