Archives for February 2019

Stephen Joseph “Steve” Burns, age 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, attended by his Father and three brothers at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. Born May 16, 1956 in Columbia, TN, he lived most of his life in Nashville. Steve will be remembered for years of kind service to his family, church, friends, and community. Steve attended Catholic schools through college, earning a degree in Computer Science and Accounting with Summa Cum Laude honors. However, it was his kind heart and ... Continue Reading

Doris Claudene Quillen Mitchell, age 86, Goodlettsville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness on Sunday, February 17, 2019.  She was born in Gordonsburg, Tennessee on March 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Claude Quillen and Bertie Clay Quillen. She was a homemaker and longtime member of Goodlettsville Church of Christ.  She and her husband lived for many years in Ridgetop, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph O. Mitchell Sr. ... Continue Reading

Deborah Lee Ralph, age 67 of Goodlettsville, TN, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2019.  Debbie was born October 27, 1951 in Nashville, TN. She is survived by husband, William “Bill” Ralph; son, Brad (Jana) Ralph; daughter, Gretchen (Michael) Jarrett; brother, David Stratton; and grandchildren, Riley Jarrett and Dylan Jarrett. At Mrs. Ralph’s request, there will be no service.  Debbie’s remains have been cremated and her last wishes will be ... Continue Reading

Mary Ruth Allen, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, as she had hoped, in Smyrna, Tennessee on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was born June 18, 1936 in Morrison, Tennessee. Mrs. Allen was a beloved mother and “Gammy”. She put God first, then her family and friends. She is survived by her only daughter, Lisa Mayhew of Smyrna, TN; Lisa’s husband, Thomas Mayhew; and grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, and Hope. Funeral services for Mary Ruth will be conducted ... Continue Reading