Obituaries

Mary Davis

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ernest Brooksher Sr.

Ernest Brooksher Sr.

Dec 1, 2016

Ernest Brooksher Sr., age 64 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. Mr. Brooksher was born July 29, 1952 in Nashville, TN to Harlem Woodrow Brooksher and Flossie Eulene Null-Brooksher.Mr. Brooksher is survived by his sons, Ernest (Janis) Brooksher Jr. and Shelton Quinn; sisters, Carolyn Yeargin and Norene Jackson; brother, Albert Brooksher; nephew, Kenneth (Jane) Eads; grandchildren, Kimberly...

Patricia Ross

Patricia Ross

Nov 26, 2016

Patricia Gearty Ross, age 54 of Nashville, TN passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2016 at her home. She was born May 13, 1962 in Long Branch, NJ to Robert and Mary Jo Belanger Gearty.Patty, as she was known to family and friends, spent her early years in the North Jersey Shore area, where she was an active participant in youth...

Shirley Warren

Shirley Warren

Nov 20, 2016

Shirley Melrose Pepper Warren, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away at home on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was born in Oswego, New York to Ward Raymond Pepper and Ina Belle LaVere Pepper on May 18, 1930.She was married on August 26, 1950 to John Fenton Warren of Richland, New York. John passed away in December of 2010.She is...

Gretchen Reinen

Gretchen Reinen

Nov 11, 2016

Gretchen Amber Reinen, age 46 of Columbia, TN died peacefully November 11, 2016, surrounded by family and close friends.Gretchen is survived by her husband, Kevin Reinen; mom & dad, Nomi and Dave Shipley; brother, Napoleon Wainwright; nephew, Wolfgang Wainwright; and three great-grandnieces.A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Family Community Church, 9495 Crockett...

Charles Kyle

Charles Kyle

Nov 5, 2016

Charles Frank Kyle, age 74 of Nashville, TN, passed away on November 5, 2016, in Nashville, TN. He was born Nov. 16, 1941, in Memphis, TN to Tully and and Mildred Naomi Kyle.Mr. Kyle and his wife, Beulah Ridgeway Kyle, who were married for 53 years, were longtime residents of Nashville, TN, where they attended Harpeth Hills Church of Christ....

Richard Messick Sr.

Richard Messick Sr.

Nov 1, 2016

Richard "Rick" Messick Sr., age 72 of Nashville, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mr. Messick was born June 11, 1944 in Murfreesboro, TN.A native of Murfreesboro,he was a member of Lakeshore Christian Church and worked as a realtor for 39 years in the Nashville area.Mr. Messick was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Neva Messick.He...