Obituaries

Bobby Haddix Jr.

Nov 17, 2021

Bobby "Bob" Gene Haddix Jr. was born March 18, 1959 and went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2021. Bobby was born in south Florida and chose Nashville as his home many years ago. Bobby was a local painter and a creative handyman. He was nostalgic and loved listening to music. Bobby was a quiet man who...

Mays Stinson

Nov 12, 2021

Mays H. Stinson, age 94 of Nashville, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.

A Navy veteran, he was also employed by Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Courts where he served 34 years as a court officer for the Sixth Circuit Courts before retiring in 1999.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herschel Stinson and Janie...

Trula Davis

Nov 10, 2021

Trula Papuchis Davis, age 94 of Brentwood, departed this life November 10, 2021 in the comfort of her residence. Born to the late Eustus Papuchis and Edith Avery, Trula entered this life on January 18, 1927. She spent her life as an educator and she will be greatly missed. Trula is survived by her husband and three children.

David Stevens

Nov 9, 2021

David Wayne Stevens, age 70 of Ashland City, TN, departed this life on November 9, 2021. Born to J Stevens and Ruby Kulow, David entered this life on March 14, 1951 in Liberal, KS. David spent time in the National Guard and also as a carpenter. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sue Stevens.

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James Yearian

Nov 8, 2021

James Oscar Yearian, age 62 of Portland, TN, passed away on November 8, 2021. Born to John Yearian and Stella Bailey, James entered this life on May 17, 1959 in West Virginia.

Nashville Funeral & Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Yearian's cremation services. Please visit his tribute page to leave a message for the family.

Jackie Gainous

Nov 8, 2021

Jackie Dale Gainous, age 46 of Springfield, passed away November 8, 2021. Jackie entered this life on June 14, 1975 in Springfield, TN. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tiffany Gainous and mother, Nellie Gainous.

Neil Tinsley

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Neil Steven Tinsley, age 65 of Liberty, TN, passed away on November 7, 2021 in the Tennessee Valley Health Care of Nashville.

A native of Detroit, MI, Neil was the son of Donald Keith Tinsley and Beverly Esch Tinsley. He was a business owner and a veteran of the United States Marines.

Neil was...

Joanne Price

Nov 6, 2021

Joanne Inez Price, age 81 of Springville, TN, passed away on November 6, 2021. Born to Ben Runyon and Inez Graves, Joanne entered this life on June 18, 1940 in Cottage Grove, OR. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Stephen (Kim) Price.

Nashville Funeral & Cremation is honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Price's cremation services....

Charles Ellis

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Charles William Ellis, age 71 of Nashville, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Residence at Alive Hospice.

The Nashville native was the son of the late William Leon and Ivy Mae Ellis. He was a truck driver and delivery scheduler for Kroger for many years.

He will...

Clara Coleman

Nov 5, 2021

Clara Ruth (Smith) Coleman, age 73 of Madison, passed away on November 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. Clara entered this life on May 14, 1948, in Orlando, Florida.

Clara received her cosmetology license from Hume Fogg High School in Nashville, Tennessee. She spent her life caring for her clients over the next 50 plus years. She also...

Peggy Host

Nov 4, 2021

Peggy Jean Host, age 85 of Madison, passed away November 4, 2021. Peggy entered this life on March 16, 1936 in Eudora, AZ to the late Louie Thompson and Bertha Grady. She is survived by her daughter, Eugena Haynes.

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...