Obituaries

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...

Apr 9, 2023

Mr. Michael Raylin Ralph, age 71, of Goodlettsville, passed away on April 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia, TN on June 5, 1951 to Ms. Betty Thompson Ralph and the late Luther “LD” Ralph.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, was a classic cars enthusiast, enjoyed reading. He was also...

Apr 7, 2023

Ms. Joyce Ann Holt, age 84, of Portland, passed away on April 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hendersonville, TN on July 31, 1938 to the late James Oscar and Lillie Mai Hardaway. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Holt, Sr.; daughter, Pamela Joyce Kimbrell; twin...

Apr 5, 2023

Mrs. Jo Reba Cope, age 96, of Nashville, passed away on April 5, 2023, supported by her loving family. She was born in Nashville, TN on October 18, 1926, to the late David and Katherine Pope. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fred Cope, Sr.; son, Dennis Wayne Cope; great grandson, Joey...

Mar 31, 2023

Denise Tyree ,67, of Cottontown, Tn passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Born in Portland, Tn October 22nd, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James A. Palmer and Juanita Cole. Denise was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Jackie V. Tyree; Son in law, Richard Bibb and Dogs;...

Mar 30, 2023

Martha Couch Sipe age 87 passed away March 30th, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1935, in Knoxville, TN daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Couch. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Norman Couch (Faye).

She is survived by her sons, Gary and Alan (Marianne); grandchildren, Lawren Satterfield, Wyatt, Will and Walker...

Mar 27, 2023

Ronald William Laughland, 85, of Nashville, Tn passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Williamson Medical Center. Born in Charleroi, PA August 22, 1937, he was the son of the late James M. and Angeline Laughland. Ronald was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Laughland and sister, Norma Chanko.

Mr. Laughland served 20 years in...

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. William Ray Davenport, age 74, of Goodlettsville, passed away on March 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nashville, TN on February 27, 1949 to the late Delmar and Lucille Davenport.

Ray was an avid deer hunter and was a member of the Cornerstone Church Bike Club. He was a long time...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Brigitte L. Bunce, age 85, of Goodlettsville passed away on March 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Germany to the late Friedrich Karl Lorenz and Hedwig Emma Anna Sieglaff. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Mr. Willard Bunce; two sons,...

Mar 20, 2023

Dana Elizabeth Slate Shriver, age 85 of Cottontown, TN passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, peacefully into eternal life.

A long-time member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, as a child while her father was pastor, she returned as a member in the late 80s until her passing.

She is proceeded in death by her parents...

Mar 7, 2023

The family of Azora Ruth Steinberger-Hemminger-Swift sadly announces her death in Mt. Juliet, TN, on March 7, 2023, at the age of 88.

Azora was born in Selkirk, Michigan on May 25, 1934, to Ralph and Lenora Steinberger. She attended Greenville University in Port Huron, MI, where she met her first husband, Robert Hemminger. They settled in...

Mar 6, 2023

Mr. Raymond E. Bois, age 96, passed away on March 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 18, 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bois. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Bois; daughter, Cathy Cranford; two sisters, Blanche Raymond and Lillian...

Feb 28, 2023

Annette S. (Ann) Mitchell Age 86, passed away on February 28, 2023.  Ann had been a resident of Hendersonville TN, since 1975.  For the past 3 years Ann has resided in Nashville, TN.  Annette is loved by many and will be remembered for being a very devoted Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Mentor.

Ann was born...

Feb 26, 2023

Douglas Miles Martin (aka “Fat Ass”), age 62 of Paris, TN, passed away at his home on February 26, 2023. He was born in San Francisco, CA on July 21, 1960, to the late Joseph (Joe) Douglas and Patricia (Pat) Martin.

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Brenda Martin; three daughters Melanie, Emalee and Rebeka Martin;...

Feb 26, 2023

Mrs. April Stone Huffines, age 49, of Cottontown, TN passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN on September 9, 1973 to Robert “Bob” and Trudy Stone. She is preceded in death by her father in law, Wayne Huffines;  Bro. (uncle) Gene Carter; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doc and Rosemary “MawMaw” Stone; maternal...