Obituaries
Ethel May Watson
Jan 31, 2025
Ethel Watson, age 78, of Gallatin, passed away suddenly Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1946, in Bethpage, Tennessee, to her parents, James and Clara Adcock. Ethel was one of thirteen children. She was known for being a hard worker. Ethel most recently worked as a cook at McDonalds, for nearly 21 years. Before that, she...
Elagene May (Burright) Nunn
Jan 29, 2025
Elagene May Nunn was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on January 20, 1942, to Ernest Theodore Burright and Mary Edith Burright. She was preceded by them as well as siblings, Mary Sue Dyer, Bill Dean Burright, Joe Warren Burright, James Burright and most recently her husband Donald Michael Nunn. Who Elagene was married to for 62 years, until he passed in...
Brenda Kay Wyatt Auer
Jan 18, 2025
Brenda Kay Wyatt Auer, age 78, passed away in Lebanon, Tennessee on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on January 4, 1947, to the late Ray Wyatt and Joyce (Wyatt) Biter. Brenda is also preceded in death by her sister, Rita Harris. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, John Auer, her daughter, Melissa...
James Johns Thomas
Jan 18, 2025
James Johns Thomas, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee on January 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 26, 1947, in Nashville, he was a lifelong resident of middle Tennessee where he made countless memories with family and friends.
James was deeply passionate about the outdoors, finding joy and peace...
Robert "Bobby" Leonti Johnson
Jan 17, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Leontì Johnson, age 60, of Portland, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1964, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to his parents, Robert and Mildred Johnson.
As a young man, Bobby served in the United States Navy, from 1983-1988. Most recently he worked at Twice Daily of Gallatin; he loved his...
Erbie Dee Edward Keen
Jan 16, 2025
Erbie Dee Edward Keen, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Portland, Tennessee. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Portland, to his parents, Hules and Alma Keen.
Erbie lived a life marked by his gentle nature, generosity, and deep consideration for others.
As a young man he was married to Susan on February 17, 1967.
A proud veteran,...
Jean Higgins
Jan 15, 2025
Shelby Jean McCraw Higgins, 83, of Hendersonville, TN went home to heaven on January 15, 2025.
Jean was born January 21, 1941, in Cowpens, South Carolina to Elton Charles and Guyneita McCraw. She was preceeded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Rev. Andrew Celton Higgins, Jr.
A graduate of Cowpens High School and Cecil's Business College, Jean married Andrew...
James Leslie Milliner
Jan 13, 2025
James Leslie Milliner, age 82, of Gallatin, TN went to be with the Lord on January 13th, 2025. James was born on July 28th, 1942, in Louisville, KY to the late Marvin and Allie Milliner. He is also preceded in death by his son Jonathan Milliner. James is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Regina Milliner. He is...
Johnny Harold Park
Jan 9, 2025
Johnny Park, age 89, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
He was born in Aspermont, Texas, on September 30, 1935, to his parents, John and Ora Park.
As a young man, Johnny was married to Callie Moore, on December 22, 1956. To this union, two children were born.
Johnny was a proud cattle rancher, who farmed on 160...
Stefan Lapuste
Dec 31, 2024
Stefan Lapuste was born on January 31, 1955 in Gelu, Satu-Mare to parents, Ana and Vasile Lapuste. He was the sixth in a family of 10. He went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024, surrounded by family.Stefan is preceded in death by his parents, Vasile and Ana, his first wife Maria and his second wife Valentina, and...
Donald Davids
Dec 25, 2024
Donald (Don) Frederick Davids, born on January 15, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024 at the age of 80. He was a beloved member of the Gallatin, Tennessee community for the past 30 years.
Don was known for his dedication and entrepreneurial spirit as the owner of a cherished local meat and produce store. Don’s...
Henry Martin Redling
Dec 13, 2024
Henry Redling, age 68, of Gallatin, Tennessee, departed from this world on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1956, to his parents, Henry and Eva Redling, in New Jersey.
Henry worked as a field service technician, for The Opex Corporation from Cherry Hill New Jersey, for 25 years. He had a passion for cooking all the dishes...
Mary Fernandez Guzman
Dec 13, 2024
Mary Guzman, age 83, of Gallatin, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born on June 30, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to her parents, Vincente Fernandez and Mary Arredondo. Mary devoted her life to her family. She was the most loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary was an amazing...
William Jimme Sievers
Dec 6, 2024
William Jimme Sievers, a radiant soul born on March 7, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, transitioned peacefully from this world on December 6, 2024, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Roberts, sister Lisa Sievers, and his step-mother Anilee Sievers. He is survived by his son Eric (Amy) Sievers, daughter Brittany Sievers, and his grandchildren...
Steven Franklin Wilson
Dec 5, 2024
Steven Franklin Wilson departed this world on December 5, 2024, in Lebanon, Tennessee, at the age of 50. Born on December 24, 1973, in the charming town of Hartsville, Tennessee, Steven was a beacon of joy, threading laughter and love into the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. Steven is preceded in death by his father Franklin E....
Todd Willbanks
Dec 3, 2024
Charles Todd Willbanks I departed his earthly home at the age of 58, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Todd was born on January 14, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charles Edward Willbanks and Sue Halliburton Willbanks.
He is survived by brothers, Trent (Ana) Willbanks, of Gallatin, TN, and Tyler (Kealani) Willbanks, of Upper Marlboro, MD; sisters, Susan Byrum, of Franklin,...
Rowena (Trisdale) Gwinn
Nov 29, 2024
Rowena Gwinn, age 68, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 29, 2024.
She was born in Gallatin, on August 29, 1956, to her parents Perry and Margarett Trisdale. She graduated from Gallatin Highschool in the class of 1974 and attended Vol State Community College. Rowena was married to Frank on April 4, 1982. She worked as a teacher’s...
Gene Carr
Nov 27, 2024
Gene Carr, age 85, of Hermitage, entered into rest on November 27, 2024, in the peace and comfort of his own home.
He was born in rural Macon County, Tennessee, to Arnett and Nadine Carr, on April 21, 1939.
Gene graduated from Gallatin High School, in 1957; he continued his education at the University of Tennessee of Knoxville, and graduated with a...
Frances Faro
Nov 26, 2024
Frances Theresa Faro, age 76, of Portage, MI, formerly of Gallatin, TN, passed away on November 26, 2024. Frances was born in Chicago, IL, on February 23, 1948, the daughter of the late Thomas Murphy and Elsie (Benson) Virts. Frances graduated from Andover High School in Linthicum, Maryland with a major in stenography. Upon graduation, she worked as a secretary...
Steven Monroe Hall
Nov 24, 2024
Steven Hall, age 64, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
He was born in Gallatin, on July 14, 1960, to his parents George and Mattie Lee Hall. Steven was raised attending Hickory Grove Baptist Church, in Castalian Springs. After he graduated high school, Steven worked at Donnelley Printing Company for almost 20 years.
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