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TENNESSEAN.COM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 15A NASHVILLE Wednesday Novem- ber 1, 2017. Survived by children, Darrel and Monlo Hodge and Vaquita Birdsong. Graveside Service 11 AM today, Greenwood West Cemetery. Services entrusted to Scales Fu- neral Home, Vickie Birdsong FRANKLIN James Preston Hess IV passed away on Friday, No- vember 3, 2017. He was 28 years old.

He was preceded in death by his grand- father James P. Hess and grandmother Joan T. Hess of Knoxville, grandfather Tal- madge Riddle, grand- father Clarence Jack- son, and uncle Edwin Greenwald. Preston leaves behind his father, Dr. James P.

Hess III, mother Den- ise R. Hess, sister Me- linda Evans Green and her husband Justin Green, grandmother Ruby R. Jackson, great aunt Martha Hess of Knoxville, aunt Dol- ores Greenwald, uncle Fred P. Hess and aunt Donna Hess of Knox- ville, as well as cousin Molly Hess Shaw of Columbia, SC. Preston was a kind and caring person that loved his family and friends.

He made many friends during the course of his life making a profound impression on them all. He will be missed by his extensive family and all who loved him. No doubt he is making friends in heaven now. James Preston Hess IV NASHVILLE A.K.A. Robert Knight passed peacefully on Novem- ber 5, 2017 at the age of 77.

A very loving devoted father. Robert was born in Franklin, TN. on April 21, 1940 to the late Jessie and Irene Crowder Pee- bles. Robert is preceded in death by his devoted uncle and aunt Bradley and Arlena Crowder Baugh, son Robert H. Jr, daughter Pamela Dickson and his five siblings.

He is survived by sons Antonio Peebles, Nashville, TN, Damon (Renee) Peebles, White House, TN. daughter Chikena (Quincy) Crittendon, Decatur, AL. 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. A host nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Very Special Friends Lula Dansby, Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden, and Lawrence Jackson and family.

Public Viewing Sunday 1-4 pm. Visitation Monday 12-1PM with funeral to follow at funeral home. Rev. Norman Roland, Eulogist. Interment Greenwood West Cemetery.

Repast: Prince Hall Masonry 2832Georgia Ave. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 615-244-4755 Robert Peebles NASHVILLE Memorial Service Mon. Nov. 13 at First Lutheran Church 113 8th Ave. S.

Nashville. Visita- tion at the church. Betty Jean Smith Erickson NASHVILLE age 88, passed away No- vember 8, 2017. Pre- ceded in death by brothers, Ernest and Tom Jackson; great- granddaughters, Ella and Emma Shipman. Survived by wife of 69 years, Irene Jackson; sister, Georgia Haynie; son, Larry Jackson (Judith) and daughter, Sue Thweatt (Jim); 6 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Wood- lawn Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be held Sat- urday from 1pm until 8pm at the funeral home. www.forestlawnfu- neral-goodlettsville. com Paul Lawrence Jackson NASHVILLE, TN passed from this earth on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St.

Thomas West Hospital in Nash- ville, Tennessee; he was 59 years old. Mr. Bess, preceded in death by his father George Bolton Bess, is survived by his mother Mrs. Dorothy Irene Frizzell Bess; his wife of 33 years, Mrs. Leshia Batson Bess; son George William Bess (Chelsea); brother David Todd Bess (Jana); nephews Chris Hopkins and David Bess; and nieces Andrea Webb and Kayla Bess.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, De- cember 2, 2017, at the Bellevue Church of Christ. Pallbearers will be Rob Anderson, Greg Beaty, David Bess, Todd Bess, Will Bess, Keith Cook, Steve Gregory, Bob Hill, Chris Hopkins, and David Vick. Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Arthur, Jeff Atkins, Allen Collins, Reed Col- lins, Ross Collins, Derrick Dishner, Dave Duren, of Bellevue Church of Christ, Bobby Frizzell, Phillip Frizzell, Terrell Frizzell, David Greer, John Greer, Dave Hodgin, Ethan Hummel, Richard Hummel, Alex Harness, Ray Harness, Tom Kerns, Bennett Lamb, Paul Lamb, Jeff Loring, Carson McCord, Trans- portation Crew, James Reed, Doug Rice, Chuck Todd, Clayton Todd, Glenn Trew, Mark Tye, Mark Winters, Ricky Winters and Tommy Winters. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation veterans, defenders, first responders, their families and others in need.) George Timothy Bess BRENTWOOD Age 77, formerly of Jackson, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, just one day after his 77th birthday. Jesse grew up in the Jackson, TN area, graduating from SSHS in 1958.

After living in Knoxville, TN for several years, Jesse settled his family in the Nashville, TN area. Jesse spent the major part of his career with Chris-More, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra Hund- ley Hudiburg; daugh- ter, Martitia (Chris) Symington; son, Mark (Leisa) Hu- diburg; 6 grandchil- dren; 8 great grand- children; sister, Jeanine Metzger; brother, James Hudiburg. There will be no funeral ser- vice but there will be a Memorial Visitation at the Hudiburg home on Sunday, Novem- ber 12, 2017, from 2-5 p.m. Woodbine Fu- neral Home, Hickory Chapel Directors 615- 331-1952.

Jesse Walker Hudiburg NASHVILLE Robert (Bob) Allen Eskew, 92, of Donelson, Tennessee passed away on November 10, 2017. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Jane Peery Eskew, his parents John William and Fruzie Northern Eskew, Brothers John William Eskew and Thomas David Eskew, Sisters, Francis Northern Es- kew, Geraldine Eskew, Helen Willette Eskew Major, Edna Josephine Eskew, Tish Ann Eskew Howard. He is survived by sons Robert Douglas Eskew and Daniel Peery Eskew, Daughter-in-law Mendy Willis Eskew, granddaughter Stella Jane Eskew, grandson Harris Robert Eskew of Atlanta, GA. Bob was born and grew up in Lebanon, Tennessee and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1943. He served in the Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946.

He then attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and received his Degree in Education from Western Kentucky University. At MTSU he was Editor of the school newspaper and a member of Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges. He was a career educator. He started his career teaching and coaching football at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. He then moved to Miami, Florida where he taught and coached football at Hialeah High School for 8 years.

In Miami he met Jane Peery. She was from Nashville but was teaching school at Hollywood, Florida Elementary School. They dated for three months, were engaged and then married in Nashville in June of 1958. They moved to Donelson, Tennessee and there he started teaching at Two Rivers High School. He was then Assistant Principal at Central High School, DuPont High School and then was Assistant Principal at Two Rivers High School and Principal at Two Rivers Junior High School from 1974 through 1991.

He took great interest and pleasure in hearing from former students and faculty members from throughout his over 40 years in education. He was a long time member of Donelson Church of Christ and a former deacon. A better Christian man, a better Husband, a better Father or a better Grandfather there has never been. His life was centered on his Christian faith, his love for his wife, his children, daughter-in-law, and his Grandchildren. Spending time with or talking about his beloved daughter-in-law Mendy and grandchildren Stella Jane and Harris brought him great joy and made his final years very special.

He was a man of impeccable integrity, totally selfless, soft spoken yet a terrific leader who lead by his actions. He set the example of how to live a life. Visitation will be Sunday, November 12 from 2:00 5:00 p.m. at Wood- lawn Roesch Patton. Funeral service is Monday November 13 at 11:30 a.m.

at Woodlawn Roesch Patton. Robert Eskew HERMITAGE Age 72, November 9, 2017. Michael struggled with his health for decades and will be remem- bered as a strong fighter and a high spirited man. He served his country in Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic on C-130 aircraft. He worked for Sycamore Terrace Retirement Community for over 30 years.

He was a mem- ber of the GWRRA Chapter A. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Linda Wal- ters. Survived by his children, Michael Wal- ters Mary Annette Chambliss; grandchil- dren, Brittany Walters Preston Chambliss; great grandchildren, Ryleigh Grace Turner; and other siblings. Funeral services will be conducted Mon- day, November 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at WOODBINE FU- NERAL HOME, 3620 Nolensville Road, by Deacon C.J.

Donarski. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Mili- tary Honors. Family Friends will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation Sunday from 1-8 p.m.

at Woodbine Funeral Home Directors 615- 832-1948. Michael Charles Walters NASHVILLE Visit. Sun. 4-7 at Marshall Donnelly Combs. Funeral Service Mon.

11 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Raymond F. Bruha Barber, Margaret 91 Portland 10-Nov Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home Bess, George 59 Nashville 07-Nov Harpeth Hills Funeral Bidwell, Denise Lynn 57 Bidwell 09-Nov Austin Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Birdsong 62 Nashville 01-Nov Scales Funeral Home Bolger, Philip Howard 82 Pulaski 10-Nov Carr Erwin Funeral Home Bruha, Raymond 97 Nashville 09-Nov Marshall Donnelly Combs Buck, Jeffrey L. 57 Nashville 27-Sep Lewis Wright Funeral Directors Campbell, Sheila Marie Mochrie 71 Soddy Daisy 09-Nov Oakes Nichols, Inc.

Corbitt, Barbara 74 Lebanon 09-Nov Partlow Funeral Chapel Daniel, Margaret 90 Dickson 09-Nov Spann Funeral Home Doss John R. 94 Gallatin 09-Nov Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home Durrett, Ricky Lane 51 Tompkinsville, KY 09-Nov Strode Funeral Home Eskew 92 Nashville 10-Nov Woodlawn Roesch- Patton Funeral Home Goff Mayfield, Lois Anne 76 McMinnville 09-Nov McMinnville Funeral Home Good, Linda 75 Huntsville 06-Nov Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home Hamilton, Donnie 59 Charlotte 09-Nov Spann Funeral Home Hart, Samuel 97 Petersburg 08-Nov Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home Helson, Judy Ann 60 Hartsville 10-Nov Anthony Funeral Home, Inc. Hess IV, James 28 Franklin 03-Nov Williamson Memorial Funeral Home Hudiburg, Jesse 77 Brentwood 09-Nov Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel Jackson Paul Lawrence 88 Nashville 08-Nov Forest Lawn Funeral Home Memorial Gardens Kile, William 62 Springfield 09-Nov Austin Bell White House Mabry, Linda Sue Weeks 73 Summertown 09-Nov Neal Funeral Home Macero, Chuck 55 Pleasant View 09-Nov Austin Bell Pleasant View Maner, Michael William 28 Red Boiling Springs 07-Nov Anderson Son Funeral Home McElhiney, Roberta 91 Nashville 09-Nov Neighbours Life Celebration Services McFolin, Marion Hamilton 86 Murfreesboro 08-Nov Woodfin Memorial Chapel McLaurin, Leslie Hope 76 Gallatin 08-Nov Crestview Funeral Home and Memory Gardens Peebles, 77 Nashville 05-Nov Terrell Broady Funeral Home Purser, Mildred 85 Florence 09-Nov Greenhill Funeral Home Redmon, Walter 47 Smithville 10-Nov Love-Cantrell Funeral Home Ricke, Steven 74 Gallatin 08-Nov Crestview Funeral Home and Memory Gardens Rutledge, Evelyn J. 66 Ashland City 10-Nov Cheatham County Funeral Home Shelton, Nick 63 Hendersonville 09-Nov Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home and Cremation Center Smith Erickson, Betty 93 Nashville 04-Nov West Harpeth Funeral Home Thompson, Tom Daniel 26 Goodlettsville 07-Nov Austin Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Wade, Betty 76 Fairview, Tennessee 08-Nov Harpeth Hills Funeral Home Walters, Michael 72 Hermitage 09-Nov Woodbine Funeral Home Wheaton, Vesta Rhodes 86 Nashville 10-Nov Lewis Wright Funeral Directors White, Paula Kemp 82 Lafayette 06-Nov Alexander Funeral Home, Lafayette OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Date of Death Arrangements Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/Tennessean EVENTS DEALS EXTRAS A MEMBERS-ONLY PROGRAM FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS Tennessean.com/insider Remember them with honor. available.

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