Obituaries

Nellie Ruth Frazor

Nellie Ruth Frazor

Oct 20, 2024

Nellie Ruth Frazor, beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on August 10, 1937, she filled the lives of those around her with warmth, kindness, and compassion.

Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P Frazor, who was the love of her life, as well as dear son,...

Barbara F. Wortman

Barbara F. Wortman

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara F. Wortman, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born on February 16, 1932, in Nottawa Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Walter Jackson and Marjorie Belle Vincent Jackson.

Barbara spent much of her professional life as a supervisor for Michigan Bell Phone Company, showcasing her strong work ethic and leadership qualities. 

Barbara was...

Janice Cook

Janice Cook

Oct 10, 2024

Janice Faye Harbison Cook, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 23, 1942, and spent her life touching the hearts of those around her with her love and kindness.

Jan loved the Lord with all her heart and loved singing praises to him. She was...

Grace Elizabeth Jones Hawkins

Grace Elizabeth Jones Hawkins

Oct 6, 2024

Grace Elizabeth (Hill) Jones Hawkins, 87, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on October 6th, 2024.

Grace was born on August 30th, 1937, in Nashville, TN, to Edward E. Hill, Jr. and F. Elizabeth (Bottoms) Hill. The second child and oldest daughter, she grew up in Inglewood and graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1955. She was Litton’s...

Kenneth Ray Gammons

Kenneth Ray Gammons

Oct 1, 2024

Kenneth Ray Gammons, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on April 18, 1940, Kenneth was known for his unwavering warmth and kindness, embodying the spirit of service throughout his life. He took great pride in his career as a traveling salesman for Bowling Supply Company, where...

Roy Michael Kuzma

Roy Michael Kuzma

Oct 1, 2024

Roy Michael Kuzma, lovingly known as Mike, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 73. Born on January 9, 1951, in Nashville, Mike grew up in the Cottontown area and graduated from White House High School, where he met the love of his life, Virginia Gail Honeycutt. Their love blossomed into a...

Leon W. Lambert

Leon W. Lambert

Sep 30, 2024

Leon Wayne Lambert, a beloved figure in his community, was born on April 28, 1962, in Decatur, Alabama. He peacefully passed away on September 30, 2024 in White House, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.

For years, Leon dedicated his career to Local 86, where he worked as an insulator. His passion for his trade was matched only...

Bryan Christopher Grissom

Bryan Christopher Grissom

Sep 25, 2024

Bryan Christopher Grissom, a dedicated physical therapist and cherished family man, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 55. Born on June 17, 1969, in Smith County, Tennessee, Bryan's journey was marked by an unwavering commitment to his profession and a deep love for his family and friends.

Bryan attended Beech High School, graduating...

Juanita Brooks Dossey

Juanita Brooks Dossey

Sep 21, 2024

Juanita Brooks Dossey, a beloved mother and dedicated educator, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Paschal Hubert Brooks and Laura Elizabeth McCoin Brooks.

A proud graduate of Allen County High School in Kentucky, she continued her education at Peabody College of Education,...

Bronson Taylor Holloway

Bronson Taylor Holloway

Sep 18, 2024

Bronson Taylor Holloway, beloved father, son, and brother, was born on September 9, 1999, in Nashville, Tennessee. He passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the age of 25.

Bronson graduated from White House Heritage High School in 2018 where he was on the soccer team.  He was a devoted father to his daughter, Reyna Marie, who was...

Marsha Jean Cornish

Marsha Jean Cornish

Sep 12, 2024

Marsha Jean Cornish passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born August 3, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, she embodied the spirit of warmth and togetherness throughout her life.

Marsha dedicated most of her professional career to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, where her desire to help others shined brightly. She played an instrumental role in assessing damage and...

Michael Boyd Mollard

Michael Boyd Mollard

Sep 3, 2024

Michael Boyd Mollard, a dedicated husband, father, and brother, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Cottontown, Tennessee. Born on September 9, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, Michael's life was characterized by his deep commitment to his family, profession, and community.

A proud graduate of Isaac Litton High School, Michael embarked on a career as an installation technician with Simplex Fire Alarms....

Jennifer Michelle Tasber

Jennifer Michelle Tasber

Sep 2, 2024

Jennifer “Chelle” Michelle Tasber, born on July 20, 1973, passed on September 2, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. Known for her infectious sense of humor, Chelle’s joy to the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Chelle was a passionate individual who found immense joy in the simple things in...

Tom J. House

Tom J. House

Aug 31, 2024

Tom House, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Portland, Tennessee, at the age of 67. Born on October 27, 1956, in Corydon, Indiana, Tom's life was characterized by a rich tapestry of hard work, humor, and love for his family.  He was the son of the late Elvin House and...

Cecil Ralph

Cecil Ralph

Aug 23, 2024

Cecil Ralph, a cherished resident of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away peacefully on August 23,2024, at the age of 82. Born on November 3, 1941, in Goodlettsville, Cecil lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a strong work ethic.

For 22 years, Cecil devoted his professional life to Roadway Express, where he was known for his commitment and reliability before he...

Shirley Ann Lassiter

Shirley Ann Lassiter

Aug 20, 2024

Shirley Ann Lassiter, 82, of Greenbrier, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born April 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willis Dyer Pairs, Sr. and Elsie M. Feltz Pairs. A dedicated and hard-working individual, Shirley was known for her remarkable talent as a seamstress, a skill she lovingly passed down to her daughter, Lori. Her...

Kyle Newman Smith

Kyle Newman Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Kyle Newman Smith, passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born on April 30, 1936, Kyle was known for his outgoing, friendly, and fearless personality, bringing laughter to all who knew him.

For 25 years, he owned and operated Peerless Printing, located on Dickerson Road, where his work ethic and dedication were evident. A proud...

Elijah Andrew Combs

Elijah Andrew Combs

Aug 17, 2024

Elijah Andrew Combs, the youngest child of Paul R and Angela (Finn) Combs, came into this world on August 21, 2006, and was called away from us on Saturday, August 17, 2024. 

Eli loved music, theater, literature, and the arts. Eli also had a special gift with animals, with a tender regard for the family pets, Shaq and Clementine, as well...

Timothy Lee Martin

Timothy Lee Martin

Aug 15, 2024

Timothy Lee Martin, 60, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his home. Born May 1, 1964, in Rantoul, Illinois, he was the son of the late J.C. Martin and Lillie Mai Jennings Martin.

Timothy graduated from Goodlettsville High School as a member of the class of 1982. He had worked for Opryland as a longtime retail...

Cheryl Roaden Heath

Cheryl Roaden Heath

Aug 15, 2024

Cheryl Lynn (Roaden) Heath, 80, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Mrs. Heath was born on January 24th, 1944, in White House, Tennessee, to the late Ruth and Jim Roaden. She was the oldest of four siblings and a graduate of Goodlettsville High School class of 1962. She worked as a finance...