Obituaries

Feb 11, 2009

Born in Campbell County, TN on February 13, 1958 Departed on February 11, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

RIGBY, Patricia, age 50, Nashville, February 11, 2009. Preceded in death by parents and three brothers. Survived by brothers, Charles Ruth, Carter Katsuko, Paul Ann, George Aiko, Mike Tracy and Ben Ella Rigby; sisters, Mildred Rigby, Kathrine Buck Buchanan and...

Feb 10, 2009

Born on September 19, 1929 Departed on February 10, 2009 and resided in Cross Plains, TN

SMITH, Pat Age 79 of Cross Plains, TN, passed away February 10, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Vickie Johnson; sons, Tim (Vickie) & Ben (Stephanie) Smith; grandchildren, Trey, Jason, Jenna, Jolee...

Feb 9, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on December 25, 1952 Departed on February 9, 2009 and resided in McEwen, TN

WALKER, Ronnie Lee-Age 56, February 9, 2009. Survived by mother, Mary Helen Walker; son, Daniel Walker; daughter, Stacey Brent; 3 grandchildren; brother, William E. Walker; sister, Mary Elizabeth Ursery; brother, Frankie Walker; twin brother, Donnie Ray Walker; brother, Charles Grover Walker...

Feb 8, 2009

Born in Richmand, VA on April 22, 1937 Departed on February 8, 2009 and resided in Antioch, TN

RAGLAND, John Shelton Ragland age 71, passed away on February 8, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ellen Ragland; children, Mary Alice Keith Guigneaux, John Kendall Wanda Ragland; 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren; brother, William A. Ragland; step-children, Ida Renee...

Feb 8, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on February 8, 2009 Departed on February 8, 2009 and resided in Mt. Juliet, TN

PARSLEY, Linda, age 54 of Mt. Juliet, passed away February 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Key, and sister, Annette Key. She is survived by her son Billy Mack Becky Parsley; grandchildren, Taylor and Julia...

Feb 8, 2009

Born on June 21, 1928 Departed on February 8, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

OLIPHANT, Dorothy Dean 80. Passed away on February 8, 2009. Proceeded in death by her Husband, Arlie Oliphant. Survived by Daughters, Shirley Van Dyke, Marilyn Jimmy Cook, Linda Oliphant; Son, David Rhonda Oliphant; 12 Grandchildren; 13 Great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday February 10,...

Feb 7, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on April 16, 1973 Departed on February 7, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

SPENCE, Nakina Kaye "Kina", age 35 of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert N. Spence. She is survived by her children, Robert Dale Martin, and Cayde Elizabeth Martin; mother, Kaye Spence; brother, Robert Spence; sister, Amy Spence;...

Feb 7, 2009

Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 8, 1947 Departed on February 7, 2009 and resided in Nolensville, TN

COFFEY, John "Jack", age 61 of Nolensville, passed away February 7, 2009. Jack recently retired after 31 years at Bridgestone-Firestone; he was an avid collector of books, music, and British cars; an active fly-fisherman and outdoor enthusiast; and a very proud...

Feb 7, 2009

Born in Franklin, TN on October 17, 1967 Departed on February 7, 2009 and resided in Bon Aqua, TN

Feb 7, 2009

Born in Gallatin, TN on August 1, 1934 Departed on February 7, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

KEY, Mary Alice, 74, Passed away February 7, 2009. Survived by daughters, Virgie Shepherd Don Jordan, Maria Amaro, Donna Neeley; grandchildren, Michael Neeley, Amanda Ho, Sarah Jordan; great-grandchild, Tyler Ho; brother, Curtis Key. Graveside service 12 noon Tuesday, February 10, 2009...

Feb 6, 2009

Born in Lake Provendence, LA on February 6, 2009 Departed on February 6, 2009 and resided in Dickson, TN

CLARKSON, Lawrence Wayne age 59 passed away on February 5, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Debra Clarkson; children, Aundrea Michael Alsup, Juli Blue Clarkson, Lawrence Marion Aldridge Clarkson "Tre"; step-children, Chance Montgomery, Aaron Montgomery, Maggie Montgomery; grandchildren, Ashley...

Feb 5, 2009

Born in Birmingham, Al on May 16, 1963 Departed on February 5, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

KNIGHT, DONALD E. "DUSTY" JR., age 45, of Nashville, TN, passed away on February 5, 2009, after a courageous, 4-year battle with colon cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Hilda Jones Knight of Jemison, AL, and his...

Feb 5, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on March 21, 1939 Departed on February 5, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

YOUNG, Barbara A., age 69 of Nashville, died peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2009. She was born March 21, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Palmer Dobbs; her daughter, Cathy E. Hampton, and her...

Feb 4, 2009

Born in Nolensville, Tn on May 22, 1937 Departed on February 4, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

STEPHENSON, John W. "WEE WEE" age 71 passed away on February 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stephenson; children, Jeffery Harper Stephenson, William Scott Stephenson, Sandra Stephenson-Tibbs Junior 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Ozburn, Peggy Wilson. Funeral...

Feb 3, 2009

Born in Camden, TN on July 2, 1915 Departed on February 3, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

CROSSNO, Leo, age 93 of Nashville, passed away February 3, 2009. Mrs. Crossno was preceded in death by her husband, Felmer Crossno; sister, Lena Ballard; and brother, Robert Hicks. She is survived by her son, Garlon Carolyn Crossno; daughter, Jean Long;...

Feb 3, 2009

Born in Vernon, TX on January 5, 1942 Departed on February 3, 2009 and resided in Franklin, TN

ABRAIO, Daphna age 67 passed away on February 3, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Edward Abraio; children, Lisa Scott Lambert, Tammy Jeff Rupp; grandchildren, Jonathon Angela Rupp, Christopher McCoy, Kristi Brandon Hurst, Mandie Lambert, Matthew Rupp , Samantha Lambert;...

Feb 3, 2009

Born in New Haven, CT on July 20, 1936 Departed on February 3, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

WILLIAMS, Richard T. age 72 passed away on February 3, 2009. Richard was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. He received a master's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin....

Feb 3, 2009

Born in St. Louis, MO on October 23, 1931 Departed on February 3, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

JACKSON, Helen J. White, age 77 of Nashville, passed away February 3, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Michael Julene White, Jerry Sharon White, and Robbie Mary Ann White; brother, Ronald Huffaker; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will...

Feb 2, 2009

Born in Nashville, TN on June 20, 1945 Departed on February 2, 2009 and resided in Nashville, TN

CROWE, Gary Wayne 63 passed away on February 2, 2009 retired Metro Nashville firefighter after 32 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Morgan Crowe; Brother, Glenn Crowe and daughter-in-law Jill Crowe. He is survived by his wife, Janice...

Feb 1, 2009

Born on June 1, 1925 Departed on February 1, 2009 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

JONES, Martha McWhirter, age 83, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away February 1, 2009. She retired from Nashville Baptist Association and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goodlettsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Jones and brother, Buddy McWhirter....