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Jeanne Kay Hester

Jeanne Kay Hester

Jul 3, 2020

Jeanne Kay Hester, age 47, passed away on Friday, July 03, 2020, in Ashland City, Tennessee. Jeanne was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 2, 1972, to the late King Hester and Jean Ellis Hester. She worked as an IT dispatcher for Spencer Technology. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her Husband; Hugh Duffy,...

Joseph Walter Dillard

Joseph Walter Dillard

Jun 27, 2020

Joseph Walter Dillard, age 31, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at his home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Joseph was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on Apri1 13, 1989 to the late Joseph Franklin Dillard and Tammie Diane Pankow Dillard. He was a self- employed Plumber. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

Richard A Smithson

Richard A Smithson

Jun 22, 2020

Richard ("Soap") A. Smithson, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Smithson and Mildred Dalton Smithson; his daughter Kimberly O'Shaughnessey; the mother of his children Joyce Haldeman; and brothers Bob and Howard Smithson. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Peggy Lee Popplewell Smithson;...

Mary Elizabeth Rupe

Mary Elizabeth Rupe

Jun 20, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Rupe, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Houston County Community Hospital in Erin, Tennessee. Mary was born on March 18, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, to the late Elsie Antonio Rupe and Naomi Juanita Kierns Rupe. She was a retired assembly worker for Bruce Hardwood Flooring. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Joy Dawn Johnson

Joy Dawn Johnson

Jun 19, 2020

Joy Dawn Johnson, age 65, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City, Tennessee. Joy was born in Manchester, Tennessee, on July 11, 1954, to the late James H. Bradford and Lilly Marie Bradford. She worked as a homemaker. Joy was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; son, Don Ray Stephens;...

Joseph E Whitman

Joseph E Whitman

Jun 18, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Edgar Whitman, age 91, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City, TN. Joe was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 20, 1929 to the late Ollie Whitman and Nannie (Bryant) Whitman. Joe worked at Genesco for many years as a shoe laster. He is preceded in death by his parents; son,...

David Crutchfield

David Crutchfield

Jun 17, 2020

David Crutchfield, age 84, passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family . David was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 13, 1936, to the late Nathan Crutchfield and Nancy (Swaner) Crutchfield. David was a truck driver for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Billy Jack Shane Tuders and Steven...

Jackie Story Miller Sr.

Jackie Story Miller Sr.

Jun 17, 2020

Jackie Story Miller Sr., age 77, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN. Jackie was born in Asheville, North Carolina on October 28, 1942 to the late Jack Franklin Miller and Joan (Schell) Miller. Jackie is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandra "Sandy" K. Miller Schultz. Jackie worked as a shipyard...

Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

Jun 12, 2020

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Larry W. Johnson. Larry passed away June 12, 2020, in the arms of his loving wife, Becky. He is gone too soon, but he is at peace and God has a precious new songbird/angel in his keep. Larry was born in Lebanon, Kentucky, to the late Lewis Howard Johnson and Alois Alleen...

Austin Mitchell Shivers

Austin Mitchell Shivers

Jun 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Austin Mitchell Shivers announce his sudden passing on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Austin was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 5, 1991, to Timothy Glenn Shivers and Angela Suddeath Shivers. He was 29 years of age. Austin was a graduate of Sycamore High School Class of 2009 and a graduate of...

Richard "Rick" Lee Kennedy

Richard "Rick" Lee Kennedy

Jun 11, 2020

Richard "Rick" Kennedy Jr., age 63, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Rick was born in Galion, Ohio, on October 26,1956 to the late Richard Lee Kennedy Sr, and Patricia Ann Yunker Kennedy. He worked at Gibson Guitar as a Guitar Luthier. He was a Christian man and a member of...

Cassidy Leigh Stuart

Cassidy Leigh Stuart

Jun 7, 2020

Cassidy Leigh Stuart, age 18, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 29, 2002, to Thomas Larry Stuart, Jr. and Jennifer Sue Kozel Stuart. Cassidy loved music, painting and cheerleading. She was a World's Athlete in cheerleading. She had a very kind heart, was a...

H. Christine Story

H. Christine Story

May 31, 2020

H. "Christine" Ford Story, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 27, 1931, to the late James Benjamin Ford and Myrtle Irene McCormick Ford. . She was a member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ retired from...

Hiram Ray Harrison Jr

Hiram Ray Harrison Jr

May 30, 2020

Hiram Ray Harrison, Jr. 74, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Hiram was born in Crossville, Tennessee, on July 10, 1945 to the late Hiram Ray Harrison Sr. and Lacy Lowe Harrison. He was laborer in the construction industry for years. He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Sandra...

Blake Eugene Hankins

Blake Eugene Hankins

May 26, 2020

Blake Eugene Hankins, age 33, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee. Blake worked in the automotive industry as a car detailer. He is survived by his parents, Michael Fay and Melissa (Hankins) Fay; daughter, Alahna Hankins; stepbrothers, Randy Mathes (Stephanie) and Christopher Fay and a host of other family and friends. A funeral...

Wanda Faye Miller

Wanda Faye Miller

May 21, 2020

Wanda Faye Miller, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Wanda was born in New Albany, Mississippi on March 14, 1946 to the late Roy Leon Moore and Thelma C. Jones Moore. Wanda was a dedicated homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl (Bo) Miller and brothers,...

Harry Lee Powell

Harry Lee Powell

May 20, 2020

Harry Lee Powell, age 84, passed away at his home on May 20, 2020. Harry was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 1935, to the late Lemon Leroy Powell and Agnes Elliott Powell. He served his country in the United States Army. Harry was an Industrial Engineer for Electrolux until retirement. Preceding him in death are his parents;...

Myrtle N Morgan

Myrtle N Morgan

May 14, 2020

****Please note CDC guidelines for social distancing will be required when visitation is occurring (no more than 10 visitors in building at a time). Masks are requested for all. All visitors will enter through front door and exit through side door of funeral home to maintain CDC requirements for social distancing.*** Myrtle N. Morgan, age 75, passed away May 14,...

Daran Cogbill

Daran Cogbill

May 14, 2020

****Please note CDC guidelines for social distancing will be required when visitation is occurring (no more than 10 visitors in building at a time). Masks are requested for all. All visitors will enter through front door and exit through side door of funeral home to maintain CDC requirements for social distancing.*** Daran Cogbill, age 54, passed away Thursday, May 14,...

Mark Stanford Roberson

Mark Stanford Roberson

May 12, 2020

Mark Stanford Roberson, age 51 passed away at The Waters of Robertson County on May 12, 2020. Mark was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 4, 1968, to Howard Leslie and Emma Jean Gregory. Mark worked for Nashville Bridge Company as a crane operator. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jean Gregory. He is survived by his...

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