Obituaries
Merv W. Johnson, Jr.
May 15, 2024
Merv, a Thursday child, was born March 18th, 1948.He was the fifth of seven kids. Childhood was rough, moving schools every other year or so. Merv went into the woods every day after school to hunt squirrels, rabbits, deer, and the likes with his Red Ryder BB gun. He graduated from New Albany High School in Indiana. Later he attended...
Mickey Margulies
May 13, 2024
Jewell Eddins Margulies, known to everyone as Mickey, passed away May 13 in Nashville. She was 88. Born the youngest of five children in 1935 in Wadesboro, NC, Mickey grew up on her sharecropper parents’ farm and steadfastly avoided learning how to milk so she’d never have to do it. It was the only duty she ever shirked. She never...
Dr. John Michael Law
May 13, 2024
John Michael Law, DDS passed away May 13, 2024. Dr. Law was a native of Westmoreland, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by parents, Johnnie E. Law, and Sarah E. Law; and sister, Peggy Dorris. Dr. Law is survived by son, Nathaniel Law (Jodi); twin daughters, Amy Law (Jen) and Emily Hodge (Brandon); grandchildren, Graham Law Hodge (Molly), Campbell Hodge...
Vernon R. "Bubba" Alexander, Jr.
May 12, 2024
Vernon Ray "Bubba" Alexander Jr.
Vernon Ray Alexander Jr., known to most as "Bubba," passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at the age of 58, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Hendersonville, TN, Bubba was a beacon of joy, laughter, and love for all who knew him.
Bubba's infectious personality and kind heart made him the life of the...
Sue Evetts
May 7, 2024
Nancy Sue Walker Evetts, a longtime resident of Hendersonville, died peacefully May 7, 2024, after a brief illness. She lived her life as “Sue” until her oldest grandson was born, when she became known to all as “Sudie”, a name originally given to her by her own grandfather.
Sudie was born May 30, 1939 in Robertson County, Tennessee, to Nancy Christine...
Larry Cecil Wynns
May 7, 2024
Larry Cecil Wynns, age 67, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1957 in Russellville, Kentucky to the late Dot and J.C. Wynns.
Larry is survived by his devoted wife of over 43 years, Renee Wynns; children, Justin Wynns (Kate) and Eric Wynns; and grandchildren, Palmer and Helen.
Larry was a graduate of...
Edwin A. Kaler
May 4, 2024
Edwin A. Kaler
March 10, 1940 — May 4, 2024
Edwin Arnold Kaler, 84 of Cottontown, TN, passed away on Saturday May 4 due to long term complications with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Born on March 10,1940 in Detroit, Michigan, Ed was the beloved son of Edwin “Dink” and Emilie Kaler. After high school, Ed was a reservist in the US Marine Corp.
On...
Matthew Kyle Strane
May 3, 2024
Matthew Kyle Strane, age 60, of Hendersonville passed away on May 3, 2024. Kyle was born on December 15, 1963 to Bob and Donna Strane. Kyle was dedicated to his work at Piedmont Natural Gas for 39 years. He loved to golf. During his free time, he enjoyed being with his friends. He was lovingly known as "Pops" to his grandkids. Kyle...
Jenetta Allison Harden Lay
May 3, 2024
JENETTA ALLISON HARDEN LAY
Jenetta Allison Harden Lay passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in her adopted hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was born to Daisy Keltner Allison and Omer Allison on October 2, 1931, in Columbia, Kentucky. Jenetta was a beautiful lady – inside and out – with an infectious smile, sense of humor, and laugh, all unmistakably hers,...
William Carlin "Fig" Newton
May 2, 2024
William C. Newton, a cherished family man, respected businessman, and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born on September 5, 1927, in Jacksonville, Florida, William's life was marked by his unwavering kindness, deep faith, and selfless spirit.
William's journey began in Jacksonville, FL, where his early years were filled with the warmth of...
Barbara Burke
May 2, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my mother Barbara Jean Allen Burke has gone to be with her beloved husband, Arthur Joseph Burke, Sr. in the great kingdom of heaven.
Barbara and Art were married on November 1, 1957. Patrick was their first born, February 27, 1960, both he and Barbara worked hard to provide for the...
Albert Torri
Apr 30, 2024
Albert Louis Torri
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 25, 1928
Departed on April 30, 2024 and resided in Hendersonville, Tennessee
Albert (Al) Torri, 96, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed April 30, 2024 surrounded by his three daughters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Al was immensely proud of his heritage. His father, Antonio Torri, arrived in the United States through Ellis Island in November 1922....
Brandon M. Faulkner
Apr 29, 2024
Brandon Mark Faulkner, 25, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Brandon was born on July 11, 1998, in Gallatin, Tennessee to Donald Gregory Faulkner and Beverly Diane (Blackburn) Faulkner.
Brandon loved anything with the American Flag, his 2013 Mustang GT, guitars, and dirt bikes. But his true love and passion was his family. Brandon was a loving son, brother,...
Chester Allen Roberts, Jr.
Apr 26, 2024
Chester Allen Roberts, Jr. of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away at his home on April 26, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.
Allen was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Chester and Tommie Roberts on August 21, 1947. He grew up in Hendersonville, where he attended Hendersonville High School. He went on to attend Lipscomb College and followed his...
James Maynor
Apr 26, 2024
James David Maynor, age 78, of Hendersonville met his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024. James was born on April 9, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late William and Helen Maynor.James graduated from East High School in Nashville, Tennessee and went on to further his education at Middle Tennessee State University. James was a member of Hendersonville First Baptist.James,...
Larry Dwight Houston
Apr 23, 2024
Larry Dwight Houston, age 68, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee on April 23, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1955 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Cornelia and Sam Houston. Dwight is survived by his wife, Judy Houston; daughter, Hunter Houston (Damian Sowers); step-daughter, Juliana Marie; granddaughter, Lainey Sowers; siblings, Glenda Newell, Alan Houston (Connie), Melanie Houston, and Kevin...
Beauna Tidwell
Apr 22, 2024
Beauna Blair Tidwell, age 86, of Portland, passed away on April 22, 2024. Beauna was born on January 16, 1938 to the late Jess and Dora Blair in Kayjay, Kentucky.
Beauna enjoyed Bingo, card games, and listening to old country music. Beauna knew no stranger and was a mom to everyone. She loved to cook and have people over at her...
Allison Wolhaupter
Apr 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allison Shealy Wolhaupter, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, who passed away on April 21, 2024 at the age of 65 due to kidney failure.
Allison was born on April 15, 1959 to Erskine Taylor and Jean G Shealy. Allison graduated from Hendersonville High School and UT Knoxville with a degree in...
Linda J. Alkasem
Apr 21, 2024
Linda Joyce Alkasem, age 65, passed away April 21, 2024 in Andalusia, AL along with her mother and sister. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Linda loved travel and worked as a flight attendant and saw the world before settling back down in Hendersonville with her family. Many in this community knew her to be Chef...
Debby Wall
Apr 21, 2024
Deborah Bailey Wall, age 67, passed away April 21, 2024 in Andalusia, AL along with her mother and sister. Debby had called Hendersonville home since 1967. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. She loved her community and had a passion for life but loved her family most of all.
She had a degree in nursing and truly...
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