Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Mickey Jenkins, age 82, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

She was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Clyde and Ruby Jaco. Mickey devoted her life to her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mickey was married to her late husband, Harold Jenkins, aka, Conway Twitty,...

Oct 6, 2021

Diane Duncan was born and grew up in Spencer, Iowa. Her only sister, Marie Stoffer continues to live in her family’s three generation home.

Diane attended Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa 1965 – 1967 where she met her beloved husband, John. She completed her BA in Social Work at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa in 1969.

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Oct 5, 2021

Loretta Janette Gray, maiden name Stinson, was born in Nashville, TN on May 10th, 1941, daughter of the late Horace Stinson and Mary Kathryn Stinson (Anderson).

A loving wife and homemaker, Loretta devoted her life to caring for others, first as “Mom” raising her 3 children and then as “Nana” assisting in the childcare of all 8...

Oct 4, 2021

Dorothy “Miney” Oats, age 85, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Oats, parents, Cletus and Robbie Taylor, brother, Robert Taylor and sister, Louise Sparks. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Conn (Gary) and Donna Burton (Danny), grandchildren, Lindsay Tisdale, Matthew Tisdale (Meredith), Abby Reid (Patrick)...

Oct 3, 2021

Judy K. Post, formerly of Newbern, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at the age of 76. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel G. Post and her parents, L.Z. and Doris McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Cathey (Larry) of Bartlett, TN and sons, Eric “Opie” Allen (Kelly) of Nashville, TN and...

Oct 3, 2021

Martha Sue Bogle, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

She was born to the late George and Josie Sutherland on July 14, 1929.

Martha retired at 70 years of age as a dedicated worker of Dupont in Old Hickory, Tennessee of 44 years. She loved music and played piano and...

Sep 28, 2021

Our beloved Derek Linn Drake unexpectedly left this earth on September 28th at the young age of 49.  Derek requested a cremation and his ashes to be scattered at Point Park in Pittsburgh.  Derek was a lover of anything Pittsburgh (Steelers, Penguins and Pirates).  Anyone who met him didn’t have to wait long to realize his passion for the...

Sep 27, 2021

Linda Lee Thomas Tanner, age 71, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.

She was born on February 18, 1950, to the late David Lee Thomas and Odelle E. Barbee.

Linda is survived by son, Charles David Singleton; daughters, Jennifer Lee Singleton (Scott) Jackson and Stacey Ann Singleton; grandchildren, Kristalee Gilbert, Blake Warren,...

Sep 24, 2021

Hubert Marion Carter, age 87, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Hendersonville. Mr. Carter was born in Fairview, TN on January 6, 1934 and was the son of the late Jesse Marion and Susie Chester Carter.

Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Castleberry Carter; son Jesse Carter (Jessica);...

Sep 21, 2021

John Edward White, age 81, of Portland, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. John was born on June 29, 1940 in Springfield, TN and was the son of the late James and Ruby Meadows White.

Mr. White is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Glenda Armistead; sons Vic White and...

Sep 20, 2021

William “Bill” Claude Bell, Jr., transitioned into Heaven on September 20, 2021.

He was preceded in death by father, William C. Bell, Sr. and mother, Christine Poston Bell, Grandparents, Sue Jarratt Bell and Hubert S Bell.

Survivors are wife, Judi Williams Bell, Son William Jarratt Bell (Deanna), Granddaughters -Madeline Rebecca Bell and Abigail Lauren Bell;...

Sep 20, 2021

Anna Laura Mitchell-King of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, September 20,2021 at the age of 97.

Anna born on March 29,1924 in Dayton, TN to the late Lester and Virginia Sally Riggs Marler. Anna is survived by her three children Laura Frances White (Jimmy) of Indianapolis, IN; Donald R. Mitchell (Sharon) of Indianapolis and Ronald S....

Sep 20, 2021

Sandra Jo Asbell, age 73, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Asbell was born in Sparta, TN and was the daughter of the late Joe and Illa Moore Alverson.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband Louis Asbell, Jr; daughter Heather Asbell; son Brian Asbell (Candy); granddaughters Rebecca...

Sep 18, 2021

James Earnest Whitehurst, age 87, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

He was born on October 1, 1933 to the late Dr. Alto Lee Whitehurst and Malissa Dunn. He was a Navy Veteran, serving from 1952 – 1961. James married the love of his life on May 20, 1960 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was...

Sep 14, 2021

Gary Lee Harrison, 69, of Hermitage, TN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Irene Harrison. He is survived by his siblings, Patty Krohman, Brenda Wagner (John) and Richard Harrison, along with 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Gary is also survived by many extended family and...

Sep 13, 2021

Mead Payton Michael, 17, passed away suddenly on September 13,2021 Payton, a brother, a son, and a best friend. He held the hearts of so many. He gave and gave and hardly asked for anything in return. He knew and helped so many people. He had a mind like no other. He had the best kind of humor, a...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael Austin Holt, age 72, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, September 13,2021. Michael was born in Paducah, KY and was the son of the late Reeder and Florence Hall Holt.

Mr. Holt is survived by his wife Gayle; son Phillip Holt (Paige) and three grandchildren, Campbell, Audrey, and Hagan; sister Dorinda Gaw (Jack); nephews Rob, Jeff...

Sep 13, 2021

Kathy Beth Basham, 55, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father, Louis G. Basham Sr., grandparents, Raymond and Elizabeth Gentry, William Bryant and Pearl Gentry, brother in-law, Charles Porter, and special uncles, JB, Larry, JR, Donald and Ray. Kathy is survived by her mother, Dorothy Basham, brother, Louis G....

Sep 13, 2021

Darlene Clark, 78, born October 7, 1942 and departed for her heavenly home on September 13, 2021. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Edith Taylor, beloved sons, Danny Stuart (passed away June 2021) and Dennis Stuart (passed away March 2020), and brother, Mike Moll. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Clark,...

Sep 13, 2021

William “Bill” Luther Stinson Sr., 82, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, September 13th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Zachariah Stinson and Verda Florence Mangrum, and brother, Jerry Stinson. Survived by his wife, Faye, of 64 years, children, Donna Brauer (Tim), Gail Stinson Schibig and William “Bill” Luther Stinson Jr. Bill is also survived...