Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center

05/02/2026

Richard Todd Bradley

Nashville - Richard “Todd” Bradley, 61 years old, passed away on April 30, 2026, at AliveHospice after several months in the Hospital following bypass surgery which resulted inmany unexpected setbacks. He fought hard, supported by his faith and the love of thosearound him. Todd was born on January 3, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was one of thefew who were born and raised and continued his life in West Nashville.

Todd is survived by his loving wife, Tracy; his son, Dylan (Kassidy); his daughter, Leah(Tanner); and his beloved grandson, Silas, who knew him as “Purple” or “Pawpaw.” He isalso survived by his brother and best friend Kenny (Pam); friend Randy “Banks”, along withmany in-laws, nieces and nephews and very dear to his heart were his close friends, youknow who you are. He cared very deeply for the bonds and memories he had with hisfamily and friends over the years. Many cherished stories.

He was preceded in death by his parents Billy Joe and Charlotte Mayo Bradley, his brotherKarl, as well as many dear friends to include Porter Vanatta, and Steve Polk who were likebrothers to him.

Todd was amongst the last graduating class of Cohn High School in 1983. This is where hemet the love of his life and wife Tracy. He will be remembered for his deep love andunwavering dedication to his family and friends. Known for his kindness and quick wit, Toddalways had a joke to share and a way of making others feel welcome. He was a naturalleader—an inspiration, teacher and loyal friend—who approached everything in life withdetermination, always going above and beyond. He met every challenge with confidenceand ingenuity. He also took great pride in restoring his 1970 Oldsmobile 442 to perfection, atrue reflection of his craftsmanship and dedication. His spirit and enthusiasm werecontagious, drawing people to him wherever he went. A man of remarkable skill. There wasnothing he couldn’t do, except he would tell you, “I can fix anything but a broken heart”.

Above all, Todd will be remembered for his laughter, generosity, and the lasting impact hehad on all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and abrother in Christ.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harpeth HillsFuneral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m., with burial at 2:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in his honor may be made to Alive Hospice orChurch of Christ Disaster Relief Effort.

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05/02/2026

Patricia A. Scherer

Patricia A “Pat” Scherer, 86, of Nashville, departed this world April 30, 2026, at the end of a day filled with joy and precious time spent with her family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon at St. Henry Catholic Church, followed by Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm and burial to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Pat was raised in Oran, Missouri, where she attended Oran High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim, and was happily married for forty-nine years. Together they raised their family and built their family business, A-1 Appliance Company in Nashville.

Pat loved her family beyond measure. She was happiest when her home was filled with her family and those she loved - and those occasions were many! Her family was her world and she was their sun. She will be profoundly missed by her children: daughter, Cindy Scherer (Mike Thompson), son, Steve Scherer (Rhoda), son, John Scherer (Jerri Green) and daughter, Lori Clark (Alan), and her two grandsons, Carter Clark and Zach Clark, and cherished friends BE Greek, Joyce Orrand, Veguer Jean-Jumeau and special caregiver, Sally Rogers. She is survived by her brother, Randy (Jenny) Amrhein, an extended family of in-laws, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Their memories with her will be cherished, and her absence deeply felt.

Pat waited patiently for the day she would be reunited with her beloved mother Pauline, her father Frank, and her beloved Jim in eternal peace. Their reunion is a comforting thought for all who loved her.

The family would like to especially thank the nurses and staff at NHC Place at the Trace. Pat enjoyed her days spent there and received so much love, support, and tender care. The family is deeply grateful to both Tina and Sara at The Trace and the love they showed Miss Pat.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the following which were so near and dear to her heart: St. Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

Visitation Hospital Foundation, PO Box 7976, Carol Stream, IL 60197-7976 Springboard Landings, 179 Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37221

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04/28/2026

James Arthur West

James Arthur West (Jim), age 82, passed away April 21, 2026 at NHC of Hendersonville in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born July 3,1943 in Madison, Tennessee to Chase Lee West and Mildred Binkley West. Jim joined the Army early in life, serving for 4 years in Germany. Following this he worked at Odom Sausage in Madison, Tennessee and later worked at Dixie Wire in Nashville, Tennessee. He quickly learned the processes and worked his way up to foreman before retiring from there to care for his wife who had cancer.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Julia (Judy) Saeger West, father Chase Lee West, mother Mildred Binkely West, sister Shirley Lee West, brother Bob West, son James Arthur West, Jr., step-sons Robert (Booty)Saeger, Shane Saeger and grandson Jeremiah Saeger.

He is survived by sister Edna Sue West Bailiff, son Shane West, and grandchildren Teri Miller, Mickey West, Geoffrey West; 8 great grandchildren, Allie, Austin, Jaylee, Grayson, Isabella, Oliver, Kalliope, Aiden, Luna and Rain; beloved nephew Lee West, beloved nieces Missy West Harris and Dawn West Umphenour.

Visitation will be at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home on Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life will follow on Friday lead by nephew Lee West and Youth/Family minister Ben Herchenhahn of White House Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to White House Church of Christ in White House, Tennessee.

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04/28/2026

Elton Hall

Elton C. (Buddy) Hall Jr., of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 84 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Buddy was retired from the Metro Government Public Works Department with 40 years of total service.

He loved working, long conversations with people, and telling old stories from childhood to manhood.

He is preceded in death by his father, Elton C.Hall Sr.; mother, Annie Lee Hall; brother, Tom Hall; sisters, Margie McCord, and Nadine Hall; daughter, Gina Taylor; and grandson, Brandon Hall.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debbie Hall; sister, Debbie (Roger) Lampley; son, Byron (Sharon) Hall; stepchildren, Taunia Kellerby and Dylon Stewart; grandchildren, Cody Hall (Olivia), Dillon Taylor (Kate), Morgan Dambro (Nick), and Dustin Hall; great-grandchildren, Rain, Ren, and Rust Hall.

Visitation will be at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:30pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:30pm, with the interment to follow at the Jane Jones Cemetery in Fairview, Tennessee.

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04/27/2026

Niles Alfred Borop III

Niles Alfred Borop, III, son of Niles Alfred Borop, Jr and Sara Meta Baggett, native of Aiken, South Carolina passed away at his home on April 18, 2026.

Niles graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia and Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee.

Niles was a prolific gospel music songwriter and music publisher with recordings by various artists including Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patti, Deniece Williams, Debby Boone, Jim Murray, Kelly Nelon Thompson, the Nelons, the Pfieffers and Don Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and his long-haired calico feline companion, Eva. He is also survived by three sisters, Catherine Mason (Jay Wilkins), Lilian Brannon (Cy Knoblauch), and Susan Trento (Joe); and two nieces, Sara Anne Lester (Jay) and Meta Susan Knoblauch (Stephen Machon).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Nashville Humane Association or Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry Street. SW, Aiken SC 29801.

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04/27/2026

Edward Steve Russell

Edward Steve Russell was born December 20, 1946, and passed away April 24, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Catherine Russell as well as his brother Lewis Russell.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Lamanda Russell and three daughters, Tammy (Johnny) Johnston of Rockvale, Shannon (David) Pew of Rockvale, and Carrie (John) Chuba of Murfreesboro. Steve is survived by five grandchildren, Rickey Brooksher, Rachel (Chance) Mysayphonh, Jessica (Alex) Scofield, John (Ashley) Pew and Aulton Davis. He has three great grandchildren Easton and Cody Pew and Mia Mysayphonh. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Linda (Billy) Slaughter, William (Brenda) Russell, Charles (Cathy) Russell, Faye Scales, Jerry Russell, Kathy Russell, and Bonnie (Tim) Beard, plus many brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews.

He worked most of his life as a welder and for the Williamson County Government. Steve loved working on his 65 acre farm that he and Lamanda own. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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04/27/2026

Freddy Nathaniel "Fred" Arrington

Fred was born in Newport, Tennessee, to the late Kelce and Norma Arrington. He spent his life dedicated to his family and his craft, working as a carpenter and taking great pride in his work. A lifelong builder and fixer of all things mechanical, Fred was an avid tinkerer who could fix just about anything and always had a new project in the works. He had a knack for building and spent his best days puttering in the garage or enjoying time on the water fishing. He also found joy in gardening and working with his hands.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Denise Arrington, with whom he recently celebrated 46 years of marriage on April 18, 2026. He is also survived by his children, Jason Arrington (Laura), Zac Arrington (Amber), Casey Arrington (Wendy), and Rikki Arrington; and his cherished grandchildren, Logan, Cameron, Stetson, Riverlyn, Elias, Nova, Azalea, Presleigh, Wilson, Haven, Easton, and Kye.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Arrington. He is survived by his siblings, Rick Arrington and Pam Robinson.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with burial at 11:00 a.m.

Fred’s legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

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04/26/2026

Christine Basham

Christine “Chris” Basham, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 99, surrounded by her family.

Chris was born on February 7, 1927, in LaValle, Missouri, to Blanche and James Osmyn Riley, the third of four children. From an early age, she embodied the resilience, strength, and warmth that would define her remarkable life.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Chris was first married to William “Bill” Davidson, with whom she shared four children. After his passing, she dedicated herself to raising her children with unwavering love and deep faith. In 1962, she married Norman Basham, and together they built a home grounded in love, perseverance, and family.

Chris found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, creating pieces that will be treasured for generations. Her green thumb could rival nature itself, and her gardens were a reflection of her care and patience. In the kitchen, she was a cook beyond compare, bringing people together through meals made with love. She also delighted in traveling to exotic destinations and, perhaps most of all, in sharing laughter and stories with her dear friends.

Her grandchildren, “the Little Kids,” were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Chris had a laugh that was as distinct as it was infectious—a sound that brought joy to every room and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A woman of strong Christian faith, Chris lived a life rooted in resilience, experience, and wisdom. She faced life’s challenges with grace and met its blessings with gratitude.

She will be sorely missed by all who survive her, but her legacy will endure in the lives she shaped, the love she gave, and the memories she leaves behind.

Chris is survived by her four children, Darlene (David) Roberts, William “Bud” Davidson, Keith (Cindy) Davidson, and Teresa (David) Foster; seven grandchildren, Monica (Phillip) Warren, Melody (Jeff) Peterson, Josh (Ashley) Foster, Doug (Kate) Hughes, Shae (Jesse) Evans, Savannah (Josh) Comer, and Dylan Davidson; ten great-grandchildren, Braxton (Logan) Warren, Nicholas Warren, Hunter (Kayla) Peterson, Riley (Neil) Ballard, Lake Foster, Kaiyan Foster, Jackson Hughes, Harper Evans, Finley Evans, and Emery Evans; one great great-grandchild, Saylor Warren; niece, Donna (Larry) Beggin; great niece, Amber (Richie) Franklin; great nephew, Dustin Wright.

Funeral services will be held at Harpeth Hills Memorial Garden Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Visitation with the family 9:30-11:30am, burial service at 12:30.

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04/23/2026

Debra Kaye McCord

Debra “Meme” McCord, 73, of Fairview, TN passed away on April 20, 2026 at Saint Thomas West hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Nashville to Francis Lucille Stevenson Bradford on February 6, 1953. As well as a 1971 Fairview High graduate. In addition to her mother, she is proceeded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne McCord.

Survived by her sons Paul T. McCord, Ricky Thomas Hughes and furchild Ponyo. Daughter in heart Adrienne Hulan. Grand children, Paul McCord II, Breanna (Robert) Foster, Michael McCord, Shy Kaye McCord, Dakota McCord, Fallon McCord, TeShara Mayes, and Alexis Lyons. Great-Grands Joe, Dixie, Harper, Holley, RJ, LeAnna, and Thea. Sisters, Donna Granger, Diana Hardin; brothers, Danny Bradford, and David Bradford. Niece Amy, Uncle Lawrence.

Her best friends were Eileen King, Donna Buttrey, Elaine Nolan, and Michael Boone.

Accounting became her work passion. Retired she enjoyed crafting with grands, traveling, peanut butter crackers, gossiping over a quick smoke, and a nice crisp SunKist.

Debbie will be cremated after her services at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home on April 30, 2026. Visitation will start at 9:30am, with the funeral service starting at 1:30pm.

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04/23/2026

Cynthia Susan Shandor

Cynthia Susan (nee Smith) Shandor, 80 of Fairview, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Nanticoke, PA, to the late Joseph and Cecelia (nee Katchka) Smith, her family moved to Manville, NJ when she was nine. She married her high school sweetheart, and they made their home in Tennessee in 1975.

Cindi never knew a stranger. She was a compassionate and nurturing soul, touching everyone she encountered in a rare and unique way, much like the ripples of a pebble on a pond.

After high school and marriage, she worked as a secretary for the Navy until choosing to work at home as a devoted mother and wife. She was full of boundless energy and poured it into many activities and hobbies such as plasters, ceramics, embroidery, making clothes, autocross, cake decorating, canning and preserving homegrown food, and endless others.

She was not only mom to her children but was the neighborhood mom. In addition to her hobbies, she immersed herself in community activities like PTO, the parent volunteer program, Den mother, assistant Girl Scout leader, and softball/baseball coach. She used her secretarial skills to create cookbooks for the local schools. She coordinated many events such as baby showers, weddings, and funerals. In her golden years, she opted to become a waitress at her son’s restaurant in Old Hickory, TN. She was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother and was a lover of life.

She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Joseph Shandor; sister-in-law Kathleen Shandor, brother-in-law Arthur (Marianne) Shandor; children, son Christopher Shandor (Dana M. Worley), daughter Victoria Shandor; grandchildren, Anna Nichol (Chris) Fenton, Chistina Jordan Shandor, Natalie J. Shandor; great-grandchildren Elijah Paul Fenton, Ian Keith Fenton; niece Stephanie Shandor, nephew Peter Shandor.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Cynthia by a donation to the charity of your choice.

04/23/2026

Mert Sloan

Mert L. Sloan, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at 10:47 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was born on September 15, 1937, in Paducah, Kentucky. Mert graduated from the University of Louisville and went on to build a successful and varied career. He spent many years in the restaurant industry as a franchise owner of Jerry’s Restaurants and Long John Silver’s, where he was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Later, he transitioned into commercial real estate, continuing to apply his business acumen until his retirement.

Mert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared a loving life with his wife, Beverly Sloan (Gotto), in Brentwood, Tennessee. He took great pride in his family and found deep joy in their accomplishments and time spent together. A lifelong tennis player, Mert enjoyed the game socially and forged many lasting friendships on the court over the years, a reflection of his warm and personable nature.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Sloan; his sons, Benji Sloan and his wife, Tova Levy-Sloan, of Barcelona, Spain, and Chris Sloan and his wife, Shannon, of Nashville, Tennessee; and his beloved grandchildren, Joey Levy of Miami, Florida, and Noah Levy and Caroline Levy-Sloan of Barcelona, Spain. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jerry Short of Charlottesville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Zan Short.

Mert will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his entrepreneurial drive, and the steady, meaningful life he built over the years. His presence, guidance, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at The Pavilion at Harpeth Hills, located within Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221.

04/23/2026

Peggy Roy

Peggy was born on June 10, 1939 in Warren County, TN to Mrs. Ruby Lucile Fuston Judkins and Mr. Cecil Herbert Judkins. Following the untimely death of Peggy’s mother in 1940, she was adopted as an infant and raised by her mother’s sister, Mollie Fuston Womack and her husband, Cass R. Womack.

In1957 Peggy graduated from Central High School in McMinnville, TN and immediately started working in downtown Nashville, TN at the newly completed L&C Tower. Peggy married James Floyd Roy (of Dekalb county,TN) in 1959 and together they raised two children: Gregory Alan Roy of Murfreesboro, TN and Melanie Ann Roy Ledford of Nashville, TN. In addition to her two children, Peggy is survived by 6 grandchildren.

The title of“Grandmother” is the achievement that brought much joy to Peggy’s latter days. The privilege of watching her children’s children grow up into early adulthood was a great source of happiness in her life.

The family is planning a private memorial service to celebrate her life.

Thanks to all Friends, Family& Neighbors who showed many kindnesses to Peggy throughout her lifetime.Much appreciation to Alive Hospice of Nashville and to Lakeshore Meadows Nursing Home of Bellevue for their excellent and compassionate care and support.