Obituaries

May 30, 2023

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...

May 25, 2023

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...

May 21, 2023

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...

May 20, 2023

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...

May 17, 2023

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...

May 16, 2023

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...

May 14, 2023

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...

May 11, 2023

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,...

May 4, 2023

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...

May 3, 2023

Ms. Sherry Clark, age 76, passed away in, Newnan, GA on May 3, 2023. She was born in Athens, TN on July 20, 1946 to the late Dorothy W. McMurtry and Walter McMurtry, USAF. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Jerry R. McMurtry.

Sherry is survived by her daughter, Kirstie Lisa...

May 3, 2023

Ms. Beverly Lane, age 59, of Goodlettsville, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 in Nashville, TN. She was born on May 11, 1963 in Nashville to the late Jerry and Glenda Spurlock.

To know Beverly, was to love her. She was known for her giving spirit. She loved her family and friends and always put their...

Apr 24, 2023

Wanda Thomas Grissom, age 79, passed away in Goodlettsville, TN, on April 24th, 2023. Born near Ripley, TN, May 27th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charlie D. and Rada Thomas. Wanda was also preceded in death by brother Dean (Ann) Thomas.

Wife. Mother. Grandmother (Gigi), Professor, Aunt. Niece, Friend. Neighbor. Loving. Brilliant. Selfless. Organized....

Apr 23, 2023

John Homer Stidham Jr, age 69, passed peacefully on 23 Apr 2023 in Nashville Tennessee.  Born of John Homer Stidham Sr and Wilma Jean Stidham (Grigsby) in Batesville Indiana on 3 Aug 1953.  He is survived by his two children, Shelley Marie Stidham (Tony) and John H Stidham III (Monica) his two grandchildren Tatiana and Mateo as well as...

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Dennis Mark Boyd, of Greenbrier, TN passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Nashville, TN to the late Dick and Lena Boyd. Along with her parents, he is preceded in death by, his wife, Teresa Boyd; brothers, Ray “Grasshopper” Boyd, Richard Boyd, and Donald Boyd.

Apr 21, 2023

Mr. Joshua Lee Skaggs, of White House, TN, passed away on April 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 8, 1986 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jamie Skaggs; and grandmother, Sherry Skaggs.

Josh enjoyed spending time watching football and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. He was...

Apr 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joyce (Walker) McElhiney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 20, 2023

Ms. Tonya Church, age 62, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Nashville, TN. She was born on October 25, 1960, to the late Fred Brown Smith and Judith Ann McCoin Smith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Tony Darryl Smith.

Tonya is survived by her daughters, Tania A. Smith Avrin (Jeffrey)...

Apr 14, 2023

Christie Guess, age 55, of Kingston Springs passed away Saturday, April 13th, 2023, at home. Born in Atlanta, Ga on September 14th, 1967, to Willie Guess and the late Julia Nell Gibson. Christie was also preceded in death by her grandparents Ralph and Ruby Smith; father, Dan Gibson; sister, Gretta Bowersox; and children’s father, Bruce E. Cain. She is...

Apr 12, 2023

Linda Kaye Barrow, age 70, of Cross Plains, Tn passed away on April 12th, 2023. She was born on May 6th, 1952, in Springfield, Tn to the late Aubrey Tomlinson and Minnie Ragland Tomlinson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Fry; sister, Brenda Frye; brother, William “Buck” Tomlinson; daughter, Rebecca Escue and stepson, Richard.

Apr 11, 2023

James “Tyree” Ralph Jr passed away on April 11, 2023, at age 39 surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1983, in Waverly, TN. He is survived by his mother Wei Ralph, sister Hester, brother Allen, and half-sisters Janet Carper and Liz Bondurant. He is also survived by his loving caretaker of over 8 years, Rosie Garrison. He...