Obituaries
Karen Kay Sisk
Feb 10, 2025
Karen Kay Sisk passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 65. Karen was born on August 23, 1959 to the late Clifton and Ineze Grissom in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was a devoted toddler teacher who truly loved being around children. Her warmth and kindness shone through in her work and throughout her life.
Karen was a wonderful wife to...
Janice Manzo
Feb 9, 2025
Janice Manzo, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Homer, Illinois to Lawrence and Kathryn (Davis) Rowand.
After graduating from high school, she attended Eastern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. Janice met her future husband Joseph “Joe” Manzo...
Jay V. Moore
Feb 8, 2025
JAY VREELAND MOORE February 8, 2025 100 years old
Born March 7, 1924 in Trenton NJ to Edith Hibbs Moore and Marcus John Sedgwick Moore, his birth certificate read “J. Vreeland Moore”. The family always called him Brud. When he started school the teachers addressed him as Vreeland and he didn’t know who they were talking to. He finally became Jay...
Debra Gene Champion
Feb 8, 2025
Debra Gene Champion born October 17, 1958 passed from this life into Glory February 8, 2025.
Debbi is preceded in death by her father, Gene “Pee Wee” Champion; and grandparents, Eva and Everett Young, and Joseph and Mary Champion.
She is survived by her daughters, Jamie (Jason) Hyde and Tiffany Coleman; grandsons, Zachery, Kaiden, and Tyler Coleman; granddaughter, Kaylee Coleman; mother, Loretta...
Mary Elizabeth St. Amour
Feb 7, 2025
Mary Elizabeth St. Amour, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Buel Cox, Sr. and Mary Cox. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her joyful spirit and love for her family.
She graduated from St. Agnes Academy and continued her studies at Volunteer State Community College....
Donald Lee Woodard
Feb 2, 2025
Donald Lee Woodard, age 85, went home to the Lord on February 2, 2025. Donald was born September 21, 1939 to the late EL Woodard and Mary Carver. He graduated from Hendersonville High School. Don worked as a head meat department manager eventually retiring from Kroger after 50 years.
His wife Nancy L Woodard, daughter Rhonda and son-in-law Tim were the...
Edward Willis Janisse
Jan 29, 2025
Edward Willis Janisse affectionately known as Uncle Butch, age 85, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leo M. Janisse and Sara (Sally) Janisse. Edward is also preceded in death by his daughter, Anne Marie Janisse Stiles; and sister, Shella Galvin.
He is survived by his devoted wife of...
Scott Parker
Jan 29, 2025
Michael Scott Parker was born February 19, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Scott graduated from Madison High School. He spent the majority of his career in the automobile business in retail sales, management and brokerage.
In addition to his career, Scott loved riding motorcycles with friends and enjoyed his automobiles, as well as...
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...
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