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Robert Eugene Mangrum, Sr.

Robert Eugene Mangrum, Sr.

Oct 19, 2026

Robert Eugene Mangrum, Sr., age 73, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on October 2, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Burl Wesley Mangrum, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (Mosley) Mangrum. He worked as a lead printing pressman. He loved to Country dance and taught...

Shanon M. Pickard

Shanon M. Pickard

Oct 18, 2026

Shanon M. Pickard, age 58, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1967, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Shanon attended Harpeth High School. He was a jack of all trades and greatly respected in all of them. Shanon was a car “nut” and especially loved old cars. Shanon worked as the Cheatham...

Judy Josephine Bernal

Judy Josephine Bernal

Oct 11, 2026

Judy Josephine Bernal, age 62, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1964, in Moab, Utah, to the late Raymond Joseph Bernal and Mary Alex Augirre. She was a member of Living Hope Fellowship and a homemaker. Judy is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Boomer, Fawn, and Lisa. She is survived...

Johnny Ray Kokoski

Johnny Ray Kokoski

Oct 11, 2026

Johnny Ray Kokoski, age 71, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on May 17, 1955, in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late John Joseph Kokoski and Joan Frances (Coposky) Kokoski. He was a member of North Second Street Church of Christ. A highly decorated Black...

Starlina Cochran

Starlina Cochran

Oct 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Starlina “Star” Cochran 

Starlina “Star” Cochran, age 49, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

She leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her dearly, including her loving father, Stanley A. Cochran; loving brother, Danny Cochran (Candye Cochran); special niece, Caitlin "Cakey" Crawford (Mark); beloved nephews, Nolan and Beckett Crawford;...

James Richard Tracy

James Richard Tracy

Oct 8, 2026

James Richard Tracy, 59, passed away suddenly in the early morning of October 8, 2026. James was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 4, 1967. He formerly worked driving a tractor for a sod company before retiring to take care of his wife. He is survived by his wife Kim (Pentecost) Tracy; sons, Scott Carney (Mary) and Jacob Carney; brother,...

Patsy Ruth De Lemos

Patsy Ruth De Lemos

Oct 3, 2026

Patsy Ruth (Williams) De Lemos, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert Boyd Williams and Ada Ruth Tucker Williams Clifton. A member of Cheatham County High School’s Class of 1961, Patsy was a standout basketball player and...

Bobby Claude Dickerson

Bobby Claude Dickerson

Sep 28, 2026

Bobby Claude Dickerson, age 85, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 21, 1941, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, to the late Claude Ramsey Dickerson and Johnnie Versie (Reese). Bobby was a farmer and a businessman. He worked for State Industries in a variety of positions. He was a Worshipful...

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

Sep 27, 2026

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Charles David Drake, 89, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Eaton Creek Post Acute in Nashville. Born October 30, 1936, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Gordon Edwin Drake and Irene (Wilson) Drake. He graduated from Bellevue High School with...

Joseph Earl Batson

Joseph Earl Batson

Sep 26, 2026

Joseph Earl Batson, age 91, of Pleasant View Tennessee formerly Ashland City, TN passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Earl was born in Charlotte, TN to the late George Cooksey Batson and Lora Fowler Batson September 21, 1935.

Throughout his life, Earl was known for his honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, love of gardening, deep love of the Lord,...

Betty Diane Gibbs

Betty Diane Gibbs

Sep 25, 2026

Betty Diane Gibbs January 22, 1955 – September 25, 2026

Betty Diane Gibbs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family at home in Ashland City, TN. Betty leaves behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, hard work, and most importantly, love that will continue to live on through the many lives...

Marion Nickens

Marion Nickens

Sep 23, 2026

Marion Nickens, 85, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 22, 1941, he was the son of the late James and Hazel (Collins) Nickens. Marion retired from his work as a heavy equipment mechanic for Bobcat and was a former member of New Hope Church of Christ. A loving stepfather, grandfather, and...

Lora Edna "Nanny" Eakes

Lora Edna "Nanny" Eakes

Sep 19, 2026

Lora Edna “Nanny” Eakes, 87, passed away at home on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 28, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Vaughn Langley and Velma Ellen Ross Langley. She worked at the Amoco as a gas station attendant while dedicating herself to her family as a loving mother,...

Cabell Shoffner

Cabell Shoffner

Sep 17, 2026

Cabell Shoffner was called home to the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Cabell was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee on January 22, 1948. She attended and graduated from Harpeth Hall high school and later attended University of Memphis where she met and married John Evans. They were blessed with a son, John Claiborne Evans. In her younger years...

Linda Kay Green

Linda Kay Green

Sep 5, 2026

Linda Kay Green, age 72, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 30, 1954. Linda ran a daycare out of her home and later worked as a teacher’s aide at Cheatham County High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Green; father,...

Glenn D. Biggs

Glenn D. Biggs

Sep 5, 2026

Glenn D. Biggs, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 6, 1950, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Joe C. Biggs and Serena Elizabeth (Travis) Biggs. Glenn was Constable for the 2nd District of Cheatham County for many years and volunteer fireman for the Cheatham County...

William "Bill" Wallace Green, Jr.

William "Bill" Wallace Green, Jr.

Sep 4, 2026





William “Bill” Wallace Green, Jr., age 82, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home. Born on August 14, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Wallace Green, Sr., and Elsie Mai (Baggett) Green. He served in the United States Army and later retired from the Air National Guard. Bill...

Kenneth "Ken" William Ellis

Kenneth "Ken" William Ellis

Sep 3, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” William Ellis, age 86, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, at Riverview Post Acute in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born on November 24, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John Conroy Ellis and Vivan Villa Ellis. Ken was an antique dealer at flea markets. He was a talented pool shark and enjoyed...

Betty Jean Sweeney

Betty Jean Sweeney

Sep 2, 2026

Betty Jean Sweeney, age 84, 2026, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was born in Williamson County, Tennessee, on July 17, 1942, to the late Joe Milton Holt and Saraphine (Ridge) Holt. Betty worked for The Tennessean as an assistant district manager. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...

John "Mac" McClurkan Cobler

John "Mac" McClurkan Cobler

Aug 30, 2026

John Cobler, age 67, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. John was born in Wise County, Virginia on May 9, 1959, the son of John W. Cobler and Margaret (McClurkan) Cobler. John was a member of Kento Boo Baptist Church in Florence, Kentucky, and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University, where he played...

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