Obituaries
Kate Cook
Sep 21, 2025
Kate Wilson Cook, age 94, died 09/21/2025. Born Emma Kate Wilson (September 16, 1931), first daughter and second child of Lewis Summers Wilson and Ruth (Shore) Wilson, married 1926. Kate adored her loving parents and had a childhood that she cherished in the small town of Meadowview, VA. She spoke of her early life with the greatest warmth and affection,...
Jim Patton
Sep 19, 2025
James D. “Air Boat Jim” Patton age 80 passed away on September 19, 2025. Jim was born on April 6, 1945, in Martin, Kentucky to Clarence Douglas and Thelma Marie (Miller) Patton.
Jim loved the outdoors, cutting the grass, fishing, and taking people out on his airboat to tour the swamps and marshes of Florida. His love and humor will be...
Harry Sudekum
Sep 19, 2025
Harry Anthony Sudekum, Sr., 86, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on September 19, 2025, surrounded by family.
Harry was born on March 8, 1939 to C. M. Sudekum and Helen Sudekum. Harry grew up in Nashville, TN and graduated from Isaac Litton High School where he played football and was known as "Bear."
Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,...
Barbara Jean Clough
Sep 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Clough born on November 22, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois passed away on September 17, 2025. Born to Edna and Clarence Hicks she was child number ten out of 12 children.
Barbara graduated from Decatur High School and was the first child to receive a high school diploma.
After raising her family, Barbara went back to school at Lee University where...
William Philbin
Sep 17, 2025
William "Bill" Philbin, born on August 14, 1940, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2025. Bill was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted his life to providing for his family. He proudly served in the United States Army prior to his honorable discharge in October of 1962. Bill also spent an impressive forty...
William Heston Sloan
Sep 17, 2025
William Heston Sloan, 85, of Hendersonville passed away on September 17, 2025. William was born on August 21, 1940, in Pleasant Shade, Tennessee to the late Lymon and Frances Sloan.
William attended Glencliff High School. He was known for his love of fishing, a hobby that brought him joy. He had a passion for storytelling and loved sharing stories with friends...
Joseph Samuel Monte
Sep 15, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Monte, 89, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at The Harmony at Bellevue in Nashville, TN. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Sam and Mary Monte. Preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Catherine Monte of 55 years, and his granddaughter, Isabella Catherine Monte.
He is survived by his brother, Sam (Cathy) Monte,...
Mary Ellen Tapp
Sep 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ellen Tapp announce her peaceful passing on September 12, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 28, 1942 in Butler, Pennsylvania and resided in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jerome and Patricia MacDonald. She earned her bachelor's degree from Northern...
Charles T. Simerka
Sep 10, 2025
Charles Thomas Simerka passed away on September 10, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Charles was born on March 24, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Frank and Dorothy (Healey) Simerka.
Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman and a talented chef. He was a devout Catholic and was a member and lector at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in...
Rose Marie Smith
Sep 9, 2025
Rose Marie Smith, 85, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Rose was born on July 10, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois to Paul B. and Charlotte (Wantland) Schroeder.
Rose was a woman of strong faith. She was a longtime active member of Cornerstone Church in Madison, Tennessee. She was involved in many Bible study groups, was an avid reader especially the...
Joyce Renfro Patton
Sep 5, 2025
With a heart full of grace and a spirit that touched all who knew her, Joyce Renfro Patton passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at the age of 100, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Raymond Davis Renfro and Maude Smith Renfro, Joyce’s life was shaped by deep family ties and enduring faith. After...
Randall Pomeroy
Sep 5, 2025
Randall Dean Pomeroy, age 76, passed away on September 5, 2025. Randy was born on February 6, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Willis Dean Pomeroy and Evelyn Graves Pomeroy. Randy leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and integrity.
Randy was a member of Whitesburg Baptist Church, and for many years was a devoted member of Parkway Baptist Church...
Jean Weedman
Sep 3, 2025
Jean Marie Weedman, age 73, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease, on September 3, 2025, while in hospice.She is preceded in death by her husband, Blair Weedman of Hendersonville, Tennessee; parents, Hugh and Therese Higdon of Owensboro, Kentucky; and brother, Lynn Higdon.Jeanie had a long career in healthcare administration and was a devoted follower of...
Tommie Jaco
Sep 2, 2025
Tommie Jaco, born on June 3, 1941, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. She was a cherished member of her community and loved deeply by her family.
A devoted Christian, Tommie attended Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Her passions included camping, gardening, and reading, with a particular fondness for the Bible. She had a special...
Terry Bryan Sadler
Sep 2, 2025
Terry B. Sadler, age 77, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to his late parents, Paul Bryan and Carolyn Ladd Sadler. He is a graduate of North High School in Evansville, Indiana.
A humble servant of Christ, Terry devoted his time to both his...
Wendle E. Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Wendle E. Smith, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Wendle was born on March 3, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee to Ralph and Margaret Ann (Hawkins) Englert, Sr.
Wendle was a 1954 graduate of Issac Litton High School in Nashville, Tennessee. While at Litton, she played women’s basketball and during football season, was a cheerleader for the...
Loretta R. Staton
Aug 27, 2025
Loretta Roberson Staton
(1938-2025)
Loretta Roberson Staton, beloved wife of Dr. Fred Glenn Staton and mother of two children, Dr. Carla Staton Cushman (Charlie) and Fred Glenn Staton, Jr. (Lisa); three grandchildren, Robert Carson Blackwell (Jamie), Mary Candace Blackwell Hood, and Johnathan Ryan Staton (Heather); and 10 great-grandchildren, Carly Blackwell, Reece Aitken, Sonny Blackwell, Danny Staton, Scout Hood, Wyatt Staton, Blaise Blackwell,...
Ralph Edwin Keller
Aug 23, 2025
Ralph Edwin Keller, age 78, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 28, 1947.
Ralph was a graduate of Columbia Military Academy and continued his education at Arkansas State University. He also proudly served our country in the United States Army.
Ralph enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with friends and...
Rosemary Glennys Harrington
Aug 21, 2025
Rosemary Glennys Harrington, affectionately known as Rose, Roey, Tish and Nana Roey to her friends and family passed away on August 21, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1945 in Ipswich, England and emigrated after the war to New York City with her parents, the late Plato and Constance Gallan. She was a cherished presence in the lives of...
William Harry Johnson
Aug 21, 2025
William “Bill” Harry Johnson, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Bill was born in Syracuse, New York on June 2, 1938, to the late Charles and Vivian Johnson.
After graduating from Guelph High School, Bill continued his education at Ryerson University in Toronto. At the young age of 19, he proudly...
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