Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 16, 2024

Janice Robbie Smith of Gallatin, Tennessee, was born on October 3rd, 1936, in Woodlawn, Tennessee, to Lester and Floree Burkhart. She left this earth to return to her Lord on November 16, 2024, at the age of 88.

She is survived by children, David (Joyce) Smith, Phillip Smith, Joanna Chatham, and Mike (Tina) Smith; grandchildren, Kristen Chatham, Cody (Carley) Smith, Allie...

Nov 13, 2024

Carolyn Woodard, age 81, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on November 13, 2024, in the comfort of her own home, with her family by her side.

She was born on May 23, 1943, in Gallatin, to her parents Fred and Carrie Autrey. Carolyn was an avid reader, especially mysteries. She also enjoyed writing her own poems and stories. However, Carolyn...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...