Obituaries
Niles S. Nimmo
May 28, 2024
Niles Stephen Nimmo passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Niles was born on September 24, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois.
Niles graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor ‘s degree in Marketing before earning his Doctorate in Law from Nashville School of Law. Niles began his 40+ year legal career serving as a Public Defender, then moving into private practice....
Samuel F. Stafford, Jr.
May 26, 2024
Sam Frank Stafford, Jr. left this physical life on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was 93 years old.
A lifelong resident of Hendersonville, TN, Sam was born March 31,1931.
Sam was a long time, faithful, and much loved member of the Lakeview church of Christ. His favorite hobby was antiques. He enjoyed collecting, especially sugar chests and ruby glass. He derived much...
Randy J. Bullard
May 25, 2024
The love we have for Randy Joe Bullard Will never fade away. We'll think of him, as husband, dad, pawpaw Throughout each passing day. We'll walk into the room And see his empty space; Although we know he's resting, We'll feel his presence there. The memories of his laughter, His warm and loving smile, His eyes so full of happiness,...
Clifford "Cliff" Kistler Ernst
May 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Clifford Kistler Ernst, who peacefully departed this world on May 25, 2024, at the age of 84. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Cliff was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 26th, 1940, the beloved son...
Reagan Goodman
May 24, 2024
Reagan Jade Goodman, age 16, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on May 24, 2024. Reagan was born on April 17, 2008 to Brandon and Cheyenne Goodman.
Reagan was a very talented artist, coloring and drawing amazing works of art. She loved makeup. Reagan was also a fantastic writer. Reagan loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. She appreciated the smallest gestures....
Robert "Doug" Douglas Nuckols
May 22, 2024
Robert Douglas (Doug) Nuckols, age 83 passed away on May 22, 2024 in Hendersonville, TN. Doug was truly a loving husband, father, papa, and great grandpa.
He is survived by his dedicated wife Martha of 60 years; two daughters, Karen (Steve) Albers and Linda (Geoff) Thoren; five grandchildren, Ethan Albers, Haley (Jordan) Sharp, Hunter (Tali) Thoren, Megan Albers, and Blake Thoren;...
Charlene Ruth Hadley
May 20, 2024
Charlene Ruth Hadley, age 75, passed away on May 20, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles and Ruth Gunkel. Charlene is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, James Hadley; children, Chris Hadley (Vicky) and Lori Hemmelgarn (Mike); grandchildren, Conner, Charlie, Carly, Ethan, Ellie, Audrey, Jake, and Zack.
Charlene was...
Eddy Ray
May 19, 2024
Mr. Eddy “Ed” Ray, age 67, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on May 19, 2024. Ed was born in Germany on September 29, 1956. He was the son of Bernie and Margot Ray.
Ed attended Three Oaks Church. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and Corvettes.
Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Ray; and...
Terry Huckaby
May 17, 2024
Mr. Terry Douglas Huckaby, age 72, of Hendersonville passed away on May 17, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Barry and Rosie Huckaby.
Terry was a member of the GodWhy Church. He was also an honorary member of the Hendersonville VFW.
Terry enjoyed working. In his free time, he enjoyed cruises, Nascar, playing poker,...
Jimmy M. Stinson
May 16, 2024
Jimmy Morris Stinson passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Jimmy was born on September 24, 1949, in Lafayette, Tennessee to James Lewis Stinson and Ruby Gordon (Marsh) Stinson.
Jimmy loved fast cars and being on the lake. But, his true love and passion was his family. His daughters, Shelly and Kelly, were his pride and joy and he bragged to...
Merv W. Johnson, Jr.
May 15, 2024
Merv, a Thursday child, was born March 18th, 1948.He was the fifth of seven kids. Childhood was rough, moving schools every other year or so. Merv went into the woods every day after school to hunt squirrels, rabbits, deer, and the likes with his Red Ryder BB gun. He graduated from New Albany High School in Indiana. Later he attended...
Mickey Margulies
May 13, 2024
Jewell Eddins Margulies, known to everyone as Mickey, passed away May 13 in Nashville. She was 88. Born the youngest of five children in 1935 in Wadesboro, NC, Mickey grew up on her sharecropper parents’ farm and steadfastly avoided learning how to milk so she’d never have to do it. It was the only duty she ever shirked. She never...
Dr. John Michael Law
May 13, 2024
John Michael Law, DDS passed away May 13, 2024. Dr. Law was a native of Westmoreland, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by parents, Johnnie E. Law, and Sarah E. Law; and sister, Peggy Dorris. Dr. Law is survived by son, Nathaniel Law (Jodi); twin daughters, Amy Law (Jen) and Emily Hodge (Brandon); grandchildren, Graham Law Hodge (Molly), Campbell Hodge...
Vernon R. "Bubba" Alexander, Jr.
May 12, 2024
Vernon Ray "Bubba" Alexander Jr.
Vernon Ray Alexander Jr., known to most as "Bubba," passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at the age of 58, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Hendersonville, TN, Bubba was a beacon of joy, laughter, and love for all who knew him.
Bubba's infectious personality and kind heart made him the life of the...
Sue Evetts
May 7, 2024
Nancy Sue Walker Evetts, a longtime resident of Hendersonville, died peacefully May 7, 2024, after a brief illness. She lived her life as “Sue” until her oldest grandson was born, when she became known to all as “Sudie”, a name originally given to her by her own grandfather.
Sudie was born May 30, 1939 in Robertson County, Tennessee, to Nancy Christine...
Larry Cecil Wynns
May 7, 2024
Larry Cecil Wynns, age 67, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1957 in Russellville, Kentucky to the late Dot and J.C. Wynns.
Larry is survived by his devoted wife of over 43 years, Renee Wynns; children, Justin Wynns (Kate) and Eric Wynns; and grandchildren, Palmer and Helen.
Larry was a graduate of...
Edwin A. Kaler
May 4, 2024
Edwin A. Kaler
March 10, 1940 — May 4, 2024
Edwin Arnold Kaler, 84 of Cottontown, TN, passed away on Saturday May 4 due to long term complications with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Born on March 10,1940 in Detroit, Michigan, Ed was the beloved son of Edwin “Dink” and Emilie Kaler. After high school, Ed was a reservist in the US Marine Corp.
On...
Matthew Kyle Strane
May 3, 2024
Matthew Kyle Strane, age 60, of Hendersonville passed away on May 3, 2024. Kyle was born on December 15, 1963 to Bob and Donna Strane. Kyle was dedicated to his work at Piedmont Natural Gas for 39 years. He loved to golf. During his free time, he enjoyed being with his friends. He was lovingly known as "Pops" to his grandkids. Kyle...
Jenetta Allison Harden Lay
May 3, 2024
JENETTA ALLISON HARDEN LAY
Jenetta Allison Harden Lay passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in her adopted hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was born to Daisy Keltner Allison and Omer Allison on October 2, 1931, in Columbia, Kentucky. Jenetta was a beautiful lady – inside and out – with an infectious smile, sense of humor, and laugh, all unmistakably hers,...
William Carlin "Fig" Newton
May 2, 2024
William C. Newton, a cherished family man, respected businessman, and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born on September 5, 1927, in Jacksonville, Florida, William's life was marked by his unwavering kindness, deep faith, and selfless spirit.
William's journey began in Jacksonville, FL, where his early years were filled with the warmth of...
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