Life Note: Essential Broadcast Media Owner/Publicist Ebie McFarland is mourning the passing of her father, Terry Ray McFarland, who died May 3 at the age of 71. “We had just over three months after he was admitted to the hospital until we said goodbye,” shares McFarland in a touching tribute via Facebook. “Although it wasn’t enough, it was full of love ... may we all live by his mantra, ‘You gotta laugh!’” Memorial services will be held in the coming weeks with details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VUMC Gift and Donor Services, c/o Dr. Lovly Research on behalf of Phran Galante (3322 West End Ave., Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203) or online here. Send condolences here.