Obituaries
Thomas McBride Elizer
Jun 11, 2026
Thomas McBride Elizer, a kind and outgoing man known for his generous spirit and love of family, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on April 9, 1993, in Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas lived a life filled with joy, service, and memorable moments treasured by all who knew him.
Thomas was someone who would do anything to help others, always ready with...
Betty Crabtree
Jun 7, 2026
Betty Jacqueline Crabtree, age 78, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 7, 2026. Born on December 22, 1947, in Fountain Run, Kentucky, Betty lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. She attended Gamaliel High School in Kentucky.
On January 8, 1966, she married the love of her life, Jerry. Together they shared a beautiful marriage spanning...
Ruby Felker
Jun 6, 2026
Ruby (Potter) Felker, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Ruby was the second of three children, born on August 10, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee to Burr and Beatrice (Gentry) Potter.
Ruby began taking piano lessons when she was in elementary school and became very proficient in it. She was a lifelong member of Grace Church. As a teenager, she...
Bernadette Ferrell
Jun 5, 2026
Bernadette Ford Ferrell, age 80, passed away on June 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and love for her family.
Born on January 16, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, Bernadette was the daughter of a proud Tennessee family and a lifelong resident at heart of the city she loved. She graduated from East Nashville High School in 1964 and...
Coach Jon M. Jepsen
Jun 3, 2026
Jon Mark Jepsen, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Coach Jepsen was born on June 30, 1936, to Edward and Gaynell (Knight) Jepsen in Hammond, Indiana.
Coach Jepsen dedicated 24 years to Munster High School and built one of the most successful swimming programs in Indiana history. During his remarkable coaching career, Munster captured seven boys state championships, produced...
David Cook
May 31, 2026
David Cook, 79, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in North Miami, Florida, David was the son of George Cook and Barbara Miller Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Rhonda Cook, and his brother, Douglas Cook.
David is survived by his three daughters: Carrin Meadows of Marietta,...
James "Jim" Richards
May 31, 2026
James "Jim" Richards, a devoted family man, proud Army veteran, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born on April 16, 1947, Jim’s life was marked by dedication, service, and a spirit that endeared him to many.
Jim graduated from East Nashville High School in the Class of 1966, a milestone that heralded the beginning...
James Hadley
May 26, 2026
James Nicholas Hadley, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Affectionately known as Jim, he was born on May 18, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Albert Hadley and Dorthea Frillman Shearer. He is a graduate of Purcell Marian High School and continued his education earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of Cincinnati.
Jim was a devoted...
Christine Ann Smotherman
May 26, 2026
Our dear Christine Ann Smotherman passed away on May 26th, 2026 at the age of 67. She is preceded in death by her mother Elaine Coates, and brother William Coates III. She is survived in life by her loving husband of 47 years Terry Smotherman, her son David Smotherman, daughter-in-law Katie Smotherman, daughter Samantha Acerbis (Smotherman), son-in-law Todd Acerbis, grandchildren...
Norma J. Tidwell
May 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Norma Jean (Ma), 87 of Hendersonville, TN. She returned to her heavenly home on May 20, and while our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace and sitting at the welcome table.
Norma was born on September 12, 1938, in...
Carol Kennerly
May 19, 2026
Carol Wilhite Kennerly, age 96, of Hendersonville passed away on May 19, 2026. Carol was born on December 25, 1929 to the late James and Minerva Wilhite in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carol was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her daily life. She read her Bible every day, often reading through it several times each year, and faithfully participated in numerous Bible...
Micah Hall
May 18, 2026
After a sudden and unexpected loss that left us all heartbroken, we are left with the memories and accomplishments of Micah Altizer Hall. In 30 short years, Micah made a huge impact on the world. She made all those around her feel loved and celebrated every day. Micah came into this world with her eyes wide open. With her joyful...
Janet Carlyne Lanning
May 13, 2026
Janet Carlyne O’Saile Lanning was born on October 9, 1932 in the Shackle Island community north of Hendersonville, TN to Luther and Ruth (Jones) O’Saile. She passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 13, 2026, after a short time in hospice care, in White House, TN, not far from where she was born. She was an older...
Thomas Luke Martin
May 12, 2026
We are gathered here today to honor a man whose very life was a testament to the impossible. To most of the world, he was Thomas Martin. To those of us who knew and loved him, he was simply Tommy—a brother, a son, an uncle, a nephew, and a cousin who defied every limit ever placed upon him.
When Tommy was...
Betty Jo Hyde
May 11, 2026
Betty Jo Hyde, 90, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Betty was born on October 28, 1935, to Jack and Saddie Lee Curtis, in Benton County, Tennessee.
Betty had a green thumb and loved growing flowers and gardening. She is known by names such as Grandma, Nana, MoMo, and NuNana. Betty was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, and sister. Her...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Riddle
May 10, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Lee Riddle, age 81, of Hendersonville passed away on May 10, 2026. Bobby was born on March 4, 1945 to the late Ruben and Annie Riddle in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bobby and his beloved wife, Faye, began dating at the age of 16 and were married by 20, sharing a lifelong love story that would have marked 61 years of...
Stella Gardner
May 8, 2026
Stella Beatrice Gardner, age 76, of Hendersonville passed away on May 8, 2026. Stella was born on April 20, 1950 to the late Arthur and Therese Paradis in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Stella had a love for crafting and creating beautiful handmade cards, often spending cherished time with a group of ladies at a local church making them together. She was especially...
Shirley A. Simpson
May 5, 2026
Shirley Ann (Rogers) Simpson, 83 of Hendersonville, TN, passed from this life peacefully in her home May 5th, 2026. Known as “Mama” to family, she was born January 11th, 1943 in Osceola, Arkansas. Shirley graduated from Nettleton High School, Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1961. She married the love of her life, James Edward Simpson and she worked for many years in...
Cynthia Norton
May 4, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Norton, age 71, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1954, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Charles and Mary Fisher.
Cindy loved her family deeply and found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She was a graduate of Dougherty High School and attended Putney Methodist Church, where her faith and friendships...
Cecilia Carr
May 4, 2026
Cecilia Faulkner Carr, lovingly known as Ceil or CeCe, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1943, in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Neil and Helen Faulkner.
Ceil was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, Judge Judy, and game shows, and she was well known for her love of...
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