Obituaries
Paul Henry Eichman
Feb 8, 2024
PAUL EICHMAN
After many years, Paul Henry Eichman departed this life on February 8, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1931, in Saratoga Springs, New York, to Henry P. and Dorothea Lewis Eichman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Quilty Eichman.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Grimmer Mace Eichman,...
Sally A. Kaler
Feb 6, 2024
Sally Anne Kaler, 85 of Cottontown, TN, the wife of Edwin (Eddie) Kaler, passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 due to a blocked heart artery.
Born on October 13, 1938 in Ironwood, Michigan, Sally was the beloved daughter of Lester and Helen Johnson, and sister to Don Johnson. She focused on her studies, maintaining all “A’s”,...
Warren "Buddy" L. Coulter, Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
Warren L. “Buddy” Coulter, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Buddy was born on August 11, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee to Warren L. and Rosiebelle (Krebs) Coulter.
Buddy loved all sports, particularly baseball and basketball. Buddy was a two sport athlete at Maplewood High school, where he graduated in 1970. Upon graduation, Buddy attended Gulf Coast Community College in...
John "J.W." Berry
Feb 1, 2024
John William Berry, age 94, went home on February 1, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. Mr. Berry was affectionately known as “JW” or “Bill”. He was born in Nashville and moved to Hendersonville in 1970, where he lived until the time of his passing.
JW was known for his work ethic over the years as he started “JW...
Alf Harald Rokstad
Jan 31, 2024
Alf Harald Rokstad, age 68, passed away in Nashville, TN on January 31, 2024. Alf was born on March 29, 1955 in Tromso, Norway to Kare and Agnes Rokstad, and was raised with his beloved younger sister, Bente. As a child, Alf was fascinated with airplanes and aviation. He loved playing soccer, and later became an avid skier and skydiver. When he was a very small child, he held his mothers hand and pointed to an airplane in...
Jason Bryan Lewis
Jan 31, 2024
Jason Bryan Lewis, age 50, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1973 in Nashville, Tennessee to Charles and Regeina McCoin Lewis. Jason is preceded in death by his mother, Regeina McCoin Lewis; grandparents, Marion Sidney Knight McCoin, J.T. McCoin, Lois Carter Lewis, and Lawrence A. Lewis; and uncle, Hal Loss. He is survived...
Eva Frances Kestner
Jan 30, 2024
Eva Frances Knobel Kestner of Hendersonville passed away on January 30, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born on December 1, 1934 to Rhoda and William Knobel in Nashville. She enjoyed going to church, Vanderbilt athletics, spending time with her family and reading daily scriptures. She was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army Church. She graduated from...
David Phillip Orsland
Jan 27, 2024
David (Dave) Phillip Orsland, age 86, of Hendersonville passed away on January 27, 2024 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Dave was born on September 29, 1937, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa to the late Ditlef and Beatta Orsland. His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher.
Dave graduated from Sioux Rapids High School where he played basketball. He attended...
Donna M. Bond
Jan 25, 2024
Donna Marie Harms Bond, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, after a courageous victory over Alzheimers. Donna peacefully passed at her son’s home in Adolphus, Kentucky. Donna was born on July 11, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Hershel and Bernice Harms.
Donna was a member of the Lady Eagles and was a flight attendant for Alleghany Airlines.
Donna is...
Nancy McClendon
Jan 25, 2024
In Loving Memory
Nancy McClendon
July 16, 1941 — January 25, 2024
Nancy McClendon (Gran), age 82 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Bowman (Brian), son Troy McClendon (Stephanie), Lisa McClendon, grandchildren Bryce Bowman (Tana), Brooke Bowman (Chase Waller), Cory Phillips (Harrison), Luke McClendon, Sam McClendon, Dalton McClendon (Karlee Thompson), Dakota McClendon,...
Norma Gail Valentin
Jan 25, 2024
Norma Gail Valentin, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Hendersonville Hospital after an extended illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Casey B. and Ruth (Amons) Shrum.
She is survived by her loving son, Rico and grand dog, Regalito, bonus son Erik Valentin, sister Judy Leonard and brother Jerry Shrum, and nephew Jeff Leonard.
She was born...
Roy King, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Roy “R.T.” King, Jr., age 83, of Hermitage passed away on January 23, 2024. R.T. was born on February 9, 1940 in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late Roy King, Sr. and Martha Willis King.
R.T. was a very faithful family man and would do anything for his family. He loved people and was very selfless in his nature. He was a...
Barbara Ann Ryan
Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Ann Ryan, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents William E. Ryan and Frances L. Ryan. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, grew up in East Nashville, and attend Isaac Litton High School.
Barbara is survived by her brother, Dr. Michael N. Ryan (Linda), and sister, Nancy Ryan Boehmer (David). In addition,...
William "Andy" Andrew Hayes
Jan 22, 2024
William Andrew “Andy” Hayes passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024. Mr. Hayes was a member of First Baptist Church Hendersonville where he taught Preschool Sunday School for 25 years. He was employed with FM Global as a Senior Loss Prevention Specialist for 33 years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, playing pickleball, traveling, and going on strolls,...
Hilda Mitchell
Jan 22, 2024
Mrs. Hilda Yvonne Mitchell age 89, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Monday January 22, 2024.
Mrs. Mitchell was born in Oaktown, TN on December 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Landis Johnson and Jewell Johnson. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, and volunteering at schools. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the...
Mike Hines
Jan 22, 2024
Mike Hines, age 69, of Hendersonville passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1954 to the late Charles and Ruth Hines in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Mike was a man of many passions. One of these passions was his love for cars. He enjoyed attending car shows and sharing his enthusiasm with fellow automobile enthusiasts. As a...
Preston Ramsey
Jan 18, 2024
Preston Levi Ramsey passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Preston was born on November 13, 2021 to parents, Kayla Hargis and Elijah Ramsey. Preston was super loving, always giving hugs and kisses; when you told him you loved him he shouted out "too" and smiled big. Preston was all boy. He loved HotWheels, trucks, dinosaurs, and balls. He always...
Jean Ann Cooper Arthur
Jan 17, 2024
On January 17, 2024 at 5pm surrounded by her family, Jean Ann Cooper Arthur left this earthly life and entered heaven at age 92 after suffering complications from COVID-19.Jean was a beloved and devoted military wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Major Harry Levi Arthur, USAF (Ret.) to whom she was happily married for...
Charles "Buddy" Nabors
Jan 17, 2024
Charles B. Nabors passed away on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, at the age of 85 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is preceded in death by his parents Roselle Turner and Charles R. Nabors and his brother Don Nabors. He is survived by his wife, Ann Nabors, his children, Greg Nabors, and Lara Graff (Chris), his grandchildren, Travis...
Shirley Fleming
Jan 14, 2024
Shirley A. Fleming, age 85, passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024. Shirley was born on December 25, 1938, in Franklin, Kentucky to Arnet and Mildred (Eubanks) Hooper.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley worked in real estate for many years and forged a successful business in Asheboro, North Carolina, helping people obtain the dream of home...
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