Obituaries

Jack Richard Lester

Jack Richard Lester

Jan 9, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Lester family however saddened to note the passing of Jack Richard Lester, age 84 of Lebanon, Tennessee on Friday, January 9, 2026.

"Blessed are you, Lord our God, creator of life, Savior to the downtrodden, who has prepared for us a home in heaven. I have finished the race."

Paula Inez Pierce

Paula Inez Pierce

Jan 6, 2026

Paula I. Pierce, 78, passed away on January 6, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Memphis, TN, Paula grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and moved around quite a bit before making Alabaster, Alabama her long time home of 40 years. After retiring, she went on to spend her remaining days with family in Nashville, TN, at one...

Barbara Allen Davis

Barbara Allen Davis

Jan 6, 2026

In the early hours of the January 6, 2026, Barbara Allen Davis crossed over to her final destination to be with our Lord and savior.

Born on Oct. 3, 1939, her life journey included significant challenges, and like all individuals, she had both strengths and flaws. Barbara will be remembered by those whose lives she touched in a meaningful way. Barbara’s...

Geneva Arline Heskett

Geneva Arline Heskett

Jan 4, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Heskett family however saddened to note the passing of Geneva Arline Heskett, age 79 of Big Sandy, Tennessee on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Jerry H Smiley

Jerry H Smiley

Jan 3, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Smiley family however saddened to note the passing of Jerry H. Smiley, age 74 of Nashville, Tennessee.

Stephen Carey Holt

Stephen Carey Holt

Jan 3, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Holt family however saddened to note the passing of Stephen Carey Holt, age 64 of Castalian Springs, TN on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Jeffrey Alan Tucker

Jeffrey Alan Tucker

Jan 2, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Tucker family however saddened to note the passing of Jeffrey Alan Tucker, age 70 of Hermitage, Tennessee.

Tammy Janeen Orton

Tammy Janeen Orton

Jan 2, 2026

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Orton family however saddened to note the passing of Tammy Janeen Orton, age 61 of Fayetteville, TN on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Michael Ray Dickerson

Michael Ray Dickerson

Dec 30, 2025

Pawpaw

Michael Ray Dickerson Sr., age 69, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Portland, Tennessee. He was born on March 1, 1956, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Cordell and Dovie Dickerson.

Michael was married to the love of his life, Kathy Dickerson, for 52 years. Their marriage was a true testament to love, commitment, and partnership. Together they built a...

Jack Chaplin Gains

Jack Chaplin Gains

Dec 27, 2025

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Gains family however saddened to note the passing of Jack C. Gains on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Gail Hodges Lackey

Gail Hodges Lackey

Dec 22, 2025

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Lackey family however saddened to note the passing of Gail Hodges Lackey, age 81 of Nashville, Tennessee.

Marian Wilma Carpenter

Marian Wilma Carpenter

Dec 21, 2025

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Carpenter family however saddened to note the passing of Marian Wilma Carpenter, age 92 of Cane Ridge, Tennessee.

Myrtle Louise Ingerson

Myrtle Louise Ingerson

Dec 20, 2025

Myrtle Louise Ingerson, age 77 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, December 21, 1947

Graduated from Caney High School, Caney, Kansas, 1965

Graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, 1977

Graduated from Peabody College for Teachers with Master's in Library Science, 1978

Librarian at Western Georgia University, Carrollton, Georgia, until December 6, 1981.

Research Librarian at Phillips Petroleum Company,...

Raymonde Georgette (Coullon) Gatlin

Raymonde Georgette (Coullon) Gatlin

Dec 20, 2025

Raymonde Georgette (Coullon) Gatlin

Raymonde was born April 2, 1934 in Châtelaillon-Plage, France to Raymond and Marthe Coullon and was known to family and close friends as “Monette.” She passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Monette worked for the U.S government in France, where she met her husband, Jimmy. They married in 1959. She steadfastly supported...

Peter Michael Hoppie

Peter Michael Hoppie

Dec 17, 2025

Peter “Pete” Michael Hoppie, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, surrounded by those he loved most. His life was defined by his deep love for people, his devotion to family, and his commitment to serving others.

A devoted husband, Pete Hoppie, shared a life of love, faith, and partnership with his wife, Anita Woolwine. He was a proud...

Richard Alan Hulan

Richard Alan Hulan

Dec 11, 2025

Richard Alan Hulan was born on October 12, 1964, and departed from us on December 11, 2025. Alan was a loving, quiet country boy who loved his family deeply. He was born to Preston Hulan and Peggy Hulan, the second child of the coupling following his eldest sister, Denise. Alan loved spending time with his grandparents, Mabel and Jack Toler,...

Ramzee Xzavier Robles

Ramzee Xzavier Robles

Dec 10, 2025

The staff of Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Robles family however saddened to note the passing of Ramzee Xzavier Robles, age 19 of Casa Grande, AZ.

Charles Edgar Jones Jr.

Charles Edgar Jones Jr.

Dec 10, 2025

Charles Edgar (Eddie) Jones, Jr. passed away on December 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, on his 81st birthday, after a short battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Charles Edgar Jones, Sr. and Lucy Weakley Jones, who preceded him in death.

Born on December 10, 1944, in Nashville, Eddie graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1962, where he was...

Nancy Evelyn Thacker

Nancy Evelyn Thacker

Dec 10, 2025

The staff of Nashville Cremation Center is honored to serve the Thacker family however saddened to note the passing of Nancy Evelyn Thacker, age 77 of Nashville, Tennessee.

Sharon Renee Courtney

Sharon Renee Courtney

Dec 9, 2025

Sharon Renee Courtney, age 64, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by love.

Sharon was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a woman remembered for her warm spirit, her love of animals, and the faith that anchored her life.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 29 years, Mark Courtney; her parents,...