Obituaries
Ann Ruth "Nana" Shelby
Aug 22, 2024
Ann Ruth “Nana” Shelby passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Ruth was born on September 22, 1935, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Porter and Pearl (Brooks) Smith.
Ruth was a true Christian woman, “Prayer Warrior”, and long-time member of Faith Baptist Church. She found joy spending time at the church and had...
Buddy McLean
Aug 20, 2024
Marcus Eugene “Buddy” McLean passed away Tuesday, August 20th. In his high school yearbook, the inscription by his senior picture said, “Quiet and considerate, everybody’s buddy”, which described him really well. Buddy grew up in Hendersonville, graduating from Hendersonville High in 1967. He was especially proud of his days as a basketball player and star catcher on the baseball team....
Gerald W. Drabeck
Aug 20, 2024
Springfield, TN
Drabeck, Gerald William - Went home to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty L. Drabeck (nee Barbour), loving father of Gerald W. (wife Kathleen) of Rootstown, OH, Daniel J. of Springfield, and grandfather of Gerald W. Drabeck III of Tallmadge, OH. Also surviving are his brother, Fred J....
Nancy Sue Calobrace Myers
Aug 17, 2024
Nancy Sue Calobrace Myers, age 77, passed away on August 17, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was born on February 17, 1947 in Marion, Indiana to the late Samuel and Crystal Calobrace. Nancy is also preceded in death by the love of her life, Bill Myers; brothers, Michael Calobrace and Nick Calobrace; and son-in-law, Greg Edmonds. She is survived by...
Butch Duke
Aug 17, 2024
Butch Duke, age 80, of Gallatin passed away on August 17, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Willie and Lois Duke. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. He was a remarkable individual, remembered for his loving and giving spirit.
Butch dedicated 42 years to the real estate business, becoming a...
Betty Ruth Applegate
Aug 15, 2024
Betty Ruth Applegate passed away peacefully August 15th, 2024, at the age of 90. She is survived by her son Bruce (wife Pamela), five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Major Henry Paris Applegate (Pete) her husband of seventy years, son Henry Keith, father and mother, four sisters, and two brothers....
Jean Shealy
Aug 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Gibson Shealy of Aiken, SC and Hendersonville, TN who passed away on August 13, 2024.
Jean was born in SC and was the daughter of Henry Arthur Gibson and Charlotte “Lottie” Rast Gibson.
She worked as a medical lab technician at the Savannah River Plant. She and her husband lived...
Vicki Chestine Honeycutt
Aug 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vicki Chestine Honeycutt, née Pennington, on August 13, 2024, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
Vicki was born on May 30, 1944, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Chester and Sarah Pennington. She was preceded in death by her parents, along with her brother Kenneth Pennington. She is survived by her beloved sons Jim...
Norma Jean McRae
Aug 13, 2024
Norma Jean McRae, age 84, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 13, 2024. Norma Jean was born on April 9, 1940 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Ernest Smith and Edjanora Furlow.
Norma dedicated her life to her family, her church, and teaching. She loved people and leading them to love Jesus. Jean graduated from Trevecca...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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