OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Arnold Milton Smith

Arnold Milton Smith

Apr 8, 2019

Arnold "Smitty" Smith, age 79 of Portland, passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 in the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Arnold was born in Schenectady, NY on Sunday February 18, 1940, son of Everette Milton and Cordia Mae Arnold Smith.  Arnold worked as a leathersmith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara Dutcher and a brother Buck...

William Otis Lile

William Otis Lile

Apr 5, 2019

William Otis Lile age 67 of Franklin, KY  passed away on Friday April 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born June 10, 1951 in Hardyville, KY. Mr. Lile was the son of Willie Hugh and Prudie Jane Heath Lile. William was one of 13 children.  He was a brick layer and a Veteran of the US Air Force. He was preceded...

"Smoke" Gary Lloyd Crossett Sr.

"Smoke" Gary Lloyd Crossett Sr.

Mar 29, 2019

Gary "Smoke" Crossett, age 73 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Friday March 29th, 2019 from his long battle with cancer. Smoke lived out his dream to be on a stage and to entertain the people in front of him and to see the world. He was a funny guy and a prankster who was always ready to tell a...

Jimmie Dale Harrison

Jimmie Dale Harrison

Mar 28, 2019

Jimmie Dale Harrison, age 75 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served in the US Army and attended Holiday Heights Baptist Church. He was a man who enjoyed working and family. He was always tinkering with lawnmowers and fixing cars. What he loved the most was...

"Dee Dee" Danita Dawn Williams Gallagher

"Dee Dee" Danita Dawn Williams Gallagher

Mar 28, 2019

Danita Dawn “Dee Dee” Williams, age 60 of Gallatin, TN, passed away Thursday, March 29th, 2019 at home. Born May 6, 1958, she was a blessing to all who knew her. She had a love for music and her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Williams; mother, Janice Kronk; and sister, Kimberly Key. She is...

Virginia Eileen Brown

Virginia Eileen Brown

Mar 28, 2019

Virginia Eileen Brown was born September 13, 1923, in Decatur, IL, and passed away on March 28, 2019, at home in Hendersonville, TN. She was the daughter of Salvin and Eva Botoner Hurt.  Mrs. Brown was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church in Blue Mound, IL. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Hamilton. Survived by sons, Kent Brown...

James Daniel Holder

James Daniel Holder

Mar 26, 2019

James Daniel Holder, age 77 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Dan was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the owner of Holder Family Fun Center and was an avid boater and gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and D. B. Holder. He is survived by his wife of 34...

Allen Dorris Curtis, Sr.

Allen Dorris Curtis, Sr.

Mar 25, 2019

Allen Dorris Curtis, Sr., age 81 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019. Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. A man of many interests and endeavors, he especially loved golf, dancing, tractors and spending time with his grandchildren. In high school he played basketball and was football team captain; earning a scholarship to Tennessee...

Katy Danielle Thibodeaux

Katy Danielle Thibodeaux

Mar 24, 2019

Katy Danielle Thibodeaux, age 30 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Katy was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Wilson Scott and Wilbert Thibodeaux. She is survived by her son, Carter Thibodeaux; parents, Ricky and Cindy Thibodeaux; brother, Chris Thibodeaux; sister, Amanda “Punki” Thibodeaux; nephew, Cody Johnson; grandparents,...

Justin Daniel Nissen

Justin Daniel Nissen

Mar 23, 2019

Justin Daniel Nissen, age 29 of Hendersonville, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, March 22, 2019. Justin loved Jesus, his daughter Hannah, his new bride Amber Warren, and iced coffee. He graduated from Beech Senior High School and was near graduation from Volunteer State Community College (Associate’s Degree in Business). His longest...

Lori Diane Jarrell

Lori Diane Jarrell

Mar 23, 2019

Lori Diane Jarrell was born January 19, 1960 in Glendale, CA and she passed away on Saturday March 23, 2019 at her residence in Gallatin at the age of 59. Lori was the daughter of Alton Venard Jarrell and Mary Janette Cummings Hendrix.  She was preceded in death by her parents and youngest sister, Cynthia Ann Briscoe.  Lori was retired from her life-long...

Paul Howard Shoulders

Paul Howard Shoulders

Mar 22, 2019

Paul Howard Shoulders, age 72 of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Paul was retired from the United Methodist Publishing House After 39.5 years of service. He was an avid boater, fisherman and hunter. He was a former member of the Nashville Corvette Club. After retirement, he enjoyed shooting sporting clays. He is preceded in death by...

Charles Welch

Charles Welch

Mar 22, 2019

Charles Welch, age 88 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Charles was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a devoted husband to his wife of 65 years, Mary Irene. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, was a member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He was a...

Beth Cook Stites

Beth Cook Stites

Mar 19, 2019

Beth Carlyn Cook Stites, age 84, of Pleasant View, and formerly of Hendersonville, TN, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at NHC in Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 12 noon at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hendersonville. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday from 4:00pm -8:00pm and again...

Danyell Rhae Gavlick

Danyell Rhae Gavlick

Mar 13, 2019

Danyell Rhae Gavlick was born in Nashville, TN on June 7, 1985 and she passed away at her residence in White House, TN on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the age of 33. Danyell was the daughter of Michael Ray Gavlick, Sr and Penelope Parker Davenport.   Survivors include son, Chance Jones of White House, father, Michael Ray Gavlick, Sr of Nashville;...

Lance Arthur Blough

Lance Arthur Blough

Mar 8, 2019

Lance Arthur Blough was born March 30, 1961 in South Bend, IN and he passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at his residence in Lafayette at the age of 57.  Mr. Blough was the son of Devon E. and Dorothy J. Whalen Blough.  He was an auto body repairman and a member of the Lafayette United Methodist Church. Mr....

William Edward Spurlin

William Edward Spurlin

Mar 6, 2019

William Edward Spurlin, age 73 of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from Trinity Industries after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Inez Spurlin; parents, Edward and Gladys Spurlin; and his sister, Frances Seargent. He is survived by his daughter,...

"Jim" James F. Whitney Jr.

"Jim" James F. Whitney Jr.

Mar 6, 2019

James “Jim” F. Whitney, Jr. age 71 passed away peacefully at his home in Hendersonville, TN on March 6, 2019. Jim is preceded in death by his mother Mary Jane Ragsdale Whitney of Nashville, TN; father James F. Whitney, Sr. of Omaha, NE; sister Joy Whitney Walker of Nashville TN; and long-time girlfriend Elizabeth “BJ” Dodge originally from Onieda, NY....

Angelo Joseph Apa

Angelo Joseph Apa

Mar 5, 2019

Angelo Joseph Apa, age 90, was born on November 12, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on March 5, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta Apa; parents, Frank and Josephine Apa; siblings, Tony Apa, Ann Spero, Catherine (Kitty) Apa and Dolly Apa. He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Apa Walker;...

Rachel Ann Officer

Rachel Ann Officer

Mar 3, 2019

Rachel Ann Officer was born August 25, 1943 in Gamaliel, KY and she passed away at her residence in Gallatin on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 75. Rachel was the daughter of Bird Anderson and Beulah Davis Scott.  She retired from TRW plant in Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband , Milas Officer,...

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