Obituaries
Lucy Fox
Nov 22, 2024
Lucy Fay (Cullom) Fox, age 78, passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer. Other surviving, loving family members include nieces Allyson (Troy) Kilby and Dayna Cullom, brother in law Ray Leffew, sister in law Kathryn Cullom, great nephews and niece Blake (Kristie) Harp, Zane (Amanda) Cullom, Riley Cullom, and Boone Cullom. She was...
Sandra Jean Keenan
Nov 19, 2024
Sandra Jean Dower Keenan, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Maratha Ekstrum Dower and Harold Lewis Dower, Sr. Sandra is also preceded in passing by the father of her children, Patrick Keenan. Sandra’s maternal grandparents were both Swedish immigrants. She was always very proud...
Cheryl "Cheri" Darlene Norris
Nov 18, 2024
Cheryl “Cheri” Darlene Norris, age 77, passed away on November 18, 2024 in Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born on March 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Peter and Minnie Buikema. Cheri is also preceded in death by her brother, Peter Buikema. She is survived by her children, Christopher Norris and Taryn Norris; and brothers, Ralph Buikema and Russell...
Janice W. Slaughter
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Janice Slaughter passed away peacefully at Charter Senior Living in Hermitage, Tennessee, on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024, after a long and memorable life at the age of 84.
A graduate of Ripley [Tennessee] High School, she furthered her education by graduating from Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, obtained her Masters Degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and...
Don Mundy
Nov 16, 2024
Howard Donald “Don” Mundy, age 86, of Hendersonville passed away on November 16, 2024. Don was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 16, 1938 to the late Jerry and Margaret Mundy.
Don attended East Nashville High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Don served in the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1976. He retired from the United States Air Force as an...
Shirley Stackhouse
Nov 16, 2024
Shirley Stackhouse, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on November 16, 2024. Shirley was born in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Gory and Ethel Coleman on July 1, 1937.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Shirley loved Jesus and animals; she attended Bible Study and enjoyed photography and Sudoku. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Shirley...
JoAnn Loerakker Frank
Nov 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. JoAnn Katherine Loerakker-Frank of Gallatin, TN on November 14, 2024, at the age of 82. JoAnn was born on December 9, 1941, in Springfield, Illinois., to Joseph F. and Virginia Ann Seifert Loerakker.
JoAnn met her soulmate, husband, and the love of her life Dr. Frederick R. Frank, Jr...
Betty Sue (Gillihan) Mayo
Nov 14, 2024
Betty Sue (Gillihan) Mayo of Goodlettsville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on April 14, 1938 in Nashville, TN where she grew up. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Annie (Talbot) Gillihan; and sisters, Ann Miller and Patricia Kemper. Betty is survived by her husband, Dorris...
Frances Merryman
Nov 14, 2024
Frances (Knight) Merryman passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1946 to the late Felix and Josiephine (Josie Puckett) Knight. In addition to her husband, Johnny Merryman, of 57 years, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Felix “Bubby” Knight, James “Jimmy” Knight, Bobby Knight, Juanita “Sissy” Woods, Joyce Cole, Mable Whitaker, and...
Dr. Conrad Shackleford
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. E. Conrad Shackleford, Jr., 90, of Hendersonville, entered heaven Monday, November 11, 2024. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Kathy Shackleford; son Mike (Shelby) Shackleford; son Miles (Robin) Shackleford; grandchildren Cayce (Micah) Bentley, Abbye (Cline) Hodge, Will (Kayla) Shackleford, Michael (Danielle) Shackleford, Kaylee Shackleford; great-grandchildren Maddox & Brooks Hodge, Logan & Grayson Bentley, Conrad James Shackleford, baby-girl...
Sheila Gayle Toney
Nov 11, 2024
Sheila Gayle Toney, age 76, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee on November 11, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 12, 1948. Sheila is preceded in passing by her husband, John “Jack” Toney and parents, Doris and Tommy Link. She is survived by children, Kimberly Toney, Mark White (Susan), Michael White (Lisa), and Bryan Toney (Laura); sister, Pamela...
Mike Carey
Nov 7, 2024
James Michael Carey, age 61, passed away on November 7, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on November 16, 1962 in Newport News, Virginia. Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Smith Carey; grandparents, Louis Francis Carey, Lois Carmen Carey, Ruth Smith, and Norwood Smith. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mimi Carey; children,...
Robert "Bobby" Elmer Timmons, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Elmer Timmons, Jr. of Hendersonville, Tn passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family November 6, 2024.
He was born in the Shackle Island Community of Hendersonville in his childhood home on Center Point Road, December 1, 1937.
After marrying his high school sweetheart, he attended MTSU and worked nights at Gates Rubber Co. He graduated from...
Marvin Turner
Nov 6, 2024
Marvin Turner, age 68, of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on November 6, 2024. Marvin was born on November 10, 1955 to the late Melvin B. Turner, Sr. and Marvine Turner in Nashville, Tennessee.
Marvin attended McGavock High School.
Marvin was a member of the Local 327 Teamsters.
Marvin enjoyed automobiles, tractors, and fishing. Marvin was always willing to help others.
In addition to his...
Larry D. Smith
Nov 3, 2024
Larry D. Smith, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Larry was born on March 19, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan to Lawrence and Ercel (Austin) Smith.
Larry loved fishing, motorcycles, and animals (especially dogs). He had a great sense of humor and loved his family.
Larry is preceded in death by his father...
James Bowman
Nov 2, 2024
Colonel (retired) James Howard Bowman passed away on November 2, 2024. Jim Bowman, son of John and Melva Bowman, was born on April 23, 1938, in Newport, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bowman in DeFuniak Springs, FL; brother John Bowman in Huntsville, AL; son, Jeff Bowman in Columbus, IN; daughter, Debbie Renzaglia in Franklin, TN; and six...
Patsy Lawson
Nov 2, 2024
Patsy Fay Hatfield Lawson, an award-winning psychology professor, therapist and storyteller, and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died on November 2, 2024 in Naples, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 77. Patsy was born on August 15, 1947, near Sneedville in Hancock County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her beloved father Ewing (L.E.)...
Janice Carol Zaricor
Oct 31, 2024
Janice Carol Zaricor
“Just because life throws a curve ball at you, never let it throw you off balance. We set our alarm each night with faith that we will receive another day. Make a positive effort to make it count. You have another chance to place your foot forward and walk down the path to your dreams. One day at...
Karen Pratali
Oct 30, 2024
Karen D Pratali (nee Sembicki), 80, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Leona Sembicki.
Karen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roger Pratali; son Robert (Joelle) and daughter Sheri (Cory) Fuchser; and grandchildren Elaine Fuchser, Owen Fuchser, Zachary Pratali and Nathan Pratali.
Karen was known for...
Terry Sumners
Oct 28, 2024
Terry Neal Sumners, affectionately known as PawPaw, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on October 28, 2024. Terry was born to the late Marcus and Rachel Sumners in Gallatin, Tennessee on May 2, 1961.
Terry graduated from Hendersonville High School.
Terry enjoyed being outside. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed cooking.
Terry loved sports. He particularly enjoyed football, basketball, baseball, and NASCAR.
Most...
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