Obituaries
Hal Grady Zang
Oct 28, 2025
Hal Grady Zang, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1960. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlottle Pike in Nashville. All services are private at this time.
Spencer Clack Grooms
Oct 19, 2025
Spencer Clack Grooms, age 78, passed away after a short illness at St. Thomas Hospital. Spencer is survived by his wife Lynn and four children – Stacey, Nathan, Timothy, and Aaron. Before retiring, Spencer worked as a cartographer and later as a draftsman, but at home he was a craftsman. He turned a rough cedar chest into beautiful wooden boxes...
Akunuri Venkata Ramayya
Oct 16, 2025
Akunuri Venkata Ramayya, age 87, of Brentwood, TN passed away October 16, 2025. Funeral service will be held Monday, October 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the chapel of West Harpeth Funeral Home, located at 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN, 37209.
Cayce B. Leon
Oct 11, 2025
Cayce B. Leon of Nashville, TN, passed away October 11, 2025, with family present after bravely battling Cholangiocarcinoma Cancer over the past year. Cayce was born November 15,1964 in Sewickley, PA to Jane V. and Joseph J. Barch of Moon Township, PA. Upon graduation from Moon High School, Cayce attended Dayton University and completed her studies at The Art Institute...
James Melvin Cripps
Oct 10, 2025
James Melvin Cripps, 76, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 19, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, James lived a life of purpose, grit, and faith. In 1967, he made two lifelong commitments , he volunteered to serve in the United States Army, and he...
Lien Van Nguyen
Oct 8, 2025
Lien Van Nguyen, 90, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on October 8, 2025. The family will visit on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from nine o'clock in the morning until seven o'clock in the evening at West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlottle Avenue in Nashville. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory.
Timothy Boyd Worley
Oct 5, 2025
Timothy Boyd Worley, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Full obituary and arrangements are pending. Services and care have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.
Ann Patton
Sep 12, 2025
Ann Patton, 76, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Patton, and her parents, Mary and Arthur “Buck” Sisco.
Ann is survived by her two sisters, Suzy Russell and Deloris Halfacre and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ann had a passion for crocheting and found joy in creating beautiful pieces for...
Edward James Duffel
Sep 7, 2025
Edward James Duffel, age 71, of Clarksville, TN passed away on September 7, 2025.
Edward was a proud veteran of the US Army of over 20 years and retired from Health Care Administration in 2019. He enjoyed history, travel, and sports, especially the Tennessee Vols.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy, and their infant son, JR.
Edward is survived by...
Patsy Ward
Sep 3, 2025
Patsy Eyler Ward of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away at Alive Hospice on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a devoted and loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to providing a nurturing and loving home for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Francisca Jewell Farrar
Sep 2, 2025
Francisca Jewell Farrar, affectionately known as “Chita,” passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 71 years old. Born on October 4, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, Chita’s life was a radiant example of generosity, intelligence, and fierce independence. She touched countless lives as a nurse, educator, loving mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. From the beginning,...
James Randall Hillin Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
James Randall “Randy” Hillin Jr., age 70, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on August 25, 2025.
Born on December 13, 1954, in Nashville, Randy was the son of the late James Randall Hillin Sr. (“Jim”) and Nancy T. Hillin. He grew up with a love of the outdoors and an unmatched work ethic, gifts he carried throughout his life.
Randy spent his...
Barry Lee Hearn
Aug 23, 2025
Barry Lee Hearn, born on May 18, 1954, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is remembered as a dedicated husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandfather. When he was young, he was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at a very young age. Barry's life was celebrated not only by...
Simon Thinh Tan Pham
Aug 21, 2025
Simon Thinh Tan Pham, 64, of Nashville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. Visitation and prayer will be at West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral mass will be held at...
James "Jim" Richard Adkins
Aug 20, 2025
James “Jim” Richard Adkins, 86, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1938, in Miami, Florida, to the late Clarence Adkins and Fredericka Warren Ball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy and his sisters, Peggy and Ann.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Jill C. Adkins-Simmons...
Janet A. Spann
Aug 14, 2025
Janet Spann will be remembered for her willingness to serve, quick wit, infectious smile and laughter, and unabashed love for dogs. The quintessential grandmother, Janet Spann loved making dinner to share it with her family and any friends that needed an invitation. She loved music, traveling, shopping and reading a good book. She was proud to be a native Texan...
Justin Christopher Harlow
Aug 12, 2025
Justin Christopher Harlow unexpectedly passed away on August 12, 2025 in his home in Kingston Springs, Tennessee. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky on October 19, 1980, he is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sarah Elizabeth Harlow, and two daughters, Holly Taylor and Lila Brooke. Justin was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Frances Harlow, and his father, Clyde...
Patricia Ann Mangrum
Aug 12, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Mangrum-Phy, a cherished soul and vibrant tapestry of life, departed this world on August 12, 2025, in her beloved Nashville, Tennessee. Born on September 2, 1940, Patricia embraced the beauty of existence with a heart that beat passionately for the simple pleasures of life.
From her decades-long tenure with Easter Seals nonprofit as well as her dedication to...
Ruth Marie Carter
Aug 10, 2025
Ruth Marie Carter, a remarkable soul whose loving spirit resonated deeply within the hearts of family and friends, passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 10, 1930, in the very same city, Ruth led a life filled with a passion for family and a zest for her culinary creations,...
Claude "Johnny" Johnson Moss
Aug 9, 2025
Claude "Johnny" Johnson Moss, a dedicated handyman and cherished member of the Nashville community, passed away on August 9, 2025, in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Born on February 25, 1946, Johnny's life was characterized by his unwavering work ethic and commitment to family.
Johnny proudly served in the National Guard, embodying the spirit of duty and service that he carried...
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