Obituaries

Donnie Joe Richardson

Donnie Joe Richardson

Jan 8, 2012

Mr. Donnie Joe Richardson, Sr., age 73, passed away January 8, 2012. He was born Jena, Louisiana on January 10, 2010 to the late Langston and Jewel Doughty Richardson. He joined the Marines in the late 50’s and served his country until the early 60’s. Donnie is survived by his two children: Donnie Joe Richardson, Jr. and Theresa Marie Richardson....

Grace E. Robinson

Grace E. Robinson

Jan 8, 2012

Mrs. Grace E. Robinson, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at her home in Nashville. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Radnor Church of Christ with Lytle Thomas, Faye Cornwell and Wayne Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on...

Nancy R Lee

Nancy R Lee

Jan 7, 2012

Lee, Nancy Ruth, age 72 of Nolensville, TN, went to be with the Lord January 7, 2012. Survived by her husband, John Lee, married for 52 years; sister Sally Klendshoj; children, Darcy Gary Ganick, Greg Laura Lee and Debbie Al Goodwin and 8 grandchildren, John E. Lee, Megahan H. Lee, Jessica Ganick, Griffin Ganick, Cody G. Stewart, Jeb L. Stewart,...

Denise Bourne

Denise Bourne

Jan 4, 2012

Denise Bourne, age 57, of LaVergne, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at her residence. Denise was born April 7, 1954 in Roswell, NM, the daughter of Rose Marie Spearhas Trahan of Prairieville, LA and the late Grover Gene Taylor. She was the wife of Samuel Barron “Barry” Bourne of LaVergne. Denise was a supervisor in the retail...

Earl Leroy Irwin

Earl Leroy Irwin

Jan 2, 2012

Mr. Earl Leroy Irwin, age 74 of Spring Hill, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Williamson Medical Center. Mr. Irwin was born on February 25, 1937 to the late Lorin and Gladys Newman Irwin in Knoxville, TN. He was a retired conductor with the railroad. Mr. Irwin was a very avid runner, and he was the first man east...

Frances Satchell

Frances Satchell

Jan 2, 2012

Mrs. Frances Arlene Satchell, 77, a resident of Smyrna, TN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at her home. Born April 10, 1934 in Independence, MO., daughter of the late Joseph and Olive Martin Rogers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker. She is survived by her daughters: Dalene Blackford of New Braunfels, TX, Sonja Black of Kilgore, TX,...

Steven Randy Shrader

Steven Randy Shrader

Jan 1, 2012

Steven Randy Shrader, age 50, resident of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at his residence. Steve was born in Nashville on April 3, 1960, the son of the late Charles Shrader and Mary Hunt Shrader. He was self-employed. Survivors include his children, Quentin Reedel of IL and Stephanie Shrader of Perryville, AR; one sister, Linda Chris Carter...

Anthony Leon Clouse

Anthony Leon Clouse

Dec 29, 2011

Mr. Anthony Leon Clouse, age 49 of Doyle, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 following his courageous battle with an extended illness. Born February 24, 1962 to J.B. Clouse and Wilma Ruth Matthews. After completing his high school career at Union High School in Modoc, IN., he enlisted into the Air Force, Army, and later the National Guard. He faithfully...

William Harold Karp

William Harold Karp

Dec 29, 2011

William H. Karp, 57, passed away Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at his home in Lebanon, TN. Born in Coral Gables, FL to Kenneth Karp and Patricia Jolley Karp, Hal as he was known to his friends and family moved to Ocala, FL in 1975 where he started several businesses, including horse insurance and surety companies. A loving husband and father,...

John Dean Bender

John Dean Bender

Dec 27, 2011

Mr. John Dean Bender, age 64 of McMinnville, passed away December 27, 2011 at Raintree Manor. Born September 10, 1947 to Dean Dewitt Bender and Theresa Flynn in Queens, New York. He joined the NAVY, which he served twenty-three years including the Vietnam War. On June 5, 1985 he married Catherine Courtney in Brunswick, Maine, who he shared many memories...

Ruby Flanagan Painton

Ruby Flanagan Painton

Dec 20, 2011

Mrs. Ruby Flanagan Painton, age 95 of Hermitage, passed away December 20, 2011. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on July 15, 1916, and married George William Painton who precedes her in death. Ruby would go on to be a college professor at Hudson Valley Community College. She is survived by her son, William Nancy Painton; her grandsons: David Painton...

Edgar Steven Cowley

Edgar Steven Cowley

Dec 18, 2011

Mr. Edgar Steven Cowley, age 66 of Murfreesboro, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 20, 1945 to Edgar and Florence Olsen Cowley in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Cowley proudly served our country in the United States Army, where he received the Purple Heart Award. He was also the husband...

Fern Emily Strom

Fern Emily Strom

Dec 18, 2011

Fern Emily Strom passed away December 18th, 2011 in her daughters home. She was 88 years old. Ms. Strom was the daughter of the late August and Ella Wagner. She was born in the City of Chicago on April 24, 1923. Fern married Wilbur Strom and was married to him for 30 years. She cared for him until his death...

Mary C Flanagan

Mary C Flanagan

Dec 17, 2011

Mrs. Mary Christofferson Flanagan of Franklin passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Williamson Medical Center. A memorial mass for Mrs. Flanagan will be conducted Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Franklin with Father Bala officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time on Tuesday at the...

Newton Curtis Boykin Iii

Newton Curtis Boykin Iii

Dec 16, 2011

Newton Curtis Boykin III passed away December 16, 2011 in his home. He was 57 years old. Mr. Boykin was born in Montclair, New Jersey to Newton and Maria Boykin. After having moved around quite a bit with the Air Force he and his fiancé Kitty settled in Nashville. Curtis was a program director for a local radio station as...

Chester Ray Clowers

Chester Ray Clowers

Dec 13, 2011

Chester Ray passed away December 23th, 2011 at the VA hospital in Murfreesboro, Tn. Chester Ray was born December 31, 1938 to the late Curlin and Katie Clowers in the small town of Totz, Ky. He is described by his family and friends as being a compassionate and caring individual. Chester Ray was a football enthusiast following the South Carolina...

Dwight Brock Olmstead

Dwight Brock Olmstead

Dec 12, 2011

Dwight Brock Olmstead passed away December 12th, 2011 in his home surrounded by people who love him. Dwight is described by his family as a man who loved to build things, whether it was the many hand made clocks that are displayed in his home or the large gazebo behind his house. Dwight loved his wife Cynthia with a passion...

Patricia Spaulding

Patricia Spaulding

Dec 8, 2011

Mrs. Patricia Louise Spaulding, age 65 of Columbia, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on May 2, 1946 to Raymond Mooney and Edna Louise Sanford in Long Beach, CA., Patricia was able to perform any job that was placed in front of her. She was a cashier at an amusement park, worked at Western...

Barbara Jean Owen

Barbara Jean Owen

Dec 7, 2011

Mrs. Barbara Jean Owen, age 76 of Crossville, passed away December 7, 2011 at Life Care Center. Born on November 20, 1935 to Nathan Nichols and Galdys Osbourne Nichols in Middletown, New York. She worked as a hostess in for Cracker Barrel until her retirement in 2004. Barbara was a member of the Pomona United Methodist Church in Crossville. Cremation...

Donald J. Hill

Donald J. Hill

Dec 6, 2011

Donald James Hill, age 49, resident of Unionville, passed away on December 6, 2011. Donald was born December 4, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late James Raymond Hill and Carol Ann Peake Hill. He was employed in computer sales. Survivors include his two sons, Christian Hill and Zachary Hill, both of Unionville and three sisters, Nancy Hogendorp...