Obituaries
Mark Haniford
Jun 9, 2019
Mark Edward Haniford, age 66, passed away June 9, 2019 in Nashville, TN. He was born June 17, 1962 and grew up in Crown Point, IN.Mr. Haniford is survived by his children, Stacey Haniford, Steven Haniford, and Stephanie Haniford; and his partner, Peggy Bidez.In accordance with Mr. Haniford's wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please...
Michael Killian
Apr 23, 2019
Michael Francis Killian, age 62 of Nashville TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Michael was born in New York, NY on August 31, 1956.He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Frances Killian; and brother, Donald Killian.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Killian; his step-sons, Ricky Jones and wife, Christy of Madison and Dwaine Jones...
John Caudill
Apr 18, 2019
John Robert Caudill, age 62 of Hermitage, TN passed away April 18, 2019 in Nashville, TN. He was born November 23, 1956 in Fort Walton Beach, FL to his later parents, Robert Caudill and the former Mary Evelyn Jordan.Mr. Caudill is survived by his daughters, Mary Rachel Gonzalez and Olivia Faith Caudill; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.A celebration of...
Neal Vanway
Apr 7, 2019
Neal Lee VanWay, age 85 of Cross Plains, TN passed away April 7, 2019. He was born September 27, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV to Melvin Delbert VanWay and the former Helen Marie Ogg.Mr. VanWay was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Carroll VanWay and Jerry VanWay; and sister, Ruth Busch.He is survived by his wife, Imma Jean VanWay; son,...
Emily Martin
Apr 7, 2019
Emily Adele Cordoza Martin, age 33 of Fairview, TN passed away April 7, 2019.Emily was a loving and devoted mother. She attended Fairview High School and graduated in 2003.Emily leaves her husband, Donnie Martin; children, Victoria Martin, Will Cordoza, Coltin Martin, Kolbi Martin and Landen Martin; parents, Bill and Teresa Cordoza; sister, Jennifer (Michael) Langston; brother, Adam (Leslye) Cordoza; sister-in-law,...
Edward Beene
Apr 3, 2019
Edward Harrison Beene passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, after his long battle with cancer. He was born at his maternal grandparents' house in Charlotte, TN on July 31, 1939.He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1958, and worked many years as a truck driver, car salesman, and real estate investor. He retired in 2001, and spent his...
Keith Groenwald
Mar 25, 2019
Keith A. Groenwald, born May 24, 1948, died March 25, 2019 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN after a 4-1/2-year journey with esophageal cancer.Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Richard Groenwald, and by his daughter, Julie.He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Susan (Grosser) Groenwald; his son Peter Groenwald and wife Isaaca Byrd Groenwald; granddaughters...
Theresa Pellett
Mar 21, 2019
Theresa Jean Pellett, age 62 of Ashland City, TN died on March 21, 2019 in Nashville, TN. She was born September 11, 1956 in Mitchellsville, NY.Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Pellett, Theresa is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Matt) Cerda and Jeanna (Chaz) Phelps; and six grandchildren.
Hubert Crawford
Mar 16, 2019
Hubert Lee Crawford, age 73, of Ridgetop, TN, passed away at Skyline Medical Center, March 16, 2019.Lee was a proud Military Veteran. He worked for South Central Bell for 35 years. After retirement from SCB, he was Vice-President of SAY Distributing and Operations Manager of IBS, LLC. Then finally enjoyed the last 12 yrs of his life in full retirement.Lee...
O’Neil Heard
Mar 3, 2019
Mr. Elmer O’Neil Heard age 89 of Nashville, passed away at his home on March 3, 2019 Mr. Heard was the owner/operator of Heard’s Garage for over 37 years.He leaves his son Gregory Alan Heard, daughter Janet Michelle Heard, sisters Nan, Julie, and Ruby, Grandchildren: Brett (Casey) Heard, Spencer Heard, Tara (Nick) Quinn, Blake McPherson, Meagan (Christian) Snow, Bridgett Heard,...
Peggy Aldana
Mar 1, 2019
Peggy Aldana, age 65 of Smyrna, TN, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN. Mrs. Aldana was born September 25, 1953 in Nashville, TN.Peggy was one of thirteen children. She retired from the Rutherford County School System. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and dogs dearly. She will be remembered as the most kind-hearted and...
Cheryl Swinford
Feb 26, 2019
Cheryl Lynn Swinford, age 55 of Harvest, AL passed away February 26, 2019 in Nashville, TN. She was born May 9, 1963 in Huntsville, AL to Robbie Robinson and the former Christen Crawford.Mrs. Swinford is survived by her husband, Terry Swinford; daughters, Elizabeth Good, Christina Griffin, and Aleish Mereado; mother, Christen Crawford Tidwell; father, Robbie Robinson; brother, Michael Robinson; sister,...
Tonya Buhl
Feb 21, 2019
Tonya Renee Buhl, age 52 of Nashville, TN passed away February 21, 2019. She was born May 16, 1966 in Nashville, TN. Tonya was a beloved mother & grandmother, whose love of animals was evident in how she dedicated her life to animal rescue and rehabilitation. She owned and operated her own sign design and manufacturing business.She is survived by...
Mary Mooney
Feb 18, 2019
Mary E Mooney was born June 6, 1951 and passed away February 18, 2019.She leaves behind two sons, David and Donald Brewer; a daughter, Melissa Morgan; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother.
Doris Mitchell
Feb 17, 2019
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...
Deborah Ralph
Feb 11, 2019
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...
Mary Allen
Feb 9, 2019
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...
Joseph Clark
Jan 18, 2019
Joseph "Joe" E. Clark, age 76 of Joelton, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. Mr. Clark was born September 3, 1942 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Edward B. and Frances McDowra Clark.Joe retired from the printing/bindery business after more than 56 years of service. He served his country in the United States...
Carl Johnson
Jan 18, 2019
Carl Edward Johnson, age 54, resident and native of McMinnville, TN passed away at home January 18, 2019 of an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1964, the son of James E. "Jim" Johnson of McMinnville, TN and the late Helen L. Johnson.Mr. Johnson was retired and a longtime nursery worker for Pack's Nursery.In addition to his mother, he...
Janice Youngblood
Jan 4, 2019
Janice Audine Youngblood, age 70 of Nashville, TN passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 in Nashville, TN. She was born November 9, 1948 in Nashville to Bryan and Lera Nugent.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barney Youngblood; and son, Charles Robert Jennings Jr.She is survived by her children, Tammy Hepworth; sister, Betty Vilt; grandchildren, Christie Dixon, Robert...
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