Obituaries

Oct 21, 2021

Edward Royals Covington passed away at his home on October 21, 2021 after an extended illness.  Ed was born January 6, 1925 to parents Howard and Lolah Lillian Lucius Covington in Meridian, Mississippi. He is predeceased by his brother, James Andrew Covington, and sister Katherine Covington Lyles. He is survived by wife, Janet Ferguson Covington, son, James Edward...

Oct 20, 2021

Billie B. Simmons, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

She was born on August 5, 1933 to the late Daniel E. Beauchamp and Leasa Lucille Beauchamp.

Billie is survived by children, Thomas Owen Simmons, Jr., and Timothy Jhed (Tina) Simmons; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jon) Oliver, Boone (Anna) Simmons, Chance (Chelsea) Simmons, Megan (Jesse)...

Oct 17, 2021

Edward Ray Fennell, 84, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  Ray is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, June Fennell, their three children, Michael (and Jackie) Fennell of Madison, Alabama, Suzanne Fennell of Nashville, Tennessee, and Kenneth (and Erin) Fennell of Smithville, Tennessee.  He had four grandchildren, Carly (and...

Oct 14, 2021

Carol Burnett of Gallatin, TN passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was surrounded by her family and close friends when she lost her battle with cancer. Carol was an active member of her community and enjoyed spending time with her fellow residents at Lenox Place. Prior to her retirement, Carol was a beautician providing...

Oct 9, 2021

Frank W. Rogers IV “Tosh”, age 53, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN. Tosh was born on April 29, 1968 in the early evening at 7:50 pm in Atlanta, GA Fulton County, at Crawford Long Hospital.

Mr. Rogers is survived by his loving wife of 22...

Oct 9, 2021

Born in Nashville, TN then moved to Hendersonville in 1959. Gallatin became her final hometown in the mid-1980’s.

Her life’s work and ministry was focused on the Lord, her husband, her children and grandchildren, her friends, and anyone else God put on her path. She loved and was loved by many others.

She grew...

Oct 6, 2021

Mickey Jenkins, age 82, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

She was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Clyde and Ruby Jaco. Mickey devoted her life to her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mickey was married to her late husband, Harold Jenkins, aka, Conway Twitty,...

Oct 6, 2021

Diane Duncan was born and grew up in Spencer, Iowa. Her only sister, Marie Stoffer continues to live in her family’s three generation home.

Diane attended Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa 1965 – 1967 where she met her beloved husband, John. She completed her BA in Social Work at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa in 1969.

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Oct 5, 2021

Loretta Janette Gray, maiden name Stinson, was born in Nashville, TN on May 10th, 1941, daughter of the late Horace Stinson and Mary Kathryn Stinson (Anderson).

A loving wife and homemaker, Loretta devoted her life to caring for others, first as “Mom” raising her 3 children and then as “Nana” assisting in the childcare of all 8...

Oct 4, 2021

Dorothy “Miney” Oats, age 85, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Oats, parents, Cletus and Robbie Taylor, brother, Robert Taylor and sister, Louise Sparks. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Conn (Gary) and Donna Burton (Danny), grandchildren, Lindsay Tisdale, Matthew Tisdale (Meredith), Abby Reid (Patrick)...

Oct 3, 2021

Judy K. Post, formerly of Newbern, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at the age of 76. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel G. Post and her parents, L.Z. and Doris McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Cathey (Larry) of Bartlett, TN and sons, Eric “Opie” Allen (Kelly) of Nashville, TN and...

Oct 3, 2021

Martha Sue Bogle, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

She was born to the late George and Josie Sutherland on July 14, 1929.

Martha retired at 70 years of age as a dedicated worker of Dupont in Old Hickory, Tennessee of 44 years. She loved music and played piano and...

Sep 28, 2021

Our beloved Derek Linn Drake unexpectedly left this earth on September 28th at the young age of 49.  Derek requested a cremation and his ashes to be scattered at Point Park in Pittsburgh.  Derek was a lover of anything Pittsburgh (Steelers, Penguins and Pirates).  Anyone who met him didn’t have to wait long to realize his passion for the...

Sep 27, 2021

Linda Lee Thomas Tanner, age 71, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.

She was born on February 18, 1950, to the late David Lee Thomas and Odelle E. Barbee.

Linda is survived by son, Charles David Singleton; daughters, Jennifer Lee Singleton (Scott) Jackson and Stacey Ann Singleton; grandchildren, Kristalee Gilbert, Blake Warren,...

Sep 24, 2021

Hubert Marion Carter, age 87, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Hendersonville. Mr. Carter was born in Fairview, TN on January 6, 1934 and was the son of the late Jesse Marion and Susie Chester Carter.

Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Castleberry Carter; son Jesse Carter (Jessica);...

Sep 21, 2021

John Edward White, age 81, of Portland, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. John was born on June 29, 1940 in Springfield, TN and was the son of the late James and Ruby Meadows White.

Mr. White is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Glenda Armistead; sons Vic White and...

Sep 20, 2021

William “Bill” Claude Bell, Jr., transitioned into Heaven on September 20, 2021.

He was preceded in death by father, William C. Bell, Sr. and mother, Christine Poston Bell, Grandparents, Sue Jarratt Bell and Hubert S Bell.

Survivors are wife, Judi Williams Bell, Son William Jarratt Bell (Deanna), Granddaughters -Madeline Rebecca Bell and Abigail Lauren Bell;...

Sep 20, 2021

Anna Laura Mitchell-King of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, September 20,2021 at the age of 97.

Anna born on March 29,1924 in Dayton, TN to the late Lester and Virginia Sally Riggs Marler. Anna is survived by her three children Laura Frances White (Jimmy) of Indianapolis, IN; Donald R. Mitchell (Sharon) of Indianapolis and Ronald S....

Sep 20, 2021

Sandra Jo Asbell, age 73, of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Asbell was born in Sparta, TN and was the daughter of the late Joe and Illa Moore Alverson.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband Louis Asbell, Jr; daughter Heather Asbell; son Brian Asbell (Candy); granddaughters Rebecca...

Sep 18, 2021

James Earnest Whitehurst, age 87, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

He was born on October 1, 1933 to the late Dr. Alto Lee Whitehurst and Malissa Dunn. He was a Navy Veteran, serving from 1952 – 1961. James married the love of his life on May 20, 1960 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was...