Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Charles L. Williams, age 81 of Antioch, TN passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022.  He was born July 27, 1941, to the late Leonard Williams and Alma Woods Williams.  He is survived by daughter Bridget (Randy) Jackson, daughter Kim (Scott) Craighead, granddaughter Lacey (Carl) Reynolds, great grandson Lucas Reynolds, sister Shirley Culbertson, nephews Ronnie Williams, Donnie...

Sep 13, 2022

James T. Bell, age 63, communications specialist, formerly of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away September 13, 2022 in the Nashville area.

A service is pending in Bristol. Tributes and condolences may  be posted on the Nashville Funeral and Cremation's website.

Sep 9, 2022

Karen Elizabeth Claytor, 42, of Nashville TN, passed away Friday September 9, 2022 at Saint Thomas Midtown hospital.  She was born August 8, 1980 in Waynesboro VA, daughter of Sharon Kaye Claytor and the late Michael Wayne Claytor.  Karen graduated from Stuarts Draft Highschool and received her diploma in 1998.  In addition to her father, she is preceded in...

Sep 6, 2022

James Milton Lanius, a life-long servant of God and preacher of the Gospel, died on September 6, 2022. He was 84 years old when he passed away from pneumonia at Alive Hospice in the company of his beloved wife of 58 years, Janis Lanius.

James graduated from Lipscomb University and was drafted into the United States Army...

Aug 30, 2022

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, John C. Freeman, 77, passed away peacefully at home in Hendersonville, TN surrounded by his family.

John Freeman is survived by Lucy Freeman, daughter Kellie, sons Andrew Freeman and Ben Haley, grandsons Nick and AJ, great granddaughter Harper, and sister-in-law Lydia Delgado.

John Freeman was best known for his teachings...

Aug 29, 2022

Sarah Ruth Hulsey, age 89 of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 29th, 2022. Sarah entered this life on April 19th, 1933 in Lynville, TN.

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

Aug 25, 2022

Jeanne G. Norris, 84, of Nashville Tennessee, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022.  She was born in Naylor, Georgia on January 3, 1938. Jeanne called Nashville, Tennessee her home for nearly fifty years.  Jeanne worked for the State of Tennessee – Office of Criminal Justice Programs for 25 years.

Jeanne was a bright, creative, kind, and outgoing...

Aug 23, 2022

Eva Marie (Troutman) Bright, 88 years, of Nashville, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born in Seaman, Ohio, on December 16, 1933. She married Donald Bright on June 28, 1951, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Eva was the Administrative Office Manager for Union Carbide in Cincinnati, Ohio for 16 years. She was also an active member...

Aug 17, 2022

Mrs. Anita L. (Brundage) Corwin passed unexpectedly Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 after suffering a stroke.  Born November 17, 1946 to Harry and Marie (Hopkins) Brundage in Port Allegany, PA, Anita graduated from Port Allegany High School, Class of 1964 and married Robert F. Corwin Sr December 31 of that same year.  She was also a graduate of Jamestown Community...

Aug 15, 2022

Drago Novakovic, age 67 of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 15th, 2022. Born to Dragan and Milka Novakovic, Drago entered this life on April 26th, 1955 in Croatia.

Left to cherish his memory is his niece, Lana (Milo) Starcevic.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Novakovic's services. Please...

Aug 14, 2022

Thomas Allan Brehmer, age 33 of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 14th, 2022. Born to Ronald Brehmer and Deon Hunt, Thomas entered this life on July 2nd, 1989 in Casper, WY.

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

Aug 13, 2022

William "Dee" White was a loving husband, father, and mentor. He was born on April 14, 1947, in Cleveland, TN to William Donald White and Joyce Berry White. Dee moved to Nashville to attend David Lipscomb College (BA) and later graduate school at the University of Tennessee (MS). It was in Nashville that one evening while leading a prayer...

Aug 12, 2022

Carol Una Little, age 82 of Nashville, TN, departed this life on August 12th, 2022. Born to Clyde and Jewel Nutt, Carol entered this life on November 24th, 1939 in Sanford, FL.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Danielle Marshall and Michelle (Bobby) Cudd.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted...

Aug 10, 2022

Paul Michael Brakefield, 66, passed away on August 10, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1955 to parents Ellis Clayton Brakefield and Maddie Qualls.

He is survived by his son Michael Brakefield.

Aug 6, 2022

Kimberly Shepardson, 62, retired of Goodspring, TN passed away on August 6, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Michael Shepardson, 2 daughters Raven Shepardson of Louisiana and LaShon Walton (Justin) of Alabama, three grandchildren Mayson, Levi and Emory and Mother Arrene Bona of Pulaski, TN. Kimberly...

Aug 6, 2022

Forrest Glenn Butler, age 69 of Whites Creek, Tennessee passed away from this life August 6, 2022. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts. She was preceded in death by her father Henry Edward Lumsden and mother Caroline Elam Lumsden. She is survived by her children Tammy Dunn (Matt) and Thomas Butler (Amber) of Missouri; her brother Henry Lumsden...

Aug 4, 2022

Earl Morris Calahan, age 83 of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 4th, 2022. Born to Robert and Virginia Calahan, Earl entered this life on July 10th, 1939 in Shelbyville, TN.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Lisa Thune.

Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Calahan's services....

Jul 31, 2022

Sheila Kay Ray, age 61 of Antioch, TN, passed away on July 31st, 2022. Born to Arnold and Betty Fletcher, Sheila entered this life on August 3rd, 1960 in Elwood, IN.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Josh Ray, Amber Ray, Heather Ray, Brittany Ray, Brooke Ray and their many children.

Nashville Funeral...

Jul 27, 2022

Raymond L. Rankin passed away on July 27,2022. He is survived by loving wife Mary(Jane),his daughter Janet and her husband Bob and grandsons Bobby and Matthew Lenaham. His two brothers Bill and Jim and their wives and children. His four stepchildren Dan (deceased), Amy, Doug, and Daryl. His sister in law Judy Hankison and close friends Pam and Carmen...

Jul 25, 2022

Sandra Sims Myers passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, from heart failure. She died comfortably just a month shy of her 88th birthday.

Born in Charlotte, NC, Sandra grew up in Dalton, GA, where her family was involved in the textile industry. After high school, she moved to Atlanta, GA to attend Oglethorpe University and made Atlanta...