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Curtis Bennett
Mar 7, 2013
BENNETT, Curtis Randall, age 70, passed on Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Harvey and Thelma Lee Cannon Bennett; son, Jerry Schreiner; stepfather, Herb Pardue; brother, James Lewis Bennett; and sister, Sandra Lee Nicholson. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Hearon Bennett; son, Troy (Jennifer) Holder; daughter, Cheryl Lee...
Arthur Gibbs
Mar 6, 2013
GIBBS, Arthur Bruce, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Thomas and Bessie Jackson Gibbs; and his loving wife, Ann Gibbs. He is survived by his son, Bruce (Elaine) Gibbs; grandchildren, Andrew (Vera) Gibbs and Andrea (Todd) Pewitt; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Chase, and Will Gibbs; and Kiah...
Billy Reeder
Mar 6, 2013
REEDER, Billy W., age 68, passed on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, William W. and Bobbie Perry Reeder. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Allen Reeder; sons, Barry (Amy) Reeder and Chad (Lisa) Reeder; brother, Jacky Reeder; sisters, Patty (Sammy) Moore and Connie (Jimmy) Hulsey; grandchildren, Matthew, Mason, Halee,...
Janice Allen
Mar 2, 2013
ALLEN, Janice Clifton, 73 of Ashland City, passed away March 2, 2013. Janice's gift from God was her compassionate servants' heart. She was a devoted wife, proud mother, adoring Mammama, and loving sister. She brought great joy to her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all that she touched. Preceded in death by her parents Lela Mae...
Patricia Gibbs
Feb 27, 2013
GIBBS, Patricia Ann, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, in Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carter E. and Annie L. Bell Morefield; son, Terry Lee Taylor; daughter, Wilma Lee Perry; brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Ann Morefield and Junior and Mildred Morefield. She is survived by her daughters, Reba Fay Brooks of...
Patrick Lacrosse
Feb 19, 2013
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Ennis LaCrosse, and infant sister, Patricia Ann LaCrosse. He is survived by brothers, Phillip LaCrosse, Chris (Rebecca) LaCrosse, and sister, Roberta Miller. After growing up in Ashland City, Dale served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving on the destroyer USS Henry...
James Bailey
Feb 18, 2013
BAILEY, James Cyrus, age 75, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Irene Phelps Bailey; son, Michael James Bailey; and brothers, Larry, Dale, and Gary Bailey. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jacqueline Burch Bailey; sons, Craig (Shavon) Bailey; Christopher (Cindy) Bailey; Jay (Cathy) Bailey; daughter,...
James King
Feb 17, 2013
KING, James Earl, age 54, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert James and Maxine Bennett King. He is loved and missed by his wife, Jennifer Lunsford King; daughters, Ellen Rachel and Sara Katherine King; and brothers, Timothy and Michael King. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...
Roy Hatfield
Feb 12, 2013
HATFIELD, Roy L., age 79, passed away on February 12, 2013, in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Annie Brinley Hatfield; first wife, Shirley Curtis Hatfield; brothers, L.C. and Wesley Hatfield and sister, Dorothy Hatfield. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Smith; sons, Billy Ray (Dona) Hatfield and Bobby Wayne (Debbie) Hatfield;...
Ruth Riley-Anderson
Feb 10, 2013
RILEY-ANDERSON, Ruth Ellen, age 63, passed away on February 10, 2013. Ruth was a graduate of Saint Bernard in 1967 in Nashville, TN. She most recently lived in Goodlettsville, TN, with her husband James Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael Ewing and Betty Ann Griffin Hurt and grandson, Trenton Matthew Huggins. She is survived by her...
William White
Feb 5, 2013
WHITE, William Mack, age 56, of Pleasant View, TN, passed away on February 5, 2013. William was a retired truck driver and farmer. He was originally from Hawkins County TN. He was a member of the Bull's Gap Masonic Lodge in East TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sara Elizabeth Cobb White and his brother,...
Jean Williams
Feb 5, 2013
WILLIAMS, Jean F., age 78, passed away on February 5, 2013. She was a member of the Class of 1953 at Isaac Litton, a majorette for the Isaac Litton Marching 100, Miss Davidson County of 1953, and former Music Row Executive Secretary and business owner. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gladys Floyd Frye; daughter, Susan...
Cathrin Primm Batson
Jan 31, 2013
BATSON, Cathrin "Cassie" Primm, age 80, of Ashland City, TN, passed away January 31, 2013. She was born November 29, 1932 to the late Mr. Staley Primm and Rosa Harris Primm. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bruce Batson; loving daughter, Rose (Edward) Gasser; son, Bruce Lee Batson, Jr.; grandchildren, Eddie Gasser, Ben Gasser, Tiffany Batson...
Donald Hayes
Jan 29, 2013
HAYES, Donald R., age 74, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Hayes, son, Billy Dewayne Hayes, and brother, Charles Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Jo Helen Johnson Hayes; daughter, Teresa (J.D.) Carter; brother, Kenneth (Ruth) Patterson; 4 stepchildren; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral service will be...
Gaylord Ayers
Jan 27, 2013
Gaylord Lew Ayers, 77, died on January 27, 2013, at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1935, in Madison, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Ayers, father, Milton Ayers, and sister Carol Ayers Leiby. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Primm Ayers, brother, Roger (Sandra) Ayers, brother-in-law, Dr. George Leiby, and...
Marcy Selph
Jan 20, 2013
SELPH, Marcy Rhena, age 54, passed away on January 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Susie Elizabeth Hooper Dozier; and sisters, Betty Solomon and Billye Hampton. She is survived by her son, Dale (Tennille) Selph, Jr; daughter, Beth Cruz; brothers, Arnold (Mary) Dozier and Raymond (Shelby) Dozier; grandchildren, Marianna and David Cruz; and Haylee...
Gladys Newman
Jan 18, 2013
NEWMAN, Gladys Marie, age 90, passed away January 18, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Della Darrow Binkley; her husband, Herman Ray Newman; and her son, Gary Newman. She is survived by her son, Roger Newman; daughters, Linda (Dwain) Myers, Patsy (Jimmy) Andrews, Vickie (Gerald) Rose, Jackie (Jeff) Myers, and Charlotte...
Larry Batey
Jan 13, 2013
BATEY, Larry Ford, age 65, passed away on January 13, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ford and Mable Spann Batey and his stepson, Terry "Fireball" Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Betty Proctor Batey; son, Myles Batey; daughter, Shannon Hollis; stepson, Ricky Roberts; stepdaughter, Tracy Roberts; sister, Nancy (Ernie) Tilghman; 11 grandchildren and 3...
Tony Swafford
Jan 13, 2013
SWAFFORD, Tony, age 50, passed away on January 13, 2013. He is preceded in death by father, Nathan Swafford, Sr., and his brothers, Nathan Swafford Jr. and Jeffery Swafford. He is survived by his mother, Leona Puckett Swafford; brother, Thomas Wayne Jones; sisters, Darlene (John) Stokes, Vickie (Ronnie) Turner, and Brenda Swafford; special cousin, John Boy; a host of nieces...
Judy Parker
Jan 9, 2013
PARKER, Judy Fay, age 60, passed away on January 9, 2013, North Crest Medical Center in Springfield, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Vivian Lorene Blackwood Jackson; brother, Corky Thompson and sister, Mary-Ellen Humphrey. She is survived by four sons; Chris Escue, Chuck (Terri) Parker, Damon (Heather) Parker, and Sam Holland; sisters, Charlene (Ronnie) Nickens...
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