Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Clarence Earl Carnahan, 87, of Hendersonville, TN, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. He was a loving and much-loved Christian husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Earl was born on October 25, 1935, to Ernest Otto Carnahan and Ella Mae Bryant Carnahan in Corning, Arkansas. He was the...

May 2, 2023

Elsie Janice Herren, age 77, passed away peacefully May 2, 2023, due to metastatic lung cancer at Alive Hospice’s inpatient facility in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born January 12, 1946, in Camden, Tennessee to J.D. and Betty Markham. Janice married while in high school and was a devoted wife to James Dobson, as well as a loving mother to...

Apr 29, 2023

Theresa Ann “Terry” Roek, age 81, of Portland passed away on April 29, 2023. Theresa was born on April 6, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Herbert and Anna Belle Walters.

Terry enjoyed listening to Wynonna Judd and working in her yard. She will be remembered as a very independent, warm, loving, and affectionate woman. She...

Apr 28, 2023

J Ross “Joe” Konkle, Jr., age 82, passed away on April 28, 2023.  He was born on September 3, 1940 in Turbotville, Pennsylvania to the late Gladys Konkle and J Ross Konkle, Sr.   Joe is also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Snyder; and grandson, John Robert Konkle.  Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mille...

Apr 27, 2023

Aidan Elijah Harland, 20, of Hendersonville, TN succumbed to his battle with depression and mental illness on April 27, 2023.  He was comforted by family members as he passed on from this world.  Aidan was known for his fiery curly red hair and his striking crystal blue eyes.  An avid creator and voracious reader, he was always drawing, writing,...

Apr 27, 2023

Charlcie J. Boyd, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  Charlcie was born on January 12, 1933, in Austin, Texas to William T. Bryan and Elizabeth Ann (Baker) Bryan.

Charlcie loved gardening, sewing, baking bread, exercise class and reading.  Most importantly, she loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was an active member of Redeemer Church and Bellshire United...

Apr 27, 2023

Our beloved Carol Marie McDaniel was born June 7, 1944 and gained her angel wings on April 27, 2023 after a long, hard-fought battle with heart disease. She is survived by her husband, Jerry McDaniel, eldest daughter Theresa Chandler and her husband Bubba, youngest daughter Tonya Corley and her husband Eddie; and her most favorite “child” on Earth, Cameo...

Apr 27, 2023

Samuel Wesley Lavender, Jr., age 73, passed away on April 27, 2023.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 6, 1949 to the late Samuel Wesley Lavender, Sr. and Margaret Lavender.  Sam is also preceded in death by his wife, Carolynn Lavender.

Sam was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. ...

Apr 26, 2023

Gloria Gail Nolley Davidson

Gloria was born December 3, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. She passed away April 26, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gloria and her husband Buck made their home in Big Sandy, TN for many years. She loved crafting, baking, sewing, antiquing and repurposing furniture. There was never a yard sale...

Apr 25, 2023

James R. “Jim” Vicino, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side after losing the battle with cancer.  Jim was born on July 25, 1944, to James DiVicino and Mary Nacelli DiVicino in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Jim was a man of many talents who could always be found...

Apr 24, 2023

Carl Milliken, age 77, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Waco, Texas.  Carl was born on April 17, 1946, to Frank and Mattie Lee (Byars) Milliken in Puryear, Tennessee.

Carl loved Alabama football, and travelling, especially cruises.  He was a kind and loving man, he never met a stranger and always made those around him feel...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert Aldrich Phillips, Jr., 88, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 13th at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital, with his wife Barbara by his side. He was born in Paterson, NJ on January 10, 1935, the son of Robert and Ednaearl Lowe Phillips. Bob graduated from Springfield College in 1957 and then served in the United States Marine...

Apr 13, 2023

Leonard Ray Shaw Jr. (Butch) passed away peacefully on April 13th at the age of 81.

He is loved and cherished. He was a kind and generous man and those who met him were blessed to call him a friend. Butch was a selfless and loyal father spending his life dedicated to the care of his disabled...

Apr 10, 2023

Frederick Scott Bacon, age 82, passed away on April 10, 2023.  He was born on August 11, 1940 in Turtle Creek (Allegheny), Pennsylvania to the late Sarah Jane McGough and Sheldon Scott Bacon.  Fred is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lee Bacon; and sister, Mary Dick.

Fred is survived by children, Candace Lee Lewis...

Apr 9, 2023

Linda Turner Coulter, 76, of Hendersonville, TN and Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9th. She was surrounded by her husband, two sons, and their spouses who held her close and sang her along her great journey. Born December 4th, 1946 in Chattanooga, Linda Turner was the second of four children born to Pelham and Effie...

Apr 9, 2023

Nancy C. Engel, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Nancy was born on November 17, 1947, to H.L. Johnson and Nancy (Nolen) Johnson in Nashville, Tennessee.

She graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1965 and received her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University.  Nancy was a loving mother, friend and a proud Nana...

Apr 8, 2023

Charlie J. “Pete” Hammock age 95, of Hendersonville passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  Pete was born on November 25, 1927, to Luther Loyd Hammock and Annie Mae (Wix) Hammock in Westmoreland, Tennessee.

Pete loved cars, car shows, and anything to do with the outdoors.  He enjoyed grilling out, boating on the lake, and meeting his...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Gayle (Botts) Hamilton, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Betty was born on November 3, 1943, to Franklin Botts and Frances Elizabeth (Crossland) Botts in Nashville, Tennessee.

Betty was a Litton High School Class of 1960 graduate.  After graduating from high school, she began her successful banking career with Fidelity Federal retiring after...

Apr 6, 2023

Gloria Jean Dickens, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Gloria was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert Oliphant and Margaret Elizabeth Wade on September 20, 1940.

Gloria enjoyed crafting which included quilting, sewing, and scrapbooking.  Another joy she had was chatting with her friends in the “Golden Girls” and “Go Girls” groups.  Gloria graduated...

Apr 5, 2023

Richard E. Elliott, of Hendersonville, TN died on April 5th at the age of 91.  He grew up in the Inglewood community of Nashville where where he attended Dalewood Methodist Church.  He went to Isaac Litton High School and graduated in 1951 as an All City basketball player.  Dickie attended Tennessee Tech on a basketball scholarship and later transferred...