Obituaries
Samuel Green, Jr.
Nov 1, 2011
Born in Sumner Co., TN on May 29, 1957 Departed on November 1, 2011 and resided in Portland, TN
Samuel Cullen Green, Jr. age 54 of Portland, was born May 29, 1957 and was called home on November 1, 2011. Cullen was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ, involved in HATS of Sumner County, the Gallatin Saddle Club,...
Mary Rushing
Oct 30, 2011
Born in Greenfield, TN on June 5, 1948 Departed on October 30, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
RUSHING, Mary, age 63, of Nashville, born June 5, 1948; passed away October 30, 2011 after her fight with Cancer. Mary was a special woman and adored by many. She was blessed with a loving husband of 44 years, John. Her...

Helen Tuck
Oct 29, 2011
Born in Latham, AL on September 12, 1931 Departed on October 29, 2011 and resided in Brentwood, TN
TUCK, Helen S. age 80, Brentwood, October 29, 2011. Survived by her husband of 60 devoted years, William A. Tuck, Jr.; children, William A. Tuck III Christie, Paul Tuck Lisa, Janet Tuck, Robin Baker David; grandchildren, Nathan Andrea, Hannah, Wesley and...
Margaret Arnold
Oct 28, 2011
Born in Elmira, NY on November 29, 1921 Departed on October 28, 2011 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
Margaret Arnold, age 89 of Hendersonville passed away October 28, 2011. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles Arnold; parents, J. Max and Beulah Griffin; sisters, Dorothy and Florence; and brothers, Willard and Warren. She...

Mary Rhea
Oct 27, 2011
Born on February 7, 1918 Departed on October 27, 2011 and resided in Cumberland Furnace, TN
RHEA, Mary E. Pipkin- Age 93 years, formerly of West Nashville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011, in Dickson, Tenneessee. She is preceded in death children, Elmer "Boxie" Bringe, and Lois Marie McCord. Survived by children, Richard "Bud" Rhea, Robert "Bo" Rhea, Edward...
Dr. Rutherford
Oct 26, 2011
Born in Northport, AL on October 15, 1926 Departed on October 26, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
RUTHERFORD, Dr. Samuel Kenneth. Retired Nashville dentist Ken Rutherford died at his home Wednesday morning, 10/26/2011, suddenly and unexpectedly, albeit after a decade of ill health. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. He is survived by wife Mary...

Betty Carney
Oct 26, 2011
Born in Nashville, TN on September 30, 1934 Departed on October 26, 2011 and resided in Gallatin, TN
CARNEY, Betty Evone, age 77, passed away October 26, 2011. Betty was the owner of the Merle Norman store in Rivergate for many years. She was wonderful sister, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by parents, Glayden and Elizabeth...

Evelyn Valentine
Oct 24, 2011
Born in Savannah, TN on April 14, 1916 Departed on October 24, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
VALENTINE, Evelyn Bigbie, age 95, Nashville, passed away October 25, 2011. Mrs. Valentine was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Valentine; father, Ernest J. Bigbie; mother, Ethel Beckham Bigbie; sister, Frances Chance; sister, Mary Emma Sain; sister Jessie McNeill. She...
Mary Minton
Oct 24, 2011
Born in Franklin, TN on September 26, 1931 Departed on October 24, 2011 and resided in Fairview, TN
MINTON, Mary Ann Taylor, age 80, Fairview, October 24, 2011. Survived by her sons, Kenny Pearl, Steve Jane and Jimmy Mary Taylor; grandchildren, Joshua, Hollie Matt, Chelsie, Michael, Jessica, Matthew, Samantha, Lisa and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Emily and Riley; brother, William "Billy"...

Joseph Meadows
Oct 24, 2011
Born in Athens, AL on June 14, 1924 Departed on October 24, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
MEADOWS, Joseph E. – Born on June 14, 1924, passed away on October 23, 2011, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lena Barksdale Meadows; wife, Christine and their son, David Meadows; wife,...
Donna Scarbrough
Oct 23, 2011
Born in Elgin, IA on September 14, 1935 Departed on October 23, 2011 and resided in Shelbyville, TN
SCARBROUGH, Donna M. Age 76 of Shelbyville, a successful businesswoman in Smyrna for more than 30 years, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Alive Hospice in Nashville after an extended illness. Ms. Scarbrough was born in Elgin, Iowa, on September...
Julia Christiansen
Oct 22, 2011
Born in Dickson, TN on March 14, 1926 Departed on October 22, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
CHRISTIANSEN, Julia Judy Capps, Potter, Age 85. Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born March 14, 1926. Preceded in death by husband, James D. Potter, who passed away December 3, 1973 and husband, Alan Bob Christiansen, who passed away August 19, 2009, Daughter...
William Yarbrough
Oct 22, 2011
Born in Nashville, TN on September 23, 1942 Departed on October 22, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
YARBROUGH, William Edward went to be with the Lord on Sat. Oct. 22, 2011 at age 69. He was born on Sept. 23, 1942 in Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Verner H. Yarbrough, Sr. and the late...
Harry Tarpley, Sr.
Oct 21, 2011
Born in High Schoals, GA on June 7, 1936 Departed on October 21, 2011 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
TARPLEY, Harry Arnold Sr., age 75 passed away October 21, 2011. Harry was the founder of H&T Carpet. He was a long time member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church and the Bluegrass Country Club. He is preceded in death by...
Lorena Stevens
Oct 21, 2011
Born in Williamson County, TN on December 26, 1926 Departed on October 21, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
STEVENS, Lorena McCord – Age 84 of Nashville passed away on October 21, 2011. Mrs. Stevens was a very big hearted, selfless, loving woman. Mrs. Stevens and Sonny kept 16 foster children throughout their lives along with their own 5...
Robert Brugman
Oct 21, 2011
Born in Detroit, MI on October 17, 1931 Departed on October 21, 2011 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
BRUGMAN, Robert William, age 80, passed away October 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on October 17, 1931 in Detroit Michigan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. In his younger years he...
Stanley Johnson
Oct 20, 2011
Born in Bladen County, NC on October 18, 1927 Departed on October 20, 2011 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
Johnson, Stanley Ainsworth, age 84, passed away October 20, 2011 at Westmoreland Care and Rehab in Westmoreland, TN. Stanley was born October, 18, 1927 in Bladen County North Carolina. He was the son of the late Samuel and Rosa Mae...
George Hodge, Jr.
Oct 18, 2011
Born in Nashville, TN on January 26, 1925 Departed on October 18, 2011 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
George Frank Hodge, Jr. age 86 of Hendersonville, passed away October 18, 2011. Mr. Hodge was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ozment Hodge. Survivors include his daughter, Dianne...

Ashley Burnett
Oct 18, 2011
Born in Hendersonville, TN on July 3, 1983 Departed on October 18, 2011 and resided in Westmoreland, TN
Ashley Gegner Burnett, age 28 of Westmoreland passed away October 18, 2011. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandfather, George "Leo" Jackson, and Bob Gegner; and great-grandparents, Lawson McNeese, Sr. and Ruby Lee McNeese, and Woody and Mary Denson. She...
Daniel Edwards
Oct 17, 2011
Born in Dickson Co., TN on June 15, 1921 Departed on October 17, 2011 and resided in Portland, TN
Daniel Boyd Edwards, age 90 of Portland passed away October 17, 2011. Mr. Edwards joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served with the Marines throughout the South Pacific in World War II; he was a 32nd degree Mason and...
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