Gerald F. Gillis was born on his grandparent’s farm in Dale County, Alabama. He passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his parents William Pruitt Gillis Sr, and Annie Bessie Faust Gillis, and a brother William Pruitt Gillis Jr (Billy), a sister-in-law Jo Helen…

George “Tink” Tinkham, Jr, age 89 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Belding, Michigan and the son of the late George and Dagmar Tinkham, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his wife of forty-four years, Doris…

Jessica Johnson, age 35 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville following a brief illness. She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and is the daughter of Ronnie and Becky Johnson of LaVergne. In addition to her parents, Jessica is survived by her son, Billy Ron Benson; two sisters,…

Frank Reeks Durden, Jr. age 60 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was a native of Monroe, Louisiana and was the son of the late Frank Durden, Sr. and Pauline Fowler Durden. Survivors include his wife of twenty-six years, Carol; a sister, Wanda Grimes and husband Steve; nephews, Doug and Daniel Grimes; a…

Ed Weckwert was born on February 18, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Lucille Weckwert. He died in Nashville, Tennessee on April 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Ed attended Pershing High School, Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky and worked as a teacher in the Warren Consolidated School District for nearly 35 years….

Mr. John E. Howell, age 84, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Chicago to the late James and Veronica Howell. Mr. Howell proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and lifetime member of the VFW. He then got into the insurance industry and was…

In Loving Memory of Collin Ray Roberts, age 22, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was a native of Nashville, TN and the son of Angela Sanders Dunkerson of Smithville, TN, and Mark Roberts of Readyville, TN. Collin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray Sanders, Louis and Meredith Roberts, and a…

Nancy Bouaphanh Wong, age 62 of Nashville, TN, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. A native of Laos, she was the daughter of the late Phoui Soutphommasane and Douangthip Dee Wong. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kim Liu. Mrs. Wong is survived by her husband, Paul Phonekeo Wong; sons, Daniel Wong…

Jeffrey Alan Jamison, age 59, of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Dennis and Joyce Jamison. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Gary and Steve Jamison, and a niece, Candace Bolden. Survivors include his sister, Kim Bolden;…

Tommy Vann Winkles, age 66 of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, April 1, 2024, after a difficult and courageous battle against MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). A native of Albertville, AL, he was the son of the late Hassell Vernon and Lela Jean Ball Winkles. Tommy is survived by his loving wife…