Obituaries

Jul 25, 2023

 

Wayne R. Wilson passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1934  in Jackson County, TN to his late parents John Bruce Wilson and Mazelle (Sloan) Wilson. Also preceding Wayne, in death is his sister and brother-in-law Bobbie Joy and Berchman Trichel, Jr. of Harrisonburg, LA and his brother J. David Wilson of Goodlettsville, TN....

Jul 25, 2023

 

Mary Frances Boswell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the community, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2023 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. She was born on September 30th, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late James Alva Webb and Jessie Arnett.Frances was known for her vibrant and joyful personality. Her love for music was evident throughout her life as...

Jul 25, 2023

Betty Jo Hollows, a beloved member of the Goodlettsville community, passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on August 3, 1935, in Goodlettsville, TN to Albert Worth Sloan and Bessie Mai Davis. Betty was one of nine siblings, which she is preceded in death by, who shared a close bond throughout their lives....

Jul 21, 2023

 

Mary Lou Lassiter Beach, 95, lived in Sumner County 95 years.  She passed away July 21, 2023 at White House Healthcare & Rehabilitation.  Born January 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Herman D. Lassiter & Eula Frances Jones Lassiter. 

She was also preceded in death by William Beach, her husband of 65 years.  Preceded in death...

Jul 20, 2023

BRIAN GREGORY PERKINS, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Perkins. He is survived by his dear mother, Brenda Eggert and husband James; loving children, Cade and Carmen Perkins; brothers, Chris Perkins, Erik Eggert and wife Erin, Jason Eggert; and numerous nieces and nephews. In a few words, Brian was artistic,...

Jul 20, 2023

Longtime independent radio promotions veteran Jan Woods who has worked with dozens and dozens of artists globally some of which include Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton, The Bellamy Brothers, Joe Nichols, George Jones, and the list goes on and on died on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her home in Hermitage, Tennessee.Woods started her radio promotions career in 1994 launching Jan Woods...

Jul 19, 2023

 

Larry Banning was born to Bud and Edie Banning in Des Moines, Iowa on May 10, 1938. He passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at his home. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn, on June 10, 1960 and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. They were blessed with two sons, Chris & Brian. Larry graduated from Iowa State University in...

Jul 16, 2023

 

Ms. Clara Sue Rosser, age 82, passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born in Robertson County on March 2, 1941 to the late John Eugene Chapman and Linnie Mae Magby. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rosser; and siblings, Flora Binkley, John Chapman, Jr., and Mary Lynch.

Sue worked for...

Jul 14, 2023

 

 

Nettie Ann Wright December 26, 1934 to July 14, 2023 

Our dear mother, Nettie Ann Wright, died peacefully in Tennessee on July 14, 2023. The daughter of Hans and Annabelle Sommerfeld, she was born December 26, 1934 in Broward Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL into a family of 4 girls, Margaret, Nettie, Eula, and Gretchen. Although the sisters moved...

Jul 7, 2023

George Howlett Frost of White House, TN, passed away peacefully at his family home on July 7, 2023, at the age of 89. George was preceded in death by his parents, Miles Goodlett and Bessie Cotton Frost, his beloved wife Mattie Sue Frost, his son-in-law Cliff Tomlinson, and his grandson Kelley Steven Frost.

He was born on May 25,...

Jul 6, 2023

 

Mr. George Gary Harris (AKA Gary Harris); age 91; of Hendersonville left this earthly existence on July 6, 2023 for eternal peace.   Gary was a New Year's baby born in Nashville, TN on January 1, 1932 to Grace Tuck Harris and Jesse Harris.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his late wife, Helen Lain Harris;...

Jul 5, 2023

Sue Wilkinson, 90, passed peacefully on July 5, 2023. Born in rural Coffee County Tennessee on November 26, 1932 in the depths of the Great Depression, she was known as Izzie to her family. Upon moving to White House, Tennessee in her early teens, Izzie decided that her middle name Sue was more becoming. She graduated from White House High...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Kelli Bennett, age 54, of Clarksville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023 in Clarksville, TN. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 25, 1968 to the late R.C. Stone and Evelyn Pierce Stone. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Randy Stone. 

Kelli is survived by her husband of 30 years, Mr. Heath...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Helen Biggs Andrews, 91, entered her eternal rest on Monday, July 3, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1932, at 28 weeks in a taxicab on the way to the hospital in Nashville, TN. There was newspaper article written about her and she loved to tell that story. She was the oldest of four children of Henry and...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mary Jo Bowers Dorris, age 84, of Goodlettsville, passed away on July 1, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1939, to the late Joseph R. and Mary L. Martin Bowers. Along with her parents, she is preceded by her husband, J. Martin Dorris; and sister, Frances Galbreath.

Mary Jo is survived by her daughters, Marti (Phil) Hartman and...

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. John William Decker, Sr.; age 89; of White House passed away on July 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Taylor, MI to the late Frank and Doreen Decker. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Ann Decker; sister Janet Peborski; and brother, Doug...

Jun 30, 2023

Mr. Nick Thompson, age 60, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1962 to Mrs. Mary Thompson and the late Charles Ross Thompson, Sr. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ross Thompson, Jr.

Nick was an avid UT...

Jun 27, 2023

Ms. Shirley Faye Ralph Martin, age 78, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sumner County, Tennessee on February 4, 1945 to the late Roy and Mary Ralph. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Leon Martin; son, Stephen Ralph Martin; two sisters,...

Jun 26, 2023

Wilma “Jean” (Grigsby) Stidham (Mom) passed peacefully in her Goodlettsville home on 26 Jun 2023.  Jean was born in Hardburly Kentucky on 30 Nov 1928, from Margie Elizabeth (Edwards) Grigsby and Lewis Hayes Grigsby.  She was preceded by her husband of 74 years, John H Stidham Sr (2017) and her son John H Stidham Jr (2023).  She is survived...

Jun 24, 2023

Chandra Sue Dickie, born on October 20, 1960, in Springfield, TN, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Nashville, TN. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Chandra was surrounded by her beautiful family members who are mourning her loss. Chandra had an associate’s degree from Vol State in Business and Communication and later followed her love...