Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Thomas McHugh, Jr., passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of the arrangements.

Nov 25, 2021

Larry Cam Henderson, Sr., 67 of Kingston Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home located at 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville.

Nov 21, 2021

Jackie Ray Bess, 58, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1963 in Nashville and attended Cohn High School. He loved to go fishing and build things. He loved his Tennessee Titans and spending time with his grandson, Muhamed Alidani.

Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Nov 20, 2021

Jeffrey “Scott” Walker – Age 60, passed away November 20, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his father, Tommy E. Walker.

Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Gina Walker; son, Scotty Walker (Katie Nowak); mother, Eileen J. Walker; siblings, Pam Newcomb (Donnie), Mike Walker (Elaine), Shelly...

Nov 19, 2021

Thomas Richard Mitchell (Mitch) – Age 76, passed away November 19, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary E. Mitchell; children, Patrick Mitchell (Cindy), Donna Grauberger (Steve); grandchildren, Paul Mitchell (Amber), Chris Gilley, Ashley Harry (John), Jenna Mitchell, James Grauberger, and Michael Grauberger.

Visitation...

Nov 10, 2021

Rhonda LaFay King, 67, of Nashville, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home. She was born October 31, 1954 in Nashville to the late George and Martha Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward King, and son-in-law, Chris Walters.

She is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2021

Frank R. Cunningham- Age 90, passed away Monday, November 9, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan E. and Bessie Bonds Cunningham; one grandson; siblings, Pauline Dibrell and Ann Robinson.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Eula Cunningham; 2 stepdaughters; 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter; 5 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchchildren;...

Nov 7, 2021

Linda Adair – Age 79, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Martha Capley; her husband, Ronald Woodrow Adair; sister, Rachel Lance; nephew, Robert Adair.

Linda is survived by her children, Veronica Adair, and Marion (Heather) Adair; grandson, William Garrett Adair; step grandchildren, Marissa Brakefield and...

Nov 7, 2021

Dorothy Jean Hatchett “Dot” - Age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021, with her son and granddaughter by her side. She was born on May 18, 1929, in Hickman County, TN.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert " Bob" Hatchett; parents, Elton & Addie Bradley; siblings, Paul Bradley, C.W. Bradley, and...

Nov 6, 2021

Mary Nell Mash Gourley Age 88, born in Bon Aqua, TN 1933, resident of Nashville, TN many years, Mrs. Gourley died November 6, 2021. Preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Carl Richard Gourley, parents Reece and Hattie Penn Mash, brothers James Clifford Mash and Johnnie Penn Mash, son, John William Gourley; survived by son, Mark Twain Gourley...

Nov 6, 2021

Jo Ann B. Ladd – age 64, passed away November 6, 2021, in Smyrna, TN.  Mrs. Ladd is preceded by her parents, Jewell Beck and Hazel Beeler Beck.

Survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Rick Ladd; daughter, Jenna Ladd (Scott); son, Joe Ladd; grandchildren, Skyler, Aubrey, Letty, Elias, Megan, Starr; brother, Jim Beck (Donna), and...

Oct 28, 2021

Gayle Marie Whalen of Nashville passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born on January 1, 1940 to the late Edgar Thomas and Lola Marie Baker. She enjoyed Bible study, family, and John Wayne. She was of the Catholic faith. Gayle was involved in Ladies of Charity and the Guild of St....

Oct 27, 2021

Eddie H. Kerr- Age 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2021. He was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys Kerr. Eddie is survived by his partner for life, Julia Strickland; brother, Roger (Peggy) Kerr, and sister, Sue (Brian) Harper, as well as his dear friends, Phil and Curt Chamblee, Warren Epstein, Susan Fowler, Justin...

Oct 27, 2021

Monica Slater, age 61, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 27, 2021.  Monica is predeceased by father, Billy Mann; mother, Nancye (Prosser) Mann, and Brother, Michael Mann.  She is survived by husband, Matthew Slater; daughter, Rebekah (James) Harris; Granddaughters, Dayna, Cheyenne, and Layla Harris; Stepchildren, Jennifer (Jody) Street and Eric Slater; sister of Mitch (Dawn)...

Oct 26, 2021

Jerry Wallace Hackney of Nashville passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born on April 18, 1936 to the late Walter Roscoe and Delia Christian Hackney in Old Hickory. Following his graduation from Mount Juliet High School, Jerry attended the University of Wyoming on a full scholarship to play football. Jerry enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2021

James "Jim" Phillip Zerface passed away, or "kicked the bucket" as he would have said, peacefully surrounded by family on October 23rd at the age of 81. Jim was one-of-a-kind: tremendously intelligent, creative, insightful and loving - with an irreverent sense of humor that could make even the most stoic of men break down in laughter. And we don't mean...

Oct 23, 2021

Shirley S. Jones – age 84, passed away October 23, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles M. Jones, and daughter, Allison Hail.

She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Hail (Bob Aronhalt), Beth Hail, Susie Hail Brett (Graham); stepsons, Charles M. Jones, Jr. (Becky), Kirk Jones;...

Oct 23, 2021

Robbie Judd – Age 90, passed away October 23, 2021, in Gallatin, TN.

Mrs. Judd is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy Judd and son, Loyd F Umstead.

Survived by her children, Gerald Umstead (Dale), Vickie Alsup (Sedric), Pam Wilson, Kim Flowers (Larry); 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren,  9 great-great grandchildren with 2 on the way,...

Oct 21, 2021

Harold Jake Schrader, 89, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2021. Born on September 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Odessa Schrader. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Terwilliger and Elizabeth Fisher, and his brother, Albert Schrader, Jr.

Mr. Schrader is survived by his precious...

Oct 19, 2021

Ruby, given name Rubune Alicia George Simmons – age 91 passed away October 19, 2021, in Kingston Springs, TN.

Mrs. Simmons is preceded in death by her loving husband, George Edward Simmons; daughter, Joyce Anne Simmons; parents, Felix Philander George and Mary Lee Ayers George, Sisters, Frances Louise George Skufca, Mary Alice George van Camp...