Obituaries

May 11, 2025

Obituary is pending.

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 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 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...

Apr 19, 2025

Leonard Ray Tucker, Sr., known to his friends and family as Ray, 79, of Hendersonville, Tennessee died Saturday, April 19, 2025. Ray was born October 19, 1945. He grew up in Centerville, Tennessee, a son of the late Alton and Minnie Tucker. Ray, his brothers and sister grew up on a farm by the Duck River.

Ray married Patricia Hope Finchum...

Apr 18, 2025

David C. Lind, born on March 10, 1961, departed this life on April 18, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

A proud graduate of Irvington High School in Fremont, California, David carried the values of hard work and dedication throughout his life. He was...

Apr 14, 2025

Robert Norman Davis passed peacefully at Hendersonville Hospital, April 14, 2025. Bob was born July 30, 1938, to Geraldine Elizabeth (Sliker) Davis and Norman DuBois Davis in Plainfield, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Stephen Smith.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Elizabeth Ann (Paine) Davis, his three children from his marriage to Barbara,...

Apr 6, 2025

James Ronald "Ronnie" Capps, age 86, passed away on April 6, 2025. Ronnie was born on March 16, 1939 to the late Malachi Wilson "Dub" Capps and Anna Lee Capps in Greenfield, Tennessee.

Growing up in Greenfield, he attended Greenfield High School, where he lettered in multiple sports and was honored as Mr. Greenfield High School.

At the young age of 18,...

Apr 5, 2025

Apr 4, 2025

Monika Elfrieda Manning, born on February 28, 1952, in Nuremberg, Germany, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Monika’s life was one marked by kindness, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of language and nature.

Monika attended college in Nuremberg where she dedicated her studies to linguistics, a passion that would lead her to become fluent...

Apr 2, 2025

Jess Waynick passed away peacefully at the Heritage of Brentwood on April 2, 2025. He was born in Clarksville, TN and retired back to Hendersonville, TN, but truly loved the 40 years he lived, worked and built a family in Chicago. His spirit carries on through his wife, son, and many adoring family members and friends. He will join in...