Obituaries
John Mercer
Jul 3, 2012
Born in Nashville, TN on November 10, 1938 Departed on July 3, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
Mercer, John Ernest, age 73 of Nashville born November 10, 1938; passed away July 3, 2012. Johnny had two passions, baking and sports. He ran and was passed down the family bakery, Lem's Country Kitchen. We still hear people say, "those...
James Kilgore
Jul 3, 2012
Born in Chatsworth, GA on August 31, 1943 Departed on July 3, 2012 and resided in Lebannon, TN
KILGORE, James Larry – of Lebanon, TN passed away July 3, 2012 at the age of 68. Mr. Kilgore is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Beulah Thompson Kilgore; one sister, Patsy Kilgore; brothers, Charles, "Buddy," and Wayne Kilgore;...
Dorothy King
Jul 3, 2012
Born in Springfield, TN on February 23, 1923 Departed on July 3, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
KING, Dorothy Jeanne Powell-age 89 passed away July 3, 2012. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Goodlettsville and a current long time member of Bluegrass Baptist Church in Hendersonville. She was a leader in the drive...
Robert Butler, Jr.
Jul 2, 2012
Born in Gainsboro, TN on August 21, 1926 Departed on July 2, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
BUTLER, Robert Leslie, "Jr." – Age 85 of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2012. Jr had a great sense of humor and was a man that never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors and all...

Wallace Wilson
Jul 2, 2012
Born in Springfield, TN on October 25, 1913 Departed on July 2, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
WILSON, Wallace C. "Tip" – Age 98 years, passed away July 2, 2012. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene where he was an usher for many years, and also a member of the King's Men. Mr....
Draper Cook
Jun 30, 2012
Born in Jackson CO., TN on October 12, 1932 Departed on June 30, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
Cook, Draper C. age 79. June 30, 2012 Retiree of "Nashville Ford Glass Plant." . Survived by; wife Betty Cox Cook of 56 years, children Vicki Cook & special friend Bett Shoun, Quinn Cook & wife Kim Thiry Cook, grandchildren...
Carlos Watson
Jun 30, 2012
Born on May 10, 1929 Departed on June 30, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
WATSON, Carlos Dean – Age 83, Hendersonville, TN passed away June 30, 2012. He was a member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ and UAW, retiring from the Ford Glass Plant after 30 years of service. Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his...
James Taylor, Jr.
Jun 29, 2012
Born in Nashville, TN on September 1, 1951 Departed on June 29, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
TAYLOR Jr., James T.-age 60, passed away June 29, 2012. James was a retired Electrician who excelled in his field and was admired by his colleagues. He was an avid fisherman who also loved line dancing and country music. He was...
James Corcoran
Jun 29, 2012
Born in Chicago, IL on June 22, 1915 Departed on June 29, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
CORCORAN, James E. - Age 97, returned home June 29, 2012. Born June 22, 1915 in Chicago. Preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Antoinette; parents, Michael and Rose Rogan; brothers, Thomas Catherine, Raymond Wanda, Robert, J. Eugene Bing; sister...

Ronald Gilliam
Jun 29, 2012
Born in Memphis, TN on January 3, 2012 Departed on June 29, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
GILLIAM, Ronald Keith – Age 57, of Nashville TN, passed away on June 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Clara Gilliam. He is survived by his sister, Paulette Dennis Gregory and niece, Shelley Hargis. A...
E. Yambrick
Jun 28, 2012
Born in Gainsboro, TN on May 16, 1933 Departed on June 28, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
YAMBRICK, E. Ruth –age 79, of Hendersonville lost her battle with cancer on June 28, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Armor and Elizabeth Burton; son, Larry Yambrick and sisters, Evelyn Agee and Margorie Dillard. She is survived...
Roy Rowe
Jun 27, 2012
Born in South Fork, PA on July 28, 1924 Departed on June 27, 2012 and resided in Gallatin, TN
ROWE, Roy-age 87, passed away June 27, 2012. Roy was a long time member of the American Legion of Gallatin, TN. He retired from TVA with over 30 years of service. He will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Tom Vilt
Jun 26, 2012
Born in Oak Park, IL on August 20, 1951 Departed on June 26, 2012 and resided in Franklin, TN
VILT, Tom Lawrence- Age 60, Nashville, June 26, 2012. Preceded in death by his step-son, Brian Wood; mother, Josephine Vilt. Survived by wife, Betty Vilt; step-daughter, Rebecca Wood; father, Joe Vilt; brother, Joseph Vilt Joyce; sister, Carolyn Heinrich Eugene; nephew,...
Evelyn Veach
Jun 26, 2012
Born in Williamson County, TN on March 9, 1930 Departed on June 26, 2012 and resided in Antioch, TN
VEACH, Evelyn- Age 82, Antioch, June 26, 2012. She was a long time member of Harpeth First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James Veach. Survived by her sisters, Robbie Skinner William and Betty Glenn Robert; brothers, Earl...

Peggy Stewart
Jun 26, 2012
Born in Nashville, TN on July 4, 1934 Departed on June 26, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
STEWART, Peggy Delois. Age 77. June 26, 2012. Preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Wilson. Survived by husband, Robert L. Stewart; children, Barry Stewart, Tim Stewart, Jill Stewart; father, Wallace Wilson; ;sister, Joyce Bernard Street; grandchildren, Adam Stewart, Paige Cameron...
Walter Johnson
Jun 26, 2012
Born in Nashville, TN on May 27, 1933 Departed on June 26, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
JOHNSON, Walter Perry - passed away June 26, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, William B. and Nola Vanatta Johnson; sisters, Margaret Arney and Bessie Redmond; brother, William Clarence Johnson. Survived by wife, Rebecca Anne Hightower Johnson, of 55 years; niece,...
Gail Porter
Jun 26, 2012
Born in Louisville, KY on August 25, 1934 Departed on June 26, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
PORTER, Gail C. "Me Me" – Age 77 of Hendersonville went to home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2012. Ms. Porter was a generous, loving, compassionate, protective, witty woman that treasured her family. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and...
Virginia Smith
Jun 25, 2012
Born in Lyles, TN on April 5, 1935 Departed on June 25, 2012 and resided in Dickson, TN
SMITH, Virginia Ray "Pat"- Age 77, Dickson, June 25, 2012. Survived by her husband, Thomas E. Smith; children, Ronnie Sullivan, Eddie Sullivan Susan and Patsy Smith; grandchildren, Brandy Howell Gary and April Sullivan Anthony Cesario; great-grandchildren, Lane Howell and Aiden Cesario....

Carol Dietrich
Jun 25, 2012
Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on August 31, 1937 Departed on June 25, 2012 and resided in Nashville, TN
DIETRICH, Carol- Age 74, Nashville, June 25, 2012. Preceded in death by her son, Robert F. Dietrich III, Major USMC; mother, Pauline Rowland. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Dietrich; granddaughter, Kari McCord Chris; great-grandchildren, Cayden and Kendell...
Cole Parrott
Jun 25, 2012
Born in Hendersonville, TN on April 10, 1991 Departed on June 25, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN
PARROTT, Cole – Age 21 of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2012. Cole was a gentle soul, with a smile that would light up a room. He was a genuine, kind, big-hearted, artistic, good listener, brother,...
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