Obituaries
Jerry Corlew
Oct 21, 2024
William “Jerry” Corlew, 85, of Nashville, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was a devoted husband and father. His greatest joy was to make others happy. He was an accomplished senior manager at various car dealerships for over 50 years until he retired at the age of 79.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Jason; sisters, Linda Edens...
Charles Patrick Thompson
Oct 17, 2024
Mr. Charles Patrick Thompson, of Bethpage, TN, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 66. Mr. Thompson was an avid gardener who could grow just about anything. He loved his family and was a kind and generous soul.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, John Thompson, Jr. and Barbara Scalf, brothers Randy and Johnny Thompson, nephew...
Wayne Alexander Hastings
Oct 1, 2024
Wayne Alexander Hastings, with his family by his side, was welcomed to his eternal home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Born in San Bernardino, CA, the son of Ray and Catherine Hastings, Wayne was an all-around athlete and Big Man on Campus. Wayne met the love of his life, Pamela Lorraine, in their senior lab biology class. It was love at...
Betty Waites Walker
Sep 22, 2024
Betty Waites Walker died to this life on September 22, 2024 at age 97. Born July 4th, 1927, Betty was the daughter of William Douglas and Ellen Branham Waites. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Steve Lewis Walker; brothers, William Douglas Waites, Jr. and Millard Eugene Waites; and nephew, Millard Eugene Waites, Jr.
Upon graduation from...
Debra Marie Goad
Sep 20, 2024
Debra Goad, age 68, passed away in Springfield, TN on September 20, 2024. She is survived by her loving daughters, Tabatha Vance (Christopher) and Christy Ward (Litton); grandchildren, Rosie, Willie, Christina, Coty, Devin, and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jaylynn, Bryleigh, Ashlyn, Novah, Dayton, Eli, Olivia, Audrey, Elijah, Amelia, Bailey, and Grayson.
Debra loved life but loved her family most of all. She...
Marceil Kay Voecks
Sep 16, 2024
Mrs. Marceil Kay Voecks, age 85, of Nashville, TN passed away on September 16, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents, Marvin and Jeanette Vanderbush, and brother, Glen Vanderbush.
Mrs. Voecks is survived by her husband of 61 years, Albert Voecks; son, Brian Voecks (Mit); grandson, Davis Voecks (Beth); sister, Verla Jean VanEtten (Dr. Don); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private...
Buddy Layne
Sep 4, 2024
Brown James “Buddy” Layne, III, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Nashville on November 4, 1947, to the late Brown James and Hattie Slaughter Layne, II. Buddy proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed taking trips to the casino with his friends, going shopping, and singing karaoke around town. He was a...
James T. Tefteller
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. James T. Tefteller, of Lebanon, TN passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the age of 81 years. He was a loving husband to his wife, Opal, together for over 50 years, and father to 8 wonderful children. Mr. Tefteller enjoyed walking and gardening, scratch-off tickets with an occasional win, and his 2 cans of Busch beer at the...
James "Chico" Stanley Fuller
Sep 2, 2024
James “Chico” Stanley Fuller Jr, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2024. He is a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Tina Fuller. Soulmates.
“Keep it solid, soulful, and funky if you can.” – Chico “Thank you for taking me to the beach. We really had BIG FUN together.” – Tina
He is preceded by his father, James Stanley Fuller Sr,...
Claudia Hazatone
Aug 26, 2024
Claudia Alma Hazatone, age 73, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Claudia is survived by her only daughter Brooke Alexa Hazatone; brother, Donlad Pellecchia and niece, Trisha Pellecchia. She is preceded in death by her parents Carmen and Connie Pellecchia.
After many years of service, Claudia retired as Vice President and CEO of Regal Enterprises. During retirement, she...
Jessie Joe "Jody" Bilbrey
Aug 26, 2024
Jessie Joe “Jody” Bilbrey was called to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Joe Bilbrey and Rachel Dillingham Bilbrey.
Jody served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 199th Infantry Brigade (“The Redcatchers”) and 101st Airborne Division (“The Screaming Eagles”). Even after...
Bobby Ray Deal
Aug 25, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bobby Ray Deal, age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee. Born on January 27, 1946, Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, whose kindness touched all who knew him.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Deal, with whom he shared many cherished years. He was a proud father to his...
Olivia Harrell Barnes
Aug 25, 2024
Olivia Harrell Barnes, 96, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born in Trenton, Kentucky on July 22, 1928, to the late Hickman L and Louise Foster Harrell. Olivia attended St. Thomas School of Nursing and dedicated nearly her entire life to her calling at the time of her retirement at 80 years old. She enjoyed crafting including...
Paul D Woods
Aug 22, 2024
Paul D Woods, Sr. was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He left this world suddenly on August 22nd 2024 at the age of 59. Paul was a devoted employee at Fairview Transmission, where he spent 25 years working on cars with unwavering commitment and loyalty.
Beyond his professional life Paul found joy in the simple things in life. He...
Patricia (Pat) Ann Green
Aug 22, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Ann Green, 86, passed away on August 22nd 2024 in Franklin. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Silver Point, TN. to Oscar Staley and Sallie Daisy Johnson. She had six sisters and four brothers.
Pat was predeceased by her parents and husband, Clyde H. Green and son, Eric Lee Green, as well five of her sisters and...
Jessie Louise Haston
Aug 22, 2024
Mrs. Jessie Louise Haston, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Perry County, Tennessee. Mrs. Haston was a West Nashville Native who dearly loved her family. She is predeceased by her parents, Arthur Clark and Clatie Thomas; Husband, James Carrol Haston; Son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sunny Haston; sisters, Marilyn Pritchett and Helen Hollandsworth.
Mrs....
Charles Lee Rogers
Aug 20, 2024
Charles Lee Rogers, age 91, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Frances Rogers of Nashville, and is survived by sons, Randy Rogers and Wayne Rogers; daughter, Leemonda Rogers and Stepdaughter, Susie West (Gary), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children and claimed many...
Donald “Donnie” Leroy Winters
Aug 18, 2024
Donnie Winters, co-founder of The Winters Brothers Band, passed away on Sunday, August 18 at his Bellevue home due to complications of COVID pneumonia he had in 2021.
Born in southern Florida and moved to the hills of Tennessee at a very young age, Donnie was raised in a musical family.
His grandfather "Pop" Winters began the "picking" tradition. His band "The...
Robert Roy "Bobby" Hamm
Aug 17, 2024
Robert Roy “Bobby” Hamm, Jr., 95, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was born in Nashville on July 17, 1929, to the late Robert Roy, Sr., and Rebecca “Reba” Haywood Hamm. Bobby enjoyed going on walks, watching cowboy movies, and cheering on his Atlanta Braves. He treasured his morning devotionals and reading his Bible. He also liked doing word...
Mary Louise Cavazos
Aug 8, 2024
Mary Louise Cavazos, 73, of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 8, 2024. Born on December 14, 1950, in Lake Charles, LA, Mary devoted her life to nurturing and caring for others, both through her profession and in her personal life.
Mary embarked on a fulfilling career as a labor and delivery nurse for 10 years, bringing countless lives into the...
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