Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Sarah McCaghren Archer, 97, passed away on July 16, 2022. She was born in Speake, Alabama on January 15, 1925 to parents John Maddox McCaghren and Bessie Adela Way.

Jul 14, 2022

Barbara Joan Walker (Gregorash) of Nashville, Tennessee passed away July 14, 2022, following a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 19, 1953, to Vladimir and Adeline Gregorash, Barb graduated from Kamsack Collegiate Institute in 1971 and moved to Toronto, Ontario to attend Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University).   She later moved to Bradford, Ontario and spent...

Jul 14, 2022

Idella Miladean Dempsey, 90, passed away on July 14, 2022. Idella was born in Blunt County, Alabama on May 5, 1932 to parents Charles Hollingsworth and Jewelline Guillian. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Legros; sons, Melvin Wayne Dempsey, Donald Eugene Dempsey (Dawn) and Jonathan Dempsey (Brenda).

A Celebration of Life will be held at Idella's...

Jun 22, 2022

Joseph Virgil “Joe” Gramelspacher, age 70, died in his home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, with family at his side. Joe had been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in May 2021 and showed incredible grace and courage as the disease progressed. His humor, curiosity, concern about those around him, and love for his family were present until his...

Jun 19, 2022

Taphney Cossar 51 (02/03/1971 - 06/19/2022 of Charlotte TN passed from this earth Sunday 06/19/2022 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1971 in Nashville TN.

Visitaion will be held from 2pm until Service at 4 pm Sunday July, 10th 2022 at Spann Funeral Home.

It was her wishes to be cremated.

Jun 18, 2022

Jonathan William Nixon, 41, passed away on June 18, 2022.

Jun 16, 2022

Donald Murphy, 66, of Linden, TN, passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born on July 9, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to parents William Murphy and Rita Luks.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Wiedman.

Jun 16, 2022

In loving memory of Rita Brooks-McCall.

She was born August 2, 1958 and passed away June 16, 2022 at home with her wife Chris and her Pastor Tony Rogers-Sirten by her side at the age of 63. Rita loved cruising with Chris and they made many friends while cruising. She loved animals, especially dogs and...

Jun 11, 2022

Jimmy Dale Burroughs Sr., (Jimbo), age 65 of Nashville born May 1, 1957 passed away June 11, 2022. Preceded in death by father, Johnny R. Burroughs, and mother Alice C. Wauford Burroughs; Daughter, Jaclyn Danyell Burroughs; Son, Joshua David Burroughs; Brothers: Johnnie R Jr. (Butch) and Jeffery Lynn Burroughs; Sister Patricia Gail Haddix and step sister Sherrye Marie Graves....

Jun 10, 2022

My mother, Edna Idena Stone (nee Miller), passed away on June 10, 2022, at age 92. People who knew my mother will remember her as a kind, thoughtful woman who placed others before herself. Her father, Elbert Erskine Miller, was a coalminer. Her mother, Martha Geneva English, made the best biscuits I’ve ever had. Both parents passed away when...

Jun 9, 2022

Patsy Nash King, age 62 of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 9th, 2022. Born to James and Patsy Westfall, Patsy entered this life on November 13th, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Ms. King's services. Please visit her tribute page to share a thoughtful note for the...

Jun 9, 2022

Phillip Wayne McCarter, 40, passed away on June 9, 2022. He was born on Janurary 9, 1982 in Knoxville, TN to parents Greg McCarter and Lisa Shirley.

He is survived by both parents.

Jun 9, 2022

Frankey Brown Preston, 81, of Erin, Tennessee passed away on June 9, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1940 in Smithville, TN to parents John T. Preston and Bessie Taylor. Frankey was an Air Force and Army veteran and loved to write poetry.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived...

Jun 8, 2022

William Charles Evans Jr., age 54 of Sparta, TN, departed this life on June 8th, 2022. Born to William and Phyllis Evans, William entered this life on April 4th, 1968 in Royal Oak, MI.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Evans's services. Please visit his tribute page to share a thoughtful...

Jun 5, 2022

Sherrie Lynn Duncan, age 66 of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 5th, 2022. Born to Robert and Muriel Duncan, Sherrie entered this life on June 10th, 1955 in Teaneck, NJ.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Ms. Duncan's services. Please visit her tribute page to share a thoughtful note for the...

Jun 5, 2022

Stephen Lee Edwards, age 49 of Nashville, TN, departed this life on June 5th, 2022. Born to Clarence and Linda Edwards, Stephen entered this life on October 20th, 1972 in Dallas, TX.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Edwards's services. Please visit his tribute page to share a thoughtful note for...

Jun 5, 2022

Jamey Shepherd, age 41 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went to be with her lord on Saturday, June 5th, 2022.

Jamey was born May 4th, 1981 in Nashville and was the daughter of the late James and Annette Mintz. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law; Tara and Randy...

Jun 3, 2022

William David Needham Jr., age 61 of Nashville, TN, passed away June 3rd, 2022. Born to William and Ann Needham, William entered this life on December 7th, 1960 in Endicott, NY.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Needham's services. Please visit his tribute page to share a thoughtful note for the...

Jun 2, 2022

Robert Scott Meek, age 59 of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 2nd, 2022. Born to Robert and Eunice Meek, Robert entered this life on November 15th, 1962 in Joelton, TN.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Meek's services. Please visit his tribute page to share a thoughtful note for the...

May 31, 2022

Beverly Jane Morrison, passed away on May 31, 2022. She was born in Linton, TN on March 8, 1936 to parents Edwin Yount and Helen Risher. She is survived by her son Mark Morrison.