Obituaries

May 20, 2023

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...

May 19, 2023

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...

May 18, 2023

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...

May 15, 2023

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...

May 12, 2023

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...

May 12, 2023

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...

May 10, 2023

Kathleen “Katy” (Mortell) Nelson, age 85, passed away on May 10, 2023 in Gallatin, Tennessee.  She was born on September 2, 1937 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Pauline and Leo Mortell.  Katy is also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Nelson.  She is survived by children, Christina Nelson (Alan Mitchell), Cynthia Nelson (Eddie Fergus) Mike “Ringo”...

May 6, 2023

Mr. Jerry Lawrence Nesbitt, age 81, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on May 6, 2023. Jerry was born on October 21, 1941 to the late Lawrence Cordell Nesbitt and Beaulah Law Nesbitt. Jerry spent a while working in the trucking industry as a dispatcher. He also owned Lake Villa Market with his wife, Ms. Barbara Nesbitt. He also opened...

May 6, 2023

Rebecca Jean Ramsey, entered into the eternal loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Mrs. Ramsey was born in Centerville, TN.

Jean is survived by her husband of 66 years Richard Ramsey: daughters Jami Coggins, Lori Hooberry (Bobby); Christi Pack (Mark); sons Ricky Ramsey (Teri), Andy Ramsey (Melanie); brothers and sisters, Catherine Sandstrom, Lucy Ayers,...

May 5, 2023

Jomelia Duke Chenault, age 92, passed away on May 5, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1931 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Rodney Giles Duke, Sr. and Candas Freeman Duke.

Jomelia graduated from Litton High School in 1948. During her high school years, she enjoyed cheering on her brother, Kenneth, as he played football. She...

May 5, 2023

Glenda Sue Brinkley (Hayes), 82, passed away on May 5, 2023 in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held at Hendersonville Funeral Home at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

The funeral service will follow on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at...

May 3, 2023

Clarence Earl Carnahan, 87, of Hendersonville, TN, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. He was a loving and much-loved Christian husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Earl was born on October 25, 1935, to Ernest Otto Carnahan and Ella Mae Bryant Carnahan in Corning, Arkansas. He was the...

May 2, 2023

Elsie Janice Herren, age 77, passed away peacefully May 2, 2023, due to metastatic lung cancer at Alive Hospice’s inpatient facility in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born January 12, 1946, in Camden, Tennessee to J.D. and Betty Markham. Janice married while in high school and was a devoted wife to James Dobson, as well as a loving mother to...

Apr 29, 2023

Theresa Ann “Terry” Roek, age 81, of Portland passed away on April 29, 2023. Theresa was born on April 6, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Herbert and Anna Belle Walters.

Terry enjoyed listening to Wynonna Judd and working in her yard. She will be remembered as a very independent, warm, loving, and affectionate woman. She...

Apr 28, 2023

J Ross “Joe” Konkle, Jr., age 82, passed away on April 28, 2023.  He was born on September 3, 1940 in Turbotville, Pennsylvania to the late Gladys Konkle and J Ross Konkle, Sr.   Joe is also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Snyder; and grandson, John Robert Konkle.  Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mille...

Apr 27, 2023

Samuel Wesley Lavender, Jr., age 73, passed away on April 27, 2023.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 6, 1949 to the late Samuel Wesley Lavender, Sr. and Margaret Lavender.  Sam is also preceded in death by his wife, Carolynn Lavender.

Sam was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. ...

Apr 27, 2023

Aidan Elijah Harland, 20, of Hendersonville, TN succumbed to his battle with depression and mental illness on April 27, 2023.  He was comforted by family members as he passed on from this world.  Aidan was known for his fiery curly red hair and his striking crystal blue eyes.  An avid creator and voracious reader, he was always drawing, writing,...

Apr 27, 2023

Our beloved Carol Marie McDaniel was born June 7, 1944 and gained her angel wings on April 27, 2023 after a long, hard-fought battle with heart disease. She is survived by her husband, Jerry McDaniel, eldest daughter Theresa Chandler and her husband Bubba, youngest daughter Tonya Corley and her husband Eddie; and her most favorite “child” on Earth, Cameo...

Apr 27, 2023

Charlcie J. Boyd, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  Charlcie was born on January 12, 1933, in Austin, Texas to William T. Bryan and Elizabeth Ann (Baker) Bryan.

Charlcie loved gardening, sewing, baking bread, exercise class and reading.  Most importantly, she loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was an active member of Redeemer Church and Bellshire United...

Apr 26, 2023

Gloria Gail Nolley Davidson

Gloria was born December 3, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. She passed away April 26, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gloria and her husband Buck made their home in Big Sandy, TN for many years. She loved crafting, baking, sewing, antiquing and repurposing furniture. There was never a yard sale...