Obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

Janis Ball Bessire (June 18, 1954 – April 6, 2022)

Born in Nashville on June 18, 1954, Janis was the youngest child of four and the only daughter of Noel and Vida Ball.

Jan grew up in the Inglewood and Rosebank areas of Nashville, graduating from Stratford High School. She attended MTSU and Belmont. After...

Apr 5, 2022

Christopher “Brandon” McCabe, age 22, of Gallatin, TN was unexpectedly taken from us on April 5, 2022.

Brandon was born on April 24, 1999, to Belinda McCabe and Robert McCabe, Jr.

He is survived by his parents, as well as his older sisters, Angela (Elliot) Greenlee of San Francisco, CA, and Rachel McCabe of Gallatin,...

Apr 3, 2022

We lost our Dad unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 3 at 77 years of age.  He retired his real estate license on their 56th wedding anniversary to spend more time with his wife Sharon traveling through their bucket list quest to see all 50 states.  He and Sharon experienced 38, including Hawaii, where they spent their 25th wedding anniversary.

Mar 30, 2022

Elvana Cathy Henderson, age 87, of Hendersonville, passed away on March 30, 2022, at Park Place Retirement.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Henderson; survived by her children, Mark A Henderson, Kay Dallas, Amy M. Henderson; grandchildren, Drew W. Dallas, Aric C. Dallas, Evan R. Dallas, Cody A. Henderson; in-laws, Joyce A. Henderson,...

Mar 28, 2022

William “Billy” Shaw

April 4,1971 – March 28, 2022

Bill loved life!!! Everyone who met him was impacted by his life. He was an amazing son, brother, and uncle. Bill was perpetually happy. He brought joy and light to everyone with his smile and laughter. He was the best...

Mar 28, 2022

Darwin Glenn Holt, 57, a resident of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.  He worked as an insurance broker for 22 years.  He was heavily involved in church and Men of Valor.  He loved God and was a dedicated husband and father. As an avid Tennessee Vols fan, he enjoyed weekend trips to Knoxville to watch the...

Mar 27, 2022

William "Billy" Michael Cothern, age 74, born in Nashville TN to the late Will T and Martha Sue Cothern, went home to the Lord Sunday, March 27. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela; sons Michael and Brian Cothern; honorary grandchildren Jessica and Jordan Wilson; sister Sue Ann (Donnie) Hamilton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He...

Mar 25, 2022

Robert “Ned” Scruggs, age 82, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born in Independence (Bucksnort), Mississippi on August 20, 1939, to the late James Homer and Effie Orelia (Anglin) Scruggs.

Ned loved Jesus and was a wonderful example of a godly man....

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Evelyn Frazor, Age 78 passed away on March 23, 2022.

She was born in Pleasant Shade, TN on June 12, 1943

Mary graduated from Glencliff High School

She and William “Bill” Elba Frazor Jr. were married 31 years.

She was a member of Hendersonville Missionary Baptist Church for over 50...

Mar 22, 2022

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, William (Bill) Hoffman, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 82 in Hendersonville, TN.  Bill was born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., on October 8, 1939, to William R. and Joann (Simon) Hoffman.  He grew up in Floral Park, NY where he attended Sewanhaka High School. He received the Navy ROTC...

Mar 21, 2022

Jane W Leiby, age 96, formerly of Cincinnati Ohio, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee on March 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David W Leiby.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Leiby, Robert (Sue Crookall) Leiby, David (Bettye) Leiby, and grandchildren Erin (Dominic) Langone, Ryan (Samm) Leiby, Adam (Helen Shaw) Leiby, and...

Mar 20, 2022

Steven William Smith, 68, of Goodlettsville. Passed away on Sunday, March 20th, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 2nd 1954 and later settled in Madison, Tennessee with his wife, Cherrie Smith. They were married on September 21, 1984 and were married 37 happy years. Steve called her his...

Mar 20, 2022

Kathryn Rosalie Brooks White, age 93 of Hendersonville, TN (formerly of Decatur, IL) passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Goodlettsville, TN. Kathryn was born in Veteran, WY and was the daughter of the late Owen Ellsworth Brooks and Ada Myrtle Thomas Brooks.

Kathryn is survived by sons Mike White (Patty) of Jacksonville, FL, Timothy White...

Mar 18, 2022

Chelsey Marie King, age 35 of, Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by, grandfathers Jerry Bess and Robert King. She is survived by her daughter Katrina Rashaey Burrow; mother Penny Bess Hargett; father Joseph Scott King; step-father Kenneth William Hargett; sister Shelley King Edel (Brandon Edel); brother Justin...

Mar 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that we let you know that Harry Gregory Griffin (Gregg), 73, of Hendersonville, Tennessee has passed away after a heroic battle with cancer. If we used every positive adjective in the dictionary, it would still not adequately describe what a beautiful human being he was.

He served his country in Vietnam and...

Mar 12, 2022

James Michael Moore “Coach”, 86, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Preceded on death by his parents, Harold Vincent Moore and Catherine Baier Moore. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Debbie, sons, Cody Moore (fiancé Tisha Curry), Danny Moore, daughters, Kerry Benson (Bobby), Sherry Allen (Danny), stepsons, Trey O’Donohoe and Troy O’Donohoe, stepdaughter, Kristen...

Mar 12, 2022

Janice Ellen (Holland) Lasater, age 67, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Mount Juliet, TN. Jan was the daughter of the late Wayne and Shirley Holland of Nashville, TN. She graduated from Hendersonville High School , class of 1972, and Cumberland University, class of 1998. On December 17, 1977, she married the love of...

Mar 11, 2022

Oral “Rickey” Gooch, age 70, of Gallatin, TN. passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Hendersonville, TN. Rickey was the son of the late Clifford and Lillian Gooch, and was born in Tiptonville, TN. home of Reelfoot Lake which he dearly loved and had so much pride in being from Lake County, TN.

He is survived...

Mar 11, 2022

Melba Lois Roberts, age 97 of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 at The Place at Crossfield. She is preceded in death by parents, Andrew James King and Nettie Lee Duke; husband Norman Taylor Roberts, and son, Dwight Taylor Roberts.

Melba is survived by her granddaughter; Dawn Roberts; great-granddaughter; Madison Rayne Pardue; sister Shirley...

Mar 11, 2022

Filomena “Phyllis” Colangelo Leonard, age 83 of Hendersonville, Tennessee, exited from this life on March 11, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Hendersonville from California in 2006, stopping for a few years in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she lived her best and happiest life.

She always had a lucky streak, and we...