Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Christopher J. “Chris” Vanderheyden, age 45, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.  Chris was born on June 18, 1977, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Carl and Martha (Culver) Vanderheyden, and grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Chris was a loving and lovable person who enjoyed video games, all things Star Wars, and was an insatiable and trash-talking fan...

Jan 18, 2023

Helen O’Neal Reese, age 82, passed away on January 18, 2023.  Helen was born on July 24, 1940 in Adolphus, Kentucky to the late Marvin and Idress O’neal.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Reese and 12 siblings.

Helen is survived by children, James “Jimmy” Reese (Bernice), David Reese (Marilyn), and Allyson...

Jan 15, 2023

Rowan Avery Ward, age 16 months, passed away January 15, 2023.  Rowan was born on August 30, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee to loving parents, Rachel and Trey Ward.  He is also survived by grandparents, Joe Houston Ward and Gina Grisham Ward; aunts, Kori Danelle Barber (James) and Allison Ward Hodges (Blake); uncles, Brian Christopher Ellis and Blaine Corbin Ward;...

Jan 9, 2023

Lyle Thompson Teague, 87, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Hendersonville, TN.  Lyle was born to O.D. Teague and Marie (Payne) Teague on September 18, 1935, in Selmer, Tennessee.

During elementary school, Lyle moved with his family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where his father worked for the Manhattan Project.  Lyle graduated from Oak Ridge High...

Jan 9, 2023

Osia Laverne (Harris) Read, 91, passed away peacefully at Blessed Home Care in Hendersonville, TN on Monday, January 9, 2023.  Osia was preceded in death by husband Melvin J. Read.  They were both born in Ashland City, TN and were married for 41 years.  They moved to Madison in 1955. Osia is survived by daughters Pat (Jim - deceased)...

Jan 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Joseph "JJ" Sorge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 6, 2023

Kurby Edwin Owens, age 79 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 in Murfreesboro, TN. Kurby was born in Akin, IL and was the son of the late Leamon Samford and Marlyn June Sniderwin Owens.

Kurby is survived by his wife of 58 years Karen Miriani Owens, daughter Karla Marenka of Hendersonville, sister Glenda...

Jan 5, 2023

Donald Norman Gross, age 87, passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Donald was born on November 25, 1935 in White Plains, New York to the late Martin and Mary Gross.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Gross; brothers, Buddy Matthews, Bill Matthews, and Fred Gross; and sisters, Doris Maier and Margie Moore....

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Reed Fisher, formerly of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully at Hartsville Health & Rehab on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Mrs. Fisher is preceded in death by her parents Willie D. & Georgia Preston Reed, husband and lifelong companion, Joe Fisher who passed away on March 24, 1998. Siblings Nannie Ligon Reed, Willie Dee Wright and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Kathleen Willey, age 81, passed away on January 3, 2023.  She was born on February 16, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Melba Mann.  Kathleen is also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin “Buck” Willey and brother, Kenneth Mann.

Kathleen is survived by sons, Rick Willey (Karen), Randy Willey (Liane), and Rob Willey (Becky); grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2023

Stephen Allen Baldyga, age 67, passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born on December 10, 1955 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Alfred Baldyga and Helen Barber Ruth.  Steve is survived by his wife, Brenda Baldyga; daughters, Kimberly Piotto of Hendersonville, Tiffani O’Shea of Murfreesboro, and Jessica Samuelson of Florida; sons, Stephen Baldyga and Joe Baldyga both...

Jan 1, 2023

Lorna Diane Wycoff Chronis age 91 passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023, after living a long and full life.  Lorna was born in LA County CA. on July 30, 1931. Her humble beginnings were at a time when many were impoverished and struggling.  Lorna and her siblings formed a bond that provided her lifelong strength and courage that led...

Jan 1, 2023

Joey Maurer, age 69, of Hendersonville, TN. passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Joey was born on September 26, 1953 in Nashville, TN.

Joey is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan O’Neal Maurer; sons Daniel Maurer (Mindy), Mason Maurer (Jody); daughter Pamela Priddy (Bruce); brothers Nick Maurer, Pete Maurer (Shirley); grandsons Devin Priddy, Sullivan...

Dec 31, 2022

Margaret “Margie” DeGrella Hansel McCorkle, age 69, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Margie retired from Metro Davidson County Health Department after many years of service as a programmer.  She continued with a second career at PetSmart.  She had a love of animals and adopted many of the animals that needed a...

Dec 30, 2022

Collins Bruce O’Brien was born on October 12, 1932 in Lexington, Tennessee to Shelly and Bertha O’Brien. He was the oldest of 6 children. He attended business school after high school and came to Nashville to work for the State of Tennessee. He worked for the State for his entire career before retiring and then beginning a second career...

Dec 29, 2022

Doryce (Dee) Farrar

April 1, 1938 – December 29, 2022

Dee Farrar was born in Seymour, Indiana on April 1st, 1938. Yes, being born on April Fool’s Day, was the source of a bit of fun and there may have been a few Styrofoam birthday “cakes” presented to her from co-workers over the years.

Dec 26, 2022

Helen J. (Drecksage) Yanusz, 75, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.  Helen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 16, 1947, to William and Helen (Hilt) Drecksage.

Helen loved cooking, crafting, and Swedish weaving, most importantly, Helen loved spending time with her family.  Helen’s life changed when her grandchildren were born, she could always...

Dec 24, 2022

Karl F. Schwabe age 95 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on 12/24/2022. Born March 11, 1927 in Hannibal, Missouri. The son of Karl F. (Sr.) and Louise (Willett) Schwabe who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Carol (Cochran) Schwabe and two sons. Kirk (Janet) and Kip Schwabe of Hendersonville, TN. Two grandaughters, Amanda (Jose')...

Dec 24, 2022

William T Wilson (Tom) was born August 6th, 1941 in Green Bay, Wisconsin died December 24, 2022 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Evelyn (Dolly) Wilson. He is survived by his brother, Richard Allen Wilson (Dick) and sister-in-law Jean Wilson; niece, Kimberley J Wilson; and great-nephew, Brennan A Wilson, all from Hendersonville, Tennessee; many...

Dec 22, 2022

Richard Dwight Bryan, age 82, passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022, in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was born on August 29, 1940 to the late Dwight and Mildred Bryan. He is survived by his wife Carol Ann Bryan of 61 years.

Richard is survived by his son, Brian Bryan (Dawn); his daughter, Jill Srofe (Doug); and his...