Obituaries
Jim Woodrow Chase
Feb 23, 2026
Jim Chase, age 79, of Gallatin, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2026.
He was born on May 21, 1946, in San Rafel, California. As a young man, Jim honorably served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he earned a master’s degree from Calumet College of St. Joseph, in Whiting, Indiana. Jim worked for the Federal Government...
James H. Rice
Feb 21, 2026
James H. Rice, age 84, of Castalian Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee.
James was truly a multifaceted man, with incredible life experiences. James was a gifted musician who could play many instruments since he was a teenager. In fact, not only was he an award-winning member of...
Ashley Rea Wagener
Feb 18, 2026
Ashley Rea Wagener, age 42 of Bethpage, left this world on February 18,2026, in Nashville,
TN, leaving a legacy of love, joy, and care. Born on March 29,1983, Ashley was dedicated
her family, her passions, and making an indel mark on all who had the privilege knowing
her.
Ashley was mother to her beloved sons, Warren Wagener and Noah Sprankle, her greatest
treasures in life....
Eddie Sexton
Feb 18, 2026
Edward Lawrence “Eddie” Sexton, age 58, of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, passed away on February 18, 2026. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with burial to follow...
James L. Brimm
Feb 16, 2026
James L. Brimm, a beloved figure in the Gallatin community, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on February 25, 1931, in Gallatin, Tennessee, James lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep-rooted values that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
James had the distinction of serving his country as a military police...
Donald Phillip Greenwood
Feb 15, 2026
Donald Phillip Greenwood, age 73 of Gallatin, passed away February 15, 2026 at Highpoint Health Sumner in Gallatin, TN.
He was born in Martinsville, Indiana on February 23, 1952 to the late Leo Allen Greenwood and Ruby Jane (Stierwalt) Andrews. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Jane (Stierwalt) Andrews, step-father, A.C. Andrews, brother, Dennis Leo Greenwood, and sister,...
Arnie Simon
Feb 10, 2026
Arnold Daymon Simon lll, “Arnie”, age 70, of Portland, TN, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Arnie was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, on November 10, 1955. As a young boy, Arnie’s family moved to Florida, where he spent most of his adult life as a resident of that state. Upon retirement, Arnie made Tennessee his home.
Karate was Arnie’s passion....
Elizabeth Sublett
Feb 8, 2026
Elizabeth Sublett, age 79, of Hendersonville, entered into rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
She was born on February 21, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elizabeth had a career as a surgical tech and first assistant for over 25 years. Once she retired from the medical field, she followed her artistic spirit to work as an interior designer. Elizabeth had a...
Callie LaVaughn Park
Feb 7, 2026
Callie Park, age 84, of Gallatin, peacefully departed this world on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Tootsie (as she was lovingly known by her family) was born March 29, 1941 in Atoka, Oklahoma. She married the love of her life, Johnny H. Park, in December 1956 at the age of 15. They were married and shared their life together for 68 years....
Charlene Sue Havens
Feb 6, 2026
Charlene Havens, age 73, of Portland, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 6, 2026.
She was born on December 9, 1952, in Escondido, California. Charlene was known to be friendly, outgoing, and very caring. She was a wonderful wife and mother.
Charlene had a nurturing nature; she enjoyed her time working as a caretaker at an animal shelter and loved to...
Sharen Kay Pope
Jan 28, 2026
Sharen Kay Pope, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in Gallatin, Tennessee. A true southern belle, Sharen was known for her fiery spirit, keen sense of humor, and strong will. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, as she consistently displayed her profound love for the Lord.
Sharen’s zest for life was vividly reflected...
Teresa A. Fleming
Jan 20, 2026
Teresa A. Fleming, age 57, of Hartsville, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1968, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to her parents Eddie and Joyce Hall.
Teresa worked as a staff assistant to the director of the Operating Room at Sumner Regional Medical Center, for over 30 years.
Teresa's family was the centerpiece of...
Eddie Ray Walden
Jan 14, 2026
Eddie Ray Walden, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on July 3, 1949, in Nashville, he dedicated his life to his family, community, and country.
Eddie was a proud member of the U.S. Navy, serving his country with honor and distinction. He was a member of Gallatin First United...
Stephen Shapiro
Jan 6, 2026
Stephen E. Shapiro passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on August 4, 1944, in New Jersey, Stephen later moved to Tennessee, where he spent the final years of his life living with his daughter and her family.
Stephen proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, a period that profoundly shaped his identity...
Kathy DeReece Lawson
Jan 2, 2026
Kathy Dereece (Burgett) Lawson, born March 25, 1955, age 70, of Gallatin, TN, passed
away on Jan 2, 2026. At 6:00am in the (ER) At Hendersonville Hospital.
Kathy was a woman of deep compassion, a nurturing soul, whose life was devoted to
caring for others. She had a heart that never ran out of room and a spirit that found joy in
serving. Through...
Gerard "Jerry" Charles Holtman
Dec 28, 2025
Gerard “Jerry” Holtman, age 83, of Gallatin, passed away on December 28, 2025.
He was born on November 26, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a young man, Jerry served in the United States Army as a combat engineer. He was a veteran of two tours of duty in Vietnam and retired with 22 years of service as a sergeant first class.
Following...
Ralph William Burns
Dec 26, 2025
Ralph Burns, age 76, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 26, 2025.
He was born on April 24, 1949, in Shelbyville, Indiana. As a young man, Ralph served in the United States Navy, Naval Intelligence. Following his military service, Ralph worked 30 years as a mail carrier for the Post Office in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Ralph was a man who...
Joyce Dean Scott
Dec 24, 2025
Joyce Dean Scott, age 87, of Portland, entered into rest on December 24, 2025.
She was born on March 1, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce was one of the oldest of eleven children. She centered her whole life caring for the ones she loved. Before Joyce had a family of her own, she helped raise her siblings. She was a wonderful...
Richard Lewis Moore
Dec 23, 2025
Richard Moore, age 63, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 15, 1962. Prior to residing in Gallatin, the Moore family lived in Trousdale County for many years. Richard served the Trousdale community volunteering with the Rescue Squad, exemplifying his courageous and heroic qualities. Richard was also a parts manager...
Leia Meadow Teixeira
Dec 14, 2025
Leia Meadow Teixeira was delivered at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Leia will continue to be treasured by her father, Jonathan Teixeira; mother, Gillian Teixeira; brother, Mason Teixeira; sisters, Brooklynn Teixeira, Adelaide Teixeira; maternal grandparents, Nancy and Paul Cormier; paternal grandmother, Ronize Teixeira; aunt, Samantha Schulz (Curtis); and uncle, Jared Cormier (Claudia).
To our sweet...
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