Obituaries
Benny H. Birchfield
Aug 2, 2025
Benjamin “Benny” Birchfield (c. 1937 – 2025) — a beloved musician and devoted husband of country star Jean Shepard — is remembered for his gentle spirit, musical contributions to the Osborne Brothers, and his courage as a family man and devoted Christian., Married to Shepard for nearly fifty years, Benny stood steadfast by her until her passing.
He performed with legends,...
Jackie Pennington
Jul 25, 2025
Jacqueline Hollis Pennington was born on August 29, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Jack Bud Hollis and Melbaline Argie Ladd Hollis. Her family called her “Jackie” for short, she was the baby of the family for the first ten years until her little sister, Nancy. Jackie was the fourth of five children. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School where...
Nannie Louise Berry
Jul 24, 2025
Nannie Louise Berry, age 93, went home on July 24, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Berry was affectionately known to some as "Nannie." She was born in Joelton, Tennessee and moved to Hendersonville in 1970, where she lived until her passing.
Louse was known to many for her love of cooking and always having her family and...
John W. Collins
Jul 23, 2025
John was born on August 28, 1929, in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended East High School and from there he went to serve as a proud Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps (The Frozen Chosen) from 1948 to 1952. He served two years in Korea.
He was with the Metro Fire Department in Nashville, Tennessee from 1952 to 1989. He served...
Sara Carolyn Stabler
Jul 21, 2025
Sara Carolyn (Cheney) Stabler died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 21, 2025 at The Heritage of Brentwood - Somerfield Health Center, Brentwood TN.
Preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Kelly and Frank Enoch Cheney, loving husband John Mack Jr. and daughter, Carolyn Louise; sister Kathleen; brothers Frank Jr. and Walter. She is survived by her children, John Mack...
Albert A Forman
Jul 19, 2025
Albert A. Forman, age 86, passed away on July 19, 2025. Albert was born to the late Jack and Thelma Forman on April 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.
Albert served in the Navy, dedicating time to both Hawaii and Alaska during his military service. His time in the Navy allowed him to develop a skill for sending and copying Morse code,...
Tonya Thompson
Jul 19, 2025
Tonya Ann Thompson, born on January 9, 1954, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was a woman who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. Tonya attended Dupont High School.
Tonya married her high school sweetheart, Tommy, and at the time of his death, they had been married for 42 years. Tonya loved her family very much and...
Patricia "Pat" Figueroa
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Lynn Figueroa (née Sager), age 72, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Born on October 7, 1952, in Coshocton, Ohio, Pat graduated from New Lexington High School in 1970 and went on to earn her degree from the University of Florida in 1975. Her life was one of quiet strength, creative passion, and enduring faith.
A devoted...
Gene Shuxteau
Jul 17, 2025
A memorial service for Gene D. Shuxteau, 74, of Hendersonville will be held. Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Minister of Missions Mike McClanahan officiating. Visitation with the family is at 1 p.m. before the service. Gene was born October 18, 1950 and died July 17, 2025.
Last Thursday morning, July 17,...
Donna M. Wafford
Jul 17, 2025
Donna Moneyhon Wafford, age 91, passed peacefully on July 17, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, with her beloved Edgar Booher by her side. She was born to Orville and Ludie Moneyhon on November 7, 1933. She had three older siblings, Norma, Leo, and Marlin, until a much-loved younger brother, Darwin, joined the family. She was affectionately known as...
Phillip Andrew Shelby
Jul 14, 2025
Phillip Andrew “Drew” Shelby, 38, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Drew was born on June 26, 1987, to Phillip and Brenda Shelby in Madison, Tennessee.
Drew had a calm and quiet spirit, a loving heart, and a deep love for his family. His daughter McKenna was the light of his life. Drew’s love, laughter, and sense of humor will...
Thomas "Tommy" Henley
Jul 13, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Henley, born on July 4, 1946, passed away on July 13, 2025. Tommy lived a fulfilling life marked by his involvement in various organizations and his love for history. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and an Al Menah Shriner. He also contributed to his community as a member of the Hendersonville...
Tami Carla Pearce
Jul 11, 2025
Tami Carla Pearce, a beloved editor, artist, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee on July 11, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on June 17, 1963, in Blountsville, Alabama, Tami's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for family, her commitment to the craft of writing, and her passionate expression of...
Brenda Joyce Wade
Jul 11, 2025
Brenda Joyce Wade was born on February 12, 1949 to the late Jessie and Christine Matthews in Franklin. She passed away on July 11, 2025, after an extended illness at Creekside Nursing Home in Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Earlene Matthews of Nashville, Tennessee, Larry and Marline Matthews of...
Joanne Smith Kelley
Jul 6, 2025
Joanne Smith Kelley, a beloved registered nurse, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 14, 1936, Joanne was a dedicated professional who spent many years caring for others in the nursing field after completing her education at St. Thomas School of Nursing, following her time at Minor Hill High School.
Outside of her nursing...
Billie J. O'Brien
Jul 6, 2025
Billie Jean Hawkins O’Brien was born on December 10, 1936 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Bain and Mary Hawkins. She graduated from Hendersonville High School and went to work for the State of Tennessee. She worked for the State until her retirement in 1999.
While working for the State, she met and married Collins Bruce O’Brien. They lived in the Hendersonville...
Brenda Joyce Sulzer
Jul 5, 2025
Brenda Joyce Sulzer, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025. Brenda was born on August 20, 1944 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Pauline Arnold. She was a proud graduate of Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida.
Brenda had a warm and loving spirit that brought joy to those around her. She cherished the time spent with her family,...
Betty Powell
Jul 4, 2025
Betty Pollard Powell
March 25, 1934 – July 4, 2025
Betty Pollard Powell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at the age of 91.
Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on March 25, 1934, to parents Catherine and Archie Pollard, Betty spent the early part of her life in Gastonia before...
Robert D. Poole
Jul 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Poole, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4th, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born April 12th, 1936, in Cheap Hill, Tennessee to the late Raymond Washington Poole and Lizzie Lorene Bauman.
He attended Isaac Litton High School and Belmont College before joining the Army. While stationed at...
Jean Roberts Geans
Jun 29, 2025
Edna (Jean) Bowles Roberts Geans, age 89, born June 9, 1936 in Gallatin, Tennessee to Malcom Patterson Bowles Sr. and Susie Estelle Kemper Bowles Brown passed away on June 29, 2025 in Hendersonville, Tennessee at her home while in Hospice care with her two children by her side, Mitch and Jeanne. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Malcom...
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