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Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Jennifer Jill Shrum

Jennifer Jill Shrum

Jan 27, 2024

Jennifer Jill Shrum, age 58 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. Jennifer was born on January 19, 1966 in Michigan City, Indiana. 

 

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, John Selke; and stepfather, Stephen Pytynia. 

 

She is survived by her mother, Susan Pytynia; children, Kevin Ransom (Erin), Megan Neeley (Christopher), and Shawn Ransom; grandchildren, Skylar, Abigail, Colson, and...

Amelia Frances Hazelett

Amelia Frances Hazelett

Jan 25, 2024

Amelia Frances Crossen Satterfield Hazelett passed away with her granddaughter by her side on Thursday, January 25, 2024.



Amelia was born on July 21, 1927, to the late Frank E Crossen and the late Esther C. Sutton Crossen, in Pikes Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.



She graduated in June of 1944 from Lehman High School, in Lehman, Pennsylvania. She graduated in August 1945...

Martha Hailey DuBose

Martha Hailey DuBose

Jan 25, 2024

Martha Leslie Hailey DuBose, 77, born June 17, 1946, of Wartrace, Tenn., died on January 25, 2024. While known by all as the exceptional writer she was, she will be missed as much for her passionate intellectualism, lifelong study of history and politics, wry social commentary, intensely articulate and pointed expression of her deeply held views, and artistic creativity. Her...

Carlos Chester "Skip" Trask, III

Carlos Chester "Skip" Trask, III

Jan 22, 2024

Carlos Chester “Skip” Trask, III, age 92 of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 after a brief illness. 

Skip had a date with the love of his life, Nancy. Mind you the date wasn’t etched in stone, at least not yet but he wouldn’t have missed it for the world. On January 22, 2024, Skip met Nancy for...

Herman Walters

Herman Walters

Jan 21, 2024

Herman Walters passed January 21st, 2024, with his wife by his side. Herman was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 2nd, 1968. That's where he spent most of his life. He and Carla had been married for 32 years and had two children, Jessica and Justin. He delivered newspapers for the Flint Journal for 20 years. He always talked about all...

Christopher Patrick O'Brien

Christopher Patrick O'Brien

Jan 17, 2024

Christopher P. O’Brien, age 84 of Goodlettsville, moved to the other side of the rainbow and into the open arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 17, 2024. 

 

Married for 61 years, Chris leaves behind his beautiful and wonderful wife, Diane; their two sons, Patrick and Chris (wife Bethany); three grandchildren, Megan, Cheyenne and Morgan; great-grandson, Kadence; step-grandchildren,...

James H. "Hack" Gilliam, Jr.

James H. "Hack" Gilliam, Jr.

Jan 17, 2024

James H. “Hack” Gilliam, Jr., age 86 of Gallatin, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2024. Hack was born on December 28, 1937 in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late James H. “Hack” Gilliam, Sr. and the late Ada Mae Autrey Gilliam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jennifer Michelle Brown

Jennifer Michelle Brown

Jan 15, 2024

Jennifer Michelle Brown, age 45 of Saint Petersburg, FL passed away January 15, 2024. She was born April 23, 1978 to the late David Brown and Sara Jean Buie-Gross.

Jennifer grew up in Jacksonville, FL and later moved to St. Petersburg, FL. She worked at Amazon.  She loved her family and she was a giving and thoughtful person. She was also...

Thomas James Griffiths

Thomas James Griffiths

Jan 15, 2024

Thomas James Griffiths, age 78 of Hendersonville, Tennessee and Kailua Kona, Hawaii, passed away January 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. 

 

Tom was born on February 26, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Thomas John Griffiths and the late Mary Lucille Andrews Griffiths. 

 

He is survived by his wife, Lois Lehmkuhl Griffiths; daughter, Kelly Griffiths Evens (Scott); grandchildren, Seger Thomas Evens...

Edward Clancy

Edward Clancy

Jan 14, 2024

Edward Clancy, age 82 of Gallatin, passed away January 14, 2024. Ed was born on March 27, 1941 in Queens, New York to the late Edward Stephen Clancy and the late Mary Agnes Little Clancy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime girlfriend, Becky.

 

Ed is survived by his brother, Robert Clancy;...

Lois Polly Dunlap

Lois Polly Dunlap

Jan 11, 2024

Lois Polly Dunlap passed away peacefully during her sleep in the wee hours of January 11, 2024, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in the company of her family. She would have been 100 years old in April. She was born during a snowstorm on April 18, 1924, in Hancock in Upper Michigan, the daughter of Thomas and Bertha Prout. She was the...

Billy Gene Hall

Billy Gene Hall

Jan 11, 2024

Billy Gene Hall, age 88 of Portland, passed away January 11, 2024. Billy was born in the Fountain Head community on August 25, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Patricia Hall; mother, Lula Sullivan; stepsister, Shirley Coop; stepbrothers, Jimmy Sullivan and Paul Sullivan; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hobdy, Gary Summers and Don Austin; and longtime in-laws,...

John Samuel Smith

John Samuel Smith

Jan 11, 2024

John S. Smith, age 93 of White House, passed away January 9, 2024. 

 

John was born on August 25, 1930 in Jericho, Arkansas to the late James and Ella Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Darlene Smith; his son, Jon Smith; and 9 siblings. 

 

He is survived by his daughters,...

Nancy Carol Hopkins

Nancy Carol Hopkins

Jan 10, 2024

Nancy Carol Hopkins, age 80 of Gallatin, passed away peacefully January 10, 2024. Nancy was born on October 26, 1943 in Sumner County, Tennessee to the late O.R. Meador and the late Angie Shrum Meador.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Meador.

 

Nancy is survived by her husband...

Michael Bryne Brush

Michael Bryne Brush

Jan 8, 2024

Loving son of Roy and Mary Brush, deceased. Survived by his wife, Patti Brush; son, Ryan Brush; stepchildren, Sean Racky, Meghan (Bernie) Rubio, Matthew (Mary Nieting) Racky and Molly (Jasin Todd) Racky; loving Papa to Michael and Mia Rubio. Loving brother of Mary Lou (Bud) Strassheim, Beverly (Grant) Berning, Frances (Ward) Shampine, Lynne (Paul) Kwak, Irene (Phil) Berner, Eileen (Jim)...

Nathaniel Wayne Hill

Nathaniel Wayne Hill

Jan 7, 2024

Nathaniel Wayne Hill, age 51 of Hendersonville, TN passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Nathan was born in Madison, TN on July 17, 1972 to Cathy Denise Howell Rippeto, whom he affectionately referred to as “Muv”. He was raised in Old Hickory, TN and attended Hunters Lane Comp High School. He later lived...

Freida H. Germany

Freida H. Germany

Jan 2, 2024

Freida H. Germany, age 89, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.She was born to the late Ruel and Lucille Traxler on May 19th, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Joe Hughes; and her second husband, Obie Germany.She...

John Richard Houdeshell

John Richard Houdeshell

Dec 31, 2023

John Richard Houdeshell, age 84 of Gallatin, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023. John was born on January 25, 1939 in Old Hickory, Tennessee to the late Franklin Eugene Houdeshell and the late Daisy Midgett Houdeshell.

 

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, John Richard Houdeshell, Jr. and his sister, Marie...

James Williams Hawkins, Jr.

James Williams Hawkins, Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

 

James William Hawkins, Jr., age 74 of Old Hickory, passed away December 27, 2023 at his home. Mr. Hawkins was born on June 7, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James William Hawkins, Sr., and Bettye Z. Jordan.

He is survived by his children, James W. Hawkins III, Kimberly Hawkins Little, Jamie Hawkins...

James Martin Kemph

James Martin Kemph

Dec 27, 2023

James “Jim” Martin Kemph, 66, passed away on December 27th, 2023, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on July, 28th, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Rosemary Kemph.Throughout his life, Jim was known for his kind heart, love of sports, and his unwavering dedication to his family.  His commitment to his family and faith were his top priorities as...

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