Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

James R. “Jim” Vicino, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side after losing the battle with cancer.  Jim was born on July 25, 1944, to James DiVicino and Mary Nacelli DiVicino in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Jim was a man of many talents who could always be found...

Apr 24, 2023

Carl Milliken, age 77, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Waco, Texas.  Carl was born on April 17, 1946, to Frank and Mattie Lee (Byars) Milliken in Puryear, Tennessee.

Carl loved Alabama football, and travelling, especially cruises.  He was a kind and loving man, he never met a stranger and always made those around him feel...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert Aldrich Phillips, Jr., 88, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 13th at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital, with his wife Barbara by his side. He was born in Paterson, NJ on January 10, 1935, the son of Robert and Ednaearl Lowe Phillips. Bob graduated from Springfield College in 1957 and then served in the United States Marine...

Apr 13, 2023

Leonard Ray Shaw Jr. (Butch) passed away peacefully on April 13th at the age of 81.

He is loved and cherished. He was a kind and generous man and those who met him were blessed to call him a friend. Butch was a selfless and loyal father spending his life dedicated to the care of his disabled...

Apr 10, 2023

Frederick Scott Bacon, age 82, passed away on April 10, 2023.  He was born on August 11, 1940 in Turtle Creek (Allegheny), Pennsylvania to the late Sarah Jane McGough and Sheldon Scott Bacon.  Fred is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lee Bacon; and sister, Mary Dick.

Fred is survived by children, Candace Lee Lewis...

Apr 9, 2023

Nancy C. Engel, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Nancy was born on November 17, 1947, to H.L. Johnson and Nancy (Nolen) Johnson in Nashville, Tennessee.

She graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1965 and received her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University.  Nancy was a loving mother, friend and a proud Nana...

Apr 9, 2023

Linda Turner Coulter, 76, of Hendersonville, TN and Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9th. She was surrounded by her husband, two sons, and their spouses who held her close and sang her along her great journey. Born December 4th, 1946 in Chattanooga, Linda Turner was the second of four children born to Pelham and Effie...

Apr 8, 2023

Charlie J. “Pete” Hammock age 95, of Hendersonville passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  Pete was born on November 25, 1927, to Luther Loyd Hammock and Annie Mae (Wix) Hammock in Westmoreland, Tennessee.

Pete loved cars, car shows, and anything to do with the outdoors.  He enjoyed grilling out, boating on the lake, and meeting his...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Gayle (Botts) Hamilton, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Betty was born on November 3, 1943, to Franklin Botts and Frances Elizabeth (Crossland) Botts in Nashville, Tennessee.

Betty was a Litton High School Class of 1960 graduate.  After graduating from high school, she began her successful banking career with Fidelity Federal retiring after...

Apr 6, 2023

Gloria Jean Dickens, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Gloria was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert Oliphant and Margaret Elizabeth Wade on September 20, 1940.

Gloria enjoyed crafting which included quilting, sewing, and scrapbooking.  Another joy she had was chatting with her friends in the “Golden Girls” and “Go Girls” groups.  Gloria graduated...

Apr 5, 2023

Richard E. Elliott, of Hendersonville, TN died on April 5th at the age of 91.  He grew up in the Inglewood community of Nashville where where he attended Dalewood Methodist Church.  He went to Isaac Litton High School and graduated in 1951 as an All City basketball player.  Dickie attended Tennessee Tech on a basketball scholarship and later transferred...

Apr 4, 2023

Ronald Lewis “Ron” Head, age 80, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  Ron was born on July 20, 1942, to John Lyman Head and Verna Sanders Covington Head in Springfield, Tennessee.  Ron attended Issac Litton High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball.  He graduated with a degree in...

Apr 2, 2023

Marvis Jean Thompson Husky, age 79 of Hendersonville passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Hendersonville TN.

Marvis was born in Barrett, MN on Oct 7 1943.  She was the daughter of Orlin and Jeannette Leraas Thompson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 40 years, Ferlin Husky.

She is...

Mar 30, 2023

Jessie Carole Smith Barton, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee, died peacefully on March 30, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.  The Glasgow, Kentucky, native was the daughter of the late Elaine and Harold Farris.

Jessie radiated love to all she met and came to know.  Her greatest joys in life came from her children and their...

Mar 29, 2023

Harry Rychen Fuqua, age 82, of Hendersonville, TN died March 29, 2023.

He was born in Donelson, TN to John Harry Fuqua and Emma Rychen Fuqua.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Bettie Ann Dodson.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn Eller Fuqua, of 60 years; his son John Edward Fuqua (Tracy),...

Mar 27, 2023

Paul Edward Plattenburg, Jr., age 78, passed away on March 27, 2023.  He was born on February 27, 1945 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late Paul Edward Plattenburg, Sr. and Mary Etta Plattenburg.  Paul is survived by his daughters, Angela Helton (Scott), Andrea Butler (Sean), and Paula Johnson (JJ); grandchildren, Anthony, Austin, Brooke, Tesila, Landen, Connor, Carson, Chandler, and...

Mar 26, 2023

Shawn Robert Baker

October 4, 1971 – March 26, 2023

Shawn peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven with his family by his side.  He was a quiet and unassuming man who made an incredible impact on those he met.  His last 8 months were in the Vanderbilt CVICU after receiving heart and liver transplants.  He...

Mar 25, 2023

Linda L. Williams, 79, of Hendersonville, TN died Saturday, March 25, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Burgess and Lucille Childress.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hauter, son-in-law, Dan of Carlinville, Illinois and sister, Diane Halperin of Mt. Dora, Florida.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2pm-4pm at...

Mar 24, 2023

Donald Ray Bale age 86 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in Alive Hospice at the Hearth in Hendersonville, Tennessee on March 24, 2023.  He was born on September 2, 1936.  The son of the late Jessie F. Bale and Lillie Grady Earps Bale, he was also preceded in death by his two brothers:  Frank G. Bale and James...

Mar 22, 2023

Clarence Edward Hackney 83, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023, with his family by his side.  Clarence was born on July 29, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee to Clayton H. and Lizzie “Lee” (Harper) Hackney.

Clarence worked for Bill Crooks Food Town for 40 plus years retiring as Senior Vice President.  Upon his retirement, he was the...