Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Betty Lois Martin Atnip, age 90, of Hendersonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

She was born to the late Robert Eddie Martin and Willie Mae Luckett Martin on September 20, 1931.

She is survived by daughters, Cathy (James) Wooten and Lisa (Paul) Sweeney; grandchildren, Melissa Whited, Kenneth Wooten, Patricia Martin, Michelle Martin, Erica...

Nov 9, 2021

Jerry Lavan Keen, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

He was born in Ocala, Florida on January 11, 1948.

Jerry is preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Ruth Keen; father, Walter Baker Keen; sister, Virginia Rushin; brothers, Carlos Keen and Walter Keen. He was the youngest of seven children.

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Nov 8, 2021

Bobby “Monroe” Stephens, age 76, of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Stephens and Willie Harmon, and sister, Shirley Harmon. Survived by his loving wife, Linda, of 53 years, children, Michael Stephens and Jeffrey Stephens (Cassie), grandchildren, Aydin and Brody Stephens, brother, Billie Stephens, along with nieces, nephews and extended...

Nov 8, 2021

Jackie F. Campbell, age 55, of Gallatin TN, passed away on Monday, November 8th, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerome C. Feidler and survived by her husband, Sean, her mother Joyce and children, Carlie 24, Erin 22 and Patrick 19, along with her brother, Jeff Feidler.

Jackie was born on February 24, 1966,...

Nov 7, 2021

William E. “Bill” Anderson, age 79, of Hendersonville, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife Dianne, and parents, Earl and Dorothy (Groom) Anderson. Survived by his children; William T. Anderson (Tonya), Michele Allen (Michael), Missy Goodman (Jerry) and Rick Reese, grandchildren; Tamra Leach (Joey), Matthew Allen (Caroline), Kelsie Anderson, Taylor DeWeese,...

Nov 6, 2021

Bradley (Brad) Louis Finch, age 61, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Ferdinand Finch and Katherine Ann, as well as his brother Mark. Survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Liz), of 40 years; children, Jason (Ashley) and Michael (Alison); grandchildren, Georgia (Laci), Channing, Cameron, Austin, Ryker, Jason Jr, Charlotte,...

Nov 6, 2021

James Edward Castleman, age 75, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Hendersonville, TN. James was born in Madison, TN on October 30, 1946 and was the son of the late James and Jewel Dixon Castleman.

Mr. Castleman is survived by many loving family members and friends. James was predeceased in death by his wife Linda...

Nov 6, 2021

Nancy Corinne “Nan” Hester passed away peacefully November 6th, 2021. She was pre-deceased by her parents Luther and Mabyn Hickman and brother Ronald Hickman.  She is survived by the love of her life, Bill Hester, and daughters: Angie, (Robbie), Amie (Mickey), and Amanda (Bryan). She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Cole, Wyatt, Eli, Will, Ellie, Calvin, Graceyn, and Jude....

Nov 3, 2021

Catherine Monte, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her home in Hendersonville, TN. She was born in Greece to the late Nikolaos and Marigo Milionis. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Leonida (Eleni) Milionis, brother Christos (Kostandina) Milionis, sister Vasiliki Anton, and her granddaughter Isabella Catherine Monte.

She is survived by her husband...

Nov 2, 2021

Roy “Leon” Elrod, age 79 passes away on Tuesday, November 2,2021 in Portland, TN. Leon was born on March 7,1942 in Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Jesse Gordon and Tiney Lee Grizzle Elrod.

Leon is survived by his loving wife Freida Goodwin Elrod; sons Robert Elrod (Amy); Shane Elrod (Jacy); grandchildren Cole Elrod...

Oct 31, 2021

Thomas Austin Huggins, Jr., age 79 of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on October 31, 2021.

He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 18, 1942. He is preceded in death by parents, Thomas Austin Huggins, Sr., and Mary Ebbie Jackson Huggins, and sister, Betty Jean Huggins.

He is survived by wife, Kay Frances Vaughn Huggins;...

Oct 28, 2021

Martha Ina Binkley, age 86, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, but resigned in Dickson, Tennessee passed away on October 28, 2021.

She was born on April 23, 1935. She was a homemaker and loved cooking and baking. She also was a member of the Baptist Denomination. She enjoyed working in her yard, keeping up her flowers. Her and dad...

Oct 27, 2021

Sam Young Venable, Jr., age 83, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

He was born in Talledega, Alabama on January 14, 1938 to the late Sam Young Venable, Sr. and Alice Mae Venable.

Sam graduated from Auburn University in 1961 with a degree in Aeronautical Administration. He married the love of his...

Oct 27, 2021

E. William (Bill) Duerksen, son of Elmer Franklin and Marie Duerksen, born in Hillsboro, Kansas in 1939, passed away on October 27th, 2021 in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Bill was raised on a farm in Kansas, attended a one room school house through the 8th grade and then moved to Reedley, California where he attended Emanuel Academy, Reedley High...

Oct 27, 2021

June 7, 1962 - October 27, 2021

Nancy Walker, age 59, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dolores McSherry. She is survived by her daughters, Dominique and Melanie, and her grandson, Levi Drew McKenzie.

Nancy was born on June 7, 1962,...

Oct 26, 2021

Rose Lee Maphis. born December 29, 1922 in Hagerstown, Maryland and passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Hermitage, Tennessee, just two months shy of her 99th birthday. Country Music lost a true legend, one of the last of the true originals. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Margaret Helen Schetrompf, husband, Joe, son,...

Oct 26, 2021

Jerry Vincent Fey, Sr. born April 30, 1942. Departed this world on October 26, 2021 at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by parents Herbert and Birdie (Carney) Fey, brother; Bubba Fey, sister; Dot Colorigh. Mr. Fey is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma Jean (Hardcastle) Fey, his sons; Jay (Tonya) Fey and Jeff...

Oct 24, 2021

Sonny Osborne, 83, was welcomed into Heaven on October 24th, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was born on October 29, 1937 in the hills of Hyden, Kentucky, the youngest child of Robert and Daisy (Dixon) Osborne.

Sonny first picked up the banjo at age 11 and by age 13 he had become one of Bill Monroe’s...

Oct 23, 2021

Calvin G. Stamps, age 80, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Hendersonville, TN. He was born on December 27, 1940 to the late Samuel W. Stamps and Willie A. Stamps. He is also preceded in death by his wife Karen Paulette Stamps.

Calvin is survived by his sister Mary Ann Timmons (Bobby) and twin brother...

Oct 22, 2021

Beloved son, brother, friend who will be missed more than he will ever know.  Vol State Student, veteran of many years of Hendersonville soccer, ping pong master.  A big man/boy with the kindest heart and gentlest spirit.  Would help all who asked.  Survived by mother Zareenah Hassan-McCormick, grandmother Nisha Hassan, dad Stephen McCormick, sisters Farzana Hassan, Rubinah Hassan, Meaghan...