James Howell Sandlin passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born December 5,1940 in Massey, Alabama. James was a graduate of Athens College and Vanderbilt University. He worked in the administration of Vanderbilt University for more than 30 years, and has been creating a home place, cultivating his farm, and building a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle for the last 44 years. James is survived by his beloved wife, Susan and his four children - Laura Hundley ... Continue Reading

Joan Davidson Ricketts, age 68 of Nashville, TN passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born July 29, 1950 in Cookeville, TN to the late Frank and Ollie Steele Davidson. Mrs. Ricketts was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Herschel Davidson. She is survived by daughters, Tonya Durham and Tammy Parsons; brothers, Michael Davidson and Joe Davidson; sisters, Grace Blanton, Laura Olson, and Brenda Chliszczyk; grandchildren, Michael Durham, Lindi Smith, and Kayla Stanton; ... Continue Reading

Betty Jean Spann, age 74 of Nashville, TN passed away September 5, 2018 in Nashville.  She was born November 19, 1943 to Jody Russell Henson and Allen Lovelace. She retired from Trevecca and made her home at the Towers. She loved to laugh and smile, and could brighten anyone's day with her presence. She loved to travel and explore new places. She liked to read, paint, work puzzles and listen to music.  She found beauty, wonder, and innocence in butterflies and her passion was in writing. ... Continue Reading

Paul Vernon Swafford, age 52 of Columbia, TN, passed away on July 11, 2018.  He was born July 2, 1966. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 19 years, Susan Swafford; father, Vernon Swafford; and sister, Rachel Swafford Washburn. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Swafford; siblings, Vernon Swafford Jr., Matthew Swafford, and Christal Swafford; and stepmother, Roberta Swafford. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced when available. ... Continue Reading

Donald R. Voorhees, age 78 of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Ithaca, NY, gained his angel wings and peacefully passed at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN on Friday, August 3, 2018 after a short illness.  He was born October 9,1939, the son of the late Walter and Etta Voorhees. He was dearly loved by all for being a dedicated father, grandfather, husband, uncle and good friend. Don loved his family, hunting, fishing, the outdoors and NASCAR. Mr. Voorhees was preceded in death by his ... Continue Reading