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Melba Jean Taylor

Melba Jean Taylor

Apr 11, 2023

Melba Jean Taylor, age 67, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on April 11, 2023. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 16, 1955, to William Robert Taylor, Sr., and Elsie Gladys (Waters) Taylor. She worked at Acme Boot. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Taylor, Sr., and Elsie Taylor; son, James Lee...

Deana Binkley Norwood

Deana Binkley Norwood

Apr 10, 2023

Deana Marie (Binkley) Norwood, age 54, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 5, 1968, to Terry D. Binkley and Patsy M. Perry. She attended Neptune Chapel. Deana was the owner and insurance agent of The Perry Group Inc. She is preceded...

Katie Marie Bestler

Katie Marie Bestler

Apr 10, 2023

Katie Marie Bestler, age 35, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away in Hermitage, Tennessee, on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 10, 1987, to Kenneth Scott Myers and Rebecca Louise Lenox. She worked as a teacher's aide to disabled children. Katie is survived by her parents, Kenneth Myers (Lara) and Rebecca Lenox (Greg); son,...

Barbara Dianne Biggs

Barbara Dianne Biggs

Apr 9, 2023

Barbara Dianne Biggs, age 75, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away in Guthrie, Kentucky, on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 1948, to Morton Edward Foster and Ellen (Allen) Foster. She worked for the Department of Corrections Centennial. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Morton and Ellen Foster. She is survived...

Walter Brent Murphy

Walter Brent Murphy

Apr 8, 2023

Walter Brent Murphy, age 57, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 15, 1965, to Jerry Murphy and Joyce Smith. Walter was a door and window installer. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Murphy. Walter is survived by his wife, Lorina (Dodson)...

John Dudley Lovell Iii

John Dudley Lovell Iii

Mar 31, 2023

John Dudley Lovell, III, age 44, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to John Dudley Lovell, Jr., and Connie Reeder. He was a talented carpenter. John was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Dudley Lovell, Jr., and Connie (Reeder) Hulsey;...

Betty B. Cannon

Betty B. Cannon

Mar 31, 2023

Betty Bowker Cannon of Pleasant View, Tennessee, had a pleasant departure to her heavenly home, under the care of Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN; on March 31, 2023; with beloved family by her side. She was born July 18, 1933, in Old Hickory, Tennessee to Elise Stone Bowker and Robert Lester Bowker, Sr. Betty retired from State Industries (A.O. Smith)...

Roger D. Spann

Roger D. Spann

Mar 28, 2023

Roger D. Spann, age 60, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 8, 1962, to Will Allen Spann and Clara Pearl (Winnett) Spann. He worked as a professional painter for Poole Painting Company. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Clara Spann; brothers,...

Joy Patricia Mayo

Joy Patricia Mayo

Mar 28, 2023

Joy Ford Mayo (81) Date of Death, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Preceded in death by parents, James (Pud) and Lottie Milliken Ford; husband, Jimmy Mayo, Sr.; son, Jimmy "Bubba" Mayo, Jr.; and brother, Guy Ford. Survived by daughter, Fairy (Bo Henderson) Mayo; grandson, Jared Mayo; great grandsons, Trevor Mayo and Clayton Mayo; sisters, Sandra Ford and Deborah (Tony) Decker; sisters-in-law,...

Tony Lewis Finch

Tony Lewis Finch

Mar 28, 2023

Tony Lewis Finch, age 46, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 24, 1976, to David Lewis Finch and Brenda Sue Johnson. He was a graduating member of Cheatham County High School class of 1995. If ever there was a traditional Tennessee country boy, it was Tony. He was...

Larry Elvis Wayman

Larry Elvis Wayman

Mar 25, 2023

Larry Elvis "PawPaw" Wayman, age 88, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on December 6, 1934, to Melvin Elliott Wayman and Annabelle (Williams) Wayman. He was a member of Corinth Church of Christ in Portland, Tennessee before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee and joining West End Church...

David Wayne Day Sr

David Wayne Day Sr

Mar 24, 2023

David Wayne Day, Sr., age 65, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. David was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 26, 1957, to James David Day and Barbara Lou (Arnold) Day. He received an associate degree and spent his career as a contractor and owner of David Day Construction. He is preceded in...

Mary Ann Hampton

Mary Ann Hampton

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Ann Hampton, age 65, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on May 23, 1957, to James Lockert Williams and Virginia Pauline (Humphreys) Williams. She was a devoted homemaker to her family and mother of her entire road. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Williams;...

Douglas Howard King

Douglas Howard King

Mar 4, 2023

Douglas Howard King, age 72, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at Hillcrest Healthcare Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born in Clinton, Tennessee, on October 20, 1950, to the late Roy King, Sr., and Ruby (Patterson) King. He worked for A.O. Smith on the assembly line. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby...

Linda Sue Miller

Linda Sue Miller

Mar 1, 2023

Linda Sue Miller, age 76, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 19, 1946, to Daniel Ruben Watts and Robbie Elise (Fletcher) Watts. She worked in data marketing as a mail clerk. Following her retirement, she lived with her granddaughter, grand son-in-law and...

Harland "Doc" Hunt Shearron

Harland "Doc" Hunt Shearron

Feb 27, 2023

Harland "Doc" Hunt Shearron, age 96, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee, on September 14, 1926, to the late Sterling Shearron and Essie (Hunt) Shearron. He was a member of the Neptune Clifton United Methodist Church. He worked in the heavy construction industry for W....

William "Bobby" Robert Maupin

William "Bobby" Robert Maupin

Feb 26, 2023

William "Bobby" Robert Maupin, age 78, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee, on March 31, 1944, to Haska Lee Maupin and Mary Frances (Collins) Maupin. Bobby served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for Ford Glass in Managerial Robotics. He is preceded...

Charlie Leroy Mays

Charlie Leroy Mays

Feb 22, 2023

Charlie Leroy Mays, age 88, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born in Parsons, Tennessee, on December 6, 1934, to the late Rufus Clarence Mays and Bertha Magnolia (Lancaster) Mays. He worked as a plant manager for Container Corporation of America and Weyerhaeuser. Charlie is preceded in death by his...

Marvin Eugene White

Marvin Eugene White

Feb 22, 2023

Marvin Eugene White, age 79, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away at HillCrest Health Care Center in Ashland City, Tennessee, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on August 16, 1943, to the late Dewey White and Roxie (Dismang) White. He was a factory worker in the steel industry. Marvin is preceded in death by his...

Steven Curtis Polk

Steven Curtis Polk

Feb 20, 2023

Steven Curtis Polk, age 58, passed away on Monday morning, February 20, 2023. Steve was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 1, 1965, to the late Everette and Ruby (Cannon) Polk. He was a Union pipefitter and business owner for FMS Water Conservation. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who...

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