Obituaries
Barbara Dean Pace
Nov 1, 2024
Barbara Pace, age 85, of Portland, Tennessee, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 1, 2024.
She was born on June 4, 1939, to her parents, Harold and Augusta Wright. Barbara worked as a LPN for 30 years. In her leisure time she was a part of a sewing club and was talented with needleworking. She was the most...
Robert Franklin Knight
Oct 30, 2024
Robert Franklin Knight, 89, passed from this life to his heavenly home peacefully on October 30, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
Born on February 21, 1935, to the late William Knight and Pearl Edwards Knight Messer. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Byron Mallory; along with two brothers and seven sisters.
Bob...
Barbara Faye Simons
Oct 30, 2024
Barbara Simons, age 81, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away October 30, 2024, at her home.
Barbara was born on May 5, 1943, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to her parents, Roby and Gennie McPeak.
Barbara and her six siblings were raised in Scottsville, Kentucky. Barbara also worked at A & L Smith, in Scottsville, for over 25 years. She was a hard worker...
Eleanor Marie Zemba
Oct 25, 2024
Eleanor Marie Godwin Zemba, age 77 of Castalian Springs, passed away October 25, 2024. She was born in Somerville, Tennessee December 9, 1946 to the late Hubert Joseph and Mary Frances Godwin. She is also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Alisa Dawn Gatlin; grandmother, Emma Ross; siblings, Edward Godwin, Ronald Godwin, David Godwin, Kathy Anderson, Curtis Jackson, and...
Brenda Kay Meier
Oct 24, 2024
Brenda Kay Meier, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on October 24, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 8, 1953, in Leitchfield Illinois, she was a vibrant soul whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Brenda dedicated much of her working life to her position as the assistant manager of Dollar General, a role she...
Deborah Suzanne Graves
Oct 23, 2024
Deborah Piper Graves, age 71, of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away on October 23, 2024, following a hard-fought battle with kidney disease. Twice she was a grateful recipient of a donor’s generous gift of a kidney, one of those quietly and voluntarily given by her son, Clint, our hero, affectionately renamed, “Superman,” by his Aunt Tribby and then the entire family.
She...
John Marvin Jones
Oct 23, 2024
John Jones, age 72, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, departed from this world on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in the peace and comfort of his own home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on February 28, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to his parents, Marvin and Mamie Jones.
John attended Gallatin High School and was in the graduating class of 1970....
Tammy Rena Brinkley
Oct 21, 2024
Tammy Brinkley, age 54, of Bethpage, Tennessee, entered into peace after her battle with liver cancer.
Tammy was a beautiful woman with a heart of gold. She worked at Rucker Stewart Middle School for several years and impacted the lives of many children and her coworkers. She was so kind and generous with the students, and they loved her back. Outside...
Billy Ray Eason
Oct 9, 2024
Billy Ray Eason, affectionately known as Ray, age 69, of Brownsville, TN passed away in his home surrounded by family on October 9th, 2024. Ray was born in Nashville, TN on March 17th, 1955, to the late Harvey and Betty Eason. Ray is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years Yvonne Cherie Eason, daughter Bethann Eason,...
Sheila Diann Kirkpatrick
Oct 8, 2024
Sheila Kirkpatrick, age 68, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
She was born on January 22, 1956, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to her parents Harold Jr. and Virginia Troutt.
Sheila attended Gallatin High School and was in the graduating Class of 1975. Shortly after, she was married to Tony Kirkpatrick, on June 24, 1977. Sheila turned her passion...
Lora Raymer
Oct 2, 2024
Lora Raymer, a cherished member of the Hendersonville community and devoted Administrator for First Baptist Church Hendersonville, passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on December 14, 1961, in Flint, Michigan, Lora's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to serving others and her warm-hearted spirit.
Lora's career at the First Baptist Church was not just...
Patricia Nicholson
Sep 28, 2024
Patricia Ann Nicholson, age 85, of Portland, TN passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1938, to the late Marion and Frances Roe in Woodville, MO. Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years David Nicholson, and her grandson Daniel Nicholson Jr. She is survived by her son Daniel (Lucia) Nicholson,...
Maria Rosario Calderon Valentin
Sep 26, 2024
Maria Rosario Calderon Valentin - Age 71 of Gallatin passed away September 26, 2024.
Maria Rosario Calderon was born on December 16, 1952 in El Salvador and has been a resident of Tennessee for over 20 years. She was a cherished sister, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family dearly and loved everyone she encountered. She was always willing to help...
Eldon Carlisle Spivey Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Eldon C. Spivey Jr., age 72, of Portland, Tennessee, gained his heavenly wings September 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Adairville, Kentucky, on August 6, 1952.
Eldon had many accomplishments in life; from overcoming polio and learning to walk again, to learning how to walk in the light of the Lord. He was a remarkable man...
Dorothy Marie McQuisten
Sep 18, 2024
Dorothy McQuisten, age 89, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into peace on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Dorothy was born on October 15, 1934, to her parents Wilford and Angeline Willette, in Detroit, Michigan. She was a devoted wife and truly cherished her husband, Jack. Dorothy and Jack loved to dance together. They were thrilled to dance in ballroom and country western...
Cathy Lynn Allgood
Sep 15, 2024
Cathy Lynn Allgood, age 70, departed this world on September 15, 2024, in her home in Gallatin, Tennessee. Cathy, a beloved daughter, wife, and friend was born on September 29, 1953, in Springfield, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents Cordell and LouBelle Davenport, her sisters Virginia Shumate, Barbara Hamilton, and Joan Murray, and her brothers Ron Davenport...
Barbara Jean Browner
Sep 8, 2024
Barbara Browner, age 87, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into peace on September 8, 2024.
She was born in Gallatin, on March 11, 1937, to her parents, Abner and Edna Baskerville.
Barbara Jean (Baskerville) Browner is survived by her children, Sheila Petty, Tony Browner(Sally), Wendy Anglea(Mike), and Craig Browner; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and sister, Tawanda Burton-Browner(Leon).
She was...
Ellen Patricia Rogan
Sep 2, 2024
Ellen Patricia Rogan, age 81, of Gallatin, TN, passed away peacefully Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home. She is reunited in peace with her husband, Willie Rogan Sr.; son, Maurice Johnson; mother and step-father, Frances and James Godwin; brothers, Leroy Archia, Frank Carruthers, Thomas Carruthers; sisters, Lena Louis Carruthers, and Lucille Clark.
Pat was a lifelong member of West Eastland...
Richard King Smith
Aug 25, 2024
Richard King Smith, age 88, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1935 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin E. Smith; mother, Helen E. (Hoover) Smith; and brother, Frank Smith.
Richard attended Ripon College, in Ripon, WI and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1953. He served...
Othel O'Dana Cunningham
Aug 23, 2024
Dana Cunningham, age 76, of Lafayette, Tennessee, entered into rest on August 23, 2024.
He was born on October 2, 1947, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to his parents Othel and Pauline Cunningham. Dana served in the United States Airforce. Following his military service, he worked as a correctional officer in Nashville, Tennessee for over 20 years. He loved to watch...
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