Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Neil Steven Tinsley, age 65 of Liberty, TN, passed away on November 7, 2021 in the Tennessee Valley Health Care of Nashville.

A native of Detroit, MI, Neil was the son of Donald Keith Tinsley and Beverly Esch Tinsley. He was a business owner and a veteran of the United States Marines.

Neil was...

Nov 6, 2021

Joanne Inez Price, age 81 of Springville, TN, passed away on November 6, 2021. Born to Ben Runyon and Inez Graves, Joanne entered this life on June 18, 1940 in Cottage Grove, OR. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Stephen (Kim) Price.

Nashville Funeral & Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Price's cremation services....

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Charles William Ellis, age 71 of Nashville, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Residence at Alive Hospice.

The Nashville native was the son of the late William Leon and Ivy Mae Ellis. He was a truck driver and delivery scheduler for Kroger for many years.

He will...

Nov 5, 2021

Clara Ruth (Smith) Coleman, age 73 of Madison, passed away on November 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. Clara entered this life on May 14, 1948, in Orlando, Florida.

Clara received her cosmetology license from Hume Fogg High School in Nashville, Tennessee. She spent her life caring for her clients over the next 50 plus years. She also...

Nov 4, 2021

Peggy Jean Host, age 85 of Madison, passed away November 4, 2021. Peggy entered this life on March 16, 1936 in Eudora, AZ to the late Louie Thompson and Bertha Grady. She is survived by her daughter, Eugena Haynes.

Nov 1, 2021

Beverly Irene Brown, age 88 of Fairview, TN entered into eternity on November 1, 2021.

Beverly entered this life on July 13, 1933, in Nashville, TN, daughter to the late Melvin and Sadie Kemp.

A doting matriarch, Beverly filled her life with the love and memories she made with her large family. She loved fiercely...

Oct 31, 2021

Divina Ontiveros, age 76 of Franklin, TN, departed this life on October 31, 2021. Born to Marlyn Johnston and Mildred Castor, Divina entered this life on February 6, 1945 in Upland, CA.

Nashville Funeral & Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Ontiveros's cremation services. Please visit her tribute page to leave a message for the family.

Oct 30, 2021

James Chester "Jimmy" Pinson, III was born on August 2, 1969 and returned to his Father in Heaven on October 30, 2021. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents: James & Patricia Pinson; and his youngest sister: Patty Pinson Rushford.

Jimmy was loved and will be missed by his wife: Donna Pinson; son: James "Lil Man" (Haley)...

Oct 25, 2021

Walter Henry Johansson, age 85 of Old Hickory, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Walter entered this life April 7, 1936 to Gunnan H. Johansson and Mae B. Karpoe Johansson. He was the owner of an auto body repair shop for many years.

The family will conduct services at a...

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Hazel M. Dooley, age 56 of McEwin, passed away October 20, 2021 in Nashville. A native of Riverside, CA, she was the daughter of Bobby Ray Bottoms & Jeanine Robinson Bottoms.

Hazel's life will be celebrated at a later date by her family in CA.

Oct 19, 2021

Carol Jeanne Schraw, age 72 of Murfreesboro, passed away October 19, 2021 in Nashville.

She was the daughter of Albert Anderson and Jeanne Wideburg Anderson.

Carol is survived by two children: Derek Schraw of Brentwood and Jessica Dickey of Murfreesboro; as well as extended family.

Oct 17, 2021

Hurston Eugene Kelley, age 65 of Nunnelly, TN,  passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Hurston entered this life on June 1, 1956 in Maury County, TN, son to Hurston E. Kelley and Myra S. Harlow Kelley. He worked in the food service industry for a time.

The family...

Oct 15, 2021

Vicki Mills Brock, age 92 passed away October 15, 2021 in Franklin, TN.

The Morristown, TN native was the daughter of the late John and Effie Hines Mills and a journalist.

Her family will celebrate her life with services in East Tennessee at a later date.

Oct 12, 2021

Jean Carroll Russell, age 91 of Hendersonville, passed away in the evening hours of October 12, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Russell was a native of Sandersville, GA and daughter of the late Mack Bryant and Janet Sessions Carroll.

She earned a degree in Home Economics from the Georgia State Women’s College. Her love of...

Oct 9, 2021

Walter Campbell Thompson passed from this life in the morning hours of October 9, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Walter was born on October 23, 1937 and spent most of his life in Tennessee and Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy and Martha Granstaff Thompson; a brother: Bobby Thompson; a sister: Carolyn Thompson Sears Johnson;...

Oct 9, 2021

Conni Michelle Sears, age 52 of Antioch, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2021.

A native of Nashville, she was the daughter of Marjorie Yvonne Randall Sears, who preceded her in death, and Bobby Ray Sears who survives.

Conni was a beautiful young woman who had a passion for life, spending...

Oct 8, 2021

Terry M. Harris, age 72 of Brentwood, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 20, 2021.

Terry was the son of the late Ralph Morgan and Dorothy Byers Harris. He was a native of Indiana and retired as an IT Engineer with Hewlett Packard and General Motors.

He will be laid to rest in...

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Sara Wright Baker Eckert, 93 of Brentwood, TN, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2021. A native of Winchester, TN, Mrs. Eckert was the daughter of the late Willard and Tommie Wright Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Eckert; and daughter: Sharon Beth Eckert .

Sara and George shared a wonderful love story,...

Oct 6, 2021

Lucien Hunter Burkitt, Jr, age 73 of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 at the Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Hunter, as he was known, was the son of the late Lucien Hunter Burkitt, Sr and Jane Gwin Burkitt. He was raised on the family farm in the Cane Ridge community, where he grew up...

Oct 3, 2021

Gloria E. Hedrington, age 86 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2021. She is survived by her granddaughter, Reba Clarke. No services are scheduled at this time.