Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Barbara Ellen Apa
Jan 24, 2024
Barbara Ellen Apa passed away on January 24. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Patsy Apa. She is survived by her son Steve Apa, his wife Kris Apa, daughter Stefani Apa-Webb and her husband Walter Webb. She has six grand children, Averi O'Cain, Steve Apa Jr, Josh...
Robert Louis "Bob" Mode
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Louis "Bob" Mode, 83, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, with his beloved wife Carol by his side. Bob, an art historian by profession and passion, lived a rich life full of travel, study, wit, family and friendship before transcending to the next chapter. He will be greatly missed by all those lucky enough to...
Heather Coleman
Jan 23, 2024
Heather Marie Coleman, age 33, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2024.
Preceded in death by her 3rd son Mahari LaRickey Moore.
Heather is survived by her Mother and Father Tina & John “Wes” Coleman III; Brother & Sister Christian & Taylor Coleman; Sons & Father of the Moore boys, Michael Lamont Moore Jr-Father; Sons, Michael Lamont Moore III,...
Phillip D. Stanfield
Jan 23, 2024
Phillip D. Stanfield, 71, born on July 27, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Nashville. He attended Cohn High School. Phillip retired from Innophos after 46 years of service.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Vickie Stanfield; parents, Frank and Catherine Stanfield; brothers, Bud and Manse Stanfield; sisters, Mary Logston and Octa Louise VonDemmel.
Survived by son,...
David Michael Hercules
Jan 20, 2024
David Michael Hercules passed away January 20, 2024, in the loving company of his wife of 53 years and son in Vanderbilt hospital following a battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his family: wife Shirley Hoover Hercules, daughter Sherri Kathryn Sokolovich, son-in-law Budimir Sokolovich, son Kevin Michael Hercules, daughter-in-law Marria Paccassi and four grandchildren – Katie Correia,...
James "Tony" Shedd
Jan 15, 2024
James Stan Anthony Shedd
September 28, 1966 - January 15, 2024
James Stan Anthony “Tony” Shedd, 57, of Ashland City, passed away at the Ashland City Medical Center on January 15, 2024. Tony was born in Nashville, TN, on September 28, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Denise Shedd; mother, Wanda Green; father, James Shedd; stepmother, Wanda Shedd; stepbrothers, Scott...
Monte Ewing Manor, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Monte Ewing Manor, Jr., “My Young Marine” – age 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home in Lafayette, TN.
Mr. Manor was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dean Manor; daughter, Rhonda Leaster; and great-granddaughter, Alicanna Cox.
Survived by daughter, Teresa Vie Shaw (Kevin); grandchildren, Richard Cox (Twila), Melinda Cox, Monte “Bodean” Cox, Tasha Lane...
Dennis G. Hall
Jan 6, 2024
Dennis G. Hall, Emeritus Dean, Professor, and Vanderbilt’s first Associate Provost for Research passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 75 after a short battle with cancer at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Dennis was born in Belleville, IL and attended St. Mary’s Grade School and later Althoff Catholic High School where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Rita. ...
Catherine Renee Linebaugh
Jan 5, 2024
Catherine Renee Linebaugh, 67, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Nashville on November 28, 1956. She graduated from Saint Bernard Academy in Nashville. Catherine was of the Catholic faith and had previously attended St. Ann Catholic Church. She previously worked as a paralegal before working for the State of Tennessee. In her earlier...
Daniel "Danny" Lee Kephart
Jan 2, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle, Danny Kephart, a retired Engineer from Nashville Fire Department. He left us on January 2nd 2024.
Bubba, as he was called by family, was born March 5th 1962 (61 years old) . He was preceded in death by his father Bobby Kephart and mother...
Mrs. Marilyn Louise Escue
Dec 29, 2023
Mrs. Marilyn Louise Escue, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2023, in Mount Juliet, TN. She was born on August 16, 1947, in Galloway, Ohio to Ercie Arles Morris and Amanda Rooker Morris. Mrs. Escue will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her immense love for her family. She cherished spending time with her loved ones and created countless...
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