All Obituaries

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Baldwin, age 76, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born in Columbus, OH to the late Arthur and Loxley Forster on October 23, 1946. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheri Carpenter. Mary is survived by her son, Andy (Melanie) Baldwin; daughter, Cyndi Mullen (Mike Charette); brother, Terry Forster; ten grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Gary Carnahan, age 72, of Goodlettsville, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 5, 1950 to the late Fred and Anne Carnahan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy Carnahan and Skip Carnahan. He is survived by his children, Clay Carnahan and Wendy Carnahan Free (Derrick); two grandchildren, Anne Wesley Free and Gracie Free. A visitation will be held from 2-5pm, Sunday, June 4th at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in...

Jimmy T. Austin Sr., of Cross Plains, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2023, at the age of 84.  Born December 20, 1938, to George Edward Austin and Cassie Williams Austin, Jimmy was one of 11 siblings. He met his beloved wife of 64 years, Peggy, at a church revival in 1958 and instantly fell in love.  Jimmy was an accomplished 5th generation carpenter who proudly passed his love of the skill down to his son, JT. The two owned Custom Remodelers for 22 years and...

Mr. David Boyd Williams, age 45, of Winchester, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Winchester. David was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to his late father Jimmy Harvey Williams and surviving mother Mary Ellen Baggett Butler. David was a member of the Sewanee Business Alliance where he served on the executive committee and was a co-chair of the economic development committee. He was also a member of the Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary Club. David was an amazing human being who loved...

Mr. David Wendell Eddings, age 84, of Cross Plains, passed away on May 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 21, 1939 to the late James and Mattie Eddings. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Dannie Eddings, James Eddings, Jr., Ray Eddings, Ralph Eddings; and sister, Mary Graham. David was born in Columbia, TN  but grew up in East Nashville. He was a graduate of Coffee County High School class of 1957. He worked for WTVF as a projectionist for 6 and...

Mrs. Linda Sisco McConnell, age 72, of Hendersonville, passed away May 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1950 in Madison, TN to the late Grady and Martha Sisco. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Mr. Anthony “Tony” McConnell; brothers, Robert Sisco, Lewis Sisco, and Terry Sisco. Linda is survived by her children; James Alan (Amy) McConnell, Barry Kay (Tiffany) McConnell, Stacy Lynn (Jacob)...

Mrs. Debra Jean Bois, age 68, of Gallatin, passed away on May 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 23, 1955 to the late Gene and Wilma Whisler. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by one brother. Deb enjoyed sewing, shopping, and traveling. She loved her family but her favorite title was being “Nana.” She was a loving wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend who will be truly missed. Deb is survived by her husband of...

Rebecca Ann Downs, passed away on May 14th, 2023. Rebecca was born in Greenbrier on June 9th, 1930, to Floyd and Annie Ellison. She grew up in the close-knit community of Greenbrier and attended Greenbrier High School where she graduated. Rebecca was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Earl Miller Downs Jr. In addition to being a dedicated homemaker for her family, she also worked as a receptionist for many years before retiring to spend more time with her loved ones. Her family meant...

Ms. Adrina Perkins Drake, age 81, of Cedar Hill, passed away on May 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nashville, TN on October 8, 1941 to the late Horace and Charlie Wallace Perkins. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mr. Jerry Alley Drake; and son, Jerry Russell Drake. Adrina enjoyed doing agility dog training. She was also an avid basketball fan, especially watching the Golden State Warriors and the LA Lakers. Adrina is...

Betty Joyce Pence Butler, 84, of White House TN, passed away from this life on May 04, 2023 at White House Nursing Home. Betty was born September 30 1938 in Chattanooga TN to the late Frank G Pence and Mary Ann Craig Pence of Chattanooga TN. Joyce was married to the love of her life Selton Eugene Butler for 68 years. From the early age of 12, she became a Wife and at 16 a Loving Mother. Joyce was loved by everyone who knew Her. Joyce is survived by her daughters Brenda OSaile, Betty...