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Rebecca "Becky" Ann Shirley

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Shirley

Nov 8, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Shirley, 66, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Armilla (Nicholson) Hudgens. A residential house cleaner, Becky cherished her son and family and enjoyed the outdoors, live music, and being with people. Her family and friends will always remember...

Phillip Wayne Denton, Jr.

Phillip Wayne Denton, Jr.

Nov 5, 2026

Phillip Wayne Denton, Jr., age 68, of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. He was born on November 1, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Phillip Wayne Denton, Sr., and Kathy (Barnes) Blythe. He graduated Cheatham County High School Class of 1977. He worked as a heavy equipment...

Doris Marie Sanders

Doris Marie Sanders

Oct 30, 2026

Doris Marie Sanders, age 90, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Cheatham County, Ashland City, Tennessee, on December 9, 1935, to the late Doyle W. Williams and Delphia Scott Williams. Doris was a long-time member of the Ashland City Church of Christ and had...

Roy Buttrey

Roy Buttrey

Oct 30, 2026

In loving memory – Roy Buttrey

Age 81 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Buttrey was born at home in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 4, 1945, to the late Percy Eugene Buttrey and Sara Christine Estes Buttrey. Survivors include his “sweet, beautiful, loving wife who takes great care of me,” Linda...

David Bradley Dutton

David Bradley Dutton

Oct 30, 2026

David Bradley Dutton, age 71, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Riverview Post Acute in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born in San Francisco, California, on December 5, 1954, to the late Norris H. Dutton and Vina (Bradley) Dutton. After his father's military career, David was raised in Nashville, Tennessee.  David and Sheila were...

Amanda Michelle Sewell

Amanda Michelle Sewell

Oct 27, 2026

Amanda Michelle Sewell, age 38, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 5, 1988. She was a homemaker in her own home. Amanda is survived by her parents, Roger Eugene (Shari) Sewell and Dimple (Robert) Womack; husband, Brandon Cox; sons,...

Angela L. Tomlin

Angela L. Tomlin

Oct 26, 2026

Angela L. Tomlin, age 56, passed away at her home on Monday, October 26, 2026. Angela was born on January 21, 1970, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William Tomlin, Sr., and Helen Joyce (Stewart) Tomlin. She loved to paint and fish as well as camp. When at home, she loved to watch Dukes of Hazzard and Knight Rider on...

Mae Haley

Mae Haley

Oct 24, 2026

Mae Haley, 80, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Dickson, Tennessee, on April 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Hampton and Sarah Lucille (Sesler) Hampton.

Mae retired from her warehouse position at Malone and Hyde. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, crafting, playing Candy Crush, and spending time with...

Michael W. Binkley

Michael W. Binkley

Oct 23, 2026

Michael Wayne Binkley, age 64, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Michael was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 24, 1962, to the late Tommy and Jeannette “Sissy” Birtie Ruth Scruggs Binkley. Michael was a graduate of Cheatham County Central High School, Class of 1980 who loved his CB radio, trains, and tractor pulling. He called himself an “old...

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...

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