Recent Obituaries in Spring Hill, Tennessee
Dorris Wendell Martin
Nov 5, 2025
Mr. Dorris Martin, age 77, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1948, in Franklin, TN to the late Archie Lee Martin and Eva Tennessee (Harper) Martin.
Dorris was known for his strong will, quick wit, and tireless work ethic. He believed in hard work and lived it every day. For many...
Abbey Leanne Elliott
Nov 3, 2025
Abbey Leanne Elliott, age 38, left this world far too soon on November 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her extraordinary life began on May 8, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, as the beloved daughter of Rhonda Jones and Wallace “Lanny” Collins.
From the moment she entered this world, Abbey’s life was defined by courage, faith, and love. Living with Cystic Fibrosis, she...
Roberta Ann Coltrane
Oct 31, 2025
Roberta Ann Coltrane, age 85, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Joplin, Missouri, Ann was the beloved daughter of R.A. “Jack” and Ruth Bishop Hanson. Her parents relocated from Joplin to Iola, Kansas where she attended grammar and high school. She married Jerry Coltrane in 1960, and they built a life...
Otto Frederick Zeise III
Oct 24, 2025
Otto Frederick Zeise III, age 68, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Otto was the beloved son of Regina McQuade Zeise and the late Otto Frederick Zeise II.
Otto dedicated 30 years of his life to General Motors, where his hard work and commitment left a lasting impression on those he...
Chuck Eirschele
Oct 15, 2025
Chuck Eirschele, age 60, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, left this world too soon on October 15, 2025.
Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Chuck was the beloved son of Grace Etta Schwass. He later married the love of his life, Christine “Chris” Buchholz Eirschele, with whom he shared a deep and devoted marriage filled with laughter, warmth, and unwavering companionship.
Chuck was a loving...
Maria Basulto Valadez
Oct 10, 2025
Maria Basulto Valadez, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025. She was born in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, to the late Maria Sifuentes and Lorenzo Basulto Zaragoza.
Maria was a loving and gentle soul who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed listening to music and sharing her love through cooking for family and friends.
In addition to...
Maria Lopez-Chaparro
Oct 8, 2025
Maria Lopez-Chaparro, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, to the late Domingo Lopez and Simona Chaparro.
Maria was a devoted homemaker and a woman of deep faith. As a member of the Catholic Church of the Nativity, she lived her life guided by love, prayer, and devotion, especially to Saint Jude...
Laila Rose Santiago
Oct 6, 2025
Laila Rose Santiago, age 18 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away on October 6, 2025 in Williamson County.
Laila Rose Santiago was born on September 10, 2007, in Joliet, Illinois, to Jennifer Rodriguez and Ramon Santiago. She was lovingly raised by her mother and father, Jennifer and Miguel Rodriguez, alongside her four siblings.
A bright and motivated student, Laila attended Summit High...
Shirley Kay Jones
Oct 6, 2025
Shirley Kay Jones, age 81, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Salem, Illinois, passed away on October 6, 2025.
She was born on February 19, 1944, in Centralia, Illinois, to Oliver and Linnie Mae (Albert) Duncan. Shirley had a strong work ethic that led her to a long and successful career, ultimately serving as an office administrator for the company where...
Linda Marie Powell
Sep 28, 2025
Linda Marie Powell passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born on July 8, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Linda was a strong-willed and outspoken woman who loved deeply and lived life with passion. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Michael Patrick Powell, and a loving mother to Shawn (Jennifer) Powell, Eric Powell, and the...
Thomas William Davis
Sep 28, 2025
Dr. Thomas William Davis, beloved husband of Jennifer Davis, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 68. The younger son of the Reverend Dr. E. Bradford Davis and Edna Sayers Davis, Tom was born in Ridley Park, PA. He graduated from Lansdowne-Aldan High School (PA) and received a B.A. in History and Archaeology from Wheaton College...
Donald Robert Doane
Sep 25, 2025
Donald Robert Doane, age 80 of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 25, 2025. Don is formerly of Warren, Ohio and moved to Tennessee in 1987. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army, flying UH-1 Huey helicopters in Viet Nam with the 1st Cavalry Division, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion. After returning home, he continued his service flying...
Linda Lea Cobb
Sep 20, 2025
Linda Lea Cobb (nee Love), 69, a 35-year resident of Spring Hill, TN, passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born in Ypsilanti, MI to Kenneth and Martha Love on February 3rd, 1956. She attended college in Michigan where she earned her certification in accounting. In 1972, Linda met...
Elsie Mai Smithson
Sep 16, 2025
Elsie Mai Brown Smithson, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Born on January 29, 1941, in Maury County, Tennessee, Elsie was the daughter of the late Grover C. Brown, Sr. and Ruby I. Lovett Brown. She spent most of her life in the Ash Hill Community before moving to Lewisburg to be near her family.
Elsie...
Robert Thomas Stutts, Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Robert Thomas Stutts, Jr., age 55, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1970, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Robert Thomas Stutts, Sr. and Patsy Grace Blakney Stutts.
Robert was a 1988 graduate of Columbia Central High School and went on to earn his degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1993. On May 6,...
Catherine Rebecca Warnecke
Sep 12, 2025
Catherine Rebecca “Becky” Warnecke, age 54, left this world too soon on September 12, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born on February 1, 1971, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Malcolm and Carolyn Wooten.
In 1998, Becky met and married her perfect match, Michael Warnecke, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. Their greatest joy came with...
Angelica Brianne Mendoza Gore
Sep 10, 2025
Angelica Brianne Mendoza Gore, age 25, passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1999, in Glendora, California, to Gabriel and Esther Ochoa Mendoza.
Angelica was the beloved wife of Zachary Gore and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. She was known for her radiant spirit, deep faith, and the love she poured into those around her....
Mark Clayton Collings
Sep 10, 2025
Mark Clayton Collings, 67, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 10, 2025.
Mark was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Dr. Jack Clayton Collings and Mary Boyd Cravens Collings on October 28, 1957. Mark graduated from Owensboro High School in 1975, but more importantly he began dating his future bride, Kathryn Jane Mullikin that...
William Taylor Ray Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
William Taylor Ray Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 19, 1945, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, he was the cherished son of the late Irene and William Taylor Ray Sr.
Bill lived a life full of creativity, passion, and dedication. He was a talented architect whose work reflected both skill...
Kathleen Welborn Gable
Sep 6, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Welborn Gable, age 73, of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1951, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late Francis Carmen and Elizabeth Gardner Welborn.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by compassion, service, and love. A faithful member...
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