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Michael Wade Taylor

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

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...

Dorris Mitchell Perry

Dorris Mitchell Perry

Apr 15, 2026

Dorris Mitchell Perry, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life on April 15, 2026, in Livingston, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 4, 1939, to the late Phillip Thomas Perry and Beulah Jean (Randall) Perry. He is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Perry; and sisters, Brenda Gibbs and Wanda Donnell. He worked in the commercial...

Anne F. Cassista

Anne F. Cassista

Apr 13, 2026

Anne F. (Donaldson) Cassista, age 90, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1935 in Manchester, England to the late Andrew Donaldson and Gladys Martha (Bradley) Donaldson. Anne is preceded by death by her her parents; her loving husband, Floyd Cassista; sister, Jennifer Wilment; and great-grandson...

Charlotte Annette O'Saile

Charlotte Annette O'Saile

Apr 9, 2026

Charlotte Annette (Stafford) O'Saile, age 62, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on November 25, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Hollis Ray Stafford and Anna Pearl (McCormick) Stafford. She was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and loved God...

Jesse Wayne Boyte

Jesse Wayne Boyte

Apr 9, 2026

Jesse Wayne Boyte, age 84, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 6, 1941, to the late Jesse Boyte, Jr., and Chloe (Harris) Boyte. He graduated from Cheatham County High School. Jesse Wayne went on to work at State Industries...

Michael "Mike" W. Brown

Michael "Mike" W. Brown

Apr 5, 2026

Michael "Mike" W. Brown, aged 67, died at his residence on April 5, 2026. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilson and Gladys (Ramsey) Brown. Mike worked as a meat cutter at Kemps Foodland and Bordeaux Foods before retiring and loved to hunt and fish. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather,...

Michael Elwyn Royal

Michael Elwyn Royal

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Elwyn Royal, age 77, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Riverview Post Acute in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was born on November 17, 1948, in Auburndale, Florida, to the late Talmadge Royal and Betty Lou (Hagler) Royal. Michael served in the United States Navy. He was a teacher, a Florida Highway Patrol officer, and...

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores

Mar 28, 2026

Maria Del Carmen Aguilar Flores, 60, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born March 16, 1966, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late J. Jesus Aguilar Salazar and Ambrosia Flores Moreno. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jorge Elizondo Zavala. She was a long-time member of Iglesia...

Shirley Beatrice Rediker

Shirley Beatrice Rediker

Mar 28, 2026

Shirley Beatrice (Taylor) Rediker, age 83, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 24, 1942. Shirley was a homemaker and loved her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Paul Jones II, Joey Jones; daughter, Teresa Peden; and brothers, Guye Taylor and John...

Robert Roy Leggins Jr.

Robert Roy Leggins Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Robert Roy Leggins, Jr., age 65, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on February 7, 1961, to the late Robert Roy Leggins, Sr., and Janice (Taylor) Leggins. He served in the United States Military. Before retirement, he worked as a contractor building houses. Robert is preceded in death by...

Sue Helen Leyhew

Sue Helen Leyhew

Mar 26, 2026

Sue Helen Leyhew, 96, of Ashland City, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville on December 21, 1929, to the late Clarence Harvel Neese and Edna (Jarrett) Neese. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Frank Leyhew; and sisters, Martha Dugger and Ruth Hall. She worked at H&R...

Robert Wayne Johnston

Robert Wayne Johnston

Mar 22, 2026

Robert Wayne Johnston, 82, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur Johnston and Helen (Kerby) Johnston. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jim Johnston and his nephew, Trevor Partovi. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. After...

Elman Otis "Mac" Mcglasson

Elman Otis "Mac" Mcglasson

Mar 8, 2026

Elman Otis "Mac" McGlasson E. O. "Mac" McGlasson, age 95, passed away on March 8, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on April 28, 1930 in Moline, Kansas. Mac served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was a loving husband to Betty. They shared an incredible 66 years of marriage before her passing in 2018. Mac...

Joe Edward Reece

Joe Edward Reece

Mar 7, 2026

Joe Edward Reece, age 88, of Ashland City, Tennessee departed this life on March 7, 2026. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 7, 1938, to James Reece and Lola Mae (Leath) Reece. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Reece, Lola Mae Ruffin (James); brothers, Jerry Reece, Jackie Reece, Jimmy Reece, Johnny Reece and Terry Ruffin;...

Ima Jean Fogus

Ima Jean Fogus

Mar 7, 2026

Ima Jean (Meadows) Fogus, age 92, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on October 10, 1933, in White Bluff, Tennessee, to the late Pleas Green Meadows, Sr., and Ora Lee (Griffin) Meadows. She was a member of Ashland City Church of Christ. She...

Donna Suzanne (Robison) Temple

Donna Suzanne (Robison) Temple

Mar 5, 2026

Donna Suzanne (Robison) Temple, age 82, of Joelton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Gray, Texas, to the late Ike Robison and Peggy L. (Rhodes) Robison. She was a daycare worker and loved taking care of children. She is preceded in...

Franklin Delano Corter

Franklin Delano Corter

Mar 4, 2026

Franklin Delano Corter, age 85, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Giles County, Tennessee, to the late William Thomas Corter, Sr., and Beulah Mae (Reynolds) Corter. Frank served in the United States Army in the 501st Infantry, 1st Airborne Battle Group and in the Army 313th Security...

Marcel "Marc" Coulon

Marcel "Marc" Coulon

Mar 4, 2026

Marcel "Marc" Coulon (Frenchy), age 80, passed away on March 4, 2026, at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Marc was born in Paris, France, on October 8, 1945 to the late Marius Coulon and Germaine Alice Madeleine Ferrandou. He was raised in a suburb of Paris called Montreuil, and came to the United...

Larry Edward Gregory

Larry Edward Gregory

Mar 3, 2026

Larry Edward Gregory, 74, of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, departed this life on March 3, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Otis Lee Gregory and Melba Dean (Wallace) Duke. He is preceded in death by his brothers, William "Chuck" Charles Jones and Robert "Bubba" Jonathan Jones. He had many hobbies including bowling and...

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