Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Josephine (Girard) Yelverton, 89 of Lebanon, TN, passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, on Friday April 14th, 2023 with her two daughters by her side. Patricia was born on March 19, 1934 to the late Beatrice (Beaulieu) and Ludger Girard. She was a kind, determined, funny and often sassy woman who loved the Boston Redsox, Notre Dame football,...

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Alfred Burlew, known as Al or if you knew him from New York it was “Bud”, age 73, of Portland Tennessee, surrounded family, passed away March 21, 2023.

Al believed in doing things his own way, never wanting to leave something to anyone else. In his last days he wrote the following:

“I have...

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Robert James Helson, better known as Bobby, age 74, of Gallatin, TN, passed away at home, Saturday morning, of March 11, 2023.

Bobby was born August 2, 1948, to the late Cecil and Syble Helson.

Bobby was a Police Officer for over 34 years. He started his career in Gallatin, but soon transferred to Westmoreland; where he...

Mar 4, 2023

Peggy Regina Perdue, age 75 of Gallatin, passed away March 2, 2023.  She was born in Corinth, Mississippi on November 4, 1947 to the late Troy and Frances Phelps.  Peggy grew up in Cornith along with her sister Lynda, and later moved to Memphis, TN, then to Little Rock, AR.  She worked for many years in the insurance industry,...

Feb 26, 2023

Denise Loretta Breeden, age 69, of Hartsville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Denise was born on September 20, 1953, in Highland Park, Michigan.  She was one of the five children raised by her parents Ralph and Mildred Gann. Later in her life, she had three of her own children and worked...

Feb 25, 2023

Leon Anthony Locke, age 83 of Gallatin, passed away February 25, 2023.  He was born in Hamtramck Michigan on August 3, 1939 to the late Leon M. and Irene Bush Locke.  Leon is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Bettye Bass Locke.  He is also survived by their daughters, Evie (Matt) Clausen, and Lisa McClendon; sisters, Sally (Bob)...

Feb 17, 2023

Louis J. “John” St. John, age 93 of Gallatin TN, passed away February 17, 2023. He was born in Charlotte Center, New York on October 7, 1929 to the late William Walter and Bernice Merchant St. John. He enlisted in the Navy in 1947. In 1951 he married Joyce Near of Sherman, NY. They had 4 children and were...

Feb 14, 2023

Rebecca Gayle Young, age 75 of Gallatin, passed away on February 14, 2023.  She was born Rebecca Gayle Fisher on February 21, 1947 in Nashville.  She was employed at Nationwide Insurance Company for over 20 years as an Agent.  She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Brian) Penton; sons, Kenneth (Andrea) Vanhooser, and Tim (Linda) White; brother, John (Mary)...

Feb 14, 2023

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Harry A. Farris, age 87, of Gallatin, TN, passed away.  He was a beloved and devoted husband and father.  Born to Clarence and Margaret Farris, Harry enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August of 1953, serving 20 years, retiring in 1973.  After retirement, he eventually settled in Tennessee where he met his love, Rachel...

Feb 14, 2023

Peggy Joan (Franklin) Tomlinson, age 89, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

She was born to her parents, Thomas and Gracie Franklin, on September 1, 1933, in  Sumner County, Tennessee. At 20 years old, she became the wife of Mr. R.C. Tomlinson, on August 21, 1954. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson...

Feb 3, 2023

Glenn Louis Hebert, age 73 of Gallatin, passed away February 3, 2023.  Glenn was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on October 20, 1949.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Clara Belle Hebert, and his daughter, Leslie Nicole Hebert.  Glenn is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita Hebert; sons, Jeremy Hebert, Kristopher (Christy) Hebert, and...

Feb 3, 2023

Robert O. Paske, age 82 of Gallatin, went home to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus, on February 3, 2023.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Paske, and brother Ronald Paske.  He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Paske, and son Steven (Erin) Paske.  Robert was retired after 40 faithful years of service...

Feb 3, 2023

Mrs. Dawn C. Goodwin, 76, of Gallatin, TN passed away on February 3, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1946, to the late Lamar and Beverly Cannon.

Dawn grew up with a strong foundation of faith. She went to college at Memphis State where she met the love of her life at the Wesley Foundation; Richard...

Jan 31, 2023

Curtis Ridley, age 92, passed away suddenly on January 31, 2023 at his home. Curtis was a retired truck driver for Genesco.  He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During this time he transported wounded soldiers from the front lines for medical care and earned a number of bronze stars.  Curtis was preceded...

Jan 30, 2023

David Hearst Bishop, Jr., age 71 of Goodlettsville, passed away January 30, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1951 to the late David and Mariam Bishop, Sr.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Geri Bishop; his daughters, Amie (Mike) Wilkerson, and Miriam (Eric) Hall; son, David (Amanda) Bishop III; grandchildren, Abigail Wilkerson,...

Jan 26, 2023

Maureen Hubler, age 82 of Gallatin, passed away January 26, 2023.  She was proudly born in England on March 17, 1940 to the late Richard and Gladys Crowder.  She is survived by her husband, Harry Hubler; sons, Steve (Roxy) Oeser, Tony Oeser, Chris (JoAnn) Oeser, and Shane Patrick; grandchildren, Chase, Alex, Nikki, Colton, Amber, Blake; eight great-grandchildren, and brother Ronnie...

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas Blakemore Stewart, Sr., age 74 of Gallatin, passed away on January 22, 2023.  He was born on November 20, 1948 in Gallatin to the late Charles and Rebecca Stewart.  He is also preceded in death by his son, Brian Stewart.  Survived by his wife, Linda Stewart; sons, Thomas (Jessica) Stewart, Jr., and Richard (Angela)Stewart; daughter, Becky Stewart; grandchildren,...

Jan 11, 2023

Tommy Huston Porter, age 70 of Castilian Springs, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Huston and Etta Porter. He is survived by his wife, Becky Porter; brother, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Porter; nieces, Haley (Brad) Edwards, and Lacey (Ryan) Weaver, step-daughter, Ariel Wright; best friends, Wayne and Kathy Lackey. Tommy also leaves behind...

Jan 4, 2023

Daniel Boone Sutherland III passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Virginia but lived his married life in Tennessee. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 57 years, Diana, three awesome sons, Danny (Tammie), Devon (Edie), and Darren, wonderful grandchildren, Garrett, Emily, Daniel, and Greta, a brother Ben (Angie), sister...

Jan 1, 2023

Phillip Gerald Hord, II age 79, passed away April 30, 2023.  He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on February 22, 1944 to the late Phillip and Anna Hord, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his late wife Julie Ann Hord, and brother, David Hord.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Hord; children, Phillip...