Obituaries

Susan Leigh Daniel Smith, age 54, passed away May 20, 2026 after her battle with cancer. Her wishes were to be cremated and no services planned at this time. Susan was a 1989 graduate of Dickson County High School.

Survivors include her husband, Eric Smith; her children, Abigail Nelson, Jackson Smith; her...

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 12 Noon from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral home. Rev. Diane Housan-Abbott will officiate. Full military honors will be observed. Visitation will be on Friday evening, July 17th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m....

Shannon Kaye Howard, age 53, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on October 24, 1972, in Columbia, Tennessee, Shannon was the daughter of Rick (Pam) Howard and the late Patricia Gail Potts. She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and...

Bethany Lynne Secrest Hord, 58, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial...

Dorothy Lerene Fitts was born on May 18,1928 in Gallatin, TN to the late William Fitts and Emma Mai Adams Fitts Duncan. She spent her childhood years in Gallatin. She attended school in the Sumner school system in Gallatin where she graduated from Gallatin High School.

Dorothy attended and graduated from Tennessee...

Mrs. Margie Ellen Dawson Jones, 84, widow of Willie E. Hinson and Wilkey M. Jones, Sr., passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Lee Shadrick officiating. Burial will...

Rose Lavene Rainey, 82, of Florence, Ala., died July 8, 2026, at her home.

Born May 15, 1944, in Lawrenceburg, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and friend who lived a life defined by faith, kindness and devotion to her family. She had a huge heart, a generous spirit and a remarkable...

Frances M. Thomas, 97 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Graveside Service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10 AM at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, and then she will be laid to rest by her late husband.

Frances was born in Johns Township, Iowa on February 15, 1929; daughter of the late...

Franklin D. Parker, born March 21, 1949, in Montgomery County, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Mound, Tennessee, on July 8, 2026. Franklin spent his final days in the presence of his loving family, listening to stories from days gone by.

Franklin spent his years in the Louise community where...

Judy Dean Coleman Bryant, age 75 of Adams, TN, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Vanderbilt of Clarksville.

Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday July 14, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, with Pastor Haley Robinson officiating. The Bryant family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on...

Mary Louise Girsky, age 88, of Clarksville, TN, passed peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Spring Meadows Nursing Home.

She was born in Demote, Indiana to Joseph and Pauline. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Fred Girsky, and her beloved daughter, Melissa Girsky.

Mary leaves behind her...

Harvell Anthony "Buck" Settle, age 91, formerly of Erin, TN, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Cedar Hill, TN.

A Celebration of Life Service was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Denny officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Family received...

Charles Edward Worley, Sr., of Centerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in the care of Alive Hospice in Nashville on July 10, 2026, at the age of 96.

Mr. Worley was born on April 4, 1930, in the Little Lot community of Hickman County to the late John Olif (J.O.) Worley and Mary Adell Yates Worley. In addition...

Norma Johnson Rosson, 96, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Bridge, where she had made her home for the past several years.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...

Lester "Slim" Leon Davidson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born on July 16, 1939, Slim was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things in life. In his younger years, he loved riding motorcycles and bowling. He also had a lifelong passion for horses and spent many years helping...

Barbara Amanda Billington Boettner, 89, a resident of Brentwood, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Williamson Medical Center.

A private graveside service will be conducted at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Crieve Hall Church of Christ, 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville,...

Walter Terry Heflen, age 76, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow at Moses Cemetery in Chapel...

Mrs. Linda McRee Oliver, 80, died July 10, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Pulaski.

Born April 15, 1946, she was a lifelong resident of Giles County and a proud graduate of Minor Hill High School. She faithfully served the students, families and staff of Minor Hill School for more than 30 years as the school secretary,...

Windell Paul Davis, 85, died May 19, 2026.

Born Nov. 17, 1941, he lived and loved out loud — and the world is richer for it. He excelled early in life, distinguished in school, choir and athletics. His passion for golf earned him four years on the varsity team and two appearances in state tournaments. He went on...

Dianne Harris, age 74, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into rest on Friday, June 26, 2026.

She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on March 5, 1952. Dianne had a successful career processing claims in life and health insurance. She adored her Yorkshire Terrier, Gracie, and enjoyed tending to her flowers.

Dianne...

Betty Sue Lowe Givens, age 79 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A native of Waverly, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clint Harrison Lowe, Sr. and Zelma Scott Lowe. Mrs. Givens was also preceded in death by her husband, David Ezra Givens and a brother, Clint Lowe, Jr.

Mrs. Lowe is survived by...

David Martin Morrison, age 58, husband of Christin Morrison, and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ward Jones officiating. Military honors will be...

Klaus was born in Kloster Arnsbur, Germany and lived in Buedingen, Germany until age nine. On 19 November, 1956 he immigrated to the United States and lived in Brooklyn, New York until moving to Lawrence County, Tennessee in 1958, where he attended school and lived and worked on a cotton farm.

After high school...

Johnny Lee Russell, age 70, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 6, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Nashville, TN but resided most of his life in Rutherford County. Johnny served in the United States Army then the National Guard as an Aircraft Mechanic. Afterwards, he worked as a mechanic...

Erika Lisbeth Daniel, age 80, passed away July 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Essen, Germany and a resident of Rutherford County.

Erika was preceded in death by her mother, Lisbeth Hilda Schrader; husband, William J. Daniel; son, Steven Daniel; and brother, Klaus-Dieter (Annette) Feiner. She is survived...

Ma de Jesus Gaytan Rodriguez, age 81 of La Vergne, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was a native of El Zacaton, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Gaytan and Regina Rodriguez.

Mrs. Gaytan Rodriguez was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and has lived in Middle Tennessee area...

Wyman Anderson Gamble, Jr., age 88, of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.

Born on April 20, 1938, in Dade City, Florida, Wyman was the beloved son of Wyman and Matilda Gamble. Throughout his life, he was known for his deep faith, his devotion to family, and his generous spirit.
Affectionately...

Harold "Steve" England
June 5, 1961 - July 1, 2026

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Lord called our beloved father, Steve, home while he was in Panama City Beach, Florida—his favorite place to be on this side of heaven.

Steve was born on June 5, 1961, in Springfield, Tennessee, to Harold England and Christine...

Mr. John Dale Patterson, 82, of Ardmore, Tenn., died July 6, 2026.

Mr. Patterson was born May 1, 1944. He was a farmer, both dairy and row crops, throughout his life. He loved his farm, his family, his dog and fast cars. He is preceded in death by wife of 55 years Donna Bryant Patterson; parents, John Patterson...

Mrs. Martha Sue Brymer, 82, of Pulaski died July 4, 2026 at home.

Mrs. Brymer was born Jan. 23, 1944, in Elkton. She was one with a pure genuine soul who was a mother to everyone. She helped raise her brothers, always took in kids as her own, never turned anyone away and always had an open-door policy to anyone in...

Emily Hodges Ladd, age 77 of Murfreesboro, died Monday, July 6, 2026. She was a native of Lebanon, TN and was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Hodges, Nelda J. Lee Turner and A.B. Turner.

Mrs. Ladd had attended the Methodist Church and was retired from Lowes in Murfreesboro. Everyone who knew her loved her....

Dorothy Gonzales Jackson met her Savior on July 2, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1937, the only child of Frank and Edna Michel, in Flushing, New York. Dorothy was a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for over 60 years. She began her life in Murfreesboro as the wife of airman, Jim Gonzales (deceased) and mother of...

William Steven "Steve" Hall, age 72 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro surrounded by his family. He was a native of Covington, Tennessee and a son of the late William "WD" Hall and Betty Ann Johnson Hall. He was also preceded in death by, daughter Kara Leigh Hall,...

Mrs. Linda Hickman Jones Graham, age 83 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Middleton Cheney, England, on May 5, 1943. Her first husband was Bob Jones who was in the U.S. Air Force. They traveled to many countries and states...

Funeral service for Mrs. Helen Coots Austin will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, with Joe Austin officiating. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Visitation Sunday 1-2 P.M.

Mrs. Austin, age 73 of...

Helen Louise Ballard Portman, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Avail Senior Living in Cleveland, Tennessee after a courageous battle with dementia.

Friends called her Helen, while her daughters' friends knew her as Mrs....

Pamela Jo Hoppe, age 82, of Clarksville TN, passed away on July 2, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Lone Oak Baptist Church on Thursday July 9, 2026, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Will Binkley officiating. The Hoppe family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until the...

Mrs. Barbara K. Baggett, age 64, of Dover, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Vanderbilt Healthcare Clarksville.
Born on August 16, 1961, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond T. Tolley and Helen Tolley Borens. She was also preceded in death by her dad,...

Donald Nelson Street, age 78 of Erin, TN, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Signature Healthcare of Erin.
Donald entered this life on February 7, 1948 in Dickson, TN, son to the late James Calvin Street and Tina Earnest Elson Street. Donald enjoyed a fruitful career as a truck driver, and in retirement, enjoyed...

Troy Anthony "Amp" Schmidt, 72, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, loyalty, and hard work that will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 at The Bible Baptist Church of Erin with...

Rita "Darlene" Baggett Curdie, age 64 of Erin, TN, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.
Darlene entered this life on October 21, 1961 in Erin, TN, daughter to the late Albert Ray Baggett and Evelyn Jeanette Ross Baggett.
In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by...

Donald Ray Lockhart, age 77 formerly of Erin, TN, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Quality Center for Rehab in Lebanon. TN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McDonald Cemetery with Bro. Bill Wolfe officiating....

Mary Lois Hansard, age 76 of Stewart, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026 with loving family by her side. She was born on April 7, 1950 the daughter of Jake and Lois Mitchell Brewer.
Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and will be missed...

James R. "Jimmy" Brady, age 84 of Erin, TN, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his residence, with family by his side.
A Celebration of Life Service was held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Denny officiating. Burial followed in Arlington Heights Cemetery in...

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Claxton, age 95, of New Hope, AL, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Florence Jones; husband, Charles E Claxton; brother, Howard Franklin Jones; and sister, Dixie Ann Jones.
She leaves behind her five children, Cathy Guerin of New Hope, Jeffrey...

Carl Perigo, age 85 of Erin, TN, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and again...

Pamela Sue Mobley Moore, age 73 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Signature Healthcare of Erin.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Cathey officiating. Burial will follow in McIntosh Cemetery.
The...

Lynne Ellen Amaru, age 72 of Erin, TN, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center.
Lynne entered this life on March 30, 1954 in Revere, MA, daughter to the late Warren Haas and Ellen Wheeler Haas. After moving to Tennessee, Lynne became a devoted employee of 16 years at Erin Elementary School where...

Betty Jo Fowler, age 88 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away May 2, 2026 at Signature Healthcare of Erin.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery with her son, William Fowler officiating.
The Fowler family received friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at...

Edward Earl Brooks, age 77 of Erin, TN, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his residence while surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Cathey officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill...

James Frazier Jackson, age 82, of Dover, TN, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and reunited with his loving wife of over 50 years on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was lovingly known as Jim, Bill, and Deda by those who adored and admired him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on April 25, 2026,...

Kirk David Schwabe, 69, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born to Karl Fador Schwabe and Carol Ann (Cochran) Schwabe.
Kirk is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Janet (Burke) Schwabe; two daughters, Amanda (José) Perez of Los Angeles, CA, and Sarah (Travis) Gordon of...

Pamela Jo Hoppe, age 82, of Clarksville TN, passed away on July 2, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lone Oak Batist Church on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Will Binkley officiating. The Hoppe family will receive friends at 10:00 AM until...

John Lawrence Butler passed peacefully at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on April 29, 1935, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Stephen John Butler and Jessee Viola Martin Butler, John's life was defined by an unwavering commitment to his family, higher education,...

Rose Ann Coleman, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, passed from this life on June 29, 2026, to meet her capital savior. She will be greatly missed.

Born in Granite City, Ill, to Margaret and Mike Segedy, she married Bobby Neal Coleman on June 24, 1961, and moved to Clarksville, TN. Rose worked at the Telephone Company,...

Jimmy Crotzer, a cherished Father and PawPaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 63. Born on September 2, 1962, in Montgomery County, Jimmy's life was deeply rooted in the values of hard work, faith, and family.

Throughout his life, Jimmy exemplified kindness,...

Dwayne Edward Neal, age 57, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. In his final moments, he was exactly where he belonged—with his four daughters, his life partner, and many of the family and friends whose lives he had touched. While his...

Mr. Rex Alan Rich, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born in Nashville, TN to Horace and Lila Knight Rich. Rex was a graduate of Oakland High School. He retired as maintenance planner at Pillsbury after 37 years where he was known for his sense of humor when pulling pranks on his...

Mrs. Sylvia Yvonne Webb Stewart passed away on June 30, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Col. J.T. Stewart, Jr (USAF, ret.), daughters Stephanie (Seth Howard) and Laura (Brad Holder), and grandsons Brennan and Jesse Holder.

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother left this world, leaving it a better place...

Myrna Delilah Henry, age 85, of Burns, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Dickson, Tennessee.

Born on September 7, 1940, Myrna lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, and a genuine love for others. A faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, she carried her faith...

Funeral service for Mrs. Jo Ann Ashe Mynatt will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Rev. David Hesson officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Thursday 3-4 PM.

Mrs. Mynatt, age 89 of Lebanon, passed away July 4, 2026, at her home. Born July 16, 1936,...

Virginia Ellen Messick was born on May 15, 1943, and passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 83.

She was the daughter of the late Horace Lamberth and Sara McGuffie Vaughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, JC Messick, and her great-grandson, Seth Bandy.

Virginia is...