Obituaries

Jul 5, 2021

Samantha Lee Crawford, age 45, passed away July 5, 2021.  She was born in Nashville, TN on June 13, 1976, and was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Carolyn Griffin.  She was a graduate of Hunters Lane High School class of 1994, and was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend.  She will be greatly missed...

Jul 4, 2021

Daniel Paul Schmidt, age 44.  He was born in Ilion, NY on April 16, 1977, and passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021.  He is survived by his parents, Robert H Schmidt, Shari L (Smith) Schmidt; his children, Adam Schmidt, Daniel and Aubrey Schmidt; brothers, Steven (Sara) Schmidt, and Nathan (Bethany Bloomer) Schmidt, and Roy (Candace) Schmidt; eight nieces and nephews.

Jul 2, 2021

Kenneth Michael Grisham, 58, of Hendersonville, passed away suddenly Friday, July 2, 2021. Born in Nashville, June 7, 1963 he was the son of the late Kenneth Harold Grisham and Jo Ann Flatt Grisham. Kenneth was raised in Nashville. He graduated from Stratford High School in East Nashville. He retired from United Parcel Service (UPS) after 41 years of...

Jun 30, 2021

Albert E. Smith went home to his Lord on June 30, 2021 at 9:05 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy N. Smith; Sons Thomas E., Donnie W. and Richard Boles (Richie). Grandsons Thomas (deceased), Nicholas M., D. Chance Boles, Trey H. Boles and Great Grandchildren Kellin N. W. Boles and Laska Uga Boles. He...

Jun 28, 2021

Edward Ray “Eddie” Keen, 65, of Goodlettsville passed away June 28, 2021. Born June 7, 1956 in Madison, TN he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Keen and Ora Mae Helton Keen. Eddie was also preceded in death by a sister, Edith Doris, a brother, Woodrow “Woody” Keen and also by Sidney and Cooper his fur babies....

Jun 24, 2021

Donald Gillespie, age 77 of Goodlettsville, passed away June 24, 2021. He was born in Nashville,

TN on July 12, 1943. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Wells Mason, and stepfather,

Melvin Mason, and son Donald Scott Gillespie. He is survived by his children, Shannon

Jones (Larry), Sherree Capshaw (Todd),...

Jun 23, 2021

Luther D. Stinson, Jr., age 80 of Nashville, passed away June 23, 2021.  He was born on April 18, 1941 to the late Luther D. and Nettie V. Stinson Sr.  He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Stinson, and sister Joyce Nuccio.  He is survived by his son Luther David Stinson III (Brenda); daughter Mistie Morris (Jeremey),...

Jun 18, 2021

Nancy L. (Guthrie) Thompson, 94 of Goodlettsville passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. Born July 24, 1926 in Old Hickory, TN she was the daughter of the late Homer Guthrie and Mary Turbeville Guthrie. Nancy was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Dick” Thompson, Sr.; a brother, Marvin Guthrie; and a sister, Mary Grey Randolph. Nancy graduated...

Jun 15, 2021

Carrie Sue Wynne Coombs, 101, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born on August 10, 1919 in Greenville, KY, Sue was the daughter of the late Sellus Bolden Wynne and Jennie Lorena Brizendine Wynne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Coombs and also her son, John Wynne Coombs. After graduating from high...

Jun 14, 2021

Annette Yvonne Davis, 56, of Millersville passed away unexpectedly Monday June 14, 2021. Born February 20, 1965 in Goodlettsville, Annette was the daughter of the late Henry Davis, Sr. and Bessie May Davis. She graduated from Whites Creek High School and attended Tennessee State. She was a life-long area resident. She had worked as a care giver for the...

Jun 13, 2021

Donald Bender “Duck”, age 73, of Portland, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021.  He was born in Sumner County, TN on October 19, 1947 to the late Pless Henry and Mary Lee Bender.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lottie Bender, and their children, Justin Bender, Mark (Shelley) Bender, and Teresa (Michael) Rigsby.  He is...

Jun 9, 2021

Ellen D. Ervin, age 91, of Nashville, passed away in Goodlettsville on June 9, 2021.  She was born in Nashville, TN on March 7, 1930 to the late William Robert Cunningham and Marie Hurt Cunningham.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ervin.  She is survived by her devoted daughter Beverlee Ervin, and grandson Kevin Thomas...

Jun 6, 2021

Beverly Draper Williamson Trotter, 82, of Goodlettsville passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born March 8, 1939 in Davidson County she was the daughter of the late George Bell Williamson and Thelma Grace Draper Williamson. Beverly was a life-long Goodlettsville resident. Her family’s ancestry could be traced back to the origins of Goodlettsville. She was a 1957 graduate of...

Jun 4, 2021

Carolyn Whitsell Piccoli was a proud military wife to two retired Air Force veterans. She served more than 30 years in volunteer service to veterans’ causes – most of it for AFSA (Air Force Sergeants Association). Carolyn was born June 14, 1936 in Nashville, TN, to parents Robert (Pop) and Ruby Floyd. She passed away June 4, 2021. She...

Jun 3, 2021

Elizabeth Newton Flanagan, 88, of Hendersonville passed away at her home, Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born January 12, 1933, in Old Fort, NC, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William C. Newton and Mary Will Newton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Arthur Flanagan; a son, James Arthur Flanagan; and a brother, James Newton....

May 31, 2021

Lona Belle Parker, age 102 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James F. Parker, Sr., her son James F. Parker Jr., her son-in-law Richard Sadler and her grandson Tony Dorris. She was born in Robertson County to John and Jenny Meadows, the youngest...

May 28, 2021

Born on November 13, 1963 Departed on May 28, 2021 and resided in White House, TN Visitation: Northridge ChurchWednesday June 2, 2021 1:00pm to 5:00pmLife Celebration: Northridge ChurchWednesday June 2, 2021 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Donny Lynn Wills, age 57 of White House, passed away suddenly May 28, 2021. He was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on November 13,...

May 27, 2021

Ted Day, age 72 of Cottontown, TN, passed away May 27th, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 13, 1948 in Rock Island, IL to T. Earl and Susie Day.

Ted graduated from Rock Island High School in 1966 and joined the U.S. Army assigned to aircraft tracking, target acquisition, and field artillery...

May 25, 2021

Born on December 10, 1921 Departed on May 25, 2021 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, GoodlettsvilleSaturday May 29, 2021 9:30am to 11:30amLife Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, GoodlettsvilleSaturday May 29, 2021 11:30am to 12:00pm

Alma Moore Smith of Goodlettsville, TN entered heaven on May 25, 2021 at the age of...

May 23, 2021

Born in Jackson County, TN on December 19, 1932 Departed on May 23, 2021 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN Visitation: Riverwood Church of Christ Room: ChapelFriday May 28, 2021 2:00pm through Saturday May 29, 2021 3:00pmLife Celebration Service: Riverwood Church of Christ Room: ChapelFriday May 28, 2021 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Sandell Ray Waite, age 88, passed away Sunday, May...