OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Darrell Wayne Ramsey

Darrell Wayne Ramsey

Sep 5, 2018

Darrell Wayne Ramsey was born July 1, 1971 in Murfreesboro Tn and he passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Adolphus KY at the age of 47.  He was the son of David Olen and Nina Dean Key Ramsey.  Mr. Ramsey was a caregiver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Ramsey, parents and brother, Danny Ramsey....

Donald Max Drake

Donald Max Drake

Sep 2, 2018

Donald Max Drake was born March 1, 1931 in Hamden, Ohio and he passed away on September 2, 2018 at Sumner Regional Medical Center at the age of 87.  Mr. Drake was the son of Julian Bernard and Alyce Roberta Barlow Drake.  He was a door salesman, small business owner, and a Veteran of the US Navy. He was preceded...

Barbara Joan Cruz

Barbara Joan Cruz

Sep 2, 2018

Barbara Joan Cruz, age 78 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 2. Barbara was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed tending to her flower garden and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Madge Puckett Mullins; brother, Donald Mullins and sister, Faye Cox. She is survived by her children, David Cruz and Laurie...

Linda Jean Meador

Linda Jean Meador

Aug 30, 2018

Linda Jean Meador, age 78 of Portland, passed away on Thursday, August 30 at Gallatin Health Care Center. Her graveside service will be on Wednesday, September 5 at 10am at Gallatin City Cemetery.

Lawrence Bradley Grafton

Lawrence Bradley Grafton

Aug 30, 2018

Lawrence Bradley Grafton, age 61 of Hendersonville, passed away on Thursday, August 30. Lawrence was a loving husband and father who loved golf and fishing with his father and uncle. He was a warehouse manager for Advanced Auto Parts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Grafton. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Barbara Jean;...

Nancy Brimm Chambers

Nancy Brimm Chambers

Aug 30, 2018

Nancy Ann Brimm Chambers, age 91 of Hendersonville, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William P. Chambers; her parents, Gilmer Sanders and Queen Hazard Brimm; and 2 sisters, Gene Floyd and Lucy (Toots) Cosby Brimm. Nancy is survived by her son, Bill (Letitia) Chambers; her daughter, Kathy Chambers (David) Lovelace; a...

Charles Frederick "Rick" Richards

Charles Frederick "Rick" Richards

Aug 29, 2018

Charles Frederick “Rick” Richards, age 69 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 29. Rick was a hard-working Christian man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. After working in the machine industry since 1970, he retired from the Nashville Machine Company as General Manager. He proudly served in the US Navy from...

Annie Marie Willams

Annie Marie Willams

Aug 22, 2018

Annie Marie Williams was born March 19, 1928 in Cross Plains, TN and she passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her residence in Portland at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of Johnny Virgil and Vollie Clamary Brown Long.  Mrs. Williams was a business owner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Williams, son, Joel...

Norman Dennis Urschel

Norman Dennis Urschel

Aug 22, 2018

Norman Dennis Urschel, age 73 of Gallatin, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Norman was the most kind, gentle and loving man. He was married 38 years to his loving wife, Barbara. Together they shared many years of love and happiness surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his spare...

Kathleen Elizabeth Griffith

Kathleen Elizabeth Griffith

Aug 21, 2018

Born on May 12, 1959, the daughter of Calvin and Blanche "Jean" Kerridge Keefer, Kathy spent her entire adult life caring for and healing others.  Sadly she lost her own fight for life on Aug 21, 2018, after an extended illness.    She married the love of her life, John Griffith, having no children of their own a true blessing came...

Melvin Dean Burlison

Melvin Dean Burlison

Aug 20, 2018

Melvin Dean Burlison, Jr. age 52 of Mt. Juliet passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at The Bridge at Highland in Portland.  He was the son of Melvin Dean Burlison, Sr. and Mary Louise Quinn McGlasson. Mr. Melvin was disabled and a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Mt. Juliet. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Louise McGlasson,...

Billy Joe Diggs

Billy Joe Diggs

Aug 14, 2018

Billy Joe Diggs age 74 of Greenbrier passed away at his residence in Greenbrier on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.  He was born in Dyersburg, TN to Jessie Elmore and Mae Pearl James Diggs.  He was in the HVAC business. Survivors include three sons, Brian Joe Diggs of Greenbrier, Sandy Jay Diggs of Lebanon and David William Diggs of LaVergne, two...

Carolyn Bearden Cox

Carolyn Bearden Cox

Aug 13, 2018

Carolyn Bearden Cox passed away on August 13, 2018 at NHC Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Bearden Sr. and Willie Lollar Bearden; sister, Roberta Tucker; and brother, Claude Bearden, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth W Cox; daughters, Claudia McGill (Bob) and Melissa Hinson (David); three grandchildren, Andrew McGill, Macgregor...

Randall Keith Morgan

Randall Keith Morgan

Aug 6, 2018

Randall Keith Morgan of Portland was born November 17, 1953 in Louisville, KY and he passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his residence in Portland at the age of 64.​ Randall was the son of Edward Rudolph and Ramona Joyce Sandusky Morgan.  He was a welder and a member of the Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church. ​ He was preceded in...

James Dillard Stevens

James Dillard Stevens

Jul 31, 2018

James Dillard Stevens age 85 of Portland passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in the Westmoreland Healthcare and Rehab.  He was born in Franklin, TN on April 28, 1933 to the late Walter Stevens and Anna Tucker Stevens.  He was married to Betty Jean Stevens who preceded him in death.  Mr. Stevens was a landscaper. Survivors include sons, James...

Violet Oleane Winter

Violet Oleane Winter

Jul 30, 2018

Violet Oleane Winter was born October 30, 1930 in Bethpage TN and she passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Westmoreland Health and Rehab at the age of 87. Violet was the daughter of Samuel A. Escue and Martha Carter Escue.  She was married to Horest Winter who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her daughters, Cindy Winter...

Judith Ann Vreeburg

Judith Ann Vreeburg

Jul 30, 2018

Judith Ann Vreeburg was born in Ludlow, MA on June 23, 1942 and she passed away on July 30, 2018 at the Water of Gallatin at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ann Giordano Reed.  Mrs. Vreeburg was a musician. Survived by her husband L.S. Vreeburg of Portland and brother Ernest Reed...

Raymond Ernest Hill

Raymond Ernest Hill

Jul 29, 2018

Raymond Ernest Hill, age 62, of Hendersonville Tn. passed away Sunday, July 29th 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  He wsa proceeded in death by stepmother Joyce Hill, Grandfather B.F. Hill.  Survived by: Father Ernest Hill, Stepmother Elizabeth Hill, sister Beverly DeVone, Sons, Benjamin (Cassandra) and Brandon (Kayla) Hill, Grandchildren Lelia, Parker, and Hadleigh,  At his request there will...

Patricia Theresa Vreeland

Patricia Theresa Vreeland

Jul 28, 2018

Patricia Theresa Vreeland, age 67 of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Warren and Doris Pearl Black. She is survived by her husband, Donald G Vreeland; daughter, Donna (Rocky) J Riggan; son, David (Rosa) Vreeland; grandchildren, Chase, Alex, Arely and Andreas Vreeland, Nicholas and Adam Riggan;...

Brenda Lee Beneke

Brenda Lee Beneke

Jul 21, 2018

Brenda Lee Beneke was born September 20, 1949 in Ohio and she passed away at her residence in Castalian Springs on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  She was the daughter of Emmett and Thelma Daniels Bartlett.   Brenda worked in the automotive industry. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. Survivors include her husband Charles Beneke of Castalian...

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