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Doris Erna Torrence

Doris Erna Torrence

Sep 18, 2021

Doris Erna Torrence of Franklin, Tennessee June 9, 1940 - September 18, 2021

Franklin - Doris Henninger Torrence passed away September 18 at her home in Franklin, Tennessee.

Doris grew up in Germersheim, Germany and came to the United States in the 1960s when she married an American Army Officer.

She was a...

Brenda Lee Smith

Brenda Lee Smith

Sep 17, 2021

Brenda Lee Smith of Goodlettsville, Tennessee June 8, 1961 - September 17, 2021

Brenda brought joy to everyone who knew her. If you ask anyone what they will remember about Brenda, it would be her love for big cats. In life, she touched the lives of those around her without knowing it. There was never a dull moment when...

Curtis Ray Powell

Curtis Ray Powell

Sep 17, 2021

Curtis Ray Powell of Old Hickory, Tennessee May 29, 1964 - September 17, 2021

Mr. Powell was born May 29, 1964 in Dover, DE and passed away at home on September 17, 2021 in Nashville TN. Curtis was raised in Houston, DE. and served four years in the US Navy Stationed in Meridian MS.

Mr. Powell was...

William Vankeuren, Iv

William Vankeuren, Iv

Sep 6, 2021

William VanKeuren, IV of Nashville, Tennessee October 6, 1947 - September 6, 2021

William (Bill) VanKeuren, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Nashville, while listening to his daughter Caitlin play one of his favorite hymns, “Blessed Assurance,” on the violin. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, Bill taught tennis and music for most of his...

Claudia Lopez Flores

Claudia Lopez Flores

Sep 5, 2021

Claudia Lopez Flores of LaVergne, Tennessee February 18, 1981 - September 5, 2021

“No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.”

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved Claudia Lopez Flores.

Claudia passed away...

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson

Sep 4, 2021

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson of Columbia, Tennessee August 12, 1988 - September 4, 2021

Jerry Matthew Gibson, 33, originally of Columbia, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home after an extended seven-year illness, on September 4, 2021. The last years of Matthew’s life, he resided at NHC Lewisburg Nursing Home, where he was cared for and loved immensely. Matthew went peacefully...

Grant Alan Brumlow

Grant Alan Brumlow

Aug 29, 2021

Grant Alan Brumlow of Chattanooga, Tennessee April 1, 1998 - August 29, 2021

Our son’s light

When your son shines light into the world…there’s impact.  Grant Alan Brumlow’s impact on this world is both profound and inspiring.  Many of you freely share with us how Grant’s unyielding positivity and vivid smile affects you, your family...

Jane Hellstrom

Jane Hellstrom

Aug 29, 2021

Jane Hellstrom of Madison, Tennessee March 11, 1939 - August 29, 2021

Though born in Painesville Ohio, “Janie” Hellstrom grew up in Ft. Pierce, Florida and called it her home. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1957 from Dan McCarty High School. She was a beloved daughter of Miles and Margaret Davidson. She attended Florida State University...

Kim Chadwick Tribble

Kim Chadwick Tribble

Aug 26, 2021

Kim Chadwick Tribble of Nashville, Tennessee November 14, 1951 - August 26, 2021

Kim Chadwick Tribble died just after midnight on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the age of 69 after a years long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Kim was born on November 14, 1951 to Alonzo and Dee Tribble and raised in and around Florence...

Mary Lou White Carmon

Mary Lou White Carmon

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Lou White Carmon of Nashville, Tennessee June 5, 1941 - August 20, 2021

Mary Lou White Carmon, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 20, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

She was born June 5, 1941 in Parrotsville, TN and lived most of her life in Knoxville, TN.  She is...

Ronnie Dale Rayburn

Ronnie Dale Rayburn

Aug 18, 2021

Ronnie Dale Rayburn of Dickson, Tennessee May 8, 1953 - August 18, 2021

Ronnie D. Rayburn, 68, passed away peacefully August 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Susan Rayburn; daughter, Shana Rayburn; son, Derek (Dee) Rayburn; grandson, Ashtun (Desiree) Rayburn; two sisters, Addie Lucas, Shirley (David) Mosely; two brothers, Donald F. (Linda) Rayburn...

Kathryn Siems Bouve

Kathryn Siems Bouve

Aug 17, 2021

Kathryn Siems Bouve of Franklin, Tennessee January 26, 1948 - August 17, 2021

Kate Bouvé passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Franklin, TN, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.

Kate was born in Baltimore, Maryland and after brief periods in South Bend, IN and Wichita, KS, she spent most of her adult life...

Jack Klein Williams

Jack Klein Williams

Aug 6, 2021

Jack Klein Williams of Nashville, Tennessee September 8, 1926 - August 6, 2021

Jake Williams passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents William Battle and Lena Marguerite Williams, brother Eugene (Jimmie) and mother- and father-in-law Bart and Ellen Crivella. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Ann, brother...

R. Stephen O'Hair

R. Stephen O'Hair

Aug 6, 2021

R. Stephen O'Hair of Lafayette, Tennessee April 20, 1944 - August 6, 2021

Mr. Steve O'Hair was born April 20, 1944, in Putnam County Indiana. He took his heavenly journey on August 6, 2021 at Knollwood Nursing Home in Macon County Tennessee.

He worked many years for Allison's in Indianapolis, IN.

Mr. O'Hair retired from...

Edmond B. Arnold

Edmond B. Arnold

Jul 30, 2021

Edmond B. Arnold of Brentwood, Tennessee February 25, 1931 - July 30, 2021

Edmond (Eddy) B. Arnold, 90, Brentwood TN passed away on Friday July 30, 2021.   Eddy was a man of deep faith, beloved by family and friends.  He is remembered for his smile and outgoing demeanor, and his dedication to his family.  Eddy was born in 1931...

Rickie Bryson Howell

Rickie Bryson Howell

Jul 29, 2021

Rickie Bryson Howell of Goodlettsville, Tennessee February 15, 1951 - July 29, 2021

Rickie Bryson Howell, age 70 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on July 29, 2021 at the VA hospital in Nashville.  He was born on February 15, 1951 at ECM Hospital in Florence, Alabama to Bervin Fred Howell and Betty Jean Bryson Howell who preceded him in...

James Nicks Brabson

James Nicks Brabson

Jul 23, 2021

James Nicks Brabson of Nashville, Tennessee January 18, 1974 - July 23, 2021

James Nicks Brabson, 47, passed away on July 23, 2021. He was born January 18, 1974, to Sara Daniel Brabson, deceased, and Franklin D. Brabson, Attorney, in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his older brothers, Daniel Brabson and wife Ellie, and Craig Brabson and wife...

Patsy Ann Whitaker

Patsy Ann Whitaker

Jul 1, 2021

Patsy Ann Whitaker of Madison, Tennessee August 23, 1946 - July 1, 2021

Patsy Ann Whitaker, 74, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a valiant battle with cancer. Patsy Ann Whitaker was born on August 23, 1946 to John and Evelyn Doss in Jeffersonville, IN. Patsy’s spent her childhood as an Okinawa-based Army brat....

Dorothy Diane Lapenna

Dorothy Diane Lapenna

Jun 29, 2021

Dorothy Diane LaPenna of Nashville, Tennessee June 11, 1947 - June 29, 2021

Dorothy Diane LaPenna, 74, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.

A resident of Dickson, Tennessee, Diane was born in Nashville in June 1947 to Betty Mary (Matthews) LaPenna and James John LaPenna.

Diane attended Nashville’s Peabody Demonstration School,...

Benjamin Harrison Payne, Jr.

Benjamin Harrison Payne, Jr.

Jun 26, 2021

Benjamin Harrison Payne, Jr. of Maidson, Tennessee October 24, 1950 - June 26, 2021

A time to be born: Benjamin Harrison Payne, Jr, was born on October 24, 1950, to Ben, Sr and Lady Louise Payne in Nashville, TN. He was affectionately known as “Sweet Man” by his community because of his infectious smile and his charm with the...

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