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Judy Lee Marlin

Judy Lee Marlin

Feb 27, 2019

Judy Lee Marlin, age 73, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Naples, Florida. Judy was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 22, 1945, to the late John and Velma Darrow Reynolds. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. Judy is preceded in death by her parents; son, John Burton; and sister, Johnnie (Jim)...

Grady Paul Hardin Sr.

Grady Paul Hardin Sr.

Feb 18, 2019

Grady Paul Hardin, Sr., age 77, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Grady was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, on July 3, 1941, to the late Joe Franklin Hardin, Sr., and Annie Travis Hardin Krantz. He was a member of the Cheap Hill Church of Christ, a United States Navy Veteran and...

Alan Robert Rose

Alan Robert Rose

Feb 15, 2019

Alan Robert Rose, age 2, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Alan was born August 1, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Brian E. and Katherine Deville Rose. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Earl and Norma Hutchens, Louise Deville, and Robert E. Rose. He is survived by his parents, Brian...

Janice Carol Phillips

Janice Carol Phillips

Feb 15, 2019

Janice Carol Reed Phillips, age 65, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City, Tennessee. Janice was born in Cheatham County, Tennessee, on April 26, 1953, to the late Marvin and Maggie Pearl Nicholson Reed. She worked as the crossing guard for Cheatham County Schools and later at The Waters of Cheatham as...

Haleigh Renee Peden-Clemons

Haleigh Renee Peden-Clemons

Feb 13, 2019

Haleigh Renee Peden-Clemons, age 5, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Haleigh was born April 11, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a proud member of the Bearwallow Road Church of Christ and a kindergartner at East Cheatham Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Chester and Linda...

Wilma Jean Case

Wilma Jean Case

Jan 29, 2019

Wilma "Jean" Case, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born August 13, 1933, in Neptune, Tennessee, to the late John and Alzie Mae Gupton Justice. She was a member of Neptune Clifton United Methodist Church and worked as a factory worker for Acme Boot Factory many...

Harold Wayne Harrington

Harold Wayne Harrington

Jan 28, 2019

HARRINGTON, Harold Wayne, age 71, passed away at his home in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, on Monday, January 28, 2019. Harold was born in Centerville, Tennessee, on January 31, 1947, to the late Eugene and Louise Barnett Harrington. He worked in aluminum construction, owning H&H Aluminum. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Juanita Brown, W.C., Raymond and Charles Harrington....

Dr. Beatrice Batson

Dr. Beatrice Batson

Jan 22, 2019

BATSON, Dr. Beatrice, age 98, of Batavia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born in Charlotte, Tennessee, to George and Lora Fowler Batson on July 13, 1920. At the age of 12, Beatrice announced to her father that she would one day become a university professor. She attended Bryan College, taking her first steps toward achieving...

Rosa Nell Batey

Rosa Nell Batey

Jan 17, 2019

Rosa Nell Batey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at The Waters of Cheatham in Ashland City, Tennessee. Rosa was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on June 3, 1932, to the late Willis Williams and Rena Toler Williams. She worked in retail for Dillards before retiring. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnny Batey;...

Sara Ann Crockett

Sara Ann Crockett

Jan 16, 2019

Sara Ann Crockett, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. Sara was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 13, 1949, to the late Jay and Ruby Demoss Marlin. She worked as an administrative assistant and in retail at Dollar General Stores before retiring. Sara was preceded in death by her...

James Moore Major Iii

James Moore Major Iii

Jan 14, 2019

James Moore Major III, age 62, passed away at his home on January 14, 2019, in Athens, Alabama. He is more commonly known as "Jim" to his many friends and "Jimmy" to his family. Jim was born on March 31, 1956, in Southside, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Moore Major Jr. and Sara Ann Nicks...

Richard Wayne Frazier Sr.

Richard Wayne Frazier Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

Richard "Southwind" Wayne Frazier, Sr., age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. Richard was born September 24, 1948, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the youngest of fifteen children to the late George and Stella Irene Skelton Frazier. He was a self-employed truck driver. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and...

Kenneth G. Bruce Sr

Kenneth G. Bruce Sr

Jan 4, 2019

Kenneth G. Bruce, Sr. age 75, born June 8, 1943, died January 4, 2019. Mr. Bruce was a retired serviceman of the U.S. Army (SFC) and a Vietnam War Veteran. He afterward served in local law enforcement and then as a tool repair technician for A.O. Smith Company. He was a longtime member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church. He...

Robert "Bob" Taylor Mackey

Robert "Bob" Taylor Mackey

Dec 31, 2018

Mackey, Robert (Bob)Taylor (born January 6,1930) It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Taylor Mackey announces his passing on Monday, December 31, 2018, after a brief illness, at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Irene Wilson Mackey. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Carole Mackey, Rhonda...

Mary (Jean) Cole

Mary (Jean) Cole

Dec 23, 2018

MARY (JEAN) COLE, age 80, passed away on December 23, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean lived a very full life as a mother of 8, grandmother to 31 and great-grandmother to 43. She was born January 26, 1938, in Tazewell, TN, and moved to Indiana in her early years. After her marriage to Arion Cole...

Melva M. Hunnell

Melva M. Hunnell

Dec 20, 2018

HUNNELL, Melva M., age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Melva was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 28, 1937, to the late Alton Summerfield Parker and Beulah Miller Parker. She worked as a shipping clerk for VF Corporation before retirement. Melva was preceded in death by her parents, Alton S. and Beulah...

Carolyn Sample

Carolyn Sample

Dec 15, 2018

Carolyn Sample, age 62, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Carolyn was born in Chillicothe, Texas, on October 17, 1956, to the late Elmo Wayne Johnson and Ethel Evelyn Teague Johnson. She previously worked in housekeeping and loved traveling, walks in the park and spending time with her family. Carolyn was...

Essie Mae Simmons

Essie Mae Simmons

Dec 4, 2018

SIMMONS, Essie Mae, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Essie was born in Pulaski, Tennessee, on July 3, 1938, to the late Sadie Caldwell. She was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church. Essie formerly worked for Acme Boot, Springs, and in Dietary at Centennial in Ashland City. Essie Mae is preceded in death...

Fay Nichols

Fay Nichols

Nov 26, 2018

NICHOLS, Fay, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. Fay was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 27, 1945, to the late Luther Jackson and Beatrice Cole Jackson. She was a prayer warrior, a Charter Member of Harvest Fields Baptist Church, and member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church. Fay was a member of the Cheatham County Central...

Amber Nicole Brown Harris

Amber Nicole Brown Harris

Nov 13, 2018

AMBER NICOLE BROWN HARRIS, age 27, passed away at her home in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Amber was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 11, 1991, to Michael and Rebecca Israel Brown. Amber was a member of the CCCHS Class of 2010 and worked in insurance sales. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Billy and...

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