Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

JAY VREELAND MOORE February 8, 2025 100 years old

Born March 7, 1924 in Trenton NJ to Edith Hibbs Moore and Marcus John Sedgwick Moore, his birth certificate read “J. Vreeland Moore”. The family always called him Brud. When he started school the teachers addressed him as Vreeland and he didn’t know who they were talking to. He finally became Jay...

Jan 24, 2025

Betty Boyd Murray (Mimi), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 24th, 2025. She was 94 years young.

Born September 2nd, 1930, Betty spent her early life in Roanoke, Virginia. She earned a degree in Education from James Madison College, after which she married Lawrence Patterson Murray Jr.—a union that would last until his passing 58 years later.

In...

Feb 20, 2025

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Feb 19, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

John Dudley Brown, 91, passed away on February 18, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John Lillard Brown and Myrtle Randall Brown. He was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School.

After graduation, John enlisted in the Air Force and served as a radio operator in North Africa during the Korean War. After...

Feb 15, 2025

Richard “Rick” Paul Thomas, age 80, of Hendersonville, passed away on February 15, 2025. Rick was born on October 13, 1944, to the late John Thomas and Georgia Gallup of Bismarck, North Dakota.  

Rick attended St. Mary’s Central High School.  

He found joy in the great outdoors, whether he was casting a line while fishing, perfecting his swing on the...

Feb 10, 2025

Karen Kay Sisk passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 65. Karen was born on August 23, 1959 to the late Clifton and Ineze Grissom in Nashville, Tennessee. 

She was a devoted toddler teacher who truly loved being around children. Her warmth and kindness shone through in her work and throughout her life.

Karen was a wonderful wife to...

Feb 9, 2025

Janice Manzo, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Homer, Illinois to Lawrence and Kathryn (Davis) Rowand.

After graduating from high school, she attended Eastern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. Janice met her future husband Joseph “Joe” Manzo...

Feb 8, 2025

Debra Gene Champion born October 17, 1958 passed from this life into Glory February 8, 2025.

Debbi is preceded in death by her father, Gene “Pee Wee” Champion; and grandparents, Eva and Everett Young, and Joseph and Mary Champion. 

She is survived by her daughters, Jamie (Jason) Hyde and Tiffany Coleman; grandsons, Zachery, Kaiden, and Tyler Coleman; granddaughter, Kaylee Coleman; mother, Loretta...

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Elizabeth St. Amour, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Buel Cox, Sr. and Mary Cox. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her joyful spirit and love for her family.

She graduated from St. Agnes Academy and continued her studies at Volunteer State Community College....

Feb 2, 2025

Donald Lee Woodard, age 85, went home to the Lord on February 2, 2025. Donald was born September 21, 1939 to the late EL Woodard and Mary Carver. He graduated from Hendersonville High School. Don worked as a head meat department manager eventually retiring from Kroger after 50 years.

His wife Nancy L Woodard, daughter Rhonda and son-in-law Tim were the...

Jan 29, 2025

Edward Willis Janisse affectionately known as Uncle Butch, age 85, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leo M. Janisse and Sara (Sally) Janisse. Edward is also preceded in death by his daughter, Anne Marie Janisse Stiles; and sister, Shella Galvin.

He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Jan 29, 2025

Michael Scott Parker was born February 19, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Scott graduated from Madison High School. He spent the majority of his career in the automobile business in retail sales, management and brokerage. 

In addition to his career, Scott loved riding motorcycles with friends and enjoyed his automobiles, as well as...

Jan 29, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Asbury Davies, born on March 12, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Larry was a devoted husband to his wife of 48 years, Donna, and a loving father to his daughter, Cassie, and son-in-law, Matthew Morren. He was a proud grandfather to his two grandsons, Hale and Hayes,...

Jan 28, 2025

Juanita Genelle Jordan, affectionately known as Nita, passed away on January 28, 2025. Nita was born on May 12, 1938 in Hendersonville, Tennessee to the late Hurley and Willie Gourley. A longtime resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Nita enriched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family.

Nita's educational journey began at Hendersonville High School, followed by...

Jan 26, 2025

Betty Jo Clark, age 88, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Dewey and Lovella Harrison. She lived a life full of joy, characterized by her ability to find fun in any situation and her love for social gatherings where she thrived at the center...

Jan 25, 2025

David Arthur Bodkin was born January 6, 1939, in Gary, Indiana. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. He was a college professor at numerous locations including Austin Peay, University of Tennessee Nashville and Volunteer State Community College. He spent the majority of his career at Cumberland University in Lebanon,...

Jan 24, 2025

Barbara Carol Kirkendall, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1936 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Clifford Palmer and Maxine Hayslett. She lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.

For over 30 years, Barbara worked as...

Jan 23, 2025

Murray Bryant Tatum was born on December 26, 1933, to Murray Alexander Tatum and Bradie Knight Tatum of Nashville, Tennessee. Bryant passed on the morning of January 23, 2025, at his long-time home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Bryant found incredible joy singing with the Golden Aires Quartet. Bryant’s second joy was playing baseball and softball until the age of 82. 

Whenever Bryant’s name...

Jan 23, 2025

Marjorie Vaughn Callis, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, after a surprisingly brief illness. She is survived by her husband Jack; son Jay (Charlotte) and grandchildren Reilly, Boone, & Brendan; son Bryan (Susan), grandchildren Casey (Steven) Semeniuk & Will, & great-grandchildren Chloe, Claire, & Grey; son Gregg (Chrissy) & granddaughter Caitlin; sisters E.J. (Curtis) Ballenger, Sue (James)...