Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

William Frederick “Bill” Schorndorf, Jr., 81 of Lebanon, took his journey home to be with our Lord on December 18, 2021, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN surrounded by family.

Bill was born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut as the only child of his late parents, William Schorndorf, Sr. and Anna Micha Schorndorf. He served in the United States...

Dec 4, 2021

Judith Marie Day, age 74, passed away Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Judith was born December 30th, 1946 to the late Robert Irby and Marquerite Kenyon Irby in Hayes, Kansas.

Judith loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to church, playing piano, and eating chocolate. She loved to share the love of Jesus with everyone she...

Dec 2, 2021

Kathy Shifflett Hewett “Shorty” went home to be with her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 2, 2021, at the age of 70. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior 17 years ago. Kathy was a prayer warrior and stormed the gates of Hell every day for her children and grandchildren. Her motto was always, “As for me and my...

Nov 22, 2021

Mary Eleanor Tate Korous, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Hillsboro, Tennessee.

Mary was born on November 28, 1941, to the late Ralph and Eleanor Atkinson Tate in Clinton, Iowa.

Mary was a woman that enjoyed the simple pleasures that life had to offer. She loved to bask in...

Nov 18, 2021

Elijah Thomas, age 31, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Elijah was born on March 29, 1990 to Gregory Thomas and Carolyn Fann in Anderson, Indiana.

Elijah loved the outdoors such as hiking, camping, and canoeing. He loved to cook all sorts of things but lasagna was his best recipe. He would whip anything up without a recipe. He...

Nov 13, 2021

Nancy Mae Patterson, age 73, passed away Saturday, November 13th, 2021 in her home in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Nancy was born on October 1st, 1948 to the late Benjamin and Thelma Lary Foster in Maine.

Nancy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Sitting in her favorite chair reading a mystery novel or honing in on her craft of crocheting was one...

Nov 3, 2021

Lawrence Drephal was born in New London, Wisconsin on October 27, 1952, and entered into eternal life in Nashville, Tennessee on November 3, 2021 at the age of 69.

Larry came from humble beginnings on a dairy farm north of Black Creek, Wisconsin where he was a 4H member and showed his heifer Daisey, of whom he was very proud.

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Oct 29, 2021

Jake Stevens Brown, age 35, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jake was born on July 15, 1986 to Bruce Brown and Brenda Stevens Heidt in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Jake was charismatic, handsome, funny, and loving. He cared for everyone and every animal. Jake had empathy and compassion for the homeless community. He was a kind and...

Oct 25, 2021

Kathleen Pratt Arnold, age 71, of Adamsville, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Kathleen was born in Dover, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Harvey and Elsie Abbott Pratt. She was united in marriage to Harold Woodrow Arnold, Jr M.Sgt., (R), USAF who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth...

Oct 23, 2021

Deborah C. Childres Steading, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Deborah was born on December 6th, 1958 to the late Gene Childres and Hazel Marilyn-Hughes in North Carolina.

Deborah is survived by her children and grandchildren: Erica and Taft Floyd, Diamond, Dalton, Braelyn, and Faron Floyd; Keith and Heather Shaw, Kayla Floyd; Teresa and...

Oct 18, 2021

Kay Phelan Neal, age 64, passed away on October 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1957, to her parents, Thomas Phelan and Katy Smotherman in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

She worked as a legal clerk. She loved butterflies.

Kay is survived by her husband: Brian Magano; two daughters: Rebecca Steelman, Katelyn Hand; and seven grandchildren.

The...

Oct 11, 2021

William “Billy” Patrick Tate, age 52, passed away on October 11, 2021, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1969, to his parents Richard Fredrick Tate and Patricia Louetta Moser Tate, in Miami Florida.

 

He was a cook at Pat and Bobby’s Bar and Grill. He loved being out in nature, gardening, and making beautiful jewelry...

Oct 10, 2021

Patrick Cranford, age 50, passed away on October 10, 2021, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Patrick was born on October 10, 1971, in Laurel, Mississippi to Robert Cranford and the late Clarise “Hinton” Cranford.

Patrick was an avid gamer and loved to stream on Twitch. Along with being a gamer, Patrick also was an an actor and was...

Oct 9, 2021

Daryl Ray Mangels, age 30, passed away Saturday, October 9th, 2021 in Franklin, Tennessee.

He was born on March 29th, 1991 to Loyd and Martha Mangels in Franklin, Tennessee.

From a young age, Daryl had a passion for drag racing, cars, and anything with a motor. He had a natural talent for working on cars and making anything run faster....

Sep 20, 2021

Darla Yvonne Fine passed away on Monday, September 20th, 2021 in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on March 31st, 1966 to Willie D. Fine and the late Yvonne A. (Bartle) Downs in Lebanon, Indiana.

Darla grew up in Whittier, California, and was a graduate of La Serra High School. She then continued her education at Indiana Business College.

Darla loved...

Sep 13, 2021

Sep 13, 2021

Brittany Jenkins was born August 31st, 1994. She passed away September 13th, 2021.

She is survived by her sister, Tara Feathers; her mother, Melissa Waller; her father, James Jenkins; and her grandmother, Gracie Harper.

She will be missed.

Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family by visiting cremationsocietyoftn.com.

Sep 10, 2021

Shiann K. Gooch, age 42, passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Shiann was born on February 3rd, 1979, to Charles Gooch and Eileen Franklin in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Shiann was a devoted, selfless nurturer to her husband and children. Spending time with her family is her most cherished memories. Shiann lived life to the fullest, traveling with her...

Sep 5, 2021

Antonio “Tony” Juan Harris, age 96, passed away on Sunday, August 5th, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Antonio was born on January 4th, 1925 to the late Fred and Stella Derrick Harris in Wichita, Kansas.

At the young age of 18 years old, Antonio was drafted to go to war during World War II. After those years of serving his country,...

Sep 1, 2021

Gloria Jean Porter was born On April 29, 1960 to Isaiah and Thelma Porter. Gloria was the youngest of eight children. Gloria grew up in Detroit Michigan where she attended Detroit Public schools. Gloria was truly a child of God and loved the Lord. Gloria loved going to church on Sundays with her sister Lawanda.

 

Gloria had a very...