Recent Obituaries in Spring Hill, Tennessee
Joan Skalski
Jul 7, 2025
Joan Merriam Skalski, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee, just one day after celebrating her birthday. Born on July 6, 1937, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Louis Myers and Helen Merriam, Joan lived a life marked by intelligence, creativity, and deep compassion for others.
A brilliant and driven woman, Joan pursued higher education...
Lois Laura Palmeri
Jul 4, 2025
Lois Laura Palmeri (nee Bentkowski)
Lois Palmeri passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on August 29, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, Lois was the daughter of the late Leonard Bentkowski and Celia Matuszewski Bentkowski.
She was a devout Catholic and a long-term parishioner of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Parish in Hamburg, NY.
She attended Nardin Academy,...
Charlotte Ann Isbell
Jul 2, 2025
Charlotte Ann Carter Isbell, age 79 of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away July 2, 2025. Charlotte was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma where she is the decedent of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Sammy Isbell, Sr.; grandson, Chad; parents, Charles Hughes and Hazel Charline Postell Carter and brother, Hugh “Jody” Carter. Survived by:...
Ollie Joe Sparkman
Jun 30, 2025
Ollie Joe Sparkman, 96, passed away on 30 June 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was born on 1 October 1928 in Maury County, Tennessee. He was the third child of Ollie A. Sparkman and Emma Gertrude Dodd, who preceded him in death along with his brothers, John Patton Sparkman and Dan Russell Sparkman.
Ollie married his beloved wife Alice Evelyn Jones...
Judy Ann Lane Schmidt
Jun 27, 2025
Judy Ann Lane Schmidt, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a rich tapestry of resilience, grace, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Born November 20, 1944, to the late Lorenzo H. Lane and Annie Mae Waller Lane, Judy was...
Orman Dexter Cook
Jun 17, 2025
Orman “Dexter” Cook, Jr., age 69, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. Born on October 16, 1955, in Alabama to the late Orman Dexter Cook, Sr. and Mary Lorraine Morrison, Dexter was one of eight children and lived a life rooted in faith, generosity, and resilience.
Dexter was a man of deep conviction, known for his...
Jaede Kae Ohlrich
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and deep gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Jaede Kae Ohlrich, age 47, who departed this world peacefully on June 15, 2025, after a valiant and grace-filled battle with cancer. Surrounded by those who loved her most, Jaede transitioned from this life with the same dignity, clarity, and strength with which...
Lanny McPeak
Jun 10, 2025
Lanny Ray McPeak, a proud Spring Hill native, passed away on June 10, 2025, in the town he loved and called home. Born on September 8, 1946, to the late Eugene and Ada Clyde Alsup McPeak, Lanny lived a life filled with grit, generosity, and a little mischief.
In 1964, Lanny married the love of his life, Nancy Stephens, and together...
Katherine Owen Sanford
Jun 7, 2025
Katherine Owen Sanford, age 94, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Graveside services will be conducted at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Gary Fewell officiating.
Katherine was married to the late Donald Sanford, who passed on January 30, 2016. Born in College Grove, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Homer E....
Joan Marie Fasshauer Atwood
May 31, 2025
Joan Marie Fasshauer Atwood, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee, on May 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Joan was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Fasshauer. Their family moved to East Brunswick, New Jersey when she was a toddler...
Danny Holmes
May 30, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved father, Daniel Dale Holmes, Sr., passed away. He was a pillar of our family, and he bravely fought a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
He had been married to his beautiful wife, Judith Holmes, for 59 years. They were childhood sweethearts who found love and commitment together. Before marriage, they were...
David Martin Cassell
May 28, 2025
David Martin Cassell, age 64, left this world too soon on May 28, 2025, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, David was the beloved son of the late Carl and Virginia Smith Cassell.
A proud graduate of Gate City High School, David was known for his talent and tenacity as an All-Star football player. He continued his education at...
Claudette Arlene Cayton
May 28, 2025
Claudette Arlene Cayton, age 78, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was born on April 10, 1947, to the late Claude and Clarice Robinson. Claudette was preceded in death by her beloved husband Maurice Cayton and her sister Diane Baker. Claudette dedicated her life to her family, her church, and her community.
She is survived by...
Frances Charlene Scott
May 27, 2025
Frances Charlene Edwards Scott, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence in Shelbyville, Tn. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she is the daughter of Dorothy Mai and loving step-father Larry Howell and the late Charles Peyton Edwards. She spent her career in the shipping industry. She loved to cook and enjoyed gardening. One of...
Melanie Rimmer Slaugenhoupt
May 22, 2025
Melanie Rimmer Slaugenhoupt, age 51, of College Grove, TN passed away May 22, 2025. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY to her parents Stella and Charles Rimmer, Jr. on July 18, 1973.
A beloved wife, devoted mother and grandmother, cherished daughter, loving sister, and treasured friend, Melanie lived her life with a vibrant energy that touched everyone she met. She...
Marcia Weinstein
May 21, 2025
Marcia Stephanie Weinstein, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and treasured friend, Marcia leaves behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and grace.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marcia was a cherished daughter of the late Albert Marx and Hannah Wollman Marx. For over 50 years, she shared a deep and...
Vicki Eileen Waters
May 19, 2025
Vicki Eileen Waters, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Vicki was the cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Eva Hildred Flippin. A woman of quiet strength and remarkable intelligence, she lived a life marked by independence, compassion, and dedication to those she loved.
Vicki pursued higher education at Columbia...
David A. Waninger
May 17, 2025
David A. Waninger “W+7”
1949 – 2025
David A. Waninger, affectionately known as “W+7,” age 75, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Sharon Waninger; his daughter, Melissa Masten (Jeff); his son, Allen Waninger (Tamara); and five beloved grandchildren: Trevor, Jacob, William, Andrew, and Brooklyn. He is also survived...
Christina Lenzi Woodard
May 13, 2025
Christina Lenzi Woodard, age 43, left this world too soon on May 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
Born on January 30, 1982, in Memphis, Tennessee, Christina was the beloved daughter of David "Woody" Woodard and Barbara McArthur. One of five close-knit siblings, she shared deep, lifelong bonds with each of them—connections that...
Lajuana Faye Whitwell
May 12, 2025
Lajuana Faye Whitwell, age 71, of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 12, 2025. Born on July 24, 1953, in Franklin, TN, she was the cherished daughter of the late James Edward and Carline Sedberry Pipkin.
Lajuana was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Her life was a beautiful reflection of...
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