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Amy Michelle Rippie

Amy Michelle Rippie

Apr 9, 2024

Amy Michelle Rippie was born in Nashville, TN on January 15, 1981. Amy was an Aunt, Mom, and friend to all. Her family and friends brought her the most joy. She was a bundle of joy and no matter where she went she brought people a smile. Amy will be missed by all who knew her, she was a person who...

Sammy Ray Adams

Sammy Ray Adams

Apr 2, 2024

Sammy Ray Adams, Age 77, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday morning April 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents; Wiley and Katie Adams, his brothers; Charlie and Jimmy Adams, and his sister Helen Adams. Sammy is survived by his wife; Georgia Swafford Adams, his son; Jimmy Ray Adams (Tommy), several nieces...

Robert Leeland Thurston Sr

Robert Leeland Thurston Sr

Mar 20, 2024

Robert Leeland Thurston Sr, Age 51, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a short illness at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis James Thurston Sr and Diana Marie Thurston, his wife; Alana Recht Thurston, his infant son; Timothy Michael Thurston; and his brother Andrew Thurston. Robert is survived by...

Anthony Charles Strickland

Anthony Charles Strickland

Mar 15, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Strickland, born September 23, 1981, left us far too soon, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 42. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers Happy Birdsong, and Jimmie Strickland; grandfathers, Billy Birdsong, and Charles Strickland Sr; mother, Rita Kendall; and father, Charles Strickland Jr.He is survived by his wife, Rachel Strickland; fur baby, Mufasa; sister, Brandy...

John Anna Brown

John Anna Brown

Mar 14, 2024

John "Johnnie" Anna Brown, March 14, 2024. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; Willis and Kitty Floyd, her husband; Wilson Brown, her son; Mike Brown, and her sister; Naomi Frazier. She is survived by her daughters; Lisa Brown and Teresa Shrum (Steve), her daughter-in-law Laura Brown, her grandchildren; Nick Brown (Amy), Kayla Clark (Landon), and Jacob Brown,...

James Edward Johnson

James Edward Johnson

Feb 25, 2024

James Edward Johnson, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was 74 years old, born on October 1, 1949, in San Francisco, California to the late Edward Paul and Lacy Esther Johnson, where his father was stationed in the Army.

James was the eldest of eight children. He grew up loving the outdoors and...

Claudia Griffin Layhew

Claudia Griffin Layhew

Jan 20, 2024

Claudia Griffin Layhew, Age 73, of Madison, TN, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.  Born May 7, 1950 in Greenville, South Carolina to Claude and Mary Griffin. Claudia attended Madison High School and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Madison. She married the love of her life, David W. Layhew, and was a stay-at home-mom until she earned...

Don Lewellen

Don Lewellen

Jan 13, 2024

 

Donald ‘Don’ Edward Lewellen, age 79 years of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Alive Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends after a 10 year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.  He was born in Nashville, TN, August 19, 1944 the son of the late Robert Lewellen and Laura Marie Prince Lewellen.  

Don started out...

Debra Theresa Godwin

Debra Theresa Godwin

Jan 12, 2024

 

Debra Godwin age 67 died in Nashville TN. 01/12/2024. Debra was born in Franklin, NH. on 09/07/1956 the daughter of late Dorothy M. DesRosier. Debra attended Keene High School and followed with service in the Marine Corps for a few years. 

Debra is survived by her Daughter, Aisling Godwin (39); Son, Christopher Godwin (24). She has 3 grandchildren, Kaylene...

Jack Graling Lee

Jack Graling Lee

Jan 11, 2024

Jack Graling Lee was born November 23, 1960 to Jimmy Gene and Mickey Jane Lee. Jack left this earth surrounded by his family on January 11, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Mickey, son Timothy Starr Lee, and sister Cindy Lee. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Kathy Lee, sister Jamie Lee, partner...

Charles Michael Brew SR

Charles Michael Brew SR

Jan 11, 2024

 

Charles Michael Brew, 75, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born August 13, 1948, in Madison, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Woodford Brew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janice, and his sister Margaret Backman.  

Charlie was a devoted father and grandfather. He...

Alba Vidalia Catalan De Avila

Alba Vidalia Catalan De Avila

Jan 6, 2024

Con tu amor de Madre Nos enseñaste a ser fuertes, íntegros, a vivir y amar la vida como tú lo hiciste. Ese amor que hoy nos da la fortaleza de sobrellevar tu partida.

La familia de Ávila Catalán agradece profundamente las demostraciones de solidaridad y afecto recibidas ante su sensible fallecimiento, e invita que nos acompañen al Velatorio de cuerpo...

Milton Lawrence Keith

Milton Lawrence Keith

Jan 2, 2024

 

Milton Lawrence Keith, 93, of Madison, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Milton was born on September 18th, 1930 in Portland, Tennessee. Milton's passion for aviation led him to honorably serve in the United States Air Force and work tirelessly for Avco for 36 years. He busied himself with projects around the house...

Barbara Ann Riggsby

Barbara Ann Riggsby

Dec 23, 2023

 

Barbara Ann Riggsby, age 82, of Madison TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at home. She was a born in Somerset, PA, retired from Tennessee Christian Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Caroline Maust; husband Thomas Oakley Riggsby; and son Douglas Eugene Zerfoss.She is survived by one daughter, Gail Ann Riggsby...

Joseph Carl Craft Dalton

Joseph Carl Craft Dalton

Dec 9, 2023

Joseph Carl Craft Dalton, 37, passed away while saving his Mother and his sons lives during the powerful tornado that hit his home in Madison, TN, Saturday, December 9, 2023.

JoJo, as he was known to his family and friends, was preceded in death by his beloved Grandmother; Jessie Craft, and his Father; Eddie Scott Dalton. He leaves behind to...

Elizabeth Ann Johnson

Elizabeth Ann Johnson

Nov 29, 2023

Elizabeth Ann ‘Liz” Johnson, age 56, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA the daughter of the late Leonard Henry and Barbara Ann Harris Henry.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Danny Williams and nephew, Scott Huye. She loved spending time with her children, family and friends....

Edna Earl Williams

Edna Earl Williams

Nov 4, 2023

Edna Earl (McClain) Williams passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Edna was born in Weakly County, Tennessee to James Vethro and Helen McClain on October 18, 1942. Edna enjoyed painting, crafting, puzzles, traveling, reading, bird watching, taking pictures, gardening, and most of all her family. Edna is survived by her son...

Robert Neil McReynolds

Robert Neil McReynolds

Oct 23, 2023

Robert Neil McReynolds, Age 52, December 27, 1970 - October 23, 2023.

Mr. McReynolds is survived by his parents; Gearold Lee and Glenda Jean McReynolds of Ft. Scott, Kansas, his loving wife; Laura Jacquelyn McReynolds, his devoted son; Johnathan Kyle McReynolds, his caring daughters; Christina Lorraine McReynolds (Jim Hunt), Kayla Marie Kiser (Steve), and Courtney Nicole Blaes (Dylan). Also surviving...

Billy Jack Hackett

Billy Jack Hackett

Oct 12, 2023

Billy (Jack) Hackett went to his eternal heavenly home on October 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Lee (McCauley) Hackett and Claud Cavit Hackett; two brothers, Hunter Perry Hackett and Claud Cavit Hackett, Jr. and one sister, Mary Hackett Weissmiller.He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Linda Sue Martin Hackett, two sons,...

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