All Obituaries

Rose Marie Fort, age 94, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with her family by her side.  Rose was born on February 2, 1929, to Frank and Mary (Avylla) Gracia in Tauton, Massachucetts. Rose was a military wife prior moving to Hendersonville in 1974.  Rose enjoyed playing the piano and bowling.  She became an active member of Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church, participating in many classes and study groups throughout the years.  She loved her church family, but most...

Mr. Jesse Ray Davis (92), of Hendersonville, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1931 to the late Jesse and Estella Davis. Jesse served in the United States Air Force where he spent his career as an Air Traffic Controller. After his retirement from the United States Air Force, he went to work for the Department of Interior. All in all, Jesse spent 45 years working for the government. Jesse loved to golf. He also loved to listen to gospel and country music. Most of all,...

Colleen Marie Polk, age 70, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was born on August 24, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Kathy Jenkins and Harry L. Stewart.  Colleen is also preceded in death by sister, Kellye Stewart; and nephew, Eric Lovell. Colleen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry Polk; daughters, Stacey Bowers, Tracey Cook (Jeff), and Christy Polk; son, Drew Polk; grandchildren, Tyler, Landon, Brianna, Jaedyn, and Joseph;...

Bobby Len South, age 77, passed away on May 23, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  He was born on August 27, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Sitha and Marvin South.  Bobby is also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara South and Rita South; and great-granddaughter, Bennett Hurd.  Bobby is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diana South; children, Tess Roach (Shane) and Tonia Dorris; step-children, Ronnie Heath (Christina); grandchildren, Emily Hurd (Chris), Caitlin...

Buster Cathey, 80, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away quietly, in his sleep on the morning of May 20, 2023, in his home surrounded by his beautiful wife of 56 years. Buster was preceded in death by both of his parents and is survived by his wife, Dianne; his son and his favorite daughter-n-law: Todd and Kendal Cathey; as well as his granddaughters, Katie and Kenzie Cathey. Buster was born on September 21st, 1942, in Smyrna, Tennessee, to...

Avalene R. (Brock) Rohde of Hendersonville, Tennessee (formerly of Grants Pass, OR and Ypsilanti, MI), passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born December 4, 1929 in Medford, Oregon to the late W. Robert and Ruth Brock. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years Robert E. Rohde, three baby daughters and only son Robert R. Rohde, brother Darold Brock, and grandson Jamie Jared.  Avalene is survived by her daughter Sherylene Rohde (Phillip Lemmonds), three...

Albert Wayne Mann was born in 1925 as the only child of parents Albert and Mildred Mann of Shelbina, Missouri. The Manns were hard working, humble people who began their life together in Shelbina, later moving to Quincy, Illinois where Albert Wayne Mann spent most of his childhood years. Albert graduated from Quincy High School in 1944, playing sports all four years and earning numerous medals for wrestling and lettering in football. His parents ran a small grocery store / diner during this...

James “Jimmy” Warwick Armstrong, Jr., age 90, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Jimmy was born on January 10, 1933, to James Warwick Armstrong, Sr. and Margaret Van Hook Armstrong in Nashville, Tennessee. Jimmy graduated from Issac Litton High School Class of 1951.  After high school, Jimmy attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State College (University), and...

Paul Richard Woodroof, Sr., age 71, of Madison, Tennessee passed away on May 12, 2023.  He was born on October 14, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late William Edward Woodroof and Willie Mae Woodroof.  Paul is also preceded in death by his brother, Ed Woodroof.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Woodroof; children, Ricky Woodroof (LeAnn) and Jimmy Woodroof (Jennifer); grandchild, Blake Woodroof; siblings, Jean Hill, Treva Tate (Hiram), Marty Woodroof (Patti); and...

Shelley “Shel” Iverson Stives IV, age 50, of Hendersonville, Tennessee was born on September 18, 1972 to Brenda Miller Stiles and the late Shelley Iverson Stiles III.   Shel is survived by his twin children, Sophia Stiles and Shel V, ages 15; his mother, Brenda Miller Stiles; his brother, Marshell B. Stiles; his sisters, Rachael B. Seymour and Shannon Stiles; and his longtime companion, Elizabeth Nagel Dick.  In addition to his father, Shel is preceded in death...