Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Montra Elizabeth Denning, age 90, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2022.

Liz was born on October 22, 1932, to the late Alvie and Alberta Fleming in Westmorland, TN.   She had a peaceful transition on New Year’s Eve, 2022.  She is now celebrating in heaven.

Liz was totally committed to serving Jesus...

Dec 22, 2022

Charles Edwin Blair Sr., age 75 of Cross Plains, passed away December 22, 2022.  He was born in Lebanon, TN on November 13, 1947 to the late James and Beatrice Blair.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Blair and Jerry Blair.  He is survived by his daughter, Christy (Tyrone Holder) Blair; son, Charles (Heather) Blair...

Dec 22, 2022

William Charles “Clem” McDearman died at the age of 90 on Wednesday, December 22, 2022. He grew up in Gallatin, TN, raised his family in Portland, TN where he was a pharmacist, and lived his latter years in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 23, 1932 to the late William Ernest and Ada Dudney McDearman. He was married...

Dec 19, 2022

Ms. Ouida Gallahar, age 83, of Portland, passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born on December 31, 1938 to the late Verbal and Helen Cox. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Scotty Gallahar and daughter, Sherry Gallahar.

Ouida loved spending time with her family, fishing, and arrow head...

Dec 17, 2022

The world was blessed when Tammy Lee Payne, was born January 27, 1966, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Gerald and Wanda Kutsch. She has called Tennessee, her home since 1985. She was a devote Christian, who loved her Lord, and prayer time. She was known for her huge heart, beautiful smile, and contagious laugh. She gave wherever she could; whether...

Dec 11, 2022

JOSEPH DONALD RENEAU

86, died at home December 11, 2022. He was born September 17, 1936, in Russellville, Ky the son of Virgil T and Mildred T. R. (Kirby) Reneau. Don graduated from Central High School, Class of 1955. He served with the U.S. Navy 1958-1962. Don married his sweetheart, Joyce, and they settled in Mount Juliet,...

Nov 28, 2022

Cathy B. Johns, age 62 of Gallatin, passed away November 28, 2022.  She was born on April 21, 1960 to the late Gardner and Laura Claiborne.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Johns; siblings, Nicki (Donnie) Cauley, Andy C (Tonya) Claiborne, Paulette (Danny) Gammon, Lonnie Claiborne and Darren Claiborne

Nov 27, 2022

Henry. Warren Cox, age 87 of Gallatin, TN died on Nov. 27,2022. He was a life long resident of Sumner county. He was retired from TVA after 36yrs of service. He served his country with 5yrs in the United States Air Force being stationed in various places in the world.

He is preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2022

Margaret Groves Craighead was born on November 13, 1945 to Charlie and Ona Belle Groves.  She is survived by her sisters Rebecca Groves (Portland) and Barbara (Ray) Frye (Lafayette), and a brother, John Groves (Portland).  Margaret is survived by her husband Don and daughters Alecia, Kayren, and Mindy.  A foster son, Mike James (minister of the Cheboygan Church of Christ in Michigan)...

Nov 13, 2022

Charles Randall Cargile, age 69 of Portland, passed away November 13, 2022.  He was born in Nashville, TN on March 20, 1953 to the late Charles and Eva Cargile.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Raines.  Survived by his children, Terrisa Davenport, Jennifer Cargile, and David Cargile; brother, Michael Cargile; step-children, Brooke White and Cody...

Nov 9, 2022

Mrs. Betty Rose Gaulden Stone, age 75, passed away on November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1947 in Greensboro, NC to the late James and Grace Gaulden. Along with her parents, she is preceded by 3 brothers, 7 sisters; and one granddaughter, Maegan Stone.

Betty Rose had a contagious...

Nov 4, 2022

Steve Franklin Markham, age 78, of Gallatin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 4, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late George and Annie Markham. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son,

Steven Markham II. He is survived by his loving...

Oct 26, 2022

Ryan Patrick Horton, age 61 of Greenbrier, passed away October 26, 2022.  He was born in Madison, TN on November 6, 1960 to the late Melvin and Lola Horton.  Ryan is survived by the love of his life and wife of 34 years, Terri Horton; son, Andrew (Morgan) Horton; daughter, Heather (Roger) Smith; grandchildren, Tillman Mathies, Destiny (Tanner) Jordan,...

Oct 17, 2022

Jose Bernal passed away peacefully, at his home October 17th, 2022, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family. Jose was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1956, where he lived until he was 32 years old and immigrated to New York City in 1988 where he worked as a Cab Driver for many years. In 2006,...

Oct 15, 2022

Debbie West, age 58 of Castilian Springs, passed away October 15, 2022.  She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 14, 1964 to the late Roy and Karlene Handy, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her step-son James West.  Debbie is survived by her husband, George West; daughters, Meaghan (Cody) Sullivan, and Sarah (Nicholas) Raab; step-son, Thomas...

Oct 14, 2022

Cheryl Jean Murzyn (nee Rundle), age 62, passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2022. She is survived by her husband Patrick, daughter Katie (Anthony), son Chris, granddaughter Ellie, sister Loretta, and brother Timothy.

Cheryl was a devoted wife, caring mother, and adoring grandmother who enjoyed traveling, exploring new places and celebrating life with her family....

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Albert Anthony Wright, age 75, passed away on October 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 23, 1947 to the late Ann Augusta Wright and Harold Calaus Wright.

Albert was a member of the United States Army for 34 years where he served two tours in Vietnam and was part of...

Sep 28, 2022

Myra A. Wilcox, age 79 of Gallatin, passed away September 28, 2022. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 6, 1943 to the late William and Nora Bievenue. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Lynn Schramke (Michael), James Frances Wilcox II (Amie), and Debra Evonne Baggett (Douglas); grandchildren, Nicole Marie Leckner (Jonathon), Amanda Mae Wren (Matthew),...

Sep 27, 2022

Sigrid Anna Stinson, age 84, passed away September 27, 2022.  She was born in Sonneberg, Germany on August 19, 1938 to the late Hans and Charlotte Ehrhardt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Stinson, and her siblings, Gudrun, Hans, and Horst.  She and Wesley were married in 1958 while he was serving in the Air...

Sep 21, 2022

Charles S. Winscott, age 83 of Gallatin, passed away September 21, 2022.  He was born in Batesville, Indiana on July 17, 1939 to the late Mervin Bower and Ada Mae Gooden Winscott.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Winscott; daughters, Deborah Goddard, Ada, OK, Cathy Goddard Smith (Blake), Spartanburg, SC; son, Rich Goddard (Emily), Portland,...