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Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Helen Sekera Garst

Helen Sekera Garst

May 3, 2023

Helen Sekera Garst, age 90, of Springfield, TN, died May 3, 2023. Her funeral will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023, with the Holy Rosary at 11:00 a.m., followed by visitation until her funeral mass at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Franklin, Kentucky.

Helen was born on January 6, 1933, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to the late...

Robert "Bob" Head

Robert "Bob" Head

May 3, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Head, age 81 of Gallatin, passed away May 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Gallatin, Tennessee on February 7, 1942 to the late Raymond and Edna Head. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Dayton Vaughter; and brother, Gene Vaughter.

 

He is survived by...

Jimmy Lee Murphy

Jimmy Lee Murphy

Apr 25, 2023

Jimmy Lee Murphy, age 73, of Portland, Tennessee passed away on April 25, 2023. Jimmy was born on October 14, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Jimmy and Lettie Murphy.   

Jimmy is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Pam Murphy; son, Jimmy Murphy; daughter, Andrea Hennessee; and eight grandchildren.

 

He loved Tennessee football and watching...

Mary Lois Shaw

Mary Lois Shaw

Apr 24, 2023

 

Mary Lois Shaw, age 95 of Hendersonville, passed peacefully into God’s eternal care on April 24, 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She is now forever freed from this horrible disease. Mary Lois was born on August 2, 1927 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Berkley Borders and the late Lizzie Osborne Borders.

 

She is survived...

Delva "Debbie" Watkins Pelley

Delva "Debbie" Watkins Pelley

Apr 23, 2023

 

Delva "Debbie" Jean Watkins Pelley, age 84 of Hendersonville and formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023. Debbie was born on March 14, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Oneal Bryant and Clystia Watkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Harvie Watkins, Marvin Watkins, Troy Watkins, and...

Linda Ann Ray

Linda Ann Ray

Apr 22, 2023

 

 

Linda Ann Ray, age 81 of Old Hickory passed away April 22, 2023. Linda was a lifelong resident of Old Hickory, Tennessee, born there on December 4, 1941 to the late Ray Pulley and the late Martha Gann Pulley. She was a 1959 graduate of DuPont High School and spent most of her career working for Exxon USA.

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Linda Michele Boyd

Linda Michele Boyd

Apr 22, 2023

 

Linda Michele Boyd, age 54 of Hendersonville, passed away April 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Michele was born on December 2, 1968 to Michael Donio and Linda Donio.

 

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Randy Boyd; children, Brady Boyd and Kendall Boyd; parents, Michael Donio and Linda Donio; sister, Melissa Pedigo (Jerrold); brother,...

Tammy Sue McCreary

Tammy Sue McCreary

Apr 20, 2023

Tammy Sue McCreary of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2023. Tammy was born on March 16, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to her parents Cecil D. and Judith McCreary.   

Tammy was preceded in death by her father Cecil D. McCreary and her stepsister Sandra Pryor. 

 

She is survived by her loving husband, Ricky D. Jones; her mother,...

John Robert Martin

John Robert Martin

Apr 18, 2023

John Robert Martin Sr., age 80, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on April 18, 2023. John was born on January 18, 1943 in Covington, Georgia.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Josie Dollie Martin; and brother, Dewey W. Martin.

John is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Jane Martin; children, Cathy (Scott) McCormick, John Robert Martin...

Jacqueline Rhea McLean

Jacqueline Rhea McLean

Apr 16, 2023

            Jacqueline Rhea McLean, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away Sunday April 16th, 2023, at the age of 85. The funeral service will be Monday, April 24th at First Baptist Church with visitation in the Connection Center from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at the Gallatin City Cemetery.

            Jackie grew up in Gallatin, marrying...

Bernice Young Newell

Bernice Young Newell

Apr 16, 2023

 

Bernice Young Newell, age 100 of Hendersonville passed away April 16, 2023 at her home. Bernice was born on February 7, 1923 in Ripley, Mississippi to the late Jeff and Vashti Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.H. Newell; brother and sister-in-law, Bodine and Eurora Young; and sister and brother-in-law, Waurine...

Kathie Marie Bennett

Kathie Marie Bennett

Apr 15, 2023

Kathie Marie Bennett, age 71, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on April 15, 2023. Kathie was born on March 23, 1952 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Harold J. and Kathryn Martin Beasley.   

Kathie is survived by her husband of nearly 42 years, Craig Bennett; daughter, Erin Marie Bennett Taylor; grandchildren, Cameron Jacobs and Hunter Taylor; brothers, Harold “Hal”...

Brenda Duarte Albarran

Brenda Duarte Albarran

Apr 13, 2023

Brenda Duarte Albarran, age 44 of Hendersonville, passed away April 13, 2023. Brenda was married to Salvador Mendoza Hernandez and a loving mother to Darwin, Brenda and Salvador Mendoza. Born on May 9th,1978 in Mexico to Ofelia Albarran and Alfonso Duarte. She was loved by others as she was always willing to help others. Her love for others was her...

Donald Wayne Dabbs

Donald Wayne Dabbs

Apr 9, 2023

Donald Wayne Dabbs, age 76 of White House, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home. Born February 2, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the son of the late William and Lillian Napier Dabbs.

Wayne was retired but he traveled to many cities doing residential home remodeling. Wayne enjoyed coaching kid’s sports, he had many hobbies...

Mary Marsh Stewart

Mary Marsh Stewart

Apr 6, 2023

 

After a brief battle with cancer, Mary Charles Marsh Stewart passed peacefully on April 6, 2023. Mary was born on May 1, 1955 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late Doyle Barnes Marsh and the late Ernestine Derting Marsh. She was a graduate of the 1973 Class of Hendersonville High School; Mary was the best mom, wonderful friend, and dedicated...

Malia Marie Marshall

Malia Marie Marshall

Mar 31, 2023

 

Malia Marie Marshall, age 21 of Gallatin, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2023. Malia was born on November 17, 2001 in Hendersonville, Tennessee to Gabriel Marshall and Cindy Marshall.

 

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Johnnie B. Johnson and Willis Terry Johnson. Malia is survived by her parents, Cindy Marshall and Gabriel Marshall; grandparents, David...

Gary Robert McKeighen

Gary Robert McKeighen

Mar 26, 2023

 

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Gary Robert McKeighen, loving husband, brother, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 75 in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Gary was born on September 25, 1947, in Akron, Ohio to Harold “Mac” and Mildred “Millie” (Brake) McKeighen. Mac’s career with BFGoodrich took the family around the world, affording Gary the opportunity...

Patti Sue Burnett

Patti Sue Burnett

Mar 24, 2023

Patti Sue Burnett, age 66, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on March 24, 2023. Patti was born the late Al and Sue McDaniel on March 7, 1957 in Prince George, Maryland.   

Patti is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Joey) Kelly; son, Danny (Lisa) Burnett; grandchildren, Braedon Kelly, Jasmine Burnett, Kylee Burnett, and Lyssa Burnett; two great-grandchildren; and her sister,...

Ona Darlene Jones

Ona Darlene Jones

Mar 23, 2023

 

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Ona Darlene Jones passed away at age 64 in Gallatin, TN. Darlene was born on January 18, 1959 in Tampa, Florida to Jack Hood and Barbara Roiz.  

She was preceded in death by her father Jack, her mother Barbara, and her son Jason.

She is survived by her daughter Nicole, her husband Tony...

Cheryl Galbreath

Cheryl Galbreath

Mar 19, 2023

 

Cheryl Galbreath, age 76 of Goodlettsville, passed away March 19, 2023 at her home. Cheryl was born on August 17, 1946 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Jim and Pearl Finley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, R. L. Jones; and her brother, Jimmy Finley.

 

She is survived by her...

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