Obituaries
Ann Louise Cook
Oct 14, 2023
Ann Louise (Mohney) Cook passed away on October 14, 2023 in Hendersonville, TN after a lengthy decline due to Alzheimer’s disease. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Ann Mohney and Dillis Lewis Mohney and husband Wayne Edward Cook. She is survived by her children, Susan Cook Stone and Steven E. Cook as well as her granddaughters, Sarah...
Nathan Sheffield Gay
Oct 12, 2023
Nathan Sheffield Gay, 32, of Carson, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023 in Carson, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving parents, Dee and Melissa Clark Gay; uncle, Garry Gay (Mary); cousins, Taylor Gay (Emily) and Hunter Gay (Bailey); and his community of friends in Carson and Taos.
For the past 8 years,...
Paul Allen Stafford
Oct 10, 2023
Paul Allen Stafford, age 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Paul was born on May 5, 1940 in Ada, Oklahoma. He was one of three children born to J.B. and Pauline Swift Stafford, both deceased. His youngest brother, Ronnie Delbert Stafford, passed away as an infant only a few days old. ...
Iva Jewel Hurt
Oct 9, 2023
Iva Jewel Hurt, born October 25, 1930 in Henning, Tennessee to Augusta McKinney and Edward Stevenson. She grew up in Dyersburg, Tennessee and then moved to Nashville. When living in Nashville, Iva Jewel met David Lee Hurt who was on leave from the Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After leaving the military, David and Iva Jewel...
W. Gene Hughes
Oct 8, 2023
W. Gene Hughes, age 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1940, in Gastonia, North Carolina, as one of three children born to Fred and Inez Hughes.
After graduating from Central High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gene attended the University of South Carolina. He worked his way...
Joseph John Hrasna, Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
Joseph John Hrasna, Jr. of Hendersonville passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 96. Joseph was born on June 2, 1927 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Joseph John Hrasna, Sr. and Mary Hrasna. Joseph loved music. He enjoyed playing piano, singing, and writing music. In addition to his musical talents, Joseph had a passion for bowling....
Gayle Murawski
Oct 5, 2023
Andrea Gayle Murawski, of Burns, TN passed away on October 5, 2023 at the age of 59.
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Adcock, and her husband, James Murawski.
She is survived by her her father, Robert Adcock Jr.,
Brother and sister, Dennis Adcock & Dayle Brown
...
Barbara Jean Whitehurst
Oct 5, 2023
Barbara Jean Whitehurst, age 88, of Hendersonville, passed away on
Thursday, October 5th, 2023.
She was born on April 30th, 1935 to the late George Edwin Spencer and Julia Inez Allen. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1957, with a masters degree in education. Barbara married the love of her life, James, on May 20, 1960...
Richard Dean Ramsey
Oct 5, 2023
Richard Dean Ramsey, age 89 of Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Loving Husband, father, grandfather, and brother, joined his wife of 66 years Jean in Heaven on October 5, 2023.
Richard is survived by daughters, Jami Coggins, Lori Hooberry (Bobby), Christi Pack (Mark); sons Rick Ramsey (Teri), Andy Ramsey (Melanie); brother John Ramsey (Elaine). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 36...
Anne S. Petty
Oct 5, 2023
Anne S. Petty, age 81, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on October 5, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on May 1, 1942, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late James A. Smith, Jr. and Mary Jane McMurtry Smith. Anne was raised in Humboldt, Tennessee. During her high school years at Humboldt High School, Anne played basketball. After high school,...
Mildred J. "Millie" Sparkman
Oct 5, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Juanita Sparkman, 84, of Hendersonville passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Mildred was born on January 22, 1939, in McEwen, Tennessee to Henry and Beaulah (Watts) Peek.
Millie graduated from McEwen High School and Volunteer State Community College with a degree in Design. She loved gardening, decorating, wildlife, and bird watching. Millie was a member of...
Donald O. Riddle, Sr.
Oct 3, 2023
Donald O. Riddle, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Don was born on October 29, 1937, to Robert Coleman Riddle and Ernestine (Eaves) Riddle in Versailles, Kentucky.
Don graduated from Central High School in Columbia, Tennessee Class of 1955. While in high school, Don was Class President, Valedictorian, and voted Most Likely to Succeed. Don enjoyed coin...
Carroll Weaver "Doc" Hughes
Oct 2, 2023
Carroll W. Hughes 1935 - 2023
Carroll Weaver Hughes, 87, known as “Doc” to friends and family, died quietly on October 2, 2023 with his devoted wife of 61 years, Betty, at his side.
Doc was born in Nettleton, Mississippi on November 5, 1935, to Homer E. Hughes and Juanita Weaver Hughes.
Many of his happiest...
Darin Alan Pettitt
Oct 1, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Darin Alan Pettitt, 54, of Hendersonville, TN, on October 1, 2023 from a heart attack. He was one of three children. He was born on April 30, 1969 to Alan Pettitt and Joni Illi in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated Hendersonville High School in 1987 and went on to...
Grace Janet Buikema
Sep 28, 2023
Grace Janet Buikema, age 81, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born on August 29, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Tracy and Nicholas Wiersema. Grace is also preceded in death by her husband, Peter D. Buikema; and brother-in-law, Harold De Groot. She is survived by children, Peter B. Buikema (Suzanne), Daniel Buikema (Megan),...
Nancy Duke
Sep 28, 2023
Nancy Duke, a devoted follower of Christ for more than 70 years, passed away on September 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Born in Knoxville on September 18, 1936, Nancy led a life filled with love, service and a deep faith in God.
Nancy attended UT Knoxville where she was blessed to meet her beloved husband, Ed Duke. Their...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Mitchell
Sep 26, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Ray Mitchell, age 52, passed away on September 26, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Michael Ray Mitchell and Beverly Mitchell. Chuck is survived by his wife, Ondie Mitchell; son, Cade Mitchell; mother, Beverly Mitchell; brothers, Chris Mitchell (Alisha) and Chad Mitchell; nieces, Ashlee Brinkley (Christopher) and Cara Willett (Trent);...
Dimple Watts
Sep 23, 2023
Dimple Lee Watts, age 87, of Goodlettsville passed away on September 23, 2023. Dimple was born on June 22, 1936 to the late Vestal and Ethel Mae Rippetoe.
Dimple was a people person. She loved to be with her friends and family. She loved music and enjoyed dancing. She loved to have a good time and laugh. Dimple was full...
Betty Lou Baxter Dorris
Sep 21, 2023
Betty Lou Baxter Dorris, age 88, of Hendersonville passed away on September 21, 2023. Betty was born on December 13, 1934, in Carroll County, Tennessee to the late John (Willie) and Mary Baxter.
Betty graduated from Trezevant High School in 1953. She moved to Nashville after graduation. She married Roy Dorris, and they established their home in Hendersonville. She was...
Fannie Faye Feole
Sep 20, 2023
Fannie Faye Feole age 88, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. Faye was born on July 20, 1935, to Ernest Hawkins and Maxie Hawkins in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Faye graduated Hendersonville High School in 1953, went to work at Life and Casualty Insurance and 3rd National Bank then became a stay- at- home mom and dedicated...
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