Obituaries
Sheliah Rhonda Hunter
Feb 24, 2024
Sheliah Rhonda Hunter was born on March 17th, 1956. She departed this life on February 24, 2024, after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Rhonda Joy Hunter (stillborn), and her parents Arestus and Georgia Milan, and Wylie Pennington.
Sheliah was a graduate of Maplewood High School and attended Tennessee State University. She retired from Ford Glass...
Jeffrey Lee Tidwell
Feb 22, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Tidwell, age 53, of Nashville, TN passed away on February 22, 2024. He was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle who had a great sense of humor and was always kind to everyone. Jeffrey will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jeffrey was known for his passion for spending time with his family and being a...
Mary Jo Vest
Feb 21, 2024
Mary Jo Vest, 48, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on February 21st, 2024. Mary Jo was born in Warren, Ohio, to Barbara Newsome and Richard Poling on April 7th, 1975. She grew up in Deltona, Florida, where she fell in love with the beach, the sun, country music, and all things Disney.
A passionate, wild child from day one, Mary Jo...
Lillie Garland Hubbell
Feb 17, 2024
Lillie “Lil” Garland Hubbell, 99 of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She retired from Marshall & Bruce Printing Company. She attended Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ, now River Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Hubbell; parents, Eugene G. and Jerdie Toler Garland; brothers,...
Todd McWilliams
Feb 15, 2024
Mailen Todd McWilliams, of Nashville, passed away on the 15th of February at the age of 44. He was born on October 23rd, 1979 to Mailene McWilliams. He ran Track and Cross Country for Clemson University where he graduated with a BA in Political Science & Communications in 2003. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Mailen McWilliams, Grandmother...
Laura Lea Knox
Feb 13, 2024
Laura Lea Knox, a much-loved pillar of her family and community, died peacefully on February 13 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Percie Warner Lea and Colonel Luke Lea, founder of The Tennessean and former U.S. Senator, and granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Warner and the late Mr. and Mrs. Overton...
Gizelle Martin
Feb 12, 2024
Gizelle Martin passed from this life into the next on Monday, February 12, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 67. She was born in Leesburg, Florida on July 19, 1956. She was the third child and second daughter of Norman and Mary Garrett.
In her early years, she lived in various places but spent most of her childhood in...
Barbara Jo Newton
Feb 12, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Jo Newton, age 83, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away, Monday, February 12, 2024. Mrs. Newton was born August 7, 1940, in Giles County, Pulaski, TN to Mattie Pearl and Mason Roberts. She will be remembered for her love of animals, cats, birds, opossums, even a skunk or two. Barbara enjoyed reading romance novels, traveling and visiting casinos. ...
Steve Vaughn
Feb 10, 2024
On February 10, 1024, Steve Andrew Vaughn passed from this life to his eternal life in heaven. He is preceded in death by George “Andy” and Evelyn Vaughn (parents), Linda Adams Vaughn (sister-in-law).
Survived by: Bob Vaughn, David Vaughn (Teresa), Mary Lynn Vaughn and Jack Vaughn.
Nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Steve enjoyed playing basketball and pool. His favorite TV show...
Marla Kaye Spence
Feb 6, 2024
Marla Kaye Spence, 75, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, and most of all, spending time with her beloved grandbabies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Hattie Robinson Young; and son, Stephen Spence.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, James Spence; sons, Brad (Kaylor) Spence and Benny (Abbey...
Liliana Sotomayor
Feb 4, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Liliana Sotomayor on February 4, 2024. A memorial service will be held at West Harpeth Funeral Home, Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1pm.https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwOTA4NDg1NjI5NzgyMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Melinda Ferguson Abrams
Jan 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Melinda “Millie” Ferguson Abrams
November 17, 1959 — January 30, 2024
Millie entered this world on November 17, 1959 in Shelby County, Tennessee, born to Jerry Wayne Ferguson and Betty Ruth Skinner. She departed from us on January 30, 2024, in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Millie earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She...
Brenda Williams
Jan 29, 2024
Brenda Ann Bethel Williams was a long-time resident of Nashville and Murfreesboro. She passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, with family and friends by her side at the age of 71. Brenda was born October 17, 1952, to James Dardy Bethel and Robbie Bethel. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years James “Jim” Williams; father...
Waldine Jordan Davids
Jan 29, 2024
Waldine “Deanie” Jordan Davids, age 95 of Nashville passed peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Carl Robert Davids, her daughter Judy Mason, son Jerry Davids, grandson Dale Davids, brother Don Jordan, Jr. and sister Dorothy Jordan Green.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Davids, grandsons Steve (Kaye) Slater,...
John (Bob) Robert Kimbro
Jan 27, 2024
John (Bob) Robert Kimbro, 96, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born to the late John Robert and Pauline Youree Kimbro in Nashville on May 28, 1927. Growing up, Bob was gifted in sports. He helped his team win the city championships in basketball in 1945 and 1946. Bob was named Mr. “O” by the Tennessean...
Barbara Ellen Apa
Jan 24, 2024
Barbara Ellen Apa passed away on January 24. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Patsy Apa. She is survived by her son Steve Apa, his wife Kris Apa, daughter Stefani Apa-Webb and her husband Walter Webb. She has six grand children, Averi O'Cain, Steve Apa Jr, Josh...
Robert Louis "Bob" Mode
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Louis "Bob" Mode, 83, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, with his beloved wife Carol by his side. Bob, an art historian by profession and passion, lived a rich life full of travel, study, wit, family and friendship before transcending to the next chapter. He will be greatly missed by all those lucky enough to...
Heather Coleman
Jan 23, 2024
Heather Marie Coleman, age 33, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2024.
Preceded in death by her 3rd son Mahari LaRickey Moore.
Heather is survived by her Mother and Father Tina & John “Wes” Coleman III; Brother & Sister Christian & Taylor Coleman; Sons & Father of the Moore boys, Michael Lamont Moore Jr-Father; Sons, Michael Lamont Moore III,...
Phillip D. Stanfield
Jan 23, 2024
Phillip D. Stanfield, 71, born on July 27, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Nashville. He attended Cohn High School. Phillip retired from Innophos after 46 years of service.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Vickie Stanfield; parents, Frank and Catherine Stanfield; brothers, Bud and Manse Stanfield; sisters, Mary Logston and Octa Louise VonDemmel.
Survived by son,...
David Michael Hercules
Jan 20, 2024
David Michael Hercules passed away January 20, 2024, in the loving company of his wife of 53 years and son in Vanderbilt hospital following a battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his family: wife Shirley Hoover Hercules, daughter Sherri Kathryn Sokolovich, son-in-law Budimir Sokolovich, son Kevin Michael Hercules, daughter-in-law Marria Paccassi and four grandchildren – Katie Correia,...
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