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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...

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,...

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...

James Arthur Fleming

James Arthur Fleming

Aug 25, 2026

James “Jamie” Arthur Fleming, age 50, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 30, 1975. James worked in customer service. He loved hunting and fishing. James also found great enjoyment with RC cars and airplanes. He is preceded in death by his stepmother,...

Sue Carolyn Nicholson

Sue Carolyn Nicholson

Aug 21, 2026

Sue Carolyn Nicholson age 89 of Ashland City died at her home on Friday August 21, 2026. Sue was born on May 3,1937 on her family farm to parents Ernest and Nancy (Perry) Nicholson. She retired from the State of Tennessee as a keyer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Nancy Nicholson; and husband, Bobby Nicholson....

Johnny Bellar

Johnny Bellar

Aug 5, 2026

Johnny Wayne Bellar, age 71, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Riverview Post Acute in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Springfield, Tennessee, to the late Johnnie E. Bellar and Martha L. (Ingram) Bellar. He was a member of Sycamore Chapel Church of Christ in Ashland City, Tennessee. Johnny...

Dean Everett Harris

Dean Everett Harris

Aug 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dean Everett Harris

Dean Everett Harris, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in 1946 and raised in Ashland City, Tennessee, he learned the values of hard work, faith, and family that would guide him throughout his life. At just 19 years old, he answered the call to serve his country after...

Larry Delano Reed

Larry Delano Reed

Jul 24, 2026

Larry Delano Reed, age 90, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on July 3, 1936, to the late Luther Reed and Mabel Lucille (Sanders) Reed in Ashland City, Tennessee. Larry served in the United States Marine Corps. He later worked for All American Bottling...

Sherry Ann Jackson

Sherry Ann Jackson

Jul 21, 2026

Sherry Ann Jackson, age 66, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee departed this life on July 21, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 24, 1959, to the late Emmett Hudgens and Dorothy (Graham) Hudgens. She is preceded in death by her brothers, James and Dale Hudgens; sister, Kathy Stewart; niece, Sheila Jacoway; and nephew, Brian Hudgens.

Sherry graduated from...

Cleo Gwendolyn Wayman

Cleo Gwendolyn Wayman

Jul 19, 2026

Cleo “Mammaw” Gwendolyn (Cantrell) Wayman, age 88, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on September 11, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Leo Alexander Cantrell and Willie Ina (Shearron) Cantrell. Cleo was a member of West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, Tennessee. She...

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