Obituaries

Carleane H. Harris

Carleane H. Harris

Aug 12, 2024

Carleane “Hannah” Harris, age 93, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on August 12, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Aubrey and Janie Lovelace Miller. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John D. Harris; and children, Linda Downs, Paulette Hannah, Monica Anderson, John Hannah, and Michael Hannah.

Hannah worked as a...

Rebecca Ann Maxfield

Rebecca Ann Maxfield

Aug 9, 2024

Rebecca Ann Maxfield, age 29, passed away on August 9, 2024. She was born on November 4, 1994 in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Becca is survived by her mother, Teresa Poindexter (John “JJ”); father, Gerald Maxfield (Tammy); children, Sean Maxfield, Shane Hickerson, and Valo Keck; siblings, Abby Poindexter, Travor Killian, John Poindexter III, Michael Killian, Zachary Maxfield, Ashley Reed Blodgett, and Ethan Reed;...

Thomas H. Wilburn

Thomas H. Wilburn

Aug 9, 2024

Thomas H. Wilburn, 91, passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tom was born on October 13, 1932, in Gallatin, Tennessee to Joe Bryant Wilburn and Florence (Settle) Wilburn.

Tom loved all sports; he played baseball and softball in the Men’s Leagues as well as playing golf. He could be found cheering on his great nieces in their...

James Comer Mills

James Comer Mills

Aug 2, 2024

James Comer Mills of Hendersonville, TN died suddenly August 2, 2024. Survived by his wife, Lisa Buttrey Mills; step-children, Natalie Clarke-Robinson (Justin), and Seth Clarke; mother-in-law, Peggy Buttrey; sisters Marne (Gary) Adams, Allison (Charlie) Duffey, all of Nashville; brother Robert (Emily) Mills, Lexington, SC, and several nieces, nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:00, service and...

Carolyn Breakfield

Carolyn Breakfield

Aug 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn “Honey” Breakfield, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Carolyn, aged 78, peacefully departed on August 2, 2024, in Hendersonville, TN.

Born and raised in Portland, Tennessee, Carolyn was a proud graduate of Portland High School. She pursued her passion for beauty by attending cosmetology school and opening her own...

Rudy Allen Lindsey, Sr.

Rudy Allen Lindsey, Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Rudy Allen Lindsey, Sr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather of Hendersonville, TN, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Earl Lindsey and Velma Johnson Lindsey, two infant sons, Michael Anthony Lindsey and Timothy Earl Lindsey as well as 2 sisters and 5 brothers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...

John (Jack) Emmer

John (Jack) Emmer

Jul 31, 2024

It is with broken hearts we announce that John (Jack) Emmer passed away on July 31, 2024 at the age of 90. He transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Patricia (Rizzolo) Emmer, the love of his life, whom he met and married within 6 months. During their 60 years of marriage, they...

James "Jamie" Douglas Frazor

James "Jamie" Douglas Frazor

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. James (“Jamie”) Douglas Frazor, age 82, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Mr. Frazor was born in the Shackle Island community of Hendersonville, TN, on March 11, 1942, the son of the late Herman D. Frazor and Vera Roberts Frazor. He was a long-time member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ, serving as a deacon for...

Victoria "Vickie" Morrow

Victoria "Vickie" Morrow

Jul 29, 2024

Victoria “Vickie” Morrow, age 87, of Mt. Juliet passed away on July 29, 2024. Vickie was born on January 31, 1937 to the late Ira and Mary Tyree in Whitesburg, Kentucky.

Vickie retired from Hendersonville Hospital and went on to own her own commercial medical cleaning service which she retired from in 1999. The next 20 years of her life were...

Joseph Michael Brozovich

Joseph Michael Brozovich

Jul 29, 2024

Joseph Michael Brozovich, age 79, passed away on July 29, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mary and Joseph Brozovich. Joe is also preceded in death by first wife, MaryAnn Brozovich. 

Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dawn Brozovich; children, Joanne Brozovich, Joyce Brozovich, Joe Brozovich (Cheryl), Amy Duran (Manuel),...

Sherry Lee Freel

Sherry Lee Freel

Jul 27, 2024

Sherry Lee Freel, age 81, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on July 27, 2024.Sherry was born on November 30, 1942 to the late Lloyd G. and Gladys I. Ziegler in Ferndale, Michigan. 

Sherry attended St. Timothy Lutheran Church and graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. Sherry worked at Detroit Bank and Trust in Michigan and Boyne Mountain Ski...

Robert S. "Bobby" Stone

Robert S. "Bobby" Stone

Jul 24, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Stanley Stone was born on Father’s Day June 19, 1949, in Caruthersville, Missouri. He was the son of E.R. “Doc” Stone and Rose Mary (Clark) Stone. He departed life in Gallatin, Tennessee on July 24, 2024, he was 75 years old.

Bobby graduated from Caruthersville High School in May 1968. He volunteered for the draft into the United States...

Marilyn J. Jones

Marilyn J. Jones

Jul 21, 2024

Marilyn Jones, beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the age of 83, in Forney, Texas.

Born on July 8, 1941, in Taft, California, Marilyn lived a vibrant life filled with love and adventure. She married her High School sweetheart Bob Jones on June 26, 1959, and together they built a life centered around family...

Gayle Jeanette Carver

Gayle Jeanette Carver

Jul 20, 2024

Gayle Jeanette (Callis, Haltom) Carver was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 1940. She was the 2nd child, and only daughter of Ruth & George H. Callis, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Jenkins Callis, her father, George Hatcher Callis, Jr., Her brother, George Hatcher Callis Ill. Also, preceded in death by her husband and...

Nancy Vaden

Nancy Vaden

Jul 18, 2024

Nancy Bidinger Vaden of Hendersonville, Tennessee died July 18, 2024 after a short illness.

Originally from Ohio, Nancy graduated from Elyria High School in 1967 and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University. She then went on to earn two master’s degrees: one in social work and the other in counseling from the Middle Tennessee State University.

She had...

Patricia Ann Hudson

Patricia Ann Hudson

Jul 17, 2024

Patricia Ann Hudson, 85, passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024, in Hendersonville, TN.  Patricia was born on June 8, 1939, in McDowell, WV to James Frank and Bertha Belcher.

Patricia found happiness in the simple pleasures of life— her dogs, gardening, reading, shopping for great deals, Diet Coke, Tennessee Titans, and the Atlanta Braves. She loved it when the grandkids...

David "Dave" Wayne Backs

David "Dave" Wayne Backs

Jul 16, 2024

David Wayne Backs, age 75, passed away on July 16, 2024. He was born on August 29, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Gwen Backs. Dave is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon Backs; son, Travis Howard Henry Backs (Lisa); grandchildren, Gabrielle and Kendall Lasater; brothers, Paul Backs (Susan), John...

Rosa Adair

Rosa Adair

Jul 15, 2024

Rosa "Rosie" Adair, 83, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on 7/15/24. She was born on 5/13/41 to Homer and Eulene Tisdale. 

She is survived by sons, Kent (Debra) and Tim (Cyndi); grandchildren, Jennifer (Marc), Cody, Dalen (Katie), and Zoe; great grandchildren, Emily, Gracie, Mikey, Kenzley, Nash, and Noble; great great grandchild, Gracelynn; brother, Joe (Donna); and beloved nieces and nephews.

Rosie was...

James Richards

James Richards

Jul 11, 2024

James “Jim” Richards, age 89, of Madison passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1934 in Washington, Indiana to the late Rich and Louise Richards.

James settled in Nashville from Jackson, Tennessee around 1950. James was the proud owner of Richards Septic Tank Service and Richards Paving Service. He worked hard until he retired in 2018.

His...

Jackie "Jack" Chaffin

Jackie "Jack" Chaffin

Jul 10, 2024

Jackie Wade Chaffin “Jack”-age 80 of Gallatin went to heaven on July 10, 2024. He was born on August 13,1943 in Mount Pleasant, TN to Richard and Edith (Skillern) Chaffin.

He was a graduate of Cumberland High School where his classmates voted him “Bachelor of Ugliness” (also known as Mr. Cumberland); he received this honor with his future wife, Brenda, as...