Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Nelda Leola (Kelley) Daugherty, age 89 of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  Nelda was born on September 22, 1933, in Dayton, Tennessee to Charles and Leola Kelley.

Nelda held a Master’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.  She taught Vocational Office Education at Hendersonville High School.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 21, 2023

Eddie G. Long (Geno), 66, of Hendersonville, TN, sadly left this world on February 21, 2023, after a tragic car accident.

Geno was born on September 28, 1956, to Joyce Murray and Eddie Long in Indianapolis, Indiana. Geno was very close to his siblings growing up and loved playing baseball. During high school, Geno enlisted to serve...

Feb 21, 2023

Theodore E. “Ted” Wynne, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with his family by his side.  Ted was born on May 31, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert and Calista (Cowley) Wynne.

Ted graduated from Litton High School in 1954.  Upon graduating, he entered Vanderbilt University graduating in 1958 with his degree in Mechanical...

Feb 18, 2023

Linda Evelyn Dalton, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1943, in Model, Tennessee to the late Gordon and Jewell Greenup.

Linda is also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Boren; her brother, Chuck Greenup; her grandson, Timothy Michael Schlechty; and her great granddaughter, Arya Marie Schlechty. Linda is...

Feb 13, 2023

Lawanda “Wanda” Kemp (Gammon), age 65, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2023, after succumbing to complications arising from advanced Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 12, 1957.  Wanda moved to Hendersonville in her youth, graduated from Hendersonville High School, married, and lived the remainder of her life here. She was a model...

Feb 12, 2023

Louise M. Stephens, age 80, passed away on February 12, 2023.  She was born on July 27, 1942 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi to the late Zena and James Moore.  Louise is also preceded in death by her husband, Terry G. Stephens.

Louise is survived by her children, Greg T. Stephens (Bobbi) and Kim Stephens; grandchildren, Dylan Stephens...

Feb 9, 2023

Janice Marie Duke, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Janice was born on August 3, 1942, to Euel and Novoline (Wilkins) Dye in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Janice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister.  She was a strong Christian woman, teaching Sunday School for many years and was part of a strong...

Feb 3, 2023

Carey “Buddy” Adkins, age 86, passed away on February 3, 2023.  Buddy was born on March 8, 1936 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Fred and Ruby Adkins.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lee Adkins; sisters, Freddie Mae White and Ivy E. Bertrand; and niece, Tammy Michelle Watkins.  Buddy is survived by his sister,...

Feb 3, 2023

Marilyn “Mandi” Feldman, age 78, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born on July 16, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Theodore and Betty Klein.  Mandi is also preceded in death by her brother, Sheldon Klein.  She is survived by children, Robert Bloom (Sharon), Wendi Wright (Kenny), and Karen Piazza (John); grandchildren, Megan (James),...

Feb 2, 2023

Donald A. Dallenbach, age 88 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Don was born on June 23, 1934 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the son of the late Walter and Myrtle Elizabeth Lynch Dallenbach.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife Laurie Dallenbach; daughter Tracey Dallenbach; brothers Walter Dallenbach, Michael...

Feb 2, 2023

Susan Stiddum passed away in Nashville on February 2, 2023 at the age of 70. The daughter of the late James Alton Stiddum and Betty Lee Pendleton Stiddum, with family roots in Tennessee’s Jackson and Warren Counties, she grew up in East Nashville and attended Madison High School before obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Tennessee.

Susan was a longtime employee of the Metro Nashville Police Department, serving as secretary...

Feb 1, 2023

Norma Lou Jenkins, age 68, passed away on February 1, 2023.  She was born on October 12, 1954 in Flint, Michigan.  Norma is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alexis N. Saathoff.  She is survived by her beloved sons, Jason Saathoff (Michelle), Gerry Jenkins (Morgan), and Cody Soriviccio (Becky); and beloved grandchildren, Vance Jenkins, Sierra Jenkins, and Xavier Soriviccio....

Jan 30, 2023

Chris Albert, age 57, passed away on January 30, 2023.  He was born on May 3, 1965, in Bedford County, Tennessee.  Chris is preceded in death by his father, David Albert.  He is survived by his wife, Lucretia Albert; sons, Andrew Albert, Charles Albert, and Jason Burns (Danielle); grandchild, Gary Burns; mother, Bobbi Albert; brother, Todd Albert; and numerous...

Jan 26, 2023

Billie Jean Bates, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Billie was born on September 3, 1930, to Robert A. and Myrtle (Grisham) Green in Nashville, Tennessee.

Billie Jean worked as an accounting clerk with the Metro Water Department.  She attended Metro Baptist Church in Goodlettsville.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 25, 2023

John R. Yanusz, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home.  John was born on November 24, 1942, to John Yanusz and Elizabeth Mason Garnecki in Somerville, New Jersey.

John proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy being stationed his entire career in Japan.  After leaving the Navy, John met the...

Jan 24, 2023

Melba (Pillow) Abney, 94, of Hendersonville, TN, died at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.  She was born October 20, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas.

Melba graduated from Paragould High School and attended nursing school in Memphis, TN where she received her RN Diploma.  She also attended Harding...

Jan 23, 2023

Frank Tabor Hutchins was born November 2, 1928, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the third of nine children to Spurgeon and Healy Hutchins.  He graduated from Hugh Morson High School in 1946 and North Carolina State College in 1951 with a degree in Ceramic Engineering.  As an Air Force ROTC student, he attended radar school following graduation at Keesler Air...

Jan 23, 2023

David Ellsworth Hughes, 90, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2023, with family at his bedside.

Dave was born June 8, 1932, in Nashville, TN, to Fleming Hughes and Emma Hughes Mott.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Glenda “Susie” Hughes of Hendersonville, TN; sons David (Deannie) Hughes of Bethpage, TN;...

Jan 21, 2023

Kimberly  Dawn Bednarz, age 49 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Kimberly was born on August 28, 1973 in Nashville, TN.

Kim is survived by her husband Joe Bednarz, Jr.; son Sean Bednarz (Felisha); mother Zula Gray; granddaughters Lilly Bednarz and Hailey Bednarz; father-in-law and mother-in-law Joe Bednarz, Sr. and Barbara Bednarz; sister-in-law...

Jan 21, 2023

Linda Kay Bates, age 78, passed away on January 21, 2023.  She was born on January 1, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana.  Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Edward Bates and daughter, Tamra Lynn Bates.

Linda is survived by her children, Candy Shaffer (Joe), Chris Bates, Cari Pedigo, Teri Halpin, and Cindy Wilson; grandchildren, Mindy...