Obituaries
Janie Salyards
Nov 21, 2018
Janie Merle Giles Salyards passed away November 21, 2018. She was born October 29, 1932 in Kosciusko, MS to the late Fred D. and Sally Thornton Giles.She was married in 1957 to W.E. Salyards III (deceased 1995). She leaves three daughters: Jane Chere' (Gregg) Mikos, Renee Thompson, and Michele Metzger; six grandchildren: Jessica (Daniel) Anderson, Kayla Smith, Tyler Thompson, Stephanie...
Rev. Blair
Nov 19, 2018
Rev. Ernest Ernelda "Toby" Blair, age 89 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Dillard's Creek and Chestnut Mound, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN after a short illness.Ernest attended Dillard's Creek School, Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, Tennessee Tech University, Cumberland University, and graduated from Belmont College in 1960. He received a Master of Theology degree in...
Peggy Dyal
Nov 18, 2018
Peggy Ann Trotter Dyal, age 79, passed peacefully in the presence of her family on November 18, 2018 in Franklin, TN. She was born in Slayden, TN on December 14, 1938.Mrs. Dyal was married for 62 years to her husband, Grady Dyal and was member of the Concord Road Church of Christ.Mrs. Dyal was preceded in death by her mother,...
Peggy Smith
Nov 17, 2018
Peggy Jean Kelley Smith, age 66 of White House, TN, passed away November 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving daughters and family in the peace and comfort of her home. She was born J uly 13, 1952 in Maury County, TN. Peggy married the love of her li fe, Richard "Rick" Smith on June 12 th, 1970 ; she shared...
Albert Hicks
Nov 15, 2018
Albert Eugene Hicks, age 59 of Union City, TN passed away November 15, 2018 in Nashville, TN. He was born February 20, 1959 in Fulton, KY to Ernest Wesley Hicks and Jacqueline Rushing Hicks.Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Brady; step-daughter, Sheila Rice; sister, Barbara Hicks; brother, Michael Hicks; grandchildren, Michael...
Richard Thompson
Nov 10, 2018
Richard "Dicky" Gabe Thompson, age 72 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was born February 13, 1946 to Richard Crosby Thompson and Gabrielle Xavier Deschamps.A creative, kind and gentle soul, he was loved by his many friends and family. A lifelong musician, he had a passion and talent for music at an early age....
Marion Williams
Oct 7, 2018
Marion Jackson Williams, age 85, went home peacefully to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 7, 2018. He was born in Morrison, TN on September 23, 1933.Jack was a graduate of Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville, TN in 1951. As a teenager, he worked as a "Newsie" selling new papers on West End Avenue and also as a...
Kevin Rowse
Sep 29, 2018
Kevin Michael Rowse, age 50 of Nashville, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born on May 8, 1968 in East Patchogue, NY to Angela Schwedersky and Kevin B. Rowse.He graduated from Onondaga Central High School in Syracuse, NY in 1986. After high school he became a carpenter and started his own construction company in 1995. He...
Jordan Wills
Sep 25, 2018
Jordan Wills was born July 1, 1983 in Nashville, TN and died on September 25, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN. Jordan was the son of the late Deborah Smith Mansfield and David Wills.Jordan loved sports activities and was a huge Titans fan. He was employed at BVA systems in Murfreesboro.He is survived by his son, Justus Wills of Hawaii; sister, MacKenzie...
Martin Brumbach
Sep 25, 2018
Martin Anthony "Marty" Brumbach, age 66, died suddenly of natural causes at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on September 25, 2018. He was born July 14, 1952 in Nashville.Marty grew up in Madison, Tennessee and graduated from Isaac Litton High School, Class of 1970. Before attending Volunteer State Community College, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, including a tour...
Ronald Shelton
Sep 25, 2018
Ronald Shelton, age 51 of Crossville, TN passed away September 25, 2018 in Springfield, TN. He was born November 5, 1966 in Jamestown, TN to the late Melvin Shelton Jr. and Bonnie Goney Shelton.Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his daughters, Janice O’Neal and Tabitha Shelton; son, Ronald Cory Shelton Jr.; sister, Janice...
Patricia Reese
Sep 20, 2018
Patricia Lee Adams Reese, age 73 of Hendersonville, TN passed away September 20, 2018. She was born April 11, 1945 in Marion, KY to James Paxton Adams and the former Frances Aline Conrad.Pat was a dedicated nurse for over 40 years and proudly served in a MASH unit with the Army National Guard. She was an avid gardener and loved...
James Sandlin
Sep 19, 2018
James Howell Sandlin passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born December 5,1940 in Massey, Alabama.James was a graduate of Athens College and Vanderbilt University. He worked in the administration of Vanderbilt University for more than 30 years, and has been creating a home place, cultivating his farm, and building a herd of Santa Gertrudis...
Joan Ricketts
Sep 13, 2018
Joan Davidson Ricketts, age 68 of Nashville, TN passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born July 29, 1950 in Cookeville, TN to the late Frank and Ollie Steele Davidson.Mrs. Ricketts was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Herschel Davidson.She is survived by daughters, Tonya Durham and Tammy Parsons; brothers, Michael Davidson and Joe Davidson; sisters, Grace...
Cathy Dillon
Sep 10, 2018
Cathy Gail Dillon, age 64 of Old Hickory, TN passed away September 10, 2018 in Hermitage, TN. She was born May 19 1954 in Clay County, TN to the late Arthur William Denny and the former and Joyce Opal Wright.Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by his parents.She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Lee and husband, Jamie; son, Brian...
Roger Lindsay
Sep 7, 2018
Roger Dale Lindsay, age 63 of Antioch, TN passed away September 7, 2018 in Nashville. He was born May 16, 1955 in Salisbury, NC to the late Robert Franklin Lindsay and the former Edna Ruth Poteat, widely known as “Dana Dee”.Mr. Lindsay was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his son, Dale Lindsay; daughter, Kimberly Lindsay; brothers,...
Betty Spann
Sep 5, 2018
Betty Jean Spann, age 74 of Nashville, TN passed away September 5, 2018 in Nashville. She was born November 19, 1943 to Jody Russell Henson and Allen Lovelace.She retired from Trevecca and made her home at the Towers.She loved to laugh and smile, and could brighten anyone’s day with her presence. She loved to travel and explore new places. She...
James Garrett
Aug 7, 2018
James Legette Garrett age 74 of Georgetown, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee.Known to his family and friends as "Legett", he was retired from Texas Utility Mining Company after more than 25 years of service. Legett was an Army veteran; having served during the Vietnam era.Anyone who knew Legett will remember his...
Calvin Leach Jr.
Aug 6, 2018
Calvin Earl Leach Jr., age 55 of Clarksville, passed away August 6, 2018 in Clarksville. He was born in Greenville, MS on September 18, 1962 to Calvin Earl Leach Sr. and Clen Esther Evans.Services will be private.
Charles Schneider
Aug 6, 2018
Charles Leo Schneider, 80 years of age, passed on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Madison, Tennessee. Chuck was born December 21, 1937 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.He is survived by the love of his life, Charlotte, his wife of 47 years; and ten adoring children, Joni, Robin, Marie, Keeli, Machelle, Pam, Barbie, Todd, Lesli and Chuck Jr.Two of Chuck’s...
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