OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Sheila Renée Gallant

Sheila Renée Gallant

Aug 13, 2024

Sheila Renée Gallant, age 62 of Portland, passed away August 13, 2024. Sheila was born on November 25, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia to the late James M. Feltner and the late Lillian F. Dulworth. 

 

Survivors include her daughter, Lauren Ashley Coile; granddaughter, Haniah Coile; sister, Joyce Mays; and her best friends, Debbie Lauderback and Leslie Godfrey. 

 

Sheila was a member of First...

Betty Murdock

Betty Murdock

Aug 13, 2024

Betty Sue Murdock, age 82 of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024. Betty was born on February 14, 1942 in Trenton, Kentucky to the late Paul Clair Sisk and the late Estelle Robertson Sisk. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Murdock, Sr.; her sisters, Eleanor Brown (Jim) and Gayle Willis;...

James Roy Carter

James Roy Carter

Aug 11, 2024

James Roy Carter, age 59 of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2024. James was born on October 29, 1964 in Joplin, Missouri to C.B. and Sally Carter. Even though he was born in Missouri, he was a Kansas son, born and raised. 

James and his family are/were very talented musicians. He was a very talented guitarist and enjoyed all...

John Lewis Allen III

John Lewis Allen III

Aug 10, 2024

John Lewis Allen III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on August 10, 2024, at the age of 75. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who cherished him. John was born on May 18, 1949, and devoted a significant part of his life to serving his country...

Joseph W. Shannon

Joseph W. Shannon

Aug 3, 2024

Joseph W. Shannon, our loving and generous father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on August 3, 2024 at the age of 98 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee. He will be missed greatly and his memory treasured by his many family members and friends.

 Born on July 20, 1926 in Greenwich, Connecticut, Joseph was the son of the late...

Sheriff Roy "Sonny" Weatherford

Sheriff Roy "Sonny" Weatherford

Aug 2, 2024

Roy “Sonny” Wilson Weatherford III was born on June 14, 1959. He was married to the love of his life, Tammy, for twenty-four years, and was a loving father to Michael and Dustin. His grandchildren, Jemma, Gunner, Bella, and Keagan were the light of his life and their “Pap” was the light of theirs. His life’s purpose was service to...

Ruth Ann Brewington

Ruth Ann Brewington

Jul 30, 2024

Ruth Ann Brewington, age 78 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 at her home. Ruth was born on January 21, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ione and Allan Ruch. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Brewington; and her brother, Dennis Ruch. 

She is survived by her sons, Danny...

Sammy Collins

Sammy Collins

Jul 26, 2024

Sammy L. Collins, age 89 of Cross Plains, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2024. Sammy was born in Waynesboro, TN on September 14, 1934 to the late Luiza Attkisson and the late John Armstrong Collins.

In addition to his parents, Sammy was preceded in death by his brother, Bernie Collins; sister, Beatrice Johnson (Ira); granddaughter, April Rich; and...

Howard W. Carter

Howard W. Carter

Jul 23, 2024

Howard W. Carter, age 86 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully July 23, 2024 surrounded by his wife of 67 years, Peggy and his family.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Leander and Opal Carter and sister, Sandra Carter.

He is survived by his children, Angela Carter Kimbrough, Tony (Allyson), Troy (Lisa), and Tracy (Missy). He was a special granddaddy to...

Judith Ann Kisler

Judith Ann Kisler

Jul 22, 2024

Judith (Judy) Ann Kisler passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 79. She is now in the arms of our loving God. Judy was born on February 17, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John Wales and Evelyn Hoyer. 

 

She lived in many places over the years but spent the last 22 years of...

Joy Ann Sloan

Joy Ann Sloan

Jul 20, 2024

Joy Ann Spears Sloan, 77, passed away July, 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Joy is survived in life by her loving husband of 42 years Raymond, her daughter Lauree (husband Kenny) Sayne and their daughter Zandalee, her son William (wife Joy) Martin and their children Eric, Justin (wife Callie), Mariya, and Lexi, and their 7 grandchildren, her daughter Jennifer Nickerson...

Linda Olson

Linda Olson

Jul 15, 2024

Linda Olson, 66, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on July 15, 2024. Born September 27th, 1957, she was a devoted wife, mother, Mimi, daughter, sister & friend.

 

 Linda dedicated her life to her husband, Gary, and found joy in her role as Mimi to her grandson, Kohen, and to her children, Lindsey and Derrick. She is survived by her husband, Gary;...

Millie Napoli

Millie Napoli

Jul 14, 2024

Millie Napoli, 85, a long time resident of Gallatin, Tennessee and formerly of New York City and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, passed away comfortably on July 14, 2024. 

Millie held several jobs in New York City, even working in the Empire State Building. Later, she was a successful realtor in Queens. Millie started a new life and career in Tennessee in...

Willie "Billy" Parker

Willie "Billy" Parker

Jul 14, 2024

Willie "Billy" Parker, born on January 1, 1965, bid farewell to his earthly journey on July 14, 2024, at his home in White House, Tennessee. He was known for his remarkable career as General Production Manager at Tyson for over 24 years. Billy's warm and loving nature touched the lives of many, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished...

Robert "Bobby" Fischer

Robert "Bobby" Fischer

Jul 14, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Buskaveta Fischer, age 83, of Hendersonville, TN, passed at home on Sunday, surrounded by his wife and family. Bobby was a beloved resident of Hendersonville for 61 years, where he built a life filled with love, community service, and education. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Patty; his two sons, Adam (Susan) and Alex...

Piper Elliott

Piper Elliott

Jul 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Piper Kay Elliott, who was taken tragically from us on July 13, 2024 at the age of seven. She brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her kind heart, radiant smile, love of all life and boundless curiosity. Though her time with us was too short, the...

David Robert Walrath

David Robert Walrath

Jul 13, 2024

David Robert Walrath, age 71 of Bethpage, TN passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was born in Hornell, New York on January 1, 1953 to Robert Levi Walrath and Anne Elizabeth Lehto.

David was preceded in death by both of his parents, a baby sister, Debbie; and both sets of grandparents. He is survived by his wife...

Laurie Wilson Gray

Laurie Wilson Gray

Jul 11, 2024

Laurie Beth Wilson Gray, age 68 of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024. Laurie was born on December 20, 1955 in Nashville, TN to the late Rev. E. Courtney Wilson and the late Betty Lorraine Roberts Wilson. 

She is survived by her sons, Jared Gray (Alexandra) of Midland, MI and Jesse Gray (Allison) of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Ezra, Liam, Memphis,...

Charles L. "Chuck" Sherrill, Jr.

Charles L. "Chuck" Sherrill, Jr.

Jul 11, 2024

Charles Leonard “Chuck” Sherrill, Jr., age 62 of Nashville, passed away July 11, 2024.

A lifelong Nashvillian, Chuck was born on December 8, 1961 to the late Charles Leonard Sherrill, Sr. and the late Sadira Ernestine Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eli Matthew Sherrill and his sister, Annette Carletta Langston. 

Chuck is survived...

Betty Nell Draughon-Simpson

Betty Nell Draughon-Simpson

Jul 8, 2024

Betty Nell Draughon Simpson, age 75, of Portland, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was a kind and precious soul who loved big. Her family was her heart. 

Betty was born on February 27,1949 in Robertson County. She graduated from East Robertson High School. Betty was employed by...

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