Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Gayle (Botts) Hamilton, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Betty was born on November 3, 1943, to Franklin Botts and Frances Elizabeth (Crossland) Botts in Nashville, Tennessee.

Betty was a Litton High School Class of 1960 graduate.  After graduating from high school, she began her successful banking career with Fidelity Federal retiring after...

Apr 6, 2023

Gloria Jean Dickens, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Gloria was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert Oliphant and Margaret Elizabeth Wade on September 20, 1940.

Gloria enjoyed crafting which included quilting, sewing, and scrapbooking.  Another joy she had was chatting with her friends in the “Golden Girls” and “Go Girls” groups.  Gloria graduated...

Apr 5, 2023

Richard E. Elliott, of Hendersonville, TN died on April 5th at the age of 91.  He grew up in the Inglewood community of Nashville where where he attended Dalewood Methodist Church.  He went to Isaac Litton High School and graduated in 1951 as an All City basketball player.  Dickie attended Tennessee Tech on a basketball scholarship and later transferred...

Apr 4, 2023

Ronald Lewis “Ron” Head, age 80, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  Ron was born on July 20, 1942, to John Lyman Head and Verna Sanders Covington Head in Springfield, Tennessee.  Ron attended Issac Litton High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball.  He graduated with a degree in...

Apr 2, 2023

Marvis Jean Thompson Husky, age 79 of Hendersonville passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Hendersonville TN.

Marvis was born in Barrett, MN on Oct 7 1943.  She was the daughter of Orlin and Jeannette Leraas Thompson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 40 years, Ferlin Husky.

She is...

Mar 30, 2023

Jessie Carole Smith Barton, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee, died peacefully on March 30, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.  The Glasgow, Kentucky, native was the daughter of the late Elaine and Harold Farris.

Jessie radiated love to all she met and came to know.  Her greatest joys in life came from her children and their...

Mar 29, 2023

Harry Rychen Fuqua, age 82, of Hendersonville, TN died March 29, 2023.

He was born in Donelson, TN to John Harry Fuqua and Emma Rychen Fuqua.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Bettie Ann Dodson.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn Eller Fuqua, of 60 years; his son John Edward Fuqua (Tracy),...

Mar 27, 2023

Paul Edward Plattenburg, Jr., age 78, passed away on March 27, 2023.  He was born on February 27, 1945 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late Paul Edward Plattenburg, Sr. and Mary Etta Plattenburg.  Paul is survived by his daughters, Angela Helton (Scott), Andrea Butler (Sean), and Paula Johnson (JJ); grandchildren, Anthony, Austin, Brooke, Tesila, Landen, Connor, Carson, Chandler, and...

Mar 26, 2023

Shawn Robert Baker

October 4, 1971 – March 26, 2023

Shawn peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven with his family by his side.  He was a quiet and unassuming man who made an incredible impact on those he met.  His last 8 months were in the Vanderbilt CVICU after receiving heart and liver transplants.  He...

Mar 25, 2023

Linda L. Williams, 79, of Hendersonville, TN died Saturday, March 25, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Burgess and Lucille Childress.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hauter, son-in-law, Dan of Carlinville, Illinois and sister, Diane Halperin of Mt. Dora, Florida.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2pm-4pm at...

Mar 24, 2023

Donald Ray Bale age 86 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in Alive Hospice at the Hearth in Hendersonville, Tennessee on March 24, 2023.  He was born on September 2, 1936.  The son of the late Jessie F. Bale and Lillie Grady Earps Bale, he was also preceded in death by his two brothers:  Frank G. Bale and James...

Mar 22, 2023

Clarence Edward Hackney 83, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023, with his family by his side.  Clarence was born on July 29, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee to Clayton H. and Lizzie “Lee” (Harper) Hackney.

Clarence worked for Bill Crooks Food Town for 40 plus years retiring as Senior Vice President.  Upon his retirement, he was the...

Mar 20, 2023

Barbara Ann (Coyle) Calverley, 92, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 with her family by her side.  Barbara was born on March 6, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Joseph and Mary Catherine (Crosby) Coyle.

Barbara was very proud to have served as a nurse for 45 years; her prestigious career included time in the ER,...

Mar 18, 2023

Robert “David” Baker, age 64, of Hendersonville, Tennessee peacefully, ascended into heaven on Saturday March 18, 2023.

David was born to the late (Ret. Navy) Chief Master Sergeant William Jennings Baker and Barbara Celestine Marion Baker on April 18, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois at Great Lakes Naval Station.

He graduated with the class of 1976...

Mar 14, 2023

David Hugh Bass, 81, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on March 14, 2023 with his loving family at his bedside.

David was born to the late Hugh and Winnie Bass on July 10, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee. David graduated from East High School in Nashville with the class of 1959.

David loved art and was...

Mar 12, 2023

Cheryl Lynn (Wood) Neglia, age 66, passed away on March 12, 2023 in Gallatin, Tennessee.  She was born on January 20, 1957 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to Betty Wood English and the late Aubrey B. Wood.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Charles S. Neglia; mother, Betty Wood English; daughter, Ashley Brown (Ryan); grandson, Hunter Brown; granddaughters, Alexandria...

Mar 8, 2023

David Camp, 81, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on March 8, 2023, with Alzheimer’s.  He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Lynn Camp, parents William Camp and Catherine Stockwell Camp, daughter Wanda Spain and sister Mary Camp Juba.  He is survived by his daughters Sarah (Jeff) Perkins of Casco, Maine, Debbie (Cory) Upchurch of Cottontown, TN, and...

Mar 7, 2023

Paul G. “Jerry” LeBlanc, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.  Jerry was born on May 27, 1943, to Leopold and Roselda (Harnois) LeBlanc in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Jerry was larger than life. He was very proud of his service in the 1st Calvary Division of the United States Army. He loved talking about...

Mar 7, 2023

Donna Jean Hall, 62, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Donna was born on September 8, 1960, to Donald and Linda Faye Riddle in Columbia, Tennessee.

Donna was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved anything in the sun, whether it be floating in a pool, digging in the garden, sunning on a...

Mar 7, 2023

Daniel Carl Tidcomb, 49, passed away suddenly, March 7, 2023, at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Dan was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, on November 26, 1973, the son of the Dean A. and the Reverend Andrea Titcomb of Riva, Maryland. He graduated from South River High School, Edgewater, MD, Class of 1992. Following his graduation from...