Obituaries
Obituaries for Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ciceron (Al) Alfonso Bermudez
Apr 7, 2026
Ciceron Alfonso (Al) Bermudez passed from this life to the next on April 7, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 90.
Al was born in 1935 in Quito, Ecuador, South America and spent the early years of his life there. He received a Master Tailor degree in 1963 and practiced that profession in Ecuador until coming...
Brian Peterson
Apr 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian L. Peterson, 67, a loving husband, proud dad and “Grampy,” and a loyal friend to all who met him. He passed away at home on April 1, 2026 with his family by his side after a 3 year battle with cancer.
Originally from St. Louis Park, MN, he was born on April...
Clinton M Shinholser
Mar 31, 2026
Clint grew up in Nashville and was a graduate of the Tennessee School for the Blind. Many people know and love Clint for his feisty, fun-loving spirit, generous smile, and quick wit. Known as a "sweet gentleman," in his bodily form Clint loved to hold long, deep conversations, especially about space, technology, and anything Star Wars. His favorite character was...
John Wesley Lewis, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
The family of John (“Johnny”) Wesley Lewis Jr., age 84, is saddened to announce his passing on March 30, 2026, at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee.
John attended Central High School, where he was active in ROTC, deeply involved in his church community, and boxed in the Golden Gloves. He later...
Albert Walker Baird
Mar 30, 2026
Albert Walker Baird, age 96, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Al was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Elese Addean Stinson Baird; his sister, Kathryn Baird Chaffin; his daughter-in-law, Jeanee Wood Baird; and his parents, Ollie Walker and Nola Anderson Baird.
He is survived by his daughter, Diane (David) Benson; his son, David Baird;...
Susan Elizabeth Filaroski
Mar 24, 2026
Susan Filaroski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Susan was born on August 11, 1942, in Concord, New Hampshire. She was raised in Bow, New Hampshire, by her parents Dudridge and Helen Wheeler, alongside her brothers Fredrick, Wesley, and Robert. She graduated from Concord High School and carried those early values of...
John William Barringer III
Mar 24, 2026
On March 24, 2026, John William Barringer III (Johnathan to his family, Jbear to his many friends) succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a boating accident on the Alabama River. He lived for 30 years. He didn’t just live; he enjoyed every aspect of life. He was the definition of living life to its fullest.
Johnathan was his own man,...
Charlotte Ann Rule
Mar 22, 2026
Charlotte Ann (Riffle) Rule, 82, of Spring Hill, TN passed away on March 22, 2026 from Alzheimer's. Born in Elkins, WV in 1943. She graduated Elkins High School in 1961. She was a devoted wife, beloved mom and proud grandma. She was a woman of faith and lived her life by following Jesus. She was a good example of a...
Wayne Gray Ethridge
Mar 21, 2026
Wayne Gray Ethridge, lovingly known as “Gray or Grandaddy,” age 98, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1927, in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he was raised and later met the love of his life, Mary McCraw Ethridge.
Gray was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ethridge, and his two sons, Jerry Ethridge (Denise)...
John Arnold Parham, Sr
Mar 20, 2026
John Arnold Parham Sr., 61 years old, died in Columbia, TN on March 20, 2026. He was born December 18, 1964.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gladys Gonzalez
Mar 18, 2026
Gladys Gonzalez, born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on April 23, 1958, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with illness. She was a strong and amazing woman, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, whose love of God guided her life, strengthened her through hardship, and shaped the way she cared for others.
Gladys lived her life with...
Glenn Yeager Cornett
Mar 17, 2026
Glenn Y. Cornett, 90, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in 1935 on a small farm in London, Kentucky, Glenn was the next to youngest of 11. He lived a simple life throughout his youth. One of his early memories was riding to school on the back of his teacher’s horse....
Mary Elizabeth Carr Miller
Mar 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Carr Miller from Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Miller, her parents Lois and Edward Carr Sr, and her brother Kenny Carr.
"Mammie" leaves behind two daughters, Kimberly Schott and Tiffany Hunt. She also had six Grandkids; Kayla Tice, Justin Anderson,...
Janet Louise Rockafellar
Mar 14, 2026
Janet was born to Curtis Wilson Rockafellar and Alberta Mae (Green) Rockafellar who owned and worked a family farm of 240 acres in Eaton County, Michigan. The heart of the farm was the grand Victorian house of brick that was built by her grandparents in 1886, replete with servants’ quarters. Because they ultimately weren’t the type of people who felt...
Ronald Paul Howell
Mar 14, 2026
Ronald Paul Howell, 58, was born in Dearborn and passed away on March 14, 2026, in Columbia.
Ronald was a humble, kind, and selfless man whose greatest joy in life was his family. He deeply loved his children and grandchildren and devoted himself to them with a quiet strength and unwavering heart. A man of faith, Ronald loved Jesus and lived...
James Paul Lacek, Sr
Mar 14, 2026
James Paul Lacek Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 with his family by his side.
Jim was born on December 27, 1945, in West Virginia. He was the kind of man people could count on, steady and hardworking. He didn’t need a lot of attention or praise. He just showed up, did what needed to be done, and...
Luisa Mercedes Munoz
Mar 9, 2026
Luisa Mercedes Munoz transitioned to our Heavenly Father's loving arms on March 9th, 2026 at 5:06 am, surrounded by her loving family, including her three daughters: Magdalena, Milagros and Carolyna. Luisa lived many years and enjoyed her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who brought her so much joy. Luisa had a beautiful soul and touched many lives around her, including...
Mary Sue Brown Diamond
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Sue Brown Diamond, age 84, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2026. She was born in Parma, Missouri, June 23, 1941, to the late Arvle Dewey and Susan Thomazine Lee Brown. The Brown family were early entrepreneurs in Parma, operating a bar, pool hall, delivery business, and other local ventures. Mary Sue often spoke...
Alice June Campbell
Feb 27, 2026
There will be a gathering to celebrate the life of Alice June Campbell on Sunday, March 22nd at 1pm in the Children’s Garden at Franklin First Methodist Church (120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN), followed by the inurnment of her ashes into the columbarium, next to Dave’s. All are welcome. Alice passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February...
Pamela Ann Oldham
Feb 23, 2026
Pamela Ann Oldham, age 76, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on February 23, 2026. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Eva Lou and Frederick Carroll.
Pam attended West Terrace Elementary School then Reitz High School and graduated in 1967. Pam then attended the University of Evansville, where her life changed when she met her husband,...
