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Jimmy Slayden Batey
Jun 29, 2026
Jimmy Slayden Batey, age 62, of Charlotte, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1964, in Dickson, Tennessee, to the late Bobby Slayden Batey and Phyllis Ann (Gray) Batey. Jimmy was a member of the Cheatham County High School Class of 1982. He went on to work as a heavy...
Norma G. Conner
Jun 29, 2026
Norma G. Conner, age 62, of Westmoreland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Ashland City, Tennessee. She was born on October 30, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, to the late Nannie Marie (Morris) Conner. She worked as a call center office manager. Norma is preceded in death by her mother, Nannie Conner; grandmother, Martha Morris; stepdaughter, Jessica...
Connie Darlene Bauman
Jun 29, 2026
Connie Darlene Bauman, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 8, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wesley A. Parrish and Helen (Phillips) Parrish. Before retiring, Connie worked as a dental secretary and devoted her life to caring for others.
Connie lived...
Jerry Carney
Jun 21, 2026
Jerry Carney, age 87, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 7, 1938, in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Harvey Jackson Carney and Lillie Mai (Simpson) Carney. Jerry graduated Cheatham County High School Class of 1958. He went on to serve proudly in the National Guard for...
Mary "Trudy" Gertrude Thrasher
Jun 15, 2026
Mary “Trudy” Gertrude Thrasher, age 83, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away at home on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1943, in Charlotte, Tennessee, to the late Buford Duke and Irma (Sesler) Duke. Trudy was a housewife. She is preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Irma Duke; husbands, Charles Mitchell and James Thrasher; brothers,...
Jerry Cleveland Pickett
Jun 14, 2026
Jerry Cleveland Pickett, 60, of Centerville, Tennessee, ascended to heaven on June 14, 2026, at his home.
Jerry was a native of Ashland City, Tennessee, and graduated from Cheatham County High School in 1984. He was the beloved husband of 38 years to Rachel “Marie” Johnson Pickett and the son of the late James Cleveland Pickett and Gladys Virginia Pickett. A...
Barbara S. Tidwell
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara S. Tidwell, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Barbara is survived by her four daughters: Amanda Sinks (Bill); Regina Jackson; Jennifer Batson (Joe); Tish Drake; grandchildren: JoAnna Graham (David); Bethany Crain (Jared); Jared Batson (Paige); Holly Smith (Justin); Randall Blackwell; Jenna Utley (Travis); Tyler McLaughlin (Catie); Lacey Galbreath (Brad); Nat Drake; fifteen...
Carolyn H. Knight
Jun 2, 2026
Carolyn (Harris) Knight, age 76, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born on November 29, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William Harris and Obe (Long) Harris. She was a member of Bearwallow Road Church of Christ. Carolyn worked as a manager for Eckerd. She is preceded in death...
Donnie Everett McCool
May 27, 2026
Donnie E. McCool, 89, of Ashland City, Tennessee, departed this life on May 27, 2026, at his home.
He was born on February 19, 1937, in Pleasant View, Tennessee, to the late James Zelmer McCool and Louise (Binkley) McCool. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Linda; his children, Everett McCool and Maria (James) McCool Binkley; his two grandchildren,...
Hope Elaine Duke
May 26, 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that no plants or keepsakes be sent. For those who wish to honor Hope’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913.
Hope Elaine (Batts) Duke, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on May 29,...
Martha Sue Pedigo
May 20, 2026
Martha Sue Pedigo, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Bethpage, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Paul Harris Anderson and Annie May (Owen) Anderson. She was a devoted homemaker for her husband and family and formerly attended Ashland City Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Leonard Kenneth Schubert
May 19, 2026
Leonard Kenneth Schubert, 90, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1936, in Kingston, Tennessee to the late James “J.L.” Leonard Schubert and Hazel (Vann) Schubert. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie “Marie” Schubert; son, Kenny Schubert; daughter, Margie Schubert; brothers, James Schubert,...
Billy Wayne Eden
May 14, 2026
Billy Wayne Eden, age 55, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1971, in Springfield, Tennessee, to Billy Ray Eden and Mary (Pulley) Eden. He worked as a maintenance man. Billy Wayne loved racing and working on vehicles. His is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Eden....
Tina Michelle Ferry
May 11, 2026
Tina Michelle Ferry, 50, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on May 11, 2026.
She was born June 16, 1975, in Falls of Rough, Kentucky to Paul Edward Ferry and Rebecca Jean (Sturgeon) Ferry. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Edward Ferry and stepmother, Joyce and grandparents, Paul Eli Ferry, Bonnie Ferry, and Artie Wethington.
Tina graduated from...
Janice June Fee
May 8, 2026
Janice J. Fee, age 78, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on May 8, 2026.
She was born on October 31, 1947, in Coalgood, Kentucky to the late Hiram J. Fee, Jr. and Colleen Juanita (Flanary) Bates. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rick Fee; and great-nephew, Ethan Biggs.
Jan was a Christian and worked for Cheatham County...
Gale Yvonne Moon
May 8, 2026
Gale Yvonne Moon, 76, of Madison, Tennessee, departed this life on May 8, 2026.
She was born April 22, 1950, in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late Buford Eakes and Christine (Simmons) Eakes. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Moon; son, William Moon, Jr.; brothers, Jimmy Eakes, Danny Eakes, and Larry Eakes; and sister Nancy Mangrum.
She loved spending...
Chester "Bud" James Huffines, Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Chester “Bud” James Huffines, Sr., 73, of Cheatham County departed this life on April 29, 2026.
He was born July 29, 1952, in Portland, Tennessee to James Huffines and Jewel (Stephens) Huffines. He is preceded in death by his father, James Huffines.
Bud was a Cheatham County High School graduate and worked for Ben Swinger, Pittsburg Plate Glass, Simmons Plate Glass, and...
Michael Dallas Denson, Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Michael Dallas Denson, Jr., passed away on April 22, 2026, in Ashland City, Tennessee. Born on June 5, 1972, in Nashville, Tennessee, Michael dedicated his life to God, his family and especially his children. He was a jack of all trades and considered a master in carpentry. Michael was a boss at raising game roosters. He loved to make people...
Michael Wade Taylor
Apr 18, 2026
Michael "Mike" Wade Taylor, age 74, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Michael was born on March 11, 1952, in White Bluff, Tennessee, to the late John Taylor and Audrey Putman Taylor. He was a retired E5 Sergeant for the United States Army. He worked in construction following his retirement from the military. Michael was preceded...
Caren Hoge Thornton
Apr 17, 2026
Caren Hoge Thornton, 69, of Ashland City departed this life on April 17, 2026, in Nashville. She was born on January 19, 1957, in Bridgeport, Alabama, to the late Robert J. Hoge III and Vera Ann (Brown) Hoge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randy Thornton; son, Corey Lee Thornton; and brothers, Robert J. "Bobby" Hoge IV and...
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