Obituaries
Bobby Eugene Litchford
Sep 28, 2026
Bobby Eugene Litchford, born April 15, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on September 28, 2026.
A graduate of Madison High School, Bobby built a long working life as a phone repairman with Western Electric, later AT&T. He worked there for more than 20 years, and those who knew him would recognize the particular way he said the name in full:...
Hailey Edmund Smith
Sep 28, 2026
Hailey Edmund Smith, age 76, passed away at his home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, on September 28, 2026. He was born in Orlando, Florida, and will be remembered as a warm, peaceful, and selfless man whose life was marked by service, devotion, and quiet joy.
A career military man, Hailey served in the United States Army and retired after 21 years of...
Martha Balcom
Sep 26, 2026
Martha M. Balcom, born Martha Jones, passed away on September 26, 2026, in White House, Tennessee, one day after her 96th birthday. She was born on September 25, 1930, in Jackson County, Tennessee, and lived a long life marked by faith, determination, hard work, and care for others.
From an early age, Martha understood responsibility. She left school early to help...
Connie Sue Galbreath
Sep 25, 2026
Connie Galbreath, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 59. A longtime resident of the Union Hill community, Connie made her home on Lickton Pike with her husband, Keith Galbreath, for the past 35 years.
Connie was born on December 3, 1966, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Paul and Betty Coleman. She was...
Joel "Big Jody" Whittemore
Sep 25, 2026
Joel Hollis Whittemore, known to many as “Big Jody,” passed away at his home in Portland, Tennessee, on September 25, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on February 9, 1953, in Glasgow, Kentucky.
Joel will be remembered as a loving, caring, kind, and patient man whose steady reliability shaped the lives of those around him. He was the kind of...
Margaret Amelia Pico
Sep 24, 2026
Margaret Amelia Pico, née Bishop, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at Tristar Hendersonville after a long battle with medical complications. She was 81.
Born on July 16, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Margaret will be remembered as a woman of Christian faith whose life was marked by love, gentleness, and quiet strength. She was loving and caring, soft...
Linda Joyce Davis
Sep 23, 2026
Linda Joyce Davis, of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on November 22, 1952, moved through life with a spirit that was both stubborn and deeply loving. Those who knew her understood her caring nature and the quiet strength she carried with her.
Linda attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with her...
Neaveh Faith Wagner
Sep 23, 2026
Neaveh Faith Wagner, 4 months, was born on April 29th, 2026, and tragically passed away at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital on September 23rd, 2026. She was, in every sense, a true bundle of joy—a happy, beautiful little girl whose presence brought light and love to the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
From the very beginning, she was an...
Margaret Anne Edwards
Sep 15, 2026
Margaret Anne Edwards, born March 29, 1944, in Casey County, Kentucky, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She will be remembered as a caring, kind-hearted woman who always helped others and was known for being there for anything you needed.
Margaret built a life marked by service and dedication to those around her. She worked as a special...
Darrell "Chief" Snider
Sep 14, 2026
Darrell “Chief” Snider passed away on September 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on July 3, 1941, in Delta, Colorado.
Known to many as “Chief,” Chief was a kind and well-liked man whose helpful nature left a lasting impression on the people around him. He was very willing to stop and assist others no matter the weather, and he...
Constance Elizabeth Hill
Sep 12, 2026
Constance Elizabeth Hill, née Pitts, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Born February 26, 1951, in Springfield, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Brownlow Pitts and Eleanor Catherine Choate Pitts.
Constance graduated from Savannah Central High School in Savannah, Tennessee, as a member of the Class of 1969. In her working life, she owned...
Jerry Wayne Rice
Sep 12, 2026
Jerry Wayne Rice, 78, was born December 13, 1947, in Madison, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville following a short illness.
Jerry was raised on his family’s farm in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He spent many years in the Chattanooga area before making his home in White House, Tennessee, where he and his wife, Cynthia...
Gene Ray Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Gene Ray Johnson, age 90, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. He was born on August 14, 1936, in Hendersonville, Tennessee to the late Garnet and Mildred Johnson.
Mr. Johnson served his country as Air Force Police, a role that reflected his steady sense of duty. In his working life, he built a long career with...
Oliver Lee Haines
Aug 27, 2026
Before he was ever born, Oliver Haines was already deeply loved. His story began within a family whose own love story started eleven years ago, when his parents met in an unexpected place—a haunted house. From there, grew a life together filled with love, laughter, and dreams of the family they would one day share.
When they learned they were expecting...
Ron Moss
Aug 20, 2026
Ron Moss, born Jimmy Ronald Moss on July 23, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on August 20, 2026.
Ron will be remembered as a teacher, an inspirational and influential presence, and a dynamic force in the lives of those who knew him. For over 30 years, he was the owner and operator of Moss Taekwondo School, in Goodlettsville, TN. A...
Marie L. Garcia
Aug 19, 2026
Marie Lourdes Garcia, 77, of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2026.
Marie was born on February 11, 1949, in Angústias, Horta, Faial, Azores. At just 9 years old, she immigrated with her family from the Azores to California, where she would build a beautiful life rooted in family, faith, tradition, and hard work.
Marie graduated from...
Christopher Michael Jaris
Aug 18, 2026
Christopher Michael Jaris, affectionately known as “Bear” or “Storm,” was born on March 31, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan. He passed away on August 18, 2026, in White House, Tennessee, at the age of 61.
Christopher spent his early childhood in Oxford, MI, just outside of Detroit. In high school, his family moved first to Ontonagon, MI by the shores of Lake...
Heather Cerise Patereau
Aug 17, 2026
Heather Cerise Patereau, age 49, of White House, TN, was born on March 13, 1977, in Fontana, California. She passed away on August 17, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Heather’s life was a remarkable blend of dedication, quiet strength, and deep compassion, leaving a memorable impression on everyone she encountered.
Heather’s education laid the foundation for her life of service. A graduate...
Betty Joyce Hewgley
Aug 9, 2026
Betty Joyce (Butts) Hewgley was born in Nashville, TN on June 16th, 1932. She passed away in Hendersonville, TN on August 9th, 2026, at the age of 94. Betty was a proud 1951 alumni of Isaac Litton High School. From a young age she enjoyed playing many sports. She played golf, racquet ball, volleyball, bowling, and practically anything else she...
June Carolyn Johnson
Aug 8, 2026
June Carolyn (Sprouse) Johnson was born in Hendersonville, TN, on June 12, 1936, to the late Bertie Garrett Sprouse and Clyde Thomas Sprouse. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joe Richard Johnson; infant granddaughter, Hannah Grace Johnson; sisters, Joyce Simpkins and Sue Potts of Murfreesboro, and infant niece, Susan Potts. Survived by sons, Todd Richard (Beverly) and...
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