Archives for December 2016

On Saturday December 24, 2016 Harold Lee Owens departed this life at Saint Thomas West Hospital. Harold was born June 27, 1952 to the late Samual Blackwell and Agnes Owens. He was a graduate of Pearl High School, class of 1970. He was a gifted athlete that enjoyed swimming and played basketball, baseball and tennis. Harold will be remembered as a devoted father, brother and friend. He brought laughter to everybody that he came in contact with. He retired from Metro Public Works, after 30 ... Continue Reading

James Franklin Tacker Jr. died peacefully at Richland Health Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was 91 years old. Mr. Tacker was born February 5, 1925 in Nashville, the only child of the late James Franklin Tacker, Sr and Lilly Belle Goodwyn Tacker. Mr. Tacker is survived by his wife, Jane Smith Parrish Tacker, his son James F. Tacker III (Sue), daughter Virginia Emily Tacker, and grandchildren: Franklin Henry Tacker, Grace Burton Wills and Vida Emilee Wills. He was predeceased by ... Continue Reading

Peggy A. Ronzzo, age 74 of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Nashville, TN with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside. Peggy grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and later lived many years in Grand Rapids, Michigan area where she worked at Yamaha Musical Products for many years and raised her daughter.  She moved to the Morganton, NC area in 1989 where she was owner and operator of A Music Box, The Contract Post Office (better known by her dog Rosie) and a ... Continue Reading

James Wesley “Jim” “Bubba” Hairfield, age 78 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on December 15th, 2016 at Saint Thomas West surrounded by loved ones. James was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 13th, 1938 to Robert Alexander Hairfield and Katie Virginia Burch. James’ legacy is the family and friends that love him. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Hairfield; his children, Mark (Carol) Hairfield, Wade Hairfield, Gary (Nancy) Hairfield and Sherri Hairfield Guthrie; grandchildren, ... Continue Reading

Patricia Gearty Ross, age 54 of Nashville, TN passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2016 at her home. She was born May 13, 1962 in Long Branch, NJ to Robert and Mary Jo Belanger Gearty. Patty, as she was known to family and friends, spent her early years in the North Jersey Shore area, where she was an active participant in youth sports, Girl Scouts and the 4-H Club. After graduating from Holy Cross School and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, both in Rumson, NJ, Patty attended Paul ... Continue Reading

Jerry Neuenschwander, age 70 of White House, TN passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016.   Jerry was born July 28,, 1946 Garden City, MO to the late Victor Elmer and Evelyn Cantley Neuenschwander. Jerry was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School and worked in the Middle TN area for many years as a self-employed contractor and subcontractor in the construction industry. Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Franklin Neuenschwander; daughters, Becci (Chris) Steed of Murfreesboro TN ... Continue Reading