Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Debra Ann Hanna, 66, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 4, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born November 22, 1956 to Harold and Marjorie Nornes in Dover, Delaware. She worked for 26 years for Advantage Building.  Services are pending at this time.

Nashville Cremation Center is honored to be entrusted with handling...

Feb 3, 2023

Barbara Helen Creel, age 69 of La Vergne, TN, passed away on February 3, 2023.  She was born on October 31, 1953, in Nashville, TN, and grew up in Donelson.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake (Ruth) Hostettler of Daytona Beach Florida,  and Dot (Charlie) Luter of Nashville TN, two brothers, Andy Hostettler and Bobby Hostettler.  She is survived...

Feb 3, 2023

Cathy Beahan, 69, of Nashville, TN, passed away February 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1953 to James and Billie Joyce Hancock in Anderson, South Carolina. Those left behind to cherish her memory are husband, Ronnie Beahan, mother, Billie Joyce Hancock, and a host of friends and family.  Services are incomplete at this time. Nashville...

Feb 3, 2023

Douglas Martin Grochau passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, surrounded by his family after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  He was a beloved husband, father, brother, son and great friend to many.  Doug was born in Memphis, TN, on July 2, 1965, to Barbara and Earl Grochau.  He grew up in Memphis and graduated from Memphis...

Feb 3, 2023

David Allen Elliott, Sr. passed away at Vanderbilt University Hospital on February 3, 2023.  He was born on July 31, 1961 in Champaign, IL to William and Linda Elliot. Services are incomplete at this time. Nashville Cremation Center is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Elliott's arrangements. Please visit his tribute page to leave a thoughtful note for the family.

Feb 1, 2023

Many knew her as "Dee".  She was born July 2, 1941 in Columbia, SC and grew up in Beaufort, SC.  She loved and cherished the times spent with her children and grandchildren.  Dee enjoyed helping others in her second career as an Occupational Therapist and being a green thumb, Master Gardener.

She is survived by her...

Feb 1, 2023

Rick Robert Maggard, age 52 of Goodlettsville, Tennessee passed away February 1, 2023. Arrangements are still pending at this time.

Jan 30, 2023

Jared A Williams, of Louisville, KY, passed away at age 35 in Nashville, TN. Jared was born on December 10, 1987 to Dr. Russell and Dr. Terrie Williams. He received his degree from Transylvania University, was a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and worked as an Actuary for a health insurance company. On August 19, 2021, Jared married...

Jan 29, 2023

Taylor Lee Jones, age 75 of White Bluff, Tennessee passed from this life January 29, 2023.  Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Jan 16, 2023

Tommy Keith Kuykendall (Tom), age 82, passed away January 16, 2023. Tom was born October 16, 1940 in Ft. Payne, Alabama. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Sarah Pluma Kuykendall, and his wife, Betty Lou Hall Kuykendall. He is survived by his children, Richard Curtis Kuykendall of Decatur, GA and Valerie Susan Kuykendall (Joe...

Jan 14, 2023

TODD, Ericka Lynn (Ricky), age 64, youngest daughter of Lisl Thalheimer and John Lowell Todd, died January 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born May 30, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, where she lived for over twenty-five years. She spent the remainder of her life living and working in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

Ericka graduated from High...

Jan 13, 2023

Glendon Daryl Payne, 54, died of natural causes during his sleep at his home in Nashville on Jan. 9, 2023. He was born in Barren County, the son of the late Russell Payne and Ruth Arterburn Payne, who survives.

He was a 1986 graduate of Barren County High School and a 1995 graduate of Western Kentucky University....

Jan 12, 2023

Patrice Alecia Kloote, age 34, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends. Patrice, the daughter of George Ford and Jacqueline Coke, was born on February 8th, in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.

She was brilliant and graduated from Hampton High School at the top of her class. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Microbiology...

Jan 11, 2023

Michael David Wall age 56, of Smyrna, Tennessee passed January 11, 2023. Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Jan 11, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard Joseph Follettie, Jr., our beloved son, little brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and colleague.  After a brief illness, Joe went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus.  Joe is predeceased by the passing of our mother, Patricia Schreindl Follettie in 1981, and our father, Gerard Follettie, Sr....

Jan 10, 2023

Billy Wayne Basham, age 64 of Madison, Tennessee passed from this life January 10, 2023.  Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Jan 9, 2023

Norma Jean Layne, February 12, 1932 – January 9, 2023 We are saddened to announce the passing of Norma Jean Layne, our beloved mother. She died peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2023. We have been blessed to have her as our mother. She was kind to all who knew her and she will be missed. She was born...

Jan 7, 2023

Nancy P. Mitton, age 65 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed from this life January 7, 2023. Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Jan 4, 2023

Penny Lynne James, 59, passed away in her home on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. She was born May 3rd, 1963 in Hayti, Missouri. She was the daughter of Lottie Ann James and Milton James.

Penny touched many lives during her time here on Earth. She had many "kids" that weren't her own, she was known as "mom"...

Jan 2, 2023

Virginia watts, aged 73, of Nashville TN, passed away on January 2, 2023.

She was married to the love of her life, Paul Watts Sr.

They were married for 57 happy years. They would hold hands every day while in the car or sitting together on the couch. They were truly soulmates. Their 58th anniversary...