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Kathy Josephine Mcneely
Sep 13, 2021
Kathy McNeely, age 81, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Covington, Louisiana on January 1, 1940. Kathy was a Respiratory Therapist at Forrest General Hospital in Mississippi. She was greatly loved by her community and church family at Gateway Church in Ashland City, Tennessee. Kathy had a contagious laugh...
Travis "Neal" Ray
Sep 11, 2021
Travis "Neal" Ray, age 79, passed away on September 11, 2021, at his residence in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Neal was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on March 22, 1942. He was a welder at State Industries for many years. Neal is preceded in death by his parents, Woodson and Audie Staggs Ray; brothers, Howard Ray, Paul Ray, Raymond Ray, Jimmy Ray,...
Billy Gene "B.G." Fowler
Sep 10, 2021
Billy Gene "B.G." Fowler, Jr., age 51, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home. B.G. was born in Carthage, Tennessee, to the late Billy Gene Fowler, Sr. and Peggy Jo Ray Fowler. He was a logistics coordinator for Nashville Wire Products. He is preceded in death by his parents and his uncle, Dale Ray. He is survived...
Shirley Mae Hunter Cogbill
Sep 9, 2021
Shirley Mae Hunter Cogbill, age 86, passed away on September 9, 2021, at Stone Crest Medical Center in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Shirley was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Joseph Abner Hunter and Essa Mosley Hunter. She was a former secretary for Ambulance and Coach. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Cogbill, Sr.; sons, Tommy...
Dr. Charles Lacy Fields
Sep 9, 2021
Dr. Charles Lacy Fields, age 96, of Ashland City, Tennessee died peacefully on September 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 8,1925 in Milan, Tennessee to Dr. Virgil and Mrs. Esther Lacy Fields. Charles graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN and joined the US Army Airforce, serving in the European Theatre while...
Nonnie B. Hunter
Sep 7, 2021
Nonnie B. Hunter, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Signature Healthcare in Portland, Tennessee. Nonnie was born in Liberty, Tennessee, to the late Joe Barrett and Clemintine Barrett. She was a retired self-employed barber. Nonnie is preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Hunter; son, Donnie Hunter; and six brothers and sisters. She is survived...
Sarah Elizabeth Mays
Sep 6, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth Reed Mays, age 94, of Ashland City, TN, passed away at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Ashland City on Monday, September 6, 2021. Sarah was born in Ashland City, TN, on October 25, 1926, to the late Burgess White Reed and Eddie Lee Harris Reed. Sarah was a member of the Crossroads Church of God of Prophecy where she...
Peggy June Biggs
Sep 2, 2021
Peggy June Biggs, age 80, passed away at The Residence at Alive Hospice on Thursday morning, September 2, 2021. Peggy was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee on April 19, 1941, to the late William Bradley Dozier and Junia Morris Dozier. She was a retired restaurant worker and manager for Brantley's. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John...
Raymond Keith Jackson
Sep 2, 2021
Raymond Keith Jackson, age 58 passed away at his home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Raymond was born in Springfield, Tennessee, on September 30, 1962, to the late Howard Franklin and Helen Marie Briant Jackson. He was a tow motor driver for Conagra. Raymond was an avid outdoorsman, he loved camping, hunting, fishing, Nascar racing, swimming and football. He is...
Michael Lane Gravitt
Sep 1, 2021
Michael Lane Gravitt, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home. Michael was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 15, 1973, to George and Nancy (Meadows) Gravitt. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School, Class of 1992 and went on to work for himself as an electrician and handyman. Michael is survived by his...
Sheila Anne Russ
Aug 28, 2021
Sheila Anne Russ, age 47, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband, Chris Russ and a host of extended family near and far. A memorial visitation to celebrate Sheila will be September 5, 2021, from 2pm to 4pm. Cheatham County Funeral Home, LLC, 615-792-2552 on-line condolences at www.cheathamcountyfh.com
Edward Daniel "Danny" Hopwood
Aug 28, 2021
Edward Daniel (Danny) Hopwood Nov 15, 1950 – Aug 28, 2021 Born to the late Thomas R. Hopwood and Mary Tarpy Hopwood in Nashville TN. Also preceded in death by sister, Mary Josephine Hopwood and brother Bernie Hopwood. Survived by wife of 44 years, Kay Gibson Hopwood; five children: Mary Jo Davenport (Bobby), Corey, Jimmy (Billie Ballard), Tricia Hopwood Ludin...
Charles Luster Felts
Aug 25, 2021
Charles "Charlie" Luster Felts, Sr., age 76, passed away on August 25, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. Charlie was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 29, 1945, to the late Willie Bates Felts, Sr. and Mary Rosalee Adcock Felts. Charlie was a retired roofer and will be greatly missed by his wife and family. He is...
Sammie L Worthington
Aug 25, 2021
Sammie Lois Worthington, age 78, passed away on Wednesday August 25,2021 at The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City, Tennessee. Sammie was born in Hartsville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Lois Conatser. She is preceded in death by her parents, also her sons James "Peanut" Parks, and Robby Lumpkin and a sister Palma Conatser. She is survived by her...
Danny Futreal
Aug 22, 2021
Danny Ray Futreal, age 59, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee. Danny was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 25, 1961. He is preceded in death by his Henry Futreal and Francis Glenn Smith Futreal. He is survived by his loving partner of forty-four years, Milton Potts; half-sister, Juanita Futreal Lanier (Terry);...
Diane Marie Odle
Aug 20, 2021
Diane Marie Odle, age 64, passed away on August 20, 2021, in Ashland City, TN. She was born in Nashville, TN on August 14, 1957. Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Helen Hunt Harrington; husband, Abie "Bad" Odle; her brothers, Billy and James Harrington; and her stepdaughter, Tammy Croslin. She is survived by her son, Timothy...
Kelly Lynn Walden
Aug 17, 2021
Kelly Walden, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born in Greenfield, Indiana on December 13, 1972. Kelly was a medical biller for Nephrology Associates in Nashville, Tennessee. She loved to travel with her family, especially loved the girl trips, and never failed to tell them how much she loved them. She is preceded in death...
Samuel Richard "Ricky" Barnes Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Samuel "Ricky" Richard Barnes, Sr., age 64, passed away on August 16, 2021, in St. Thomas MidTown in Nashville, Tennessee. Ricky was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 30, 1957, to the late Lonnie and Billie Jean (Goodman) Barnes. He was a former trailer mechanic with U-Haul for 30 years. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents. He is...
Richard J. Gorman Sr
Aug 15, 2021
Richard J. Gorman, Sr. age 74, passed away August 15, 2021. Richard was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on April 8, 1947. He was a retired truck driver for Gate Precast. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Audrey D. Clark Gorman; his wife, Terry Lee Gorman; son, Robert Dale Gorman; grandson, Josiah Lassek; great-grandson, Charles Roach;...
Samuel J Smith
Aug 13, 2021
Samuel "J.D." Smith, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Signature Health Care in Madison, Tennessee. J.D. was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Sydney and Letha Louisa (Knight) Smith on December 14, 1940. He was a retired farmer. J.D. is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived...
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