Obituaries

Mar 19, 2022

Ms. Ann Brown Fitts, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away March 19, 2022 at NHC

Cool Springs. She was born October 19, 1938 in Gallatin, TN to the late Gilbert

and Katherine Brown. She was a 1956 graduate of Gallatin High School and went

on to earn her B.S. in Social Services...

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. James “Jimmy” Dickens, age 77, of Portland, passed away in Okeechobee, FL on March 8, 2022. He was born in Fountain Head, TN to the late James and Christine Dickens. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Dickens and Buddy Dickens; and niece, Tiffany Dickens.

Jimmy enjoyed spending his time traveling, fishing, boating,...

Mar 5, 2022

Edward Fisher Rollins age 77, passed away on March 5, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Grady Rollins, son Eddie, daughter, Jackie Reeves. Rollins brothers, Ray Rollins, Lonnie Rollins, Donnie Rollins, Jimmy Rollins, James Rollins and Earl Rollins. He is survived by his children, James (Heather) Rollins, Barbara (Todd) Ferrell, Edie (William) Mann, Eva...

Feb 24, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Ridley, age 85, of Gallatin, passed away on February 24, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1936 to the late William McKinnley and Lillian Mae Gant. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Randy Ridley; six brothers; and one sister.

Ruby enjoyed spending her time doing needle work, like...

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Mozingo, age 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1935 to the late Walter and Esther Mozingo. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Susan Mozingo; and siblings, Oscar, Walter, Melvin, Margie, and Lillian.

Jerry loved spending...

Feb 19, 2022

Donald Alexander, 76  passed away peacefully Saturday, February 19th surrounded by family.  Don was born on March 14, 1945 to Dora and Harold Alexander in High Wycombe, England. Don grew up in Kentucky and Ohio.   He was one of nine children.  At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Don served two tours in...

Feb 8, 2022

Bernadine Defoe Franklin age 92 of Portland passed away on February 8, 2022, at the home of her youngest daughter in Bethpage,TN. Bernadine was born in Iron City, Tennessee, On July 15, 1929 to the late Edney Lee and Robie Defoe.

She was devoted to the Lord her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, always being faithful...

Jan 30, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Ellen Benno, age 76, of Hendersonville, passed away on January 30, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1945 to the late William Bert Coley and Lillian Patricia Rose Coley. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Lawrence Benno.

Patricia is survived by her children, Marisa (Cory) Edwards, William...

Jan 30, 2022

Ms. Peggy Charlene Thurman, age 79, of Gallatin passed away on January 30, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1942 to the late Ira C. Andrews and Reba Roberts Andrews. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by one son, Andy Piper.

Peggy loved her family, especially her grandchildren who called her “Nannie.”...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. James “Tom” Banks, age 71, of Gallatin, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Centerville, TN on August 16, 1950 to Regina Noland Banks Campbell and the late James Banks. He is also preceded in death by his beloved companion of 13 years, Ann Bennett; and their dog, Bradley.

Tom is survived...

Jan 11, 2022

Minh Hien Vien, age 49, passed away on January 11, 2022 after fighting a battle with Covid Pneumonia.  He was loved by so many people and will be missed greatly.  He was preceded in death by his father, Can Vien.  He is survived by his wife, Brenda Vien and her two children, Andrea Becker of Gallatin and Nick Becker...

Jan 8, 2022

Beverly Sue Jones Jeter Davis, age 81, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away January 8, 2022.  She is survived by her husband Dan Davis, two children, Jill (Don) Wunder and Andy (Melissa) Jeter, five grandchildren, Grace Jeter, Hannah Jeter, Abbie Jeter, Gabe Jeter and Cooper Wunder, and two sisters, Gene Dunston and Jessie Anna Gray.

She was a...

Jan 5, 2022

Kathryn Preston age 88 passed away on January 5, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband of 18 years Bill Preston, parents, Amos and Anna Gilliam, siblings, Stella Clark, Martin Gilliam, Bill Newman, and Shirly Nichols, Numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Katheryn was a loving, hardworking woman who loved to do yard work,...

Jan 1, 2022

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Douglas Michael Sudduth age 34 of Gallatin, TN passed away Saturday January 1, 2022. Douglas was born on April 20, 1987 in Overland Park Kansas.

Douglas is preceded in death by his grandfather, Douglas V. Sudduth and great grandparents, Douglas H. and Louise Sudduth, cousin, Samuel Sudduth.

He is survived by his...

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Lee Sanderson, age 64, of Gallatin, passed away on December 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Saginaw, MI on August 21, 1957 to the late Leonard and Patricia Ehmcke. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Ehmcke, Jr.; and her in laws, Helen and William...

Dec 21, 2021

Mr. Steve A. Severs, age 61, of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Albert and Lou Ann Severs. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Rocky Severs; and one sister.

Steve was a truck driver for over...

Dec 20, 2021

Mr. Danny Lee Huff, age 61, of Gallatin passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 5, 1960 in Simpson County, KY to Daniel Huff, Sr. and Dorothy Francis Cook Porter. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Huff Sr.; his mother and step father, Dorothy and Leonard...

Dec 18, 2021

Michael Bard died on December 18, 2021 with his wife Leslie, sister-in-law Laura and brother-in-law Mike by his side. He passed peacefully with the voices of his loved ones from all over the last sounds he heard. He lived with cancer for 7 ½ years with his incredible strength. He was so many things; a beloved husband, devoted son,...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Barry Wayne Bruce, age 61, of Castalian Springs, passed away, December 18, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1960 in Gallatin, TN. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John Thomas and Lola Bruce.

Barry was an avid Alabama football fan, loved all thing motorsports, trains, and NASCAR. He adored his children and grandchildren....

Dec 16, 2021

Grover Cleveland Smith II also known as “Cleve Smith” passed away on December 16, 2021, at the age of 48. He is preceded in death by his father Grover Cleveland Smith (also known as Red), Mother Alice Fey, and stepfather Robert Slabinski. He is survived by the mother of his children Samantha Hudson, stepfather Robert Bailey, daughter Cheyanne Smith,...