Obituaries

Dec 16, 2009

Born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 7, 1951 Departed on December 16, 2009 and resided in Franklin, TN

Bill "William V." Ritchie age 58 passed away on December 16, 2009.Highway Bill was a Master Carpenter, a much loved Singer/Songwriter, and future Math Teacher. His musical talent, integrity, and courage will live forever. He is preceded in death by...

Dec 15, 2009

Born in Nashville, Tn on October 1, 1946 Departed on December 15, 2009 and resided in Fairview, TN

LAWSON, Betty Jo age 63 passed away on December 15, 2009. She is survived by her children, Frank Lawson Rayne, Mary Wyatt Harry Copeland, Jr., Patrick Lawson Kelly; mother, Mary Mears; grandchildren, Amber and Dustin Lawson, Callie Jo Wyatt, Jacob Copeland;...

Dec 14, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on May 5, 1935 Departed on December 14, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

NEESE, Wilson "Buddy", age 74, Nashville. Retired Captain of Metro Nashville Fire Department with 37 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Thelma Neese. Survived by wife, Barbara Neese; children, Randall Valerie Neese, Terri Brad McAlister, Robert Neese...

Dec 13, 2009

Born in Sheffield, AL on July 2, 1950 Departed on December 13, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

WILLIAMS, Ray, age 59 of Nashville, passed away December 13, 2009. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie Williams; sons, Matt Bethany Williams, and Adam Williams; mother, Adell Williams; niece, Kristin Williams; and nephews, Eric Staley and...

Dec 12, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 1, 1926 Departed on December 12, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

HILDEBRAND, Joseph, age 83, Nashville, December 12, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Hildebrand. Survived by sister-in-laws, Sister Mary Ann Francis, Margaret Catignani and Helen Henkel; brother-in-laws, Gus Henkel and Sylvester Henkel; many nieces and nephews; good friends, Milton...

Dec 12, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on July 31, 1923 Departed on December 12, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

LUNN, Dorsey Thomas, Jr. "D.T.", age 86, Nashville. December 12, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Dorsey Thomas Lunn, Sr. and Annie Lee Choate Lunn; daughter, Elaine Lunn Walker. Survived by wife, Ethel Lunn; children, Martha L. Harvey, Dorsey T. Lunn...

Dec 11, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on August 5, 1927 Departed on December 11, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

TOMLINSON, Morris Wayne, age 82, Nashville. Preceded in death by his wife, Margie Gray Tomlinson; parents and seven brothers and sisters. Survived by his friend and companion, Judy Fitts; daughter, Rosetta Tim Rock; granddaughter, Megan Rawlins; The funeral service will be...

Dec 10, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on December 16, 1954 Departed on December 10, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

Dec 10, 2009

Born on June 3, 1966 Departed on December 10, 2009 and resided in Clarksville, TN

TODD, Donald Joe, December 10, 2009, age 43. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Creasy, and brother, Scotty Dewayne Todd. Survived by his father, Donald (Elaine) Todd: his grandmother, Mamie (Phillip) Austin; aunt, Patricia (David) Gulley; uncle, Walter Todd, and several...

Dec 9, 2009

Born in Washington Co., VA on May 21, 1927 Departed on December 9, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

KESTNER, Clyde Winfred Age 82 of Nashville, Tennessee, was born in Washington County, Virginia on May 21, 1927 and passed away peacefully on December 9, 2009 with family by his side. Mr. Kestner is preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 9, 2009

Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 14, 1933 Departed on December 9, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

John Jack Fox died Dec. 9 after a long illness. He was 76. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 14, 1933 to Ann and John Fox and married his loving and beloved wife, Cathie, June 21, 1958. Jack graduated from...

Dec 7, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on October 13, 1958 Departed on December 7, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

LANDERS, Melissa Ann- Age 51 of Nashville. She was a graduate of Brentwood Academy and had a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from David Lipscomb University. Proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph M. Cambron, Jr. Peggy. Survived by her loving husband,...

Dec 6, 2009

Born on May 3, 1957 Departed on December 6, 2009 and resided in Greenbrier, TN

BROWN, Kirk, December 6, 2009, age 52 of Greenbrier. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theo Brown. Survived by wife, Judy Brown; sons, Adam Brown, and Nathan Barnes; daughters, Regina Hampton and Stacey Boupieller; step-children, Wayne DeMoss, Charlie DeMoss, and Jimmy DeMoss;...

Dec 6, 2009

Born on January 26, 1917 Departed on December 6, 2009 and resided in of Madison, TN

SELBY, Virginia G.Age 92 of Madison. December 06, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Beecher R. Selby; daughter, Vickie McCullough; parents, William B. & Zettie Hailey Epley; brothers, Robert & Yancey; sister, Maxine. She is survived by her son, Gerald...

Dec 4, 2009

Born on October 12, 1905 Departed on December 4, 2009 and resided in Madison, TN

WAYMAN, Ethel Mai Winfrey, age 104, of Madison, TN, Born October 12, 1905, passed away December 4, 2009. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Fox, Ruby Kemp, Christine Baker, Clarine Parman, Gracie Redman; brothers, Ollie & Everett Winfrey. She is survived...

Dec 4, 2009

Born on November 21, 1927 Departed on December 4, 2009 and resided in Richland, WA

Betty Ann Harris Raklios, 82, passed away Dec. 4, 2009. She was born Nov. 21, 1927 to Thomas Allen and Eula Belle Harris in Goodlettsville, TN. Betty married Hercules John Raklios in 1953. They settled in Seattle, and she retired in 1982. She moved...

Dec 3, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on April 30, 1930 Departed on December 3, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

BRYANT, Bobbie Jewell, age 79 of Nashville, passed away December 3, 2009. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her parents, Nina Ruth Loftis Roland and James Thomas Roland and her husband of 35 years, William E. Bryant, Jr. She is...

Dec 3, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on January 13, 1955 Departed on December 3, 2009 and resided in Fairview, TN

JENKINS, Mary Nell, age 54, December 3, 2009. Survived by brother, John Earl Vicky Tuttle; sister, Kimberly Sue Bain Donald Brown; five nephews; three nieces; one great-niece, and three great-nephews.

Dec 3, 2009

Born on December 13, 1934 Departed on December 3, 2009 and resided in of Camden, TN

MARTIN, John Elliott age 74, of Camden, TN. Passed away December 3, 2009. Survived by, lifelong companion, Betty Lou Martin; 1 brother, 1 sister. No visitation or service scheduled at this time. Cole and Funeral Home, (615)859-5231.

Dec 2, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on March 13, 1945 Departed on December 2, 2009 and resided in Bon Aqua, TN

LANKFORD, Dwight- Age 64 of Bon Aqua. December 2, 2009. Survived by his sons, Tony Pam Lankford, Michael Vallie Lankford; 5 grandchildren; mother, Iva Lankford; brother, Kenneth Lankford. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 4, 2009 at...