Obituaries
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,...
Robert "Bob" Daniel Ratagick
Dec 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" Daniel Ratagick, 90, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Born in Green Bay Wisconsin to Anton and Helen Ratagick. Preceded by his sisters and brothers Anton, Helen Marie, William, and Anne Elizabeth.
After graduating high school in Green Bay, Bob enlisted in the Army, serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany from 1954 to 1957...
Alice Ruth Spears
Nov 28, 2025
Alice Ruth Lovvorn Spears, age 85, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Nashville, Ruth graduated from Cohn High School and later retired from Baptist Hospital. She was a lifelong and faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy, where she found great joy, fellowship, and purpose.
Ruth was...
Dr. Richard Lee Prass
Nov 20, 2025
Dr. Richard Lee “Dick” Prass — Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Richard Lee “Dick” Prass, MD, PhD, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as a physician, inventor, and musician deeply loved by his friends, family, and colleagues.
Richard was born on October 6, 1951, in Bethesda, Maryland and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Trotwood Madison...
Karen Yvette Martin (Miller)
Nov 19, 2025
In loving memory of Karen Yvette Martin (Miller)
August 31, 1968 - November 19, 2025
With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Karen. She passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her most on the night of November 19, 2025.
Karen was a friend to all who knew her, someone to confide in, share a laugh with or...
Chin Doan
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Chin Doan, 72, of La Vergne, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The family cordially invites relatives and friends to visit and have prayer from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon at West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory, 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. The ceremonial cremation will immediately follow the visitation.
In lieu...
Matthew Robert Gymrek
Nov 13, 2025
Matthew Robert Gymrek
May 3, 1988 – November 13, 2025
Matthew Robert Gymrek, age 37, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 3, 1988, in Munster, Indiana, Matt brought warmth, laughter, and some mischief into every life he touched.
Matt was a gentle giant with his quiet strengths and deep compassion, always...
Terri Downing Trichel
Nov 4, 2025
Terri Downing Trichel, age sixty-three, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her family after a tenacious battle with cancer.
Born on July 27, 1962, in Humboldt, Tennessee, Terri graduated from Humboldt High School in 1980 and went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Audiology from the University of...
Janice R. Edens
Nov 1, 2025
Janice R. “Jan” Worsham Edens, age 55, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. She was a devoted wife, loving stepmom, cherished Nana, and a wonderful sister and aunt.
Born on November 3, 1969, to Sherman and Lavone Worsham, Jan was the apple of their eye—arriving several years after her beloved siblings, Judy and Jerry.
On June 24, 1995,...
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