Obituaries
Joanne Smith Kelley
Jul 6, 2025
Joanne Smith Kelley, a beloved registered nurse, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 14, 1936, Joanne was a dedicated professional who spent many years caring for others in the nursing field after completing her education at St. Thomas School of Nursing, following her time at Minor Hill High School.
Outside of her nursing...
Billie J. O'Brien
Jul 6, 2025
Billie Jean Hawkins O’Brien was born on December 10, 1936 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Bain and Mary Hawkins. She graduated from Hendersonville High School and went to work for the State of Tennessee. She worked for the State until her retirement in 1999.
While working for the State, she met and married Collins Bruce O’Brien. They lived in the Hendersonville...
Brenda Joyce Sulzer
Jul 5, 2025
Brenda Joyce Sulzer, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025. Brenda was born on August 20, 1944 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Pauline Arnold. She was a proud graduate of Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida.
Brenda had a warm and loving spirit that brought joy to those around her. She cherished the time spent with her family,...
Betty Powell
Jul 4, 2025
Betty Pollard Powell
March 25, 1934 – July 4, 2025
Betty Pollard Powell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at the age of 91.
Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on March 25, 1934, to parents Catherine and Archie Pollard, Betty spent the early part of her life in Gastonia before...
Robert D. Poole
Jul 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Poole, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4th, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born April 12th, 1936, in Cheap Hill, Tennessee to the late Raymond Washington Poole and Lizzie Lorene Bauman.
He attended Isaac Litton High School and Belmont College before joining the Army. While stationed at...
Jean Roberts Geans
Jun 29, 2025
Edna (Jean) Bowles Roberts Geans, age 89, born June 9, 1936 in Gallatin, Tennessee to Malcom Patterson Bowles Sr. and Susie Estelle Kemper Bowles Brown passed away on June 29, 2025 in Hendersonville, Tennessee at her home while in Hospice care with her two children by her side, Mitch and Jeanne. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Malcom...
Marcia Dady
Jun 29, 2025
Our beloved grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Marcia Denise (Wilson) Dady sadly passed on June 29th, 2025. Marcia grew up in Bellmore, NY and Punxsutawney PA before moving with her parents (Cleve A Wilson and Dolores R Wilson) to Nashville in 1968.
She was a registered nurse who had a special gift for serving others. She was well loved and respected...
Judith Evelyn Angell
Jun 28, 2025
Judith Evelyn "Judy" Angell, born May 26, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, following a brief illness.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Edgar "Eddie" Angell; her sons, Rusty (Connie) Angell, Charles Angell, Chris (Robin) Angell, Tony (Margaret) Angell, and Alan (Julie) Angell; her sisters, Patricia Turner and Debbie (Jerry) Calvin; her grandchildren, Tyler (Lacey)...
Daniel Joseph Wessels
Jun 27, 2025
Daniel Joseph Wessels, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. A graveside memorial service will take place at Hendersonville Memory Gardens on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Born in Galesburg, Illinois on May 13, 1960, Daniel spent most of his childhood growing up in the West Burlington and...
Hannah Ruth Frey Craig
Jun 26, 2025
Mrs. Hannah Ruth Frey Craig, 84, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Robertson County, TN, to Paul Raymond Frey and Clemmie Ora Smith Frey, the 5th of 9 children.
Hannah lived her life in the service of others. She was...
Anita Elizabeth Lewis
Jun 16, 2025
Anita Elizabeth Lewis passed away on June 16, 2025. Anita was born on May 29, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York to Wilson and Viola (Kocher) Smith.
In her early career she was Secretary for St Regis paper Company. Where she met her husband Herbert Lewis and they married October 9, 1955. They moved to Bethpage NY, where their daughter Deborah was...
Dianne Carey
Jun 15, 2025
Dianne Carey, born on February 21, 1945, passed away on June 15, 2025. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Dianne was happily married to her husband for 61 wonderful years, and together they raised two daughters. She embraced her role as a mother to her daughters and her sons-in-law and as a beloved nana to her five...
Theodore Van Weber
Jun 15, 2025
Theodore Van Weber, born October 28, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, entered the Church Triumphant on June 15, 2025. Ted was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a brilliant metallurgical engineer who enjoyed hard work, tough challenges and laughing with family and friends. Ted is survived by his wife Joyce; children Monica; Ted Jr., (Karen); and Sarah...
Joyce Arlene Coe
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Arlene Coe, born on December 16, 1938, entered into rest on June 12, 2025. She was a person of many interests and passions, with a special fondness for mysteries, being a prolific reader throughout her life. Joyce also found great comfort in her faith, enjoying reading her Bible and engaging in discussions about God.
As a proud member of the...
Marjean W Rich
Jun 12, 2025
Marjean W. Rich, affectionately known as Jean, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 12, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 16, 1929, in Baxley, Georgia, she graduated from Appling County High School before embarking on a fulfilling career as a hairdresser, where her kind and compassionate spirit touched the lives of many.
In 1978, Marjean and...
Alan Keith Crear
Jun 11, 2025
Alan Keith Crear, 77, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at home with his wife by his side. A devoted Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all, Alan lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep humility, and unshakable faith and generosity.
Born in Quincy, Illinois, Alan was the son of the late Gene...
Nancy Greggain Singelyn
Jun 11, 2025
Nancy was born February 11,1944 in Chicago Illinois, to Daniel and Helen (Kusen) Greggain. The family moved to Wilmington, IL when Nancy was a young child. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1966, then moved to Germany where she worked for the US Army. There she met Paul Singelyn, and they were married September 30, 1967, in Hanau,...
Jerry Gill Jackson
Jun 11, 2025
Jerry G. Jackson Sr., lovingly known as "Pops," passed away peacefully at his home in Castalian Springs, TN, on June 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on February 22, 1947, Jerry lived a life marked by service, devotion, and an abiding love for the people around him.
A proud United States Marine, Jerry served his country from 1964 to...
Mary Alice Bretz
Jun 8, 2025
Mary Alice Bretz, age 42, of Hendersonville passed away on June 8, 2025. Mary Alice was born on July 13, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and boundless generosity. A loving mother, Mary Alice was known for her ability to fill any room with her enchanting spirit and infectious energy.
Her laughter, often accompanied by...
Charlie Dean Bednarz
Jun 7, 2025
Charles Dean “Charlie” Bednarz passed away on June 7, 2025. Charlie was born on June 4, 2025, to Sean and Felisha Bednarz in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Charlie is preceded in death by his grandmother Kimberly Bednarz. He is survived by his loving parents Sean and Felisha Bednarz; his sisters Lilly Bednarz and Hailey Bednarz; grandparents Joe Bednarz, Jr., Terri (Paul) Johnson, and...
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