Obituaries

Jul 9, 2026

Connie Marie Foley Strange passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and vibrancy cherished by all who knew her. Born on November 12, 1964, Connie’s journey was marked by a zest for life and a passion for bringing joy to those around her.

Connie was the beloved wife of Chad Strange and the devoted mother of...

Jul 9, 2026

Jul 9, 2026

John W. Walter, Jr., born on June 29, 1938, passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished. John was a man whose gentle spirit and playful sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. Throughout his 88 years, his kindness and warmth touched many lives, and...

Jul 6, 2026

Kelly Robert Carter passed from this world into the arms of Christ on July 6th, 2026. Kelly was born on September 13, 1948 to the late Robert and Hattie Carter. Kelly had several important things in his life. Kelly was a teacher of the highest caliber, who taught close to a thousand elementary students science and math as a 6th...

Jul 6, 2026

Evelyn Janelle "Janelle" Gambrell, age 96, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on July 6, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1929, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Janelle was the daughter of the late Henry Hardcastle and Mabel Dalton. She was a devoted member of Hendersonville Church of Christ for 65 years, where her faith was an important part of her life.

On March 11, 1949,...

Jul 4, 2026

Joseph Roscoe Fox, age 86, was called home on July 4, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen F. Fox, his two children, Eric K. Fox and Tara F. Cicchelli, and his grandchildren Reese Cicchelli, Nathan Cicchelli, and Bailey Fox. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Popp, sister Carolyn Johnson, and brother Edwin. He was predeceased by his...

Jul 4, 2026

Pauline Verlee (Stoughton) Krebs, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Pauline was born on November 22, 1934, in Butler County, Pennsylvania to Paul and Verda (Blakeley) Stoughton.

Pauline spent the first 13 years of her life on the Stoughton Dairy Farm operated by her grandfather Lester Stoughton (a progressive dairy farmer). Her father Paul Stoughton worked on the farm...

Jul 1, 2026

Claudie Joe Melson, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy that will continue through the family and friends who knew him.

Joe was born on May 11, 1935 in Bonham Texas. Music was one of Joe's greatest passions and a defining part of his life. As a member of...

Jun 29, 2026

Jeanne Evelyn Coyle, affectionately known to her family as “MomMom”, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1928, to Frank Eugene Carney and Irene May Fellows Carney in New York, New York.

Jeanne was born in NYC. After marrying Dan Coyle in 1950 and moving to several different places, they moved to Wilmington, DE and...

Jun 29, 2026

Donovan Eugene Ames II, 79, a caring and passionate man, whose biggest loves were his family, friends and giving back to the community, who was known for his wit as well as his storytelling, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, after battling an acute illness.

Born in the Midwest in Canton, Ohio, Don was the second of three children of...

Jun 28, 2026

Helen Louise Ballard Portman, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Avail Senior Living in Cleveland, Tennessee after a courageous battle with dementia.

Friends called her Helen, while her daughters’ friends knew her as Mrs. Portman or Miss Po-Po. To her siblings, she was Queenie,...

Jun 25, 2026

Alice Jeanette Watkins Cothron, 81 years of age, passed away at home on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (62526) surrounded by her husband and four children.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 23, 1945 (012345) to Christine & Gene Watkins.

She grew up in Nashville, TN and attended Dan Mills Elementary. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1963 and...

Jun 24, 2026

Thomas Rudd Cambron, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 24, 2026, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1939, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Tom and Jewel Cambron.

Tom will be remembered for his quiet faith, steady devotion to family, love of travel, and the many friendships he built throughout his long and full...

Jun 24, 2026

John Benjamin (Ben) Duggan, 86 years of age, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on June 24, 2026. Ben was born in Macon, Georgia on April 6, 1940, to Robert Stone Duggan, Sr. and Bertha Theodora Legters. 

He graduated from Lanier High School. Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in fall...

Jun 24, 2026

Richard "Wally" Wallis, age 85, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Olis and Opal Wallis.

Wally was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished "Baapaw," caring brother, and faithful friend whose kindness and quiet strength touched the lives of many. He proudly served his country...

Jun 22, 2026

Patsy Chesnut Hunter, age 94, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 22, 2026.

Born on April 15, 1932, in Harlan, Kentucky, Patsy was the daughter of the late Lacy Ellis Shirley and Opal Gwendolyn Shirley. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and friends.

Patsy worked for many years as a secretary and switchboard...

Jun 21, 2026

Renee Berntsen, age 56, of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, passed away on June 21, 2026.

Born on July 19, 1969, in Pueblo, Colorado, Renee was the beloved daughter of the late Harlan and Angelina Richardson. Throughout her life, she was devoted to her family and found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved.

Renee dedicated her life to being a homemaker,...

Jun 17, 2026

James Clifton McKee, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on June 17, 2026.

Born on July 15, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, James was the son of Walter Clifton McKee and Ellen Elizabeth McKee. He graduated from Hume Fogg High School in 1967 and spent the majority of his career in aircraft inspection.

Above all else, James was...

Jun 17, 2026

Chong Won Park, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away on June 17, 2026. Born on April 29, 1939, in South Korea, he lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and generosity.

Chong pursued higher education with great determination, earning not just one but two Master’s degrees—one in business administration and another in business education. His commitment to learning...

Jun 15, 2026

Melvin Warren Brewer, Jr. passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Warren was born on April 3, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to Melvin Warren Brewer, Sr., and JoAnn E. (Jayroe) Francis.

Warren was a distinguished professional drummer for many years. He had a great sense of humor, big heart, and a zest for life. He had a tremendous love for his...