Obituaries
Barbara Deere
Mar 11, 2016
Barbara Newsome Deere, age 73 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. Ms. Deere was born July 11, 1942 in Kingsport, TN to Hamner Ellyson Newsome and the former Alice Delena Necessary, and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, and a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.Ms. Deere attended Emory University and...
Margaret Rose Eckert
Mar 10, 2016
Margaret Rose Eckert, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away at home on March 10, 2016. Margaret was born on January 3, 1927 in Houston County, Tennessee to Tom and Zelpha Eckert.
Margaret is survived by her son (Rick Eckert), family, and friends.
Nashville Cremation Center is honored to be entrusted with handling Ms. Eckert's arrangements. Please visit her guestbook to leave a thoughtful...
Janis Merritt
Mar 10, 2016
Janis R. Merritt of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 after a long illness she fought bravely.Janis was born on November 10, 1946 to Brooks and Louana Porter in Kentucky. Her family relocated in 1960 to Marshall, Michigan where she lived many years. She moved to Tennessee in the 1990's.Janis enjoyed reading on her Kindle, playing Mahjong,...
Jean Pettersen
Mar 9, 2016
Jean Leah Pettersen (Maedke) passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Heaven has gained a wonderful servant with a smiling face and faithful, honorable heart.Jean was born February 23, 1936, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Esther Maedke and was the youngest of three children; all of whom preceded her in death. She...
Jimmy Franks, Sr.
Mar 8, 2016
Jimmy Lee Franks, Sr., age 55 of Antioch, TN passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Mr. Franks was born July 6, 1960 in East Saint Louis, IL to Everette Lee Franks, Jr. and Helen Vestal Franks.Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother, Billy Franks; and niece, Heather Franks.He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Hamilton Franks;...
Elizabeth Massey
Mar 7, 2016
Elizabeth Utterback Massey, age 89 of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Mrs. Massey was born July 13, 1926 in Memphis, TN.A graduate of Bartlett High School, Beth went to work as a telephone operator and later as a clerk typist for a railroad in Memphis. She married Joseph P. Massey, a Navy flyer, on July 22, 1950...
Elizabeth Massey
Mar 7, 2016
Elizabeth Utterback Massey, age 89 of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Mrs. Massey was born July 13, 1926 in Memphis, TN.A graduate of Bartlett High School, Beth went to work as a telephone operator and later as a clerk typist for a railroad in Memphis. She married Joseph P. Massey, a Navy flyer, on July 22, 1950...
Steven Rust
Mar 7, 2016
Steven Robert Rust, age 63 of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in Nashville, TN. Mr. Rust was born October 17, 1952 in Malone, NY to Robert and Phyllis Vivlamore Rust.Mr. Rust was retired from the United States Army after a 20 year career.He was preceded in death by his father.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Rust;...
Larry Tidwell
Mar 1, 2016
Larry Eugene Tidwell, age 62 of Nashville, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Mr. Tidwell was born February, 6 1954 in Nashville, TN to Henry and Bonnie Kay Warren Tidwell.He was preceded in death by wife Patricia Lynn Tidwell on November 30, 2015.He is survived by his daughter, Doris Ann (Will) Wilson; son, Larry T. (Stephanie) Tidwell;...
Elaine Murray
Feb 26, 2016
Elaine (Lainey) Helen Murray, 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away February 26, 2016.She was born January 25, 1940, in Aberdeen, SD. She attended Aberdeen Central High School and graduated in 1959. She married Pat Murray in 1962. They were married for 53 years. In 1971, they moved to Chandler, AZ where they raised their two daughters, Melissa and Molly....
Lula Morgan
Feb 25, 2016
Lula Marie Morgan, age 54 of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Nashville. She was born August 29, 1961 in Sacramento, CA to Billie Clyde O'Roark and the former Nancy Lou Lightheart.Mrs. Morgan is survived by her daughters, Ashley Rambo and Debra Brigham; granddaughter, Kiya; sister, Cindy Naumoff; brothers, Billie O'Roark and Schuyler Staffne; nieces, Crystal and...
Roberta Thompson
Feb 24, 2016
Roberta Ann Thompson, age 80 of Lebanon, TN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Southern Manor in Lebanon. She was born April 30, 1935 in Paris, TN.Mrs. Thompson had worked in many occupations over the years, her last was serving as book keeper in the furniture retail business.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Bratzler;...
Bonita Utterback
Feb 16, 2016
Bonita Josephine Giusto "Bonnie" Utterback, age 67 of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away February 16, 2016 in Madison, TN. She was born December 20, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Guy Giusto and the former Mary Jane Caruso.After high school, Bonnie spent time as a competitive dancer. When she began her family, she embodied the term homemaker. After her children reached...
Mattie Criswell
Feb 13, 2016
Mattie Elizabeth Criswell, age 101, of Nashville, TN passed away February 13, 2016. She was born February 6, 1915 in Nashville, TN.She spent most of her adult life in Vallejo, CA until returning to Nashville after the death of her husband, Horace Criswell, Sr. in 1999.She was preceded in death by her oldest grandson, Michael B Valdez.She is survived by...
Carolyn Alder
Jan 31, 2016
Carolyn Alder, age 65 of Nashville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016.She is survived by her son, Alan (Beryl) Alder of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jack and Max; and brother, Robert (Cindy) Alder of Fayetteville, TN.Funeral service will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at West Meade Fellowship, Old Hickory Blvd, Bellevue. Graveside service will follow at 3...
Carol Dronberger
Jan 26, 2016
Carol Jean Burkholder Dronberger, age 83 of Nashville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Mrs. Dronberger was born January 13, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ord William and Verda Ellen Pelton Burkholder.Mrs. Dronberger lived an enriched life. She attended Vanderbilt University and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She was a member of Holy...
Charles Burns
Jan 11, 2016
Charles Dean "Chuck" Burns, age 65, passed away January 11, 2016. Mr. Burns was born April 15, 1950 in Nashville, TN to Charles E. Burns and Norma F. Harbin.He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Cindy Whisenhunt.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte McClanahan Burns of Whiteville, TN; children, Chad Burns and Beth (Tony) Piazza of...
Billy Day
Jan 10, 2016
Billy Earl Day, age 55 of Ashland City, TN passed away January 10, 2016. Mr. Day was born October 21, 1960 in Nashville, TN to Climmon Day and the former Lois Harper.Mr. Day grew up in Hermitage, TN and later joined the Army before being honorably discharged. He worked as an equipment operator for many years in the irrigation business...
Sandra Vaughn
Jan 9, 2016
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Vaughn, age 65 of Columbia, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Sandy was born September 4, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI to Ike Robinson and the former Lucille Vaughn. She will be remembered for her kindness and giving spirit. She worked for many years as a nurse at Pontiac General Hospital. She worked for Saturn in...
Yvonne Harris
Jan 9, 2016
Yvonne Mae Hicks Harris, age 84 of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Mrs. Harris was born February 14, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI to Burton and Nellie Mae VanderHave Hicks.Mrs. Harris is survived by her daughter, Jacquelyn Lee (Mike) Rogers; son, Burton Dale (Debbie) Harris; brothers, Gord (Judy) Hicks and Ken (June) Harris; sister, June Vlietstra; grandchildren,...
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