Obituaries
Maj. Jimmy Wilkie
Dec 27, 2023
Major Jimmy Ted Wilkie, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on May 17, 1936, to George Washington Wilkie and Ann Smith Wilkie.
Major Wilkie was predeceased by his parents, George and Ann Wilkie, as well as his siblings Clyde, Lynard, Glen, Ralph, and Wren,...
Bertha "Bea" Preston
Dec 26, 2023
Bertha “Bea” Louise Preston, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Bea was born on August 24, 1939, in Glasgow, Kentucky to Charlie and Helen (Farris) Smith.
Bea graduated as Valedictorian of Park City High School Class of 1957. After graduating, Bea moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky where she began her successful...
Jeanette Gutzman
Dec 22, 2023
Jeanette Butler Gutzman, age (she’ll never tell), of Hendersonville passed away on December 22, 2023. Jeanette was born on May 2, 1959 to Charles and Carolyn Butler.
Jeanette was a fabulous educator who devoted 35 years to shaping young minds. She left an eternal mark on countless students, colleagues, friends, family and her community! Jeanette had a gift for seeing...
Bill Lawhon
Dec 22, 2023
Bill Lawhon, age 82, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Doniphan, Missouri to the late Harold and Mable Lawhon.
Bill grew up in Hendersonville and graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1962. He and his brother enjoyed racing hydros on Old Hickory Lake.
Bill's military service was a testament to his selflessness...
Kathy Parry
Dec 21, 2023
Kathy Parry, age 68, of Hendersonville passed away on December 21, 2023. Kathy was born on September 23, 1955 in Bedford County.Kathy's career as an educator was filled with love and compassion. Kathy dedicated lots of time to working with children with special abilities, whom she affectionately referred to as her "babies." She had a unique ability to connect with...
Carolyn Williams
Dec 18, 2023
Carolyn Williams, a beacon of unwavering love and kindness, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1948, her family moved to Union City, Tennessee in 1950, where her father opened a large animal veterinary practice.
Carolyn’s life was one of passionate engagement and selfless love. She was the loving wife of John, and together they...
Michael Wayne Martin
Dec 17, 2023
Michael Wayne Martin, aged 70, peacefully transitioned on December 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on February 22, 1953, to the late Erma Gladys Martin and John Austin Martin, Sr., Mike was preceded in death by his grandson, John Robert Bradford Moore, siblings Erma Jean Sweeney, John Austin Martin, Jr., Brenda Martin, brothers-in-law Charles Sweeney, Porter Jones, Lewis Eatherly, and...
Donald "Don" W. Clinard
Dec 14, 2023
Donald W. “Don” Clinard, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Don was born on April 27, 1938, in Milldale, Tennessee to Albert N. and Lucille (Brady) Clinard.
Don loved gardening, both flowers and vegetables. He had a true “green thumb”. He also enjoyed wood-working making bird houses and walking canes. Don never met a stranger and could be...
Emma Carol Brown
Dec 12, 2023
Emma Carol Brown, age 65, passed away on December 12, 2023. Emma was born on September 5, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi to Frank Braswell and Annette (Abernathy) Braswell.
Emma was fun-loving, funny, and a great friend to all. She loved taking road trips with Gatlinburg being a favorite trip. She worked over 30 years at several Waffle House locations. ...
Richard B. Bawcom
Dec 11, 2023
Richard Bawcom was born on November 7, 1938 in Shaw, Mississippi. His family moved to Humboldt, Tennessee, where he spent most of his young adult years. After serving in the Army, he went on to spend the rest of his long life in Madison, Tennessee where he died in the comfort of his home on December 11, 2023.
He...
Zollie Sircy
Dec 10, 2023
In loving memory of Walter Zollie Sircy, Jr., 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, went to his true home in Heaven on December 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavona and Walter Zollie Sircy, Sr. Zollie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita McCauley Sircy, three children, Jennifer Sircy Bresnahan (Barry), Walter Zollie "Tripper" Sircy, III (Shannon...
Myrna Lea Pruett-Goddard
Dec 9, 2023
Myrna Lea Pruett Goddard was born in a farmhouse in Charleston, WV on September 30, 1935. She was the only child born to Joann Sauers Pruett and Garnett Pruett. Three weeks after Myrna was born, her birth mother passed away. This life moment became a core ingredient that enabled her to become an overcomer throughout the rest of her...
Claudie Clay Wheeler, Sr.
Dec 7, 2023
Claudie Clay Wheeler, Sr., age 90, passed away December 7, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Lillian and Joe Wheeler. Claudie is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wheeler; and siblings, Harlan, Tina, Jim, Jackie, and David.
Claudie is survived by children, Vicki Joe Harmon and Claudie...
James Wayne Collins
Dec 6, 2023
James Wayne Collins, age 81 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on December 6, 2023. He was the 11th child of 12 born on November 3rd, 1942 in Trosper, Kentucky to the late Dora and Wayne J Collins. James is survived by wife, Betty Collins; daughter, Tina Schlaine Williams (Jacob); grandchildren, Lennon Edward Payne II (Allison) and Regan Schlaine Payne (Cody);...
James "Jim" Neldon Newman, Sr.
Dec 3, 2023
James “Jim” Neldon Newman, Sr., age 84, of Hendersonville passed away on December 3, 2023. Jim was born on August 28, 1939 to the late Bethel Cordell Newman and Reba Marie Newman. He will be remembered as an extraordinary individual whose life was filled with dedication, kindness, and an unwavering faith.
Jim's career was marked by exceptional service. Prior to...
Marjorie Ann Carver
Dec 1, 2023
Marjorie Ann “Margie” Carver, 92, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Margie was born on June 15, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Floyd Edward Pogue and Mary Moody (Cowherd) Pogue.
Margie had a unique and great sense of humor with a zest for life. She loved her family and her church family at Hendersonville First Baptist Church. Margie...
Wayne Edward Lamborn
Nov 29, 2023
Wayne Edward Lamborn, 73, passed away on November 29, 2023. Wayne was born on May 30, 1950, in Oakland, California to William and Julia (Proctor) Lamborn.
Wayne loved “puttering” around the house and helping at his church. Wayne was very proud that his family was one of the founding families of Our Lady of Lake Catholic Church. He would...
Nancy Howard Manis
Nov 24, 2023
Nancy Howard Manis of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on November 24, 2023. She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Dorris and Moses Howard. Nancy is also preceded in death by her son, Chip Manis. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charlie Manis; children, Christy Manis and David Manis (Jodi); and grandchildren, Jason Blue Manis and...
Bill Faircloth
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Bill Faircloth, age 80, of Goodlettsville passed away on November 19, 2023.
Bill is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and George McCain of Tallassee, AL, his wife, Sharon, step-son and family, Bill, Rebecca, and Renn Martin of Cedar Hill, TN, and step-son and family, Jack, Yizhen, and Rose Martin of San Antonio, TX. He is also...
Donna Johnson
Nov 15, 2023
Donna Sadler Johnson, 81, peacefully passed to rest with the Lord November 15, at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 to Noon at Hendersonville Memorial Gardens immediately followed by a Celebration of Life with Dr. Stan Wilson and Keith Parker officiating. A private burial will follow the service.
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