Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Marie Follin Alexander, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Hendersonville, TN. Marie was born February 3, 1934 in Jenkins, KY. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, she is preceded in death by her parents Wick Fuqua and Irma Hubbard Follin, her husband of 61 years Jack Alexander, her son Brian Alexander,...

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Linda Joyce Bliss age 75, of Pleasant View, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Mrs. Bliss was born in Enid, OK, on June 28, 1946, the daughter of the late S.J. Lovelady and Lovina Rae Hollingsworth. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bliss was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Lovelady; a sister,...

Jul 27, 2021

Robert Foutch Wilhite, age 89, of Hendersonville, passed away on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in Cookeville, TN, on October 5th, 1931, the son of E. Nonda and Mattie Foutch Wilhite. His siblings preceded him in death: brother Tom Wilhite, and sisters Gaye Wilhite Tabor and Mildred Wilhite Stinson Jackson.

At...

Jul 26, 2021

Rita "Gram" Elaine Aita DuMont (age 79) of Hendersonville, Tennessee returned home to our Lord on July 26, 2021.

Rita was born in Nashville on November 23, 1941 to the late Vernon and Clara Mai Aita. She was raised in Nashville and never lived more than five miles from Gallatin Road. She was a graduate of Isaac...

Jul 25, 2021

Mr. Charles Elbert “Pete” Williams, Sr. of Hendersonville, TN, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Skyline Hospital.

Mr. Williams was born on September 13, 1928, in Lebanon, TN, to the late John Henry Williams and Reedie Faye ( Jones ) Williams.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his...

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Nettie "Juanita" Marcum, Nashville native and long-time Hendersonville resident, has passed away peacefully at home July 23, 2021.

Juanita was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years - Ray Marcum. They settled in Hendersonville, TN to live and work in Real Estate, helping many others to make their homes here, too.

Jul 23, 2021

Born March 5, 1939 – Entered the Church Triumphant, July 23, 2021, Betty was born in Norfolk, Virginia to parents; Mahlon and Ruth Hassel. Her father worked in manufacturing and her mother stayed at home with the family. Betty had an older sister Marjorie. Betty graduated from Oscar Smith High School where she was a cheerleader, member...

Jul 22, 2021

Marsha Jane Mick, age 65, of Hendersonville passed away on Thursday, July 22,2021 in Nashville, TN.

Marsha is survived by her husband Fredrick Mick; daughter Anne Osborn; brother James Michael Wynn. She was preceded in death by her parents James Robert and Bethelene Mitchell Wynn and husband Harold Fogle

A visitation to celebrate...

Jul 20, 2021

Aimee Lynn Dotson (35) of White House, TN passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 after a long fight with systemic Lupus.  Aimee was born June 16, 1986 and the wife of Cornell Dotson. She had a love for being a caregiver.  She was a nurse and the administrator of Angel Maggie's Memorial Sanctuary, Inc., a bunny rescue and...

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Jewell Lee Denson Weems age 79, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Mrs. Weems was born in Red Boiling Springs, TN, on August 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank Hargis Denson and Rachel May Williams Denson. She worked many years at K-Mart Automotive and was a homemaker. Mrs. Weems was...

Jul 16, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Mary Brann Cavin, 72, of Gallatin, TN who passed away July 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor.

Mary was born on August 12, 1948, to James W. and Wanda M. Brann in Martin, Tennessee. Mary attended grammar school in Dresden, Tennessee before moving to Whitehaven, Tennessee...

Jul 14, 2021

Billie Faye Thomason, 86 of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, David Thomason, parents, William Blount Johnson and Hattie Mae Williamson, grandson, Kyle Miller and brother, James Johnson. Survived by her children; Beth Williams (Randy), Danny Thomason and Cindy Smith (Todd), grandchildren; Nicole White (Josh), Zachary Thomason, Rachel...

Jul 13, 2021

Negatha (Gatha) Pittman Avery, 87, passed away in Hendersonville, TN on July 13, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born on March 29, 1934 in the Greenwood, Florida area to the late Mary Jane Coulliette and Coley Pittman. She was the oldest of three sisters. Gatha graduated from Greenwood High School and attended Chipola...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Bobby Kenneth Vanderpool age 77, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Mr. Vanderpool was born in Lebanon, TN, on February 25, 1944. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church in Alvaton, Kentucky where he served as Music Director and Sunday School Teacher.

He was the editor and...

Jul 9, 2021

Chief Molder U.S. Navy Retired

February 8, 1938 - July 9, 2021

Passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Dementia and Kidney disease.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Elizabeth White Williams; Sons, Patrick M. Williams U.S.Navy retired and wife, Deborah...

Jul 8, 2021

Candace Lynn Vradenburg went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Conrad and Cheryl Walker, sister Wendy, and nephew Justin. She is survived by her sons Joseph Burnett, Dalton Vradenburg, and Garrett Goss; granddaughter Izzy; brothers Rory (Keisha) Walker and Conrad A. Walker; nephew Dillon (Brittany) Walker; and...

Jul 6, 2021

Bob Howell was born on Halloween 1938 in St. Louis, MO. He passed away on July 6, 2021 from extenuating health complications.

Bob was a longtime resident of Hendersonville, TN where he was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and Bluegrass Country Club.

He relished his friends and community, always...

Jul 6, 2021

Paul David Mitchell, age 58, passed away in Hendersonville, TN on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Paul was born in Lexington, KY and was the son of the late Alford T. Mitchell, Jr. and Frances Wheeler Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his cousins; Micky James, Walter Wheeler and Robert “Al” Wheeler; devoted friends Sandy Birdwell, Kim Breedlove,...

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. James Dorris Brinkley age 81, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Mr. Brinkley was born in Sumner County, TN, on May 10, 1940, the son of the late James Walter Brinkley and Murlene Taylor Brinkley. He retired from Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage after many years of service. Mr. Brinkley enjoyed gardening, fishing,...

Jul 4, 2021

Avel de la Garza Fernandez, age 37, of Gallatin passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Avel was born in San Antonio, TX and was the son of Avelardo Muniz and Lucy Malacara de la Garza Fernandez.

Mr. Fernandez is survived by his loving wife Sarah Pentecost Fernandez; daughters Emma Kate Fernandez, Mary Margaret Fernandez, and Lucia...