Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
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...
Dione Beyers
Apr 19, 2026
Dione Dennette Beyers (née Sheppard), age 54, of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 19, 2026. Dione was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister who found her greatest joy in her family and her home. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and her deep affection for her English bulldog Charlie, who was a constant and beloved companion....
Peggy Nelson
Apr 18, 2026
Peggy Nelson passed away in the early morning hours of April 18, 2026. She had lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee these past seven years after retiring from government service.
Born at Cherry Point, North Carolina and raised in West Tennessee, she attended Memphis University and earned her MA at the University of Georgia. Her career was divided between government service and the...
Debbie Louise Johnson
Apr 15, 2026
Debbie Louise Johnson, age 76, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, in her home.
Born on July 28, 1949, Debbie was the daughter of the late William Jones Sr and the late Wilma Jones. Debbie shared a devoted marriage of 58 years with her high school sweetheart, husband James C. Johnson...
Cecil Edgar Smith, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Cecil Smith, age 56, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026.
Born on June 26, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, Cecil was the son of Cecil Smith, Sr. and Sue Sayles. He was one of many siblings, all of whom preceded him in death.
Cecil lived a life that was anything but ordinary. He carried a fiercely independent spirit and lived much of...
Malina Pal
Apr 12, 2026
Malina Pal lived a full and meaningful life, defined by her care for others and her resilience. She brought warmth, humor, and a steady presence to those around her, leaving a lasting impact on family and friends.
She passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 88 on Sunday April 12th, 2026. Malina was preceded in death by her husband,...
