The Tennessean

Jerry David Hall, 84, of Bowling Green, formerly of Nashville, TN passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was retired superintendent of parking operations for Metro Nashville and attended Madison Church of Christ, Goodlettsville Church of Christ and Hendersonville Church of Christ while living in Nashville, TN. Survivors include the love of his life Cynthia Thornton Hall, one son Jason Hall (Christy). Jerry chose to be cremated with a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of J. C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel.

Mrs. Amie Leigh Perkins Wiggins, age 49, of Madison, Indiana and Brentwood, Tennessee entered this life on April 11, 1972 in Louisville the daughter, Robert & Karen Crafton Perkins. On September 28, 2002 she was united in marriage to Joseph Wiggins at the family business, "Cozy Acres" in Madison. This union of 19 years was blessed with children, Nathanael Joseph, Mileigh Joy, Asher Noah, and David Cade. She worked as a para-legal, beginning her career with the Becker Law Firm in Louisville and most recently in Nashville with a law firm there. Amie was very active in her church in Brentwood, Tennessee the Remnant Fellowship Church. Amie passed suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her...

James Aaron Lightman, age 57, of Nashville, Tennessee was born August 28, 1964 in Springfield, OH and passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. James was a grammy nominated musician and recording engineer. Dear brother of David Lightman and Lisa Lightman-Van Horn; loving uncle to Rachel and Danielle Van Horn; cherished son of Nason Lightman and the late Nancy Lightman (nee Daniels); beloved cousin and nephew of many; Daddy to his cats, Squeaky and Luca. Funeral services will be held at BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1985 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 on Thursday, October 7 at 2 PM. To view this service at 2 PM on Thursday please navigate to...

Howard D. Jones was born to the late Richard and Leona Hortense Jones on May 20, 1938. Howard went to his eternal rest on October 1, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia. He was devoted, loving, family oriented, and a humble man of God and was affectionately known by his family and friends as Daddy Red, Red, Papa & Pops. Howard was preceded in death by his wife Robbie Burns-Jones, survived by four sons: Maxie Allyne Patterson, Jr., Richard, Howard and Chris Jones: two daughters: Lori Latasha (Spencer) Lee, III: Lori Lucretia (Wayne) Smith, Jr.; one daughter preceded in death (Regina Jones); two sisters: Sally (Richard) Bazel and Juanita Adams; siblings preceded in death (Jessie Turner, Beatrice...

Howard D. Jones was born to the late Richard and Leona Hortense Jones on May 20, 1938. Howard went to his eternal rest on October 1, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia. He was devoted, loving, family oriented, and a humble man of God and was affectionately known by his family and friends as Daddy Red, Red, Papa & Pops. Howard was preceded in death by his wife Robbie Burns-Jones, survived by four sons: Maxie Allyne Patterson, Jr., Richard, Howard and Chris Jones: two daughters: Lori Latasha (Spencer) Lee, III: Lori Lucretia (Wayne) Smith, Jr.; one daughter preceded in death (Regina Jones); two sisters: Sally (Richard) Bazel and Juanita Adams; siblings preceded in death (Jessie Turner, Beatrice...

Michael Collins, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was loved by all and brought fun, joy, and kindness everywhere he went. Michael is preceded in death by father, Jerry Collins; he is survived by husband, Danny Bryant-Collins; son, Scott Michael Collins (Lindsay); mother, Peggy Collins; grandchildren, Jacob Michael, Addison, and Caden Collins; brothers, Danny Collins (Louise), Tim Collins (LeAnn), and Mark Collins (Linda). A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Smyrna Church of the Nazarene at 2:00 pm CST with visitation starting at Noon. A small memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST, at Mynatt Funeral...

Josephine "Jo" Allen Krokos, 82, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born in 1938 in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Bly and Lurline Hopper Allen of Tennessee. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was retired from a 20-year career in commercial banking at Bank of America in Spartanburg, SC and Charlotte, NC. Jo was completely devoted to family, and always put them first and supported them in person as much as she was able. She knew her Lord and Savior and delighted in His creation. Her daily life revolved around reading, caring for her plants and flowers, and feeding any creature that entered her yard. After moving to Anderson in 2020, she...

Ted Alan Judkins of Maryville, TN, who was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away at age 72, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He had just defeated non-Hodgkin's lymphoma only to be overcome by COVID-19. Ted was born on August 21, 1949, in Nashville, TN, to his mother, Evelyn Keith Allen, and father, William Jewel Judkins. He proudly served our country as a Marine in the Vietnam era. Ted worked in retail property management prior to his retirement in January 2016, at which time he became the successful business owner of a prosperous landscape and garden center. On January 27, 1983, he married Margaret Diane Maybery and together they raised her son, William Zackery...

Donald Raye Abercrombie Sr , age 76 ( 2/12/45) , veteran healthcare entrepreneur, and early pioneer of Nashville's vibrant healthcare industry, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug 27th. He received his accounting degree from the University of Tennessee in 1967 and was a key figure in numerous health care ventures in Nashville over the last 4 decades. Don worked with Hospital Affiliates Intl in the 1970's. He was a senior officer of Park Healthcare Co and co-founder and president of American Healthcare corp. Don spent his later years involved in ventures involving dental care and consulting. His passions were UT Football, golf, hunting, and genealogy. He was preceded in death by his...

Ms. Carolyn R Sanders, age 76, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Carolyn was born March 25, 1945. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Carrie Reynolds and Harvey Reynolds; brother, Michael Reynolds; Uncle Charles Young and Uncle Bill Young. She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Harold Sanders of Nashville, Tennessee; grandsons, Solomon, Rahim, Asiris Sanders; granddaughters, Isis, Shameka Sanders; brother, Charles (Mary) Reynolds; lifelong partner, Hubert Sterling (HT); nieces, Germaine, Stephanie, Ashley, Jessica; nephews, Steven, Quincy, Lenny, Michael and many cousins; special friends, Minnie, Anna and Delores. Carolyn was retired from Bell...

James "Jim" Parman Bohon, 75, of Mills River, NC passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Buncombe County, Jim was the son of the late James Paul Bohon and Mary Blue Parman. Jim was a proud Veteran of the US Army, where he served as a Cobra pilot during Vietnam. He was also an avid golfer. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela "Pam" Petty Bohon; two daughters, Ashley Hicks and Chelsey Shearer; both of Franklin, TN, as well as four grandchildren, Ellen Hicks, Caroline Hicks, Anne Shearer and Will Shearer, all of Franklin, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that memorial donations be made to the Four Seasons Foundation, 221 N. Main...

The Rev. Dr. H. Eddie Fox died on July 28, 2021, in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was born on July 26, 1938, in the Waldens Creek Community of Sevier County, Tennessee, and has been called "one of the most visible evangelistic faces in the Methodist/Wesleyan movement in our lifetime" by Bishop Michael Watson, a retired bishop in the United Methodist Church. "Eddie Fox has preached to more people and taught faith sharing to more people than anyone on earth." Dr. Fox grew up in Waldens Creek United Methodist Church. By age 9 he wanted to be a follower of Jesus. By age 16, he knew he wanted to be a preacher like his grandfather, and at age 17, he received his license to preach. He attended...

Charles V. (Chuck) Stephenson died July 25, 2021. He was born in Centerville, TN, October 1, 1924, to the late Claude B. and Carleen P. Stephenson. He spent his childhood in Centerville, where his father was a lawyer. He played high school football (offense and defense), and was president of his senior class. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, walking, gardening, and listening to music. After his freshman year at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville he enlisted in the Army, serving in the 102nd Infantry Division. He was wounded in 1944 in Germany. After returning from the war, he obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in Physics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. While in...

88, of Columbia, TN, passed away July 7, 2021. Visitation July 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, Indianapolis. For a full obituary please visit www.shirleybrothers.com.

88, of Columbia, TN, passed away July 7, 2021. She was born in Fountain Run, KY, on December 31, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Russell L. Parliament; her parents, Willie and Ann Eaton; and brothers, James and Brice Eaton. Chris and Russ were longtime residents of Indianapolis where Chris was employed at Sears in the Credit Department. She is most known as a devoted wife and mother. She and Russ were members of Park Avenue Church of Christ and then Garfield Heights Church of Christ in Indianapolis. Chris moved to Spring Hill, TN, in 2011, and attended Spring Meadows Church of Christ. Chris is survived by her devoted son, Eric and wife Misty;...

Mr. Robert Alonzo Ryan, Jr., 84, of Lancaster, SC passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Lancaster, SC. Mr. Robert Ryan, Jr. was born on July 28, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Robert Alonzo Ryan Sr. and Evelyn Stewart Ryan. He liked to watch all kinds of sports. Robert was a fan of country music, especially Dolly Parton. When he was not watching sports, he liked to watch birds. Mr. Robert Ryan, Jr. is survived by his sister, Corinne Middleton (Lennie) of Jefferson, SC and numerous cousins. Private Cremation arrangements as per family request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank all of the Nurses and staff at...

Thomas Crooks Ferguson, 87, born in Henderson, KY, on November 27, 1933 to Thomas Clyde Ferguson and Grace Crooks Ferguson, passed away on June 28, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. Tom dedicated his career in service of his family and his country. Receiving an education at Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1955) and Vanderbilt Law School (J.D., 1959), and serving in the United States Army in 1956, Tom began his career practicing law in Chicago, IL, and later in Owensboro, KY. He then served as Marketing Manager to Pharmaseal Labs in Glendale, CA, from 1963 to 1975. Thereafter, he purchased Brevard Marina and moved to Melbourne, Florida. In 1982, Tom began his service in the United States Government...

Joan Noe Justus, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after her courageous fight against Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born June 14, 1948 to James Clyde and Billie May Noe of Morristown, Tennessee who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death, her brother Jimmy and sister Linda. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 51 years, Ron, one son, Jamie (Jennifer) of Nashville, one daughter, Alyson Teague (David) of Nashville, and four grandchildren, Sharp, Lillian Kirk, Justus, and Reagan. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in Morristown. She graduated from Morristown High School...

Beecher Izear Underhill, age 81 of Good Hope, GA passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Smithville , TN on July 3, 1939 to the late William Ernest Underhill and Mary Belle Vanatta Underhill. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Fields Underhill and 3 brothers Eugene, Dixie and Harold.He is survived by his daughter Julia Underhill Whitaker, 3 Grandchildren Melissa Belle James, Jacob D. Quiggins, Jessica Scott and 2 Great Grandchildren Amelia Quiggins and Avery Quiggins. Beecher retired from Cadillac Motor Car Company in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Good Hope Christian Church. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your local Hospice...

Wade C. Miller - age 87 formerly of Nashville was born July 7, 1933 in Johnson City, TN and moved on to rest and enjoy dessert on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. Wade graduated from Science Hill High School in 1952 where he ran track and played baseball. He graduated from East Tennessee State College (University) in 1956. While at ETSU, he was a member of the ROTC and served in the US Army Reserves, was president of the junior class, and was a founding member of the East Tennessee chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduation, Wade served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and Ft. Lewis, WA. He served in the Army from November 25, 1956 through March...

Walter Francis Little, Jr., 93, of Germantown, TN passed away on May 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Walter F. Little, Sr. and Josephine Bailey Little of Leland, MS and Charleston, SC. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly Cox Little, and son Dr. Walter Little, III, a urologist in Hendersonville, TN, and his wife Dr. Shannon Little; a daughter, Dr. Vicki Little Chandler of Eads, TN, a nurse practitioner and an assistant professor at UTHSC, College of Nursing, and her husband, Stephen W. Chandler; and grandchildren AnMei Little and Jonathan, Matthew, Joshua Chandler. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Jeffrey Thomas Little. He considered his greatest achievement...