Obituaries

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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,...

Michael Elwyn Royal

Michael Elwyn Royal

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Elwyn Royal, age 77, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Riverview Post Acute in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born on November 17, 1948, in Auburndale, Florida, to the late Talmadge Royal and Betty Lou (Hagler) Royal. Michael served in the United States Navy. He was a teacher, a Florida Highway Patrol officer, and...

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores

Mar 28, 2026

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores, 60, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born March 16, 1966, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late J. Jesus Aguilar Salazar and Ambrosia Flores Moreno. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jorge Elizondo Zavala. She was a long-time member of Iglesia...

Shirley Beatrice Rediker

Shirley Beatrice Rediker

Mar 28, 2026

Shirley Beatrice (Taylor) Rediker, age 83, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 24, 1942. Shirley was a homemaker and loved her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Paul Jones II, Joey Jones; daughter, Teresa Peden; and brothers, Guye Taylor and John...

Robert Roy Leggins Jr.

Robert Roy Leggins Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Robert Roy Leggins, Jr., age 65, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on February 7, 1961, to the late Robert Roy Leggins, Sr., and Janice (Taylor) Leggins. He served in the United States Military. Before retirement, he worked as a contractor building houses. Robert is preceded in death by...

Sue Helen Leyhew

Sue Helen Leyhew

Mar 26, 2026

Sue Helen Leyhew, 96, of Ashland City, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville on December 21, 1929, to the late Clarence Harvel Neese and Edna (Jarrett) Neese. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Frank Leyhew; and sisters, Martha Dugger and Ruth Hall. She worked at H&R...

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