Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Thomas Kristofer Osborne
Apr 9, 2025
Thomas Kristofer Osborne April 10, 1981 - April 9, 2025
Thomas Kristofer Osborne was born on 04/10/1981 in Jamestown, Tn and passed away on 04/09/2025. He is Survived by his four children: Justice Osborne(Eli Watkins), Kayleigh Osborne, Braxton Osborne, and Lennox Flowers, grandson: Angelo Irwin, sister Angela Manley (Stacy Manley), cousin Matthew Crabtree, and longtime companion Adrian Foust. He's...
Beverly Ann "Keeon'I" Watson
Apr 8, 2025
Beverly Ann "Keeon'i" Watson October 25, 1974 - April 8, 2025
Beverly Ann “Keeon’i" Watson age 50, passed away on April 8th 2025, in Dickson, Tennessee. Born on October 25th, 1974, in Davidson Tennessee, Beverly lived a life marked by passion, adventure, and a deep connection to the things she loved most, her family, friends, horses and the open...
Roland Vail Reed
Apr 4, 2025
Roland Vail Reed of Franklin, Tennessee April 21, 1958 - April 4, 2025
Roland Vail Reed, aged 66, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away in Nashville on April 4, 2025. In his final days, Roland was surrounded by numerous family members and friends, many of whom traveled from other states. Born in Monroe, North Carolina, Roland lived most of his...
Hugh Mchale Reed, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Hugh McHale Reed, Jr. January 27, 1959 - April 2, 2025
Hugh McHale Reed Jr., 66, passed away in Murfreesboro, TN, on April 2, 2025. Born on January 27, 1959, in El Paso, TX, he was the oldest of Hugh McHale Reed and Elizabeth (“Betty”) Reed’s eight children.
Hugh was raised in McLean, VA, and attended Langley...
Vaniese Ann Tucker
Mar 28, 2025
Vaniese Ann Tucker March 1, 1958 - March 28, 2025
Van Tucker, born to the late Melvin C. Tucker Jr. and Joyce Smith Tucker in Franklin, TN on March 1, 1958, rejoined her beloved parents on March 28, 2025.
It is difficult to articulate a life well lived and loved within the confines of an obituary, and...
Reta Kay Taylor
Mar 28, 2025
Reta Kay Taylor January 11, 1948 - March 28, 2025
On the morning of March 28, 2025, Reta Kay Taylor, passed away peacefully due to natural causes at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. During this stay she remained positive, was grateful for all the good moments, and fought hard to get well. Reta was 77 years old....
Sara Jean Harwell
Feb 27, 2025
Sara Jean Harwell October 7, 1954 - February 27, 2025
Sara Jean Harwell of Nashville, TN, departed from this earthly life on Thursday, February 27, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on October 7, 1954, to Joseph H. & Jo Ann Wheeler Harwell , both pre-deceasing her, their second daughter. She is also pre-deceased by her dear...
John Dale Woodcock
Feb 18, 2025
John Dale Woodcock of Knoxville, Tennessee December 11, 1957 - February 18, 2025
James John Dale Woodcock (age 67) passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. John was born December 11, 1957 to James William Woodcock, Sr. and Ruby Myrtle Woodcock on a US military base in Heidelberg, Germany. The family soon returned to Athens, TN when John was...
James L. Fitzgerald, Jr. M.D.
Feb 16, 2025
James L. FitzGerald, Jr. M.D. June 20, 1939 - February 16, 2025
Born in Albany NY, Jim attended the Albany Boys Academy where he began his love of playing hockey. As a scholar of Hamilton College, Harvard University and University of Rochester, he completed his medical degree in ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. During the Vietnam war, he...
Carol Elizabeth Lyons
Feb 11, 2025
Carol Elizabeth Lyons May 14, 1946 - February 11, 2025
Carol Elizabeth Lyons passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Belleview, TN, at the age of 78. Born on May 14, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Myron and Beatrice Schuit, she was the second of six children.
A devoted wife for 58 wonderful years,...
Antoine "Huey" Bourque
Feb 3, 2025
Antoine "Huey" Bourque April 28, 1944 - February 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Antoine "Huey" Bourque, who peacefully passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. Born on April 28, 1944, in Erath, Louisiana, Huey was raised there and remained a lifelong resident until Hurricane Rita devastated their family home in 2005....
David Gatchell
Jan 26, 2025
David Gatchell of Franklin, Tennessee August 14, 1947 - January 26, 2025
David Gatchell, 77, of Franklin, TN, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born on August 14, 1947, in Wilson, NC, he was the son of the late Roswell “Roy” Gatchell and Florence Gatchell.
David’s life was defined by curiosity, creativity, and an independent spirit. He...
Atha Fotine Catafygiotu
Jan 26, 2025
Atha Fotine Catafygiotu of Franklin, Tennessee August 21, 1929 - January 26, 2025
Atha Fotine Catafygiotu, also known as Toni Themis, of Franklin, TN passed away on January 26, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of Marika and Nick Patelos. Toni was born on August 21, 1929 in Wilmington, NC. She is preceded in death by husband,...
Angela Carol Thomas
Jan 26, 2025
Angela Carol Thomas April 19, 1963 - January 26, 2025
Angela Carol Thomas, 61, passed away January 26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 19, 1963, to James Harold Lord and Vera May Lord.
A native of Henderson, Kentucky, Angela spent much of her life in the community she cherished....
William Lee Garrison
Jan 24, 2025
William Lee Garrison September 28, 1931 - January 24, 2025
Bill was born to Lonnie and Iona (Palmer) Garrison in Fayette, Alabama in 1931. His mother died when Bill was two years old, so he was raised by his grandmother, helped by a host of aunts and uncles.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, his sister Barbara...
Jason Mangan
Jan 23, 2025
Jason Mangan April 30, 1978 - January 23, 2025
“ONE MAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, spouse, cousin, nephew and friend, Jason Mangan. Jason was 46 years young and left this world peacefully at home on...
Jose Cayabyab, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Jose Cayabyab, Jr. of Franklin, Tennessee November 19, 1935 - January 18, 2025
Jose A. Cayabyab Jr., 89, passed away peacefully in hospice care with family by his side on January 18, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. Originally from Solon, Ohio, Jose retired from Allstate Insurance after a successful career and retired to Henderson, NV.
Jose is survived...
Anne Helen Massey
Jan 15, 2025
Anne Helen Massey August 17, 1955 - January 15, 2025
Helen Massey passed away at home on January 15, 2025 surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin. She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Chris) Sansom, grandchildren Christian, Cameron, and Caylee, Brothers Steve (Carmon) Merriman, Bryce (Reba) Merriman, and Sam (Kim) Merriman, Cousins...
Bobbie Jo Welbourne
Jan 13, 2025
Bobbie Jo Welbourne August 7, 1952 - January 13, 2025
Bobbie Jo Welbourne, of Franklin, TN formerly of Springville, AL left this world and joined Heaven January 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the Late Newton Goolsby and Evelyn Goolsby. She also joins her sister Joyce Price in her heavenly home. She is survived by her son Christopher...
Joan Collins
Dec 28, 2024
Joan Collins May 12, 1938 - December 28, 2024
Joan Collins, of Springfield Tennessee, died December 28th 2024. She was born on May 12th 1937 to Murray and Erma Wilkes in Nashville Tennessee.
She married William Collin’s in May of 1955 and they had one daughter, Cynthia Diane.
She is survived by Cynthia (daughter) and...