Obituaries
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...
Kaye Mason
Dec 13, 2025
Kaye Mason, entered into rest on December 13, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 83. She was born on May 6, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio. Kaye dedicated over 40 years of her life to caring for others in Sumner County as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Hendersonville Medical Center, several medical offices, as...
John Wayne Allgood
Dec 13, 2025
John Allgood, age 76, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Springfield, Tennessee. John was born on April 3, 1949, in Springfield, Tennessee.
As a young man, John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was later awarded a Purple Heart. Following his military service, John had a career truck driving, which he...
Larry Charles Slagle
Dec 8, 2025
Larry Charles Slagle, born September 28, 1944, was a man of few words with a heart big enough for everyone. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and was a beloved Dad, Pepaw, and Peeps, known for his kindness, humor, and quick wit.
You could almost always find Larry in his Liberty overalls and ballcap, listening...
Janie DaRee Gardner
Nov 30, 2025
Janie Gardner, a woman whose generosity and strength shaped the lives of everyone around her. Though she was small, she lived with a spirit larger than life. She was fearless, determined, and fiercely protective of the people she loved.
Those who knew her will remember her for being deeply considerate and endlessly selfless. She always puts others first. If you were...
Karen Anderson Harris
Nov 19, 2025
Karen Harris, age 53, of Gallatin, departed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 16, 1971, but she was raised and spent her life in Gallatin.
Karen enjoyed spending her time watching hummingbirds and was a DIY craft queen. She loved to celebrate the holidays and created many of her own decorations. She was also...
Edwin Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Nelson Sr., age 99, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the comfort of his own home.
He was born on September 14, 1926, in Hartman, Arkansas.
As a young man, Ed served the United States Army during World War 2. Following his military service, he worked as a machinist for Peterbilt, until he retired. Ed...
Augustin Charles Villalobos
Nov 3, 2025
Augustin Charles Villalobos, affectionately known as Augie, departed from this world on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born September 21, 1980, in Corpus Christi, Texas, he was the son of Mary Ann Villalobos and the late Agustin Villalobos. Augie’s journey through life was marked by a deep love for his family, and a passion for engineering.
From an early...
Price Wayne LaCroix
Oct 29, 2025
Price Wayne LaCroix, age 85, of Hendersonville, passed away on October 29, 2025.
He was born on October 4, 1940, in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Wayne served in the United States Military and was a proud Navy Veteran.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; affectionately known as Pa, by everyone.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brent Wayne LaCroix; parents, Matthew Noble...
Wanda Helen Davis
Oct 12, 2025
Wanda Helen Davis
May 22, 1933 – October 12, 2025
God saw she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be; so He put His arms around her, and whispered, “Come with me.”
With tearful eyes we watched her, and saw her fade away; Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working...
Belinda A. Walsh
Oct 10, 2025
Belinda Ann Walsh, 75, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. Born December 18, 1949, in Lufkin, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Quinton Williams and Katherine Havard Williams.
Belinda had a fulfilling career as the administrative assistant for the Adult Education Director of Sumner County, where she dedicated her efforts to helping individuals obtain their...
Karen Sue Watson
Oct 8, 2025
Karen S. Watson, age 61, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in the peace and comfort of her own home. She was born on October 4, 1964, in Waukegan, Illinois.
Karen always had the heart of service; at the age of 17, she enlisted in the United States Army. Following her six and half years of military...
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