Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Billie Jean Bates, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Billie was born on September 3, 1930, to Robert A. and Myrtle (Grisham) Green in Nashville, Tennessee.

Billie Jean worked as an accounting clerk with the Metro Water Department.  She attended Metro Baptist Church in Goodlettsville.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 25, 2023

John R. Yanusz, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home.  John was born on November 24, 1942, to John Yanusz and Elizabeth Mason Garnecki in Somerville, New Jersey.

John proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy being stationed his entire career in Japan.  After leaving the Navy, John met the...

Jan 24, 2023

Melba (Pillow) Abney, 94, of Hendersonville, TN, died at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.  She was born October 20, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas.

Melba graduated from Paragould High School and attended nursing school in Memphis, TN where she received her RN Diploma.  She also attended Harding...

Jan 23, 2023

Frank Tabor Hutchins was born November 2, 1928, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the third of nine children to Spurgeon and Healy Hutchins.  He graduated from Hugh Morson High School in 1946 and North Carolina State College in 1951 with a degree in Ceramic Engineering.  As an Air Force ROTC student, he attended radar school following graduation at Keesler Air...

Jan 23, 2023

David Ellsworth Hughes, 90, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2023, with family at his bedside.

Dave was born June 8, 1932, in Nashville, TN, to Fleming Hughes and Emma Hughes Mott.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Glenda “Susie” Hughes of Hendersonville, TN; sons David (Deannie) Hughes of Bethpage, TN;...

Jan 21, 2023

Kimberly  Dawn Bednarz, age 49 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Kimberly was born on August 28, 1973 in Nashville, TN.

Kim is survived by her husband Joe Bednarz, Jr.; son Sean Bednarz (Felisha); mother Zula Gray; granddaughters Lilly Bednarz and Hailey Bednarz; father-in-law and mother-in-law Joe Bednarz, Sr. and Barbara Bednarz; sister-in-law...

Jan 21, 2023

Linda Kay Bates, age 78, passed away on January 21, 2023.  She was born on January 1, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana.  Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Edward Bates and daughter, Tamra Lynn Bates.

Linda is survived by her children, Candy Shaffer (Joe), Chris Bates, Cari Pedigo, Teri Halpin, and Cindy Wilson; grandchildren, Mindy...

Jan 20, 2023

Christopher J. “Chris” Vanderheyden, age 45, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.  Chris was born on June 18, 1977, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Carl and Martha (Culver) Vanderheyden, and grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Chris was a loving and lovable person who enjoyed video games, all things Star Wars, and was an insatiable and trash-talking fan...

Jan 18, 2023

Helen O’Neal Reese, age 82, passed away on January 18, 2023.  Helen was born on July 24, 1940 in Adolphus, Kentucky to the late Marvin and Idress O’neal.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Reese and 12 siblings.

Helen is survived by children, James “Jimmy” Reese (Bernice), David Reese (Marilyn), and Allyson...

Jan 15, 2023

Rowan Avery Ward, age 16 months, passed away January 15, 2023.  Rowan was born on August 30, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee to loving parents, Rachel and Trey Ward.  He is also survived by grandparents, Joe Houston Ward and Gina Grisham Ward; aunts, Kori Danelle Barber (James) and Allison Ward Hodges (Blake); uncles, Brian Christopher Ellis and Blaine Corbin Ward;...

Jan 9, 2023

Lyle Thompson Teague, 87, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Hendersonville, TN.  Lyle was born to O.D. Teague and Marie (Payne) Teague on September 18, 1935, in Selmer, Tennessee.

During elementary school, Lyle moved with his family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where his father worked for the Manhattan Project.  Lyle graduated from Oak Ridge High...

Jan 9, 2023

Osia Laverne (Harris) Read, 91, passed away peacefully at Blessed Home Care in Hendersonville, TN on Monday, January 9, 2023.  Osia was preceded in death by husband Melvin J. Read.  They were both born in Ashland City, TN and were married for 41 years.  They moved to Madison in 1955. Osia is survived by daughters Pat (Jim - deceased)...

Jan 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Joseph "JJ" Sorge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 6, 2023

Kurby Edwin Owens, age 79 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 in Murfreesboro, TN. Kurby was born in Akin, IL and was the son of the late Leamon Samford and Marlyn June Sniderwin Owens.

Kurby is survived by his wife of 58 years Karen Miriani Owens, daughter Karla Marenka of Hendersonville, sister Glenda...

Jan 5, 2023

Donald Norman Gross, age 87, passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Donald was born on November 25, 1935 in White Plains, New York to the late Martin and Mary Gross.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Gross; brothers, Buddy Matthews, Bill Matthews, and Fred Gross; and sisters, Doris Maier and Margie Moore....

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Reed Fisher, formerly of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully at Hartsville Health & Rehab on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Mrs. Fisher is preceded in death by her parents Willie D. & Georgia Preston Reed, husband and lifelong companion, Joe Fisher who passed away on March 24, 1998. Siblings Nannie Ligon Reed, Willie Dee Wright and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Kathleen Willey, age 81, passed away on January 3, 2023.  She was born on February 16, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Melba Mann.  Kathleen is also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin “Buck” Willey and brother, Kenneth Mann.

Kathleen is survived by sons, Rick Willey (Karen), Randy Willey (Liane), and Rob Willey (Becky); grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2023

Stephen Allen Baldyga, age 67, passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born on December 10, 1955 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Alfred Baldyga and Helen Barber Ruth.  Steve is survived by his wife, Brenda Baldyga; daughters, Kimberly Piotto of Hendersonville, Tiffani O’Shea of Murfreesboro, and Jessica Samuelson of Florida; sons, Stephen Baldyga and Joe Baldyga both...

Jan 1, 2023

Lorna Diane Wycoff Chronis age 91 passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023, after living a long and full life.  Lorna was born in LA County CA. on July 30, 1931. Her humble beginnings were at a time when many were impoverished and struggling.  Lorna and her siblings formed a bond that provided her lifelong strength and courage that led...

Jan 1, 2023

Joey Maurer, age 69, of Hendersonville, TN. passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Joey was born on September 26, 1953 in Nashville, TN.

Joey is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan O’Neal Maurer; sons Daniel Maurer (Mindy), Mason Maurer (Jody); daughter Pamela Priddy (Bruce); brothers Nick Maurer, Pete Maurer (Shirley); grandsons Devin Priddy, Sullivan...