Obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

LEOTA J. ABEE, 88, passed to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Leota was born in Blanco, Oklahoma on June 12, 1934, to the late Leonard and Lona Calvert. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Ralph Abee; sister Oleta; and sister/best friend Wanda Calvert Peek. She is survived by her daughters...

Nov 17, 2022

Billy Wayne Brown, 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, died at 1:15 pm on November 17, 2022, at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.  Bill was born on July 21, 1935, in Dickson, Tennessee.  He graduated from Dickson High School and then moved to Nashville to attend college.  He served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and was a professional...

Nov 15, 2022

Lorene “Laurie” Hulsey, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  Laurie was born on May 23, 1929, to Robert and Eva (Winchester) Lax in New Concord, Kentucky.

Laurie graduated from New Concord High School and at age 17 was put on a bus to attend Draughon’s Business School in...

Nov 14, 2022

Shella MaryLyn Janisse Galvin of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her home on November 14th, 2022 surrounded by her 4 children.

Shella was born on June 20, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Leo and Sara Ann (Sally) Janisse.

Shella attended Immaculata High School and graduated in 1955. After high school she went on to...

Nov 11, 2022

Linda Faye Riddle, age 80, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Linda was born in Columbia, TN and was the daughter of the late Horace Deimer White and Hazel Shannon White.

Mrs. Riddle is survived by her husband of 65 years Don Riddle; daughters Vickie Smith (Brian), Donna Hall; son Donald Riddle, Jr....

Nov 8, 2022

Barbara Poe Smith, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Barbara was born on November 21, 1947, to the late Bennie and Anne Poe. Barbara is survived by her daughter Bethany Tate (Jordan); sons Bruce (Ginny) and Dennis (Selena) Smith: two sisters Linda McCauley and Pam Pellegrino; grandchildren Jaylee and Bryson...

Nov 6, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Howard Taglavore, 78, was born on October 10, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana and fell asleep in Jesus on November 6, 2022 at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Chattie LV (Brown) Taglavore, step-mother Joyce Taglavore, and brother Tommy Taglavore.  He is survived by his wife Ruth...

Nov 5, 2022

Brenda L. Cowan, 65, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022 at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee after a battle with cancer.  Brenda was born on June 21, 1957, in Noblesville, Indiana to Robert and Phyllis Waugh.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Phyllis.  She is survived by her loving husband of 43...

Nov 4, 2022

Denise Louise (Weiss) Kelley was born on August 30, 1956; and at the age of 66 passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Mary Ellen Parker and Tommy Weiss.  Denise is survived by her son, Brad (Stacee) Kelley, and her granddaughter Lena Kelley; sister Shea (Ken) Tate and her...

Nov 3, 2022

(James) Mark Harshbarger, 65, passed away on November 3, 2022, in Nashville, TN.  Mark was born on May 1, 1957, in Mattoon, IL and is survived by wife Kathy (King) Harshbarger, daughter Sara (Chad) Joyce and son Steven (Mallory) Joyce, and brothers Rodney (Gale) Cook, Paul (Jane) Cook, Mike (Jeanie) Harshbarger and Mitch (Melissa) Abbott, and grandchildren Kai Shoulders,...

Nov 3, 2022

Donald L. “Donnie” Stover passed away on November 3, 2022. Donnie was born on October 24, 1959, to Henry and Betty (Robbins) Stover in Nashville, Tennessee.

Donnie was the owner of Stover & Sons Contractors, Inc., based out of Madison, Tennessee. Outside of work, he had a passion for all things outdoors, from hunting and fishing to...

Oct 30, 2022

George W. Ferguson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was born in Grassy, AL on February 22, 1937, and grew up in Five Points, Tennessee.

George was a self-made man who embraced music his entire life.  He played many instruments from the acoustic guitar to the mandolin.  He had a love for golf...

Oct 29, 2022

Lee Anna Campbell, age 76 of Gallatin, TN. passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mrs. Campbell was born in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Jameson Baker.

Lee Anna is survived by her sons; Rex (Barbara) Campbell, Lee (Briget); daughter Holly (Kent) Groves; grandchildren Christopher Campbell, Corey (Brittany) Groves, Dillion...

Oct 28, 2022

Jennifer Ann Walton, age 49, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.

She was an avid crocheter who loved UT football, the beach and spending time with Clay on their farm in Greenbrier.

Jennifer is survived by son, Ryan Edward Walton, partner, Clay Minnick, parents, Jim and Evelyn Walton, sister, Angie (Todd) Shumate, nephew, Hayden...

Oct 28, 2022

Mary “Becky” Bobbitt

July 18, 1940 – October 28, 2022

Survived by her loving husband, Ralph Bobbitt of Gallatin, TN and her children, Michael (Diana) Frensley ,Eric (Kyong) Frensley, and Angela (Brian) Maggart; grandchildren, Branden (Jamie) Frensley, Blake (Amber) Frensley and Alaina Maggart.

She was also blessed with bonus children and grandchildren. Bobby (Rayeann)...

Oct 23, 2022

Betty June (Hunter) Phillips, eighty-nine of Hendersonville, Tennessee went to sleep peacefully in the Lord on October 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children.

She was born on August 3, 1933, to Amos and Texie Teague Hunter of Waynesville, North Carolina. Betty married Elmer Phillips on August 24, 1951. They had four children, Kathy, Terry,...

Oct 23, 2022

Marilyn M. Taylor, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Marilyn was born to Clyde F. (Jimmy) Miller and Nilla (Baker) Miller on October 1, 1936, in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Marilyn was a giving and caring person. She loved growing a garden with her husband, cooking and baking for others, Southern Gospel Music, Singing, Crosswords,...

Oct 23, 2022

Linda F. Hayes, age 75, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Linda was born to James L. and Janie Estelle (Roberts) Jackson on January 14, 1947, in Madison, Tennessee.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; brother Carl Jackson; and nephew Jimmy Dean Shores.  She is survived by her sons Billy (Diane) Escue, Dale (Susan)...

Oct 21, 2022

Theodore Harvey Kritikos

Theodore “Ted” Harvey Kritikos, beloved son, father, husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022 at home in Hendersonville, TN surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 58 years old.

Affectionately known as “Teddy” by many, he was a one-of-a-kind personality....

Oct 21, 2022

Doris Jeanette Hodgin, age 87 passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.  Doris was born to William Roland Wright and Oveta Kirby Wright on November 6, 1934 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Doris was a 30 year member of the Hendersonville Missionary Church; she loved fishing, reading, going out to dinner, baseball (especially her Houston Astros); but more...