Obituaries

Jun 4, 2014

Born on August 12, 1925 Departed on June 4, 2014 and resided in White House, TN

Benjamin F. McWhorter, Jr., age 88, of White House, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home. Mr. McWhorter was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; a daughter; a grandson; and a daughter-in-law. He is survived by his wife of...

Jun 4, 2014

Born on August 12, 1925 Departed on June 4, 2014 and resided in White House, TN

Benjamin F. McWhorter

White House, TN

Benjamin F. McWhorter, Jr., age 88 of White House, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home.

Mr. McWhorter was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; a daughter;...

Jun 3, 2014

Born on October 15, 1937 Departed on June 3, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Billy Ray Pruett, age 76, of Goodlettsville, passed away Tuesday morning June 3, 2014. Mr. Pruett was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marie Pruett; and a brother, Joe B. Pruett. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances...

May 26, 2014

Born on January 1, 1908 Departed on May 26, 2014 and resided in Nashville, TN

Bessie Lee Brown, May 26, 2014, age 106. Born January 1, 1908 in Kingston Springs, TN. Daughter of James Richardson and Luella Hay. She was the eldest of 12 siblings. Preceded in death by her Husband, Charles Brown; daughter, Charlce Clark; granddaughter, Lesa Venable....

May 24, 2014

Born on October 8, 1945 Departed on May 24, 2014 and resided in Greenbrier, TN

Linda Sue Owens, age 68, of Greenbrier, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her home. She drove a school bus for Metro and Robertson County Schools for over 40 years. Ms. Owens was preceded in death by her father, Walter Shaffer Bean. She...

May 24, 2014

Born on June 14, 1923 Departed on May 24, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Mary Ella Allen Galbreath, age 90, of Goodlettsville, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her home. She was the best of the best. Mrs. Galbreath was preceded in death by daughters, Donna Galbreath Benek and Kristie Jo Galbreath; her parents, Hensley and Lydia...

May 15, 2014

Born on April 26, 1937 Departed on May 15, 2014 and resided in Madison, TN

Madison, TN Donald F. "Donnie" Douglas, a loving husband and father passed away May 15, 2014 at age 77. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Minnie Douglas, six brothers, and son, Butch Douglas. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Matthews...

May 15, 2014

Born on January 1, 1937 Departed on May 15, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Peggy C. Everett, May 15, 2014, age 77 of Goodlettsville. Survived by her children, Cynthia E. Walter, Daniel G. Everett, Angela K. Everett, Thomas R. Everett (Doris); former husband and father to her children, Frank G. Everett; grandchildren, Amy, Tina, Katie, April, Rachael; great-grandchildren,...

May 14, 2014

Born on August 7, 1911 Departed on May 14, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Goodlettsville, TN EZELL McMURTRY After nearly 103 vibrant years, Ezell McMurtry died peacefully at his home in Goodlettsville on Tuesday. Always a benevolent presence with impeccable integrity to family and friends, he was a faithful and beloved husband to his wife Zelma for over...

May 14, 2014

Born on March 12, 1939 Departed on May 14, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Fred Maddux Sr., May 14, 2014, age 75 of Goodlettsville. Formerly of Clarksville, TN. He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Maddux; daughters, Kristin Maddux, and Lora Lynn Henslee. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Micki Maddux; children, Fred Maddux, Jr.,...

May 8, 2014

Born on June 14, 1925 Departed on May 8, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Edna A. Hogan Gussmann, age 88, of Goodlettsville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Gussmann was preceded in death by husbands, Raymon Hogan and Hans Gussmann; and her son, John Joseph Sesler. She is survived by her children, Peggy Ann...

May 2, 2014

Born on October 25, 1942 Departed on May 2, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Nashville, TN --- "Lonesome" Lester Armistead, 71, founding member of The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, has died after a battle with cancer.

With the jug band, Armistead propelled both the comedy and the old-time music with his percussive jug blowing. His powerful...

Apr 30, 2014

Born on July 25, 1934 Departed on April 30, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Vergie Mai Honeycutt, age 79, of Goodlettsville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and worked diligently in her church in the Women's Ministry and carried baskets to Skyline Hospital for the waiting rooms.

Vergie...

Apr 27, 2014

Born on June 2, 1949 Departed on April 27, 2014 and resided in Madison, TN

Ivan Noel Newlin of Madison, TN, age 64, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 following a lengthy illness. His children were with him bedside at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

Mr. Newlin was born June 2, 1949, to Henry W. Newlin and...

Apr 25, 2014

Born on February 25, 1958 Departed on April 25, 2014 and resided in Greenbrier, TN

Richard Joseph DeSlover, age 56, of Greenbrier, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at the St. Thomas Midtown Hospital.The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Sunday at the Cole and Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date....

Apr 23, 2014

Born on June 20, 1944 Departed on April 23, 2014 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN

Mary Alice Clark, age 69, of Goodlettsville, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.

Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ray Clark.

She is survived by her sons, Tommy, Steve,...

Apr 20, 2014

Born on October 21, 1940 Departed on April 20, 2014 and resided in Nashville, TN

Wanda Lee Gamble, age 73, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Skyline Medical Center. She was a member of Bellshire United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by her parents, Ernis and Martha DeSheles; and a...

Apr 17, 2014

Born on June 3, 1930 Departed on April 17, 2014 and resided in Hendersonville, TN

Hendersonville, TN Alma Mai Ford �- Age 83, April 17, 2014. She was an active member of The Servant Church in Gallatin, and loved serving alongside her church family. She worked at Baird Ward Printing Company before her retirement. Preceded in death by her...

Apr 17, 2014

Born on June 16, 1940 Departed on April 17, 2014 and resided in Nashville, TN

Howell, Janice Rhea Age 73 of Nashville, TN passed away April 17, 2014 at McKendree Healthcare Center in Hermitage, TN after complications from treatment for cancer of the bile duct. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Jenny Griffin and Jamie Griffin Webb;...

Apr 17, 2014

Born in Nashville, TN on March 14, 1936 Departed on April 17, 2014 and resided in West Meade, TN Visitation: West Harpeth Funeral Home and CrematorySaturday April 19, 2014 5:00pm to 7:00pmFuneral Service: Charlotte Heights Church of ChristSunday April 20, 2014 1:00pmInterment: Harpeth Hills Memory GardensSunday April 20, 2014 5:00pm

BISHOP, Shirley Rucker - Age 78 years, passed from...