Obituaries

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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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.

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;...

Apr 7, 2023

David Lang Thompson was born March 28, 1959, to Lorene and Bill Thompson in Nashville. He passed away April 7, 2023. A graduate of Cohn High School, David earned a B.S. in Business from MTSU and a B.S. in Accounting from TSU. He enjoyed a long career in health care finance. An avid coin collector, cyclist, student pilot, and...

Apr 6, 2023

~ In Loving Memory ~

Mrs. Barbara Ann Laskavage of Nashville, TN passed away April 06, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

She was known as an excellent cook, but kept her recipes a secret, loved shopping and going to church.  Above all, she especially loved her Lord, Jesus.

Mrs. Laskavage is...

Apr 4, 2023

Stephanie Jill ("Nefie") Evans, beloved daughter, sister, friend and confidante, left us suddenly on April 4, 2023. She was born 37 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee, to Dee Dee Cox Evans and Blake Clinton Evans.

Nefie was truly one of a kind. She symbolized what it is to love and was truly a blessing to many. She...

Apr 3, 2023

Mitchel "Mickey" Tidwell was born on January 7, 1954 to his parents William and Delphine Tidwell. Born into a family of 8, he was the 3rd out of 6 children, making him the original president of the Middle Child Club. Mickey was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, William and Delphine Tidwell, sister Diane Pack, and brother James...

Mar 21, 2023

William Ernest Miles of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 54. He was born on March 31, 1968, to William Joseph Miles and Carole Scholze Miles. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, grilling for friends and family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He coached many little league sports in the South...

Mar 20, 2023

Claude (Red) Jones passed away on March 20th, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on March 2nd, 1952, in Jasper, Tennessee, to parents, Birdie and Lennard Jones. He was a loving family man and a proud member of the West Nashville community. He worked for Phoenix granite and marble for over 20 years. Claude is preceded...

Mar 20, 2023

Judy Herrling Goetz

June 30, 1946 – March 20, 2023

Judy Herrling Goetz, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Clarendale at Bellevue Place. Judy was born in Towson, Maryland to the late August and Elizabeth Herrling on June 30, 1946 and was raised in Towson at 111 Willow Avenue.  She attended...

Mar 18, 2023

James E. Hollis passed away on March 18th, 2023. He was born on November 8th, 1953, to parents, Virgil and Susie Hollis. He was a beloved husband, daddy, poppy, brother, uncle, and friend. James graduated from Cumberland High School in 1971. He was retired from Metro Nashville Public School’s Maintenance Department.

James is preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2023

Swami Adyananda Saraswati (formerly known as Dr. Bishnu Joshi), founder of the Siva Shakti Siddha Yoga Ashram attained maha-samadhi on March 16, 2023. He took sanyas at the age of 68 from his spiritual guru Swami Jyotirmayananda Saraswati, a direct disciple of Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. During his sanyas phase of life, Swamiji primarily split his residence between his ashrams...

Mar 16, 2023

Our beloved, Thanh Vo, passed peacefully on March 16, 2023.

Thanh was born on May 18, 1969 as the seventh of ten children in Hue, Vietnam. At the age of 12, with his brothers and sister, he escaped by boat, braving the open seas. He and his family survived the heroic journey and arrived in Hong Kong...

Mar 16, 2023

Christine Dorris Johnson of Nashville passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on September 16, 1931, to the late Elvis and Grace Whitfield. She enjoyed going to church, walking, reading, riding her bike, and baking cakes for others. She won the title of Ms. Senior TN in 1999 and enjoyed representing the...

Mar 7, 2023

Jean Evelyn Vickous of Nashville, TN, passed away on March 7th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old. She was born on April 19th, 1930, to parents, H.M. and Ruth Brooks. Jean enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, and spending her time reading a good book. She was also a lover of flowers. Jean graduated from Bowling Green High School...

Mar 6, 2023

Elizabeth Geraldine Hedgepath passed away on March 7th, 2023. She always lived in Nashville, graduated from Cohn high school, and worked as a nurse at Saint Thomas for many years.

She was a beloved sister to Maxine, Richard, (deceased) and Robert, who lives in Florida.

She is preceded by her parents, Vernon and Berryle Hedgepath.

Burial will...

Feb 27, 2023

Shannon A. Ladd, 62, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his home. He was born in Nashville to the late Leo T. Ladd and Etwell Lee Spann on January 9, 1961. A lifelong resident of the area, Shannon was a loving and loyal spouse, devoted father, step-father, son, brother, and friend. He was loved by so many....