Obituaries
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...
Vearlon Ray Brown
Aug 5, 2024
Ray Brown, age 89, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on August 5, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1935, to his parents L.R. and Mary Brown. Ray was raised in Cottontown, Tennessee, with his lifelong best friend, Forest Creekmore, they loved to go to the creek together and play baseball. He continued to play baseball for fun in...
Kay Lauper
Aug 5, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce that Mrs. Brenda "Kay" Lauper, age 75, of Gallatin, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024. She was born in Gallatin, TN, on April 22, 1949, to the late Douglas and Iris Woodard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Horace Lauper and her three...
Roy E. Washburn
Jul 26, 2024
Roy Washburn, age 74, of Cottontown, Tennessee, entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2024.
He was born on February 22, 1950, to his parents Felix and Florence Washburn, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Roy was married to the love of his life, Joyce, on July 18, 1980. They had 3 children together; their legacy continued with several grandchildren who they cherished.
Roy was...
Don Ray Lambert
Jul 21, 2024
Don Ray Lambert passed away on July 21, 2024 at the age of 86 at Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin TN. He had been a lifelong resident of Tazewell, TN until moving to his daughter's home in Portland, TN two years ago. He was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church.
Don loved his family above all else....
James Edward Harris
Jul 4, 2024
James Edward Harris was born on October 24,1928 in McMinnville, Tennessee and received his heavenly body on July 4, 2024. James is preceded in death by his bride of almost 72 years, Peggy Sue Christian Harris, as well as his parents Oscar and Lola Harris and his sister Virginia Lance.
James loved his country and was honored to serve in the...
Evelyn Payne Tucker
Jun 30, 2024
Tucker, Evelyn (Butler, Payne) Age 99 of Hendersonville, TN passed away June 30, 2024. Evelyn is predeceased by her husband, John T. Tucker, her son, Kim Payne and siblings, Helen Fuller, Dolly Kropf, Wilma Pritchett, Gary Butler and Mike Butler. She is survived by sons, Bob Payne, Mark (Vicki) Payne, Brett Payne and Sam (Amber) Payne; siblings, Mary Lou Adams,...
Billy Wayne Woodall
Jun 26, 2024
Billy Wayne Woodall, a devoted family man and pillar of the community, passed away peacefully on the 26th of June 2024, at the age of 80 years old. He was born April 14, 1944, to his parents Samuel Middie and Lila Mai Woodall, in Fountain Head, Tennessee. Billy served his country for 30 years in the Army, where his work...
Dalen Craig Henderson
Jun 20, 2024
Dalen Craig Henderson, age 45, of Castalian Springs, TN, passed away unexpectedly on June 20th, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 7th, 1978. Dalen is preceded in death by his grandparents Ann and Chuck Sullivan, grandmother Daisy Henderson, cousin Kristin Joslin Howe, and his stepfather Terry Sague. He is survived by his mother Cheryl Sague and brother...
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