Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Adam Paul Zwan
Aug 14, 2026
Adam Paul Zwan, 38, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. in Nashville, Tn. He died in a manner befitting the way that he lived, surrounded by the people who loved him dearly—his parents, siblings, nieces, brother-in-law, and his Uncle Frankie and Aunt Terry (godparents).
One in a million, that’s not quite the odds of being diagnosed with...
Janet Rae Costin Blane
Aug 3, 2026
Janet Rae Costin Blane passed away surrounded by family on August 3, 2026 at the age of 75.
Born to Ray and Louise (Grinstead) Costin in Durham, North Carolina, Janet was a true Tar Heel. She was raised in Charlotte, where she attended Garinger High School, making lifelong friends. After high school, she spent four years at UNC Chapel Hill, which...
James Oliver DeRossett
Jul 24, 2026
James Oliver DeRossett (Jim), age 89, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born in Premier, West Virginia on May 18, 1937, James spent the last 31 years in Tennessee after relocating from Mobile, Alabama in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa (Acy) Norman and Flora Etta (Rose) DeRossett of Welch, West Virginia,...
Phyllis Kirchhoff
Jul 21, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Phyllis Kirchhoff, age 80, on July 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Phyllis was born on January 30, 1946, in Lafayette, Indiana. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout her life, she called many places home, including Indiana, Illinois, California, and Tennessee, creating memories and friendships...
Elizabeth G Barringer
Jul 20, 2026
Betty Jane succumbed to her battle with pancreatic cancer on July 20, 2026 in Nashville at the age of 84. The eldest of five, Betty Jane was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee and deeply cherished her upbringing and her family’s deep Franklin history. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and moved to Memphis after graduating. There, she fell...
Lillian Irene Taylor Robinson
Jul 11, 2026
Lillian Irene Taylor Robinson passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at The Goldton at Spring Hill in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was born in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 1926, and celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year.
Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Robert Strother Robinson; her parents, William and Lillian Taylor; and...
Herbert Coleman Church, Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
Herbert Coleman Church Jr, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 10, 2026 at NHC Columbia. Complications from Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s took him way too soon.
Herbert was a Southern Renaissance man, excelling at everything he set his mind to. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter, taxidermist, metal detected for civil war treasures, some...
Carlson West Reese
Jul 5, 2026
Carlson West Reese passed away on July 5, 2026 at age 53.
He was born on Sept. 11, 1972 in Gallatin, TN.
Carlson was a 1991 graduate of Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, TN. He played baseball and was named to the All State team as a pitcher in '91. He went on to play baseball at Cumberland University.
Carlson loved the outdoors,...
Timothy Towner
Jun 30, 2026
Timothy ‘Tim’ W. Towner, aged 75, passed away peacefully June 30, 2026 at his home in Antioch, TN.
Tim was the youngest of five children born from the union of John G. and Elnora N. Towner. Tim spent his childhood in southeast Wichita. He attended Mead Jr. High, Southeast High School, and graduated from Pittsburg State University. He was employed at...
Brian Francis Pillatsch
Jun 25, 2026
Brian Francis Pillatsch, 78, died peacefully on June 25, 2026 at his home in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee.
Born May 22, 1948 in Aurora, Illinois, Brian grew up the eldest of three boys. He attended Catholic grade school and Marmion High School before enrolling in Northern Illinois University and graduating in 1970 with a degree in business administration. His high school years...
Carmella Jean Trebbe
Jun 19, 2026
Carmella Jean (Piazza) Trebbe, 70, of Collinwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Born on November 29, 1955, in Rochester, New York, to the late Charles Piazza Sr. and Rose (Zicari) Piazza, Carmella was known for her loving heart, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She...
Gregory Hugh Moore
Jun 16, 2026
Gregory Hugh Moore (41) born on June 15, 1985 to Steve Moore of Nashville and Sandra Moore of Nashville, passed away on June 16, 2026 at his home in Bon Aqua, TN. Gregg is survived by his three children Bridgett, Blane and Skyler Moore; his parents; his siblings Gary Moore (Robin) of Bon Aqua, Cori Talley (Davy) of Brentwood, Jennifer...
Ralph Ervin Rogers
Jun 15, 2026
Ralph E. Rogers, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. Born on July 10, 1927, in Sale Creek, Tennessee, Ralph lived a life defined by faith, hard work, love for his family, and service to his country.
Ralph was the son of the late Leola and J. Fred Rogers. A proud World War II veteran, he honorably served in...
Johnny Lunn
Jun 12, 2026
Johnny Lunn, born on July 28, 1950, in Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy deeply rooted in music and family. The eldest of four children born to Caryl Herbert Howard and Ethel Rosella Everly, Johnny’s early years were marked by both change and resilience. Following his parents' divorce when he was twelve, Johnny’s mother...
Michael Wayne Johnston
Jun 10, 2026
Michael Wayne “Mike” Johnston, 76, passed away on June 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, cherished memories, and unwavering love for family and friends. Born on July 22, 1949, Mike lived life with a spirit that was larger than life itself. He never met a stranger and had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel like...
Thomas Corbett
Jun 9, 2026
Tom Corbett of Brentwood TN, age 77, passed away June 9, 2026 at Alive Hospice, Nashville, TN after a brief illness.
Tom was born August 10, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from North Central High School in 1966 and attended Ball State University, earning a BS in Mass Communications in 1970.
A man of many talents, Tom was a partner in...
Kathryn Brown
Jun 9, 2026
Kathryn "Kate" Louise Brown passed away peacefully at her home in Franklin, Tennessee, on June 9, 2026. She was born on October 14,1931, in Norman, IN, to the late Truman and Marie Wray.
Kate was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and welcoming home. She also enjoyed...
Margaret Ann Merkle
Jun 5, 2026
Margaret Farthing Merkle, age 69, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away following a fall in her home on June 5, 2026.
Margaret was born on August 11, 1956 in Midland, Michigan and grew up in Mio, Michigan. She was one of seven siblings born to Bill and Barbara Farthing, deceased.
She enjoyed traveling and visited 40 of 48 states in the contiguous United...
Charlene Maurine Potterbaum
May 30, 2026
Charlene Potterbaum, of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2026, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy built on the things she loved most: love, people and words.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Charlene became a wife, a mother of six, and a wordsmith. She had loved writing from...
Megan Thomas
May 24, 2026
Megan Yvonne Brown Thomas was born on June 22, 1980, and died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 24, 2026, after nearly a decade of living with cancer.
Born to Timothy and Yvonne Brown, Megan was the youngest of three girls who grew up in Dickson, TN, where she was almost always singing in her bedroom....
