OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Gary Lee Sawyers

Gary Lee Sawyers

Dec 19, 2017

Gary Lee Sawyer, of Lebanon Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Sawyer, an army veteran, made his living as an electrician and contractor and most recently as a bus driver for Wilson County Schools. Gary enjoyed hiking, sailing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. He is preceded in death by his parents James...

John Thomas Stephens

John Thomas Stephens

Dec 17, 2017

John Thomas Stephens, age 91 of Hendersonville, passed away on December 17, 2017. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. John was retired from Metro Fire Department after 28 years of service. He served in the US Navy during WWII on LST 757. After retirement, he always enjoyed working in his yard. He is preceded in death by his...

Shirley Temple Sloan

Shirley Temple Sloan

Dec 15, 2017

Shirley Temple Sloan, age 83, of Hendersonville, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was very active at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville until her health began to fail. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Sloan. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Stephanie) Sloan and her...

Charles Walter Taylor

Charles Walter Taylor

Dec 15, 2017

Charles Walter Taylor, age 69 of Hendersonville, passed away on Friday, December 15, ,2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Taylor and his daughter, Melissa Simon. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Taylor; sons, Jason Taylor, Shane McDonald and Shane Carroll; daughters, Heather Taylor, Shawnda Kruse and Felicha Carroll. 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and close special...

Robert Andrew Wayne Swift

Robert Andrew Wayne Swift

Dec 13, 2017

Robert Andrew Wayne Swift, age 31, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on December 13, 2017. He was previously deceased by his twin siblings, Hillary and Justin. He is survived by his wife Sara, his mother Mary Gayle Teal, his father, Travis Teal, his children Justin, Brayden, Brooklyn, and Titan, his sisters Savannah Teal, Cassidy Teal, Stephanie...

Vicki Darlene Moore

Vicki Darlene Moore

Dec 13, 2017

Vicki Darlene Moore, age 52 of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Vicki was a loving wife, mother and friend who loved the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Lunsford and her brother, Randy Lunsford. She is survived by her husband of 29 years David Moore; son, Blake Moore and daughter, Bethany...

Emmet C. Hamilton

Emmet C. Hamilton

Dec 10, 2017

Emmet Curtis Hamilton, 87, who for the last few weeks was unable to stand on his own, stepped into Heaven on December 10, 2017, and is now in the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Elkton, South Dakota, on February 15, 1930, to David Raymond and Myrtle (Stone) Hamilton; he grew up in a...

Phillip James Hunt

Phillip James Hunt

Dec 8, 2017

Phillip James Hunt, Infant Son of Marshall and Katie Hunt, went to be with Jesus on December 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by Great-Grandparents, Robert & Lucy Waller and James & Evelyn Hunt. In addition to his parents, Phillip is survived by his Grandparents, John & Jennifer Dukes and Jimmy & Edna Hunt; and Great-Grandparents, Roger & Ann...

Louis Scott Settle

Louis Scott Settle

Dec 4, 2017

Louis Scott Settle, age 65 of Madison, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. He is survived by a brother, Larry Settle; and his daughter. No services are being scheduled. His care has been entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville. 615-822-4442 www.austinandbell.com

Charles Bryan Taylor

Charles Bryan Taylor

Dec 4, 2017

Charles Taylor, MCPO, US Navy (Ret.) Charles Taylor passed away on December 4, 2017 from complications attributed to Alzheimer’s disease.Mr. Taylor was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on March 17th, 1927.He was the oldest son of the late Benjamin and Willimena McCawley Taylor of White House, Tennessee. He attended schools in Gainesboro, White House, and Gallatin, Tennessee during his youth, and...

James Walter Carter Sr.

James Walter Carter Sr.

Dec 3, 2017

James Walter Carter, Sr. age 91 of Hendersonville, TN. passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was a longtime member of the Goodlettsville Church of Christ and a former member of the Madison Church of Christ. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Battle of Okinawa on Easter Sunday 1945. He was a...

Teresa Jane Saunders

Teresa Jane Saunders

Nov 30, 2017

Teresa Jane Saunders was born June 9, 1952 and she passed away on November 30, 2017 at the age of 65. No services planned at this time. Online condolences may be submitted at sumnercountyfuneralandcremationservices .com Should you be in need of further information please phone 615-452-9059.

George Chuck Wilson Jr.

George Chuck Wilson Jr.

Nov 28, 2017

George Chuck Wilson, Jr. age 85, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Williams Wilson; stepdaughter, Wynesta Sawyer; stepsons, Messiah Powell and Medallion Powell seven grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery...

James C. Mcginness

James C. Mcginness

Nov 26, 2017

James Claybourne McGinness was born September 10, 1958 in Nashville, TN and he passed away at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield on November 26, 2017 at the age of 59. James was the son of Wilbur Frank Patrick and Virginia Woodard McGinness. He was a tour bus driver in the entertainment industry. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Cynthia Ann Searles

Cynthia Ann Searles

Nov 23, 2017

Cindy Searles, age 72 of Hendersonville, passed away at her home on the evening of November 23, 2017. Cindy graduated from Randolph Union High School in Randolph, Vermont, in 1963. Later, she graduated from nursing school in Brattleboro, Vermont, and proceeded to work as an LPN at Gifford Hospital in Randolph, Vermont, and later at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee....

Annamarie Weir

Annamarie Weir

Nov 17, 2017

Annamarie Weir was born June 4, 1964 in Barre, Vermont and she passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville at the age of 53. Annamarie was the daughter of Frank James and Winnie Emma Spencer Weir. She was a nurses aid. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter,...

John Franklin Newman

John Franklin Newman

Nov 1, 2017

John Franklin Newman, age 64, the son of Madelyn Carney Newman and Luther Hall "Dink" Newman of Hendersonville, passed away November 1, 2017, surrounded by his family and his dog "Skippy". Named after his paternal grandfather, John was the decedent of Robert and France Newman, who arrived in Sumner County in the early 1820's. “Johnny” was known for his love...

Danny Lee Lyles

Danny Lee Lyles

Oct 23, 2017

Danny Lee Lyles was born April 17, 1947 in Westmoreland and he passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at his residence in Westmoreland at the age of 70. Danny was the son of Gerald Windchester and Hattie Cliburn Lyles. He was a truck driver for the city of Gallatin for 20 years. Danny is preceded in death by parents,...

Wayne Lowell Burger

Wayne Lowell Burger

Oct 14, 2017

Wayne Lowell Burger, age 85 of Hendersonville (formerly of Cottontown), passed away at home on October 14, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1932 in Kewanee, IL, to Hyla and Lloyd Burger, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Burger; a brother, Lloyd Burger, Sr.; and a sister, Vivian Willaby. He...

Lester Powell Lamberth, Jr.

Lester Powell Lamberth, Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Lester Powell Lamberth, Jr., age 32 of Mt. Juliet (formerly of Hendersonville), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was a devoted father, a loving son, brother and uncle. Les was big-hearted – he was a loyal friend to all who knew him. He loved sports and the outdoors, and was an avid UT Fan. He is preceded...

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