Obituaries

Pleas Beely Potts, Jr.

Pleas Beely Potts, Jr.

Oct 20, 2025

Pleas Beely Potts, Jr., age 94, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on October 20, 2025. Pleas was born to the late Pleas Potts, Sr. and Fannie Potts on January 7, 1931 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Pleas enjoyed playing the golf for many years. However, it was his passion for his family and faith that truly shaped his identity. He held a special...

Cathy Horton Drumwright

Cathy Horton Drumwright

Oct 18, 2025

Cathy Horton Drumwright, age 69, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on October 18, 2025. Born in Norfolk, VA on October 17, 1956, Cathy lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family and community.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Horton; her mother, Dorothy Horton; and her beloved granddaughter, Grace Newby. Cathy...

James Cardell

James Cardell

Oct 17, 2025

James (“Jim”) Lovic Cardell, age 89, went to see Jesus on October 17, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. Mr. Cardell was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Lovic and Ed (Eddy Grindstaff) Cardell. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Cardell Cox Adler, son-in-law Sam Azar and grandson-in-law Corey Godfrey. Jim is survived by...

Linda Sue Gordon

Linda Sue Gordon

Oct 17, 2025

Linda Sue Gordon, age 84, of Hendersonville passed away on October 17, 2025. Sue was born to the late Edward Craig and Mary Lucille Craig on June 23, 1941 in Dyer, Tennessee.

Sue attended Dyer High School and later graduated with a GED.

Whether you knew her as Sue, or Linda, or even Linda Sue, you knew she was a Christian. Until...

Robert L. Bristol, Jr.

Robert L. Bristol, Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Robert L. Bristol, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025.

Born on October 13, 1940 in Morganton, North Carolina, to Robert Bristol and Alma Vickrey Bristol. Bob spent time each year in Bowling Green, Kentucky with his grandmother, aunts and cousins. Playing baseball on his uncle's Little League team, he made lifetime Kentucky friends. On one of these visits...

Shirley J. Walker

Shirley J. Walker

Oct 8, 2025

Shirley Jean Walker, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Born on September 7, 1943, in Macon County, Tennessee, Shirley lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and quiet strength. She spent much of her adult life working in factories, where she was known for her strong work ethic and funny nature. In later years, she...

Donald Lawrence Snyder

Donald Lawrence Snyder

Oct 7, 2025

Donald "Don" Lawrence Snyder, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 21, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, Don will be remembered by his kindness, compassion, and commitment to his loved ones.

A proud graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown, Ohio, Don furthered his education by earning a...

Patricia C. Halterman

Patricia C. Halterman

Oct 7, 2025

Patricia C. Halterman, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Pat was born on September 19, 1934, in Boston, Massachusetts to Edwin and Loraine (Nowlin) Crosby.

Pat was a school bus driver for over 40 years, and in addition to driving for the school district, she was a tour bus driver for Grey Lines Tours. In addition to driving, Pat...

Herbert D. Mann

Herbert D. Mann

Oct 6, 2025

On Monday morning, October 6, 97-year-old Herbert David Mann slipped away to Jesus as one of our Orlando pastors read from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. He exited quietly as was befitting to the godly, quiet life he led.

We are taking his body to Tennessee to lay it next to Tiny and Braden. Please pray for his wife Fran. “For our light...

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson

Oct 5, 2025

Nancy Lou Troupe Thompson, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on October 5th after a long battle with dementia. She was 85 years old and affectionally known as Bunny, Bun-Bun, and Mrs. T. to family and friends. She was born on March 23, 1940 at home in Inglewood, as the fifth child of Fred and Ruth Troupe. Nancy grew up in...

Donald Andrews Strahle

Donald Andrews Strahle

Oct 1, 2025

Donald Andrews Strahle, age 84 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Don was born on January 10, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York while in an elevator! Don was a good man with a positive mindset who looked at the lighter things of life. Even in the worst moments of a crisis, he would always...

Nadine Simone Conley

Nadine Simone Conley

Sep 30, 2025

Nadine Simone Conley, affectionately known as "Nanz," was born on November 13, 1949, in Dallas, Texas. Surrounded by family, she passed away at her home on September 30, 2025.

She retired from American Healthways after 25 years. Nadine and some fellow coworkers started a band named "Strat 5." This group gained notable recognition in a memorable trip to the Rock and...

Peggy Ann Morgan

Peggy Ann Morgan

Sep 24, 2025

Peggy Ann Morgan, 75, born on April 24, 1950, in Gainesboro, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Hendersonville Medical Center. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, Peggy will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Peggy dedicated over thirty years of her life to the Sumner County Board of Education, touching countless...

Holly F. Wood

Holly F. Wood

Sep 23, 2025

Holly F. Wood, 65, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Holly was born on December 27, 1959, in Madison, Tennessee to Ronald R. and Myrtle L. (Ralph) Heyn.

Holly loved scary movies, shopping sales, and the beach. She had a soft place in her heart for animals bringing in many strays over the years. Holly was a giving person, willing...

Forrest Oakley Williams

Forrest Oakley Williams

Sep 21, 2025

Forrest Oakley Williams, age 85, of Hendersonville passed away on September 21, 2025. Oakley was born on January 23, 1940 to the late Forrest Kenan Williams and Ann Walters Williams in Columbia, Tennessee. Oakley was a cherished member of the Hendersonville community and will be remembered for his warm spirit and dedication to both family and faith.

A proud veteran of...

Kate Cook

Kate Cook

Sep 21, 2025

Kate Wilson Cook, age 94, died 09/21/2025. Born Emma Kate Wilson (September 16, 1931), first daughter and second child of Lewis Summers Wilson and Ruth (Shore) Wilson, married 1926. Kate adored her loving parents and had a childhood that she cherished in the small town of Meadowview, VA. She spoke of her early life with the greatest warmth and affection,...

Jim Patton

Jim Patton

Sep 19, 2025

James D. “Air Boat Jim” Patton age 80 passed away on September 19, 2025. Jim was born on April 6, 1945, in Martin, Kentucky to Clarence Douglas and Thelma Marie (Miller) Patton.

Jim loved the outdoors, cutting the grass, fishing, and taking people out on his airboat to tour the swamps and marshes of Florida. His love and humor will be...

Harry Sudekum

Harry Sudekum

Sep 19, 2025

Harry Anthony Sudekum, Sr., 86, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on September 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

Harry was born on March 8, 1939 to C. M. Sudekum and Helen Sudekum. Harry grew up in Nashville, TN and graduated from Isaac Litton High School where he played football and was known as "Bear."

Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,...

Barbara Jean Clough

Barbara Jean Clough

Sep 17, 2025

Barbara Jean Clough born on November 22, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois passed away on September 17, 2025. Born to Edna and Clarence Hicks she was child number ten out of 12 children.

Barbara graduated from Decatur High School and was the first child to receive a high school diploma.

After raising her family, Barbara went back to school at Lee University where...

William Philbin

William Philbin

Sep 17, 2025

William "Bill" Philbin, born on August 14, 1940, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2025. Bill was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted his life to providing for his family. He proudly served in the United States Army prior to his honorable discharge in October of 1962. Bill also spent an impressive forty...