Obituaries
Larry Davies
Jan 29, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Asbury Davies, born on March 12, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Larry was a devoted husband to his wife of 48 years, Donna, and a loving father to his daughter, Cassie, and son-in-law, Matthew Morren. He was a proud grandfather to his two grandsons, Hale and Hayes,...
Juanita Genelle Jordan
Jan 28, 2025
Juanita Genelle Jordan, affectionately known as Nita, passed away on January 28, 2025. Nita was born on May 12, 1938 in Hendersonville, Tennessee to the late Hurley and Willie Gourley. A longtime resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Nita enriched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family.
Nita's educational journey began at Hendersonville High School, followed by...
Betty Clark
Jan 26, 2025
Betty Jo Clark, age 88, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Dewey and Lovella Harrison. She lived a life full of joy, characterized by her ability to find fun in any situation and her love for social gatherings where she thrived at the center...
David A. Bodkin
Jan 25, 2025
David Arthur Bodkin was born January 6, 1939, in Gary, Indiana. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. He was a college professor at numerous locations including Austin Peay, University of Tennessee Nashville and Volunteer State Community College. He spent the majority of his career at Cumberland University in Lebanon,...
Betty Murray
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Boyd Murray (Mimi), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 24th, 2025. She was 94 years young.
Born September 2nd, 1930, Betty spent her early life in Roanoke, Virginia. She earned a degree in Education from James Madison College, after which she married Lawrence Patterson Murray Jr.—a union that would last until his passing 58 years later.
In...
Barbara Kirkendall
Jan 24, 2025
Barbara Carol Kirkendall, age 89, of Hendersonville passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1936 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Clifford Palmer and Maxine Hayslett. She lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.
For over 30 years, Barbara worked as...
M. Bryant Tatum
Jan 23, 2025
Murray Bryant Tatum was born on December 26, 1933, to Murray Alexander Tatum and Bradie Knight Tatum of Nashville, Tennessee. Bryant passed on the morning of January 23, 2025, at his long-time home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Bryant found incredible joy singing with the Golden Aires Quartet. Bryant’s second joy was playing baseball and softball until the age of 82.
Whenever Bryant’s name...
Marjorie Callis
Jan 23, 2025
Marjorie Vaughn Callis, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, after a surprisingly brief illness. She is survived by her husband Jack; son Jay (Charlotte) and grandchildren Reilly, Boone, & Brendan; son Bryan (Susan), grandchildren Casey (Steven) Semeniuk & Will, & great-grandchildren Chloe, Claire, & Grey; son Gregg (Chrissy) & granddaughter Caitlin; sisters E.J. (Curtis) Ballenger, Sue (James)...
Jesse Tharp III
Jan 20, 2025
Jesse Joyner Tharp III, age 86, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, Jesse was a proud graduate of Forrest City High School before attending Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He spent many years of his life in service to his family, community, and faith. He was a member of Beech Cumberland...
Marjorie Deason
Jan 15, 2025
“Marj” Marjorie Ann Deason, aged 66, passed away peacefully on January 15th, at home surrounded by family. She was born on August 14, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert Owen Avant and Jeannine Marie Avant. She was a proud resident of Hendersonville and was a 1976 graduate of Hendersonville High School. She married Steven Michael Deason on May 21,...
Jack Lester Madden, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Jack Lester Madden, Jr., age 88, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on January 14, 2025. Jack was born on July 24,1936 to the late Jack Lester Madden, Sr. and Lucille Lowenhaupt Madden.
He was educated at Christian Brothers High School and went on to attend Memphis State University. Jack’s commitment to service extended beyond education; he was an active member of...
Woody Pridgen
Jan 13, 2025
Woodrow Winfield Pridgen, the original Woody, Mr. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.
Woody was born on September 18, 1962, in Columbia, South Carolina to Myrma Ketchum Pridgen and Guy W. Pridgen, Sr. The family soon moved to Wilmington, N.C. just down the street from his grandparents Mattie Mae and Alton Woodrow Ketchum where...
Vicki J. Harmon
Jan 11, 2025
Vicki Joe Harmon, 67, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Vicki was born on July 12, 1957, in Madison, Tennessee to Claudie C. Wheeler, Sr. and Virginia (Crawford) Wheeler.
Vicki was a Chrisitan woman who loved vegetable gardening, tending to her flowers, sewing, crocheting, bird watching, any place on the water and sunrises. She enjoyed spending memorable moments...
Lori Michelle Witham
Jan 10, 2025
Lori Michelle Witham, born on July 1, 1968 in Madison, Tennessee passed away on January 10, 2025 in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Lori was a Sumner County native and spent most of her life here in Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carole Lee Witham and Roy Fred Witham. As well as her uncles, Stephen “Stevie” Lee and Michael...
Randall Riggs
Jan 10, 2025
Randall Riggs, born on November 15, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 10, 2025, after bravely battling Parkinson's disease. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished his family deeply.
Randall dedicated over 30 years of his life to driving for UPS, a career marked by hard work and reliability. His commitment extended beyond his profession; he...
Katie Davidson Wheeler
Jan 8, 2025
Katie Wheeler, age 81, passed away on January 8, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Wheeler-Sarna and husband, Michael Sarna; and ex-husband, Al Wheeler.
Katie was a dedicated employee, eventually retiring from Dupont. She was a loving mother, giving provider, and always took care of everyone. Katie especially loved her animals, and always looked forward to the Spring for...
Roberta Julian
Jan 8, 2025
Roberta Carter Julian, 62, of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born to the late Robert and Clydene Carter, Roberta was a lifelong resident of Hendersonville whose life was defined by her deep commitment to her family.
As a longtime realtor of over 30 years at One Stop Realty and owner of Hendersonville Tire Center,...
Ruth Scott
Jan 6, 2025
Ruth Scott passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Ruth was born on May 2, 1938, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Granvill and Etta Simmons, being the youngest of 14 siblings. Ruth's life was marked by her deep faith as a devout 7th Day Adventist and her commitment to her family and friends.
Ruth attended...
Edward Ray "Eddie" Russell
Jan 6, 2025
Edward Ray Russell (Eddie Ray) was born March 15, 1941, in Slick Ford, Kentucky to parents Baird Lee and Monty Nettie Kerns. Baird was a traveling preacher and times being what they were in ’41 and ’42 they were unable to take care of small children and Eddie was put into an orphanage. After several years he was legally adopted...
Eddie Ray Seals
Jan 6, 2025
Eddie Ray Seals, born on February 5, 1934, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Eddie was born in Gorman Texas, the son of Eugene Wayland and Clodell Lucille Seals (nee Ellison), who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his two brothers, Jimmy Eugene Seals and Danny Wayland Seals. After...
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