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Carolyn Jean Newell
Dec 11, 2021
Carolyn Jean Newell, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Minor Hill, Tennessee, on December 25, 1936, to the late Alfred Joe and Clara (White) Bassham. She was a retired optometry technician for Cheatham County Vision Clinic and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...
Estel Steven Ayakatubby
Dec 9, 2021
Estel Steven Ayakatubby, age 68, of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on December 9th, 2021 in Ashland City, Tennessee. Estel was born in Allen, Oklahoma on February 23rd, 1953. He was a United States Marine and very active in his local Native American pow wows. Estel was also a free and accepted mason of Iron Lodge 503. He loved bull...
Barbara Lee Hatfield Allen Biggs
Dec 5, 2021
Barbara Lee Hatfield Allen Biggs, January 7, 1950 – December 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruben and Annie Hatfield; mother, Dorothy Hatfield; and grandson, Travis Harris. She is survived by her husband, Clarence "Bubba" Biggs; her daughters, Lisa Allen Carney, Carolene Allen, Sandy (Ricky) Taylor; siblings, Peggy Hatfield, and Cliff (Dawn) Hatfield; grandsons, Kevin (Stacie)...
Reverend Jesse Ray Perry
Nov 30, 2021
Reverend Jesse Ray Perry, age 64, passed away on November 30, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee on November 18, 1957. Reverend Jesse conducted many events such as funerals and weddings for friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, Buford Perry; brother, Sunny Perry; and sister, Linda Kay Troupe. Jesse is...
Wanda Mae (Smith) Pittman
Nov 19, 2021
Wanda Mae (Smith) Pittman, age 74, passed away on November 19, 2021, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 7, 1947, to the late Clarence Jason Smith and Betty Louise Cadle Smith. She was a retired secretary for Fayette County School Board in West Virginia before...
Johnathan (Krash) G White
Nov 18, 2021
Johnathan (Krash) Gregory White, age 57, passed away at his home after a courageous battle on November 18, 2021. Greg was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 13, 1964, to the late Glenn White and Daisy Veatrice (Martin) White. He was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Sheet Metal Local 177. He was an avid lover of guns. He loved...
Arnold F. Dozier
Nov 16, 2021
Arnold F. Dozier, age 85, passed away at his home on November 16, 2021. Arnold was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on December 19, 1935, to the late Alvin Dozier and Elizabeth Hooper Dozier. He was a retired machinist for Honeywell. Arnold is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elizabeth Dozier; wife, Mary Ellen Dozier; son, Rex Dozier;...
Samantha Leah Taylor
Nov 12, 2021
Samantha Leah Taylor, age 47, passed away on November 12, 2021. Samantha was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 15, 1974, to the late Kenneth and Vivian (Ellis) Taylor. Samantha was a graduate of Cheatham County High School Class of 1993. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Vivian Taylor, and grandparents, Bill and Frances Ellis. She...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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