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Charles David Bean, Jr.

Charles David Bean, Jr.

Oct 19, 2021

Charles David Bean, Jr. of Gallatin, Tennessee July 9, 1963 - October 19, 2021

Charles ( Chuck) David Bean, Jr was born on July 9, 1963 and born to eternal life on October 19, 2021, a lifelong  Nashville resident.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sue Bean.  Survived by wife Betsy Hinds Bean...

Mary Katherine Chest

Mary Katherine Chest

Oct 17, 2021

Mary Katherine Chest of Nashville, Tennessee January 2, 1929 - October 17, 2021

Mary Katherine Chest, born January 2, 1929. One of seven brothers and sisters of the Gregory family of Russell Street in East Nashville. Affectionately know as “Motorboat” due to her unceasing positive energy. An East High cheerleader, she married her school sweetheart, Russell Chest. Worked as...

Gearldene Whitaker

Gearldene Whitaker

Oct 12, 2021

Gearldene Whitaker of Shelbyville, Tennessee July 26, 1940 - October 12, 2021

Mrs. Gearldene Whitaker, age 81, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3:30 PM at Gateway Church 1250 Madison Street, Shelbyville TN....

Jerry R. Link

Jerry R. Link

Oct 9, 2021

Jerry R. Link of Nashville, Tennessee August 17, 1942 - October 9, 2021

Jerry R. Link of Nashville, Tennessee, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1942 to the late Harry L. Link, Jr. and Lois Reed Link. He is survived by his wife, Trine Link, twin sister...

Lois Ann Brabson

Lois Ann Brabson

Oct 7, 2021

Lois Ann Brabson of Nashville, Tennessee February 28, 1937 - October 7, 2021

Lois Ann Ractliffe Brabson (née Greenfield) was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1937. She attended college in Cincinnati, and married Ted Ractliffe in 1958. They moved to Louisville, Ky. and then Nashville, Tenn. and were married until his death in 1982. She remarried Charlie McKellar, and...

Darrel Ray Nelson

Darrel Ray Nelson

Sep 30, 2021

Darrel Ray Nelson of Lebanon, Tennessee July 10, 1953 - September 30, 2021

Darrel Nelson, 68, of Lebanon, Tn passed away on September 30 th , 2021 after a lengthy battle with a chronic illness.  He was born July 10 th , 1953 to Ray and Hazelle Nelson in Breckenridge Mn.  Darrel graduated high school in Estelline SD in...

Johnny Merle Sullivan

Johnny Merle Sullivan

Sep 28, 2021

Johnny Merle Sullivan of Fairview, Tennessee December 25, 1953 - September 28, 2021

Fairview resident passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice at the age of 67 September 28, 2021.

Johnny Merle was born December 25, 1953 to the late J.C. and Jean Sullivan.

Johnny was also predeceased by paternal grandparents Charlie Clifton and Willie Mae...

Helen Weaks Reed

Helen Weaks Reed

Sep 19, 2021

Helen Weaks Reed of Nashville, Tennessee February 26, 1936 - September 19, 2021

Helen Weaks Reed of Nashville, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born on February 26, 1936, to the late Thomas Elton Weaks Sr. and Mary Lucy Bayer Weaks, of Cumberland City, Tennessee.  She was also preceded in death by her...

Doris Erna Torrence

Doris Erna Torrence

Sep 18, 2021

Doris Erna Torrence of Franklin, Tennessee June 9, 1940 - September 18, 2021

Franklin - Doris Henninger Torrence passed away September 18 at her home in Franklin, Tennessee.

Doris grew up in Germersheim, Germany and came to the United States in the 1960s when she married an American Army Officer.

She was a...

Brenda Lee Smith

Brenda Lee Smith

Sep 17, 2021

Brenda Lee Smith of Goodlettsville, Tennessee June 8, 1961 - September 17, 2021

Brenda brought joy to everyone who knew her. If you ask anyone what they will remember about Brenda, it would be her love for big cats. In life, she touched the lives of those around her without knowing it. There was never a dull moment when...

Curtis Ray Powell

Curtis Ray Powell

Sep 17, 2021

Curtis Ray Powell of Old Hickory, Tennessee May 29, 1964 - September 17, 2021

Mr. Powell was born May 29, 1964 in Dover, DE and passed away at home on September 17, 2021 in Nashville TN. Curtis was raised in Houston, DE. and served four years in the US Navy Stationed in Meridian MS.

Mr. Powell was...

William Vankeuren, Iv

William Vankeuren, Iv

Sep 6, 2021

William VanKeuren, IV of Nashville, Tennessee October 6, 1947 - September 6, 2021

William (Bill) VanKeuren, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Nashville, while listening to his daughter Caitlin play one of his favorite hymns, “Blessed Assurance,” on the violin. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, Bill taught tennis and music for most of his...

Claudia Lopez Flores

Claudia Lopez Flores

Sep 5, 2021

Claudia Lopez Flores of LaVergne, Tennessee February 18, 1981 - September 5, 2021

“No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.”

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved Claudia Lopez Flores.

Claudia passed away...

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson

Sep 4, 2021

Jerry "Matthew" Gibson of Columbia, Tennessee August 12, 1988 - September 4, 2021

Jerry Matthew Gibson, 33, originally of Columbia, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home after an extended seven-year illness, on September 4, 2021. The last years of Matthew’s life, he resided at NHC Lewisburg Nursing Home, where he was cared for and loved immensely. Matthew went peacefully...

Grant Alan Brumlow

Grant Alan Brumlow

Aug 29, 2021

Grant Alan Brumlow of Chattanooga, Tennessee April 1, 1998 - August 29, 2021

Our son’s light

When your son shines light into the world…there’s impact.  Grant Alan Brumlow’s impact on this world is both profound and inspiring.  Many of you freely share with us how Grant’s unyielding positivity and vivid smile affects you, your family...

Jane Hellstrom

Jane Hellstrom

Aug 29, 2021

Jane Hellstrom of Madison, Tennessee March 11, 1939 - August 29, 2021

Though born in Painesville Ohio, “Janie” Hellstrom grew up in Ft. Pierce, Florida and called it her home. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1957 from Dan McCarty High School. She was a beloved daughter of Miles and Margaret Davidson. She attended Florida State University...

Kim Chadwick Tribble

Kim Chadwick Tribble

Aug 26, 2021

Kim Chadwick Tribble of Nashville, Tennessee November 14, 1951 - August 26, 2021

Kim Chadwick Tribble died just after midnight on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the age of 69 after a years long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Kim was born on November 14, 1951 to Alonzo and Dee Tribble and raised in and around Florence...

Mary Lou White Carmon

Mary Lou White Carmon

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Lou White Carmon of Nashville, Tennessee June 5, 1941 - August 20, 2021

Mary Lou White Carmon, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 20, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

She was born June 5, 1941 in Parrotsville, TN and lived most of her life in Knoxville, TN.  She is...

Ronnie Dale Rayburn

Ronnie Dale Rayburn

Aug 18, 2021

Ronnie Dale Rayburn of Dickson, Tennessee May 8, 1953 - August 18, 2021

Ronnie D. Rayburn, 68, passed away peacefully August 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Susan Rayburn; daughter, Shana Rayburn; son, Derek (Dee) Rayburn; grandson, Ashtun (Desiree) Rayburn; two sisters, Addie Lucas, Shirley (David) Mosely; two brothers, Donald F. (Linda) Rayburn...

Kathryn Siems Bouve

Kathryn Siems Bouve

Aug 17, 2021

Kathryn Siems Bouve of Franklin, Tennessee January 26, 1948 - August 17, 2021

Kate Bouvé passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Franklin, TN, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.

Kate was born in Baltimore, Maryland and after brief periods in South Bend, IN and Wichita, KS, she spent most of her adult life...

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