Recent Obituaries in Spring Hill, Tennessee
Wanda Jane Inman
Jan 9, 2026
Wanda Tatman Inman, age 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee, on January 9, 2025.
She was born on November 23, 1944, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to A.E. “Buddy” and Oner Grace Tatman. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents.
Wanda is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, William A. “Bill”...
Elizabeth Felts Norrell
Jan 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Felts Norrell, age 77 of Columbia, TN passed away January 8, 2026. Betty was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Carl Monroe and Ann Elizabeth Moser Felts. She was an EEG Technologist with the Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was honored to be able to serve children and veterans throughout her career. Betty was passionate...
Nell Tomlinson
Jan 5, 2026
Nell Tomlinson, age 89 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 5, 2026. She was born in Columbus, MS to the late William Arthur Lueke and Jesse Mabel Dickens Leuke. Nell was a devoted member of Spring Hill Church of Christ. She enjoyed painting in her free time, and she was also a former substitute teacher with the Maury County...
Alexia Nicole Passarella
Jan 3, 2026
Alexia Nicole Passarella, age 47 of Spring Hill, TN passed away after an extended illness. She was born in Athens, TN to her parents Doug and Connie Jones.
She attended Franklin High School, Class of 1994, where she met her high school sweetheart, Nick. Their love story continued as they were married on June 23, 2000, beginning a life together. Shortly...
Donald Ray West, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Donnie West, age 45, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was a man who truly lit up every room he entered, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, authenticity, and a reminder to live life on your own terms.
Known for his quick wit and his total lack of concern for what anyone else thought, Donnie was famously "down for whatever."...
Patricia Ann Jackson Beard
Dec 31, 2025
She went by many names: Patricia, Tricia, Pat, Mama, Nanny, and her most important was AnnMama. Patricia grew up in Franklin and was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School.
She was very passionate about her job as a caretaker for the last 10 years she worked. She worked for years in several factory jobs around Franklin, but spent the majority...
Susan Marie Akin
Dec 30, 2025
Susan Marie Akin, age 81, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 30, 2025.
A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Susan was the daughter of the late Jimmy Akin and Mattie Farnsworth Akin. She placed great value on education, earning her master’s degree and dedicating her life to teaching and inspiring young people. Susan enjoyed a...
Mark Joseph Dayer
Dec 26, 2025
Mark Joseph Dayer, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mark was born in Waukegan, Illinois, to John Dayer and Inez Guerin Dayer. From a young age, Mark felt a strong sense of duty and service, which led him to proudly serve his country in the United States...
Diane Gober
Dec 17, 2025
Diane McCool Gober passed away on December 17, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born in Nashville on May 29, 1944, to Estle and Patricia McCool, Diane was the eldest of seven children and the one her family instinctively looked to - the calm in the storm, the creative thinker, the problem-solver, and the steady source of warmth and humor who made every...
Kenneth E. Scibetta
Dec 16, 2025
Kenneth E. Scibetta, 78, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buffalo, New York, to the late Joseph Scibetta and Mary Dragone Scibetta.
Known affectionately as “Poppy” to those who loved him most, Ken lived a life defined by service, dedication, and generosity. Following his...
Christine Louise Griggs
Dec 15, 2025
Christine Louise Montgomery Griggs passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 in Columbia, Tennessee. She had faced declining health in the past few years and wasn't able to go and do all the things she loved, but she was enjoying life nevertheless and was able to celebrate her 94th birthday at home in Spring Hill with her family. A highlight...
John Brean
Dec 14, 2025
John Brean, age 89, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on December 14, 2025, following a brief illness. He was a native of North Chicago, Illinois, and subsequently resided in Gurnee, Illinois, and Fort Myers, Florida, where he owned and operated a tavern with his wife, Norma, after retiring from his career as a heavy equipment test driver for International...
William Amirante
Dec 14, 2025
William Gerard Amirante, 64, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was known by those who loved him as Billy.
Billy was born on April 25, 1961, to his late parents, Oreste (Tony) and Carmelina (Lynn). Alongside his five siblings, Billy was raised in Carmel, NY, and graduated from Carmel High School in 1979, where he was a dedicated athlete and...
Dennis Clyde Allen
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis Clyde Allen went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born in Anniston, Alabama, to the late L. Clyde Allen and Virginia Dixon Allen.
Growing up in Atlanta, Dennis had a deep love for music and an even deeper love for Jesus. Those two passions became the foundation of his life. He was gifted with...
Judy Charlotte Dusche
Dec 12, 2025
Judy Charlotte Dusche, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. True to her character, Judy met each chapter of her life—especially the most difficult ones—with quiet strength, determination, and unwavering faith.
Born on August 9, 1947, in Neptune, New Jersey, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley...
Bethany Hash Lennon
Dec 7, 2025
Bethany Hash Lennon, originally of Fairview, NC (Union County) and age 60, was called home on December 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her resilience was nothing short of remarkable, a true testament to the fierce spirit she carried throughout her life and to knowing a great Savior on whose strength she could rely.
Bethany built a...
Rosario G. Knobloch
Dec 3, 2025
Rosario G. Knobloch, a woman whose light, laughter, and adventurous soul touched every life she encountered, departed this world on December 3, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Born in Villamartín, Spain, Rosario was the cherished daughter of Francisco Gutierrez Fredande and Francisca Macias Carvente.
Rosario married the love of her life, David W. Knobloch, and together they built a life marked by...
Douglas John Janowski
Dec 2, 2025
Douglas John Janowski, affectionately known as Doug, was born on January 5, 1948, in Elmira, New York, and departed this life on December 2, 2025, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments, a testament to the deep connections he nurtured throughout his life.
Doug was a devoted husband to Cathy Stanjeski Janowski, with...
Sandra Ann Nagel
Nov 27, 2025
Sandra Ann Nagel, age 78, passed away peacefully in Franklin, TN on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Born in North Tonawanda, New York, Sandra was the daughter of the late Myron Nagel and Jean Penberthy Nagel. She was the eldest of three siblings and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Tonawanda. She graduated from Tonawanda High School in...
Carolyn Sue Halsted
Nov 26, 2025
Carolyn “Sue” Halsted, aged 81, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at her home. Born in Ottumwa IA, Sue was the cherished daughter of the late Donald Yeager and Mary McMillan Yeager.
Family meant everything to Sue, and she made everyone she met feel like family. She was resilient, surviving breast cancer, heart failure and...
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