Obituaries

James Edgar Dalton

James Edgar Dalton

Jun 12, 2024

James Edgar Dalton, Jr. (Jim), 81, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 12, 2024. Jim was born on September 17, 1942, in Sycamore, Virginia to the late James Edgar Dalton and Mabel Scarce. Jim grew up in Gretna, Virginia. As a child he loved to help his mother run her five and dime store and assist his father with...

Margaret "Peggy" Prass

Margaret "Peggy" Prass

Jun 11, 2024

PRASS (nee Kearney), Margaret Jean “Peggy” of Nashville, Tennessee, died June 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22nd, 1953. Her family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1964. She attended Trotwood Madison High School (‘71) and was a member of the drill team (The Rockettes), president of the Tri-Hi-Y Club, secretary of...

David Clemons

David Clemons

Jun 11, 2024

David Floyd Clemons, affectionately known as Dave, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville on June 11, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and attended East High School.

Dave was a dedicated member of West Meade Fellowship with his loving wife, Jane Petty Clemons. As a faithful Christian, he committed time to studying the word of God...

Thomas Ray Jackson

Thomas Ray Jackson

Jun 10, 2024

Thomas Ray Jackson, affectionately known as Tommy, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was known for deeply loving his family and his good-natured teasing. There was not much that he wouldn’t do to be able to spend time with his grandchildren and great nieces and nephews.

Tommy enjoyed the outdoors and bass fishing. He had a heart...

Betty Ann Sisk

Betty Ann Sisk

Jun 10, 2024

Betty Ann Sisk, a beloved resident of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1936, in the same city she called home throughout her life.

Betty Ann is preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Sisk; her son-in-law, Earl Kimbrough; and her granddaughter, Natalie Balaskey

Betty Ann is survived by her daughters, Pamela Kimbrough,...

Raleigh Ann Hussung

Raleigh Ann Hussung

Jun 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Raleigh Ann McDonald Hussung of Nashville on June 9, 2024, at the age of 80

.Raleigh was born on April 5, 1944, to Morris Irwin McDonald and Alberta Drake Bell McDonald in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Paul McDonald. She...

Thomas Edward Wainman

Thomas Edward Wainman

Jun 9, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Edward Wainman, departed from this world on June 9, 2024, in Hermitage, TN, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and unwavering faith. Born on November 5, 1942, in Ann Arbor, MI. 

Preceded in death by his mother Natalie Phillips Wainman, father Wilton Leroy (Tod) Wainman, and sister Kathy Wainman Pratt.

Survived by loving wife of almost 58 years...

Lynette Marie Bailey

Lynette Marie Bailey

Jun 8, 2024

Lynette Marie Bailey, lovingly known as Gami, aged 69, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Saturday June 8, 2024. Born on December 2, 1954, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Mary Olivia & Elmer Russell Hottell. 

Lynette was a 1972 graduate of Butler High School (Louisville, KY) and received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Sciences...

Mark James

Mark James

Jun 8, 2024

From the family of Mark James



FAREWELL TO A MUSICAL LEGEND: FAMED SONGWRITER MARK JAMES PASSES AT 83



With great sorrow and a song in their hearts, the family of legendary songwriter and

musician Mark James announces his passing at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on June

8, 2024, at the age of 83.



Mark was born Francis Rodney Zambon on November 29, 1940, in...

Elizabeth Ann Colwell

Elizabeth Ann Colwell

Jun 8, 2024

Elizabeth “Ann” Colwell, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on March 14, 1943, in Decatur, Alabama.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Johnny Colwell; sons Johnny “Bubba” Colwell, Tony Colwell; 6 brother and 5 sisters. 

Survived by her children Gatha Tapp, Gabriella “Star” Ramos-Colwell (Marcus Blakley), Johnathon Colwell, Barry Colwell; brother Joe...

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

Jun 5, 2024

F. Dan Crowe, NOG

Dan wrote his own obituary, which has been edited only to update the dates. We will gather on Saturday, September 7th 2024, from 1:30-4:30 pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville to celebrate and remember Dan. 

I was born January 15, 1937 in Chicago and died June 5, 2024, in Nashville. After 87 years, I...

Douglas Hill Cope

Douglas Hill Cope

Jun 5, 2024

Douglas H. Cope, age 84, passed way peacefully on June 5, 2024 in Franklin, TN. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Johnson City, TN to Hill and Pauline Cope.  He grew up in Sparta, TN and graduated from White County High School.

 

He served honorably in the United States Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam War.

 

He was a...

Elizabeth Annette Page

Elizabeth Annette Page

Jun 5, 2024

Elizabeth Annette Page was born on January 16th, 1947, in Athens, Alabama and passed away on June 5th, 2024, at age 77.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace R. Parker and Ira Mae Barksdale Parker.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George E. Page Jr.; sons, Kenneth (Hope) Page, and Kevin (Daesha) Page; grandchildren, Parker...

Sadie Ruth Daubenspeck Tibbs

Sadie Ruth Daubenspeck Tibbs

Jun 5, 2024

Sadie Ruth Daubenspeck Tibbs, age 82 of Fairview, TN passed away June 5, 2024.  Retired after several years of working various manufacturing companies.  Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Leon Tibbs; parents, Howard and Hazel Mae Green Daubenspeck; brothers, Jimmy Daubenspeck and Calvin Daubenspeck; sister, Lora Mae Daubenspeck White.  Survived by:  daughters, Kathy Daubenspeck (Bill) Barrett and Hazel “Punkin” Pullum;...

Joseph Hooper Hensley, Sr.

Joseph Hooper Hensley, Sr.

Jun 3, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Hooper Hensley, Sr. passed away on June 3, 2024, in Goodlettsville, TN. Born on February 7, 1952, in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by his brother David Hensley, parents Ben and Floy Hensley.

Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years Karol Hensley; sister in law Kathy Karnes; children Jody (Ivy) Hensley, Rachel Freeman; grandchildren Orion Hensley, Sonny...

Johanna Pearl Choate

Johanna Pearl Choate

Jun 3, 2024

Johanna Pearl Choate, born on October 22, 1949, in Long Island, New York, peacefully passed away in Nashville, TN, on June 3, 2024. She was a beloved wife of 48 years to Johnney Mack Choate. Johanna led a remarkable career at AT&T as an engineering assistant for over 30 years before retiring. She graduated from East Nashville High School in...

Kenneth Ewing Jacobs

Kenneth Ewing Jacobs

May 29, 2024

Kenneth E. Jacobs, born August 5, 1932, at age 91, of Portland, TN passed away on May 29th. He is preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Jacobs, wife Elaine Jacobs, father Ewing Edgar Jacobs, Mother Ida Virginia Elliott, 5 brothers: Raymond, James, W.P., Aubrey, and JC, 3 sisters: Mary, Louise, and Cathrine, and daughter Sharon Crossman. He is survived...

Shirley Ann Stewart Bailey

Shirley Ann Stewart Bailey

May 29, 2024



Shirley Ann Stewart Bailey, age 84 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2024 with her family by her side.



Born October 31, 1939 to Willie Charles and Mary Bell Cobb Stewart in Adrian, Georgia, Shirley grew up in the rural countryside with her younger brother Charles. Sadly, their mother passed away when Shirley was just three years old....

John Arthur Schweers

John Arthur Schweers

May 28, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the chapel of Brentwood Baptist Church: 7777 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027. Visitation will run from 1-3 pm with the service starting at 3 pm. Flowers can be sent to Brentwood Baptist Church or donations can be made to MusiCares, a non-profit organization that supports music professionals in times of need: https://musicares.org/

Charles Story

Charles Story

May 27, 2024

Charles Lawrence Story, 81, of Nashville, TN passed away on May 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. His family and close friends were by his side. Charles was born in Montgomery, AL on April 26th, 1943.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lucy Story, his brothers, Luther and James Story, his first wife, Ann, and...

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