Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Carolyn J. Barnes
Dec 30, 2025
CJ was known for her strength, tenacity, and timeless sense of style. Her resilience and intelligence carried her through life’s challenges, while her creativeness left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Whether setting out on a road trip or enjoying quiet moments with loved ones, CJ found joy being with those around her.
She is lovingly remembered by her...
Robert Comfort
Dec 26, 2025
Robert (Bob) Wason Comfort of Franklin, TN, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Friday,December 26, 2025, surrounded by loving family and caregivers.
Born March 18, 1937, in Havertown, PA, to Everett and Mary Lou Comfort, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Donna J. Comfort, in 2020. The couple met as college sweethearts...
Michele Mathers Buck
Dec 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claire Michele Mathers Buck, who departed this life at the age of 74. Michele was born in Montgomery, Al. She was the beloved child of Claire Joyce (nee Lasseter) and James Eben Mathers.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years - Clifton Buck, her daughter – Catherine Buck...
Richard A. Lovins
Dec 21, 2025
Richard Allan Lovins was born on September 27, 1959 in Elgin, Illinois, and he passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 66. A devoted husband and loving father of three, he was the cornerstone of his family and a steady presence in their lives. He thrived on supporting his children in all of their activities and...
Tillman Whitaker
Dec 21, 2025
George Tillman Whitaker, 90, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025.
Born June 2, 1935, in Cowan, Tennessee, Tillman was the son of William H. Whitaker and Dovie Bradford Bilas. Tillman graduated from Franklin County High School, enlisted and served in the United State Air Force, and then began a long career in the typesetting business. On December...
Danielle Tianna Perro
Dec 6, 2025
Dani, 11, transitioned into her sleep at home in her bed on Saturday, December 6, 2025, a little after 7 AM. She was officially pronounced at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital at 8:45 AM in Lebanon, TN. She was cremated and her ashes will remain at home with her mother and sister.
Dani is survived by her mother Marnie R. Trahan-Smith...
Peter Mallen
Dec 2, 2025
Peter Mallen, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 2nd at home in Nashville, TN.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Peter was the cherished son of William Dobson Mallen and Margery Mallen (Rule). He graduated from the University of Alberta Medical School in 1963, interned at Vancouver General Hospital, a year of general surgery in Honolulu, HI, and went on to Ohio...
Scott Christopher McAneny
Nov 27, 2025
Scott Christopher McAneny, 45, of Nashville, TN, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on November 27, 2025.
He came into the world in Marietta, GA in 1979 to Samuel Wright McAneny, IV and Mary Ann Patterson. Scott graduated from McGavock High School in 1998 before attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for one year and then Volunteer State studying Physical Therapy before...
Thomas Martin Perry, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas Martin Perry, Jr. passed away at home on November 11, 2025 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 14, 1963.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Ann Hartley; his father, Thomas Martin Perry, Sr.; and his sister, Karen Hall.
He is survived by siblings, Michael Joseph Perry, Eva Jean Martin, Melissa Ann Perry,...
Victor Karl Hundt
Oct 23, 2025
Victor Hundt, 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1940, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Victor was a hardworking and intelligent man whose strength was balanced by a quiet tenderness. He earned a master’s degree from Duke University. A lifelong reader and avid traveler, he had...
Derrick Blake McLain
Oct 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Derrick Blake McLain on October 13, 2025 in his home surrounded by his wife, children, family, and friends. He was born February 05, 1987 in Scottsboro, Al. He grew up in Grant, AL and graduated from KDS DAR High School in 2005. He joined the US Army and...
Mary Lou Wilson
Sep 25, 2025
Mary Lou Wilson, beloved by her family and friends, was known as a respected teacher, gracious host, thoughtful friend, and kind soul. Above all, she valued her relationship with God, her family, friends, and the natural world—elements of life she wrote about frequently in her many journals.
Surrounded by her daughter, Susan Wilson Alden, and grandson, James Garrett Alden, Mary Lou passed away peacefully at...
John Fred Landers, Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
John Fred Landers Jr., of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Born in Nashville, John graduated from Battle Ground Academy. He was an active member Kappa Phi fraternity during his high school years. He went on to earn degrees in Business, Accounting, and Geology from The University of Tennessee in 1979.
Throughout the 1980s, John worked alongside his father,...
Roland Nip Tekell
Sep 14, 2025
Roland Nip Tekell, 81, born in Lubbock Texas passed away in Nashville, TN where he lived since 1979. Roland passed away on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by wife, Norma Mott Tekell, daughter Kye Gibson, son in law Randy Gibson, grandsons, Griffin Gibson (Lauren) and Nathan Gibson (Miranda) and predeceased by son Thaddeaus Tekell.
Since retirement...
Clyde Hartman
Sep 1, 2025
Clyde Hartman, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully on September 1, 2025. He was a faithful Christian who loved God, his family, and his community. Joyfully he applied his talents to serve his family and others he met on life’s journey.
Born in Tyler County near New Martinsville, West Virginia he learned carpentry skills from his father and...
John Greenebaum
Aug 30, 2025
On the surface, John Greenebaum was a man of few words, his dry wit slipping into conversations like a well-placed lyric. But those who knew him, and the many more who heard his music, understand that his talent was an integral part of a time on Music Row when “three chords and the truth” still meant everything.
From his home in...
Lisa Mitchell
Aug 22, 2025
Lisa Diane Mitchell of Franklin, Tennessee died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at home with her family after a courageous fight against glioblastoma.
Lisa was born on January 29, 1965 in Benton, Kentucky. She grew up in the Reidland community of Paducah, Kentucky, graduating from Reidland High School in 1983.
Lisa was a devoted wife to husband, Cliff; mother to son, Chris...
Alma Joyce Atwood Ashby
Aug 18, 2025
Alma Joyce Atwood Ashby of Franklin TN, was born on June 16, 1938 in Marshall County KY to Thomas Calvin and Flora Dorothy (Kennedy) Atwood. She passed away on August 18, 2025 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Hugh Clinton Ashby and Bobby Charles Owen, brother Thomas Calvin Jr. Atwood, and sister Cuava June Atwood....
Lori Ann Sessler Higdon Hendrix
Aug 18, 2025
Lori Ann Sessler Higdon Hendrix, lovingly known as “Dodi,” was born on July 28, 1954, in Waterloo, New York, to William Hadley and the late Barbara Jean Carrie. Surrounded by her loved ones, Lori went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Lori’s greatest joy in life was her...
Gary Ray Evans
Aug 6, 2025
Gary Ray Evans, 77, a native of San Diego, California, and most recently of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Cheri Evans; daughter Christi Davis; son-in-law Matt Davis; brothers Kenny and Donny Evans; and the joy of his later years, his grandchildren Nathan and...
