Obituaries

Aug 8, 2013

Melvin Eugene Hacker, age 88 of Nashville, died August 8, 2013. He was born in Ontario, California on March 30, 1925. A veteran of the US Navy, he was an engineer with Northern Telecom and retired to Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Chapman Hacker. Survived by wife, Charo Carrero Hacker, 3 children, Susan Salzman Alan,...

Aug 6, 2013

Linda Louise Hubbart, age 68, of Palatka, FL, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2013 in Rockwood, TN. Linda L. Hubbart was born in Vidalia, GA, to Willie Ruth Curry and Arney NeSmith Richardson, Sr., on June 5, 1945. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Earl F. Hubbart, parents Willie Ruth and Arney Richardson, Sr.,...

Aug 1, 2013

Donald Fredrick Tinsley of Spring Hill, TN died on August 1, 2013 in his 57th year at NHC Franklin after a short illness. Don is predeceased by his father, William G. Tinsley III, his mother, Joyce A. Tinsley, and brother, Robert J. Tinsley. Don is survived by his brother W. Scott Tinsley of Thompson Station, TN and his sister Sheryl...

Jul 27, 2013

Mrs. Jewell G. Parish, age 88, of Indian Mound, TN, passed away on Saturday evening, July 27, at Signature Health Care in Erin, TN. Jewell was born December 25, 1924 in Thomson, GA, the daughter of the late Arthur Gordon Culbreth and Cornelia Purvis Culbreth. Jewell was the wife of Ray Parish of Indian Mound. She loved all animals, especially...

Jul 22, 2013

Barbara Yates, age 64, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, July 22, at Mayfield Rehab in Smyrna, TN. Barbara was born August 17, 1948, in Murfreesboro, to the late Thomas Cornell Waddell and Marie Lucille Carroll Waddell. She was a laundry clerk and was an avid pet lover, especially her cat, Patches. Survivors include one sister, Teresa Kline fiancee Steve...

Jul 19, 2013

Gary Edwin Nelms, age 64, died July 19, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee following a brief illness. Born in Union City, TN, he is preceded in death by his father, Quitman Nelms. Gary is survived by his mother, Mildred Bowers Nelms, loving wife of 39 years, Marcia Corley Nelms; children, Chris Amanda Nelms, Jennifer Josh Coats, Lindsey Bryan Pellegrin; one grandson,...

Jul 16, 2013

Elizaeth Melette Petty, age 41, of Cumberland Furance, TN, pased away on Thursday, July 16, at her residence. Elizabeth was born October 27, 1971 in Burlington, NC to the late Cecil Blackmon, Jr., and Karen Cates Blackmon. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jace Petty. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Jerry Petty; son, Dalton Petty; two...

Jul 14, 2013

Jul 13, 2013

Jul 13, 2013

Karen Smith, age 61, of Fairview, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 13, at her residence surrounded by her devoted family. Karen was born February 23, 1952, in Madison, GA, the daughter of Mrs. Mary Herndon of Decatur, GA, and the late William Smith. Karen was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked in administration with the United...

Jul 11, 2013

Jul 7, 2013

Bertha “Boots” L. Edgar of Steubenville, Ohio died July 7, 2013 in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born October 10, 1919 in Steubenville, Ohio. The daughter of the late James S. and Rena Maholm Edgar. She was also preceded in death by her husband John K. Edgar and two sisters Mrs. Dorothy Brannagan of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Ruth Tipton of...

Jul 3, 2013

Suzanne M. Whitman, age 89 of Nashviille, died July 3, 2013. Born January 1, 1924 in Chicago to Loyd E. and Bertha Whitman. Suzanne graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Grapic Design. She was an artist who worked in over 20 different mediums but was particularly fond of drawing, sculpting and painting. Suzanne was an animal lover, a...

Jul 2, 2013

John Mack Capps, age 83, died July 2, 2013 after an extended illness at his Hendersonville home. Born in Kuttawa, Kentucky on March 19, 1930 and was raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. His adult life began in St. Louis, Missouri after marrying his wife, Pauline Bostick, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. They were married for 65 years in June of this...

Jun 27, 2013

Martin L. Zugg, Age 76, passed away June 27, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Fairview Tennessee after an extended illness with Cancer He was born and resided in Fayetteville Ohio until later relocating to Nashville Tennessee in 1995. Martin surpassed in many areas throughout his lifetime. At the early age of five, he excelled as a musician and was...

Jun 18, 2013

Marguerite Wise Cato died on June 18, 2013 from complications of ALS. She was born in Plains, Georgia in 1926, the only child of Dr. Bowman Joel Wise and Mozelle Baldwin Wise. She was the great granddaughter of John Wise, one of two brothers who founded Plains in the 1850s. After attending Plains High School, she graduated with honors with...

Jun 18, 2013

Linda Martin, age 59, of Cookeville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Linda was born May 6, 1954 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of the late James Norton and Ruth Ann Johnson Norton. She had worked in medical billing before becoming disabled. Linda is survived by her son, Raymond Conley...

Jun 16, 2013

Barbara McHenry Gates, age 43, of Cumberland City, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Clarksville, TN. Barbara was born October 28, 1969 in San Pedro, Calif., the daughter of John Joseph McHenry and Carmenmaria Hernandez Gonzalez Gates. Barbara enjoyed cooking and crafts. Survivors in addition to her mother include her step-father, Larry Gates of Cumberland City; one...

Jun 15, 2013

Rosemarie Pelis, 71, died in here home on June 15, 2013. She requested that no services be held. Instead of flowers, her family requests any donations sent to: Dog Town PO Box 2978, Carson City, Nevada 89702. Her family thanks you for all your kinds words, thoughts and prayers. They have been very appreciated in these difficult times. Thank you...

Jun 14, 2013

Esther Pearl Stone, age 98. of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Friday, June 14, at Quality Care and Rehab in Lebanon. Esther was born July 12, 1914 in Ashton, KS, the daughter of the late Marsden Ransom Sammis and Amy Blanche Applegate Sammis. Esther was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Esther is survived by her son, Dale...