Obituaries

Jun 14, 2023

Ms. Arlene Hille, age 96, of Hendersonville passed away on June 14, 2023. Arlene was born to the late John Edward and Mable Peterson on October 10, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Arlene was a long time member of Hendersonville First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time at home and visiting with her loved ones.

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Jun 13, 2023

Michael Joseph Amato, age 83, of Hendersonville passed away on June 13, 2023. Michael was born on June 16, 1939 to the late Bruno and Carmella Amato in Hartford, Connecticut.

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Amato; his sister, Josephine Iuli (George); and sister-in-law, Olga Amato.

Michael...

Jun 12, 2023

John Michael Jones, 73, of Gallatin passed away on Monday June 12, 2023.  John Michael was born on April 21, 1950, to Leland and Dorothy Jones in Hamilton, Ohio.

John Michael received his BA from Miami University of Ohio, his Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and his Doctorate of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary.  He...

Jun 11, 2023

Boyd H. “Buddy” Parsons, Jr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with his family by his side.  Buddy was born on November 19, 1936, to Boyd H. Parsons, Sr. and Ida Neil (Hopwood) Parsons in Nashville, Tennessee.

Buddy graduated from West High School Class of 1955.  Prior to graduating, he was on the State...

Jun 10, 2023

Pauline Raymer, age 95, of Hendersonville passed away on June 10, 2023. Pauline was born in Sumner County, Tennessee to the late Currie and Effie Dickson.

Pauline enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, and watching the hummingbirds. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and even playing rook. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Pauline...

Jun 9, 2023

SMSgt Jack S. Teubert (retired), age 95, born March 22, 1928, in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia passed away June 9th, 2023 peacefully with family by his side in Hendersonville, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents Wateman and Sarah Teubert and his loving wife of 72 years Lila (Lee) Teubert. He is survived by his son John...

Jun 6, 2023

Elvie E. Young, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  Elvie was born on July 2, 1936, to Frank and Opal Young in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

Elvie served his country in the United States Army.  After leaving military service, he became a mechanic at International Truck Dealers working on diesel engines.  In the early 1980’s he opened...

Jun 4, 2023

Carole Ann Hawkins Rice, 88 years old, passed peacefully at SRMC on June 4, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1934, the daughter of Beatrice Alberta Davenport and Ray Daniel Hawkins, in a house built by her grandfather Charlie Hawkins in Auburntown, Tennessee. She was the eldest of three children, with two brothers Ray Donald and Charles Stanton....

Jun 4, 2023

Harold Keith Altizer, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Harold was born on September 16, 1938, in Cedar Bluff, Virginia to Crobie Allen Altizer and Mary Jeanette (Smith) Altizer.

Harold was a voracious reader, consuming 2-3 books per week.  His favorite authors being Stephen King, James Patterson and Tom Clancy.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, and...

Jun 1, 2023

William Thomas Fitzpatrick III, always known as Lil Man or Will entered this earthly life on December 8, 1977. He left his earthly body on June 1, 2023. He was born to the late William Thomas Fitzpatrick II and Georgia Marie Fitzpatrick in Nashville, TN.

Lil Man professed his faith at an early age and was baptized under...

May 31, 2023

Eva Nadine (Proffitt) Young age 86, of Gallatin passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in her home with her husband and children.  Mrs. Young was a native of Tompkinsville, Kentucky where she was born on June 17, 1936.

Eva was married to Elvie Young for 68 years.  She was a cosmetologist for approximately 55 years.

May 31, 2023

Dr. Lyman Jackson (“Jack”) Roberts II of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on May 31, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on December 10, 1943 to Lyman Jackson Roberts and Betty Jane Mills Roberts in Muscatine, IA. After graduating from Muscatine High School, he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Cornell College in Mt....

May 28, 2023

Rose Marie Fort, age 94, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with her family by her side.  Rose was born on February 2, 1929, to Frank and Mary (Avylla) Gracia in Tauton, Massachucetts.

Rose was a military wife prior moving to Hendersonville in 1974.  Rose enjoyed playing the piano and bowling.  She became an active member...

May 27, 2023

Mr. Jesse Ray Davis (92), of Hendersonville, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1931 to the late Jesse and Estella Davis.

Jesse served in the United States Air Force where he spent his career as an Air Traffic Controller. After his retirement from the United States Air Force, he went to...

May 26, 2023

Colleen Marie Polk, age 70, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was born on August 24, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Kathy Jenkins and Harry L. Stewart.  Colleen is also preceded in death by sister, Kellye Stewart; and nephew, Eric Lovell.

Colleen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry...

May 23, 2023

Bobby Len South, age 77, passed away on May 23, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  He was born on August 27, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Sitha and Marvin South.  Bobby is also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara South and Rita South; and great-granddaughter, Bennett Hurd.

Bobby is survived by his wife of...

May 20, 2023

Buster Cathey, 80, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away quietly, in his sleep on the morning of May 20, 2023, in his home surrounded by his beautiful wife of 56 years.

Buster was preceded in death by both of his parents and is survived by his wife, Dianne; his son and his...

May 19, 2023

Avalene R. (Brock) Rohde of Hendersonville, Tennessee (formerly of Grants Pass, OR and Ypsilanti, MI), passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born December 4, 1929 in Medford, Oregon to the late W. Robert and Ruth Brock. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years Robert E. Rohde, three baby...

May 18, 2023

Albert Wayne Mann was born in 1925 as the only child of parents Albert and Mildred Mann of Shelbina, Missouri. The Manns were hard working, humble people who began their life together in Shelbina, later moving to Quincy, Illinois where Albert Wayne Mann spent most of his childhood years. Albert graduated from Quincy High School in 1944, playing sports...

May 15, 2023

James “Jimmy” Warwick Armstrong, Jr., age 90, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Jimmy was born on January 10, 1933, to James Warwick Armstrong, Sr. and Margaret Van Hook Armstrong in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jimmy graduated from Issac Litton High School Class of 1951.  After high school, Jimmy attended the University of...