Obituaries

Oct 4, 2022

Joe Ward Craighead was born April 7, 1926, in Jackson County, Tennessee to the late Fred and flora Craighead.  He passed away at McKendree Manor on October 4, 2022.

Joe is preceded in death by his devoted wife Martha (Draper) Craighead, his loving daughter Connie Elaine Craighead and his sisters Doris Elizabeth Craighead Clarke and Bonnie Craighead. ...

Oct 4, 2022

Vernon D. Kirby, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.  Vernon was born December 16, 1935, in Adams, TN to Morris and Virginia Kirby.

Vernon loved watching old TV shows, movies, pitching horseshoes, and bowling.  He loved to argue with family and friends and was known for his quote “What are you doing today, besides...

Oct 3, 2022

Bill Peter was born on Sept. 17, 1955 in Maywood, California. He grew up in the Ventura area.

Bill was deeply impacted by his 6th grade teacher, Ms. Harris. She planted seeds of faith in his life. When he was in 7th grade, Bill met his best friend George “Sarge” Morris on the bus to school. Sarge...

Sep 30, 2022

Bonnie Jean Foster (Featherston), born on February 3, 1934, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 88.

Known by family as “Grandmother,” she was the picture of a proper southern Christian lady.  Always dressed to impress, stubborn but always kind, she left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.  She was a...

Sep 30, 2022

Curtis H. Pirkle passed away on Friday, October 29, 2022, at the age of 93.

He is survived by his son, Ben (Monica) Pirkle, and grandsons, Tyler and Austin.

Curtis was born to Christopher and LeClair Pirkle of Cumming, Georgia on April 28, 1929. He was one of 5 children. The family owned and operated...

Sep 28, 2022

Martha Jean Lyell, age 85, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 28, 2022 in her son's home surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Dyretha Minton, husband John Douglas Lyell and brothers Charlie and Wayne Minton.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Bonnie) Lyell; grandchildren Christina (Nathan) Lee,...

Sep 27, 2022

Betty Jean Sanders, age 85, of Hendersonville, TN died on September 27, 2022, after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Floyd Sanders, Sr., sons, Floyd E. Sanders, Jr. and wife Mitzi, and Timothy Dale Sanders and wife Sheila; grandchildren Amber Cornell, Jamie Sanders, Jacob Sanders and wife Heather, Casey Brewster and wife,...

Sep 25, 2022

Retha K. Mizer Freeman, age 85, passed away September 25, 2022.  Retha was born on April 21, 1937 in Alma, Michigan to George and Dorothy Mizer.

Retha spent her life serving others.  She was a member of the Connell United Methodist Church.  She was an avid cook, she used that skill to help with Meals on Wheels...

Sep 24, 2022

John Donald Yambrick, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  John was born to John and Wilma Yambrick on January 3, 1932, in Sheboygan, WI.

John was a veteran of the Korean War and loved to tell the story.  He loved to fish with his family and veteran buddies.  His favorite thing to do was...

Sep 24, 2022

Collin M. Bruce

Nashville/Hendersonville , TN - Collin McGrew Bruce age 19 - born September 4th, 2003 died September 24th, 2022

Collin will be well remembered for his big heart and smile. His caring personality and sense of humor will live on in all of our memories.

Collin is survived by his parents...

Sep 24, 2022

Dwight L. “Marty” Martz, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  Marty was born on August 24, 1945 in Charlotte, NC to Sam and Clella Martz.

Marty graduated from Stratford High School in Nashville.  After graduating, he joined the Army and became part of the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles”, proudly serving his country over six...

Sep 22, 2022

Our beloved, Lois Ann Wilson, passed away on September 22, 2022. She was a devoted and loving wife to William “Bill” Wilson, husband of 54 years, and a loving mother of three children. Lois was born on August 3, 1940 in Jacksonville, FL to James Diggs Curry and Mary Perez De Guzman Curry. She grew up in Miami, FL...

Sep 21, 2022

Edna Louise McNeal Barnes, 87, of Greenbrier, Tennessee died early Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born June 4, 1935 in Hebbertsburg, Tennessee to the late Sterling & Maggie Headrick McNeal.

Edna was the loving wife of the late Charles Ray Barnes, whom she married In March 1957. To this...

Sep 20, 2022

Casey Lee Storm Parks, age 45 of Nashville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Casey was born on June 3, 1977 in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by his, brother Brandon, grandparents Sterling and Anna Bridges.

Casey is survived by his wife Michelle Parks; children Aiden and Ily Parks, step son Jadon Brinson;...

Sep 19, 2022

Gary Ward Wilson of Gallatin, TN passed from this life and into the hands of our Savior on Monday, September 19, 2022.

He was born in Livingston, TN on February 24, 1949, to the late C.G. Wilson and Betty Jean Draper, both of Gainsboro, TN.  Being an only child and from a small family, Gary had only...

Sep 19, 2022

Jerry Wayne Brown (Jake), age 81, of Nashville, TN passed away September 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Brown and Wesley Brown; Siblings Evelyn Spain and Jimmy Brown.

Jerry served his country in the United States Navy and was a retired Metro Nashville Fire Fighter. He was a...

Sep 16, 2022

Terry G. Stephens, age 81, passed away September 16, 2022. He suffered with myasthenia gravis for many years. He is survived by his wife, Louise Stephens; son, Greg; daughter, Kimberly; daughter-in-law, Bobbi; and grandchildren, Dylan and Savannah.

Terry was a graduate of the Holcut High School in Tishomingo, Mississippi, and Mississippi State University in Starkville. He was...

Sep 16, 2022

BAUGH, Elisabetha Cassel, age 98 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on September 16, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Hermann and Anna Cassel, sister, Mia Knapp, and husband, Colonel Russell Baugh. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Tim) Webster, and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Baugh was born on July 3,...

Sep 16, 2022

Billy W. Sumners, age 65, of Cottontown, TN passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Hendersonville, TN. Billy was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late Marcus and Rachel McLemore Sumners.

Mr. Sumners is survived by his loving wife Donna Barber Sumners, daughters; Heather (David) Smallwood, Elizabeth (Justin) Huffines, and Lindsey Roberts;...

Sep 16, 2022

Dana Gale Gentry gained her angel wings on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Dana was born on August 23, 1974, in Nashville, TN. Dana is predeceased by her father, Eddie Gentry and mother Shirley Duvall. She is survived by her bonus Dad, Roy Duvall, brothers: Scott Gentry and Todd Duvall, sisters: Holly Girgies, Kim & (Marty) Goldman, Tyminda...