Obituaries

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Thelma Irene Wilson

Thelma Irene Wilson

Jan 14, 2026

Thelma Irene Wilson, age 77, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 30, 1948, in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late James Robert Wilson and Fanny Mae (Williams) Wilson. Thelma attended and sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. She was the entertainer of the family...

Eric Dale Meadows

Eric Dale Meadows

Jan 9, 2026

Eric Dale Meadows, age 44, of Clarksville passed away January 9, 2026, at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born in Clarksville on November 27, 1981, to Ricky Dale Meadows and Debra (Odle) Meadows and raised in Henrietta. Eric earned his Bachelor's Degree from ETSU and worked in the field of cyber security. Anyone that knew him would attest...

Terry Wayne Binkley

Terry Wayne Binkley

Jan 8, 2026

Terry Wayne Binkley, age 57, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born in Springfield, Tennessee on December 19, 1968, to the late Roy Franklin Binkley and Linda Sue (Louallen) Binkley. He worked as a repairman for UPS before his illness. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed working on cars in his...

Dr. Earl Marin Cannon Jr.

Dr. Earl Marin Cannon Jr.

Jan 3, 2026

As a courtesy to the Cannon Family, we share this obituary after the sudden loss of Dr. Earl Marin Cannon, Jr. formerly of Cheatham County. Dr. Earl Marin Cannon Jr. passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Harrisonburg, VA. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. As a man of deep faith, his life was guided by...

Roy Douglass Biggs Sr.

Roy Douglass Biggs Sr.

Jan 2, 2026

Roy Douglass Biggs, Sr., age 81, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on October 12, 1944, to the late Joe C. Biggs and Serena Travis Biggs. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Biggs; son, Roy Douglass Biggs, Jr.; brothers, Richard Biggs, Joe Biggs and John Biggs;...

Douglas Bell Sr.

Douglas Bell Sr.

Dec 31, 2025

Douglas Bell was born January 21, 1928 to the union of Otho and Fannie Bell of Dickson County. He was raised as a child on the family farm and educated in the Dickson County School system. As a adult, he was united to Frances(Shelton) Bell with whom he shared his life and raised six children. Douglas was a dedicated professional,...

Linda Diane Jackson

Linda Diane Jackson

Dec 29, 2025

Linda Diane Jackson, age 78, passed away on December 29, 2025, at her home in Ashland City. She was born in Nashville on December 12, 1947, to the late Earl Hicks and Audew (Anderson) Hicks. She is preceded in death by husband, Claude Thomas Jackson; son, Tommy Jackson; and sister, Janice Hicks. She loved collecting jewelry and antiques. She also...

Jeffrey Timothy Balthrop

Jeffrey Timothy Balthrop

Dec 29, 2025

Jeffrey Timothy Balthrop, age 65, of Ashland City, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee. Timmy was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Helen Balthrop of Ashland City; his brother, Jerry Balthrop of Athens, Georgia; and his brother-in-law, George Carr of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is survived by his...

Carole Dionne Skaggs

Carole Dionne Skaggs

Dec 19, 2025

Carole Dionne (Cantrell) Skaggs, age 91, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Riverview Post Acute Care. She was born in Vian, Oklahoma, on October 8, 1934, to the late Opie Cantrell and Jennie (Ellis) Cantrell. Carole drove the school bus for Greater Nashville Junior Academy. She is preceded in death by her parents, Opie...

Vickie Lee Carney

Vickie Lee Carney

Dec 15, 2025

Vickie Lee Carney, lovingly known to family and friends, was born on May 16, 1956, and raised in Ashland City, where she lived her entire life. She passed away on December 15, 2025, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Vickie retired from Acme Boot Company, Equity Group, and then Cheatham County School System, where...

Billy Don Morris

Billy Don Morris

Dec 15, 2025

Billy Don Morris, 83, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on Monday morning, December 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1942, in Ashland City. He is preceded in death by parents, Belton "Jimmy" and Louise (Choate) Deville. He served in the United States Army National Guard and was of Methodist...

Richard "Rick" Bradley Young

Richard "Rick" Bradley Young

Dec 13, 2025

Richard "Rick" Bradley Young, age 71, passed away on December 13, 2025 while at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on April 3, 1954, in Nashville at the old Baptist Hospital very near the location of his passing. Rick was a graduate of Cheatham County Central High School class of 1972. He was a retired...

Mary Lee Waffird

Mary Lee Waffird

Dec 4, 2025

Mary Lee Waffird, 85, of Ashland City, departed this life on December 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1940, in Nashville to the late Michael Leo Perisutti and Annie Marie (Cavender) Perisutti. She is preceded in death by sisters, Judy Ann Carver, Nancy Elaine Perisutti, Jean Marie Bennecke, and Linda Faye Perisutti....

Shirley Jean Givens

Shirley Jean Givens

Nov 30, 2025

Shirley Jean (Hamblin) Givens, age 84, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 25, 1941, to the late Robert Patterson Hamblin and Martha (Wright) Hamblin. She spent her career as a CNA at the hospital and HillCrest Healthcare Center, eventually...

Kay Lovell Drake

Kay Lovell Drake

Nov 28, 2025

Kay Lovell Drake, aged 75, passed away at her home on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born Brenda Kay Lovell to her late parents, John Dudley Lovell, Sr. and Mary Ida Ragan Lovell, she was a devoted mother, aunt, and friend whose absence will be deeply felt. Prior to retiring, Kay worked as an administrative switchboard operator at St. Thomas MidTown...

Sandra "Sandy" Dee Belcher

Sandra "Sandy" Dee Belcher

Nov 26, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Dee Belcher, 62, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1963, Sandy dedicated her career to special education as a teacher for Cheatham County Schools before retiring. Her passion for children was evident, as teaching became both her profession and her favorite pastime. Those who...

Dr. Karen Elaine Cannon

Dr. Karen Elaine Cannon

Nov 26, 2025

As a courtesy to the Salser and Cannon Families, we post the obituary for the sudden loss of Dr. Karen Elaine Cannon formerly of Cheatham County. Dr. Karen Elaine Cannon passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Harrisonburg, Va. She was born Sept. 18, 1944, and raised in West Virginia. She married the love of her life, Dr. Earl...

James Samuel Mcwaters

James Samuel Mcwaters

Nov 21, 2025

James "Sam" Samuel McWaters, age 70, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on March 8, 1955, in Princeton, Kentucky. Sam was a retired auto mechanic for Oil Change Plus. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, and taking care of his yard and garden....

Jackie Lanelle Strunk

Jackie Lanelle Strunk

Nov 16, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family, Jackie Lanelle (Lane) Strunk, age 95, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1930, in Burnside, Kentucky, to the late Fred Raymond Lane and Linda (Hill) Lane. Jackie Strunk, known to most family members as "Granjack," was known for her quick wit,...

James "Jim" Robert Morris

James "Jim" Robert Morris

Nov 11, 2025

James "Jim" Robert Morris, age 82, passed away November 11, 2025, at his home in White Plains, Kentucky. Jim was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on December 11, 1942, to the late Robert Morris and Marie (Simmons) Morris. He is preceded in death by daughters, Misa Marks and Rachel Ashworth; brother, Bart Morris; and sister, Judy Ann Sensing. He served...

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