Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

Marsha Jane Mick, age 65, of Hendersonville passed away on Thursday, July 22,2021 in Nashville, TN.

Marsha is survived by her husband Fredrick Mick; daughter Anne Osborn; brother James Michael Wynn. She was preceded in death by her parents James Robert and Bethelene Mitchell Wynn and husband Harold Fogle

A visitation to celebrate...

Jul 20, 2021

Aimee Lynn Dotson (35) of White House, TN passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 after a long fight with systemic Lupus.  Aimee was born June 16, 1986 and the wife of Cornell Dotson. She had a love for being a caregiver.  She was a nurse and the administrator of Angel Maggie's Memorial Sanctuary, Inc., a bunny rescue and...

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Jewell Lee Denson Weems age 79, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Mrs. Weems was born in Red Boiling Springs, TN, on August 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank Hargis Denson and Rachel May Williams Denson. She worked many years at K-Mart Automotive and was a homemaker. Mrs. Weems was...

Jul 16, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Mary Brann Cavin, 72, of Gallatin, TN who passed away July 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor.

Mary was born on August 12, 1948, to James W. and Wanda M. Brann in Martin, Tennessee. Mary attended grammar school in Dresden, Tennessee before moving to Whitehaven, Tennessee...

Jul 14, 2021

Billie Faye Thomason, 86 of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, David Thomason, parents, William Blount Johnson and Hattie Mae Williamson, grandson, Kyle Miller and brother, James Johnson. Survived by her children; Beth Williams (Randy), Danny Thomason and Cindy Smith (Todd), grandchildren; Nicole White (Josh), Zachary Thomason, Rachel...

Jul 13, 2021

Negatha (Gatha) Pittman Avery, 87, passed away in Hendersonville, TN on July 13, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born on March 29, 1934 in the Greenwood, Florida area to the late Mary Jane Coulliette and Coley Pittman. She was the oldest of three sisters. Gatha graduated from Greenwood High School and attended Chipola...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Bobby Kenneth Vanderpool age 77, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Mr. Vanderpool was born in Lebanon, TN, on February 25, 1944. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church in Alvaton, Kentucky where he served as Music Director and Sunday School Teacher.

He was the editor and...

Jul 9, 2021

Chief Molder U.S. Navy Retired

February 8, 1938 - July 9, 2021

Passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Dementia and Kidney disease.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Elizabeth White Williams; Sons, Patrick M. Williams U.S.Navy retired and wife, Deborah...

Jul 8, 2021

Candace Lynn Vradenburg went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Conrad and Cheryl Walker, sister Wendy, and nephew Justin. She is survived by her sons Joseph Burnett, Dalton Vradenburg, and Garrett Goss; granddaughter Izzy; brothers Rory (Keisha) Walker and Conrad A. Walker; nephew Dillon (Brittany) Walker; and...

Jul 6, 2021

Bob Howell was born on Halloween 1938 in St. Louis, MO. He passed away on July 6, 2021 from extenuating health complications.

Bob was a longtime resident of Hendersonville, TN where he was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and Bluegrass Country Club.

He relished his friends and community, always...

Jul 6, 2021

Paul David Mitchell, age 58, passed away in Hendersonville, TN on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Paul was born in Lexington, KY and was the son of the late Alford T. Mitchell, Jr. and Frances Wheeler Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his cousins; Micky James, Walter Wheeler and Robert “Al” Wheeler; devoted friends Sandy Birdwell, Kim Breedlove,...

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. James Dorris Brinkley age 81, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Mr. Brinkley was born in Sumner County, TN, on May 10, 1940, the son of the late James Walter Brinkley and Murlene Taylor Brinkley. He retired from Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage after many years of service. Mr. Brinkley enjoyed gardening, fishing,...

Jul 4, 2021

Avel de la Garza Fernandez, age 37, of Gallatin passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Avel was born in San Antonio, TX and was the son of Avelardo Muniz and Lucy Malacara de la Garza Fernandez.

Mr. Fernandez is survived by his loving wife Sarah Pentecost Fernandez; daughters Emma Kate Fernandez, Mary Margaret Fernandez, and Lucia...

Jul 3, 2021

Bobby Joe Geans, 82 of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert “Bubba” Geans and parents, Robert and Omegia Geans. Bobby is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jean Roberts Geans, children; Keith Geans (Lori), Melissa Beacham (Mike), Tina Pipkin (Rusty), Pat Geans (Patricia), Mitch Roberts and Jeanne...

Jun 29, 2021

Alex “Bud” Smith, age 80, of Hendersonville, TN went to meet our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 29,2021 in Hendersonville. Bud was born in Hendersonville, TN and was the son of the late John and Ruby Brown Smith.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Ruth Vining Smith; children Gary McCloud (Pam), Patricia Lowery (Chester), Holly Hoffarth...

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. Rickie Lynn Heatherly age 63, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Mr. Heatherly was born in Georgetown, Bermuda on April 8, 1958, the son of HL Heatherly and Polly Heatherly and the late Shirley Harper Heatherly. He owned and operated Big Green Tractor Tours. Mr. Heatherly never met a stranger and was...

Jun 26, 2021

Michael Sean Anderson, age 48, of Springfield, TN passed away on June 26, 2021. He was born in Lebanon, TN and was the son of Frances Johnson Aubin and fathers Michael Cooper and Vernon Anderson.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his grown daughter Sarah Elizabeth Anderson and other children Colton, Collin, Dalton and Grace.

A...

Jun 25, 2021

Lloyd Aaron “Skip” Jackson, III passed away June 25, 2021 at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy and share his abundant stories, laughter and memories.

Skip had immense love and knowledge of western swing and traditional country music as well as big band. He spent 22 years in...

Jun 24, 2021

Katrina (Katy) Kirk Baker, age 80, of Hendersonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2021, while in hospice care in Louisville, KY.

Katy was born on January 7, 1941 to Dr. James Kirk and Dorothy Noble Kirk. She was raised on her family’s horse farm in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she was...

Jun 22, 2021

Howard “Howie” Ray Brainerd, age 78, of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, June 22,2021 in Gallatin, TN. Howie was born in Kansas and was the son of the late Wilbur and Rozella McCloud Brainerd.

Mr. Brainerd is survived by his wife Kay Brainerd; son Bill Brainerd; daughter Shannon Stevens (William); sister Nancy Siebert; grandchildren Alison, Will, Katie,...