Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Ollie Elizabeth Rush, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, December 24,2021 in Gallatin, TN. Elizabeth was born in Dickson Co. TN. She was the daughter of the late William Wallace and Felecia Edith Porter Alderidge.

She leaves behind a son Jerry Rush (Vickie), daughter Sandra Champion (Hal), Grandsons Jeremy Rush (Jude), Justin Rush, Brian Champion...

Dec 24, 2021

James “JJ” Johnson, 74, passed away December 24th, 2021, from Alzheimer’s Disease. Even though his memory faded, his love for his family, friends, Primrose School of Hendersonville family, and a good dad joke never did.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alic Almon Johnson, his mother, Lorene Johnson Holladay, and sister Trannie Mae Gordon-Sandusky.

Dec 24, 2021

David Paul Julian II, age 62, of Goodlettsville, passed away on Friday, December 24,2021 surrounded by his family. Mr. Julian was born in Chicago, IL and was the son of the late Paul Joseph and Bobbie Flowers Julian.

David is survived by his loving wife Roberta Carter Julian; son David P. Julian III (Brittany); daughters Tiffany Julian...

Dec 24, 2021

Peggy June Green, age 71, of Gallatin, TN passed away on Friday, December 24,2021 surrounded by her family. Peggy was born in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of the Gordon Rowan Crutcher and Ernestine Payne Smithson.

Mrs. Green is survived by her son; Eric Green; sisters Shirley Little (Ronnie), Tina Frey, Patsy Matheny, Debbie Conway, Diana...

Dec 21, 2021

Aubrey Joe Haltom, 85, of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 14, 1936 in Jackson, TN and was the son of the late Louise and Brandon Wyatt and Richard Haltom, and Vercie Haltom, who survives. Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Dec 19, 2021

David Alan Hufham, age 63 of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away December 19th, 2021. He was a wonderful son, brother, father and soon to be grandfather. Alan was highly involved within the special needs community within Hendersonville, specifically through the Special Needs Sports Foundation and Project 22.

He was preceded in death by father, Charles Walter Hufham.

Dec 12, 2021

Jeffrey Clark Kizer, age 56, passed away on December 12, 2021.

He liked riding the golf cart and fishing with his father, Harry, on our pond. He also loved to watch action movies. Jeffrey loved bright colors, and purple was his favorite color. His nickname was from high school was “Q-tip” because he was so tall and...

Dec 9, 2021

Jean Wooddy, 94, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on December 9, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Kyle M. Yates Sr. and Margaret Sharp Yates, brother Kyle Yates, Jr., sister Ellen Yates Tanner, and her loving husband of 63 years, Robert Wooddy.  She is survived by daughters, Margaret Ellen Wooddy, Laura Mae (John) Ore & Martha...

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Louise Watkins, age 77, passed away on December 9, 2021

She was born in Houston, TX on February 25, 1944.

She and Jon were married 39 years. She loved spending time with her family and close friends, especially her children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter and her schnauzer, Maggie.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 8, 2021

Georgia M. Fields, 87, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Fields Jr., parents, Claude and Dorothy Brisbin, and brother, Robert Brisbin.

She is survived by her children, Sandra K. Smith, Daniel J. Fields (Theresa), Timothy R. Fields (Linda), Felicia F. Bennett (Sheldon), grandchildren, Ryan C. Nelson, Amber...

Dec 7, 2021

Elizabeth H. Hill, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Portland, TN. Elizabeth was born in Sulfur Lick, KY and was the daughter of the late Jesse Lynn and Jewel Carder Hays.

Mrs. Hill is survived by her loving husband Ernest “Ernie” Hill; son Joseph “Joey” Venable III (Robin); granddaughters Laurie Carman...

Dec 2, 2021

Vaughn-Thomas Heyward Borum, 17, was born November 21, 2004. He died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Vaughn-Thomas was born in Las Vegas, NV and grew up in Hendersonville, TN He is the son of David and Kathy Borum. In addition to his parents, Vaughn-Thomas is survived by his younger brothers Blane Borum and Spencer Borum. He...

Dec 1, 2021

Francis Arthur Zeh - age 92 passed away on Friday, December 1st 2021.

He was born on November 19, 1929 in Dansville NY to the late Arthur and Bertha Zeh.

He graduated from Cohocton High in the Western part of NYS and enlisted in the Army during the Korean War-stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. He...

Nov 30, 2021

Tami Lynn Mills, age 63, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

She was born November 12, 1958, to the late William Humphrey and Nancy Sammons. She worked as a mortgage underwriter for most of her life. Tami was a member of the Long Hollow Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Tami loved her children and grandchildren.

Nov 30, 2021

Louise Register, age 83, passed away on November 30, 2021.

She was born in Lebanon, Tennessee on March 17, 1938.

Louise graduated from Lebanon High School where she played the clarinet in band. She later attended classes at VolState.

She and Emory Register were married 31 years. She loved fishing and gardening. They...

Nov 27, 2021

Janie M. Smith, age 72, of Hendersonville passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Janie was born in Robertson Co.TN. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lorene Duer Moss.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband Jim Smith; sons Kerry Allen and Matthew Smith (Heather); daughters Cindy Smith (Cindy) and Cathy...

Nov 26, 2021

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Nov 22, 2021

HENDERSONVILLE, TN – Patricia “Pat” “Patsy” Ann (Crutchfield) Hay, age 86, passed away November 22, 2021 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center after a year-long battle with Lymphoma.  She was born August 17, 1935, in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of Graves Brown Crutchfield and Myrtle Vera (Stevens) Crutchfield.

Her family moved to California during WWII where she...

Nov 20, 2021

Peggy Faye Finch, 78, of Hendersonville, was born on June 17, 1943, in Nashville, TN, and passed away on November 20, 2021, at NHC nursing home in Hendersonville. She was a Mother to 6 children, Kathy Binkley, Charise Akins, Mike Richardson, Stephen Finch, twins, Theresa Buchanan and Alisha Finch. She had 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was...

Nov 20, 2021

Earl C. Bass, 79, a 44 year resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 20th due to complications from surgery.

Earl was born July 7th, 1942, in Franklin, Tennessee to Leon and Henrietta Bass. He attended Franklin City Schools and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from MTSU.

After graduation from college,...