Obituaries
James Patrick Boyle
Jan 18, 2024
James Patrick Boyle, a skilled mechanic of 41 years passed away on January 18, 2024.
He was born on August 28, 1974, in Nashville. His mechanical expertise and dedication to his craft left a lasting impact. James was known for his great sense of humor, which brought joy and laughter to those around him. Although he could be stubborn at times, his...
Randall Thomas Warren
Jan 18, 2024
Randall Thomas “Randy” Warren, 63, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born October 26, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Dewey Wayne Warren and Barbara Jean Dalton Warren.
Mr. Warren served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After the service, Randy went to work at the Nashville Thermal Transfer...
Milton "Gordon" Tanksley
Jan 14, 2024
Milton “Gordon” Tanksley, 93, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born May 22, 1930, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Gordon B. Tanksley and Novella Hooberry Tanksley.
Gordon attended Cumberland High School. He also served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of Jackson Park...
Roberta Wynn
Jan 13, 2024
Ms. Roberta Wynn, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 19, 1944 in San Diego, CA to the late Robert and Frances Thomas. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Shane; two great grandchildren, Boone Wynn and Zoe Bergonzi; and one...
Danielle Reigh Ashworth
Jan 9, 2024
Danielle Reigh Ashworth, a loving and kind individual with a huge heart, unexpectedly passed away on January 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on December 12, 1983, in Nashville, Tennessee.Danielle attended White House High School before graduating from Smyrna High School as part of the class of 2002.
One of Danielle's many beautiful qualities was her genuine love...
Billy Joe Coffelt
Jan 9, 2024
Billy Joe Coffelt, a dedicated roofer for over 20 years, has passed away at the age of 69. Born in Nashville on August 3, 1954, Billy was known for his sense humor and love of comic relief, constantly regaling those around him with his jokes. If he wasn't teasing and poking fun at you, chances are he didn't quite...
Jack Swift
Jan 7, 2024
The family of Jack Clay Swift sadly announces his death in Mt. Juliet, TN, on January 7, 2024, at the age of 85.
Jack was born in Cedar Hill, TN in 1938, to Willie Edgar Swift and Avo Swift. He worked at and retired from Nashville Metro Water Services. He raised a son, with whom he enjoyed long talks...
Ruby Donnell "Donnie" Callis
Jan 5, 2024
Ruby Donnell “Donnie” Callis, 83, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born February 6, 1940, in Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Fred Donald Anderson and Ruby Adell Brown Anderson.
Donnie enjoyed Friday afternoons with her husband, Clarence. She loved motorcycle rides and frequent trips to Florida. Donnie was a woman of Christian...
Jeffrey Lynn Owen
Jan 4, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Owen, 73, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in Gallatin. Born April 13, 1950, in Franklin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late David Reed Owen and Muriel Dean “Penny” Pennington Owen.
He is survived by his children David Owen, Tracey Sweeney, Elizabeth Owen, John Owen, and their families.
Mr. Owen served his...
Carlos E. Broadway
Jan 3, 2024
Carlos E. Broadway, 93, of White House, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Nashville. Born August 25, 1930, in Athens, Alabama, he was the son of the late John Henry Broadway and Alice Lee Goolsby Broadway.
Carlos served his country proudly as a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Upon leaving the military, he worked...
Marion Elaine Blaylock
Jan 1, 2024
Marion "Elaine" Blaylock, 72, of Goodlettsville, passed away on January 1, 2024 in Nashville. Born December 29, 1951, in Rome, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Billy Marion Ingram and Adell Cochran Ingram.
Elaine was retired from the state of Tennessee where she worked as a computer analyst for the Department of Children's Service. She was a woman...
Sheryl Ann Brinkley
Dec 29, 2023
Ms. Sheryl Ann Brinkley, age 70, of Nashville, passed away on December 29, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1953 to the late Robert and Dorothy Brinkley. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Robbie LaSalle Brinkley; and a host of other family members.
She is survived by her sister, Dawn...
Raymond Dean Gates
Dec 26, 2023
Raymond Dean Gates, a beloved member of Madison, TN, passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born on December 23, 1961, in Clarksville, Tennessee to his loving mother, Connie Diane Sisk Gates and father, Ray Gates.Raymond had a vibrant personality and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He brought joy...
Joseph Oliver "Jody" McGehee
Dec 26, 2023
Jody McGehee passed away surrounded by loved ones following complications of cardiac arrest. He is survived by his love, Stacey Jackson, his parents, Jeanne and Lannie McGehee, his brother and sister in law, Ryan and Charlena (Aumiller) McGehee, his nieces, Roxanna and Carolynna McGehee, and by Ciara Jackson, for whom Jody loved as a granddaughter. His aunt and uncles, Sharon...
Robert Jay English
Dec 23, 2023
Robert "Jay" English, 66, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Born June 27, 1957, in Nashville, he was the son of the late James English and Sarah Arnold English.
Jay was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, but his sports allegiance went to Vanderbilt University athletics and his beloved Atlanta Braves. On October...
Robert Howard Payne
Dec 21, 2023
Robert Howard Payne of Estill Springs, TN passed away in Nashville, TN on Dec 21, 2023. He was born in Owensboro, KY on March 5, 1936.
He joined the US Army in 1952 at the age of 16 and served 3 years overseas in Germany during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alma Lucille.
Mr....
Donna Gay Plemmons
Dec 20, 2023
On behalf of the staff at Cole & Garrett Funeral Homes, we are honored to be serving the Plemmons family, but saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Donna Gay Plemmons. Arrangements are at this time incomplete, but will be shared once completed. Cole & Garrett Funeral Home - White House has been entrusted with the final care of Mrs....
Joseph Allen Haley
Dec 20, 2023
Joseph Allen Haley, affectionately known as "Big Joe," passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023, at his home in Goodlettsville. Born on October 6, 1960, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Joe lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for his work and hobbies.
He graduated from Goodlettsville High School as part of the Class of 1978. Joe...
James Mark Frazier
Dec 17, 2023
James Mark Frazier, 82, of Houston, Texas (formerly of the Nashville area) died December 17, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born September 6, 1941, in Sumner County, he was the son of the late John B. Frazier and Velma M Tidwell Frazier.
James was a graduate of Hendersonville High School and received his degree in civil engineering at...
Johnnie Mae Reynolds
Dec 15, 2023
Johnnie Mae Reynolds was born on January 27, 1931, on Boscobel Street in East Nashville. She passed peacefully on December 15, 2023, in Goodlettsville. Her unwavering love for her family and devotion to Christ defined her life. While primarily a homemaker, she had various roles outside of the home and actively participated in her church and Gideon Auxiliary activities. Her...
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