Archives for December 2015

Joyce Lee Cochran

Joyce Lee Cochran, age 71 of Old Hickory, TN passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Mrs. Cochran was born December 29, 1944 in Louisville, KY to John Danks and Edna Maurer Cochran. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jackie Newman. She is survived by her sons, Chris Cochran of White House, TN and Jason (Jennifer) Cochran of Nashville, TN; sister, Susie Q. Sowell of Antioch, TN; brothers, Todd Marshall of Smyrna, TN and James Marshall, Jr. of FL; granddaughters, Nikki ... Continue Reading

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Arlene Marie Sundeen

Arlene Marie Sundeen, age 80 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Stuart, FL, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015. Mrs. Sundeen was born May 22, 1935, in Saint Paul, Minnesota to August and Hilma Anderson Jyrkas. Mrs. Sundeen will be remembered for her adoration of her children and grandchildren. She loved the ocean and was brilliant with needlepoint and knitting. She worked as a cashier at Publix for 17 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Paul David ... Continue Reading

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Ellis Burton Goodloe

Ellis Burton Goodloe passed away peacefully December 8, 2015. He was born June 10, 1936, to Aariel Ellis and Marguerite Hart Goodloe in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ellis was an accomplished athlete and business leader. He was a retired Vice President of National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Ellis attended Chattanooga’s Baylor School, graduating in 1955. He served as the football team captain and was a remarkable sprinter in high school . Several of his sprint records are still in place at ... Continue Reading

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DeMarcus LaRyan Mayes

DeMarcus LaRyan Mayes, age 22, of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Mr. Mayes was born on January 26, 1993 in Shelbyville, TN to LaVonda Mayes-McGlory. DeMarcus attended Tullahoma High School and graduated in 2011. He worked for several years as a graphic designer for The Tullahoma New and was known for his work ethic and silliness. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, skateboarding, gaming and listening to music. He is survived by his mother, LaVonda ... Continue Reading

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Raybon Delmore Johnson, Jr.

Raybon "PeeWee" Delmore Johnson, Jr. died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 43. Ray was born on June 24, 1972, in Antioch, TN. He attended LaVergne High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raybon Delmore Johnson, Sr. and Virginia Hayes. Ray is survived by his son, Tyler Johnson of Mt. Juliet, TN; sisters, Tina Arriaga of Murfreesboro, TN, Wynette Perkerson of Murfreesboro, TN, Amanda Gilreath of Smyrna, TN and Julie Smith of ... Continue Reading

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Jim Dotson

James Mitchell Dotson age 49 of Nashville, TN. departed this life suddenly December 10, 2015 at his home. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a graduate of Goodpasture Christian School and Middle Tennessee State University. He made a living as a professional athlete, working as the Security Director with the WWE for many years. Jim was preceded in death by his father H. Jack Dotson. He is survived by his mother; Patsy Byrd Dotson, brother Jack Dotson (Carol), sister Janet Dotson ... Continue Reading

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Robert E. Stier

Robert E. Stier, 52, of Nashville, TN passed away suddenly at 6:26 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Rob was born in Lynn, MA on October 27th 1963 and is the son of Rita Stier and the late Edward Stier. Before moving to Tennessee, he resided in Lynnfield, MA and later Salem, NH where he started his family. He was a graduate of North Shore Regional Vocational High School in 1981. Rob worked in the electronics industry for many years in Massachusetts and ... Continue Reading

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Adine Foster Lyon

Adine Foster Lyon, age 87 of Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Mrs. Lyon was born on January 17, 1928 in Lynchburg, TN to the late Leon and Maude Walker Foster. Mrs. Lyon worked as registered nurse at Nashville General Hospital prior to raising her family. She was a member Woodmont Baptist Church, where she enjoyed arranging flowers for the church. She was an avid birdwatcher and in earlier times, she enjoyed playing golf at the Brentwood Country Club. Mrs. Lyon was ... Continue Reading

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Patricia Lynn Tidwell

Patricia Lynn Tidwell, age 63, of Nashville, TN passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015. Mrs. Tidwell was born on May 16, 1952 in Nashville, TN to Thomas and Bessie Lee Patton McAlister. Mrs. Tidwell was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Connie McAlister. She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Tidwell; daughter, Doris Ann (Will) Wilson; son, “Bear” Larry T. (Stephanie) Tidwell; grandchildren, Andrew, Kaylyn, Brandon, Robin, Jaden, Christian and Peyton Lynn; sisters, Jean ... Continue Reading

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Michael Philip McGhee

Michael Philip McGhee died Tuesday, December 1 at the age of 60. Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Donelson, Tennessee. In his later years, he lived and worked in Phenix City, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean L.McGhee and his sister, Madeleine McGhee. Mike is survived by his mother, Phyllis Mattimore McGhee and two brothers, Timothy L. McGhee and Philip M. McGhee. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 A.M., Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. ... Continue Reading