Obituaries
Bryan Parker
Apr 2, 2024
Bryan Parker, age 42, was born on December 28, 1981, in Concord, North Carolina, and passed away on April 2, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.He is survived by his loving family: father Keith (Becky) Parker, mother Sandie (Brandt) Scott, sister Tara Michelle Parker and his daughters Natalie Blanton, Haley Parker, and Riley Parker.A visitation to honor and celebrate Bryan's life will...
Billie Ruth Durham Gossage
Apr 1, 2024
Billie Ruth Durham Gossage “Nanny”, of Nashville, TN, passed on April 1, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born on November 13, 1933, to the late Olcie Lorene and Robert Levi Durham. Nanny enjoyed watching sports and mostly spending time with her family. She was a long-time member of Park Avenue Baptist Church and a devout Christian and...
Mahadeva Raja Sankara Krishnamani
Apr 1, 2024
Mahadeva Raja Sankara Krishnamani, fondly known as Krish, peacefully passed away on April 1st, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on April 14th, 1939, to Mahadeva Appasamy Krishnamani and Sivakami Krishnamani, Krish lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for botany, humor, and Carnatic music.
He will be remembered for his gentle soul, unwavering kindness, and...
Diane Thompson
Mar 31, 2024
Diane Thompson, 70 of Kingston Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home. Diane was born on June 14, 1953, to the late Thomas and Nannie Polk Winn. She was of the Christian faith. Diane loved children and retired from Old Harding Pediatrics. She was a caring wife, attentive mother, and loyal friend. Diane enjoyed reading and...
Eugene David Lockyear
Mar 17, 2024
Eugene David Lockyear
Born on July 17, 1945, in Evansville, Indiana, Eugene David Lockyear passed away March 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Alvera Lockyear and his son David Wells Lockyear. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Shayron McLemore Lockyear, his daughter Gina Lockyear...
Jacky Wayne Stephens
Mar 11, 2024
Jacky Wayne Stephens 81 of Nashville, passed away peacefully at home with Jean his loving wife of 51 years by his side Monday March 11, 2024. Jacky was born June 23, 1942 in Scotts Hill, TN to the late James Kenneth and Pauline Robbins Stephens. His faithful family served as founding members of the First United Pentecostal Church in Nashville....
Margaret Maynard Allen
Mar 11, 2024
On March 11th, 2024, Margaret Maynard Allen left this world to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 25th, 1928, to Walter and Louella Maynard. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Robert E. Allen and one son, Robert E. Allen Jr. (Debbie). She is also survived by two granddaughters, Amanda Allen Balek (Mike) and...
Fran Boyd
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Frances "Fran" Boyd, born on December 18, 1939, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home at the age of 84 after battling Alzheimer’s.
She grew up a military brat traveling the Eastern US and Europe with her parents then met and married her soulmate Bill while living in Fort Walton Beach in 1957 after which she continued...
Joan Hornberger
Mar 4, 2024
Joan Hornberger (nee Zackey), age 81, a resident of Nashville, TN, formerly of Charlottesville, VA (1970-2008), died on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born on May 4, 1942 in Abingdon, PA.
Beloved wife of George M. Hornberger, whom she married in August 1965; loving mother of Rachel Kessinger (Will) of Lake Tahoe, NV, and George Z. Hornberger (Sharon Drumm) of...
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
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
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
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
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...
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