Obituaries

Jul 21, 2026

Brandon's family will hold a memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date. Details regarding the location and time will be announced on this webpage. The family extends their appreciation for those that have sent their condolences thus far and respectfully ask that the funeral home is contacted with any questions or concerns at this time. 

Jul 20, 2026

Willie Jean Spurlock, 89, passed away on July 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she spent most of her life in Middle Tennessee, including more than 50 years in Hendersonville.

Willie Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Icy Overby Tomlinson and Bill Tomlinson, and her sister, Cleo Queensen. She is survived by...

Jul 18, 2026

Jose A. “Tony” Figueroa, passed away on July 18, 2026. Tony was born on October 21, 1944, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to the late Ventura and Maria Figueroa.

Tony graduated from Belle Glade High School in Florida and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968,...

Jul 18, 2026

Hunter Matthew Goski passed away on July 18, 2026. Hunter was born on December 19, 1993 to Daniel and Kristi Goski in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hunter's full obituary will be published when available.

Visitation for Hunter will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm at Hendersonville Funeral Home (353 E. Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075) and again on...

Jul 16, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary Kay Cloud West, on July 16th, at the age of 69. She entered the gates of heaven surrounded by her children.

Born on December 7th, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mary Kay was the 3rd child to Mary Jane Brewer Cloud Lannum and John Arthur Cloud...

Jul 15, 2026

Martha Ellen Fagan, age 64, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on July 15, 2026. Born on July 24, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, Martha was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Fagan. She was a woman of deep faith who found joy in life's simple pleasures and cherished the time she spent with those she loved.

Martha had a passion...

Jul 11, 2026

Stephen Shelby Singleton, born on March 25, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy woven with music, laughter, and enduring love.

Stephen, known to friends and family as Steve, was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by both creativity and warmth. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Singleton;...

Jul 9, 2026

Jul 9, 2026

John W. Walter, Jr., born on June 29, 1938, passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished. John was a man whose gentle spirit and playful sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. Throughout his 88 years, his kindness and warmth touched many lives, and...

Jul 7, 2026

James Donald Nichols (Jim) of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 with his family by his side.

Jim was born August 23, 1948 to Eldene and Cliff Nichols in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1966 and the University of Arkansas in 1970 with a degree in Deaf Education. He married his...

Jul 6, 2026

Kelly Robert Carter passed from this world into the arms of Christ on July 6th, 2026. Kelly was born on September 13, 1948 to the late Robert and Hattie Carter. Kelly had several important things in his life. Kelly was a teacher of the highest caliber, who taught close to a thousand elementary students science and math as a 6th...

Jul 6, 2026

Evelyn Janelle "Janelle" Gambrell, age 96, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on July 6, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1929, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Janelle was the daughter of the late Henry Hardcastle and Mabel Dalton. She was a devoted member of Hendersonville Church of Christ for 65 years, where her faith was an important part of her life.

On March 11, 1949,...

Jul 4, 2026

Joseph Roscoe Fox, age 86, was called home on July 4, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen F. Fox, his two children, Eric K. Fox and Tara F. Cicchelli, and his grandchildren Reese Cicchelli, Nathan Cicchelli, and Bailey Fox. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Popp, sister Carolyn Johnson, and brother Edwin. He was predeceased by his...

Jul 4, 2026

Pauline Verlee (Stoughton) Krebs, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Pauline was born on November 22, 1934, in Butler County, Pennsylvania to Paul and Verda (Blakeley) Stoughton.

Pauline spent the first 13 years of her life on the Stoughton Dairy Farm operated by her grandfather Lester Stoughton (a progressive dairy farmer). Her father Paul Stoughton worked on the farm...

Jul 1, 2026

Claudie Joe Melson, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy that will continue through the family and friends who knew him.

Joe was born on May 11, 1935 in Bonham Texas. Music was one of Joe's greatest passions and a defining part of his life. As a member of...

Jun 29, 2026

Jeanne Evelyn Coyle, affectionately known to her family as “MomMom”, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1928, to Frank Eugene Carney and Irene May Fellows Carney in New York, New York.

Jeanne was born in NYC. After marrying Dan Coyle in 1950 and moving to several different places, they moved to Wilmington, DE and...

Jun 29, 2026

Donovan Eugene Ames II, 79, a caring and passionate man, whose biggest loves were his family, friends and giving back to the community, who was known for his wit as well as his storytelling, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, after battling an acute illness.

Born in the Midwest in Canton, Ohio, Don was the second of three children of...

Jun 28, 2026

Helen Louise Ballard Portman, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Avail Senior Living in Cleveland, Tennessee after a courageous battle with dementia.

Friends called her Helen, while her daughters’ friends knew her as Mrs. Portman or Miss Po-Po. To her siblings, she was Queenie,...

Jun 25, 2026

Alice Jeanette Watkins Cothron, 81 years of age, passed away at home on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (62526) surrounded by her husband and four children.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 23, 1945 (012345) to Christine & Gene Watkins.

She grew up in Nashville, TN and attended Dan Mills Elementary. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1963 and...

Jun 24, 2026

Thomas Rudd Cambron, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 24, 2026, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1939, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Tom and Jewel Cambron.

Tom will be remembered for his quiet faith, steady devotion to family, love of travel, and the many friendships he built throughout his long and full...