Obituaries
Maria Antonia Oquendo
Sep 11, 2024
Maria Antonia Duke Oquendo, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at the age of 42. Born on March 13, 1982, Maria was a vibrant soul whose love for life and unwavering spirit touched the hearts of everyone she met.
Maria’s kindred spirit was a beacon of light, illuminating the lives of her...
Ronald Joseph Herrin
Sep 10, 2024
Ronald Joseph Herrin, 55, of Gallatin, passed away on September 10, 2024.
Born on July 9, 1969, in Detroit, Ron was the son of Ronald and Jacqueline Herrin. He graduated from Courtland High School in 1987 and went on to work as a dedicated automotive painter for 38 years.
Ron was known for his unwavering kindness, quick wit, and love for his...
Robert "Bobby" Plaskett III
Sep 7, 2024
Robert “Bobby” William Plaskett III, of Greenbrier, Tennessee, passed away on September 7, 2024. Bobby was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 9, 1967 to Robert W. Plaskett, Jr. and Kathleen Plaskett.
A graduate of Cumberland University, Bobby earned a Master’s Degree in Public Service Management. An avid camper and hiker, Bobby completed the Appalachian Trail when he was eighteen years...
Becky Jo Kuhlman Grohoske
Sep 7, 2024
Becky Jo Kuhlman-Grohoske
June 4, 1944-September 7, 2024
We celebrate the beautiful life of Becky who died on Saturday evening September 7, 2024. She was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Edward Tierney and Freida Crawford. She was the eldest of 3 children. Becky was married to her sweetheart, Jerry Grohoske, for 31 years. They lived in Findlay, Ohio, retired to...
Mary Jo Gibson
Sep 4, 2024
Mary Jo Gibson, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on September 4, 2024, in Madison, Tennessee. Born on August 6, 1933, in Castalian Springs, Tennessee, she lived a life filled with love, grace, and compassion.
Mary Jo was a devoted mother and grandmother and great-grandmother, raising her children and grandchildren with unwavering love and care. She is survived by...
Alonza "AD" Gibson
Sep 3, 2024
Alonza “AD” Durward Gibson
Born: 8/4/95
Died: 9/3/24
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of AD Gibson, cherished husband, brother, grandson and friend, on 9/3/24, at the age of 29. He passed away after a very long and hard battle against AML since March 2023, and complications of GVHD after a stem cell transplant in May of this year.
AD...
Robert Beebe
Sep 1, 2024
Robert Beebe was born in San Francisco August 13, 1945 to George and Billie Beebe. The family moved to Menlo Park when he was a young child, and the family resided there for many years. Robert graduated from Menlo Park High School.
Robert attended San Jose State. He earned a bachelors degree, two masters degrees, and a teaching certificate. Robert joined...
Floyd Edward Sanders, Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Floyd Edward Sanders, Sr., age 89, passed away on August 31, 2024. Floyd was born to the late James C. Sanders and Addie Leona Proffitt Sanders in Elmwood, Tennessee on October 29, 1934.
Following the early death of his mother on February 9, 1943 at the age of 48 when Mr. Sanders was 8 years old, he was raised by his...
Frances Ann Boggs
Aug 28, 2024
Frances Ann Boggs, age 88 of Pleasant View, Tennessee passed away on August 28, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1936 in Pittsburg, Kansas to the late Floyd and Hilda Waggener. Fran is also preceded in death by brothers, Irl Waggener, Bob Waggener, and Paul Waggener. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, John Boggs; children,...
William “Bill” Coleman
Aug 24, 2024
William Charles Coleman, known as Bill, Sonny or Old Dad, age 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2024. Born on October 9, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence Coleman. Bill graduated from Goodlettsville High School and proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years.
Bill had a deep...
David Weachter
Aug 23, 2024
David Earle Weachter, age 57, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on August 23, 2024. David was born on December 16, 1966 to Richard and Anita Weachter in Youngstown, Ohio.
David enjoyed target shooting, cars, and politics. David also loved animals.
David is preceded in death by his grandparents.
David is survived by his parents, Richard and Anita Weachter; his brother, Tod Weachter (Cathy);...
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...
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