Archives for October 2017

Nicky J. Gladding, age 65 of Hendersonville, TN, died October 22, 2017 at the Madison Campus of Alive Hospice. He was born in Greenville, Michigan on August 11, 1952, the son of the late Max Gladding and Irene Mae Beard Gladding. Nicky was a very patriotic man who loved his country and served 7 years in the Michigan Army National Guard.  He enjoyed country living, and collecting pocket watches and pocket knives.  He was of the Methodist faith.  He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, riding ... Continue Reading

Adam Casey Simpson, age 31 of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2017 with his parents, his fiancé and her father at his side. He was born April 21, 1986 in Louisville, KY to the David Brown Simpson Jr. and Barbara Starr-Arnett. Adam loved his four legged feline friends fiercely and enjoyed everything about nature and gardening.  He also enjoyed woodworking projects and was looking forward to building a home for himself and his soon-to-be wife, Emily, in the countryside ... Continue Reading

Ronald Joe McDowell, age 74 of Pegram, TN passed away October 15, 2017. He was born September 12, 1943 in Nashville, TN to the late James E. and Colista R. McDowell. Mr. McDowell served his country, joining the U.S. Army and serving during the Vietnam War. He was also an avid fan of University of Tennessee. Mr. McDowell was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nancy Lee Beasley. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Elizabeth Stuart McDowell; daughters, Jennifer (John) Fitzgerald and ... Continue Reading

Costantini Costa “Tina” Dunn, age 54 of Nashville, TN passed away October 3, 2017 in Nashville.  She was born in Lafayette, TN on October 24, 1962. Tina is survived by her sons, Jonathan (Johnna) Finch of Cottontown, TN and Trey (Kristin) Finch of Nashville, TN; granddaughter, Aspen Finch; grandsons, Tristan Finch and Canon Finch; sisters, Rita (Steve) Jackson of Flower Mound, TX, Ann (Gene) Beasley of Lafayette, TN, Virgie Costa of Springfield, TN and Diane Lewis of Huntington Valley, PA; ... Continue Reading

Kenneth Lane "Pepaw" Cooley left this life Saturday September 30, 2017 in Nashville, TN.  He was 73 years old.  He was born in Rives, TN on December 31, 1943 to the late Paul W. and Janie C. Cooley. He graduated from Rives High School in 1961.  He entered the Air Force, serving for four years.  He married Wilma Nelms Cooley on September 14, 1965.  He retired from IBM in 1996 after 30 years of service. He later became the technology director of Perry County Schools.  He finished his career in ... Continue Reading