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Beatrice "Nanny B" Barnes Thornton

Beatrice "Nanny B" Barnes Thornton

Sep 26, 2019

Beatrice "Nanny B" Barnes Thornton, age 88, passed away at St. Thomas MidTown in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26, 2019. Beatrice was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 7, 1931, to the late Sanford J. Barnes and Mattie Pearl Barnes. She was a retired cafeteria manager for Metro Davidson County. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James...

Mary E. Nicholson

Mary E. Nicholson

Sep 26, 2019

Mary E. Nicholson, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Signature Health Care of Clarksville. Mary was born on July 14, 1924, in Cheatham County, Tennessee, to the late Elijah Barton and Susie Lyons Barton. She was a faithful Christian and a retired nurse for State Stove. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Learton Roger Binkley

Learton Roger Binkley

Sep 24, 2019

Learton Roger Binkley, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Roger was born on January 18, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Learton Patterson Binkley and Addie Mae Rice Binkley. He had a Master's Degree in Industrial Arts from Austin Peay, taught at Isaac Litton Jr High, Hillwood...

James L. Reed

James L. Reed

Sep 16, 2019

James Luther Reed, age 79, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee, on May 25, 1940, the son of Reverend Malcolm Luther and Mable Lucille Sanders Reed. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Helen Reed Pace and Darthy Reed Denney. Survivors...

Laura Moore Farrell

Laura Moore Farrell

Sep 15, 2019

Laura Dawn Moore Farrell, age 50, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Laura was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 20, 1968, to the late Maurice Eugene and Sherry Yvonne Johnson Moore. She loved Jesus, her children and her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Tony Scott Greco

Tony Scott Greco

Sep 14, 2019

Tony Scott Greco, age 52, passed away at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 14, 2019. Tony was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 24, 1966, to Earl "Pete" Guy Greco and Jeraldine Barfield Greco. Tony was an amazing artist and friend. He worked as a commercial electrician for Empower Electric. He is survived by his...

Sandra "Sandy" L. Pannell

Sandra "Sandy" L. Pannell

Sep 8, 2019

Sandra "Sandy" L. Pannell, age 67, passed away at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Ashland City, Tennessee, on September 8, 2019. Sandy was born in Clarendon, Arkansas, on December 27, 1951, to the late James Elmer Hurst and Mary Virginia Swaffar Hurst. She was a retired social worker. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jimmy David Hurst;...

Jonathan Gabriel Salas

Jonathan Gabriel Salas

Sep 8, 2019

Jonathan Gabriel Salas, age 22, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Jonathan was born on August 1, 1997, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Roy and Rhonda Farmer Salas. He was a graduate of Cheatham County Central High School Class of 2015, where he played football, basketball and soccer. Jonathan loved sports, especially football. After High School, Jonathan attended TCAT...

Betty Lou Prater

Betty Lou Prater

Sep 6, 2019

Betty Lou Prater, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. She was born in King, North Carolina, on December 28, 1931, to Elmer Lawson and Kate Grace Cox. Betty Lou worked as an accountant for Midway Supply and for the Cheatham County School system. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William "Doug" Prater; sisters, Bertha...

James Wesley "Sam" Austin

James Wesley "Sam" Austin

Sep 1, 2019

James Wesley "Sam" Austin, age 91, went to be with the Lord September 1, 2019. He was Born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Benjamin Wesley and Hilda Hunter Austin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Gene, and Thomas Randall Austin; sister, Dorothy Simpkins, and; great granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Lee. He is...

Judy Ann Sensing

Judy Ann Sensing

Sep 1, 2019

Judy Ann Sensing, age 69, passed away on September 1, 2019, at Tristar Medical Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. Judy was born on November 6, 1949, in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Marie Simmons Morris. Judy was a devoted homemaker and her family was her world. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother,...

Kimberly Michelle Rigsby-Seat

Kimberly Michelle Rigsby-Seat

Aug 31, 2019

Kimberly Michelle Rigsby-Seat, age 49, passed away in Joelton, Tennessee, on August 31, 2019. Kimberly was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 9, 1970, to the late Roger Edward Rigsby and Eizabeth Diane Keymon Rigsby. Kimberly is survived by her daughter, Hayley Rigsby; son, Justin Elliott; and two grandchildren. No services are scheduled. Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552 online condolences...

Terry Wayne Hooper

Terry Wayne Hooper

Aug 30, 2019

Terry Wayne Hooper, age 64, passed away at his home on Friday, August 30, 2019. Terry Wayne was born in Dickson, Tennessee, on October 15, 1954, to the late Terry Dean and Phyllis Ann Gray Hooper. He worked as a meter reader for Piedmont. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Hooper. He is survived...

Carmela G. Roark

Carmela G. Roark

Aug 28, 2019

Carmela G. Roark, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. Carmela was born in Panama on December 21, 1932, to Natali Gonzalez and Elena Perez Gonzalez. Carmela was a retired hairdresser for men. She was a lead dancer and had an upcoming pow-wow she always would attend...

Retha K. Robinson

Retha K. Robinson

Aug 28, 2019

Retha Knight Robinson, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Retha was born October 23, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William and Dorothy Vanderford Knight. Retha was a member of the graduating Class of 1965 at Cumberland High School. She retired from BellSouth/AT&T as a supervisor. Retha is survived...

Faye Biggs

Faye Biggs

Aug 23, 2019

Juanita "Faye" Biggs, age 74, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. Faye was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on December 4, 1944. She retired from working in dietary at Christian Care of Cheatham County. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Reel Allen; husband, Sonny Biggs; brother, Jerry Parker; and grandson, Dalton Lawrence. Faye is survived...

Willie Edward (Eddie) Dowlen

Willie Edward (Eddie) Dowlen

Aug 20, 2019

Willie Edward (Eddie) Dowlen passed away 8/20/19 at home after an extended illness. He was 72 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Millicent (Cricket) Dowlen. He is survived by loving family and friends. Eddie was a United States Army Veteran and a retired carpenter. At his request, no services are scheduled. Cheatham County...

Larry Glenn Barnes

Larry Glenn Barnes

Aug 20, 2019

Larry Glenn Barnes, age 66, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2019, at his home. Larry was born on October 28, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Howard and Elsie Raines Barnes. He worked as a boat maker for Hydrosport and Stratus Boat Company. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy Barnes; daughter, Kimberly Barnes; a...

Buddy Frank Nicholson

Buddy Frank Nicholson

Aug 14, 2019

Nicholson, Buddy Frank, age 79, passed away at The Residence at Alive Hospice on August 14, 2019. Buddy was born on April 18, 1940, in Ashland City, TN, to Sydney and Mary Ruth Hunter Nicholson. Buddy was a member of the Ashland City High School Class of 1958. He served in the National Guard from 1959-1962 and the National Guard...

Todd Hunter Binkley

Todd Hunter Binkley

Aug 11, 2019

Our beloved friend Todd Hunter Binkley, age 56, passed away suddenly on August 11, 2019. Todd was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 16, 1963, to Roger and Ann Hunter Binkley. He was a member of the CCCHS graduating Class of 1981 and received his degree from the University of Tennessee in 1987, where he was a brother of Phi...

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