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John Charles Wilson

John Charles Wilson

Nov 9, 2021

John Charles Wilson, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Gray Ridge, Missouri, on August 24, 1934, to the late Wilber Silas Wilson and Janece Davis Wilson. He was a farmer, dump truck owner, worked and retired from Utility Service and Maintenance, was a retired factory...

Gary Duke

Gary Duke

Nov 7, 2021

Gary Vernon Duke, age 67, passed away on November 7, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee at Centennial Medical Center. Gary was born in Nashville, Tennessee and lived in Ashland City with his family for 40 years. He was a retired district manager for the Tennessean of Ashland City. His retired days were spending time with his wife, daughter, grandsons, and great...

Christina Smith

Christina Smith

Nov 6, 2021

Christina Smith, age 38, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Tristar Medical Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on September 11th, 1983. Christina is preceded in death by her grandparents, Judy Loukos, Ruth and Eather Turner; aunt, Teresa Mayisela; step-brother, Richie Davis; and nephew, Hagan Newland. She is survived by her mother, Cindy...

Connie Sue Bruce

Connie Sue Bruce

Oct 28, 2021

Connie Sue Bruce age 73, born April 19, 1948, died October 28 2021. Connie brightened the lives of all that knew her. Her works here on Earth were clearly guided by her Christian Faith. She lovingly served others in many roles including but not limited to: family matriarch, longtime member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church, confidant and friend. Mrs....

Don R. Jenkins

Don R. Jenkins

Oct 24, 2021

Don R. Jenkins, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee, on October 21, 1940, to the late Ernest Eugene Jenkins and Nina Louise (Wilson) Jenkins. He was a member of Bethlehem FWB Church and a retired truck driver from Anderson Piping. Don...

Mary Boyte

Mary Boyte

Oct 23, 2021

Mary (Herron) Boyte, age 80, passed away on October 23, 2021, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  Mary was born in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, on April 27, 1941, to the late George D. Herron and Virginia H. (Jennette) Herron.  Mary was a member of the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where she was a nursery teacher for 20 years....

Nancy Carolyn Thompson

Nancy Carolyn Thompson

Oct 13, 2021

Nancy Carolyn Thompson, age 75, passed away at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 13, 2021. Carolyn was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, on October 23, 1945, to the late Joe Franklin Hardin, Sr., and Annie Travis Hardin. She was a retired real estate agent. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Thompson; and brothers, Joe...

Donna Jewell (Pursley) Lenning

Donna Jewell (Pursley) Lenning

Oct 11, 2021

Donna Jewell (Pursley) Lenning, age 51, passed away on October 11, 2021 at her residence in Springfield, Tennessee. Donna was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee on May 16, 1970. She was a homemaker to her family. Donna is preceded in death by her brother, John Pursley. She is survived by her parents, John Pursley and Judy (White) Bowman; husband, Danny...

Phillip Clayton Lance Sr.

Phillip Clayton Lance Sr.

Oct 8, 2021

Phillip Clayton Lance Sr., age 68, passed away on October 8, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare Clarksville in Montgomery, Tennessee. Phillip was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 12, 1953. He was a security guard in the Nashville area. Phillip is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lance and Daisy Pauline Jones Lance; sister, Vicki Henson; and brother, Roger Lance....

Larry Ray Herman Sr.

Larry Ray Herman Sr.

Oct 5, 2021

Larry Ray Herman, Sr., age 71, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 5, 2021. Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Willie B. Herman and Beula B. Binkley Herman. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict, and was retired from factory work. He is preceded in death by...

Charles "Doodle" Bowman

Charles "Doodle" Bowman

Oct 5, 2021

Charles "Doodle" Bowman, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Doodle was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on June 7, 1955, to the late Hugh and Eloise (Newman) Bowman. He was the owner and operator of Bowman's Tire and Wrecker as well as Bowman's Auto Sales. Doodle was a loving husband,...

William "Bill" Sapp

William "Bill" Sapp

Oct 2, 2021

William "Bill" Sapp, age 86, passed away October 2, 2021 at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, TN. Bill received a B.S. in science and mathematics from Northeast Missouri State University, including his Masters of Education Administration and an honorary doctorate from Oxford in England. He was a member of Ashland City UMC and an educator for nearly 50 years, starting...

Teresa Lynn Murphy

Teresa Lynn Murphy

Sep 27, 2021

Teresa Lynn Murphy, age 63, passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Harris and Margie (Langley) Hand. She worked for NES. She is preceded in death by her parents. Teresa is survived by her husband, Larry Lee Murphy, family and friends. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 12noon in...

Bettye Crump

Bettye Crump

Sep 27, 2021

Bettye Gene Crump, age 84, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Bettye was born in Petersburg, Tennessee on September 20, 1937. She is a retired graphic artist for the Tennessee Education Association. Bettye is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Annie Hammonds Reeves; her husband, Alfred Linton Crump Sr.; brothers,...

Donna Lynn Crowell

Donna Lynn Crowell

Sep 27, 2021

Donna Lynn Crowell, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Donna was born on March 17, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John Alton Elder, Sr., and Eunice Cantrell Elder. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Alton Elder, Jr. and Roger Don Elder; sisters, Linda Gail...

Joe Jay Moore

Joe Jay Moore

Sep 24, 2021

Joe Jay Moore, age 81, passed away to be with his Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. Joe was born on March 10, 1940, to the late William and Koma (Rives) Moore. He was a retired machine operator for Werthan Bag after 43 years. Joe was a member of Ashland City First Baptist...

Franklin Gerald Banks

Franklin Gerald Banks

Sep 22, 2021

Franklin Gerald Banks, age 78, passed away on September 22, 2021 at his residence in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Franklin was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 23, 1942. He was a former trailer builder at Matlock trucking company. He is preceded in death by his parents. Gerald is survived by his loving friends, Teresa and Mario Haynes, Jonathan and Joshua...

James Edward Newman

James Edward Newman

Sep 17, 2021

James Edward Newman, age 66, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at StoneRidge Health Care in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. James was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Ernest and Velma Pardue Newman. He was a retired carpenter for State Industries. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph Newman; brothers, Wayne, Roy and Tommy Newman; and sister,...

Yvonne Cannon Collier

Yvonne Cannon Collier

Sep 16, 2021

Yvonne Cannon Collier, age 63, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on November 18, 1957. She was the CEO of Collier Roofing. Yvonne was a loving mother and wife, devoted to her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Eugene Cannon and...

Charles Allen Jr.

Charles Allen Jr.

Sep 14, 2021

Charles Edward Allen Jr., age 68, passed away on September 14, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee. Charles was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 2, 1953. Most of his life, he has been self-employed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Allen Sr. and Annie Grace Seaborn Allen; and his sisters, Mary Allen Merritt...

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