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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....

Cody Daniel Miller

Cody Daniel Miller

Dec 30, 2021

Cody Daniel Miller, age 28, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Cody was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Daniel Dale Miller and Stephanie Deardorff. Cody graduated from Harpeth High School, class of 2011. He was also known as the jokester of the family. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Donna Deardorff. He is survived by his father, Daniel...

Jason Dewayne Cope

Jason Dewayne Cope

Dec 29, 2021

Jason Dewayne Cope, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Jason was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 18, 1976, to Pamela Cope. Jason was a truck driver for Hoover Trucking. He is preceded in death by his grandparents George and Lois Cope. He is survived by his mother, Pam...

George Iran Womack

George Iran Womack

Dec 26, 2021

George Womack, age 73, passed away at the Residence at Alive Hospice on December 26, 2021. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on December 31,1947 to the late George Jr. and Mildred Irene (Payne) Womack. George was United States Marine Veteran. He worked and retired from Vanderbilt the Nashville V.A. Hospital as a registered nurse. George is preceded in death...

Charles "Ricky" Smith

Charles "Ricky" Smith

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Ricky" Smith, age 67, passed away at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee on December 26, 2021. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the late Malcolm Hall and Wanda (Cunningham) Smith. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill Smith, and Dan Smith. He is survived by his brother, Jeff Smith, sisters, Suzanne Gammon and...

Wesley Ian Harris

Wesley Ian Harris

Dec 25, 2021

Wesley Ian Harris, age 68, passed away on December 25th, 2021 at his home of 32 years in Knoxville, TN. Wes was born in Nashville, TN on September 4, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Morene (Wayman) Harris and grandparents, William Charlie and Hattie (Crocker) Harris and Finis Earl and Catherine (Simpson) Wayman, all of...

Donald Fuqua Parrish

Donald Fuqua Parrish

Dec 24, 2021

Donald Fuqua Parrish, age 77, passed away at his home on December 24, 2021. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 20, 1944, to the late Herbert Lee and Dixie Nell (Pegram) Parrish. He was a United States Navy Veteran and owner of Parrish Expedited Freight. Donald is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Annette Story. He...

Louie "Cowboy" Biggs

Louie "Cowboy" Biggs

Dec 23, 2021

Louie "Cowboy" Mitchell Biggs, age 84, passed away on December 23, 2021, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville, Tennessee. Cowboy, as he was named by his father, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 7, 1937, to the late Louis Biggs and Ethel (Smith) Biggs. He was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from autobody repair, working...

Terry Mann

Terry Mann

Dec 22, 2021

Terry Mann, age 76, passed away at his home in Henrietta, Tennessee, on December 22, 2021. Terry was born in Indian Mound, Tennessee, on August 30, 1945, to the late James and Lola Mae (Merideth) Mann. He was a retired factory worker. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Terry Joseph Mann (Christy);...

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