Obituaries
Melissa Amanda (Murphy) Ellison
Jun 13, 2024
Melissa Ellison, age 48, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into rest on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
She was born on October 19, 1975, in Macon, Georgia, to her parents Terry and Brenda Murphy.
Melissa was in the graduating Class of 1994, of Warner Robins High School, in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Shortly after, she began her career at Allstate Insurance, in 1996. Melissa was a...
Justin Taylor Butler
Jun 8, 2024
Justin Taylor Butler, age 37, of Hendersonville, TN, a man with the heart the size of the UT Vols stadium passed away unexpectedly on June 8th, 2024. Justin was born on December 11th, 1986, in Nashville, TN to Skip and Terri Butler. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents Goldman and Dolly Butler, and John and Thelma Bell. He...
Brenda "Kay" White
Jun 1, 2024
Mrs. Brenda “Kay” White, age 72, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. White; mother, Bertha Yarbro; father, Albert Carrington; sisters, Virginia Graham and Margaret Zink; brother, James “Butch” Yarbro, and nephews, Rickey Graham and Darry Yarbro.
She is survived by her son, Randy (Tracy) Stanfill; daughters, Sandy (Gene) Holder...
Elizabeth Ann Sowers
May 31, 2024
Elizabeth Sowers, age 72, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, entered into rest on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Elizabeth was born on December 30, 1951, and she grew up in Sacramento, California. She worked as a caregiver, in home health for many years. Elizabeth was known to shop for hours and enjoyed writing religious poems. She treasured her grandchildren. Elizabeth was a loving and...
Flemon Lee Harper
May 28, 2024
Flemon “Lee” Harper, 84, of Castalian Springs, TN, passed away in his sleep on 28 May 2024. Flemon was born on 7 August 1939, to Lillard and Evie, and the youngest sibling to Shirley and John Harper, in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Flemon faithfully served 21 years in the United States Navy as a Supply Ship Serviceman, retiring to the prestigious rank of...
Norman Dale Tidwell
May 28, 2024
Norman Tidwell, age 78, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Norman was a Tennessee native, born on October 14, 1945, to his parents Virgil and Ruby Tidwell.
He worked in construction for many years. Following his retirement, he was an avid outdoorsman. Norman loved to fish and hunt. He was a simple man who was strong willed...
Andrew Dennis Huestis
May 15, 2024
Andrew Huestis, age 34, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Andrew was born on March 14, 1990, in Nashville, Tennessee, to his parents Dennis and Celine Huestis.
Andrew was charismatic, charming, and confident. All of which complimented his musical talent and ability to entertain. Music was his passion. He was a master drummer, and skilled in playing...
Phillip Bruce Reid
May 14, 2024
Phillip Bruce Reid, a remarkably intelligent, hardworking man, was born in Lafayette, Tennessee January 2, 1937 to the late El Gordon & Virginia Frances Reid. He spent his early years on a family farm where he helped his father in the fields and took his first jobs as a rack and ball boy at a local billiard hall and newspaper delivery boy....
Lois Annette Porter Fuqua
May 13, 2024
Lois Annette Porter Fuqua, age 52 of Bethpage, passed away May 13, 2024. She was born in Detroit Michigan on July 11, 1971. She is preceded in death by her mother, Melba Porter; brother, Charles Porter, and his wife Linda, and nephew Bobby Porter. She is survived by her father, Paul Porter, Sr.; brother, Paul Porter Jr. (Stacy); daughter, Chasity...
Charlotte Rena Trisdale Odom
May 11, 2024
Charlotte Trisdale Odom, born on September 13, 1975, in Gallatin, TN, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024, in the same city where she first graced the world with her presence. Charlotte is survived by her parents Phillip and Betty Trisdale, and her loving husband of 16 years Geoff Odom. She is also survived by her children Peyton (Jason) Eldridge, Tyler...
Ray Thompson
May 7, 2024
In Honor of Ray Thompson
“Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am He. I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4
Raymond Vanuel Thompson, age 93, gained his heavenly home May 7, 2024. He was born July 13, 1930 to Lloyd and Mary Thompson.
As a...
Linda Ruth Woodall
May 5, 2024
Linda Woodall, age 79, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
She was born in Fountain Head, Tennessee, on May 2, 1945, to her parents John and Willie Mai Brown. She worked in Hendersonville for many years, and was retired from Globe Business Furniture of Tennessee, Inc.
Linda Ruth (Brown) Woodall is survived by her husband of 27...
Jerry C. McDonald
Apr 29, 2024
Jerry C. McDonald, age 78, was found to be departed on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Jerry was born on September 11, 1945, to his parents Isaac and Mary McDonald, in Lafayette, Tennessee.
May he rest in peace.
Jerry Clifton McDonald is survived by his nephew, Wendell (Sandra) Jones; and niece, Joyce (Nole) Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Clifton McDonald;...
Georgianna H. Fortier
Apr 20, 2024
Georgianna Fortier, age 66, of Old Hickory, entered into rest on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home with her family by her side.
Georgianna was born on February 8, 1958, to her parents Oneida and Henry McKoin Jr, in Gallatin, Tennessee. She was one of nine children. Georgianna was later married to Lee Fortier, on June 21, 1986.
Georgianna attended Austin Peay...
Doug Mears
Apr 12, 2024
Hubert Douglas “Doug” Mears, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 15, 1942 to parents William and Lillian, both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brother, Kim Mears, and sisters Sharon Mears and Judy Drennon. He is survived by his wife Linda of...
Carol Ann Woosley
Apr 6, 2024
Carol Woosley, age 75, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
She was born on November 24, 1948, in Alturas, California. Carol and her family moved to Tennessee when she was a young girl. She attended DuPont High School, in Old Hickory, and was in the graduating class of 1966. Upon graduation, Carol married her sweet heart,...
Edie P. Austin
Apr 2, 2024
Edith “Edie” Pearl Austin, age 92, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama entered peace on April 2, 2024.
She was born on February 10, 1932, in Monroe County, Arkansas, to her parents Josh and Pearl Bradley. During her life she was a homemaker who loved to decorate and garden. She enjoyed talking with friends and family.
Edie Austin is survived by her stepdaughters, Rosanne (Benjamin)...
Marta Eleanor Miner
Mar 23, 2024
Mrs. Marta E. Miner joined her husband and love of her life, in Heaven, March 23,2024. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully at her home in Florida. Services will be held at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Gallatin, Tn where she will be laid to rest beside him.
Mrs. Miner was born March 11, 1942 in Albion, Illinois to Kenneth...
Daniel Alan Nicholson
Mar 20, 2024
Daniel Nicholson, age 40, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
He was born on August 17, 1983, in Merced, California. He attended Atwater High School and was in the graduating Class of 2001. Just after high school, Daniel enlisted in the United States Military. He served in the air force for 6 years as a security...
Mary Beth Powers
Mar 19, 2024
Mary Beth Powers, age 90, of Gallatin, Tennessee, entered into peace on March 19, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1933, to her parents John and Naomi Nutter, in Conway, Arkansas.
As a young lady, Mary Beth attended Southern Nazarene University, in Bethany, Oklahoma. This is where she met and fell in love with Richmond Wade Powers. They were joined...
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