Obituaries

Beverly Brown

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...

Divina Ontiveros

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.

James Pinson, Iii

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)...

Walter Johansson

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...

Hazel Dooley

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.

Carol Schraw

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.

Hurston Kelley

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...

Vicki Brock

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.

Jean Russell

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...

Walter Thompson

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;...

Conni Sears

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...

Terry Harris

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...

Sara Eckert

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,...

Hunter Burkitt

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...

Gloria Hedrington

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.

Donald Imm

Oct 1, 2021

Donald William Imm, age 61 of Athens, Georgia passed away October 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Martin. Services will be conducted at a later date in Georgia.

Roy Hayter

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Roy Hilliard Hayter, age 96 of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Nashville.

Mr. Hayter was born in Wichita Falls, TX but grew up in SW Virginia and Kingsport, TN and was the son of the late Campbell H. & Bonnie Todd Hayter.

He was a sample clerk...

Patricia Puckett

Sep 29, 2021

Patricia L. Puckett, age 63 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away September 29, 2021. Family services will be conducted at a later date.

Mary Williams

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Jo Williams, age 76 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away September 28, 2021. She is survived by her niece, Sarah Kinison of Mount Vernon, Illinois. No services are scheduled at this time.

Diane Fite

Sep 28, 2021

Diane Louise Fite, age 63 of Nashville passed away September 28, 2021. Family services will be conducted at a later date.