Darryl Vantrease

Darryl Vantrease

Jun 17, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Vantrease family however saddened to note the passing of Darryl Vantrease, age 63, of Byrdstown, TN on June 17, 2025.

Mary Carman Keene

Mary Carman Keene

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Carman Keene passed away on June 14, 2025. She lived a joyous and loving life for 86 years. Carman has now joined her husband Sam Keene who passed away on November 15, 2015. Carman was born August 8, 1938, in Atchison, Kansas to Dr. and Mrs. Ira R. Morrison. She is preceded in death by her husband, two siblings,...

Bobby Don Wheeler

Bobby Don Wheeler

Jun 10, 2025

Bobby Don Wheeler, 84, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born on August 16, 1940, Bobby served his country as an Air Force Policeman in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1965. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to helping others through his work at Hibbett and Hailey...

Crystal Kay Rains

Crystal Kay Rains

Jun 10, 2025

Crystal Kay Rains, born on December 20, 1949, was a dedicated wife, loving mother, caring sister, and a fierce warrior who left behind both her strength and legacy on June 10, 2025. Strong to the very end, she made it very clear she did not lose her battle with cancer; she conquered it by carrying it away in death. Born...

Mary Ellen Haney

Mary Ellen Haney

Jun 4, 2025

Mary Ellen Haney, 98, a longtime resident of Rockford, IL, and a recent resident of assisted living home Jewel Estates in Lakewood, CO., (Denver Metro Area) passed away on June 4, 2025.

 Born in Peoria, IL, on June 7, 1926, to Harrison and Alta (Kaylor) Hasselbacher, she was a 1944 graduate of Peoria Central High School where she met her future...

Christopher Stephen Gibson

Christopher Stephen Gibson

Jun 4, 2025

With gratitude for a well-lived life, we announce the passing of Christopher (Chris) Stephen Gibson on June 4, 2025. Chris lived a life that left an imprint as lasting as the granite, sandstone and gneiss rocks he spent thousands of hours exploring, climbing and admiring. 

Chris was raised among the sandstone boulders in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he developed a life-long passion...

Jerome Joseph Idaszak

Jerome Joseph Idaszak

Jun 1, 2025

Jerome J. (Jerry) Idaszak passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 79.

Jerome was the beloved husband of 49 years of Geraldine (Gerri) Fehst. He was the proud father of Alexander (Annie Chang), of Nashville, Tennessee; and Joshua (Caroline Beimford), of Providence, Rhode Island. He was the delighted grandfather of grandsons Rory...

Leland Drew Cheney

Leland Drew Cheney

May 31, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Cheney family however saddened to note the passing of Leland Drew Cheney, age 86, of Old Hickory, TN on May 31, 2025.

Andrew Jay Anders

Andrew Jay Anders

May 30, 2025



Andrew “Jay” Anders

October 19, 1952 – May 30, 2025

Jay was born in Nebraska to Robert and Ellen (Gustafson) Anders. His father was a member of the United States Air Force, so Jay lived in many places during his life, including Germany, Australia, and all over the United States. However, his favorite place was in Colorado. He loved the family home...

Kenneth Leon Clark

Kenneth Leon Clark

May 29, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Clark family however saddened to note the passing of Kenneth Leon Clark, age 47 of Old Hickory, Tennessee on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Beatrice Muniz

Beatrice Muniz

May 29, 2025

Beatrice (Bea) was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her loving Husband Emilio (Leo) Muniz of 72 years of love. Along with her grandchildren Dominic Valdez Jr, Nathan Valdez, Marlena Trejo and Lonnie Valdez Jr. Survived by her children Elaine (Ron) Chavez, Joann (Lonnie) Valdez, Ronald Muniz twin Donald Muniz, Vanessa...

Evelyn Marion Egli

Evelyn Marion Egli

May 28, 2025

Evelyn Egli passed on to her heavenly home on May 28, 2025 at the age of 98. 

 Up until the end Evelyn maintained her positive outlook and often expressed her gratefulness for family, friends

and a wonderful life. She would reminisce about her childhood days growing up on a farm and

shared many stories from her fond memories.

Evelyn was born to Albert and...

Richard 'Dick' Jack Knox

Richard 'Dick' Jack Knox

May 27, 2025

Richard Jack Knox Sr. June 13, 1937 – May 27, 2025

Richard Jack Knox Sr. (Dick), of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 87. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dick lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Chris...

Kathleen Anne Wurst

Kathleen Anne Wurst

May 25, 2025

Our family is deeply saddened to share that our sister Kathleen Anne Wurst passed away the morning of May 25th, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born June 22, 1959, in St. Louis, MO. She will be forever remembered for her fun personality, kindness and humor. Kathy is survived by her brother Steven Wurst (Robin), sisters Teresa Conrardy...

Judith Len Wingo

Judith Len Wingo

May 20, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Wingo family however saddened to note the passing of Judith Len Wingo, age 66, of Hendersonville, TN on May 20, 2025.

Wanda Gail Leatherwood

Wanda Gail Leatherwood

May 20, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Leatherwood family however saddened to note the passing of Wanda Gail Leatherwood, age 72, of Hermitage, TN on May 20, 2025.

Janice Marie Lansberry

Janice Marie Lansberry

May 17, 2025

Janice Marie Lansberry, age 86, died on May 17, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Littleton, Colorado, ever supported by family to the very end.

Jan was the superior accountant, always using her skill with numbers to make a difference in the businesses she touched. She truly excelled in the accounting business partnership she had with her husband, R&J Accounting Services,...

Susan Butler Hillyard

Susan Butler Hillyard

May 17, 2025

Susan Butler Hillyard of Hotchkiss, Colorado passed away in Denver on May 17, 2025 after a valiant fight against early onset Alzheimer’s.

Susan was a vibrant, beautiful, smart, and strong woman with a dry sense of humor, a lovely quirky smile and a passion for life. She loved traveling, practicing law, her friends and family, her horses and the ranch on...

Tiffany Lee Cullen

Tiffany Lee Cullen

May 15, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Cullen family however saddened to note the passing of Tiffany Lee Cullen, age 46, of Clarksville, TN on May 15, 2025.

Dorothy Elaine Hibdon

Dorothy Elaine Hibdon

May 14, 2025

The staff of CremateSimply is honored to serve the Hibdon family however saddened to note the passing of Dorothy Elaine Hibdon, age 70, of Watertown, TN, on May 14, 2025.