Obituaries

Nov 3, 2022

Jane Durkin, 77, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Jane was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1945. She graduated from Technical High School and was married to Joseph Durkin on September 17, 1966, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Joe and Jane were lucky enough to spend 55 years...

Oct 31, 2022

Steven Martin Tillett, 65, passed away on October 31, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1957, in Knoxville, TN to parents Albert Samuel Martin Tillett and Dolores Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his parents Albert Samuel Martin Tillett and Dolores Brooks Tillett and by his son, Geoffrey Todd Tillett.

Survived by his wife,...

Oct 30, 2022

“If I die from cancer, the fight is not a loss, but a draw!” - Jake

On October 30th, 2022, Jacob Ryan LaTourrette; loving Fiancé, brother and best friend passed away at the age of 42 surrounded by his loving family. An infantryman and combat veteran, Jake was deployed with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 31st...

Oct 29, 2022

DAVIS, Ellen Claire - Age 98.  October 29, 2022.

Ellen Claire was born May 30, 1924, to Ruth and Paul Wain. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Tom, and daughters, Julia Davis Camp and Diane Davis Rourk.  Ellen Claire is survived by her sister, Mary Ruth Ray, three grandchildren, Jonathan (Nanette)...

Oct 21, 2022

Robert Lyndon Price was born June 15,1946 in Decatur Illinois. He spent most of his life in California where he and his wife of 59 years, Lynn, raised two beautiful children and ran a business together, Dorado Press, Inc. Robert and Lynn moved to Murfreesboro, TN after retiring where they have lived for 12 years. Robert leaves his wife,...

Oct 20, 2022

Eric Dartez Taylor, age 58 of Nashville, TN, passed away on October 20, 2022.

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

Oct 19, 2022

Lisa “Lee” Elmore age 58 of White House, TN, peacefully passed away on 10/19/22.

Lee was born on 10/30/63 to Henry and Mary Elmore in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from Fulton High School and worked in various industries.

In 1998, she met her spouse, Lisa Brookover at church while living in Knoxville. Lee and Lisa...

Oct 19, 2022

Sandra Kaye Wall, 64, of Nashville, TN, passed away on October 19, 2022.

Sandy was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 17, 1958. She had a career in interior design and had a passion for art and décor.

Sandy is survived by her parents, Bill and Jan Wall; her children, Anne Devers (Brandon), Michael Panthofer,...

Oct 18, 2022

Robin L Erwin, 56, of Nashville, TN passed away October 18, 2022. Her husband Jim “Beau” Erwin was at her side.

Robin succumbed to complications from injuries caused by a single-person motorcycle accident.

Robin was predeceased by her father, Robert Stringer. She is survived by her husband, James Erwin, her mother, Carrolyn Stringer, her brother...

Oct 17, 2022

Geoffrey Christopher Achtmann, age 52 of Madison, TN, passed away on October 17, 2022.

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

Oct 13, 2022

Jimmy O’Neal Gatlin

Nashville, Tennessee

February 24, 1938 – October 13, 2022

Jimmy O’Neal Gatlin, age 84, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2022.

Jimmy was born on February 24, 1938 in Lake City, Arkansas to Elmer and...

Oct 12, 2022

Kathryn I. Kane "Kathy", age 81, of Portland, Tennessee, peacefully went to her rest after her long battle with Alzheimer's on October 12, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1940 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Herman and Marjorie McCurdy. She would later be blessed with loving foster parents, Ralph and Phoebe Smith, who were foundational in shaping her lifelong...

Oct 10, 2022

Donna Wallace Berg, aged 70 of Franklin, TN passed away on October 10, 2022.  She was born to parents A.V. Wallace and O'oean Husley on March 24, 1952.

Oct 10, 2022

Pasha Lashante Hodges, aged 28, of Nashville, TN, passed away on October 10, 2022.  She was born on May 26, 1994 to Kiwantis Bates.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022.  Information for the service will be given by the family.

Oct 4, 2022

Gary N. Stringer, 78, of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Centennial Medical Center. Gary was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 5, 1944, to parents Lloyd and Mai Stringer. He was raised in Bold Springs, Tennessee as the youngest of five siblings.

At the young age of 10 he was given...

Oct 3, 2022

Darlee D. Dodson, 78, passed away on October 3, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1944, in Woodbury, TN to parents Warren Dixon and Eliza Dixon (Spurlock).

She is proceeded in death by her son Tyson Dodson and parents.

She is survived by her beloved husband Fred Dodson and sons John and Lance Dodson....

Oct 2, 2022

Laura Norville Reichel, 44, of Nashville, TN passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born on November 7, 1977, in Alamo, TN to parents Jerry and Betty Norville.

She is survived by her husband James Reichel.

Sep 25, 2022

Dana Lorraine Kirby, aged 21 of Nashville, TN, died on 25 Sep 2022.  Gone too soon leaving behind her mother Aimee (Brandon) Rice, brother Kyle Douglas, Grandparents Jon and Brenda Dempsey, Great-Grandparents Albert and Shannon Hunt, Uncle Matthew Murphy, Aunt Caroline (LaMont) Small, her cousins Dallas, Jade, and Ben.  She was adored by many friends.  A bright star extinguished too...

Sep 25, 2022

James Paul Stafford, 55, of Lafayette TN, died on 25 Sep 2022.  He was born to parents James Carl Stafford and Syble Hensley Stafford on 31 Jan 1967.

Sep 25, 2022

Kelly Louise Martin, 42, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on September 25, 2022. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 22, 1980.

Kelly was a graduate of Springfield High School in Robertson County, and she went on to earn her associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Volunteer State Community College and her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from...