Obituaries

Emma Carol Brown

Emma Carol Brown

Dec 12, 2023

 

Emma Carol Brown, age 65, passed away on December 12, 2023.  Emma was born on September 5, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi to Frank Braswell and Annette (Abernathy) Braswell.

Emma was fun-loving, funny, and a great friend to all.  She loved taking road trips with Gatlinburg being a favorite trip.  She worked over 30 years at several Waffle House locations. ...

Richard B. Bawcom

Richard B. Bawcom

Dec 11, 2023

Richard Bawcom was born on November 7, 1938 in Shaw, Mississippi. His family moved to Humboldt, Tennessee, where he spent most of his young adult years. After serving in the Army, he went on to spend the rest of his long life in Madison, Tennessee where he died in the comfort of his home on December 11, 2023.

He...

Zollie Sircy

Zollie Sircy

Dec 10, 2023

In loving memory of Walter Zollie Sircy, Jr., 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to his true home in Heaven on December 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavona and Walter Zollie Sircy, Sr. Zollie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita McCauley Sircy, three children, Jennifer Sircy Bresnahan (Barry), Walter Zollie "Tripper" Sircy, III (Shannon...

Myrna Lea Pruett-Goddard

Myrna Lea Pruett-Goddard

Dec 9, 2023

 

Myrna Lea Pruett Goddard was born in a farmhouse in Charleston, WV on September 30, 1935. She was the only child born to Joann Sauers Pruett and Garnett Pruett. Three weeks after Myrna was born, her birth mother passed away. This life moment became a core ingredient that enabled her to become an overcomer throughout the rest of her...

Claudie Clay Wheeler, Sr.

Claudie Clay Wheeler, Sr.

Dec 7, 2023

Claudie Clay Wheeler, Sr., age 90, passed away December 7, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  He was born on May 28, 1933 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Lillian and Joe Wheeler.  Claudie is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wheeler; and siblings, Harlan, Tina, Jim, Jackie, and David. 

Claudie is survived by children, Vicki Joe Harmon and Claudie...

James Wayne Collins

James Wayne Collins

Dec 6, 2023

James Wayne Collins, age 81 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on December 6, 2023.  He was the 11th child of 12 born on November 3rd, 1942 in Trosper, Kentucky to the late Dora and Wayne J Collins.  James is survived by wife, Betty Collins; daughter, Tina Schlaine Williams (Jacob); grandchildren, Lennon Edward Payne II (Allison) and Regan Schlaine Payne (Cody);...

James "Jim" Neldon Newman, Sr.

James "Jim" Neldon Newman, Sr.

Dec 3, 2023

James “Jim” Neldon Newman, Sr., age 84, of Hendersonville passed away on December 3, 2023. Jim was born on August 28, 1939 to the late Bethel Cordell Newman and Reba Marie Newman. He will be remembered as an extraordinary individual whose life was filled with dedication, kindness, and an unwavering faith.

Jim's career was marked by exceptional service. Prior to...

Marjorie Ann Carver

Marjorie Ann Carver

Dec 1, 2023

 

Marjorie Ann “Margie” Carver, 92, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.  Margie was born on June 15, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Floyd Edward Pogue and Mary Moody (Cowherd) Pogue.

Margie had a unique and great sense of humor with a zest for life.  She loved her family and her church family at Hendersonville First Baptist Church.  Margie...

Wayne Edward Lamborn

Wayne Edward Lamborn

Nov 29, 2023

 

Wayne Edward Lamborn, 73, passed away on November 29, 2023.  Wayne was born on May 30, 1950, in Oakland, California to William and Julia (Proctor) Lamborn.

Wayne loved “puttering” around the house and helping at his church.  Wayne was very proud that his family was one of the founding families of Our Lady of Lake Catholic Church.  He would...

Nancy Howard Manis

Nancy Howard Manis

Nov 24, 2023

Nancy Howard Manis of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on November 24, 2023.  She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Dorris and Moses Howard.  Nancy is also preceded in death by her son, Chip Manis.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charlie Manis; children, Christy Manis and David Manis (Jodi); and grandchildren, Jason Blue Manis and...

Bill Faircloth

Bill Faircloth

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. Bill Faircloth, age 80, of Goodlettsville passed away on November 19, 2023.

Bill is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and George McCain of Tallassee, AL, his wife, Sharon, step-son and family, Bill, Rebecca, and Renn Martin of Cedar Hill, TN, and step-son and family, Jack, Yizhen, and Rose Martin of San Antonio, TX. He is also...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Nov 15, 2023

 

Donna Sadler Johnson, 81, peacefully passed to rest with the Lord November 15, at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 to Noon at Hendersonville Memorial Gardens immediately followed by a Celebration of Life with Dr. Stan Wilson and Keith Parker officiating. A private burial will follow the service.

Born and raised in...

Phillip Brimm

Phillip Brimm

Nov 11, 2023

Phillip Cameron Brimm, age 71, passed away on November 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Trena, as well as his son Derek (Katy) Brimm and daughters Dana (Nick) Spoonmore and Dawn (Chris) Brimm-Leonard. He was a devoted Pa-Pa to his grandchildren Alexis Brimm, Landon Brimm, Harvey Leonard, and Cal Phillip Leonard. Additionally, Phillip...

James Herman "Bull" Bachman

James Herman "Bull" Bachman

Nov 9, 2023

James Herman “Bull” Bachman, age 82, passed away on November 9, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  He was born in Plainfield, Indiana to the late Marjorie Johnson.  He is also preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Bell Douglas.  Jim is survived by the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Alice Bachman; devoted children, Det. Jim Bachman (Fiancée,...

Bradley Eugene Sousa

Bradley Eugene Sousa

Nov 8, 2023

Bradley Eugene Sousa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, passed away on November 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 62.

1 John 3:18 - 23 says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we...

Nancy J. Holloway

Nancy J. Holloway

Nov 6, 2023

Nancy J. Holloway, beloved mother and friend, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, the city that she called home throughout her life.Nancy was a loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Dawn ( Dave) Stansbury and Christy (Tony)  Paulson. She cherished her role as...

Freddie Skinner, Sr.

Freddie Skinner, Sr.

Nov 5, 2023

Freddie Irvin Skinner, Sr., age 76, passed away on November 5, 2023. Freddie was born on February 11, 1947 in Fairfield, Michigan to the late Ralph and Mary Skinner.

Fred was in the Army, and was also a factory worker, a lawn keeper, security guard, and a meat smoker for Top Hog. He took good pride in his work, especially...

Curtis Loftin

Curtis Loftin

Nov 4, 2023

Curtis C. Loftin, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 27, 1934 to the late Robert Elmo Loftin, Sr. and Pearl Palastine Hudspeth Loftin.

Curtis enjoyed working in his yard, spending time with CBCA friends, and solving crossword puzzles. He loved to spend time with his family and was...

Richard Thurston Brown

Richard Thurston Brown

Nov 2, 2023

 

Richard Thurston Brown, age 94, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  Preceded in death by his parents Fred Harding Brown and Gertrude McMahan Brown, his brother Fred Douglas Brown, daughter-in-law Melissa Brown, and the love of his life for over 70 years Evalyn Brown.

He is survived by his son Doug Brown, daughter Jan (Mike) Scudder, grandsons Mike...

Joyce Wise

Joyce Wise

Nov 2, 2023

 

Joyce (Dill) Wise, passed away on November 2, 2023.  Joyce was born on April 4, 1946, in Southside, Tennessee to James Robert Dill and Inez Jeanette (Murphy) Dill.

Joyce loved sports, especially the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Vanderbilt Commodores.  She was an independent, strong willed, very direct, and somewhat stubborn woman.  Joyce lived her life to...