Obituaries
Robert Earl Allen Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
On January 28, 2026, Robert Earl Allen Sr. left this world to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born December 15, 1925, to Joe Benjamin and Hazel Marie Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Margaret Elizabeth Maynard Allen. He is survived by one son, Robert Earl Allen Jr. (Debora Tate Allen). He...
Dennis Charles Bonesz
Jan 27, 2026
Mr. Dennis Charles Bonesz, age 85, of Nashville, TN, passed away on January 27, 2026. A full obituary and service announcements are pending at this time.
Gloria Fay Knight
Jan 27, 2026
Ms. Gloria Fay Knight, age 93, of Nashville, TN passed away on January 27, 2026. A full obituary is pending at this time.
Judith Houke Cassetty
Jan 26, 2026
Judith Houke Cassetty, affectionately known as Dr. Cassetty, was born on February 15, 1942, in Honolulu, HI, and transitioned peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Nashville, TN. She leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and love, having touched the lives of countless individuals through her extensive career and personal endeavors.
Judith dedicated her professional life to education and advocacy. As a...
Dorris Jean Taylor
Jan 18, 2026
Dorris Jean Taylor passed on January 18, 2026. Jean was born on July 4th, 1936, to Daniel E. and Lucille Murray Lillicrap in Nashville, TN. She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Douglas Lillicrap and Donald “Toby” Lillicrap. She graduated from Bellevue High School and attended Tennessee Technological University. She is survived by her husband of 38 years,...
Betty Jo Roberts
Jan 9, 2026
Betty Jo Roberts, born July 2, 1946, in Greenbrier, West Virginia, and of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Thomas West, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to Ruth Ellen Boone Sanford and Harold Eugene Sanford, Betty dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community. She devoted many years to serving her...
James "Mike" Michael Bell
Jan 7, 2026
James Michael “Mike” Bell, age 85, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents James Newell and Rosa M. Bell, and his beloved son, Michael Derek Bell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Bell; his sons, Jason Bell (Kristi) and Brandon Bell (Christie); daughter- in law Missy Bell; his grandchildren:...
Valerie Joy Martin
Jan 3, 2026
Valerie Joy Martin,
Born: July 17, 1947; Died unexpectedly, January 3, 2026.
Born a musician, Valerie Joy Martin (née Green) studied classical piano for seventeen years, beginning at an early age, and graduated from college with a degree in Music, French and Education. Valerie started performing her original songs professionally in 1964 and was invited to perform on the stage of Chicago’s...
Dorothy Martin Johnson
Jan 3, 2026
Dorothy Martin Johnson, 85, of Pegram, Tennessee, born on August 23, 1940, passed away on January 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Arms. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William Howard Johnson, two children, Scott Johnson and Misty Johnson, a niece, a nephew, three great-nephews and a host of close...
Sean Allen Dixon
Dec 20, 2025
Sean Allen Dixon, 35, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Angel Dixon, his step-mother, Valerie Dixon, grandmother, Alice Dixon, grandfathers, Gary “Tinker” Wooten and Harvey Hooper, great-grandmother, Bettye J. Nichols and great-grandfather, William Bert Wooten.
Sean is survived by his wife, Skylar Dixon, six children, Kynleigh Dixon, Riley...
Rita Mae Hall
Dec 20, 2025
Rita Mae Hall (née Winkelmann) was born in East Saint Louis, IL, on May 8, 1948 to Arnold and Evelyn Winkelmann (née Greer). She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame High School in Belleville IL, in 1966. While there she met her lifelong sweetheart Dennis Hall, who attended nearby Althoff Catholic High School. As the story goes, he saw...
Donetta Elaine Stinson
Dec 18, 2025
Ms. Donetta Elaine Stinson, age 78, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Dickson, TN. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.
Diep Tri Nguyen
Dec 15, 2025
Diep Tri Nguyen, age 63, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Visitation and service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9 o'clock in the morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon at West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.
Carolyn W. Duffield
Dec 15, 2025
Carolyn W. Duffield, age 87, of Nashville, TN passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, Deceber 18, 2025 from 12:30 PM-1:00 PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 37209.
Entombment will follow from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 1001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, 37210.
Tommy Vo
Dec 12, 2025
Tommy Vo, age 56, of Nashville, TN passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. Visitation and services will be held at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 37209 on Sunday, December 21 from 9 o'clock in the morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Rebecca "Becky" Brown
Dec 11, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Brown, 68, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lucille Brown. She is survived by her sister, Pam Rodriguez (Orlando), niece, Jacqueline Rodriguez, nephew, Craig Brown (Heather), and three great-nephews, Cayden, Peyton and Tanner Brown. The family would like to thank not only Julia Hows...
Rhonda Jean Coleman
Dec 10, 2025
Rhonda Jean Coleman
11-24-1955 to 12-10-2025
Rhonda was born in Nashville, TN to the late GW Brown and Caroline Pagel Brown. Rhonda is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Coleman; 5 brothers, Wayne, Clyde, Robert, Richard, and Ray; one grandson, Chase; and great-granddaughter Lakeyn.
Rhonda and John were united in marriage on September 7, 1976, and are survived by...
Raymond Irvine
Dec 4, 2025
Raymond Irvine, better known as "Mr. Shrub", passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1941. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from three o'clock in the afternoon until five o'clock in the evening with a Celebration of Life Service set to commence at five o'clock. All services will...
Jane Andrews
Dec 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness, I let you know our Mother has passed away, peacefully in her sleep....also with gratitude, that she lived to be 99 years old. We don't say 'we lost her', because we know exactly where she is and with a pain free body.
I believe Our Lord and Savior had reserved her seat for all of her...
Patsy "Nonnie" Faye Martin
Dec 3, 2025
Patsy “Nonnie” Faye Martin, 70, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Lilly and A.G. McCord, and two siblings, Sue Reeves and Noah D. Clark, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Martin, three children, Kevin Martin (Jamie), Bryan Martin (Jessica) and Leah Martin, twelve grandchildren,...
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