Obituaries

Robert Ray Burley

Robert Ray Burley

Jul 20, 2017

Robert Ray Burley, age 79, of Lynnville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 217 at his residence.

Robert was born on January 4, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Herbert Burley and Ireta Rupright. He served in the United States Air Force. He was retired from the YMCA in Houston, Texas as a maintenance technician.

Robert is survived by his...

Daniel Gonzales

Daniel Gonzales

Jul 8, 2017

Daniel Gonzales, age 90, of Franklin passed away on July 8, 2017 at The Waters of Smyrna in Smyrna, TN.

Daniel was born on June 9, 1927 to the late Matilde Gonzales and Diega Rodriquez Gonzales in Barstow, Texas. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and served as an elder for several decades. Daniel was dearly loved by his congregation...

Ida Gonzalez-Solar Montiel

Ida Gonzalez-Solar Montiel

Jun 18, 2017

Ida Gonzalez-Solar Montiel, age 83, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away at Life Care Center of Columbia on Sunday, June 18, 2017 following an extended illness.

Ida was born on April 13, 1934 in Sagua La Grande, Cuba to the late Antonio Gonzalez Solar and Rosa Garcia. Ida was an amazing woman who lived an adventuring life. She attended college for...

George Thomas Roberts

George Thomas Roberts

Jun 7, 2017

George Thomas Roberts, 70, of Hermitage passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

George was born on September 12, 1946 to the late Henry Howard Roberts and the late Maudie Wilson Roberts in Lafayette, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wonderful wife of 24 years, Jerry Henry Roberts of Hermitage; Daughter, Sherri (Charles) Reece; Step...

Donna Jean Blackburn

Donna Jean Blackburn

May 14, 2017

Donna Jean (Naugler) Blackburn, 75, passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee after a long, hard battle with Lung cancer.

Having won this fight over 20 years ago, giving up was never an option for her and she remained a fighter until the very end. Donna was born on June 22,...

Oscar Nelson Goins, Jr.

Oscar Nelson Goins, Jr.

Apr 26, 2017

Oscar Nelson Goins, Jr. age 78, passed away on April 26, 2017 at his residence following an illness.

Oscar was born on February 1, 1939 in Monroe, Michigan to Oscar Nelson Goins, Sr. and Harriet Robinson Goins. He was married for forty-three years to Elizabeth Arlene Biggers Goins and was a loving husband. He was a good provider and an...

Michael Ray Terry

Michael Ray Terry

Apr 26, 2017

Michael Ray Terry, age 69, of Henderson, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2017.

Michael was born on March 1, 1948 in Henderson to Albert Fay Terry and Virginia Johnson Terry. He was a hard working man who was a truck driver for a gravel company. He loved to hunt and fish, and passed away doing what he loved...

David G. Buttrick

David G. Buttrick

Apr 22, 2017

David G. Buttrick was born in New York City. He was the youngest son of Rev. George A. Buttrick, a pastor committed to community outreach, and his wife, Agnes Gardner.

David attended Haverford College and then pursued graduate study at Union Theological Seminary, Garrett Biblical Institute and Northwestern University.

Called to ministry at First Presbyterian in Fredonia, New York, he...

Amy Hutchins

Amy Hutchins

Apr 19, 2017

Amy Hutchins, age 60 passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 23 years Mark Hutchins. She is also survived by her sister Angela Hoffman of Smyrna, TN and brother Gerald Wilson (Regina) of Nashville, TN. Daughters Victoria Lape (John) and Elizabeth Goodwin, both of Clarksville, TN....

Charles Franklin Wochomurka

Charles Franklin Wochomurka

Apr 9, 2017

Wochomurka, Charles Franklin Jr. – Age 91 of Brentwood was born again to our Lord on Palm Sunday April 9, 2017. He is survived by his sons, Charles “Chip” Franklin Wochomurka III (Jayne) of Franklin, TN and Allan Ramsay Wochomurka of Portland, ME; his daughter Elizabeth Wochomurka Baugh (Mark) of Piperton, TN; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Ann...

Jesse Waldrop

Jesse Waldrop

Apr 7, 2017

Jesse Waldrop, age 32, of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away on April 7, 2017 at Stonecrest Medical Center.

Jesse was born on June 20, 1984 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to John Lacey Waldrop and Sandra Jewel McKay Jones. He served in the United States Navy after graduating from Cullman High School. He loved his kids very much.

Jesse is survived by...

Diana Wells Gurzick

Diana Wells Gurzick

Apr 3, 2017

Diana Wells Gurzick, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage, Tennessee.

Diana was born on June 22, 1943 in Mt. Clemons, Michigan to Walter Wells and Pearl Pelkey Gurzick. She married Gilbert Gurzick and they had over 49 years of marriage together until his passing three years ago....

Roger Dale Weirich

Roger Dale Weirich

Mar 29, 2017

Roger Dale Weirich, age 64, passed away on March 29, 2017 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee.

Roger was born on May 4, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana to Elva Weirich and Evelyn Drapper Weirich. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was the husband of Joanie Talley Weirich and the father of two. Roger enjoyed...

Victoria Marie Kasperek

Victoria Marie Kasperek

Mar 25, 2017

Victoria Marie Kasperek, age 66, passed away on March 25, 2017, at Tri- Star Southern Hills in Nashville, TN.

Vicky was born on February 7, 1951, to the late Charles and Catherine Kasperek, in Oak Ridge, TN. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Vicky moved to Nashville. Here she began to teach at Nashville State Community College.

Vicky’s life...

James Neal Latham

James Neal Latham

Mar 23, 2017

James Neal Latham age 55 passed away at his home on March 23. He is proceeded in death by his parents Orville and Mary Elizabeth Latham.

Neal is survived by his wife Sherri, daughters Zoe and Zera, mother and father in law Janice and John Whiteman.

A talented songwriter and guitarist; a wonderful and devoted father, husband, son in law...