Obituaries
Karen Edens
Jan 14, 2017
Karen Renee Edens, age 56 of Lyles, TN, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Mrs. Edens was born May 9, 1960 in Columbia, MS to Lonnie Thompson and Dorothy Middleton Thompson.Mrs. Edens enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially collecting rocks. She also enjoyed football and hockey as well as watching singing shows like "America's Got Talent" and "The Voice".Mrs. Edens is...
Jean Waggoner
Jan 14, 2017
Well known creative drama teacher, Jean Prince Waggoner, passed away at home on January 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Prince Horton (Dick) and Patricia Prince Kennedy (Jim); grandchildren, Margaret Horton Hollis (Brad), Patrick Kennedy (Natalie), and Connor Kennedy; great-grandchildren, Maddie and Brooks Hollis; step-daughters, Kathy Waggoner Quintanilla...
Michael Kipp
Jan 13, 2017
Michael Francis Kipp of Nashville, TN, died peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Alive Hospice after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 73 years old.He was born October 24, 1943 in Glens Falls, NY, son of the late John Paul and Mary Rita Kipp Sheehan.Mr. Kipp is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann (O'Keefe)...
Linda Taylor
Jan 11, 2017
Linda Susan Taylor, age 68 of Jackson, Tn, passed away January 11, 2017 at her home. She was from Ripley, Tn , born June 3, 1948. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1966. She was married to Eddie Joe Taylor Sr. for 47 years. She was retired as co-owner of Wilkinson and Taylor Wrecker Service. At home she enjoyed...
Lawrence Freeze
Jan 7, 2017
Lawrence Junior “Sonny” Freeze, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed on to heaven on January 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 73. Mr. Freeze was born on September 9, 1943 in Kahoka, Arkansas.Mr. Freeze was a very caring, kindhearted father, grandfather and great-grandfather to many who will miss him dearly. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending...
Hayward Bishop Jr.
Jan 4, 2017
Hayward Sherman Bishop Jr., age 71, of Old Hickory, TN passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville following a year-long illness.Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, he graduated Norview High School in 1964, served in the United States Air Force 1965-68, and married Donna Milloway in 1969 (divorced in 1979). After his honorable discharge in...
Mary Davis
Jan 1, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Davis, age 94, of LaVergne, Tennessee, left this earth for her heavenly home January 1, 2017 after a difficult and long struggle with stomach cancer. Mrs. Davis was born February 10, 1922 in Modesto, California.Mrs. Davis worked for many years at the K-Mart on Donelson Pike in Nashville as the Deli Manager. She loved fishing and Vanderbilt Sports....
Jo Kirkpatrick
Jan 1, 2017
Jo Ann Kirkpatrick, age 71 of Franklin, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 1, 2017, after a valiant fight with ovarian cancer. Her strong will to live and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through. Jo Ann was born on June 23, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Joseph Moran and Rosemary Kutzner, step-daughter...
Jose Escobar
Dec 31, 2016
[bws_google_captcha]Jose Luis Escobar, age 66 of Nashville, TN passed away from from injuries sustained in an accident on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. Mr. Escobar was born in Manta, Ecuador on November 15, 1950.Mr. Escobar lived in Canada for 22 years, before coming to the United States in 1994. He lived in Washington D.C. and California, before he became a permanent...
Harold Owens
Dec 29, 2016
On Saturday December 24, 2016 Harold Lee Owens departed this life at Saint Thomas West Hospital.Harold was born June 27, 1952 to the late Samual Blackwell and Agnes Owens. He was a graduate of Pearl High School, class of 1970. He was a gifted athlete that enjoyed swimming and played basketball, baseball and tennis. Harold will be remembered as a...
Dr. Lowe
Dec 24, 2016
Dr. James Norman Lowe, age 80 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Nashville. Dr. Lowe was born May 3, 1936 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Adrian Lowe and the former Norma Genevieve Mathison.Dr. Lowe received a BS from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and later earned a PhD from Stanford University in Palo...
James Tacker Jr.
Dec 21, 2016
James Franklin Tacker Jr. died peacefully at Richland Health Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was 91 years old.Mr. Tacker was born February 5, 1925 in Nashville, the only child of the late James Franklin Tacker, Sr and Lilly Belle Goodwyn Tacker.Mr. Tacker is survived by his wife, Jane Smith Parrish Tacker, his son James F. Tacker III (Sue),...
Matthew Rose
Dec 19, 2016
Matthew "Max" Rose, age 52 of Nashville, TN, passed away in his home on Monday, December 19 th , 2016. Max was born on August 14, 1964 in Denver Colorado to Lana Janine Adams and William Gene Rose.Max was a loyal Cubs and Broncos fan, loved to cook, found happiness on the golf course and listening to live music, most...
Peggy Ronzzo
Dec 17, 2016
Peggy A. Ronzzo, age 74 of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Nashville, TN with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside.Peggy grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and later lived many years in Grand Rapids, Michigan area where she worked at Yamaha Musical Products for many years and raised her daughter. She moved to...
James Hairfield
Dec 15, 2016
James Wesley "Jim" "Bubba" Hairfield, age 78 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on December 15th, 2016 at Saint Thomas West surrounded by loved ones. James was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 13th, 1938 to Robert Alexander Hairfield and Katie Virginia Burch.James' legacy is the family and friends that love him. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Hairfield; his...
Patsy Dotson
Dec 13, 2016
Patsy Ruth Byrd Dotson, age 88 of Nashville died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her home.She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Jack Dotson and son, Jim Dotson.She is survived by her son, Jack W. (Carol) Dotson and daughter, Janet Dotson (Steve) Blankman; grandsons, Jacob Dotson, Mitchell Blankman, John (Amanda) Dotson and Jay (LeAnn) Blankman; and great-grandson, Luke...
Jerry Neuenschwander
Dec 13, 2016
Jerry Neuenschwander, age 70 of White House, TN passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Jerry was born July 28,, 1946 Garden City, MO to the late Victor Elmer and Evelyn Cantley Neuenschwander.Jerry was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School and worked in the Middle TN area for many years as a self-employed contractor and subcontractor in the construction industry.Jerry...
Mary Ferrell
Dec 13, 2016
Mary Ruth Jackson Ferrell, age 85 of Nashville, TN passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mrs. Ferrell was born April 4, 1931 in Gleason, TN.Mrs. Ferrell worked in retail, specializing in assisting brides-to-be in the wedding department. She was a fan of all sports and never missed any of her son's games. She and her husband enjoyed spending time at...
Ronald Bragg
Dec 10, 2016
Ronald Larry Bragg, age 68 of Manchester, TN passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Mr. Bragg was born May 8, 1948 in Richwood, WV to Shirley Robert Bragg and the former Verna Mae Hess.In his earlier years, Mr. Bragg was proud to have worked in the coal mines of West Virginia. He later worked as a truck driver and retired...
Matthew Pelters
Dec 3, 2016
Matthew Paul Pelters, age 48, of Antioch, TN passed away suddenly on December 3, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.Matt graduated from Airline High School, Bossier City, LA. He later graduated with a degree in culinary arts from The Art Institute of Nashville. Matt enjoyed music, concerts, movies and spending time with family and friends. He touched the hearts...
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