Obituaries
Dr. Rodger D. Eakin
May 19, 2021
Dr. Rodger Eakin – pastor, family man, and fried chicken enthusiast – died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at age 74. He was a true Original, a man who lived life expansively and exuberantly, and who had such wide-ranging hobbies as lawn care, fixing everything with duct tape and string, and sticking his finger up his nose whenever someone tried...
Christopher James Mcallaster
May 9, 2021
Christopher James McAllaster, age 30, passed away on May 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Christopher was born on July 26, 1990, in Honolulu to Robert McAllaster and Wendie (Quiel) McAllaster. He grew up in Kailua and graduated from Kalaheo High School in 2008.
He went on to finish an Associates in Science degree in Music Business and Production from Honolulu...
Shirley Delores Tester
Apr 25, 2021
Shirley Delores (Hurley) Tester of White House, TN, formally of Hurley, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2021. Shirley was born on September 7, 1942 in Hurley, VA to the late Charles Edgar and Elizabeth Louise (McLemore) Hurley. She was married to Jimmy Darrell Tester on April 11, 1959 in Buchanan County, VA. They were married...
Cletis Colene Dehlin
Apr 19, 2021
Cletis Colene Dehlin passed away peacefully at home in Tennessee on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the age of 87.
Cletis – or Colene as she was fondly known by family and friends was the eldest of three children. She was born at home in Slidell, Texas. In fact, she never had a birth certificate until much later in...
Sadie Mulliniks Davidson
Apr 18, 2021
My mother, Sadie Mulliniks Davidson, 96, died on April 18, 2021 at home. She read her last of countless books, had her breakfast, took a peaceful nap, and that was that.
Sadie was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 20, 1924 to Chasterlate Whitfield and Mildred Kelley Mulliniks. After her parents divorced, Mildred remarried Harold Bond of Cornersville,...
William Stanley “Stan” Baker Jr.
Mar 31, 2021
William “Stan” Stanley Baker, Jr., age 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. William was born in Manteno, IL on June 28, 1955, to the late William Baker, Sr. and Della Rushing Baker McGrew. He grew up in Metropolis, IL and St. Anne, IL, and graduated from St. Anne High School...
Lois Irene Kowalewski
Mar 26, 2021
Lois Irene Sauve-Gilliam-Kowalewski (known as Granny) was born on 4/15/1937 in Saginaw Michigan, to Joseph Henry Sauve and Irene May Genergeske-Sauve. Lois survived by 4 children; Deborah Lynne Gilliam(1956-2007), Dawn Marie Collins, Jefferson Davis and Olivia Gilliam, and Julie Darlene Gilliam. She also had 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Rommel and Korina Espino (Kirsten, Kaleb and Leo), Chloe, Nancee...
Virginia L. Opdahl
Mar 17, 2021
Virginia L. Opdahl (née Schnicke), age 94, passed away on March 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by family in Maryville, TN.
Preceded in death by her father, Fred Schnicke; mother, Jemima Dean Schnicke, husband, Stanton Opdahl; and brother, William Schnicke. Virginia is survived by her children: Mark (Susan) Opdahl of Moose Lake, MN, Karen (Don) Wiley of Vonore, TN;...
Herman “Keith” Samson Boles Ii
Mar 15, 2021
Herman (Keith) Samson Boles, II, “Echo”, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on March 15, 2021, in Clarksville, TN.
Keith was born on September 26, 1980, in Tyler, TX to parents Susan Beaird Boles, and Charles W. Boles.
From a young age, he has been a fan of the arts. He has always been a gifted artist since grade school. As...
Brenda Murks
Mar 15, 2021
Brenda Gail Murks, age 64, passed away on March 15, 2021, in Murfreesboro, TN.
Brenda was born on July 06, 1956, in Sparta, TN to her late parents Arnold and Irene Mabe Dodson.
Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, they brought so much light into her life. Brenda...
Rickman Klang
Mar 13, 2021
Rickman Klang, age 74, passed away on March 13, 2021, at West Meade Place in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Shelby, Montana, to his late parents Richard and Alice Glavy Klang.
Rickman was a prolific songwriter, singer, and musician.
He is survived by his lifelong and devoted best friend, Diana Mitchell.
Cremation Society of Tennessee...
Kimberly Pennington
Mar 4, 2021
Kimberly Pennington, age 55, passed away too soon on March 04, 2021, in Pulaski, TN.
Kimberly was born on November 14, 1965, in Gadsden, AL to parents Billy O. and Carol Camper Hardin.
Kim was working as a home health care and hospice nurse. She was loved by her patients, often forming long-lasting relationships with their families. She had a...
Gregory Caldwell
Feb 26, 2021
Gregory Theodore Caldwell
Born in Ashland, KY on February 10, 1955, Greg quietly left us on February 26, 2021, at his home in Murfreesboro, TN. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Mary Louise Caldwell of Murfreesboro, TN, and a brother, Steven Fredrick Caldwell of London, KY.
Greg will be greatly missed by his sister Beth “Betsy”...
Sharon Diane Sommer
Feb 23, 2021
Sharon Diane Reid Sommer of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 23rd, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19 virus. Sharon was born on January 9th, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leroy Reid in Springfield, IL.
After graduating high school, Sharon met James “Jim” Richard Sommer and was instantly swept off her feet. They both knew they couldn’t live without...
Mark Pointer
Feb 23, 2021
Mark Pointer, age 61, passed away on February 23, 2021, at Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Mark was born on March 01, 1959, in Houston, TX to his late parents Glenn and Joy Alexander Wade Pointer.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tina Pointer; children: Joseph (Chelby) Pointer and Daila (Jackie) Reed, both of...
Michael Keys
Feb 21, 2021
Michael Keys passed away on February 21, 2021, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Cremation Society of Tennessee, LLC is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your sympathy or share your memories at cremationsocietyoftn.com/.
James “Jim” Richard Sommer
Feb 19, 2021
James “Jim” Richard Sommer of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on February 19th, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19 virus. James was born January 23rd, 1941 in Springfield, IL to Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Sommer.
Throughout his schooling, Jim enjoyed participating in sports activities, especially track and field. He had won several medals and awards for his tenacious athleticism. After...
James “Jim” Joseph Coughlin
Feb 19, 2021
James “Jim” Joseph Coughlin, age 82, passed away on February 19, 2021, at his home with his loving wife by his side in Madison, TN.
Jim was born on February 07, 1939, in Chicago, IL to his late parents Francis and Elizabeth Coughlin.
A memorial service for Jim will be held at a later date.
Jim is survived by his...
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