Obituaries
William Randall Tatum
Nov 6, 2023
William Randall Tatum
May 23, 1947 – November 6, 2023
Funeral services for William Randall (Randy) Tatum, 76 of Gallatin, TN, are Friday, November 10, at 1:00 pm, at Crestview Funeral Home, in Gallatin.
Randy passed away November 6, 2023 at home.
Born on May, 23, 1947, in Nashville, TN, Randy spent more than 30 years working as a Civil...
Duol Tut Wal
Oct 25, 2023
On April 18th, 1990, Duol Tut Wal drew his first breath on this earth, in Gambella in the country of Ethiopia, born to his late father, Tut Wal Buay Deng, and his mother, Nyahon Nyuon. Duol entered eternal rest on October 25th, 2023, at the age of 33. He is survived by his loving mother, Nyahon Ruey Nyuon, and...
John W. Carter
Oct 19, 2023
John W. Carter, 81, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in, Hendersonville,Tennessee, he moved to Leesburg in 2016, from Gallatin, TN . He was a home builder owning his own company. John was a member of the Grace Point Church of Gallatin, TN. John was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and all around outdoorsman. He...
Mary Elizabeth Mangrum
Oct 19, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Mangrum, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 19, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on December 24, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, to her parents James and Mattie Caldwell. Mary was known for her unwavering faith and commitment to her family. She had a gentle spirit and will be deeply missed by...
Thomas Richard Vickery
Oct 18, 2023
Richard Vickery, age 80, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
He was born on June 23, 1943, in Obion, Tennessee, to his parents John and Mary Louise Vickery. As a teenager he lived in Newbern, Tennessee. For work, Richard was a truck driver for 30 years. He married Angelene Sentell on March 11,...
Carol Waneita Christie
Oct 18, 2023
Carol Christie, age 78, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born on September 9, 1945, in Plant City, Florida, to her parents, Ivy and Fannie Wilkes. At the age of 17, Carol married the love of her life, Willis Christie, on August 10, 1963. They raised two...
Mary Lee Palmer
Oct 16, 2023
Mary Palmer, age 83, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Mary was born in Sumner County, Tennessee, on December 22, 1939, to her parents James and Martha Savely.
Mary enjoyed gardening, and tending to her flower beds. She was also a talented quilter. She will be remembered as a loving mother with a kind...
Donald Michael Nunn
Oct 13, 2023
Donald Michael Nunn, age 83 of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on October 13, 2023. Don was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, Carl and Edna Nunn, on March 25, 1940.
Don was preceded in death by his father Carl Nunn, mother Edna Nunn and brother Jack Nunn. He is survived by his wife Elagene Nunn, his son Jerry...
Victor Lee Akers
Oct 12, 2023
Victor Akers, age 71, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into peace on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
He was born on May 19, 1952, in Rochester, New York, to his parents Curt and Velma Akers.
Victor will be remembered as a very giving man, and for his humor- he loved to joke.
Victor Lee Akers Sr. is survived by...
Billy Sam Murley
Oct 7, 2023
Billy Murley, age 72, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away early morning, on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Billy was born on December 15, 1950, to his parents William and Dorothy Murley, in Hartsville, Tennessee. He grew up in the country side of Hendersonville, and was a man of faith. As a believer in Jesus and The Lord, Billy attended the...
Lewis Reese
Oct 3, 2023
Lewis Reese, age 90, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Lewis was born on February 24, 1933, to his parents Morry and Margaret Reese, in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his four siblings were raised in Lima, Ohio. As a young man, Lewis served the Navy in the United States Military,...
Wanda Gayle Smith
Oct 3, 2023
Wanda Gayle Smith, age 68, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into peace on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wanda was born on October 18, 1954, in Gallatin, Tennessee to her parents, Fred and Elizabeth Williams. When she was 18 years old, she married James H. Smith, on October 6, 1972. For work, Wanda was a secretary for Vol...
Euna G. Overbay Deaton
Sep 11, 2023
Euna G. (Overbay) Deaton, age 79, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest in early morning on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Euna was born on September 8, 1944 to her parents Arnold and Annie Mary Overbay in Marion, Virginia. She was one of seven children - she loved being a sister. Growing up, Euna's love to sing began as a...
Elvin Bunk Thomas
Sep 6, 2023
Elvin Bunk Thomas, age 92, of Bethpage, Tennessee, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
He was born on September 24, 1931, to his parents Jerm and Lucy Thomas, in Smith County, Tennessee.
Growing up, he was one of eight children. As a young man, Elvin began working for the Carl Tipton Show, on News Channel 5,...
Donna Kaye Johnson
Sep 5, 2023
Donna Kaye Johnson, age 63, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
She was born on September 11, 1959, to her parents Everett and Jane Brewer, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Donna worked for many years with Teddy Bear Portraits, taking school pictures. She was a wife, mother to three, and grandmother to five who was known to...
Joseph Michael Cronin
Aug 31, 2023
Joseph Michael Cronin, age 84, a resident of Hendersonville, TN for over 40 years, passed away August 31, 2023. He was born in Jefferson City, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Elieen Cronin. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Riggan; son, Michael Cronin; grandchildren, Michael Chad Gribble, Dennis Michael Cronin, and Daniel Kenneth...
Bobby Jones
Jul 29, 2023
Mr. Robert Jones, who better known as Bobby, age 87, of Castilian Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in White House, Tennessee.
He was born on July 26, 1936, in Thompson Station, Tennessee, to his parents Fred and Ruby Jones. Bobby did several jobs for work; he served in the United States Army, laid flooring for...
Jean Thompson
Jul 25, 2023
Jean Thompson, age 89, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
She was born on May 4, 1934, in Vernon, Kentucky, to her parents Travis and Vela Thompson.
In her life she was one of three children, and was known to playfully jest, or to banter lovingly with her family. Ms. Jean also loved to...
Janice Virginia Durham
Jul 17, 2023
Janice Durham, age 60, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away at home on Monday, July 17, 2023.
She was born on April 13, 1963, to her parents Robert and Janie Bishop, in Gallatin.
For work, Janice was a supervisor in manufacturing medical supplies for over 20 years. She was an independent woman who worked hard, and loved harder....
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