Obituaries
Linda Diane Heath
Oct 14, 2023
Linda D Heath (Gibson)
Linda D. Heath (Gibson), 69, of Hermitage, Tennessee, died peacefully on October 14th, 2023. Linda was born to the late Almeta McClendon on August 13th, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Linda was among the most beautiful, loving, caring, and compassionate souls we have ever...
Michael I Fowler
Oct 12, 2023
Michael I Fowler, 68, of Adairville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023.
He was born in Russellville, Kentucky on May 21,1955. Michael Fowler went to Olmstead and Adairville and received his GED degree.
He was married to Kim Fowler on September 9, 2006, in Adairville, Kentucky. Michael Fowler worked as a truck driver for various companies. Over...
Roy Allen Pierce
Oct 7, 2023
Roy Allen Pierce, age 59, died suddenly on October 7,2023, due to a hit and run accident.
He was preceded in death by Calvin and Louise Pierce, his loving grandparents,
who raised him.
Roy was a loving spirit and gentle soul. He will be missed by his family and friends. He leaves behind a son, Adam Pierce, his only...
Nicholas Ryan Stealey
Oct 3, 2023
Celebration of Life for Nicholas Ryan Stealey
January 21, 1989 – October 3, 2023
Nicholas Ryan Stealey, 34, of Nashville, Tennessee, left us on October 3, 2023, surrounded by his family, from a two-year battle with metastatic melanoma. He was a warrior, never complaining and always ready with an encouraging word for others. Nick was born on January 21, 1989,...
John Stephen Jeter
Oct 1, 2023
John Stephen Jeter, age 77, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was born December 29, 1945, in Monticello, Arkansas, to Ruby Elizabeth Jeter and John William Jeter.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Peggy Wallick Jeter, his daughter, Pam Hunter (Ben) of Brentwood, Tennessee;...
Gary Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Gary Smith left us far too soon. Gary was a family man through and through. He enjoyed spending time with his family any chance he could. He enjoyed traveling to support his grandkids at their athletic and artistic events. Gary also enjoyed spending time with his friends golfing, playing cards, and just catching up. As a Purdue University Graduate and...
Joan Johnson
Sep 25, 2023
Joan Treptau Johnson, 78, of Nashville Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 27, 1945 to Edgar and Artie Treptau.
Joan attended college at Michigan Christian College where she earned an Associates of Liberal Arts degree. She had a strong work ethic and dedicated many years as an office administrator for...
Lorna Mae Schenkel
Sep 24, 2023
Lorna Schenkel, was born on 16 December 1945 in Holton, Kansas, the third child of her parents, Ida (“Mary”) and Harry Mitchell, and succumbed to various health problems at Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee, on 24 September 2023.She spent her much of her early childhood on a farm in rural Kansas, and finished her schooling in...
Michael Austin Heitzke
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Austin Heitzke was born October 8th, 1985 in Bridgeport, CT, but we knew him as Mike. His parents, Steve and Debby Heitzke gave him the middle name of ‘Austin’ after the Austin Mini Cooper. After the family moved to Texas, everyone thought it was for the state capital. Mike and his sister, Kerstin, spent most of their formative years...
Richard Guy Tringale
Sep 14, 2023
Known by all who knew and loved him as "Richard", "Rich", "Tringy", "The Big Guy", Uncle Rich, and, affectionately, "Papa Rich" by his children and grandchildren, he will be missed beyond words by all the people whose lives he touched. Richard was a very special man and he will always live in our minds and hearts and will always be...
John Leonard Sisk
Sep 11, 2023
John Leonard Sisk, Jr. died peacefully on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his children. Born on December 11, 1949, to the late John Leonard Sisk and Margaret Richardson Sisk, he is survived by his children John Sisk III (Nicole), William Sisk (Leanna), and Nancy Sisk Lempesis (Peter); grandchildren Sarah Sisk, Emma Sisk, Sadie Sisk, Jack Sisk, Grace Lempesis and Will...
Matthew Campbell Murphy
Sep 10, 2023
Matthew Campbell Murphy died unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023, at age 32, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on July 12, 1991, in Memphis, Tennessee. He entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age.
Matthew attended Presbyterian Day School, Memphis University School, and the University of Mississippi, where he graduated with...
Paula Elizabeth Scott
Sep 9, 2023
Paula Elizabeth (Guiles) Scott, 76, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Paula was born on February 5, 1947, to Paul Vaughn and Alice (Matthews) Guiles in Nashville. After a childhood and young adulthood in the Volunteer State, she moved to New York, New York in her twenties to seek her fortune in secretarial work...
Robert Fitzgerald
Sep 8, 2023
Robert Fitzgerald of Nashville, died on September 8, 2023 at the age of 59. Robert is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren. He was passionate about his work and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He made everyone he met feel like a friend and will be greatly missed. A public memorial will be held at...
Curt Allan Davis
Sep 6, 2023
Curt Allan Davis, 62, of Nashville, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
He was born March 20, 1961, in Danville, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Elizabeth (Hughes) Davis on April 7, 2012; his mother, JoAnn (Farney) Davis on October 30, 2010; and his father, LeRoy Gene...
Ronald L. Garton
Sep 5, 2023
Ronald L Garton Born August 14, 1960 in Nashville, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2023 from his home in Joelton, Tn. Ron was a devoted son, dedicated father, grandfather, and loyal friend. Ron was preceded in death by his mother Betty Annette Martin-Garton. His memory is survived by his father Willard Grady Garton,...
William Eric Holloway
Sep 1, 2023
William Eric Holloway a/k/a Eryk Datura, age 38 and a native Nashvillian, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. He suffered cardiac arrest after having been very sick for several days, and despite heroic efforts on the part of medical personnel, he did not survive.
Eryk was a man of many talents. From...
Linda Corbitt
Aug 30, 2023
Linda Arlene Warwick Corbitt, a beloved soul who graced this world with her kindness, love, and laughter, passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on April 10, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, Linda's life was a testament of dedication to her family, faith, and community.
Linda found her forever home in the Sumner County area...
Rita M. Qualls
Aug 19, 2023
Rita M. Qualls, 68, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away on August 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Waynesboro, TN on October 29, 1954 to Charles Morgan and Mary Jones.
She is survived by husband, Joe Qualls and his family, as well as, her brother, Jerry Morgan, and a host of friends. Services are incomplete at...
John Maurice Byrns, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
John Maurice Byrns, Jr., 88, of Madison, TN, passed away on August 16, 2023. Born on September 30, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, John was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.John was known for his quick wit and love for puns. Even in his sickness, he continued to bring smiles...
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