Obituaries
Terence Kelly
Oct 3, 2026
Terence M. “Terry” Kelly, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026 leaving behind Barbara, his loving wife of 66 years, three children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his sister. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his...
Percy W. Woodard
Oct 16, 2026
Percy Warner Woodard, eighty-five, a lifelong resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October sixteenth, twenty twenty-six. He was the son of the late Herman Tillman and Emma Jean Woodard.
He was drafted and served honorably in the United States Army from nineteen sixty-two to nineteen sixty-four as a Specialist Fourth Class with Company E, Twentieth Infantry Regiment, Eighth Army, in...
Darlene Woodroof
Oct 13, 2026
Ms. Darlene Woodroof, age 72, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born in Galveston, Texas on December 15, 1953 to the late Arnold and Idell O’Conner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jason Woodroof; her husband, Ronald Murphy; and siblings, Arnold O’Connor and Viola O’Connor
Ms. Darlene cherished her family and adored...
Sophal Chhay
Oct 12, 2026
Sophal Chhay was born on October 31, 1951 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to his parents, Ngonly Chhay and Suy Eng.
Growing up in Cambodia, Sophal experienced many of the challenges and hardships that shaped his generation. During the Khmer Rouge era, he married his beloved wife, Neary Lain. Together the faced life’s uncertainties and built a family grounded in love, perseverance,...
Nancy E. Kee
Oct 12, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Kee, age 88, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late James and Janie Glasgow. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kee was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kee, and siblings, Martha Sanders and Janell Hall.
Nancy...
Annette M. Randolph
Oct 10, 2026
Annette Marie Randolph (Hardcastle), 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Annette was born on September 7, 1939, in Jackson County, Tennessee, to Glen Hooper Hardcastle and Jettie (Sircy) Hardcastle.
Annette loved doing crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, playing both board games and card games. She didn’t like to lose and was very competitive. Annette loved...
Diane Kail
Oct 3, 2026
Diane Freeman Kail passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1950, in Martin, Tennessee to James Ralph Freeman and Joyce Kilgore Freeman.
Diane attended Martin High School before continuing her education at the University of Tennessee Martin, where she received her bachelor's degree in education. She then went to the University of Tennessee Nashville School of...
Walter Reed
Oct 3, 2026
Walter Bryant Reed
October 6, 1961 – October 3, 2026
Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”
Services for Walter Bryant Reed, of Hendersonville will be Saturday, October 10th at First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, Tennessee with Rev. Scott Aleridge officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at...
R.O. Nason
Oct 1, 2026
R. O. Nason, age 88, passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born April 18, 1938, in Sturgis, Mississippi, to Blumer Barron and Maggie Fulgham Nason. He attended Mississippi State University and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Murray State University.
R. O. was a resident of Paris, Tennessee, for 45 years. He owned and operated...
Dorothy Douglas
Sep 28, 2026
Dorothy Anita Douglas, 91, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Dorothy was born on August 19, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee to Dudley and Pearl (Felts) Childress.
Dorothy loved to read and crochet. She was known to make baby blankets for each newborn in the family. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School. Dorothy worked for many years with the Department...
Dimple Fitts
Sep 27, 2026
Dimple Fitts passed away after a brief illness on September 27, 2026. She was born in Jackson County, Tennessee on June 16, 1934 to the late Claude and Ethel Head.
Dimple devoted much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a PBX operator for more than 20 years and also cherished her role as a homemaker. She was...
Johnny Allen
Sep 26, 2026
Johnny Dwayne Allen, age 67, passed away on September 26, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, and was a lifelong Tennessee resident.
Johnny graduated from Antioch High School and went on to build a long and dedicated career with Action Bolt and Screw Corporation, where he worked for more than 40 years. He retired on July...
Kelly Neely
Sep 24, 2026
Kelly Ann Neely, 53, was born on August 27, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully on the morning of September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Kelly was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Ronald and Carole Simpson.
She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and whose lives were forever changed by her love. She is...
Christopher W. Eckert
Sep 22, 2026
Christopher William “Chris” Eckert passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Chris was born on October 12, 1983, in Nashville, Tennessee to Kenneth “Ken” Eckert and Sherrie D. Johnson.
Chris was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and target shooting. He was an avid reader and book collector. His interests ranged from history, politics, religious studies, photography, and painting, along...
Thomas Wade Cravens
Sep 21, 2026
Thomas Wade Cravens, 73, passed away on September 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee at the Alive Hospice facility. He was born on February 13, 1953, in Davidson County to James W. SR and Dorothy Cravens.
He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed singing. He had worked for years in construction. Later, he enjoyed his job at Ford Glass Plant...
Jerry "Mike" Bess
Sep 21, 2026
Jerry Michael Bess, born November 4, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2026.
Mike will be remembered as a man whose presence brought warmth to those around him. He had an infectious smile, was always kind to others, and loved spending time with his family. Those who knew him will remember the easy comfort of his company and...
Walter Vernon Coverdale
Sep 18, 2026
WALTER VERNON COVERDALE (1936-2026)
WALTER VERNON COVERDALE, 90, of Hendersonville, TN, died on Sept 18, 2026
Walter was born in Millville, New Jersey in 1936 to Frederick Coverdale and Flora Myer. Walter served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired in 1976. Walter loved to fish and watch baseball. He lived in Seminole Florida and moved to Tennessee in...
Gilbert Ortiz III
Sep 14, 2026
Gilbert Ortiz III passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on August 28, 1962, in Corpus Christi, Gilbert will be remembered with deep love by all who knew him.
Gilbert served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army, a role that reflected his strength, dedication, and sense of duty. He was also a...
Linda M. Brewer
Sep 9, 2026
Linda Marie Brewer (née Talbott), passed away on September 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, goodness, and kindness. She was born on August 12, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio and lived life to the fullest for 70 years.
Linda was preceded in death by her younger son Timothy Scott Brewer, mother Irene C. Talbott, and brother Gary Wayne Talbott. She...
Judy Gallo
Sep 8, 2026
Judy Ann Gallo passed away on September 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Judy was born on November 10, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Milo and Martha Salter. She attended and graduated from White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
Throughout her life, Judy was a dedicated and hardworking woman. She spent 25 years...
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