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Hazel Jenette Whitman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael Douglas Pryor

Michael Douglas Pryor

May 9, 2025

Michael Douglas Pryor, age 67, passed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1958, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to the late Douglas Arvin Pryor and Shirley Ann (Waldrop) Pryor.  He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Drew Johnson. He was married to Cathy...

Mary Keeler

Mary Keeler

May 9, 2025

Mary Keeler, of Ashland City, departed this life early Friday morning, May 9, 2025, in St. Thomas MidTown in Nashville, Tennessee. Mary was born on May 4, 1936, in Vanleer, Tennessee to the late William Jessie Rye and Florence (Dilley) Rye. She is reunited with her parents; husband, George Keeler; son, Charlie Taylor; brother, Don Rye; sisters, Alice Work and...

Sankey Jay Morton

Sankey Jay Morton

May 9, 2025

Mr. Sankey Jay Morton, age 63, passed away at Hillcrest HealthCare Center in Ashland City, Tennessee on May 9, 2025. Sankey was born in Cowen, West Virginia, on May 17, 1961, to the late Richard F. Morton and Sondra Strawder Morton. He was a graduate of Smyrna High School, Class of 1979, where he played football. He worked as a...

Bobby Earl Myers

Bobby Earl Myers

May 4, 2025

Bobby Earl Myers was born on October 9, 1963, and passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home in Greenbrier. He was 61 years old. Bobby was a hardworking Christian man who loved exploring life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Eslick; fathers, Robert Myers and David H. Eslick; sister, Deborah Binkley; niece, Megan Duncan;...

Tiffany Rose Batson

Tiffany Rose Batson

Apr 27, 2025

Tiffany Rose Batson, 41, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 27, 1983, to Bruce Lee Batson, Jr. and Vivian (Nicholson) Batson. Tiffany worked as a waitress at Sidelines in Pleasant View, Tennessee. She was described by her family as being a lively person with a beautiful...

Gary Richard Huble

Gary Richard Huble

Apr 21, 2025

Gary Richard Huble, age 75, of Ashland City, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born in Pocola, Oklahoma, on March 11, 1950, to the late Richard Henry Huble and Peggy (Smith) Huble. Gary was a member of Lillamay Church of Christ. He was a barber and an incredibly talented artist. He...

William Joseph Hiller

William Joseph Hiller

Apr 20, 2025

William Joseph "Joe" Hiller, 67, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday April 20, 2025, at his home. Joe was born August 7, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William Dean Hiller and Joyce Anne (Lunsford) Hiller. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters. He was a manager in retail for...

Frances Jean Carroll

Frances Jean Carroll

Apr 17, 2025

Frances Jean Carroll, 86, of Ashland City, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on Thursday night, April 17, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 2, 1938, in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Jessie B. Nicholson and Annie Marie (Bobbitt) Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tommy Carroll; and...

Leonard Lee Spann

Leonard Lee Spann

Apr 12, 2025

Our cherished Leonard Lee Spann crossed over April 12. He was born on September 8, 1948, to our dear (late) parents, Phoebe Jane Harris Spann (Cheatham County girl) and William Lee Spann (Dickson County boy). Teenage Daddy crossed the Cumberland River Bridge, saw our teenage mother in the front yard of Cumberland and Vine, and not long after that, they...

Belton "Jimmy" Deville

Belton "Jimmy" Deville

Apr 9, 2025

Belton "Jimmy" M. Deville, age 94, of Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born on July 21, 1930, in Deville, Louisiana, to the late James Deville and Henrietta (Holland) Deville. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army for almost 30 years. During...

Alford Danny Harrison

Alford Danny Harrison

Apr 6, 2025

Alford "Big Al" "Danny" Harrison, age 80, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 5, 1945, to late Allen Harrison and Viola (Sullivan) Harrison. He worked in construction as a drywall finisher. Danny was a rascal and had many hobbies; he loved to fish, golf, and...

Russell "Russ" Eugene Taylor

Russell "Russ" Eugene Taylor

Apr 2, 2025

Russell "Russ" Eugene Taylor, age 75, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Russ was born on June 29, 1949, in Boulder, Colorado, to the late Eugene Merl and Iris Jane (Spoon) Taylor. Russ' hobby was studying the Bible. He was a certified electrician and a director in maintenance at Cumberland Heights for many years. He will be greatly...

Mariko Fukue Sippy

Mariko Fukue Sippy

Apr 1, 2025

Mariko Fukue Sippy, age 95, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born on March 16, 1930, in Kobe, Japan. Mariko was a wonderful mother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and Japanese dancing. She was dearly loved. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis...

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