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Curtis Bennett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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