Obituaries
Donald O. Riddle, Sr.
Oct 3, 2023
Donald O. Riddle, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Don was born on October 29, 1937, to Robert Coleman Riddle and Ernestine (Eaves) Riddle in Versailles, Kentucky.
Don graduated from Central High School in Columbia, Tennessee Class of 1955. While in high school, Don was Class President, Valedictorian, and voted Most Likely to Succeed. Don enjoyed coin...
Carroll Weaver "Doc" Hughes
Oct 2, 2023
Carroll W. Hughes 1935 - 2023
Carroll Weaver Hughes, 87, known as “Doc” to friends and family, died quietly on October 2, 2023 with his devoted wife of 61 years, Betty, at his side.
Doc was born in Nettleton, Mississippi on November 5, 1935, to Homer E. Hughes and Juanita Weaver Hughes.
Many of his happiest...
Darin Alan Pettitt
Oct 1, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Darin Alan Pettitt, 54, of Hendersonville, TN, on October 1, 2023 from a heart attack. He was one of three children. He was born on April 30, 1969 to Alan Pettitt and Joni Illi in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated Hendersonville High School in 1987 and went on to...
Grace Janet Buikema
Sep 28, 2023
Grace Janet Buikema, age 81, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born on August 29, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Tracy and Nicholas Wiersema. Grace is also preceded in death by her husband, Peter D. Buikema; and brother-in-law, Harold De Groot. She is survived by children, Peter B. Buikema (Suzanne), Daniel Buikema (Megan),...
Nancy Duke
Sep 28, 2023
Nancy Duke, a devoted follower of Christ for more than 70 years, passed away on September 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Born in Knoxville on September 18, 1936, Nancy led a life filled with love, service and a deep faith in God.
Nancy attended UT Knoxville where she was blessed to meet her beloved husband, Ed Duke. Their...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Mitchell
Sep 26, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Ray Mitchell, age 52, passed away on September 26, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Michael Ray Mitchell and Beverly Mitchell. Chuck is survived by his wife, Ondie Mitchell; son, Cade Mitchell; mother, Beverly Mitchell; brothers, Chris Mitchell (Alisha) and Chad Mitchell; nieces, Ashlee Brinkley (Christopher) and Cara Willett (Trent);...
Dimple Watts
Sep 23, 2023
Dimple Lee Watts, age 87, of Goodlettsville passed away on September 23, 2023. Dimple was born on June 22, 1936 to the late Vestal and Ethel Mae Rippetoe.
Dimple was a people person. She loved to be with her friends and family. She loved music and enjoyed dancing. She loved to have a good time and laugh. Dimple was full...
Betty Lou Baxter Dorris
Sep 21, 2023
Betty Lou Baxter Dorris, age 88, of Hendersonville passed away on September 21, 2023. Betty was born on December 13, 1934, in Carroll County, Tennessee to the late John (Willie) and Mary Baxter.
Betty graduated from Trezevant High School in 1953. She moved to Nashville after graduation. She married Roy Dorris, and they established their home in Hendersonville. She was...
Fannie Faye Feole
Sep 20, 2023
Fannie Faye Feole age 88, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. Faye was born on July 20, 1935, to Ernest Hawkins and Maxie Hawkins in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Faye graduated Hendersonville High School in 1953, went to work at Life and Casualty Insurance and 3rd National Bank then became a stay- at- home mom and dedicated...
Robert Frank Willis
Sep 19, 2023
Robert Frank Willis, 90, was ushered into eternal life by his Savior and Lord on 9/19/2023. Born in Topeka, KS, Bob began his favorite hobby of golf as an 11 year old caddy. He played on Topeka High School, Washburn University, and US Air Force golf teams. Having played on more than 400 courses in 29 states and 9 foreign...
Donald Felts
Sep 19, 2023
Donald Felts, age 73, of Hendersonville went to be with The Lord on September 19, 2023. He was born on August 28,1950, to the late James and Virginia Felts.
Don was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent countless hours exploring the outdoors. He had a love of gardening. He won many awards with his day lilies. He loved to...
John S. "Scott" Sawyer
Sep 19, 2023
John S. “Scott” Sawyer, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Scott was born on February 13, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee to James H. and Jean Marie (Sager) Sawyer.
Scott graduated from Gallatin High School and Tennessee College of Applied Technology formerly Hartsville Vocational and was employed at ITW-CIP in Gallatin. Scott learned to love racing midget cars. ...
Scott J. Ransom
Sep 19, 2023
Scott J. Ransom, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Scott was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to S. Jack and Iva Mae Ransom. He was past president of Parthenon Metal Works.
An avid outdoorsman, Scott enjoyed fishing, boating, hiking in the National Parks, and traveling coast to coast on his Harley Davidson. He could fix anything and...
Donald A. Reichenberger
Sep 18, 2023
Donald Albert Reichenberger Born in Cook, Illinois on July 25,1944. Died September 18, 2023 in Hendersonville, TN, at the age of 79.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Florence, Father, Alfred and son, Donald. Married to Linda Forte Reichenberger and had two sons, Richard “Richie”(Christine) and Randall “Randy”. He had three children from a previous marriage; Gina...
Micki Lavonne Hunter
Sep 15, 2023
Micki Lavonne Hunter, age 63, passed away on September 15, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on October 18, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Harold Hunter, Sr. and Jacqueline T. Hunter.
Micki is survived by her brother, Harold Hunter, Jr. (Tania L. Hunter); niece, Carianna R. Hunter; and nephews, Devyn G. Hunter and Julian D. Hunter.
Micki...
Lavert Fornoff Sneed
Sep 14, 2023
Lavert Fornoff Sneed, age 94, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Lavert was born in Nashville, TN on February 26, 1929. He was the son of the late John Currin Sneed and Willie Mae Pentecost Sneed.
Mr. Sneed is survived by his daughter Glenda Vanderveer (C.Courtney).
Lavert was preceded in death his loving wife Betty Jean Sneed; brother...
Judith Loftin
Sep 12, 2023
Judith Odom Loftin, age 83, of Hendersonville passed away on September 12, 2023. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 14, 1939 to the late Jesse and Clara Odom.
Judy will be remembered for her constant smile and her love to laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her CBCA friends. She loved to travel, especially to the beach. She...
Pamela T. Brown
Sep 12, 2023
Pamela Tolliver Brown passed from this life Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 after a 3 year battle with Bile Duct Cancer.
She was preceded in death by father, James Sterling Tolliver and mother, Bessie Mae Tolliver
Survived by: Husband, Michael V Brown (Husband), Children: Michael Todd Brown (Amy McIllwain Brown) & Brian Kirk Brown (Peggy Eldridge Brown), Grandchildren: Allie...
David Harrison Guy
Sep 11, 2023
David Harrison Guy, 68, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on September 11, 2023, at 11:21 p.m. while peacefully surrounded by his family in their home.
David was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 22, 1955. He was an owner and operator of Sundek of Nashville and had been with the company since the late 1990’s. He was a 1973...
William S. "Scotty" Norman
Sep 11, 2023
William Scott “Scotty” Norman, age 75, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Scotty was born on December 6, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to Maurice and Evelyn (Parsons) Norman.
Scotty was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, canning, and processing meat. It was always a favorite of Scotty’s to share the vegetables from the garden and...
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