Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Ina Ruth Huey, age 91, passed away August 22,2021. Preceded in death by husband, James F. Huey; son, William Kelly Huey; father, John Wess Mangrum; mother, Ester Davidson Mangrum; brothers, Elton, Andrew, Leo, and John Mangrum; sisters, Marie Buttrey and Emogene Lampley.

Survived by brother Roy (Faye) Mangrum, and a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones....

Aug 22, 2021

Roger Null age 70, of Dickson, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents William and Mamie Null, sister Judy Pulley.

Survived by loving wife of 52 Years Shirley Null, sons Christopher (Taryn) Null and William (Melissa) Null, daughter Brittany (Joel) West, grandson Tristan West, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Aug 16, 2021

Nelson L. Ray- Age 67, of Nashville, passed away August 16, 2021.

Survived by his daughter Chelsea Shree Ray; grandchildren Ethan Thomas Ray & Justin Ray; mother Estelle M. Ray; brother David Ray (Linda S.); many extended family and friends.

A Burial will be held 1:00pm, Friday August 20th at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090...

Aug 15, 2021

William McAdam Hawkins, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Nashville, TN.

He was born in Rogersville, TN on November 28, 1937 to Elmer Lea Staub Hawkins and Catherine Crookshank Hawkins, who preceded him in death.

Bill (Billy Mack) grew up in Johnson City, TN where he attended...

Aug 15, 2021

Gina “Gi Gi” Taylor-Age 55, of Dickson, formerly of Nashville, passed away August 15, 2021.

Gi Gi as she was known, was a loving, kind, and happy woman that never met a Stranger. She loved to help and give to everyone she could. She not only had a caring heart for people but animals as well. She...

Aug 15, 2021

John Abruzzo age 73, of Nashville Tennessee passed away on August 15, 2021.

Survived by his loving wife of 30 years Kathleen Abruzzo, sons Bobby Doerr and Patrick Doerr, grandson Andrew (Sabine) Doerr, granddaughter Stephanie (Paul) Cordner, great-grandson Carter Cordner, brother Robert (Carolyn) Abruzzo, sister Janet Nelson, many nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Preceded in...

Aug 15, 2021

Robert William Spears, 94

Robert William Spears died August 14, 2021 at Brookdale Belle Meade, Nashville, Tennessee in the loving arms of his wife of 35 years.

Bob was born July 5, 1927 in Atlanta to John Wilson Spears and Leslie Grant Spears. He was the youngest of three children and grew up...

Aug 14, 2021

Howard Ray Strickland age 82 passed away on August 14,2021 after a battle with cancer. Ray founded the Nashville Tomato Company with his wife Helen and their son Greg. He also co-owned Tennessee Valley Tomato Company with his brother. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved traveling and especially cruising with his wife Helen....

Aug 14, 2021

Constance Ann Vettel, age 70 of Nashville, TN, peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father on August 14, 2021, after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She was born December 1, 1950, the daughter of Louis and Eileen Vettel.

Connie was a 1969 graduate of Ashtabula High School, and a 1973 graduate of Kent State University, earning a bachelor’s...

Aug 14, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Hirtzer, 79, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully Saturday, August 14, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Jerry was born in Harvey, IL on September 12, 1941 to the late Joe and Ina Hirtzer.

Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1966, serving in Alaska, Germany and across the continental U.S.  After his...

Aug 13, 2021

Jack B. Spitznas was born on May 9, 1931 and passed away on August 13, 2021.

Jack was born in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Obion City, Tennessee, until he joined the US Air Force. He served in the Air Force as a Radio Equipment Operator during the Korean War. He then went on to sell pianos...

Aug 13, 2021

Betty Jean (nee Kovacs), of Nashville, TN passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of

86. She was surrounded by loved ones at St. Thomas Hospital West.

Born on October 20, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio, “B.J.” went on to live an exceptional life in every

respect. She was a gifted soprano...

Aug 13, 2021

Gerald Davis-Age 78, of Nashville, passed away August 13, 2021

Gerald Davis was born in Crossville, Tennessee on November 23, 1942. He graduated from Homestead High School, and joined the Air Force where he served for eight years. After that, he attended Nashville Tech and worked as a machinist at Nashville Machine and Hamilton Machine. He retired...

Aug 12, 2021

Graper Lewis Russell Passed away on August 12,2021 at age 61.

Graper loved his family very much and was a beloved brother and son.

He is proceeded in death by his father Lawrence Russell and brother James Russell.

Graper is survived by his mother Mamie Russell and sister Nina Hassell.

Aug 11, 2021

Annette Petri- Age 84, of Nashville, passed away August 11, 2021.

Annette is best described as a confident, dignified, elegant and generous woman. Her biggest interest in life was working at her insurance business that she owned with her husband, which together they built into an extremely successful business. She did everything with her husband, she lived...

Aug 11, 2021

Doug Seaborn – Age 78, of Bon Aqua, passed away August 11, 2021.

Doug was a thoughtful, kind, big hearted and funny man. He loved to cut up with all he knew. He loved to fish and occasionally play a round of golf, but most of all spending time with his family. He was very mechanically minded...

Aug 10, 2021

Marian Okerlene Holt-Age of 91, of Franklin, passed away August 10, 2021.

Mrs. Holt was born to the late Mary Blanche Adkins Prentice and John Andrew Prentice in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was known as vibrant and loving woman. She enjoyed entertaining, watching birds especially red birds, gardening, writing, playing bridge and most of all being with her...

Aug 7, 2021

Horace Edward Sullivan, age 81 of Goodlettsville, passed peacefully at home Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. He was the epitome of a loving family man, dedicated to his wife, and incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren. You could always count on his two granddaughters to put a sparkle in his eyes. Horace held onto...

Aug 7, 2021

Lucille Ann Colombrito Bonvissuto

March 30, 1950 - August 7, 2021

If there was a way to look on the bright side, Lucy found it. If she wanted something, she bought it. If she thought it, she said it. If she craved it, she ate it. And if she loved you, you knew it.

Aug 7, 2021

William Huston David III, 51, of Bellville, Texas and Franklin, Tennessee, a loving husband and devoted father, passed to the afterlife on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. "Billy" was born February 24th, 1970 overseas at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan. Raised by his parents, William and Marina, he grew to excel in his classes and later attended Arizona State...