Obituaries
Marvin Turner
Nov 6, 2024
Marvin Turner, age 68, of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on November 6, 2024. Marvin was born on November 10, 1955 to the late Melvin B. Turner, Sr. and Marvine Turner in Nashville, Tennessee.
Marvin attended McGavock High School.
Marvin was a member of the Local 327 Teamsters.
Marvin enjoyed automobiles, tractors, and fishing. Marvin was always willing to help others.
In addition to his...
Larry D. Smith
Nov 3, 2024
Larry D. Smith, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Larry was born on March 19, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan to Lawrence and Ercel (Austin) Smith.
Larry loved fishing, motorcycles, and animals (especially dogs). He had a great sense of humor and loved his family.
Larry is preceded in death by his father...
James Bowman
Nov 2, 2024
Colonel (retired) James Howard Bowman passed away on November 2, 2024. Jim Bowman, son of John and Melva Bowman, was born on April 23, 1938, in Newport, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bowman in DeFuniak Springs, FL; brother John Bowman in Huntsville, AL; son, Jeff Bowman in Columbus, IN; daughter, Debbie Renzaglia in Franklin, TN; and six...
Patsy Lawson
Nov 2, 2024
Patsy Fay Hatfield Lawson, an award-winning psychology professor, therapist and storyteller, and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died on November 2, 2024 in Naples, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 77. Patsy was born on August 15, 1947, near Sneedville in Hancock County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her beloved father Ewing (L.E.)...
Janice Carol Zaricor
Oct 31, 2024
Janice Carol Zaricor
“Just because life throws a curve ball at you, never let it throw you off balance. We set our alarm each night with faith that we will receive another day. Make a positive effort to make it count. You have another chance to place your foot forward and walk down the path to your dreams. One day at...
Karen Pratali
Oct 30, 2024
Karen D Pratali (nee Sembicki), 80, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Leona Sembicki.
Karen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roger Pratali; son Robert (Joelle) and daughter Sheri (Cory) Fuchser; and grandchildren Elaine Fuchser, Owen Fuchser, Zachary Pratali and Nathan Pratali.
Karen was known for...
Terry Sumners
Oct 28, 2024
Terry Neal Sumners, affectionately known as PawPaw, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on October 28, 2024. Terry was born to the late Marcus and Rachel Sumners in Gallatin, Tennessee on May 2, 1961.
Terry graduated from Hendersonville High School.
Terry enjoyed being outside. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed cooking.
Terry loved sports. He particularly enjoyed football, basketball, baseball, and NASCAR.
Most...
Michele Elise Maier
Oct 26, 2024
Michele Elise Maier of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 62. Michele was born on February 3, 1962 to William F. Goehrig and Joan Goehrig in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Michele was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School in Jersey City.
Michele’s interests painted a vibrant picture of her life. She loved reading books,...
Mary T. Graham
Oct 26, 2024
Mary T. Graham, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Katie Walker Tittle and William Tittle. She is also preceded in death by brother, Tommy Tittle.
Mary is survived by her children, Tony Graham (Frances) and Lori Timmons (Allen); grandchildren, Hailey Campbell (Travis), Mary Beth Easterling...
John Robert Bass, Sr.
Oct 25, 2024
John Robert Bass, Sr., affectionately known as "Pops," passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on August 5, 1936 to the late Homer Troy Bass and Littie Bass in Bolivar, Tennessee.
Pops was a proud veteran, having served in the Army from 1959 to 1962 as a Specialist 5th Class in the 34th Armed...
Charles Douglas Ray
Oct 23, 2024
Charles Ray, 81, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. Born on March 1, 1943, he was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil L. Ray and Martha J. Rimlinger, and his sisters, Patricia Ray and Myrna Anderson. He also mourned the loss of his nephews, Wayne and Joseph Wilhoite.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Judith...
Blair Weedman
Oct 21, 2024
Blair Lake Weedman, age 72, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Lucille Weedman, Hartford, KY; and by his twin brother, Brent; and siblings, Franklin and Julie.
Blair enjoyed a long career in healthcare serving the geriatric community. A lifelong photography lover and tinkerer, he...
Maria Wiksell
Oct 18, 2024
The world lost a bright light when Maria Pakker Reeder Wiksell passed away on October 18th, 2024. Born to Dutch immigrant parents, Franciscus and Apolonia Pakker, in New York, NY, on September 28th, 1934, Maria spent her first 18 years in the city. It is there that she met the love of her life, Richard Wiksell, as children in Sunday...
Alice "Jerrie" Porter
Oct 17, 2024
Alice Jerline (aka Jerrie) Porter was born April 8th, 1935 and went home Thursday, October 17th. She was born to Oakley McClard and Mamie Kemp McClard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Porter; sisters, Odie Mae Harper, Dean McClard Andrews; and brother, Eugene (Pug) McClard. She is survived by son, Chuck Porter and his wife Lisa; granddaughter,...
Walter "Danny" Daniel CRANFORD
Oct 16, 2024
Walter Daniel "Danny" Cranford, a longtime resident of Hendersonville, died peacefully October 16th, 2024, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Danny was born May 29, 1951 in Davidson County, Tennessee, to Herbert Cranford, Sr and Shirley Parrish Cranford. He was a member of the 1969 Maplewood High School graduating class and later in life worked at Wynn & Graff and...
Robert Lee Fuqua
Oct 15, 2024
Robert Lee Fuqua, age 73, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on October 15, 2024. Robert was born on May 16, 1951 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late James Fuqua and Rilda Lee.
Robert graduated from Hume Fogg High School.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Robert liked cars, hunting, and was a great craftsman who enjoyed woodworking. He also...
Joel James
Oct 12, 2024
Joel Wallace James, age 67, of Hendersonville passed away on October 12, 2024. Joel was born on October 28, 1956 to Billy Edward James and Laneice Wallace James Loudermilk in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joel attended Hendersonville High School. While in high school, he played football. He went on to further his education at Volunteer State Community College.
In his free time, Joel enjoyed...
Dina Collins
Oct 12, 2024
Dina Hill Collins, age 78, departed this world on Saturday morning, October 12, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband, partner and best friend of over 30 years, Bob Collins, and her beloved son Steve Jones (Bridget).
She is also survived by her stepdaughters Lacey Collins, Amber Collins and Jamie Barrett, grandson Drew Jones and step-grandchildren Shawn (Bethany), Selena, Savanna, Zach,...
Doug Cornwell
Oct 12, 2024
Harold Douglas Cornwell, age 86, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on May 29, 1938 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Everett Cornwell and Jessie Witcher Moncrief. Doug is also preceded in death by his sisters, Polly Ragland and Patricia Thomas.
Doug is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma Wallace Cornwell; children, Lisa...
Ann Bray
Oct 11, 2024
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 11.
Ann was the caring, stay at home mother of three. She was a fine artist before strokes took that ability from her. Ann was also a huge Auburn Football fan, having grown up in that town.
Ann was active in the Baptist...
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