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Justin Van Alley
Jul 8, 2025
Justin Van Alley passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 4, 1982, to Kim and Troy Alley and lived most of his life in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Justin drew his unwavering strength from his relationships with those closest to him: his soulmate Karen, being Poppie to five step grandchildren,...
Donna Frances Crenshaw
Jul 6, 2025
Donna Frances (Balthrop) Crenshaw, age 76, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at TriStar Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on December 18, 1948, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She worked and retired from State Industries as a supervisor. Donna loved her family. She and her husband loved spending time together riding their Harley trike...
Kenneth Mark Richardson
Jul 1, 2025
Kenneth Mark Richardson, 81, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home with loving family at his side. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late William Scott Richardson and Grace Harris Lee. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by son, Mark Richardson; brothers,...
Vanessa "Nessa" Pardue
Jun 27, 2025
Vanessa "Nessa" Pardue, age 54, of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at TriStar Ashland City Medical Center. She was born on November 13, 1970, in Dickson, Tennessee, to the late Daniel Pardue and Dessa Jean (Deal) Pardue. Nessa worked in customer service for 24 years. She enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles and collecting Coca-Cola merchandise. Taking...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Knight
Jun 27, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Edward Knight, age 79, of Ashland City, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 12, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Jadie Woodrow Knight and Myrtle Louise (Leibfitz) Knight. He is also preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Diane Clemons; brother, James Woodrow...
Amy Paulette "Polly" Hurry
Jun 23, 2025
Amy Paulette "Polly" Hurry, age 76, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on January 13, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Harold G. Phillips and Mildred (Parker) Phillips. She worked for General Motors in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Polly is preceded in death by...
Emma Nell Ray
Jun 23, 2025
Emma Nell (Pulley) Ray, age 86, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Waters of Cheatham. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, to the late Ed Pulley and Goldie (Pope) Pulley. Nell worked for ACME Boot, Midstate Automotive, and O'Reilly's, but, above all else, she was a mother. She loved...
Don Price Dickson
Jun 19, 2025
Don Price Dickson, 91, of Ashland City, passed away June 19, 2025, in Nashville. He was born on May 30, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee. Don was a member of the Scottsboro Church of Christ, along with his wife, Mary. They attended the church for over 60 years and were baptized there together in 1965. Don worked for NES for 38...
Barbara Ann Dillon
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Dillon, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2025. Barbara was born in Del Rio, Texas, on October 29, 1970, to the late Jimmy Douglas Hargis and Sherry (Traughber) Hargis Vowell. She was a proud mother and grandmother and worked as a seamstress for Green Military for many years. She will be greatly missed...
Mildred Miles Hampton
Jun 14, 2025
Mildred (Miles) Hampton, age 97, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born on February 15, 1928, in Dickson County, Tennessee, to the late William Miles and Florence (Sensing) Miles. Mildred loved the Lord more than a cat loves pie and was a lifelong member of East...
Sandra K. (Fizer) Pentycofe
Jun 10, 2025
Sandra K. (Fizer) Pentycofe, age 79, from Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on June 10, 2025. She was born December 7, 1945, in Ashland City, TN to the late George Washington Fizer and Susie Frances Fizer. She is survived by loving husband of 60 years, Johnny Merrill Pentycofe, her brother Anthony Fizer, her sister Teresa (Fizer) Webb, her son Andy...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Parmer Smith
Jun 8, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Parmer Smith, age 68, of Nunnelly, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on January 19, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Malcolm Hall Smith and Wanda (Cunningham) Smith. He worked a variety of jobs, including as a truck driver for Milom and as...
Gerald Keith Binkley
Jun 5, 2025
Gerald Keith Binkley, 73, of Ashland City, Tennessee passed away at his home June 5, 2025. Gerald was born June 23, 1951, in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Leonard Neal Binkley and Ollie Lucille (Dillard) Binkley. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Campbell Binkley; brothers, Paul and Larry Binkley. Gerald served in the...
Hazel Jenette Whitman
May 29, 2025
Hazel Whitman, age 92, formerly of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away in Pleasant View, Tennessee, on May 29, 2025. She was born in Carbon Hill, Alabama on March 31, 1933 to Sylvester Hamilton and Coren (McDonald) Hamilton. She attended Parkwood Baptist Church in Madison, Tennessee. She was a retired telephone operator for AT&T. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Joe Moore Empson
May 29, 2025
Joe Moore Empson, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 29, 2025. Joe was born May 1, 1939 to the late Blanche Marie Donohoe Empson and Julian Moore Empson. He was also preceded in death by his sister June Marie Empson Futrell. Joe received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from University of Tennessee in 1961. He spent his entire business...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Roger Brock
May 28, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Roger Brock, age 56, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Tennessee, on November 4, 1968, to Gene Brock and Letha (Corter) Brock. He graduated Cheatham County High School Class of 1987. Jeff worked a variety of jobs, notably as a heavy equipment operator and plumber. He also worked...
Mary Ruth Zegilla
May 27, 2025
Mary Ruth Zegilla, 80, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday night, May 27, 2025, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was born on December 16, 1944, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late John Edward Davis and Grace Ruth (Rogers) Davis. Mary was a retired RN and always enjoyed caring for others. She was an avid quilter and loved...
Rob Roy Nichols
May 25, 2025
Rob Roy Nichols, 84, of Ashland City, departed this life on Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born June 6, 1940, in Clarksville to the late Arden W. Nichols and Gladys Nichols. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Arden Nichols, Jr. and sister, Loretta Houdeshell. Rob was in the U.S. Army, serving his...
William Alfred Moon
May 19, 2025
William Alfred Moon, age 77, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away at his home on May 19, 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 16, 1947, to the late Johnny Moon, Sr., and Radell (Meadows) Moon. He worked as a grease maker. William enjoyed doing mechanic work, especially with cars. He loved to watch Westerns. He is preceded in...
Elizabeth (Libby) Jane Herstek
May 10, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Herstek (Libby) passed away in the wee hours of May 10, 2025. She died in her sleep peacefully, as she would have wanted. Libby was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky on December 22, 1936, to parents Richard Lee and Augusta Mae Hill. She attended school in that town, graduating from Drakesboro High School. Libby moved to Ashland City in...
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