Obituaries
Michelle Green
Jan 2, 2022
Michelle Jene Green, age 54 of Watertown, TN, passed away on January 1, 2022. Michelle was born on February 1, 1967 in Durham, NC.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted to handle Ms. Green's cremation services. Please visit her tribute page to leave a thoughtful note for the family.
Phyllis Tessier
Jan 2, 2022
Phyllis Tessier passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2022 after a brief illness. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by chidlren, Crystal Kelley and Henry Tessier; grandchildren, Aurora and Athena Creel, KaseyJo Tessier, and JohnnyLee Haynes; and significant other Bob Zeigler.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with...
Ricky Escue
Jan 1, 2022
Ricky Dale Escue passed away January 1, 2022. He was a native Nashvillian that will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Ricky is predeceased by his parents Billy and Peggy Escue. He is survived by his 4 sisters, Rita Perry, Wanda Evan, Patricia "Sissy" Escue, and Regina "Gina" Milliken.
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Michael Craddock
Jan 1, 2022
Michael Shane Craddock, age 41 of 215 Knolls Place, Nashville, TN, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Michael was born in Davidson County on November 24, 1980. He then went on to receive his GED and made a career specializing in central heating and air for Interstate Central Heat and Air. Michael was a member of Men of Valor...

Erin Draper
Dec 31, 2021
Erin Draper passed away December 31, 2021. She leaves by parents, Michael and Kerrie Draper, a son.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with handling Ms. Draper's arrangements. Please visit her tribute page to leave a thoughtful note for the family.
Vance Cummings
Dec 27, 2021
Vance C. Cummings, 64, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away December 26, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Vance leaves behind his mother, Carolyn Brown, sisters Marilyn Wilson and Joy Foley (Mike) of Bowling Green, Rhonda Davis and Shawn Cummings of Lindseyville, two children, Philip Cummings of Marietta, Georgia and Alison Miller (Matt) of Bowling Green, one Grandson, William Miller, the...
Mary Basgall
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Ellen Basgall, 74, died on December 27 in Nashville, TN while trying to cross a busy street. A resident of Nashville since 2001, she was born January 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Buanno and Daniel Tetlow, her sister Donna Darrow, husband Del Basgall, and son Carl Scott Basgall....
John Hicks
Dec 25, 2021
Known as “Cotton” to his colleagues and Kevin to his friends and family, John Hicks was born and raised in Nashville. A man of character, he’d be the first to help with a project, move, ride, or especially a repair, as he could fix anything. A full-hearted soul from his earliest days, he protected his classmates, loved...
Frederick Brooks
Dec 24, 2021
Frederick Brooks, passed away on December 24, 2021. He loved reading and poetry.
Fredie Braswell
Dec 23, 2021
On Thursday December 23, Fredie L. Braswell was called home to be with the Lord in his own bed, surrounded by the people he loved the most. We all lost a good one that day. To know ol’ Fred, or Poppaw, or Pops (just don’t call him “Fat Pappy” or he’ll fake getting mad at you, especially to his...
Mary Lamia
Dec 22, 2021
Mary Patricia Lamia, age 77 of Nashville, TN, passed away on December 22, 2021. Born to Norman Jacobsen and Ailene O'Connell, Mary entered this life on June 1, 1944 in Bronx, NY. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Elizabeth and nephew, Chris.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Lamia's cremation...
Ronald Mierzwinski
Dec 22, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Mierzwinski, passed away after a brief illness. He is survived by his mother, Judith Mierzwinski of Lyons, Illinois.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation are honored to be entrusted with handling Mr. Mierzwinski's arrangements. Please visit his tribute page to leave a thoughtful note for the family.
Joseph Durkin
Dec 18, 2021
Joseph James Durkin, 77, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1944. Joseph, or Joe to those who knew him best, graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Scranton, PA. Joe attended Fairleigh Dickenson University before serving 3 years as a communications specialist for the United...

Curtis Faucett
Dec 15, 2021
Curtis Emmett Faucett, 83, of Baxter, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born November 26, 1938 in Richmond, IN to Emmett and Katie Faucett. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Faucett. The family will conduct services at a later date.
Nashville Funeral and Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Faucett's services. Please...
Ronald Gay
Dec 11, 2021
Ronald L. Gay, 67, of West Paducah, Ky died Saturday December 11, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ronald was a member of Lovelaceville Baptist Church and was retired from the McCracken County Road Department.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Gay, daughter, Linley Wright, Granddaughter, Chaney Inman, sisters Kathy Shelton...
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