Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Virginia (Jenny) McBee Slatton
Jul 23, 2025
Virginia(Jenny) McBee Slatton passed awayat Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.September 26, 1972 to July 23, 2025. Jenny was 52. She is survived by her children, Angel(Colton) Brewer of Savannah, TN, Mary McBee of Altamont, TN, and Ben(Delores)Slatton of Shelbyville, TN. Sisters Mary Lou(Ben) Dudley, and Mamie(Sissy)(Joey) Harrison both of Sewanee, TN. Partner Lee Bess of Altamont, TN. Grandchildren- Jayden Ray...
Louis Peter Perri
Jul 1, 2025
Louis Peter Perri, born December 4, 1947, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, spending his last days surrounded by the love of his adoring children and grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of his life. He is survived by his four children: Louie Perri, Susan Tether, Adam Davies, and Natali Sansone, along with their spouses, Danielle Perri,...
Roy West
Jun 22, 2025
Roy Eugene West, born on April 20, 1953, in Osceola, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in Pegram, Tennessee.
He is survived by his three children, Brian West, Dustin West, and Lyndsie Ivey, along with daughters-in-law Susan West and Jessica West, and son-in-law Billy Ivey Jr. Roy was a proud and loving grandfather to Evan West, Billy Ivey III...
Audrey Juanita Warfield
Jun 18, 2025
Audrey Juanita Warfield, 76, of White Bluff, TN passed away peacefully after a lengthy struggle with complications from cancer on June 18, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1948, in Tennessee Ridge, Stewart TN, Audrey was a loving mother to Tracy Ross. She loved nature, dogs and hummingbirds. You could always find her sitting on the front porch with...
John William Barringer
Jun 17, 2025
John William Barringer, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and accomplished businessman, passed away peacefully on June 17th, surrounded by loved ones.Johnny lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, hard work, and strength, both in character and physicality. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Jane, with whom he shared 61 wonderful years. Together they raised...
Reverend McClellan R. Nicholson
Jun 12, 2025
The Reverend McClellan R. Nicholson (Mac) 85, of Spring Hill, Tn. sadly passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease on June 12, 2025.
Mac was born in Calhoun County, West Virginia to Eula May and Eddie L. Nicholson . He is survived by his wife, Debbie, as well as extended family and friends. He served as a Minister in...
