Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.
Mary Bradford Purnell
May 5, 2025
Mary Bradford Purnell was born to Arthur and Mazie Bradford on August 19, 1952 in Georgia. After settling in TN, she met Joel Purnell. They moved to Portland, TN, where they joined New Hope Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Dennis Page, Pastor. They were married on February 6, 2002 and were together until her last day.
Mary was a...
Carolyn Jeanette Hess
May 5, 2025
Carolyn Jeanette Hess, born September 25, 1937, in Michigan to Garrett and Yolanda Everson, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025.
A devoted mother, Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family. She was the proud mother of ten children: Debbie Ford, Joanne Perkins, Vera Atkins, Tim Blount, Laurie Porath, Ron Blount, Sherry McCallister, Teresa Zackery, Karen Ferrantelli, and Fred Hess.
Her legacy continues...
Melissa Hood
May 1, 2025
Melissa Davis Hood, a beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. She fought courageously against breast cancer. She was born on December 23, 1964 in Louisville, KY, and was preceded in death by her father, Rex Davis, and her mother, Rosalind Davis. She is survived by her husband, Robin Everett...
James Kenneth Aanderud
Apr 30, 2025
"The Mighty Viking" James Kenneth Aanderud (Jim) age 81 of Bethpage and formerly of Hendersonville passed away on April 30, 2025.
He was born in Portland, Oregon to Erwin and Lucille Aanderud on October 6, 1943. He grew up in Hoquiam, Washington on a cranberry farm. He was married to Dobbie Sue Hughes Aanderud on January 27, 1989. Jim was a...
Daniel A. "Danny" Ellis
Apr 28, 2025
Daniel A. "Danny" Ellis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away on April 28, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born on September 9, 1972, in Madison, Tennessee, Danny made a lasting impact on all who knew him throughout his life.
After graduating from Wurzburg American High School in Germany,...
Tommy D. Copeland
Apr 27, 2025
Graveside Services will be conducted on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at Mapleview Cemtery in Smyrna, TN.
James Allen Silcox
Apr 26, 2025
James Allen Silcox, age 59 of Westmoreland, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 26, 2025.
James was born February 6, 1966 in Gallatin, TN to the late William and Lorraine Silcox.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Keller and Chris Silcox.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lorena Silcox; brothers, Larry...
Gloria Darlene Wright
Apr 26, 2025
Gloria Darlene Wright, age 74 of Hendersonville, passed away April 26, 2025. Darlene was born on July 5, 1950 in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Oliver; sister, Joyce Oliver; brother, Marvin Oliver, Dale Oliver, and Donnie Oliver; daughter, Stacey Mummert; son, Anthony Wright; ; brother-in-law, Larry Wright.
Darlene is survived by her husband of 40 years,...
Reeda Louann Hutton
Apr 22, 2025
Louann Hutton, age 67 of Gallatin, passed away April 22, 2025. Louann was born on February 19, 1958 in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Harvey Reed Parks and the late Nannilu Naomi Cherry Parks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Paula Parks; and her fiance', Gary Williams.She survived by her children, Reed Farley (Kristin)...
Michaela Lee Varsakelis
Apr 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of a precious life taken too soon.
Michaela Varsakelis died on April 20, 2025 at her home in Gallatin after sustaining fatal injuries.
Michaela was a caring mother and loving daughter and sister. She loved music and was always smiling. She did not deserve to be taken from her family...
Sandra Wright Upton
Apr 20, 2025
Sandra Wright Upton, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1946, in Florence, Alabama, Sandra was a proud graduate of Coffee High School. Throughout her life, she was known for her vibrant personality and was affectionately dubbed "Fancy" by her...
David Willis Gill
Apr 19, 2025
David Willis Gill, age 64 of Nashville, passed away April 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in Gallatin City Cemetery.
Leonard Joseph Kroeger, Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Leonard "Len" Joseph Kroeger Junior, born December 7, 1944, passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his family who loved, respected, and cherished him throughout his life.
Len is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Diana Kroeger; his devoted and loving daughter, Andrea Michelle Dyer (Brian Dyer); his devoted and loving son, Leonard Jeffrey Kroeger (Kelly Kroeger); and...
Martha Buskirk Hellmann
Apr 14, 2025
Martha Buskirk Hellmann, Age 100, of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Martha was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Charles B Hellmann and her beloved sisters, Virginia Duley and Barbara Schneider. She is survived by her six children, Susan (Ed) Emberson. Sally Korty, Linda (Don) Krause, Chip (Janice) Hellmann, Barbara(Ray) Bumblis, Beth Hellmann, seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great- grandchildren. Martha...
Jacky Dean "Jack" Heath
Apr 14, 2025
Jacky Dean Heath, affectionately known as “Jack,” age 84, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 5, 1941, in Goodlettsville, TN, he was the eldest of four children to the late Walter and Irene Heath. A proud graduate of Goodlettsville High School, Class of 1960, he was a standout...
Shannon Murray Hixson
Apr 13, 2025
Shannon Murray Hixson, age 59 of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025 at his home. Shannon was born in Salina, Kansas to the late Walter H. Hixson, Sr. and Linda Faye Fritschka.
In addition to his father, Shannon was preceded in death by his step-father, John A. Fritschka, Jr.; brother, Timothy Hixson; and sister, Malinda Hixson.
Shannon is survived by...
Crystal Lee Summers
Apr 13, 2025
Crystal Lee Summers, age 53 of Bethpage, passed away April 13, 2025. Crystal was born on July 1, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Bobby Houston Gregory and Carolyn Louise Gregory.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy Summers; children, Anthony Miller (Hollie) and Lindsey Odell (Bryan); grandchildren, Bailey Miller, Nolan Miller, Mallie Miller, and Baby Girl Miller; her mother,...
Sherry Lynn Tiedt
Apr 11, 2025
Sherry L. Tiedt, age 78 of Gallatin, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at her home. Sherry was born on February 27, 1947 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late George and Elizabeth Brannan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Wood; grandson, Nicholas Fowler; and siblings, Nancy Taylor, Eddie Brannan, and Rodney Brannan.
She...
Robert Leon McCoin
Apr 9, 2025
Robert Leon McCoin, age 79 of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away after an extended illness on April 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nashville, TN on June 27, 1945 the son of Drewie Estill McCoin and Francis Clorene Long McCoin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kerry Michelle McCoin.
After he...
Howard Eugene Espravnik
Apr 4, 2025
Howard Eugene Espravnik, also known as “Mr. E.” to his students, age 69 of Gallatin, passed away peacefully April 4, 2025 at his home. Howard was born on April 13, 1955 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Marie and James Espravnik. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Espravnik.
Howard grew up on the...
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