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Donald "Don" Jack Norsworthy, 88, of Franklin, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 9 at Saint Thomas West Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Don was the son of the late Alice and Narry Norsworthy of Chicago, IL and husband of the late Joan Norsworthy. He is survived by his daughter Diana Nicholson (Scott) of Brentwood, TN, son Tom Norsworthy (Nico) of Collierville, TN and grandchildren Andrew Meade (Meredith) of Memphis, TN, Hunter Meade of Brentwood, TN and Megan Norsworthy of Olive Branch, MS. Don was born and raised in Chicago, IL, attended Carl Schurz High School and held an undergraduate degree from Western Michigan and a master's degree from Northwestern University. He served in...

Rev. Charles Warren Bowker of Franklin, TN, 82, died April 7, 2024. Charlie was born July 13, 1941 in Boston, MA. Rev. Bowker, fondly referred to as Chaplain Charlie, was ordained October 8, 1978 as a Lutheran Minister and served congregations throughout his accomplished career in Townsend, MA, Clawson, MI, Smyrna, TN, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Las Vegas, NV. He retired after 28 years in service of the church in 2006. Charlie also gave 6 years of military service as a Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard. A true lover of people, Charlie generously connected with people across every aspect of his life. He compassionately supported homeless individuals to live healthy lives with...

Christopher Alan Panvini, age 57, of Nashville, TN passed away on February 29, 2024 at his home following a long illness. He was born on May 17, 1966 in Patchogue, NY to Bob (deceased) and Doria Panvini. Chris, who had an intellectual disability, loved life and being part of his community. He was friendly and outgoing. Chris benefited from support and services for people with intellectual disabilities. These services evolved throughout his life, increasing his ability for opportunities that were not previously available. Chris lived in his own home, with services provided by Mid-TN Supported Living. Chris loved to travel, especially to Florida and theme parks. He loved parties, balloons,...

William Boyd Smith, 70, of Brentwood, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, many years too soon. A graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (MBA), Boyd spent 25 years in leadership roles in the banking industry. Over the next 10 years, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of a non-profit healthcare facility in Middle Tennessee and subsequently became a co-owner of a commercial real estate firm. Since 2009, he found great enjoyment in a career at Belmont University where he was a Professor of Practice teaching Business Ethics and the Director of the Kennedy Center for Business Ethics at the Jack C. Massey College of...

Nevin Compton Trammell, Jr., age 86, died peacefully at home surrounded with love and care. A native Nashvillian, Nevin was a creative spirit, lifelong learner, and poet at heart. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and Peabody College. He earned a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, and a Doctoral degree in Education from Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University. After working as a psychiatric social worker and a federal parole officer, he was appointed by Governor Lamar Alexander to serve as Chairman of the Tennessee State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Later, he established a private practice in career counseling, helping...

Shirley Fairfax, native of Thibodaux, LA, residing in Lebanon, TN, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the age of 73. She was the wife of Davis Fairfax; mother to Davis Fairfax II (Laura) and Kimberly Campbell (Trey); sister to Ernest Ordoyne (Carolyn) and Mercedes Hebert (Gene). She is survived by 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, E.J. Ordoyne, and her parents, Edward and Aspazie Ordoyne. Contributions of flowers or donations may be given in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church in Gallatin, TN.

Shirley Fairfax, native of Thibodaux, LA, residing in Lebanon, TN, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the age of 73. She was the wife of Davis Fairfax; mother to Davis Fairfax II (Laura) and Kimberly Campbell (Trey); sister to Ernest Ordoyne (Carolyn) and Mercedes Hebert (Gene). She is survived by 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, E.J. Ordoyne, and her parents, Edward and Aspazie Ordoyne. Contributions of flowers or donations may be given in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church in Gallatin, TN.

Carol Ann McSwiney, age 75, passed away peacefully in Nashville, TN on August 29, 2023. Please visit https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/brentwood-tn

Vincent Louis Bozzo, 77, of Sevierville, TN formally of Mays Landing, NJ passed away peacefully at LeConte Medical Center on May 24, 2023. He was born to Vincent and Carmella (DiDomenico) on January 25, 1946. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Joanne (Perri) as well as his children Vincent (April), Michael (Josey), Maryanne (Tommy), Joanne (Erick) Ramsey, his loving Grandchildren Ashley, Vinnie, Morgan, Kati, Jessica, Michael Jr (Courtney), Dakota, Wyatt and Camden and Great Grandchildren Austin, Colden, Autumn and Broden. Over the years Vince was employed by Wheaton's Plastics, NJDOT, Dispatcher at Township of Hamilton Police Department, Township of Hamilton Emergency...

?Terry L. Brown passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born the second child of four boys to Wilbur Mears Brown and Marjorie Editha Thompson in Fairfield, IA July 22, 1939. His brothers, Barry and David preceded him in death. And, his only surviving brother, Dennis lives in Biloxi, MS. He graduated high school in 1957 from Ft. Madison High School. He married Dorothy Cramblit and they had three children, Cheryl Brown of Burlington, IA, JoDee (Mark) Nichols of Wright City, MO, and Lisa (Tom) Lansman of Bettendorf, IA. She preceded him in death in 2016. He married Sheila Hinman in 1976. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, Drake Lansman of...

Charles H. Straight, Jr. of Fairfield Glade, TN. passed away on December 27, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Mannington, WV on October 07, 1938, where he grew up. He graduated from Mannington High School, Class of 1956. After graduation, he joined the Army Reserves to satisfy his military obligation. He then entered West Virginia University and graduated in three and a half years, with the rest of his class in 1960. He earned a BS in Accounting and later obtained his MBA at Ohio University. He moved to Pittsburgh, PA to join U.S. Steel and was accepted into Law School at Duquesne University, but after one semester, was transferred to Harrisburg, PA., and had to quit law school. He next...

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David Lee Berghorn, age 88, of Gallatin, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Margaret and Paul Berghorn. Leaving behind his wife of 31 years, Mary Marshall Berghorn, and stepson, Ron Hill. Children, Cindy (Bruce) Elkins, Scott Berghorn, Gregg (Cathy) Berghorn. Grandchildren Amanda, Stephanie, Ryan, Drew, April, Brandy, Chastity. Great grandchildren Dylan, Aubrie, Dallas, Leon, Dean, Dell, Anna , Sister Jude Preston. And numerous nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the us Navy, retired from General Electric in Ft Wayne, Ind after 36 years. He was an avid woodworker.

Mary Jeanette McCrady, RN, age 67, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on September 22nd, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary enjoyed church and running. Her primary devotion was to church, her family, and nursing. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. McCrady, her children, Thomas M. McCrady Jr, Timothy W. McCrady, and Lisa Ann Gunter, and her grandchildren, Jackson McCrady, Aidan McCrady, Annalynn McCrady, Arabella McCrady, and Dylan Smith. Services will be held on Monday, December 12th, at 11:00am at Church of Holy Communion on 4645 Walnut Grove Rd. in Memphis, Tennessee. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322...

Eunice Stevenson, 91 years old, passed away on Nov 10, 2022, at Woodbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cannon County. She was born in Harlan County, KY to William and Celia Wilson, the youngest of their 6 children. After finishing high school in Evarts, Ky, she moved Nashville to live with her sister, working as a switchboard operator with Bell Telephone. It was in Nashville that she met Don Stevenson, who was stationed at the Seward Air Base in Smyrna. They married 3 months later - a marriage that lasted over 70 years. Eunice loved helping people - volunteering at the Murci-Homes in Nashville, working with Civitan International and cooking meals to share with others. Later in her...

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Warren I. Harris, 86, of Maryville, passed away at his home on August 22, 2022. Born on November 4, 1935 to James Frank Harris and Stella Tycer Harris, he was raised in Summit, Mississippi. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana College in Hammond, Louisiana, (BS) and the University of Tennessee (MA). After serving two years in the US Army in Germany, he married the former Ruth Cobble of Knoxville. The couple were school teachers in South Haven and Battle Creek, Michigan. Taking early retirement, they served as missionaries in Peru and Uruguay, then moved to Maryville in 2001. For nearly 20 years, Warren was a committed volunteer with Blount County Habitat for Humanity, as well as a...

Theresa Elizabeth Rossi, 93, of Shelby TWP MI, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rocco, & loving son, Ronald. Beloved mother of Raymond Rossi (Julie), Jeanne DiGirolamo (Ed); grandchildren, Sarai Rossi, Anthony DiGirolamo (Abigail), Andrew Rossi (Doris), Nicholas DiGirolamo, Michael DiGirolamo (Constance) and Great Grandson Vincent DiGirolamo. Theresa will be laid to rest at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Rochester MI.

Nicole Arlene Wood (Branson) of Maryville, TN passed away on August 3, 2022 at the age of 38 in her home. She was born on October 18th in Fort Polk, Louisiana but grew up in Plum, Pennsylvania. She moved to Tennessee to pursue her career. She worked as a cardiovascular invasive technologist and a personal trainer. She was actively involved in her family, church, physical fitness, and her gym community. She is preceded in death by her Aunt Dana Klingensmith, Grandfather Donald Branson, Grandmother Diane Branson, Aunt LaDonna Branson-Bales. She is survived by her husband, David and children, Elena, Meghan, Anthony, and Liam of Maryville/Knoxville, TN; Father and Mother, Michael and Tracy...

Russell Kenneth Savage of Tellico Village, TN passed away at the age of 84 on Saturday June 25, 2022, after a long battle with end stage kidney disease. Russ is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth G. Savage; mother, Lucille P. Savage; and brother, Donald R. Savage. He lovingly adored and is survived by his sons Kenneth (Kathy) Savage of Nashville and Robert (Heather) Savage of Knoxville. Papa cherished his grandchildren, Kathryn and Sarah of Nashville and Mallory, Kyle, Cameron, and Olivia of Knoxville. Born October 4, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois where he grew up until enlisting in the U.S Navy submarine reserves in 1954 just prior to his graduation from York High School in 1955. ...

Evelyn Elizabeth Jenkins, 78, born July 9, 1943 passed away June 11, 2022. She was a long-time resident of Maryville, TN and at the time of her death resided in Andersonville, TN with her son and daughter-in law. Born in Sweetwater, TN, she was the daughter of Elmer Dotson and Vadra Ingram Dotson. She attended Vonore High School. She went on to graduate from Sweetwater Cosmetology School and Walters State Community College. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Fairpark Nursing Home. She enjoyed her career as a nurse, UT athletics, gardening, the beach, and time with her beloved children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Vadra Dotson, husband, T.M....