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Carolyn H. Knight

Carolyn H. Knight

Jun 2, 2026

Carolyn (Harris) Knight, age 76, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born on November 29, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William Harris and Obe (Long) Harris. She was a member of Bearwallow Road Church of Christ. Carolyn worked as a manager for Eckerd. She is preceded in death...

Donnie Everett McCool

Donnie Everett McCool

May 27, 2026

Donnie E. McCool, 89, of Ashland City, Tennessee, departed this life on May 27, 2026, at his home.

He was born on February 19, 1937, in Pleasant View, Tennessee, to the late James Zelmer McCool and Louise (Binkley) McCool. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Linda; his children, Everett McCool and Maria (James) McCool Binkley; his two grandchildren,...

Hope Elaine Duke

Hope Elaine Duke

May 26, 2026

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that no plants or keepsakes be sent. For those who wish to honor Hope’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913.

Hope Elaine (Batts) Duke, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on May 29,...

Martha Sue Pedigo

Martha Sue Pedigo

May 20, 2026

Martha Sue Pedigo, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Bethpage, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Paul Harris Anderson and Annie May (Owen) Anderson. She was a devoted homemaker for her husband and family and formerly attended Ashland City Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Leonard Kenneth Schubert

Leonard Kenneth Schubert

May 19, 2026

Leonard Kenneth Schubert, 90, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1936, in Kingston, Tennessee to the late James “J.L.” Leonard Schubert and Hazel (Vann) Schubert. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie “Marie” Schubert; son, Kenny Schubert; daughter, Margie Schubert; brothers, James Schubert,...

Billy Wayne Eden

Billy Wayne Eden

May 14, 2026

Billy Wayne Eden, age 55, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1971, in Springfield, Tennessee, to Billy Ray Eden and Mary (Pulley) Eden. He worked as a maintenance man. Billy Wayne loved racing and working on vehicles. His is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Eden....

Tina Michelle Ferry

Tina Michelle Ferry

May 11, 2026

Tina Michelle Ferry, 50, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on May 11, 2026.

She was born June 16, 1975, in Falls of Rough, Kentucky to Paul Edward Ferry and Rebecca Jean (Sturgeon) Ferry. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Edward Ferry and stepmother, Joyce and grandparents, Paul Eli Ferry, Bonnie Ferry, and Artie Wethington.

Tina graduated from...

Janice June Fee

Janice June Fee

May 8, 2026

Janice J. Fee, age 78, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on May 8, 2026.

She was born on October 31, 1947, in Coalgood, Kentucky to the late Hiram J. Fee, Jr. and Colleen Juanita (Flanary) Bates. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rick Fee; and great-nephew, Ethan Biggs.

Jan was a Christian and worked for Cheatham County...

Gale Yvonne Moon

Gale Yvonne Moon

May 8, 2026

Gale Yvonne Moon, 76, of Madison, Tennessee, departed this life on May 8, 2026.

She was born April 22, 1950, in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late Buford Eakes and Christine (Simmons) Eakes. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Moon; son, William Moon, Jr.; brothers, Jimmy Eakes, Danny Eakes, and Larry Eakes; and sister Nancy Mangrum.

She loved spending...

Chester "Bud" James Huffines, Sr.

Chester "Bud" James Huffines, Sr.

Apr 29, 2026

Chester “Bud” James Huffines, Sr., 73, of Cheatham County departed this life on April 29, 2026.

He was born July 29, 1952, in Portland, Tennessee to James Huffines and Jewel (Stephens) Huffines. He is preceded in death by his father, James Huffines.

Bud was a Cheatham County High School graduate and worked for Ben Swinger, Pittsburg Plate Glass, Simmons Plate Glass, and...

Michael Dallas Denson, Jr.

Michael Dallas Denson, Jr.

Apr 22, 2026

Michael Dallas Denson, Jr., passed away on April 22, 2026, in Ashland City, Tennessee. Born on June 5, 1972, in Nashville, Tennessee, Michael dedicated his life to God, his family and especially his children.  He was a jack of all trades and considered a master in carpentry. Michael was a boss at raising game roosters.  He loved to make people...

Michael Wade Taylor

Michael Wade Taylor

Apr 18, 2026

Michael "Mike" Wade Taylor, age 74, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Michael was born on March 11, 1952, in White Bluff, Tennessee, to the late John Taylor and Audrey Putman Taylor. He was a retired E5 Sergeant for the United States Army. He worked in construction following his retirement from the military. Michael was preceded...

Caren Hoge Thornton

Caren Hoge Thornton

Apr 17, 2026

Caren Hoge Thornton, 69, of Ashland City departed this life on April 17, 2026, in Nashville. She was born on January 19, 1957, in Bridgeport, Alabama, to the late Robert J. Hoge III and Vera Ann (Brown) Hoge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randy Thornton; son, Corey Lee Thornton; and brothers, Robert J. "Bobby" Hoge IV and...

Dorris Mitchell Perry

Dorris Mitchell Perry

Apr 15, 2026

Dorris Mitchell Perry, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life on April 15, 2026, in Livingston, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 4, 1939, to the late Phillip Thomas Perry and Beulah Jean (Randall) Perry. He is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Perry; and sisters, Brenda Gibbs and Wanda Donnell. He worked in the commercial...

Anne F. Cassista

Anne F. Cassista

Apr 13, 2026

Anne F. (Donaldson) Cassista, age 90, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1935 in Manchester, England to the late Andrew Donaldson and Gladys Martha (Bradley) Donaldson. Anne is preceded by death by her her parents; her loving husband, Floyd Cassista; sister, Jennifer Wilment; and great-grandson...

James Christopher "Chris" Baldwin

James Christopher "Chris" Baldwin

Apr 12, 2026

As a courtesy to the Baldwin Family and his wife, Angela, we post the obituary for Chris.  Please note that all services will take place in Florida.

James Christopher Baldwin “Chris” 57 of Dunedin, Florida departed this life on Sunday April 12th, 2026.

Chris was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 23rd, 1968 to Dr. James Marvin Baldwin and Emma (Janice) Baldwin....

Jennifer Mills

Jennifer Mills

Apr 9, 2026

Jennifer “Jenny” Louise Mills, age 47, departed this life on April 9, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was born in Dickson, Tennessee, on July 21, 1978, to Jack Huston Pernell and Barbara (Williams) Pernell. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Huston Pernell.

She worked as a secretary for Greater Things Christian Academy for many years. Before that she worked...

Charlotte Annette O'Saile

Charlotte Annette O'Saile

Apr 9, 2026

Charlotte Annette (Stafford) O'Saile, age 62, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on November 25, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Hollis Ray Stafford and Anna Pearl (McCormick) Stafford. She was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and loved God...

Jesse Wayne Boyte

Jesse Wayne Boyte

Apr 9, 2026

Jesse Wayne Boyte, age 84, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 6, 1941, to the late Jesse Boyte, Jr., and Chloe (Harris) Boyte. He graduated from Cheatham County High School. Jesse Wayne went on to work at State Industries...

Michael "Mike" W. Brown

Michael "Mike" W. Brown

Apr 5, 2026

Michael "Mike" W. Brown, aged 67, died at his residence on April 5, 2026. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilson and Gladys (Ramsey) Brown. Mike worked as a meat cutter at Kemps Foodland and Bordeaux Foods before retiring and loved to hunt and fish. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather,...

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