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George Thomas Arnold Jr

George Thomas Arnold Jr

Feb 13, 2022

George Thomas Arnold, Jr., age 86, passed away at his home in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, in the early morning of Sunday, February 13, 2022. George was born in Carroll County, Tennessee, on July 29, 1935, to the late George Thomas Arnold, Sr. and Martha Alice Arnold. George was an active member in church and most recently, a member of Trinity Baptist...

Freddie Martin Brown

Freddie Martin Brown

Feb 10, 2022

Freddie Martin Brown, age 74, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee. Freddie was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 28, 1947, to the late Charles Martin Brown and Dorothy Lee Fortner Brown. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant for the Air National Guard. Freddie is preceded in death by his parents....

Arion Cole

Arion Cole

Feb 9, 2022

Arion Cole, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home in Ashland City, surrounded by his loving family. Arion was born in Huron County, Ohio, on August 23, 1935, to the late Herman Cole and Allie (Wireman) Cole. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired plant manager for ChemRock Corporation. Arion met his...

Stephen "Steve" Allen Hudson

Stephen "Steve" Allen Hudson

Feb 8, 2022

Stephen "Steve" Allen Hudson, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Steve was born on June 22, 1967, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Lonnie Allen Hudson and Gwendolyn (Hollis) Hudson. He was a graduate of Cheatham County High School, Class of 1986 and an electrician for IBEW Local 429....

Phillip Scott Demonbreun Sr.

Phillip Scott Demonbreun Sr.

Feb 5, 2022

Phillip Scott Demonbreun, age 54, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Phillip was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 11, 1967, to Billy Don Demonbreun and Lora Jean (Barnes) Demonbreun. He was a graduate of Cheatham County High School Class of 1985 and a service tech for Camping World. Phillip was preceded in death by his father and sister,...

James Ray Sanford Sr.

James Ray Sanford Sr.

Feb 2, 2022

James Ray Sanford, Sr., age 84, passed away on February 2, 2022. He was born in Cumberland City, Tennessee on January 3, 1938. James was an original member of the Cheatham County rescue squad, a former deputy for the Cheatham County Sheriff's Department, and a retired maintenance worker for A.O. Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, James...

Vickie Annette Allen

Vickie Annette Allen

Jan 29, 2022

Vickie Annette Allen, age 62, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Vickie was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 4, 1959, to the late Clarence Woodard McDowell, Jr. and Ada Jean Taylor McDowell. She was a caregiver to her husband and children. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Steven...

Bishop Larry T. Davis Sr.

Bishop Larry T. Davis Sr.

Jan 29, 2022

Bishop Larry Thomas Davis, Sr. was born on December 27, 1946, to the parentage of Florida Davis and the late Elihue Davis. He was preceded in death by his father Elihue Davis, grandson (namesake) Larry Davis, III, his grandparents: Deacon Charlie (Sue Lee) Porter and Rev. C.D. (Sally) Davis; aunts: Addie, Gertrude, Minnie, Millie Ann Marguerite; and uncles: Willie, Frederick,...

Gloria Faye Ross

Gloria Faye Ross

Jan 29, 2022

Gloria Faye Ross, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Gloria was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 24, 1941, to the late John A. Elder, Sr., and Eunice Cantrell Elder. She was a housewife and homemaker to her husband and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers,...

Montie Carol Langley

Montie Carol Langley

Jan 27, 2022

Montie Carol Langley, age 67, passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 12, 1954. She was a branch manager for the Department of Safety for 33 years. Montie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Beatrice "Nanny Bea" Thornton; brothers, Ronnie Thornton and Randy Thornton; mother-in-law, Mabel Delois Langley; and sister-in-law,...

Sandra "Dee" Brewer

Sandra "Dee" Brewer

Jan 25, 2022

Sandra "Dee" D. Brewer, age 58, passed away at her home on January 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Dee was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late William Boyd and Ozenia IV (Head) Conner. She was a housewife to her husband and family. Dee was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Boyd Conner, Jr, Joe Wayne...

Lana Kay Vandgrift

Lana Kay Vandgrift

Jan 24, 2022

Lana Kay Vandgrift, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Lana was born on February 16, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Ben Hardin and Elsie Catherine (Tanner) Vandgrift. She was a retired security guard. Lana was survived by a host of cousins. She is preceded in death...

Earl Black Jr.

Earl Black Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Earl Tilman Black, Jr., age 82, passed away on January 19, 2022, at The Residence at Alive Hospice. Earl was born in Summertown, Tennessee, to the late Earl Tilman Black, Sr., and Tressie Shirley Black. He was a retired truck driver for State Industries after 43 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Marie Black; brothers,...

Ann M. (Batts) Patterson

Ann M. (Batts) Patterson

Jan 15, 2022

Ann M. (Batts) Patterson, age 86, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away at Lynchburg Nursing Center on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Ann was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on July 25, 1935, to the late Henry Floyd Batts, Sr., and Salome (Smith) Batts Sanders. She was a member of the Cheap Hill Church of Christ and before retiring worked in bookkeeping...

Tommy Lincoln Wahl

Tommy Lincoln Wahl

Jan 14, 2022

Tommy Lincoln Wahl (aka "Pappoo") age 89, passed away January 14, 2022. He was born in Melvin, TX, the youngest of 11 children, and proud of his Swedish heritage. Tommy served for 4 years in the Marine Corp and was on the front lines of the Korean War. He loved playing horseshoes, billiards, and watching football after retiring from his...

David Wayne Newland

David Wayne Newland

Jan 13, 2022

David "Pops" Newland, age 55, passed away on January 13, 2022 in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 6, 1966. David is preceded in death by his father, James L. Newland; grandparents, James R. and Elizabeth Newland; grandmother, Lorene Hendricks; and grandson, Bradley Hudgens. He is survived by his mother, Cathey Phipps (Robert); sons, JD...

Howard Eugene Wilson

Howard Eugene Wilson

Jan 5, 2022

***Family requests all family and visitors to wear a mask*** Howard Eugene Wilson, age 76, passed away on January 5, 2022. Howard was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 8, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marnie Stubbins Wilson. Howard was a retired engineer who loved the Lord and was a faithful member before his...

Joseph Carl Allen

Joseph Carl Allen

Jan 1, 2022

JOSEPH CARL ALLEN, age 82, passed away on January 1, 2022, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Carl was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 16, 1939, to the late Clarence P. and Louise (Peach) Allen. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired MTA bus driver. Carl was preceded in death by his parents;...

Robert "Bob" Norman Perry

Robert "Bob" Norman Perry

Dec 31, 2021

***Arrangements for Bob Perry are visitation Saturday 10am-3pm. Service will begin at 3pm. Burial with military honors will follow service. Robert "Bob" Norman Perry, age 69, passed away on December 31, 2021, at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee. Bob was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on December 7, 1952, to the late Robert Dewell and Luella (Read) Perry. He...

April Michelle Hale Wyatt

April Michelle Hale Wyatt

Dec 30, 2021

***Due to inclement weather funeral service for April will be Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6pm in the chapel with Bart Pemberton officiating. Visitation will be Monday before the service from 4pm until 6pm. Burial will be Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11am in Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, and everyone will meet at the cemetery for the burial....

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