Obituaries
William "Bill" Floyd Fox
Jan 4, 2024
William Floyd “Bill/Buddy” Fox, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucy and daughter, Jennifer. Other surviving, loving family members include nieces Allyson (Troy) Kilby and Dayna Cullom, brother in law Ray Leffew, sister in law Kathryn Cullom, great nephews and niece Blake (Kristie) Harp,...
Bobby Nash
Jan 4, 2024
Bobby Nash, age 65, of Hendersonville passed away on January 4, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1958, in Russellville, Kentucky to the late Alton and Anna Mae Nash. Bobby's passion for life was evident in everything he did, and his love for family and friends knew no bounds.
One of Bobby's greatest joys was spending time on the...
Diane Morrison
Jan 3, 2024
Diane Pedersen Morrison, 80, of Hendersonville, TN passed from this life Wednesday, January 3, 2024, exactly 6 years from the day her twin brother, Vernon, passed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Viggo Pedersen, & mother, Ada O’Sullivan Pedersen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twins, Joseph & John, her first...
Daniel "Danny" Davis
Jan 1, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Davis went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Margaret Davis, brother Hank Davis, brother-in-law Dale Barnes. Daniel is survived by his sister Dorris Barnes of Goodlettsville, niece Candice (Joel) Nelson and nieces Anna and Abigail Nelson and many cousins.
Danny’s sweet...
Carole Ann Keller
Dec 31, 2023
Carole Ann Korinek Keller, age 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Elynore and Robert Korinek. Carole is also preceded in death by her husband Donald Keller. She is survived by her 3 children Candace Keller, Sean Keller and Nicole Keller Baker (Carter);...
Billie Crook
Dec 30, 2023
Billie Crook, age 86, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on December 30, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1937 to the late John and Nell Powell in Athens, TN.
Billie was a member of First Baptist Church Hendersonville. She was also an avid sports fan and loved the Tennessee Vols.
Billie is survived by her sister Betty (Bob) Beck;...
Reba Jean Dixon
Dec 30, 2023
Reba Jean Dixon, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on December 30, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1934 to the late Hubert and Mary Mundy.
Reba was very involved in her church, First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville. She was also a golf enthusiast.
In addition to her parents, Reba is preceded in death by her siblings, and...
Carolyn B. Hansen
Dec 28, 2023
Carolyn B. Hansen, 81, of Hendersonville passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023. Carolyn was born on February 16, 1942, to the late Clarence and Theresa (Hanner) Bird in Hartford, Connecticut.
Carolyn graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She spent the majority of her career in Social Work with the State of Michigan...
Baby Kali Skye Ballard
Dec 28, 2023
Baby Kali Skye Ballard was born on December 28, 2023. She is the beloved daughter of Vinche’a Crawley and Darius Ballard.
In addition to her parents, Kali is survived by her brother, Ka’Marion Turner; grandparents, Ricki Moore, Vincent Crawley, Evelyn Ballard, and Derick Ballard; aunts, Menyana, Zeriyah, and Sierra; uncles, Donzel, Macini, and Izayha; along with several other family members...
Maj. Jimmy Wilkie
Dec 27, 2023
Major Jimmy Ted Wilkie, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on May 17, 1936, to George Washington Wilkie and Ann Smith Wilkie.
Major Wilkie was predeceased by his parents, George and Ann Wilkie, as well as his siblings Clyde, Lynard, Glen, Ralph, and Wren,...
Bertha "Bea" Preston
Dec 26, 2023
Bertha “Bea” Louise Preston, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Bea was born on August 24, 1939, in Glasgow, Kentucky to Charlie and Helen (Farris) Smith.
Bea graduated as Valedictorian of Park City High School Class of 1957. After graduating, Bea moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky where she began her successful...
Jeanette Gutzman
Dec 22, 2023
Jeanette Butler Gutzman, age (she’ll never tell), of Hendersonville passed away on December 22, 2023. Jeanette was born on May 2, 1959 to Charles and Carolyn Butler.
Jeanette was a fabulous educator who devoted 35 years to shaping young minds. She left an eternal mark on countless students, colleagues, friends, family and her community! Jeanette had a gift for seeing...
Bill Lawhon
Dec 22, 2023
Bill Lawhon, age 82, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Doniphan, Missouri to the late Harold and Mable Lawhon.
Bill grew up in Hendersonville and graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1962. He and his brother enjoyed racing hydros on Old Hickory Lake.
Bill's military service was a testament to his selflessness...
Kathy Parry
Dec 21, 2023
Kathy Parry, age 68, of Hendersonville passed away on December 21, 2023. Kathy was born on September 23, 1955 in Bedford County.Kathy's career as an educator was filled with love and compassion. Kathy dedicated lots of time to working with children with special abilities, whom she affectionately referred to as her "babies." She had a unique ability to connect with...
Carolyn Williams
Dec 18, 2023
Carolyn Williams, a beacon of unwavering love and kindness, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1948, her family moved to Union City, Tennessee in 1950, where her father opened a large animal veterinary practice.
Carolyn’s life was one of passionate engagement and selfless love. She was the loving wife of John, and together they...
Michael Wayne Martin
Dec 17, 2023
Michael Wayne Martin, aged 70, peacefully transitioned on December 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on February 22, 1953, to the late Erma Gladys Martin and John Austin Martin, Sr., Mike was preceded in death by his grandson, John Robert Bradford Moore, siblings Erma Jean Sweeney, John Austin Martin, Jr., Brenda Martin, brothers-in-law Charles Sweeney, Porter Jones, Lewis Eatherly, and...
Donald "Don" W. Clinard
Dec 14, 2023
Donald W. “Don” Clinard, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Don was born on April 27, 1938, in Milldale, Tennessee to Albert N. and Lucille (Brady) Clinard.
Don loved gardening, both flowers and vegetables. He had a true “green thumb”. He also enjoyed wood-working making bird houses and walking canes. Don never met a stranger and could be...
Emma Carol Brown
Dec 12, 2023
Emma Carol Brown, age 65, passed away on December 12, 2023. Emma was born on September 5, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi to Frank Braswell and Annette (Abernathy) Braswell.
Emma was fun-loving, funny, and a great friend to all. She loved taking road trips with Gatlinburg being a favorite trip. She worked over 30 years at several Waffle House locations. ...
Richard B. Bawcom
Dec 11, 2023
Richard Bawcom was born on November 7, 1938 in Shaw, Mississippi. His family moved to Humboldt, Tennessee, where he spent most of his young adult years. After serving in the Army, he went on to spend the rest of his long life in Madison, Tennessee where he died in the comfort of his home on December 11, 2023.
He...
Zollie Sircy
Dec 10, 2023
In loving memory of Walter Zollie Sircy, Jr., 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to his true home in Heaven on December 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavona and Walter Zollie Sircy, Sr. Zollie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita McCauley Sircy, three children, Jennifer Sircy Bresnahan (Barry), Walter Zollie "Tripper" Sircy, III (Shannon...
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