All Obituaries

Carrie Sue Wynne Coombs, 101, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born on August 10, 1919 in Greenville, KY, Sue was the daughter of the late Sellus Bolden Wynne and Jennie Lorena Brizendine Wynne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Coombs and also her son, John Wynne Coombs. After graduating from high school she attended Bowling Green's "Business University" for secretarial studies. A longtime Goodlettsville resident, Mrs. Coombs had...

Donald Bender “Duck”, age 73, of Portland, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021.  He was born in Sumner County, TN on October 19, 1947 to the late Pless Henry and Mary Lee Bender.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lottie Bender, and their children, Justin Bender, Mark (Shelley) Bender, and Teresa (Michael) Rigsby.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren, twelve grandchildren; sister Patty Bender; brothers, Henry and Terry Bender.  Visitation will...

Ellen D. Ervin, age 91, of Nashville, passed away in Goodlettsville on June 9, 2021.  She was born in Nashville, TN on March 7, 1930 to the late William Robert Cunningham and Marie Hurt Cunningham.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ervin.  She is survived by her devoted daughter Beverlee Ervin, and grandson Kevin Thomas Short.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday June 12, 2021 at 3pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville.

Beverly Draper Williamson Trotter, 82, of Goodlettsville passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born March 8, 1939 in Davidson County she was the daughter of the late George Bell Williamson and Thelma Grace Draper Williamson. Beverly was a life-long Goodlettsville resident. Her family’s ancestry could be traced back to the origins of Goodlettsville. She was a 1957 graduate of Goodlettsville High School. She was also a certified member of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama, and a member...

Carolyn Whitsell Piccoli was a proud military wife to two retired Air Force veterans. She served more than 30 years in volunteer service to veterans’ causes – most of it for AFSA (Air Force Sergeants Association). Carolyn was born June 14, 1936 in Nashville, TN, to parents Robert (Pop) and Ruby Floyd. She passed away June 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; son James Robert (Robby) Whitsell; husband James H. Whitsell and husband Geno Piccoli. Carolyn is survived by...

Elizabeth Newton Flanagan, 88, of Hendersonville passed away at her home, Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born January 12, 1933, in Old Fort, NC, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William C. Newton and Mary Will Newton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Arthur Flanagan; a son, James Arthur Flanagan; and a brother, James Newton. After briefly residing in Franklin, her family moved up the mountain to Highlands, NC. She graduated from Highlands High School in 1951 and attended...

Lona Belle Parker, age 102 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James F. Parker, Sr., her son James F. Parker Jr., her son-in-law Richard Sadler and her grandson Tony Dorris. She was born in Robertson County to John and Jenny Meadows, the youngest of seven children. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Sadler and Linda Dorris (Billy Wayne); four grandchildren, Annette Dorris, Michael Dorris (Kim), Lisa...

Born on November 13, 1963 Departed on May 28, 2021 and resided in White House, TN Visitation: Northridge ChurchWednesday June 2, 2021 1:00pm to 5:00pmLife Celebration: Northridge ChurchWednesday June 2, 2021 5:00pm to 5:30pm Donny Lynn Wills, age 57 of White House, passed away suddenly May 28, 2021. He was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on November 13, 1963. He is preceded in death by his mother, June Oldham. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Wills, their son, Blake Wills, and daughter,...

Born on December 10, 1921 Departed on May 25, 2021 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, GoodlettsvilleSaturday May 29, 2021 9:30am to 11:30amLife Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, GoodlettsvilleSaturday May 29, 2021 11:30am to 12:00pm Alma Moore Smith of Goodlettsville, TN entered heaven on May 25, 2021 at the age of 99. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Frank Allison Smith; parents...

Born in Hendersonville, TN on November 14, 1934 Departed on May 23, 2021 and resided in Goodlettsville, TN Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: StateroomThursday May 27, 2021 4:00pm to 7:00pmFriday May 28, 2021 10:00am to 11:30amLife Celebration Service: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: ChapelFriday May 28, 2021 11:30am to 12:30pm Inez Lois Burnett Ellis, 86, of Goodlettsville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021....