Obituaries

Jul 23, 2026

Karen Jean Logue, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Karen was born on October 1, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee to Frank and Carey (Gordon) Brisendine.

Karen was a huge sports fan, always cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers but mostly cheering for her grandchildren’s sporting teams. She made a point to attend as many of the sporting events as possible....

Jul 21, 2026

Ronald Eugene Eli, born on June 5, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on July 21, 2026. His life was characterized by deep kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith—a legacy that will be cherished by everyone whose lives he touched.

Ronald grew up in Nashville, TN, attending Dalewood Baptist Church, where he began nurturing the strong Christian faith he would carry throughout...

Jul 21, 2026

Steven Brandon Griffin of Hendersonville TN passed away peacefully at the age of 51 at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center on July 21, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.

Brandon was born on January 16,1975 in Clarksdale MS to Butch and the late Dianne Gresham Griffin. Brandon attended schools in Tunica MS, Columbus GA, and Marshall NC before the family moved to...

Jul 20, 2026

Willie Jean Spurlock, 89, passed away on July 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she spent most of her life in Middle Tennessee, including more than 50 years in Hendersonville.

Willie Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Icy Overby Tomlinson and Bill Tomlinson, and her sister, Cleo Queensen. She is survived by...

Jul 18, 2026

Jose A. “Tony” Figueroa, passed away on July 18, 2026. Tony was born on October 21, 1944, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to the late Ventura and Maria Figueroa.

Tony graduated from Belle Glade High School in Florida and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968,...

Jul 18, 2026

Hunter Matthew Goski, age 32, passed away on July 18, 2026. Hunter was born on December 19, 1993, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Daniel and Kristi Goski.

Hunter attended Gateway Charter High School and graduated in 2012. He went on to earn his associate degree from Edison College in 2014 before attending Fort Myers Technical College, where he became a turbine mechanic...

Jul 16, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary Kay Cloud West, on July 16th, at the age of 69. She entered the gates of heaven surrounded by her children.

Born on December 7th, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mary Kay was the 3rd child to Mary Jane Brewer Cloud Lannum and John Arthur Cloud...

Jul 15, 2026

Martha Ellen Fagan, age 64, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on July 15, 2026. Born on July 24, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, Martha was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Fagan. She was a woman of deep faith who found joy in life's simple pleasures and cherished the time she spent with those she loved.

Martha had a passion...

Jul 11, 2026

Stephen Shelby Singleton, born on March 25, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy woven with music, laughter, and enduring love.

Stephen, known to friends and family as Steve, was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by both creativity and warmth. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Singleton;...

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 7, 2026

James Donald Nichols (Jim) of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 with his family by his side.

Jim was born August 23, 1948 to Eldene and Cliff Nichols in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1966 and the University of Arkansas in 1970 with a degree in Deaf Education. He married his...

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...