Obituaries
Stella Louise Draper
Oct 26, 2025
Mrs. Stella Louise Draper, age 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Louise was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Elmer Lee Bailey and Georgie D. McCue Bailey in Jackson County, Tennessee. Louise was a talented monogrammer and business owner. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and camping. Most of all, Louise loved spending time with her...
Clata Mullinix Vaughn
Oct 26, 2025
With love and gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Clata Mullinix Vaughn, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, announces her peaceful passing on October 26, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on February 27, 1940, Clata accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 12, beginning a walk of faith that shaped every part of her life. She graduated...
Margaret C. Russo
Oct 23, 2025
Margaret Cecilia Russo, age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Margaret was born on August 23, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York to Nicholas and Michelina (Garone) Lopardo.
Margaret was a woman with strong faith and deep love for her family. Margaret married the love of her life Casper Joseph Russo, they celebrated 65 years of marriage until his death...
Russell Cole
Oct 22, 2025
Russell Cole, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Russell was born on September 14, 1936, in Portland, Tennessee to Thomas Elmore Cole and Willie Pearl (Arterburn) Cole.
Russell was a man of family and faith. He was a long-time member of Dalewood United Methodist Church in Inglewood and attended Cornerstone Church in Madison. Russell dedicated time and energy to...
Roberta Dale Ellison
Oct 21, 2025
Roberta Dale Ellison passed away on October 21, 2025. Dale was born in Rogersville, Tennessee to the late Hubert and Gertie Greene. She attended public school in Claiborne County and graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a BA in English. She taught English for 12 years and later worked as a loan officer for a mortgage company. She and the...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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