Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
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....
Bonnie Miller Shapbell
May 18, 2026
Bonnie Miller Shapbell was born in Woodbury, New Jersey, at Underwood Memorial Hospital and grew up in Westville, NJ. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Juniata College in 1972 and, for her 50th birthday, treated herself to a master’s degree from Mississippi College — a reflection of her lifelong love of learning. She was also a proud member of Mensa,...
Andrew Austin
May 4, 2026
Andrew Bellamy Austin was born in Clarksville, TN. on January 7th, 1959.
Andy grew up in Cheatham County and went to St. Pius X Grade School and Father Ryan High School. Andy attended UT in Knoxville and graduated with a degree in Computer Programming from Nashville Tech. He was employed as a computer programmer at the State of Tennessee, Western Kentucky...
Peter Gray-Whiteley
Apr 27, 2026
WHITELEY, Peter Maurice Shane (Gray-Whiteley), Ph.D., J.D. (Juris Doctor), late of Bowling Green Kentucky, United States and formerly of Dalby Queensland, Australia, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Nashville Tennessee, United States, aged 71 years. Dearly beloved son of Maurice and Daphne Whiteley (both deceased) of Dalby, Queensland, Australia, and father of Samuel and Simon Whiteley, United States....
Billy Ray Hunter
Apr 25, 2026
He died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Preceded in death by his father, Buford Ray (Blackie) Hunter, mother, Doris (Smith) Hunter, brothers, Murray Hunter and David(Chief) Hunter, sister Sue Shivers.
Survived by wife, Peggy Dwyer Hunter, sons Charles (Valerie) Hunter, Ben (Brandi) Hunter, daughters Tammy (Phil) Parker, Penny Grice and Jennifer Hunter. Brother in law, Bobby Shivers and sister in law...
Peggy Yates Eason
Apr 24, 2026
Peggy Yates Eason of Spring Hill, TN passed away on April 24, 2026 at the age of 85.
Peggy was born in Alden, Alabama and grew up in the area, graduating from Minor High School in 1958.She met and married Nelson Eason in 1960 and welcomed their children, Mark and Tracey, in the following years. After beginning a career with Sears...
Marcus Edward Ward
Apr 23, 2026
MARCUS “MARK” EDWARD WARD, 76, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Mark was born in Sarasota, Florida on January 1, 1950 and spent his early life in Venice, Florida, where he attended Venice High School, Class of ’68. He lived a significant part of his professional life in New Orleans, Louisiana, though...
