Obituaries

May 8, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on June 23, 1921 Departed on May 8, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

HOSFIELD, Johnie, age 87, Nashville, May 8, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil A. Hosfield; parents, John D. and Eugenia Freeman Smotherman; step-son, Thomas C. Hosfield. Survived by two step-daughters, Mary Ann Bob Toft, and Betty Dean Cope; 8 step-grandchildren;...

May 8, 2009

Born on December 2, 1947 Departed on May 8, 2009 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

RITTENBERRY, Brenda, 61 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away May 8, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Mary Whitehead and her sister, Linda Fisher. She is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Tom Rittenberry; son, Jason (Rachel) Rittenberry;...

May 8, 2009

Born in Hickman County, TN on December 4, 1929 Departed on May 8, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

BUTTREY, Bertha, age 79 of Nashville, passed away May 8, 2009. Mrs. Buttrey is survived by her sons, Willis Cathy Buttrey, William Lois Buttrey, and James Billie Buttrey; daughters, Sandra Tommy Armstrong, and Shannon Buttrey; 9 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren....

May 8, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 24, 1945 Departed on May 8, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

VAUGHN, George "Billy" age 63 of Nashville, passed away May 8, 2009. Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hattie Vaughn; brother, Charles Vaughn; and sisters, Margaret Martin and Shirley Dorsey. He is survived by his sister,...

May 7, 2009

Born in Cross Plains, TN on May 28, 1916 Departed on May 7, 2009 and resided in Nasvhille, TN

KERN – Mildred Ethelene Brown, 92, of Nashville, passed away on Thursday, the seventh of May, following complications from hip surgery. Mildred was born on May 28, 1915, in Cross Plains, Tennessee, to John Mack and Mary Jane Whitaker Brown...

May 7, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on June 15, 1936 Departed on May 7, 2009 and resided in Hendersonville, TN

Randall Philip Baird, age 72 of Hendersonville, passed away May 7, 2009. Mr. Baird was a member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ and coached youth baseball in Hendersonville for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances "Fran"...

May 7, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 10, 1958 Departed on May 7, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

SCOTT, Peggy Sue, Age 50, Nashville, TN , May 7, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Scott; father, George McDerman; brother, Michael White; sister, Kathy Hopkins. Survived by daughter, Jessica Hornsby; son, Larry Scott; step-daughter, Dana Scott; granddaughter, Madalyn Marie...

May 7, 2009

Born in Tallahassee, FL on February 26, 1968 Departed on May 7, 2009 and resided in Fairview, TN

POPE, David age 41 passed away on May 7, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dalton and Bertha Lampley, William M. Pope Sr. He is survived by his children, Lee Pope, Carolyn Pope; parents, Bill and Ann Pope;...

May 6, 2009

Born in Gallatin, TN on April 1, 1970 Departed on May 6, 2009 and resided in Gallatin, TN

Tracey D. Gross Tracey D. Gross, age 39 of Gallatin passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Sadly missed and deeply loved by her sons, William Chancellor Gross of Gallatin, Austin Gregory Gross of Gallatin; mother,...

May 6, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on May 3, 1937 Departed on May 6, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

May 5, 2009

Born in Byrdstown, TN on February 20, 1930 Departed on May 5, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

BEASON, Herbert Age 79, Nashville, May 5, 2009. Preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Barrett and Jewell Watkins. Survived by nephews, James G. Barrett and Jerry Watkins; niece, Carolyn Stewart; life friends, Ruth Dusty Bennett and Helen Craft. He was retired...

May 4, 2009

Born on June 1, 1923 Departed on May 4, 2009 and resided in Cross Plains, TN

AYERS, James Buford, Sr. May 4, 2010, age 86 of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Tinnin Ayers, and son, James Buford Ayers, Jr. Survived by his sons, Joseph (Judy) Ayers, David (Patsy) Ayers, Robert (Danette) Ayers; daughter in...

May 4, 2009

Born in Dickson, Tn on February 4, 1927 Departed on May 4, 2009 and resided in Pegram, TN

BATEMAN, James W. "Jimmy"-Age 82. May 4, 2009. Survived by children, Brenda Taylor, Sherry Davidson, Sandra Gillihan; 5 grandsons; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Calvin Bateman, Arthur Williams, Alvie Wayne Williams; sister, Lela Christian. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Harpeth...

May 3, 2009

Born in Helena, MT on March 26, 1931 Departed on May 3, 2009 and resided in Nasvhille, TN

MATTICE, David S. "Dave"-Age 78. May 3, 2009. Preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn Kelley. He was born and grew up in Helena, Montana. Mr. Mattice served 42 years in the Army and Army National Guard. He was a Gunsmith for...

May 2, 2009

Born in Dickson, Tn on February 3, 1950 Departed on May 2, 2009 and resided in Nasvhillle, TN

GROVES, Robert Dale "Bubba" age 59 of Pegram, TN. Died peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his daughter Kristen Renee Groves. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pauletta of 27 years;...

May 1, 2009

Born on October 5, 1926 Departed on May 1, 2009 and resided in Hendersonville, TN

Mr. Leland was preceded in death by his loving wife, Opal Leland. He is survived by his son, Wayne (Mary) Leland; daughters, Patsy (Jimmy) Skulley, Shelia Allen, Cheryl (Bill) Elliott, Rhonda Smalley; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Leland will be at...

May 1, 2009

Born on December 21, 1956 Departed on May 1, 2009 and resided in White House, TN

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Cate Corzatt-Decounter; brother Grover Decounter (Mary Jo); sisters, Connie Decounter, Cathy Sanzoterra, and Dixie Widner(Red); and numerous nieces and nephews. Darel was raised in Good Hope, IL. He moved to Nashville 20 years...

May 1, 2009

Born on February 7, 1957 Departed on May 1, 2009 and resided in Cottontown, TN

after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Effie and Leroy Cobb, and Albert and Nancy McBrayer; and parents, Kenneth Lea Cobb and Martelia Jo McBrayer. Survived by her husband, Danny Denning, daughter, Jordan Denning, son, Joshua Denning,...

May 1, 2009

Born on November 28, 1925 Departed on May 1, 2009 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marian Shivers. He was a faithful and longtime member of Walkers United Methodist Church. Mr. Shivers enjoyed watching Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and worked at Genesco for a total of 47 years. He is survived by...

Apr 30, 2009

Born on March 2, 1923 Departed on April 30, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

ASHWORTH, Mamie , Passed away April 30, 2009. Loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Longtime member of West Nashville Heights Church of Christ and Ladies Bible Class. Preceded in death by her husband, Doug Ashworth. Survived by her loving sons, Douglas Ray Gail Ashworth,...