All Obituaries

Judy Marie Capps, age 74 of Greenbrier, when to her heavenly home September 23, 2021.  She was born in Nashville, TN on June 10, 1947 to the late Joseph Bailey and Ruth Frances Dunn.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Dunn.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ronald Capps; son, Chris (Susan) Capps; daughter, Tracey (Bo) White; grandchildren, Matthew Capps, Bryan Capps, J.C. White, Autum White, Crystal Phelps, Steven Phelps; great-grandchildren,...

Melody R. Moreland, age 61 of Springfield passed away at home with her sons by her side.  Melody was born on November 28, 1959, to the late John E. Reynolds and Betty C. Fiser in Springfield. She was a 1977 graduate of Springfield High school. Melody had a passion for helping others and she worked for Robertson County Funeral Home as a Funeral Director and helped families design a lasting tribute for their loved one at Dean Monuments. It was important to Melody that everyone have a...

Melissa Ann Leaver-Stafford, 50, of Pleasant View, TN passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born September 18, 1970 in Davidson County, TN. Melissa better known as Missy, was the daughter of the late Irvin Leaver & Betty Fox-Leaver. She was a “stay at home mom”, she loved her family & enjoyed any opportunity for family gatherings/parties. She was an outgoing individual who loved to dance to any kind of music, exercising, and tanning. She was always joking and was...

Elaine Frances Browning, 67, of Centerville and formerly a long time Springfield, TN resident, passed away September 9, 2021. Born September 24, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, Elaine was the daughter of the late William Dale White and Frances Louise Smith White. She was also preceded in death by her husband John C. Browning. She had retired from the Metro Nashville Police Department where she had worked for many years in the records department. She spent her youth in Parkersburg, moving to...

Dennis Marshall Hall age 68 of Springfield and formally of Nashville passed away at St. Thomas Midtown. He was born on August 20, 1953 to the late Woodrow Marshall and Jenny Ethel Hall in Saratoga Springs, New York.  Dennis started to work at Oscar Mayer in Goodlettsville when the doors opened and stayed until they closed in 1995 and went on to work for Tennessee Cook Chill until he retired. Dennis was a faithful member and devout Christian, he and his wife Peggy attended Riverwood...

Marion Leon Vail, IV age 48 of Greenbrier passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, holding his wife’s hand. Marion and Amanda were married on May 15, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1973, to Marion Leon and Lorain Vail, III in Greenville, Mississippi. He was a plumber by trade and a kind man at heart. Peanut loved to help others when they had a need. He always left a positive impact on anyone he met. He worked the past year at Hiller Plumbing of Nashville, Tennessee. Peanut loved...

Janie M. “Bea” Welch, age 90, of Greenbrier and formally of Nashville, passed away on September 2, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 7, 1931 to the late Sam and Katherine Stephens in Nashville.  Bea married the love of her life, Sam Welch, and was blessed with two children.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Most days, you could find Bea sitting on the porch swing enjoying watching the...

Gilbert Leigh Crawford, age 90 of Hendersonville and formally of Springfield, passed away at Skyline Medical Center on August 31, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1931 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama to the late Leslie Christine and Sarah Elizabeth Narcissa Crawford. He joined the United States Air Force where he served four years and fought in the Korean War before being honorable discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Mr. Crawford married the love of his life on July 16, 1957, Ms. Shirley Fair and he...

Bettye June Pearson, 72, of Springfield, TN, entered her Heavenly home on August 30, 2021. Bettye was born December 22, 1948 to the late John and Emma Brown of Jamestown, TN. Bettye was married to Albert David Pearson, Jr. on May 23, 1986 and they shared 35 wonderful years together with their 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. After 31 years at Nashville Dental, she retired to care for her grandson and travel. She enjoyed time with family from simple dinners together...

Jeffrey Dewey Ray 61 of Springfield, passed away on August 26, 2021 at NorthCrest Medical Center. Jeff was an honest, caring, faithful, adventurous and family oriented man. He had a heart of gold and his family was everything to him. He took pride in working hard and providing for his family while always looking out for those in need. Family dinner time was important to Jeff. He loved spending this time together discussing life and everything about that day. He enjoyed grilling burgers,...