obituary Archive — Page 3 of 10

Portrait of a smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a metallic green jacket and matching necklace against a dark background.
November 14, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns loss of philanthropist, longtime supporter Peggy Warner

Mrs. Warner and the Warner family have provided philanthropic support across a range of areas at the Medical Center, from the Shade Tree Clinic, Vanderbilt’s medical student-run, free clinic, to the Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, among others.

Mary Angela Skelton, MD
July 18, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns loss of pediatrician Mary Angela Skelton, who played key role in launching neonatal transport program

She served as a fellow to neonatal medicine pioneer Mildred Stahlman, MD, who instructed her to organize a referral transport program for critically ill infants and babies, which was then nicknamed the “Angel” Transport System in Dr. Skelton’s honor.

A clinician laughs with two residents beside an incubator holding a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit; medical equipment and IV bags surround them.
July 1, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns the loss of neonatal medicine pioneer Mildred Stahlman

Mildred T. Stahlman, MD, who pioneered the treatment of lung disease in premature infants and who was a tireless advocate of children of all ages, died June 29. She was 101.

Portrait of David Wasserman, Ph.D., smiling in a suit and patterned tie against a brown background.
June 25, 2024

David Wasserman, groundbreaking researcher into exercise, insulin stimulation and metabolism, dies at 66

A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, his work has important implications for the treatment of diabetes and heart disease.

Portrait of Keith Wrenn, MD, wearing glasses, a blue striped shirt, and tie against a brown background.
June 20, 2024

Renowned Emergency Medicine educator, clinician Keith Wrenn mourned

Dr. Wrenn’s clinical skill inspired awe. He taught by example, and his patience, compassion and focus on patient-centered care leaves an indelible impression on trainees and colleagues.

An older optometrist in a white coat examines a patient’s eye with a handheld instrument in a clinical room.
March 13, 2024

Robert C. Bone, VUSM graduate and founder of Lebanon hospital, dies at 87