Obituaries

Mary Dawes
Jun 1, 2023
Mary was a true research scientist. She held both bachelor and master degrees in: Nursing, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry and Material Sciences.
Mary began her career working as a nurse in the neonatal hospital department. However, her interest in science soon took her on a different course. Throughout the years, she worked for Intel in Beaverton,...
Meredith Goodwin
May 31, 2023
Meredith Goodwin- age 80, passed away on May 31, 2023, in Nashville, TN.
Meredith is survived by her three children, Kenneth Goodwin, Adam Goodwin (Tonya), and Brandy Powers (Todd); Grandchildren, Tyler Goodwin, AJ Goodwin (Ragen), Samantha West (Jordan), Savannah Goodwin, Lindsey Powers, and Lauren Goodwin; Great Grandchild, Madelyn West; Sister, Betty Akers; Brother, Merrol Hyde Jr. Meredith...
Brenda Winters
May 30, 2023
In Loving Memory
Brenda Jackson Winters was born to the late John Andrew Jackson
and Nornia Victoria Jackson on September 22, 1943.
We mourn her passing on May 30, 2023 at the age of 79.
Brenda is preceded in death by...
Ruby Kemp
May 29, 2023
Ruby Lee Kemp of Nashville, TN, passed away on May 29th, 2023, at the age of 83. She born on April 8th, 1940, to Ezell and Liddie Bell Bradford. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, eating delicious food, and going shopping. She was a member of the church of Christ and devoted her life to Jesus....
Rodrigo "Ernie" Aguilar
May 27, 2023
Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN, on March 12, 1963, to Rodrigo Aguilar and Cecilia Elliott Aguilar. Ernie was a happy little boy who attended Gower Elementary School, Bellevue Middle School, and Hillwood High School. When he was 14 years old, he spent almost two years in Costa...
John Sobrero
May 23, 2023
John Stephen Sobrero died May 23, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 81.
John graduated in 1959 from Oakland High School in Oakland, California where he was class president for three years. He joined the Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany where he worked in classified Radio Intelligence. After his honorable discharge in...
Margery Allard
May 17, 2023
On Wednesday, May 17, Margery Waterman Allard beloved wife and mother of two died peacefully at the age of 94.
Margery was born in England in 1928, survived Word War II and lived through the Battle of Britain. She wed Brian James Allard in 1950 and was married to him for almost 70 years. She had two...
Warren Robeson
May 15, 2023
WARREN B. ROBESON
Nashville, Tennessee
Born August 15, 1941. Died May 15th, 2023.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents Warren Brown Robeson, Sr., and Talitha Cox Robeson. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Lampley Robeson, daughter Alicia Gail Robeson, and stepson John P....
Tu Pham
May 14, 2023
Tu Van Pham, age 76, of Nashville, TN passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Visitation and services will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 beginning at 8:00AM in the Chapel of West Harpeth Funeral Home 6962 Charlotte Pk., Nashville, TN 37209.
Pat Foster
May 13, 2023
Pat Norton Foster of Nashville, passed away on May 13, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on December 26, 1931, to the late Oliver and Ferol Norton. She enjoyed time spent with her family and dogs. She was of the Christian faith and in years past attended Vine Street Christian Church.
In addition to...
Robert Gray
May 9, 2023
January 21, 1948 to May 9th, 2023. Born in Nashville Tennessee.
Died from complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Elton and Madeline Holt Gray; sister, Shirley Sanders; and special aunt, Flora E. Gray, 1966 graduate of Cohn High School. A 26-year police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and 16 years...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lingerfelt
May 7, 2023
On May 7, Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Lingerfelt died. She was 84 years old. Betty was born to Grady and Nell Stauffer on September 1, 1938 in Asheville, NC.
She was of the Christian faith and spent her entire life quietly serving her family and her community. Her hobbies included quilting and travel. She went on multiple cruises...
James Hummel
May 5, 2023
James Frederick Hummel, “Fred,” of Nashville, TN passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the age of 85 years. He was born on December 27, 1937, to Dorothy and Hal Hummel. Fred enjoyed watching sports and doing Sudoku Puzzles. He was of the Christian faith and a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Fred...
Larry Shaver
May 2, 2023
Larry Clinton Shaver of Nashville, TN, passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on February 23, 1936, to parents, John, and Nettie Shaver.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents; Brothers, Doug, and Carl Shaver; Sister, Jerrie Shaver; and his beloved wife, Geraldine Shaver.
He is survived...
Betty Carver
Apr 29, 2023
Betty Ruth McGrady Carver, 89, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born in West Nashville on June 17, 1933, to the late John and Merle Wallace McGrady. She was a graduate of Cohn High School. She married Oscar Lee Carver, of Nashville, in 1951. They were happily married for...

Jessie Simmons
Apr 25, 2023
Jessie Marie Simmons of West Nashville, passed away on April 25th, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born on January 25th, 1954, to parents, Robert, and Marjorie Simmons. She was a loving daughter, caregiver, and sister. She was retired from Catherine’s department store.
Jessie was preceded in death by bother her parents, Robert, and Marjorie;...
Tony Marlow
Apr 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry "Tony" Marlow announces his passing on April 24, 2023. Tony was born on November 6, 1952, in Fonde, KY, and was known for his tenacious, kind-hearted, opinionated, and sacrificial spirit. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Emma Marlow, and their children: son Anthony "Scott" Marlow; daughter...
Furman York
Apr 23, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we share Furman Ray York’s death on April 23, 2023. Furman was the epitome of the phrase “he never met a stranger”. He was one of a kind, never to be duplicated. He had a spark for life that was contagious, always sharing stories and jokes.
Furman was born May 17,...
Michael Vaughan
Apr 14, 2023
Michael Dale Vaughan passed away on April 14th, 2023 at the age of 64 years old. He was born on June 29th, 1958, to parents, Gary and Barbara Vaughan. Interment will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on April 25th, 2023, at 11am.
William "Bill" Peek, Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
William “Bill” Alvin Peek, Jr. departed this earth on April 13, 2023 in Nashville, at the age of 58. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the first of two sons born to the late William A. Peek, Sr. and the late Ella “Jean” Hargrove Peek.
He is survived by his children: Blair Porter, and her husband Josh;...
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