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Iris Zulene R. Bagwell
Jul 30, 2025
Iris Zulene R. Bagwell, 88, of Columbia, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on June 25, 1937, in Joelton, Tennessee, to the late Lee Reeder and Estelle (Dugger) Reeder. She was the youngest of 8 children. She was a member of Ashland City First...
Martha Hewitt Morris
Jul 25, 2025
Martha Jane Hewitt Morris, age 76, of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born on March 1, 1949, in Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia, to Jesse Cleve Hewitt and Edna Mae Marks Hewitt. Growing up on a cotton farm she learned the value of hard work and...
Geraldine "Jerri" Moore
Jul 24, 2025
Geraldine "Jerri" Moore, 82, of Ashland City, departed this life on July 24, 2025, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was born May 12, 1943, in Nashville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Moore; parents, Benedict and Bessie Harrington; sisters, Teresa Faye Butler and Mary Ann Reese; and brother, Larry Harrington. She leaves behind her loving...
Dinah Lynn Cross
Jul 23, 2025
Dinah Lynn Cross, 62, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life on July 23, 2025. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 5, 1962, to Sam Cross and Exie (Hammitt) Cross. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil Andrew Brooks and James Brooks; and sisters, Jeanette Moore, Sandra Stafford, and Teresa Brannon; and...
Leann Beatty Guye
Jul 22, 2025
LeAnn Beatty Guye, age 60, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on July 24, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Don Beatty and Edna (Pollock) Beatty. Before her illness, she attended Cheap Hill Church of Christ. LeAnn graduated from Hillwood High School and worked in...
Margaret Neel Harris
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret Neel Harris, age 89, formerly of Ashland City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 21, 2025. She was born on October 16,1935 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a proud member of Victory Fellowship Church. Margaret lived her life in Christ. Her faith was her Christian ministry. She loved volunteering as a teacher's aide at...
Robert "Bobby" Hampton
Jul 15, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Hampton, 61, died peacefully on July 15, 2025, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on October 28, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Aaron and Juanita Hampton. Bobby was employed as a dye setter at A.O. Smith for 28 years before retiring. His activities included camping, attending yard sales, and playing penny casino...
Deborah "Debby" Gail Kinary
Jul 13, 2025
Deborah "Debby" Gail Kinary, aged 67, passed away peacefully at her residence during the early hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1958, in London, England, to Dorce C. Houston and Nadina Mae McDougall Houston Williams. Debby served as a Head Start teacher for Mid-Cumberland for 16 years prior to her retirement. She will be...
Dutch Daniel Crotty
Jul 12, 2025
Dutch Daniel Crotty, aged 57, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. Born on December 15, 1967, in South Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dennis Ray Crotty and Patsy Arlene (Coomes) Crotty. Mr. Crotty was employed as a tow motor operator with A.O. Smith for five years and previously...
Jeannette "Sissy" Bertie Ruth Binkley
Jul 11, 2025
Jeannette "Sissy" Bertie Ruth (Scruggs) Binkley, age 84, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born on June 3, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a homemaker. Jeannette loved cooking and baking. She would always go all out with anything she made in the kitchen. She enjoyed gardening and was...
Ronald Keith Jackson
Jul 10, 2025
Ronald Keith Jackson, age 70, was born in San Antonio, TX on January 28, 1955. He passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2025, with his family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his father George L. Jackson, grandparents Luther Jackson, Corinne Jackson, Beatrice Jackson, Henry Floyd (Skinny) Batts, Salome (Smith) Sanders, and...
Shelby Jane "Janie" Empson
Jul 8, 2025
Shelby Jane (Janie) Sanders Empson, age 85, affectionally known as "GranJane", departed this life on July 8, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1940 to James (Buster) and Elizabeth (Essie) Sanders and was the second of the beloved "fabulous five" Sanders siblings. During her high school years, Janie excelled in both academics and athletics. She was a star basketball...
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...
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