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Patricia "Patty" Ann (Biggs) Ward

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Biggs) Ward

Dec 6, 2014

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Biggs) Ward, 72, returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2014 after a battle with Ovarian Cancer. Her devotion to her family and her belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Patty was born to the late Leo Biggs and Dorothy Biggs Krantz in Nashville, TN on October 19,...

Joel Ray Fort

Joel Ray Fort

Dec 1, 2014

FORT, Joel Ray, age 64, passed away on December 1, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1950, in Nashville, TN, to Ray and JoAnn Wilsford Fort. When he graduated from Cumberland High School in Nashville, Tennessee, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Big Springs, Texas. After his military career, he attended and finished his...

Arthur "Dude" U. Martin

Arthur "Dude" U. Martin

Nov 30, 2014

MARTIN, ARTHUR "DUDE" ULESS, age 91,passed away on November 30,2104.He was born August 5.1923,in Hickman County, TN to James Elton Martin and Pearlie Ferguson Martin .Dude was a WWII Veteran and received a Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster .He was retired from Werthan Bag and State of Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Virginia Sanders...

Edward "Elbow" Cantrell Greer

Edward "Elbow" Cantrell Greer

Nov 27, 2014

GREER, Edward "Elbow" Cantrell, age 34, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born January 24, 1980, to Billy Greer and Dorothy Edmondson Greer in Charlotte, Tennessee. He worked in construction building homes. He is preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandparents, J.B. and Juanita Edmondson; and mother-in-law, Jackie Ferraro. He is survived by his wife,...

Raymond "Ray" Joseph Bernal

Raymond "Ray" Joseph Bernal

Nov 25, 2014

BERNAL, Ray, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born April 13, 1938, to Daniel S. Bernal and Marina Cortez Bernal. He currently attended Living Hope Fellowship Church and was an autobody mechanic and musician. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie "Fawn" Williams; brother, Floyd Bernal; and son-in-law, Tony Hardin. He is...

Johnny "Big Gun" Arthel Davis

Johnny "Big Gun" Arthel Davis

Nov 18, 2014

DAVIS, Johnny "BIG GUN" Arthel, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born in Russellville, Arkansas, on July 11, 1928, to Arlie Arthel Davis and Virgie Bishop Davis. Johnny was a member of Gray's Point Baptist Church. He worked under the last four sheriff administrations for Cheatham County from 1983 to 2014. He was a warrant/court...

Sherry Gupton Hunter

Sherry Gupton Hunter

Nov 16, 2014

HUNTER, Sherry Gupton, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was born in Montgomery County, Tennessee, on May 12, 1936, to Arthur Linus Gupton and Buna Nicholson Gupton. Sherry was a member of the Ashland City United Methodist Church for many years. Sherry was an excellent cook. She loved her church, her family, enjoyed playing bridge with...

Shirley Temple Capps

Shirley Temple Capps

Nov 15, 2014

CAPPS, Shirley Temple, age 77, passed away at her home on Saturday, Nov 15, 2014. She was born in Nashville, Tn, to Joe Odom and Ruby Meadows Odom on Nov 21, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Charlie Capps; daughter, Shirley Annette McCoy; brothers, Howard and Junior Odom; sisters, Christine Underwood and...

Johnny Loui Hudson

Johnny Loui Hudson

Nov 9, 2014

HUDSON, Johnny Loui, age 67, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at NHC in Hendersonville. He was born March 27, 1947, to Loui Haskel Hudson and Vestie Vernettie Uhles Hudson in Old Hickory, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jonathan Hudson. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Fusco (Charlie) and Melissa Templeton...

Charles "Chunky" Raymond Proctor

Charles "Chunky" Raymond Proctor

Nov 8, 2014

PROCTOR, Charles "Chunky" Raymond, age 72, passed away on Saturday, Nov 8, 2014, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1942, to Leslie Clyde Proctor and Lillus Duke Proctor. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronnie Proctor. He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Mary Ruth Proctor; son, Charles...

Teri Thompson

Teri Thompson

Nov 6, 2014

THOMPSON, Teri, age 51, passed away on Thursday, Nov 6, 2014. She was born Nov 26, 1962, to James Jones and Joyce Edwards Malone. She is preceded in death by her father; her daughter, Dana Burgess; and step-dad Tom Malone. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Malone; husband of 25 years, Mark Patrick; son, Matthew Connolly V; daughter, Jennifer...

Major Lynn Hutcherson

Major Lynn Hutcherson

Nov 4, 2014

HUTCHERSON, Major Lynn, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014. He was born on November 11, 1972, to Royce Hutcherson and Cherell Biggerstaff Hutcherson. Major worked in maintenance for Parthenon Metals. Major was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Hutcherson. He is survived by his parents, his step-daughter, Nickie (Dustin) Hibler; brothers, Paul (Becky), Perry (Lisa) and...

Allen Maydell Perry

Allen Maydell Perry

Nov 1, 2014

Allen "Maydell" Perry, 71, of Clarksville, TN, passed away, October 31, 2014 at his home. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Cheatham County Funeral Home, Ashland City, TN. Pastor Gene Parton will be officiating. Burial will follow at Felts Cemetery in Ashland City, TN. Friends may visit from 2:00...

Joseph "Joe" Austin Edgin

Joseph "Joe" Austin Edgin

Oct 29, 2014

Joseph "Joe" Austin Edgin, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born to Jessie Edgin and Maggie Jones Edgin in Dickson, TN, on December 10, 1927. Joe retired from the Ford Glass Plant in Nashville, TN, working as a set-up man. He liked to fish. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Flora...

W. B. Sanders

W. B. Sanders

Oct 27, 2014

W.B. Sanders, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born January 19, 1936, to Walter B. Sanders and Bertha Maxey Sanders. W.B. worked as a drywall contractor and in his later life worked as a cattleman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Pat Sanders (Evans); brother, Buster Sanders; sisters, Mary Neely Shank,...

Grace Ruth Harvey Cannon

Grace Ruth Harvey Cannon

Oct 25, 2014

Grace Ruth Harvey Cannon passed away on Saturday, Oct 25, 2014. She was born on January 9, 1923, in Ashland City, TN, to Van Buren Harvey and Henrietta Roskam Harvey. She graduated from Ashland City High School in 1941 and received the nickname of "Rosie the Riveter" while repairing airplanes during WWII. She worked for Werthan Bag, Acme Boot, Ashland...

Kendall Eric Bracey

Kendall Eric Bracey

Oct 17, 2014

BRACEY, Kendall Eric, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014, at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents: Willie E. Bracey and Christine Harris Bracey. He is survived by his son, Matthew (Sarah) Bracey; daughters, Melonie (Bubba) Bracey Rich and Crystal Bracey; brother, Malcolm (Shirley) Bracey; sisters, Bettina Shivers, Teresa (Gary) Krantz and Conniece Jackson;...

Jessie Reynolds Iii

Jessie Reynolds Iii

Oct 17, 2014

REYNOLDS, Jessie III, Oct 13, 1943 – Oct 17, 2014, age 71, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jessie Reynolds Jr. and Sarah Frances Reynolds and brother: Bill Harrington. He is survived by wife, Patricia Alline Reynolds; brother, Kenny Reynolds; sister, Beverly Tuberville; children, Kevin (Ruthie) Reynolds, Laura (Dale) Conners, Mark...

Pamela Jean Spears

Pamela Jean Spears

Oct 16, 2014

SPEARS, Pamela Jean, age 48, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Doyle Colter. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Maxine Colter; husband, Mike Spears; son, Wayne Tuders (Misty Forsythe); daughters, Megan West (Adam Williams) and Stacy Carr (David); brother, Eddie Whitaker; sisters, Michelle Whitaker, Tanya Morefield (Roy Dale), and Debbie...

Charles Franklin Clifton

Charles Franklin Clifton

Oct 15, 2014

CLIFTON, Charles Frank, age 76, passed away on October 15, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Buford Clifton and Julia Franklin Wall Clifton and his brother, Thomas Eddy Clifton. He is survived by John Langston, Sr., who was his caretaker and friend. Charles was a retired United States Air Force Staff Sergeant/E5. Charles enjoyed attending the...

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