Obituaries

Ruth Lynn Tazelaar

Ruth Lynn Tazelaar

Apr 7, 2026

The staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Tazelaar family however saddened to note the passing of Ruth Lynn Tazelaar, age 75 of Brentwood, Tennessee.

Scott Ivey Jordan

Scott Ivey Jordan

Apr 4, 2026

The staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Jordan family however saddened to note the passing of Scott Ivey Jordan on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Jeffery "Jeff" Todd Collins

Jeffery "Jeff" Todd Collins

Apr 4, 2026

The staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Collins family however saddened to note the passing of Jeffery "Jeff" Todd Collins, age 47 of Nashville, Tennessee.

"Wyatt" Preston Miller

"Wyatt" Preston Miller

Apr 3, 2026

The Staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Miller family however saddened to note the passing of Wyatt Preston Miller, age 2 of Glasgow, Ky.

Sharry Dawn Squires

Sharry Dawn Squires

Apr 1, 2026

Sharry Dawn Chapman Squires, 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1943, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to Ward F. Chapman, Sr. and Anna Swartz Chapman.

Sharry graduated from Catonsville High School in 1961 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Shepherd College in 1965. She later completed her master’s degree...

Glenna J Ward

Glenna J Ward

Mar 22, 2026

Glenna J. Ward, age 106, of Devine, TX passed away peacefully on 3/22/2026 in Nashville, TN. She was born 3/13/1920 to James Wiggington and Ida (Bowman) Wiggington as the seventh of seven children. Glenna will be remembered for many things but most of all for her love for her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. She pursued many creative endeavors...

Jeffrey Donald Hilburn

Jeffrey Donald Hilburn

Mar 16, 2026

Jeffrey Donald Hilburn (66) passed into glory on March 16th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother Carmella (Peluso) Hilburn and his father Donald Lloyd Hilburn.

He was born in San Diego, CA on October 5th, 1959, and passed away at Williamson Medical Center on March 16, 2026, from an acute embolic stroke.

Jeffrey worked in the fire sprinkler industry...

Stanley Lee Mccoy, Sr.

Stanley Lee Mccoy, Sr.

Mar 15, 2026

Stanley Lee McCoy, Sr. passed away on March 15, 2026.

He was born on July 27, 1959, in Metropolis, Illinois, to the late C.A. McCoy and Irene Milsap McCoy, who survives him.

He is survived by his children, Dessica McCoy and Stanley Drew McCoy, whom he shared with his former wife, Hattie Mae McCoy; his mother, Irene McCoy; and his siblings, Daryl...

Brian Charles Wright

Brian Charles Wright

Mar 10, 2026

March 20, 1954–March 10, 2026

With deep sadness, we must share that our beloved brother, uncle, and great uncle, Brian Charles Wright, has passed into the Spirit’s loving and eternal protection on March 10, 2026.

Brian was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 20, 1954. He was known to his family and friends as kind and fun loving. He adored his...

Bonnie Earline Hudgens

Bonnie Earline Hudgens

Mar 5, 2026

Bonnie Earline Hudgens, 86, passed March 5, 2026 surrounded by friends and neighbors after a brief illness. Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother Buis David Hudgens, her father Wesley Pearlie Hudgens and her beloved mother and artist Buelah Maggie Read Hudgens. 

Bonnie is a native of Nashville. She attended MTSU on a full trumpet scholarship. She loved humor and...

Donna Laurine Robinson

Donna Laurine Robinson

Feb 19, 2026

Donna Secrest Robinson passed away on February 19, 2026 in Nashville, TN at the age of 87. Donna was born in Martins Ferry, OH. She attended Bethany College and Ohio State before leaving to spend a year in France. Upon returning to the United States, she moved to Chicago, IL to start her career. It was there that she met...

Robert Jason Releford

Robert Jason Releford

Feb 17, 2026

Robert Jason Releford, age 52, was born March 4, 1973, in Winchester, Tennessee. A loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, Jason was deeply cherished by all who knew him. He passed from this life surrounded by the love that he so freely gave to others. He grew up in Grundy County, Tennessee, where he developed a lifelong love...

Denise Barrett Murray

Denise Barrett Murray

Feb 12, 2026

On the afternoon of February 12, 2026, about 5:00 p.m., Denise Barrett Murray passed away, while peacefully sleeping in her bed at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Her son, Kyle, had visited her earlier that day. Her husband, Woody, and daughter, Lindsay, were with her when she passed. Denise was 73 years old.

Denise was born in Suffolk, Virginia, and was...

Andrew Scott Godfrey

Andrew Scott Godfrey

Feb 10, 2026

Andrew "Drew" Scott Godfrey, 44, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, following a series of strokes in Nashville, TN. The son of the late Weldon S."Bud" Godfrey Jr. and Linda Harris Godfrey, he was born on July 20, 1981, in Newport News, VA. Drew graduated from Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, VA in 1999. His current residence was on...

Helen Bohnenstiel Otto

Helen Bohnenstiel Otto

Feb 7, 2026

Helen Bohnenstiel Otto, age 84, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her immediate family.

Helen was born on May 7, 1941, to Herbert Frederick Bohnenstiel and Katie Caldwell Newson Bohnenstiel. From the very beginning, she carried a spirited joy and quiet strength that would define her life.

She lived a...

Tommy Charles Williams Jr.

Tommy Charles Williams Jr.

Jan 30, 2026

Tommy Charles Williams Jr of Portland Tn passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 at the age of 55. He was born on July 17, 1970 to Tommy and Belinda Williams, Sr in Madison Tn. Tommy was married to Misty in 2008 and together they shared 18 wonderful years, Tommy enjoyed playing all kinds of instruments especially his guitars. 

Known for...

Darrel Edward Jackson

Darrel Edward Jackson

Jan 22, 2026

Darrel Edward Jackson, affectionately known as “Big Cookie”, passed away in Nashville, TN on January 22, 2026, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones and friends both in person and in spirit. Darrel was preceded in death by his parents Edward Ray Jackson and Mozella Jackson, and his loving wife Anna. Darrel was privileged to have...

Edwin Patrick Carter

Edwin Patrick Carter

Jan 20, 2026

Edwin Patrick Carter, 77, of Lebanon, TN, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Pat was born on November 20, 1948, in Franklin, KY to James Arnett and Elduth Adell (Trammel) Carter. The family traveled around the United States and Eastern Canada where Pat quickly learned how to make friends creating a...

Martin Joseph Burns

Martin Joseph Burns

Jan 18, 2026

Martin J. Burns of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2026, at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances “Jane”, his son Stephen, his grandson Matthew, his sister Mary Katherine “Sissy”, and brothers Billy, Jimmy and Johnny, and brothers-in-law John and Frank Rhodes.

Martin was married to his college...

Dwight Lee Hershberger

Dwight Lee Hershberger

Jan 5, 2026

The staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Hershberger family however saddened to note the passing of Dwight Lee Hershberger, age 74 of Nashville, Tennessee.