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Mark Eldon Bertrand

Mark Eldon Bertrand

Sep 4, 2024

Mark Eldon Bertrand, age 58, of Atwood, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Paris, Arkansas, on June 29, 1966, to Joseph Bertrand and Albina (Yother) Bertrand. He owned and operated L&M Communications. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bertrand. He is survived by...

Mikyah Tanner Smith-Kennedy

Mikyah Tanner Smith-Kennedy

Aug 30, 2024

Mikyah Tanner Smith-Kennedy, age 19, of Ashland City, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. He was born on September 26, 2004, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Jake Kennedy and Brandi Smith. He was a member of Cheatham County High School Class of 2023. He worked in construction. Mikyah was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and friend....

Raymond Jeffrey Elliott

Raymond Jeffrey Elliott

Aug 29, 2024

Raymond "Jeff" Jeffrey Elliott, age 62, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 7, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Raymond Elliott and Betty Anderson. He graduated from Cheatham County Central High School in 1980. Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Gleco and Willie Mai Anderson,...

Jonathan Neal Coles

Jonathan Neal Coles

Aug 28, 2024

Jonathan Neal Coles, age 48, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Jonathan was born November 23, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Johnie Coles and Sarah Ann (Neal) Coles. He worked for the Department of Corrections as a commissary truck driver and was an honorary staff member of C & O...

Helga Lina Campbell

Helga Lina Campbell

Aug 23, 2024

Helga Lina Campbell, age 84, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Friday morning, August 23, 2024. Helga was born in Trier, Germany, on January 5, 1940, to the late Walter and Theresa Theodora (Mai) Sell. She met Fred Campbell while he was serving his country in the U.S. Air Force and they enjoyed spending time...

Mary Dorothy Biggs

Mary Dorothy Biggs

Aug 23, 2024

Mary Dorothy Biggs, age 85, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee. Dorothy was born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 13, 1939, to the late Eldred Don "Jack" Biggs Jr and Mary (Gannon) Biggs. Dorothy was a long-time parishioner of St. Martha's Catholic Church. She earned a...

Rayburn Earl Raymer

Rayburn Earl Raymer

Aug 22, 2024

Rayburn Earl Raymer May 19, 1930 – August 22, 2024 Born in Springfield, Tennessee Ray as a young child started his life of work as a stock feeder and animal caretaker at the stockyards in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Ray's work ethic mirrored that of his family in that work came early to take care of himself and his family, and...

Freda Joann Proctor

Freda Joann Proctor

Aug 14, 2024

Freda Joann Proctor, age 89, of Springfield, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee, on August 16, 1934, to the late Ernie Corbin and Ruby Maria (Wall) Suggs. Joann worked in banking. She was a member of Bearwallow Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Joe...

Frances W. Elliott Newman

Frances W. Elliott Newman

Aug 14, 2024

Frances W. Elliott Newman, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on October 20, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Whittle and Lillie (Lane) Whittle. She worked as a team leader for Plug-In. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lillie Whittle;...

Pamela Lorene Dye

Pamela Lorene Dye

Aug 13, 2024

Pamela Lorene (Miller) Dye, age 65, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1959, in York, Pennsylvania, to Bill Miller, Jr., and Kathleen (Winfrey) Miller. She worked as a receptionist for the State of Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Dye. She is...

Joseph M. Riggan

Joseph M. Riggan

Aug 11, 2024

Joseph "Mikey" "Doodle" M. Riggan, age 16, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Joe Riggan and Samantha Riggan. He enjoyed working as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Anita Finch and David Riggan. He is survived by his parents, Joe and Samantha Riggan; grandparents, Billy...

Billy Joe Moore

Billy Joe Moore

Aug 8, 2024

Billy Joe Moore, age 65, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Joe William Moore and Lorene (Gallaher) Moore. He was a member of Lillamay Church of Christ. He worked for Nashville Electric Service as a carpenter for 31 years....

Billy Ray Newman

Billy Ray Newman

Aug 7, 2024

Billy Ray Newman, age 82, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1941, in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Luther Talmadge "L.T." Newman and Bethel Mazelle (Dicus) Newman. He worked as a brick mason. He loved NASCAR, gardening, and fishing. Billy is preceded in death by his parents; wife,...

William Thomas "Bill" Alderson

William Thomas "Bill" Alderson

Aug 5, 2024

William Thomas "Bill" Alderson, age 69, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William T. Alderson and Sylvia (Farrell) Alderson. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University. He worked for H3GM for 13 years in Information Technology and...

James "Jim" Ray Yates

James "Jim" Ray Yates

Aug 5, 2024

James "Jim" Ray Yates, age 61, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife at his bedside. He was born in Springfield, Tennessee, on September 17, 1962, to the late Grady Ray Yates and Nancy Ann (Wilson) Yates. Jim graduated from the University of Phoenix with a...

Bonnie Ervin

Bonnie Ervin

Jul 31, 2024

Bonnie (Herron) Ervin, age 87, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, on May 4, 1937, to the late George Dewey Herron and Virginia H. (Jennette) Herron. She worked for State Stove/A.O. Smith as a purchasing agent. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with the...

Tyler "Ty" Buckshot Craig

Tyler "Ty" Buckshot Craig

Jul 27, 2024

Tyler "Ty" Buckshot Craig, age 39, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on October 18, 1984, to Joey Reid Craig and Brenda (Brooks) Craig. He worked as a plumber at Hornbuckle Plumbing. Ty is preceded in death by his father, Joey Reid Craig, and brother-in-law, Andy Moss. He is...

Joanie Darlene Eubanks

Joanie Darlene Eubanks

Jul 25, 2024

Joanie Darlene Eubanks, age 69, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Joanie was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Willard Ardell Hand and Flossie King Hand. She is survived by her husband, Barry Eubanks; brothers, Jeff Hand and Terry (Polly) Hand; sisters, Sandy (Marty) Kolopajlo and Tammy (Roger) Allen; nieces and nephews,...

Elizabeth Ann Parillo

Elizabeth Ann Parillo

Jul 25, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Vasquez) Parillo, age 63, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was known by many names including Liz, Lizzy and Mommer. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on June 1, 1961, Elizabeth loved her family and friends with a deep kindness and rare sense of unselfish giving....

Mary Dimple Jarrell

Mary Dimple Jarrell

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Dimple Jarrell, age 81, passed away at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee on Friday, July 12, 2024. Mary was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18, 1943, to the late Bernard Wilson Jarrell, Sr. and Edna Ragan Jarrell. Mary worked for A.O. Smith and retired after 30 years in 2009. Mary is preceded in death by her parents,...

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