Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Hallie Brown Rountree Ramey, age 92, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. She was born in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Swaney and Annie Huntsman Brown. She graduated from Gallatin High School and continued her education at Belmont College, earning her bachelor’s degree. Hallie taught school in Sumner County for thirty years before retiring.

Hallie was a...

May 27, 2025

Today, we celebrate the life of Jack Delwin Jones Jr. Jack lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident on Tuesday May 27, 2025, while doing something he loved to do, riding one of his three motorcycles. Jack was 81 yrs young, born in Spokane Washington May 15, 1944, on the Army base. He followed a family tradition and joined...

May 23, 2025

Francis "Fran" Louis Dacri, a talented chemical engineer and passionate golfer, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on November 24, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Fran dedicated much of his professional life to DuPont, where he worked as a chemical engineer. A proud alumnus of West Boylston High School and Worcester Polytechnic Institute,...

May 22, 2025

Randall "Randy" Ellis passed away on May 22, 2025. Randy was born on October 14, 1954 in Nashville, TN.

Randy survived by his wife, Jane Ann "Susie" Ellis; his children, Leigh Ann Ellis Fohrd (Bob), Michael Ellis (Susan), Jonathan Ellis (Julie), and Steven Ellis (Jessica); his grandchildren, Gavin, Garrett (Desiree), Jacob, Sophie, Parker, Jackson, Nathan, Easton, Brooks and Isla; his great...

May 21, 2025

Darrell R. Hunter passed away on May 21, 2025. Darrell was born on November 2, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee to Willie Ray and Willa Dean (Williams) Hunter.

Darrell was his own man! He was an eclectic “old fart” who could always be found wearing his overalls. Darrell was an avid movie buff, collecting hundreds of movies and when not watching movies,...

May 11, 2025

John Allen Boggs passed away on May 10, 2025. John was born on September 14, 1937, in Liberal, Missouri to the late Fred and Mildred Boggs.

John was a graduate of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Applications from Pittsburg State University. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in...

May 8, 2025

Janette "Janey" Hart Cobb, age 80, of Hendersonville passed away on May 8, 2025. She was a cherished individual known for being a lover of people, and her devotion to family was evident to all who knew her.

Janey was born on May 23, 1944 to the late James Benton Hart and JoNelle Annes Hart. 

Janey was a member of the First...

May 7, 2025

Donna Hand Smith, age 89, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Donna was born on December 14, 1935, in Dickson, Tennessee.

Donna graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1953 and worked in the business world from then on in every capacity from secretarial to bookkeeper (past secretary of the Tennessee...

May 7, 2025

Joanne Frances Brandon passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Joanne was born on October 13, 1934, to William A. Keyes, Sr and Mary Judson (Dodd) Keyes in Chicago, Illinois.

Joanne loved her Lord and served him throughout her life. She was an Ordained Minister, witnessed to people, was active in the Prison Ministry, and gave her time, love, and patience...

May 5, 2025

Richard John “Dick” Bertotti, 93, was born in Wilmington, DE, to the late Damiano “Dan” and Lena (Fornaro) Bertotti. He grew up in Pennsville, NJ, and spent a lot of time assisting in his parents’ grocery store and playing on the Delaware River. He made his parents proud, being the first in the family to earn a college degree, a...

May 3, 2025

Louis Joseph Schibig, affectionately known as Joe, was born on November 20, 1948, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He peacefully passed away on May 3, 2025, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by his family, friends, and the many students who had the privilege of learning from him over his distinguished career.

Joe dedicated over forty years of his life to educating...

May 3, 2025

Russel Asbridge, age 81, of Hendersonville passed away on May 3, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1943 to the late Delbert and Bessie Asbridge in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Russel retired from the Hendersonville Utility District after 30 years of dedicated service.

In addition to his parents, Russel is preceded in death by his sister, Gale Shonting.

Russel is survived by his wife...

May 2, 2025

David Hideichi Nakauchi was born on December 24, 1931, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Gallatin, TN at the age of 93.

Dave is survived by his wife of 66 years, Akiko Munemitsu Nakauchi; his two daughters: Kris (Paul) Dent, Carol (Tom) Cirone; his grandchildren: Mark (Sarah) Smith, Casey (Jordon) Morch; three great grandchildren:...

May 1, 2025

Joe William Saunders, age 94, of Hendersonville passed away on May 1,2025. He was the son of the late Joe and Florence (Boone)Saunders and was married to the late Ann Curtis Saunders for 73 years. 

He is survived by his four children: Martin, Joie, Jane and Bill.

The family will be having a private service.

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gary Crews 

Gary Crews, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and deep family devotion. Known for his steadfast dedication to those he loved, he was a man who lived to provide for his family and took immense pride in every moment spent with them. 

He spent 35 years...

Apr 26, 2025

After several years a weakening condition, JoAnn Evelyn Jayroe Francis stopped breathing and passed away at home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, April 26, 2025, at age 86. Viewing will be 11:00am to 2:00pm; an informal service will be at 2:00pm, Thursday May 1, at Hendersonville Funeral Home, 353 E Main St., Hendersonville, TNs

JoAnn Jayroe was born July 23, 1938 in Tampa,...

Apr 26, 2025

Jo Ellyn (Goshorn) Bryan, 78, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Jo was born October 17, 1946, in Fairmont, MN, daughter of the late Alva and Catherine Frances (Jennings) Goshorn.

After graduating high school, Jo went on to earn a scholarship and receive her nursing degree from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN (Mayo Clinic). She greatly enjoyed...

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Lynda Mae Froelich Evjen, a prominent City of Hendersonville community leader known for her irrepressible spirit and deep commitment to charity, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2025 following a short illness. She was 77.

Middle Tennessee residents often referred to Lynda as “The Heartbeat of Hendersonville,” and for good reason. Not long after moving to Hendersonville in 2007, Lynda founded...