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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,...

G.W. Sanders

G.W. Sanders

Jul 10, 2024

G. W. Sanders, age 77, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on November 4, 1946, to the late Charlie Morgan Sanders and Rosa (McCarroll) Sanders. He served in the United States Army. G. W. worked as a machinist and pipefitter on barges. He is preceded...

Alyssa Marie Miller

Alyssa Marie Miller

Jul 9, 2024

Alyssa Marie Miller, Age 15, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on July 9, 2024, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 18, 2009, to Arthur Miller, Jr., and Jacqueline Miller. Alyssa attended Sycamore High School. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very thoughtful person. She loved her...

Mark Nephi Rice

Mark Nephi Rice

Jul 9, 2024

Mark Nephi Rice, age 64, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Marysville, California, on April 6, 1960, to David Lee Rice and Lorna May (Foster) Rice. He worked as a truck driver. Mark loved hunting and fishing but loved nothing more than his family. His children and grandchildren...

Nolan Ryan Thompson

Nolan Ryan Thompson

Jul 8, 2024

Nolan Ryan Thompson, age 16, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 28, 2007, to Terry Michael Krantz and Lora (Thompson) Krantz. Nolan was a happy little boy. He had a smile that lit up the world. He was a fighter through all of the...

Richard John Scholma

Richard John Scholma

Jul 8, 2024

Richard "Rich" John Scholma, age 85, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late John Scholma and Zella (Phillips) Scholma. Rich was a proud Native American. He worked in property management. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is...

James "Marty" Jones

James "Marty" Jones

Jul 5, 2024

James M. "Marty" Jones, age 70, passed away at his home on Friday, July 5, 2024. Marty was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 10, 1953, to the late James Noah and Sara (Martin) Jones. He retired from Triumph Aerospace. He loved to golf and do woodworking. Marty was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...

Elva Elizabeth Smith

Elva Elizabeth Smith

Jul 3, 2024

Elva Elizabeth (Hudgens) Smith, age 98, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Vantage Pointe Village in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born on May 11, 1926, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Floyd and Lant Hudgens. She was a long-time faithful member of East Nashville Free Will Baptist Church. Elva was a homemaker. She...

Reverend Paul Robert Gupton

Reverend Paul Robert Gupton

Jun 28, 2024

Reverend Paul Robert passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Vantage Pointe Village in Ashland City, Tennessee, surrounded by his children and family. He is survived by his children: Susan (Steve) Allen, Bob (Becky) Gupton, and Robin Jackson; grandchildren, Stephanie (David) Bailey, Wendy (Rob) Funk, Emily (Tim) Toombs, Ryan (Jamie) Gupton, Adam (Chelsea) Gupton, Amy (Andy) Matlock, Joshua...

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