Obituaries

Joel James

Joel James

Oct 12, 2024

Joel Wallace James, age 67, of Hendersonville passed away on October 12, 2024. Joel was born on October 28, 1956 to Billy Edward James and Laneice Wallace James Loudermilk in Nashville, Tennessee.

Joel attended Hendersonville High School. While in high school, he played football. He went on to further his education at Volunteer State Community College.

In his free time, Joel enjoyed...

Dina Collins

Dina Collins

Oct 12, 2024

Dina Hill Collins, age 78, departed this world on Saturday morning, October 12, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband, partner and best friend of over 30 years, Bob Collins, and her beloved son Steve Jones (Bridget).

She is also survived by her stepdaughters Lacey Collins, Amber Collins and Jamie Barrett, grandson Drew Jones and step-grandchildren Shawn (Bethany), Selena, Savanna, Zach,...

Doug Cornwell

Doug Cornwell

Oct 12, 2024

Harold Douglas Cornwell, age 86, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on May 29, 1938 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Everett Cornwell and Jessie Witcher Moncrief. Doug is also preceded in death by his sisters, Polly Ragland and Patricia Thomas. 

Doug is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma Wallace Cornwell; children, Lisa...

Ann Bray

Ann Bray

Oct 11, 2024

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 11. 

Ann was the caring, stay at home mother of three. She was a fine artist before strokes took that ability from her. Ann was also a huge Auburn Football fan, having grown up in that town. 

Ann was active in the Baptist...

Carol Ann Stokes

Carol Ann Stokes

Oct 7, 2024

Carol was born in Casper Wyoming on August 2, 1952. In 1986 she moved to Colorado and met the love of her life, Bill Stokes. She became a licensed massage therapist and spent 20 years with her successful massage practice in Coal Creek Canyon. She loved living in the mountains, riding motorcycles with Bill and sewing and crafts. In early...

Hilda C. Bertotti

Hilda C. Bertotti

Oct 5, 2024

Hilda Marie Casanave Bertotti, 91, passed away peacefully October 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

 Hilda had a long life filled with faith and family. She was born in Altoona, PA, to the late Nicholas J. and Mary Hilda (Holland) Casanave. She walked up the street to elementary school at Altoona’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and she attended Mt....

Ann Alford Lewis

Ann Alford Lewis

Oct 5, 2024

Ann Alford Lewis, age 79 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Hendersonville, TN. Ann was born in Chillicothe, MO. She was the daughter of the late William and Adeline Reese Alford.

Ann is survived by her husband Terry Lewis; son Matt Tootle (Jennifer); daughters Ashley Welbern (John), Janelle Nickelson; sister Susie Thomas; grandchildren Emma Maher, Will Tootle, Issac Tootle,...

Peter C. Maurer

Peter C. Maurer

Oct 3, 2024

Peter Carl Maurer, 81, passed away on October 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents Nick and Mary Maurer, brothers Michael Maurer and Joey Maurer, niece Nicole Maurer, and beloved son Carl Nicholas Maurer.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Shirley, daughter Jamie Maurer, son Chris Hamilton, grandchildren Kaine, Cameron and Malia Maurer, brother Nicky Maurer,...

Iside Davis

Iside Davis

Oct 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Iside Marie (Pieragnoli) Davis of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Iside passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 2nd, at the incredible age of 99. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend with unwavering love for her family and all of those she knew.

Iside was...

Billy A. Mason

Billy A. Mason

Oct 2, 2024

Billy Albert Mason, a resident of Gallatin, TN died October 2, 2024 in Gallatin, TN. A native of Atmore, Alabama was born November 24, 1937 in Escambia County, Atmore, Alabama. Preceded in Death by his parents, Rue and Clearance Mason of Atmore, AL, brothers Aubrey (Mary Sue) Mason (Birmingham, AL) and Autrey Lee Mason (Atmore, AL) and a sister Hazel...

Inez Jean Fudge

Inez Jean Fudge

Sep 28, 2024

Inez Jean Fudge, age 89, passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Inez Fortenberry. Jean is also preceded in passing by her husband, Kirby Gene Fudge; son, Kyle Gene Fudge; and sister, Jane Svenning. She is survived by daughter, Kristi Worster (Todd); grandchildren, Lauren Maurer (Garrett),...

Mary Ellen Frizzell

Mary Ellen Frizzell

Sep 27, 2024

Mary Ellen Parrish Frizzell, beloved mother of Lauri and Gary went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2024 leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born September 18, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to Dewey and Edna Parrish. She graduated from North High School. She Went on to work at National Life and the IRS.

Mary was a...

Loretta M. Ross

Loretta M. Ross

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Loretta Moseley Ross, aged 89 of Hendersonville, passed into heaven on September 27th. Loretta was born in Point, Texas on November 13, 1934 to the late Marvin and Lily Moseley, who preceded her in death. She was married to Bill Ross for 43 years, who also preceded her in death. She and her daughter Linda moved from Texas to...

James Edward "Ned" Benz

James Edward "Ned" Benz

Sep 21, 2024

James Edward "Ned" Benz, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 75. Ned was born on August 30, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late William Benz, Jr. and Margaret "Peggy" Benz. He graduated from Litton High School in the Class of 1967 and later attended Western Kentucky University.

Ned shared kindness...

Allen "Al" Zettergren, Jr.

Allen "Al" Zettergren, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

With a spirit as vibrant as his trademark smile, Allen Erbe Zettergren, Jr., of Hendersonville, TN, began his greatest adventure yet on September 20, 2024, when he entered eternal life. Born in Memphis, TN, on August 2, 1949, Al brought joy, laughter, and a boundless enthusiasm to everyone he met.

A man who could light up any room, Al was the...

Kathleen Plaskett

Kathleen Plaskett

Sep 19, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Susan Plaskett (nee Raney), age 74 of Springfield, Tennessee, peacefully passed away September 19, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 9, 1950 Kathy was raised in the Catholic faith. On November 19, 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared life’s adventures until his passing in 2016. Together, they traveled the...

Sharon Wix

Sharon Wix

Sep 18, 2024

Sharon Wix, age 66, of Hendersonville, Tennessee departed this life on September 18, 2024. Sharon was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Thomas Marlin, Sr. and Nancy Marlin on November 11, 1957.

Sharon was a caregiver and always was willing to help people.

A remarkable grandmother, Sharon never missed an event that involved her beloved grandchildren, Dawson, Jude, and Finley. She...

Raymond Edward "Ed" Neal, Jr.

Raymond Edward "Ed" Neal, Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

Raymond Edward (Ed) Neal, Jr. of Hendersonville TN passed suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the age of 74. Ed was a member of Kemper Hts. Church of Christ. Ed graduated from East Nashville High and MTSU, where he was a member of ATO. He founded the Special Needs Sports Foundation, Inc. and served as Chairman and President. He showed...

Nancy Lee Lang

Nancy Lee Lang

Sep 16, 2024

Nancy Lee Lang age 86 passed away on September 16, 2024.

She was born January 31, 1938 to Buck and Virgie Taylor. 

Nancy married Velton Lang in 1959 who preceded her in death in 1998.

Nancy and Velton moved to Hendersonville from Oklahoma in 1975 after Velton relocated the family to work for legendary country singer Conway Twitty. Those who loved Nancy say...

David Dewey Melton

David Dewey Melton

Sep 11, 2024

David Dewey Melton, age 68, passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Dewey and Beverly Melton. Dave is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Darlene M. Melton; loving children, Brandon Melton (Kristin), Robbie Melton (Jessica), and Christen Melton; grandchildren, Morgan, Mackenzie, Manning, Levi, Asher, Kenley,...