Obituaries
Janice Elaine Beard
Jun 17, 2026
Janice Elaine Beard passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Ashland City, Tennessee. Born on February 22, 1951, in Carthage, Missouri, Janice’s journey through life was marked by rich experiences, heartfelt connections, and a life dedicated to service and joy.
Janice was a proud graduate of Carthage Senior High School, where she nurtured her love for music as a treasured...
Jesse Thomas King
Jun 17, 2026
Jesse Thomas King, a dedicated railroad employee and United States Army veteran, passed away on June 17, 2026, in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Born on January 25, 1938, in Nashville, Mr. King led a life marked by diligent service both to his country and his community.
Mr. King’s early years were rooted deeply in Nashville, where he was born to...
James Edward Caldwell
Jun 16, 2026
Cpl. James Edward Caldwell, 98, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 16, 2026. Born to the late Ernest Burr Caldwell and Elsie Mae Gilliland, James was a lifelong resident of the West Nashville community. After attending Central High School, he enlisted in the Army but was reassigned to the Army Air Corps for...
Peggy Gibson
Jun 10, 2026
Peggy Gibson, 91, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A native of Winchester, Kentucky, Mrs. Gibson moved to Jackson, Tennessee in 1945, where she lived until she graduated from Union University in 1956. In Nashville she was employed by the Baptist Sunday School Board (now Lifeway Christian Resources), where she met her husband, John David Gibson. In...
Allen Deal
Jun 10, 2026
Allen Deal, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Pickney, parents, Clifford and Frances Deal, and three brothers, Wayne Deal, Richard Deal and Bobby Deal.
He is survived by his two daughters, Beverly Osborn (Scott) and Shannon Clark (Kip), two grandchildren, Amanda Truesdell and Nick Osborn, four siblings,...
Toan Nguyen Vo
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Toan Nguyen Vo, age 64, of Nashville, TN passed away on June 9, 2026.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, and Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, with cremation to follow immediately after.
All visitations and services will be...
Doyal Leonard "Lenny" Williams
Jun 6, 2026
Smithville native Doyal Leonard (Lenny) Williams, 80, of Greenbrier TN passed away on June 6 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was preceded in death by parents, Chester Williams and Gladys Williams Curtis; brother, Danny Williams; and the love of his life for 35 years, Jean Yount.
Survivors include, daughter Jamie (Joe) Pursiful of Stone Mountain, Georgia; grandsons, Jordon and Kaleb...
Julia McRell Gregory
May 18, 2026
Julia McRell Gregory, a strong-willed and compassionate woman known for her open heart and steadfast faith, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 22, 1933, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Julia lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and community.
Julia cherished her family above all else and was a...
David Leslie Cooprider
May 17, 2026
Mr. David Leslie Cooprider, age 78, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2026, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on October 21, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David’s journey was one of perseverance, faith, and boundless love for those around him.
Over the years, David's vocations included Database Administrator, Electrician, Pepsi delivery man, guitar instructor, and...
Jere Thomas Williams
May 14, 2026
Mr. Jere Thomas Williams, age 79, passed away May 15, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park on May 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM.
Kingston Lewis McWilliams
May 12, 2026
Kingston Lewis McWilliams (Sunny), beloved son of Ashley Hickman, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2026. Kingston was a loving, imaginative, and energetic force. He was his own little man, fiercely independent and strong-willed but was a patient teacher of smaller children and tender and protective of his “little cousins.” He loved basketball, action figures, especially Spiderman, and monster trucks....
Betty Jean Cook
May 4, 2026
Betty Jean Cook, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this world at her home in Nashville, Tn. on May 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on March 18, 1936, in the rolling hills of Jackson County, TN, Betty was the cherished daughter of John McCue and Essie Lee Cox. Her journey through life was marked...
Jeanetta Louise Greer
May 4, 2026
Ms. Jeanetta Louise Greer, age 77, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Goodlettsville, TN.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (9090 TN-100, Nashville, TN, 37221).
Laura Chon Tran
Apr 23, 2026
Ms. Laura Chon Tran, age 67, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
A visitation will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM with a funeral service to follow until 12:00 PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 37209.
Marshall Edward Rosenbaum
Apr 15, 2026
Marshall Edward Rosenbaum, a dedicated truck driver whose lifelong career spanned four decades, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Kingston Springs, TN, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1943, in Jamestown, TN, Marshall led a life characterized by hard work, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to his loved ones.
Marshall proudly served his country for three...
Mitchell Douglas Malott
Apr 13, 2026
Mitchell Douglas Malott passed on April 13th, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
At this time, no services are to be held.
John David Gibson
Apr 12, 2026
A native of Winona, Mississippi, Mr. Gibson graduated from Mississippi State College and moved to Nashville in 1957 where he was a publisher’s representative for Broadman Press. He has represented New York Life Insurance Company since 1964. In 1987 he and his wife co-founded the Nashville Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a support organization for families who have suffered the...
Raj Gupta
Apr 12, 2026
Ms. Raj Gupta passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10 o'clock in the morning until 11 o'clock in the morning, immediately followed by the cremation.
A live stream of Ms. Gupta's services will be available here, starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 04/15/2026.
Eugene Sherman Waycaster
Apr 10, 2026
Eugene Sherman Waycaster, known to most people as Gene or Ray, was born on Roan Mountain in East Tennessee on August 27, 1941. He passed on April 10, 2026 at his home in Ashland City, TN with his wife Donna and his dog, Daisy by his side. They had made a life together there for 30 plus years.
This east TN...
Bal Krishan Malhotra
Apr 1, 2026
Bal Krishan Malhotra passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Bal was known for his sharp mind, quick wit, and ability to make anyone feel like part of the family. He had a rare gift for connecting with people—often in unexpected ways. When traveling to new cities, he would look up and call people who shared his name,...
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