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Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Richard "Rick" Dean Harding

Richard "Rick" Dean Harding

Sep 28, 2021

Richard “Rick” Dean Harding, age 69, of Gallatin, TN passed away on September 28, 2021. Rick was born on February 2, 1952 in Aledo Illinois to the late William Harding Jr. and Mary Lawson. Rick was a graduate of Moline High School. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother, William Harding; sister, Mona Harding;...

Walter Edward Hemingway

Walter Edward Hemingway

Sep 26, 2021

Walter Edward Hemingway, age 89, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away September 26th at his home. He was born on March 15, 1932, in Farmington Maine, the son of Frank W. and Sadie M. (Stoddard) Hemingway. He graduated from Farmington High School and went on to serve his country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War....

Billy G. Devasher

Billy G. Devasher

Sep 23, 2021

Billy G. DeVasher, age 93 of Hendersonville, was welcomed by the Lord into his Heavenly home on September 23, 2021. He finished his incredible life strongly after a short battle with COVID-19 and now has joined the love of his life for seventy-seven years, Dorothy “Dot” DeVasher. He was a healthy, active, and productive ninety-three year old who exercised at...

Deborah Layne Johnson

Deborah Layne Johnson

Sep 23, 2021

Deborah Layne Johnson, 46, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Gallatin. Deborah was born on February 11, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late James Pritchett, and Sandra Entrekin. She was the most beautiful, radiant, joyful person, bringing those qualities into everyone's life she encountered. Overflowing with love, she would do anything for anyone, and...

David "Danny" Roger Choate

David "Danny" Roger Choate

Sep 21, 2021

David “Danny” Roger Choate, 64, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Portland, TN. David Choate was born on February 19, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Robert Choate and Agnes Choate. David was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was an avid fisherman and will be missed by many. In addition to...

Thomas Lionel Kessler

Thomas Lionel Kessler

Sep 21, 2021

In loving memory of Thomas Lionel Kessler born December of 1937, age 83 of Hendersonville TN, passed away on September 21, 2021. Tommy loved being outdoors enjoying all of nature’s wonders and walking every day. He also enjoyed long conversations especially of times gone by and absolutely loved spending time with his great grandchildren. Tommy was always such a hard...

Maria Cortez

Maria Cortez

Sep 19, 2021

Maria Cortez, 74, of White House, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Maria Cortez was born on August 4, 1947, in Tejutla, Chalatenango, in El Salvador, to Julio Hernandez and Antonia Hernandez. Maria was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Maria is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Mario...

Sherri Birdwell

Sherri Birdwell

Sep 19, 2021

Sherri Birdwell, 54, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Hartsville, TN. Sherri was born on July 13, 1967 in Gallatin, Tennessee She is survived by her daughter, Tierra Birdwell of Gallatin; mother, Linda Cross Rittenberry of Hartsville; grandchildren, Kyron Birdwell and Kobey Birdwell; and former husband, Andy Birdwell. Sherri is preceded in death by her father, Robert Rittenberry and...

Johanna Elizabeth Barendse

Johanna Elizabeth Barendse

Sep 18, 2021

Johanna (Jana) Elizabeth Barendse, 59, passed away at her home in Hendersonville, TN on September 18, 2021 surrounded by her husband, daughter and sister. Jana was born August 28, 1962 in Lady Grey, South Africa. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacobus (Koos) Paulus Nel and Jacoba (Koba) Elizabeth Stella Nel. She is survived by her husband Andre...

Caldwell Hancock

Caldwell Hancock

Sep 14, 2021

Caldwell Hancock, age 71 of Madison, passed away September 14, 2021. Mr. Hancock was born on May 21, 1950 in Nashville, TN to the late William Hancock and the late Peggy Moss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lee Hancock Farrar and his brother, John Moss. Caldwell is survived by his wife, Gail...

Mrs. Patricia Louise Ryan

Mrs. Patricia Louise Ryan

Sep 13, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Louise Ryan, age 83, of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at NHC Sumner Place. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, William (Bill) James Ryan; two daughters, Sherbie Daphane Hudgins Holder and Shamra Arlyn Hudgins Winford; a son, Terence “Terry” Wayne Hudgins; daughter in law, Tammy Hudgins; and several...

Harry Clarence Hadley Jr.

Harry Clarence Hadley Jr.

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. Harry Clarence Hadley, Jr., age 86, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, died on September 12, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Portland. Harry was born on November 1, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Harry Clarence Hadley, Sr. and Clementine Hadley. Harry was a gifted Piano Technician and spent many years improving his craft. He was also a Christian and loved...

Judy N. Brown

Judy N. Brown

Sep 12, 2021

Judy N. Brown, age 72 of Gallatin, TN and formerly of Union Grove, AL, passed away September 12, 2021. Judy was born on December 21, 1948 in Hamilton, Alabama to the late J.W and Maudie Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Young. She is survived by her children, Jana Ballweber (husband...

James Francis Driesch Sr.

James Francis Driesch Sr.

Sep 9, 2021

Remembering the Life Of James F. Driesch, Sr. April 2, 1923 - September 9, 2021 "No one you love is ever truly lost." - Ernest Hemingway James Francis Driesch, Sr. was born on April 2,1923 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River and passed away in Gallatin, Tennessee on September 9, 2021, after spending many of his...

Raymond Barger

Raymond Barger

Sep 8, 2021

Raymond Barger, age 71 of Hendersonville, passed away September 8, 2021. Mr. Barger was born on September 24, 1949 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Cindy Barger. He was a wonderful father and grandfather; he was also a proud truck driver for almost 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Barger; sons, Ray Barger (Darlene),...

William "Bill" David Hasty Jr.

William "Bill" David Hasty Jr.

Sep 6, 2021

William "Bill" David Hasty, Jr., 79, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on September 6, 2021, in Gallatin. Bill was born on January 31, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William Hasty and Nora Hasty. William graduated from East High School in East Nashville. He had a career as a truck driver for over 30 years. He also coached youth...

John Larry Cundall

John Larry Cundall

Sep 6, 2021

John Larry Cundall, age 82 of Gallatin, passed away unexpectedly on Labor Day, September 6, 2021, just 11 days shy of his 83rd birthday. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow ‘Dink’ & Jean Cundall; and sister, Glenda Cook. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Charlene Cundall; children, Kelly (Marty) Goodman of Huntsville, Alabama, Leslie...

Joseph Mitchell Kupiszewski

Joseph Mitchell Kupiszewski

Sep 4, 2021

Joseph Mitchell Kupiszewski, age 75 of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Evelyn Kupiszewski and his sister, Roberta Schweig. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Suzanne Joseph Kupiszewski; son, Joseph Steven Kupiszewski; daughters, Deanne Marie Kupiszewski and...

Joyce Woodard

Joyce Woodard

Sep 4, 2021

Joyce Woodard, age 79 of Gallatin, passed away September 4, 2021. Joyce was born on January 10, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Floyd and Lorene Harrison. She is survived by her children, Donna Desheles, Melissa McCoy (Chris) and Darryl Woodard (Wendy); step-children, Marc Fox and Kim Robinson; grandchildren, Chris Lord, Jason Lord (Laura), Logan Donahue (Mallaurie), Cody Woodard...

Ethel Mai Craighead

Ethel Mai Craighead

Sep 3, 2021

Ethel Mai Craighead, age 94, of Madison passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was retired from the Tennessean after 38 years service. She was a former member of the Martha Baptist Church. Ethel enjoyed Bingo, game shows and loved Elvis. She was a feisty strong willed person who loved her family. She is preceded in death by her...

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