Archives for January 2016

Carol Jean Dronberger

Carol Jean Burkholder Dronberger, age 83 of Nashville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Mrs. Dronberger was born January 13, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ord William and Verda Ellen Pelton Burkholder. Mrs. Dronberger lived an enriched life. She attended Vanderbilt University and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and she took delight in being part of the church choir. An avid bridge player, she enjoyed playing and ... Continue Reading

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Yvonne Mae Hicks Harris

Yvonne Mae Hicks Harris, age 84 of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Mrs. Harris was born February 14, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI to Burton and Nellie Mae VanderHave Hicks. Mrs. Harris is survived by her daughter, Jacquelyn Lee (Mike) Rogers; son, Burton Dale (Debbie) Harris; brothers, Gord (Judy) Hicks and Ken (June) Harris; sister, June Vlietstra; grandchildren, Robyn Luffman, Renee Aaron, Sheena Mandujano and Desiree Anderson; and several great-grandchildren. A ... Continue Reading

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Rena Dee Cain Johnson

Rena Dee Cain Johnson, age 45 of Antioch, TN departed Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Rena was born on December 1, 1970 in Miami, Florida to Arthur Howard Cain, Sr. and the former Vera Mae Ash. Rena was a member of Antioch Mission Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, FL. She graduated from Miami-Dade Community College in 1991. On April 4, 1997, she married the love of her life, Robert Carlton Johnson. During her early years, she worked at Dillard’s in Westland Mall, Hialeah, FL and then began her ... Continue Reading

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Billy Earl Day

Billy Earl Day, age 55 of Ashland City, TN passed away January 10, 2016. Mr. Day was born October 21, 1960 in Nashville, TN to Climmon Day and the former Lois Harper. Mr. Day grew up in Hermitage, TN and later joined the Army before being honorably discharged. He worked as an equipment operator for many years in the irrigation business and later worked as with C&A Vending. He loved motorcycles and especially a Harley-Davidson. Mr. Day was preceded in death by his brothers, Tony Day ... Continue Reading

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Sandra Jean “Sandy” Vaughn

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Vaughn, age 65 of Columbia, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Sandy was born September 4, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI to Ike Robinson and the former Lucille Vaughn. She will be remembered for her kindness and giving spirit. She worked for many years as a nurse at Pontiac General Hospital. She worked for Saturn in recent years after moving to Columbia, where she leaves many adoring friends. Sandy was preceded in death by his parents and a host of other family ... Continue Reading

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Charles Dean “Chuck” Burns

Charles Dean “Chuck” Burns, age 65, passed away January 11, 2016. Mr. Burns was born April 15, 1950 in Nashville, TN to Charles E. Burns and Norma F. Harbin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Cindy Whisenhunt. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte McClanahan Burns of Whiteville, TN; children, Chad Burns and Beth (Tony) Piazza of Nashville; and brothers, Timothy Burns of Nashville and Joseph (Joyce) Burns of Virginia Beach, VA. He was deeply loved and will be ... Continue Reading

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Steven Lee Pellett

Steven Lee Pellett, age 62 of Ashland City, TN passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Nashville, TN. Mr. Pellett was born February 19, 1953 in Bath, NY to Vincent Henry and Lela Mae Morrison Pellett. Mr. Pellett was truly a family man and will be remembered as a loving husband and father who absolutely adored his grandchildren. Mr. Pellett was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Pellett is survived by his wife, Theresa Pellett of Ashland City, TN; daughters, Stephanie (Matt) Cerda of ... Continue Reading

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Virginia Dawn Sweeney

Virginia Dawn Sweeney, age 57 of Nashville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Ms. Sweeney was born October 3, 1958 in Stacy, NC to Quincy Winston and Fannie Jewel Addington Sweeney. Ms. Sweeney was a graduate of Free Will Baptist Bible College. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her brother, Winston Larry Sweeney. A celebration of Ms. Sweeney’s life will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ... Continue Reading

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Gary Albert Hehnen

Gary Albert Hehnen, age 65 of Ashland City, TN passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Mr. Hehnen was born June 2, 1950 in Memphis, TN, one of five children of George and Nancy Hehnen. He will be remembered as a true renaissance man. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially being on the water canoeing or rafting. He was a very unique person and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom Hehnen; and sister, Joanne Wells. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis ... Continue Reading