Obituaries
Lenora Vaughn Orth
Jan 4, 2022
Lenora "Lee" (Alexander) Orth, age 93, of Nashville, TN, passed away on January 4, 2022. She was married to Clarence J. Orth and together they shared 53 years, prior to his passing in 2016.
Lee is also preceded in death by her parents; William Oscar and Lenora Vaughn (Balsley) Alexander, daughter; Donna (Parson) Adams and brother; William...
Nadene Richardson
Jan 3, 2022
Nadene Wallace Richardson age 71 went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. She will be remembered as a quiet, patient, strong Christian woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. Kindhearted, understanding and encouraging to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Sue Wallace. She is...
Bonnie Bailey
Jan 3, 2022
Bonnie Bailey- Age 80, of Nashville, passed away January 3rd, 2022.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Jere Bailey; mother, Hattie Sue Lunn. Survived by her children, Cindy Bailey and Chad Bailey (Lyndi); grandchildren, Will Bailey (13) and Caroline (9); sister, Margaret Robertson; niece, Tammy Farmer (Jay); great niece and nephew, Jeb and Jenny Farmer; several...
Mary Jo Johnson
Jan 2, 2022
Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Laughter Sweat Johnson passed away on January 2nd at home. Age 83. Mary Jo was survived by her husband, Captain Kevin Johnson NFD (Ret.) four children, Joseph Sweat, Stephen Alton, Michael Sweat (Michael Tuscan), And Cynthia Parrish. Also survived by Four Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Mary Jo was adopted as an infant by Verne...
Caroline Giannattasio
Jan 1, 2022
Caroline Rose Giannattasio
April 10, 1931 - October 14, 2022
Caroline Rose Giannattasio, 91, of Nashville, TN died peacefully at home on Friday, October 14 2022. Joining her husband on the day of their 55th wedding anniversary. Caroline was born on April 10, 1931 in New York City, New York.
She grew up...
Michael Miller
Jan 1, 2022
Michael Peter Miller, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Michael—Mike, Doc, Dr. Miller—was born on September 24, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, second of George and Loretta Miller’s six children. Mike married his wife Kathleen (Kitty) in 1968. With a medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin, Mike was a practicing physician in the Nashville area since...
Luke Pinkerton
Dec 31, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Luke Allen Pinkerton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Penny Ragsdale
Dec 31, 2021
Born on November 2, 1943 in Elkin, North Carolina, Penny moved to Atlanta to be with her sister Twinkle in 1960. On March 30, 1961, she married Ray Ragsdale AKA Ray Stevens. She and Ray moved to Nashville in 1962 to follow his rising star in music business while Ray worked for Mercury Records. Throughout their marriage, Penny was...
Etta D. Tritschler
Dec 31, 2021
Etta D. Tritschler, age 94, of Kingston Springs, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021. Etta had resiliently fought against the stroke she suffered eight years ago but slowly declined.
Etta was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward T. Tritschler, parents; Sherman and Deborah Durham; five sisters, one brother, one...
David Jackson
Dec 30, 2021
David Jackson, 79, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.
He was born November 15, 1942, to the late David Woodruff and Frieda Bernice Frazier Jackson. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Lea Morrow Jackson, and sister, Joanna Cunningham.
David was a loving father, grandfather and...
Barbara Ann Cagle
Dec 30, 2021
Barbara Ann Cagle (Nix) was born on January 27th, 1941, to Geraldine Hill Nix and Willie NIX, in Etheridge, TN. She married Carol E. Cagle on July 16, 1960. Barbara was a graduate of David Lipscomb High School. Barbara and Carol’s daughter, Melissa Ann, was born December 5, 1964. Barbara loved knitting, cross stitching, and camping with Carol, Melissa,...
Billy Oliphant
Dec 30, 2021
Billy Oliphant-Age 62, of Bon Aqua, passed away December 30, 2021.
Preceded in death by his grandmother, Mattie Robertson; parents, Bessie & Benjamin Oliphant. Survived by his siblings, Ruthie McCall (John), Kenneth Oliphant (Delores), Bessie Owens, Patricia Hayes, Tim Oliphant (Brenda) & Chris Oliphant (Samantha); several nieces, nephews & extended family.
A visitation will be...
Lisa Hill
Dec 29, 2021
Lisa K. Hill- Age 53, of Murfreesboro, formerly Nashville, passed away December 29, 2021.
Preceded in death by her parents, Mary E. Wilson and Claude Hill; aunt and uncle, Christine and Calvin McFarland.
A burial will take place 11am, Tuesday, January 4th at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN,...
Brett Diviney
Dec 28, 2021
Brett Diviney-Age 38, of Nashville, passed away December 28, 2021.
Preceded in death by his father, Eddie Diviney; maternal grandfather, Hooper Jackson; paternal grandparents; Wilbur and Mildred Diviney. Survived by his mother, Ava Kofahl (Bill); sister, Paige Bartlett (Ned); Nephew, Axton Bartlett; grandmother, Ruby Jackson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.
Memorial Contributions...
Jeremy Tidwell
Dec 28, 2021
Jeremy E. Tidwell- Age 42, of Nashville, passed away December 28, 2021.
Jeremy was a loving, outgoing, adventurous man who was very friendly. He was also an avid animal lover and enjoyed camping, hiking, golfing, and turkey hunting.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Myra and Delmor Tidwell. Survived by his wife, Kimberly Lynn Tidwell;...
Dewayne Winfrey
Dec 27, 2021
Dewayne “Pineknot” Winfrey- Age 54, of Bon Aqua, passed away December 27, 2021.
Preceded in death by his father, Ralph Winfrey; sister, Lori O’neal. Survived by his children, Kasey Lynn Mosley & Robert Tom Saxton Winfrey; mother Myra Sue Vaughn; sister, Susan Gayle Stack (Bubba); brother, Blaine Winfrey (Erica); several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends....
Dennis Stanley
Dec 27, 2021
We mournfully announce the passing of Dennis Henry Stanley, 77, originally Miami Florida Dennis moved to Nashville in 2019, residing at NHC The Trace, to be near his brother and family. Dennis passed away on December 27th, 2021 peacefully in his sleep.
Dennis was born to parents James Marcus Stanley, Jr. & Jeanne Fox Stanley on May...
Venida Whittaker
Dec 25, 2021
Mrs. Venida Jane Whittaker age 94, of Johnson City, TN and Brentwood, TN. passed away on December 25, 2021, at Williamson Medical Center.
Venida was born on August 22, 1927, to the late Howell C. Breeden and Josephine S. Rush Breeden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Whittaker,...
Larry Laughlin
Dec 25, 2021
Mr. Larry Wayne Laughlin age 73, of Fairview, TN. passed away on December 25, 2021 at Alive Hospice, Nashville, TN. with his family by his side.
Larry was born on April 28,1948 in Nashville, TN. to the late John Roy Laughlin and Emma Louise Baker Laughlin. Larry was a Pipefitter with the Local 572 he loved to...
Alberta F. Tresler
Dec 25, 2021
Alberta F. Tresler, 72, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.
She was born May 10, 1949, to the late Albert Leroy and Onie Marie Dickens Tresler. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelia Tresler; infant brother and Randy Lee Tresler; sisters, Connie Hudson and Linda Jackson.
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