Obituaries

Ingrid Helene Trovillion, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 85. Born April 24, 1940, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Willi Böttcher and Helene Bruggemann Böttcher. Ingrid's vivid life was...

A Celebration of Life service for Timothy Morris Dunn, age 60, of Clarksville, TN will be Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY, where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 AM...

Beverly Biffle Collins, 90, a former resident of Columbia, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends...

Henry Salgado, age 55 of Clarksville and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Vanderbilt Medical center in Nashville, TN. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Henry was born on February 26, 1970 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Henry Salgago (predeceased) and Myrtha...

Timothy Kirk Ludwig, age 75, of Hearthstone Place in Elkton, KY, formerly of Sikeston, MO, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Tennova Healthcare with his daughters by his side.

Tim was born January 30, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Arthur Roy Ludwig and Mary Jo Pratt (Moxey). He is...

Chief Warrant Officer Three Rolando Torres Rosa, age 52, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. A Celebration of Life with Full Military Honors will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home (1209 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040) with Chaplain (MAJ) Nick Wright...

Patricia Ann Greenwell, age 82 of Erin, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life Service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Knight Cemetery with Pastor Della Rye officiating. Family received friends on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of...

Vanessa Lamberth-Black, age 45 of Erin, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour...

Abbott Willson Mathes, Jr., age 78 of Erin, TN, passed away January 10, 2026 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Alsobrooks Cemetery in Erin, TN with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Full Military Honors will be rendered. The Family will receive friends...

Lay V. Owens "Jr.", born May 3, 1962, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026 at the age of 63. Jr. resided in Erin, Tennessee with his wife, Tammy and daughter, Myriah.

He is survived by his siblings, Jowanna House (Randy), Amy Spears (Chuck), and Dillard Matthew Owens. Jr. is also survived...

Christian Tyler Martin, age 31 of Smyrna, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was a native of Nashville and was a self-made man, and devoted husband and father. He was former owner of Martin Plumbing and owner of Projex Development.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Barrett Martin; children, Dawson Martin...

Gale Frances Coble Pace, 83, a long time resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital. A private family graveside service was held at Memory Gardens in Centerville, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to enhance the playground at Joseph Brown...

Donald Ray White, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 16, 2026, at Alive Hospice of Nashville. Born on November 15, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, Donald's journey through life was one marked by love, dedication, and a passion for craftsmanship.

Donald embarked on a career that began...

Nick Edwin Norfleet, age 55 of Mount Juliet, formerly of Nashville, Tn, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving parents. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herman Edwin Norfleet; his maternal grandparents, Richard Caldwell Bradley and Martha May Brooks Bradley; and...

Funeral service for Mr. Melvin Lee Testamand will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Wilson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Leeville Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3-7 P.M. and Wednesday after 10 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Mr. Testamand, age 79...

Mrs. Wilma Jean Claud, 79, of Pulaski died Jan. 15, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Claud was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Giles County and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She found great joy in tending to her garden, sewing and canning. A devoted member of Oak Grove Church, she gave her time and talents...

Sharon Dyan Byrum, 71, of Leoma died Dec. 31, 2025.

She was born Nov. 10, 1954, in Florence, Ala., the daughter of the late William "Bill" J. Lee Hensley and Gerline Beavis Daniel. She died peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. She dedicated many years to her professional life, beginning as a...

Carl Douglas Rawdon, 87, died Jan. 10, 2026.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. A man of many interests, he spent his working years running used car lots, farming and trading livestock - always willing to try something new. He was a member of Springer Road Church of Christ. He is preceded...

Constance Sandorff, a former resident of Lowell, Massachusetts, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2026.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Martin F. Delmore and Jeannette Morin Delmore. Connie lived in various states throughout her life, and in her later years, she lived...

Funeral service for Mr. Carl R. Johnson Sr. will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Pratt officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. at Ligon & Bobo. Mr. Johnson, age 85 of...

Rhonda Black, age 71, of Gallatin, TN and formerly of Westmoreland, TN, passed away on January 14, 2026.

Rhonda is survived by her son, William Black III (Charisma); her granddaughter, Jennifer Nicole Black; her great-grandchild, Ezra Antonio Black Perez; special friend and former husband, William Black, Jr., as...

Mrs. Wilma Maxine Norris, better known as Pinkie, 94, of Pulaski died Jan. 7, 2026.

Mrs. Norris was born April 10, 1931, in Mount Clare, W. Va., and was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. An avid cook, she found happiness in the kitchen. She...

Mr. Aubrey Hagan Russell Jr., 62, of Nashville, formerly of Pulaski, died Jan. 11, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Mr. Russell was born Oct. 16, 1963, in Pulaski. He was a watch maker who loved his craft. He was a gifted painter, not only for houses but also the talent he portrayed doing nature paintings on...

Martha Ruth Foster Luster, 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her daughter's residence in Culleoka.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jones officiating....

Mr. James Daniel Rickett, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born in Panama City, FL to the late Skinner Rickett and Joann Neely. James was a graduate of Oakland High School. He had an eclectic career and was mostly known to work as a plumber.

James is survived by his wife,...

Carl Wayne Davenport, age 95, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Woodland Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Saint Joseph, Michigan.

Born May 6, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee, Carl was the son of the late Walter and Corbia (Todd) Davenport. He married Myra Jane Agee on...

Larry Dale James, age 81, passed away January 12, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and taught in the Rutherford County Schools. He was an artist, sculptor, car enthusiast and a member of the Stones River Woodworking Club.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents,...

Wilma Jean Reeves was born on August 17, 1934, in Lyles, Tennessee, to the late Ellis and Katie England McFarlin. She passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 91.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Malcolm Reeves; her brothers, Prince and Charles McFarlin;...

Doris Lee Piper Anderson, age 95, went to be with her Lord peacefully surrounded by her children and His angels on January 12, 2026. Doris was born on March 6, 1930 in Pleasant Shade in Smith County, TN. She was the daughter of Wirt Lee Piper and Margie Ruth Ballard. Doris's mother died when she was 8 and she left...

James Rhea Williams "J.R.", age 82, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

James lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet pride, and a deep connection to the people he loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Melba Williams.

James worked for 36 years as an electrician at...

Cathy Belinda Wakefield Drewett, 65, and resident of Culleoka, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Don McKee officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The...

Dinah Zhu Ramsay went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on February 27, 1962, in Leshan, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China, to Yonghua (Ruth) Zhang (1926-2022), a respected educator at the Leshan Nursing School, and Zukai Zhu (1917-2001), a...

Evelyn Marie Turner Fowler, age 100, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Edgar George and Laura Barton Johnson Turner. Mrs. Fowler was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Fowler and a brother, Thomas Turner.

Mrs. Fowler is survived...

Stella Christine Campbell, age 81 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence.

Stella was born on July 31, 1944, in Burnside, KY to the late H. Holland Flynn and Evelyn M. Maynard. Stella was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Ernest W. Campbell; sons, Kevin L....

Margaret Ann Ivie, age 87, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and attended Open Word Tabernacle.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Mosley and Sally Brown Pendergrast; husband, Thomas Ivie; and brothers, Howard Mosley, William Murphy Mosley, James...

Christopher Patrick Beck, age 52, went to be with Jesus on January 9, 2026, at his home. Chris entered this life on August 9, 1973, in Covington, Kentucky, to Mike and Suzanne Jones Beck.

Chris spent much of his childhood in Princeton, KY where through mutual family was introduced to his future wife, Melanie...

Randall Keith Welch, age 62, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Tay Joslin officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on...

Teddy Joe Wallace, age 76 of Erin, TN, passed away January 7, 2026 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service and Masonic Services was held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Nulty officiating. Burial followed in Lewis Cemetery. Family received friends from...

William Ray Rye, age 58, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was lovingly known as "Will".

Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The...

Hailey Lynn Hunt, age 27, of Bowling Green, KY passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

Hailey entered this life on May 8, 1998, in Clarksville, TN to Harold Hunt and Jennifer Williams. She was a devoted assistant manager of Dollar Tree. Hailey loved tattoos, was an amateur...

Mrs. Teresa Ruth Bates Wallace, affectionately known as "Reesie," passed away January 8, 2026, at Lebanon Health Care. Born March 18, 1961, in Wilson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Shubert Bates and Georgia Watson Bates. She attended Lebanon High School. She worked several years as manager of...

Mr. Michael Wayne Barber, age 62 of Portland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday evening, January 11, 2026 at his residence. Mike was born on November 12, 1963 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Doug Barber and Patsy Rawls Lane.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Kendra Scarbro;...

Mr. Lewis Carroll "Bill" Williams, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born on Monday, December 26, 1938 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lorenzo C. and Tinzie Boyd Williams. Bill Williams was a graduate of Berrien County High School and attended Georgia Tech to study electrical...

Phillip "Phil" Myatt, 73, passed away on January 5, 2026. Phil was born on September 5, 1951, and spent his life working hard, caring for his family, and enjoying the simple things he loved most.

He was an outdoorsman at heart and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Whether it was a quiet morning in the woods...

Paulina "JoAnn" Haley passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 94. She was a devout Christian woman whose faith guided her throughout her life. JoAnn was a proud member of the Methodist Church and enjoyed being part of the church choir, where she loved lifting her voice in praise.

Family meant everything to...

Randall Ray Rollins, age 66 formerly of Watertown, died Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2026 at his Lebanon residence. Born Jan. 24, 1959, Randy was the son of Ruby Lannom Rollins and the late Ray Thomas Rollins.

Randy was a 1977 graduate of Watertown High School and served his country in the US Navy. He was an employee...

Gary Granstaff, age 61, of Lebanon, Tennessee, went peacefully to be with Jesus on January 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life service, officiated by Pastor Erik Reed of The Journey Church, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon. Family and friends are...

Mr. Harold Edward Pardon, 88, of Pulaski died Jan. 8, 2026, at NHC, Pulaski.

Mr. Pardon was born Oct. 23, 1937. He was educated in the Giles County School System, graduating from Beech Hill School in 1956. He attended MTSU for two years. For six months, he served active duty in the U.S. Army and then spent six...

David Paul Bennett, 62, died Dec. 29, 2025, in his hometown of Lawrenceburg.

Born Aug. 10, 1963, in the same close-knit community, his life was a testament to the enduring bonds of family and the simple joys that come from a life well-lived. He was a a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend....

Mrs. Beulah Frances Hale, age 97, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Smith County, TN to the late William Turner and Laura Ellen Barrett Enoch. While Mrs. Hale was a homemaker to her family, she also owned and operated Hale's Mobile Home...

Dusty Belew, age 54, of Mt. Juliet, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Dusty dedicated his professional life to working as an IT specialist for American Jewelry Co., where his knowledge and commitment were greatly valued. Outside of work, music was one of his greatest passions—he was an avid musician and...

Kathy Dereece (Burgett) Lawson, born March 25, 1955, age 70, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Jan 2, 2026, at 6:00 am in the ER At Hendersonville Hospital.

Kathy was a woman of deep compassion, a nurturing soul, whose life was devoted to caring for others. She had a heart that never ran out of room and a spirit that...

Thomas Franklin Moberg, 74, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.

Born April 28, 1951, in Clinton, Minnesota, to Frank William Moberg and Elizabeth Agnes (O'Hara) Moberg, Tom grew up on the family farm surrounded by the wide-open spaces of rural Minnesota. From his earliest days, he...

Mr. Steven Roger Dobbs, 60, of Goodspring died Jan. 7, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia following a brief illness.

Mr. Dobbs was born Jan. 20, 1965, in St. Petersburg, Fla. He grew up with a deep love for family in Raiford, Fla. He was a lifelong avid hunter, especially hunting with his children....

Mrs. Maria Tomasa Delgado, 91, of Pulaski died Jan. 6, 2026, at NHC Pulaski.

Mrs. Delgado was born June 4, 1934, in Cuba. She was a very well read and educated woman. She was a physics and chemistry teacher in Cuba. She migrated from Cuba for liberty and education. She met her husband, Manuel, once in America. She...

Mrs. Mary Ann Young, 86, of Pulaski died Jan. 7, 2026, at Ivy Crest Assisted Living.

Mrs. Young was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Pulaski. She retired from Genesco and was a former employee of the Pencil Factory in Lewisburg. She is preceded in death by parents, John and Mildred Birdsong Owen; husband Paul Young; son...

Mrs. Hazel Gayle Bryant, 76, of Pulaski died Dec. 23, 2025.

Mrs. Bryant was born June 4, 1949. She loved cooking, traveling, going to the beach and to Country Music concerts. She is preceded in death by parents, Harold Waymon and Mattie Ruth Glover Tucker; husband Jim Bryant; granddaughter Katie Hardiman and...

Mr. Milton Hood, 85, of Goodspring died Dec. 12, 2025, at STRHS Pulaski.

Mr. Hood was born July 3, 1940, in the Shores community. He retired from Stanley Tools where he was employed for 40 years. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, digging ginseng and watching his son Mark play ball. Later in life, he...

David Terrell "Terry" Bearden, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Athens, Georgia.

Terry was born to the late Rev. Frank N. Bearden Jr. and Mabel Bearden. From an early age, faith played a significant role in his life, and he loved the Lord deeply.

As a young man, Terry knew he wanted to be a...

Ida Mae Gordon was born on April 16, 1939, and passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Mrs. Gordon is the daughter of the late Ellis Vester Plunkett and Willie Edith Green Plunkett. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Gordon, son William Keith Gordon, brother Joe Garland Plunkett,...

Doris Naomi Gannon Bean went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2026, at the home where she has lived since 1959.

Doris was born in the Rucker community on November 13, 1930, to the late Mary Forrest Gannon and Richard Mckinley Gannon. Doris married the love of her life Thomas Marion Bean November 22,...