Obituaries

Mary Katherine Johnson

Mary Katherine Johnson

Feb 28, 2024

Mary Katherine Johnson, aged 75, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. 

She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Kathy was a devoted mother, sister, and friend. Kathy is survived by her loving daughter Stacy, her caring sons Treye and Landon, her 5 grandchildren, and her devoted sister Linda.

Kathy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Earl Johnson, who...

Jim Stewart

Jim Stewart

Feb 28, 2024

James "Jim" Everette Stewart, age 83, of Nashville, TN passed away, February 28, 2024. Jim was preceded in death by both parents Fred and Mary Stewart, wife Joyce Stewart, and son Charles Stewart. He is survived by his sister Jeanne Stewart, daughters Mary Johnson and Camilla (Jerry) Sweatt, grandchildren Russell (Tabatha) Whitlow and Faye (Jason) Leonard, 7 great grandchildren and...

Ocie Stokes Clark

Ocie Stokes Clark

Feb 27, 2024

Ocie Stokes Clark, 92 of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1931, to the late Raymond and Hallie Stokes. Ocie graduated from Trenton High School. She retired from Ingram Barge where she worked as Payroll manager. She enjoyed traveling and watching UK Basketball. She was of the Methodist faith...

Judy Mullins

Judy Mullins

Feb 27, 2024

Judith Uselton Mullins of Nashville, TN passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 74 with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 30, 1949, to Paul and Bernice Uselton.

 She was preceded in death by her son Kelly “K.K.” Mullins, husband James Kelly Mullins, son Steven Mullins, mother Bernice Uselton and father Paul H. Uselton...

Sheliah Rhonda Hunter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bob Townsend

Bob Townsend

Jan 29, 2024

Robert Norman “Bob” Townsend, Sr. of Franklin, TN passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born on March 14, 1933 to Walter Edwin and Bertha Elizabeth “Billie” [Sherman] Townsend. He was an Elder and founding member of Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church. 

Bob grew up in Detroit and St. Johns, Michigan. He served in the Army...

Brenda Williams

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

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

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...