Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Shirley L. Hooper, 82, of Nashville, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born April 12, 1940 to Charles and Nona Logsdon in Birmingham, AL.

She is preceded in death by husband, Hal Hooper. She is survived by son, Dennis Hooper.

Nashville Cremation Center is honored to be entrusted with handling Mrs. Hooper's arrangements....

Feb 27, 2023

John Robert Hardesty (TP) was born on July 17, 1953 to Robert and Rita Hardesty in Louisville, Kentucky. After John graduated from Bishop David High school in 1970, he  went on to receive his BS in Elementary Education at Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee. There he made lifelong friends that have stayed with him until the very end. John started...

Feb 26, 2023

Gary Wayne Turner, born February 2, 1962, passed away, February 26, 2023. He blessed us with 61 beautiful years of laughter, life, chaos & love. Gary was a friend, a father, a machinist & always had an opinion. Something that is loved is never lost. Predeceased family include: Lila Loraine (mother), Hardy Alvin (Father), William Alvin (Brother), James Edward (Brother)....

Feb 26, 2023

John Nicholas Hagewood ( NickyJohn), 61, of Nashville, TN sadly passed away on February 26,2023 suddenly in his home. Born to Earl and Dorothy Hagewood on January 17, 1962 in Nashville TN. He graduated in 1980 from John Overton High School. After graduating from high school he joined the military which he served for several years.

He...

Feb 24, 2023

Satara Mae Rabassa, 22, of Woodbury, TN passed away Februrary 24, 2023.  She was born February 22, 2001 in Tullahoma, TN to Michelle Campbell and Joshua Rabassa.  Services are incomplete at this time.

On her mother's side, Satara is predeceased by great-grandparents Linda and Buck Owens, grandmother, Dawn Owens, and grand uncle Bobby Owens. She is survived...

Feb 16, 2023

William G. Artino (Bill) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, after a long battle with various health issues. He spent his final days just the way he wanted surrounded by his children and truly exemplified what it means to fight until the very end.

Bill was born on April 1, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to Sal and Peggy Artino....

Feb 16, 2023

Betty June Dees, 66, of Old Hickory, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 16th, 2023. Betty was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 2nd, 1956.

She is predeceased by her parents, Floy Fay and George Wagner, her sisters, Carma Jean Morrison and Helen Brummett, her brothers, Clifton Wagner and James Lee...

Feb 16, 2023

Jana Lyn Andrews, age 34 of  New Johnsonville, Tennessee passed February 16, 2023. Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Feb 11, 2023

Thomas Ray Warren, 62, of Joelton, TN, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Nashville on July 28th, 1960.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Becky Lucille Warren, sisters, Elizabeth Upchurch, Ruth Adams, Helen Tomes, Bissie Quinn, Margaret Parker, Debra Taylor, Mildred Marie Coffey, Linda Warren, brother Jesse Riley,...

Feb 7, 2023

Ralph Herbert Henley, 76, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away February 7, 2023 after a brief illness.  He was born in Nashville, TN on March 28,1946.  His parents were James And Carrie Henley. Those left behind to cherish his memory are nephew, Howard (Joyce) Wright and long-time caregiver, Elise Hill and family.

Nashville Cremation Center is honored to...

Feb 6, 2023

John Henry Tunstall, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully at sunset, his favorite time of day, on February 6, 2023. To those who knew him, he was a storyteller, a romantic, a renaissance man, a bit of a curmudgeon from time to time, a devoted husband and a tremendous friend.

John was born in Easley, South Carolina, but...

Feb 6, 2023

Janice A. Austin MSN, 75, died on February 6, 2023 in Springfield, TN, surrounded by those who love her. She was a supportive and loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Janice was born September 25, 1947 in Port Arthur, TX. Despite living around the world as a Military spouse (Navy), she always considered herself a Texan.

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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

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 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 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...