Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Jimmy Lawrence Cassetty, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. Jim was born in Haydenburg , TN on September 25, 1939 to Robbie Eurelle (Dixie) and Luster S. Cassetty. His early years were spent in Jackson County, residing in North Springs, TN.

 Jim graduated from Jackson County High School and Tennessee Tech University. Jim married Patricia Parker of...

Jan 2, 2025

Karen Lee Juarez passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on February 12, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, Karen was the daughter of James and Ella Killen, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her brother, William (Billy) Killen, and her beloved daughter, Reina Juarez Smith. 

Karen is survived by her brother, Tommy...

Jan 2, 2025

Gerald R.”Gerry” Bailey of Hendersonville, TN departed this life suddenly on January 2, 2025 after very brief illness. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, where he spent most of his early years in Hamilton and Fairfield, Ohio. He later moved to TN in adulthood and spent the majority of his life in Tennessee. Before retirement he spent his career in...

Jan 2, 2025

Harold DeWayne McLerran, age 53, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1971 in Madison, Tennessee. Harold is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Tommy Jennings; and uncle, Jerry McLerran. 

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, La Dona McLerran; children, Katie Jennings (Zachary) and Hunter McLerran; parents, Aaron and Shirley McLerran; sister,...

Dec 30, 2024

Douglas Craig Osborne, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024. 

Doug was born to the late Donald and Geraldine Osborne on February 22nd, 1952 in Floral Park, NY. He grew up and lived most of his life in Elmont, NY. He worked for many years as a custodian for the Franklin Square Schools, retiring as the head custodian. Doug...

Dec 30, 2024

Curtis Nelson Early, 85, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024.

Born on February 25, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, Nelson was the youngest of five children of William and Winifred Mae (Donegan) Early. He grew up in East Nashville, where he and his brothers walked together to attend Lockeland Baptist Church, a place that became the foundation of...

Dec 29, 2024

James Frederic Hughes, age 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on December 29, 2024. Jim was born on January 11, 1942 to the late Abner and Anne Hughes in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jim graduated from Tulane University with his Masters Degree in Accounting.

Jim enjoyed the beauty of flowers, shrubs, and growing figs. He also enjoyed being in nature and walking. He...

Dec 29, 2024

On December 29, 2024 Robert Lee DeBlasio passed away peacefully at home in Hendersonville Tennessee at the age of 71. He was born March 13, 1953 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Joseph and Shirley DeBlasio who preceded him in death along with two siblings and a stepson Jeremie Sackett.

Robert is survived by wife Betty, daughter Gina Stokes (Stephen ), three stepdaughters...

Dec 27, 2024

Katherine Louise (Huffines) Ashworth

Born October 27, 1935 in Bagdad, Tennessee 

Went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2024

Katie graduated from Jackson County High School and while there she played varsity basketball, was a member of the cheerleading squad and served as the Future Farmers of America Queen. After graduation, she moved to Nashville and lived with her older sister,...

Dec 26, 2024

Ann Curtis Saunders, age 94, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on December 26, 2024. Ann was born to the late Martin and Earline Curtis on August 15, 1930 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. 

Ann is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Joe Saunders.

The family will be having a private service. 

Dec 25, 2024

Charles Edward Manis, Jr was born on July 30, 1942. His parents were Ruby Opal Bell and Charles Edward Manis Sr. As a teenager, Charlie worked with his father as an electrician’s apprentice at Oak Ridge Laboratories. He met his future wife Nancy on a high school drama trip. They would be happily married at the age of 18 until...

Dec 25, 2024

Vikki Elizabeth Peterman, age 59, of White House, Tennessee passed away on December 25, 2024. Vikki was born to the late Robert Barton and Irene McCreary on March 31, 1965, in Fairfax, Virginia. 

She was a graduate of Beech High School however her greatest accomplishment was that she raised two amazing daughters and was a loving wife of 40 years, a...

Dec 24, 2024

Betty Sue Dutton Kent, age 89, of Portland passed away on December 24, 2024. Betty was born to the late Ernest and Julia Dutton on July 4, 1935.

Betty enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was happiest when spending time with her family.

Most of all, Betty loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. She attended Bible Baptist in Hendersonville for over 30...

Dec 20, 2024

Wilma “Dena” Bruce, age 88, of Hendersonville passed away on December 20, 2024. Dena was born to the late Frank and Wilma Campbell in Nashville, Tennessee on August 10, 1936. 

Dena was a member of Luna Lane Church of Christ. 

Dena loved animals, especially her cat, Buddy. She was also an avid sports fan.

Dena is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Bruce;...

Dec 17, 2024

William “Bill” Harold Atkins passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 17th, 2024 at the age of 93. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and friend. Bill relocated to Hendersonville, TN in June 2020 but spent most of his life in West Virginia having maintained the “house on the hill” for 68 years in...

Dec 16, 2024

Jamie Michelle Harper-Haley, age 50, passed away on December 16, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1974 in Madison, Tennessee to Joan Gregory Harper and James M. Harper. Jamie is preceded in death by her father, James M. Harper; and brother, James Kevin Harper.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 16 years, Joshua Haley; loving son, Trevor James...

Dec 13, 2024

Joyce J. Claiborne, age 86, of Gallatin passed away on December 13, 2024. Joyce was born on January 25, 1938 to the late Reed and Mary Gladys Jarvis in Albany, Kentucky. 

Joyce graduated from Clinton County High School.

Joyce has been a member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church since 1967 and enjoyed being a part of Barbara Ward’s Sunday School Class. 

Joyce really...

Dec 10, 2024

Timothy B. “Tim” Embry, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Tim was born on June 13, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky to Brent and Mabry (Morris) Embry.

Tim graduated from Doss High School. After graduating, Tim was a Boilermaker for 36 years. He also was a volunteer firefighter earning a degree in firefighting from LSU. Tim loved spending time...

Dec 8, 2024

Jack Wallace Smith, age 89 of Gallatin, TN passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ethel Smith; siblings, Doyle Smith, Jessie Marquand, Ray Smith, Thomas Smith, Martha Pippins and Dorothy Allison. 

Jack is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith; children, Tim Smith (Kelly) and Joni...