Obituaries

Oct 12, 2007

Born on February 19, 1938 Departed on October 12, 2007 and resided in Smyrna, TN

Baker, Alvie Lee, 69, October 12, 2007. Former owner of Baker's Trading Post on River Rd. Survived by daughter, Nancy Williams; sister, Dora "Bud" Charles Lawrence; grandson, Alvie Wayne Williams; retainer, Sam Williams. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2007...

Oct 12, 2007

Born in Knoxville, TN on February 23, 1954 Departed on October 12, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

McCoy, Janice Elaine---Age 53 of Nashville passed away October 12, 2007. Preceded in death by father John Marshall Christopher Jr. and father-in-law Robert Ambrose McCoy. Survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Mack McCoy; daughter, Heather Eilis McCoy; son, Christopher...

Oct 12, 2007

Born in Nashville, TN on August 16, 1932 Departed on October 12, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

Dye, Barbara Lawrence, 75, October 12, 2007. Barbara loved the Lord and served Him as she ministered so beautifully in the lives of children and all she knew, serving faithfully as a Sunday School teacher for 58 years through the Charlotte...

Oct 12, 2007

Born in Mullins, SC on April 18, 1939 Departed on October 12, 2007 and resided in Adairville, KY

Winnifred H. Armistead Winnifred H. Armistead, age 68 of Adairville, Kentucky formerly of Gallatin passed away on Friday October 12, 2007 at NorthCrest Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth K. Hunter. She is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2007

Born on March 23, 1931 Departed on October 11, 2007 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

WILLIAMS, Benjamin H "Benny" - March 28, 1931 - October 11, 2007. Master Musician "Benny Williams" died Thursday in St. Thomas Hospital from natural causes. For nearly fifty years, Benny was noted as one of Country Music's most accomplished musicians, singers & songwriters. During...

Oct 11, 2007

Born in Oak Park, IL on June 14, 1916 Departed on October 11, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

LUSSOW, George E. Went to his eternal rest on October 11, 2007. He was a member of the Local # 666 Motion Picture Industry. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Ida Lussow and sisters, Dorthea Lussow...

Oct 11, 2007

Born in Nashville, TN on December 27, 1967 Departed on October 11, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

Hill, Tia Davis, 39, October 11, 2007. Preceded by father, Lawrence Davis. Survived by husband, Bruce Hill; mother, Mary Elizabeth Davis; brothers, Lawrence, Stephen and Marty Davis; sister, Sandra Darlene Potts. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. , Tuesday, October...

Oct 10, 2007

Born on September 22, 1917 Departed on October 10, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

CLAXTON, Herman T. Age 90. Of Bellevue Oct.10, 2007. US Air Force Retired Survived by wife Oweise: daughters Annese Ray Wells and Kay Neil McDonald, granddaughter Natalie Alex Franz; great grand children Tyeson, Clair Ellen and Asher. Funeral service will be at Middle Tennessee...

Oct 10, 2007

Born on June 19, 1924 Departed on October 10, 2007 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

DOWLEN, Tomella 83 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away October 10, 2007. She was a longtime member of Banks Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Madell Dowlen, Sr.; son, Madell Dowlen, Jr.; daughter, Emma Dowlen. She is survived by...

Oct 10, 2007

Born on September 21, 1926 Departed on October 10, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

HILAND, George David 81 of Nashville, TN passed away October 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hiland and daughter, Kathy Hiland. He is survived by his daughter, Patsy (Wayne) Scott; brother, Clarence Hiland; sisters, Kathleen Hiland & Dot Hall;...

Oct 8, 2007

Born on November 22, 1913 Departed on October 8, 2007 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

RUSSELL, Comer 93 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away October 9, 2007. He was a longtime member of Goodlettsville Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his wife Pauline Russell. He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Bob) Welch & Pat Tulley; 6...

Oct 8, 2007

Born on February 6, 1943 Departed on October 8, 2007 and resided in Millersville, TN

DEERING, John Arthur 64 of Millersville, TN passed away October 8, 2007. He served as a Marine during the Vietnam War, where he was a POW for over 5 years and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 10...

Oct 7, 2007

Born in Ivel, KY on February 14, 1921 Departed on October 7, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

Richards, Ruth V., Age 86 of Nashville. October 7, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, John R. Richards; father Emil C. Venz; mother Nettie S. Venz. Survived by daughters, Jan Wayne Hipps, Lynn AI Wilson, and, Julie Steve Richard; grandsons, Chris...

Oct 7, 2007

Born on August 2, 1924 Departed on October 7, 2007 and resided in Gallatin, TN

Sumner, Co.

KELLY, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth, age 83 of Gallatin. Passed away Sunday October 7, 2007 at Brandywood Health Care Center in Gallatin. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Her husband, Gerald Dean Kelly, preceded her in...

Oct 7, 2007

Born on December 1, 1938 Departed on October 7, 2007 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Sumner Co. DORRIS, Paul T. October 7, 2007, age 67 of Goodlettsville. He is survived by his wife, Anna Fay Dorris; daughters, Paula Dorris, and Kimberly Stewart; grandchildren, John T. and Brandon L. Ferguson, Kendra Ann and Dakota T. Stewart; great grandchild, Adrian Cohen;...

Oct 5, 2007

Born on May 14, 1913 Departed on October 5, 2007 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

COCKRILL, Mary Johnston (Polly), October 5, 2007, age 94 of Goodlettsville. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Dick); sons, Charles and Ben, and daughter Mary. She is survived by her son Chris (Sharon) Cockrill; daughter Polly Anne (Ron) Ingram; seven grandchildren, Bill (Anna-Lee)...

Oct 5, 2007

Born in Corinth, MS on August 16, 1933 Departed on October 5, 2007 and resided in Burns, TN

JOHNSON, Mable Frances died October 5, 2007. Survived by 3sons, Jimmy, Otis, and Darrell; 1 daughter, Shelia; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Harpeth Hills...

Oct 4, 2007

Born on August 27, 1941 Departed on October 4, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

Bess, Lesley Eugene "Papa" Gene Sr., 66, October 4, 2007. Survived by loving wife, Shirley Bess; sons, Lesley Eugene Bess Jr., Wesley Lynn Bess; sisters, Shirley Arnold, Susie Bess; brothers, Butch Bess, Melvin Bess. The funeral service will be 10 a.m., October 8, 2007...

Oct 4, 2007

Born in Atlanta, GA on June 3, 1915 Departed on October 4, 2007 and resided in Nashville, TN

MORTON, Bramlette Espy Wilhite, 92, Nashville, October 4, 2007. Survivors include daughters, Fran Whaley Cecil, Nashville and Terri Cole Tome, Murfreesboro. Grandchildre, Wes Whaley, Nashville, Valerie H. Anthony Linc, Florida, Lt. USN Rett Hood, MS, Garrett and Patrick Cole, Murfreesboro, two...

Oct 3, 2007

Born on September 1, 1932 Departed on October 3, 2007 and resided in White House, TN

Survived by his wife, Jane Carmack, son, Dennis Carmack, daughters, Julia Taylor, Cynthia Morton, and Melissa Bilyeu, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Visitation with the family will be at Cole & Garrett in Goodlettsville on Thursday from 4-8 pm. Mr. Carmack will then...