Obituaries
Nathan Evan Shelby
Sep 6, 2023
Nathan Evan Shelby, a successful attorney at Rainey, Kizer, Rever, and Bell for 16 years, passed away on September 6, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1979 in Memphis, TN.Nathan was known not only for his career accomplishments but also for his kindheartedness and the countless lives he touched. He dedicated his life to helping others and was...
Evelyn Meadows
Sep 4, 2023
Evelyn Meadows, a beloved housewife who dedicated her life to raising her two children, has passed away at the age of 97. She was born on September 12, 1925, and passed away on September 4, 2023, in White House, Tennessee.Throughout her life, Evelyn found joy in the simple pleasures and had a talent for nurturing all things green. Gardening...
Farris Wayne Drake
Sep 3, 2023
Mr. Farris Wayne Drake went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, 3rd Sept. after 72 years of life. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Sipe Drake; son, Joshua (Vicki); daughter, Alicia (Joshua); five grandchildren (John, George, Cora, Leo, and Isobel); and sister, Brenda Drake Haley.
Wayne was born in Nashville as the...
Alice Willis
Aug 25, 2023
Alice Willis, a devoted wife, loving mother, and fiercely dedicated grandmother, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Hendersonville, TN. Born on December 11, 1958, in Fort Campbell, KY, Alice touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her kind heart and willingness to help others. She will always be remembered for her incredible warmth and generosity.
Alice's proudest...
Bobby Gene Clement
Aug 24, 2023
Bobby Gene Clement, the youngest of 5 children, was born on February 2, 1931 in Nashville, TN to Albert Clement and Myrtle Powers Clement. After graduating from high school in 1949, Bob enlisted into the Navy. His term was extended when the Korean War broke out with Bob serving as a supply clerk aboard the U.S.S. Achernar, transporting troops and...
Barbara N. Taylor
Aug 24, 2023
Barbara N. Taylor, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 24, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact. Born on September 7, 1937, in Nashville, TN, Barbara's life was a testament to love, compassion, and dedication.Barbara dedicated herself to education and spent 15 years teaching for Sumner County Schools and Vol State Community College....
Jacqueline Lynn Dever
Aug 18, 2023
Jacqueline Lynn Dever, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 18th, 2023 in Nashville, TN. She was born on January 22nd, 1956 in Gallatin, TN.Jackie led a remarkable life filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. One of her greatest passions was cooking, and she was known for her delicious dishes such as meatloaf, beans,...
Jennie Lou Morris Hale
Aug 11, 2023
Jennie Lou Morris Hale passed away peacefully August 11, 2023 at White House Healthcare. Miss Jennie was born on September 6, 1924 in the Sycamore Community of Cheatham County in Tennessee to Omer and Nora Morris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hale; daughter, Dot Swezea; granddaughter, Angie Swezea Johns; brothers,...
Betty Jean Reynolds
Aug 6, 2023
Betty Jean Reynolds was born July 19,1940. She passed away on August 6, 2023. She is survived by her 5 children, James (Debby) Reynolds, Ricky (April) Reynolds, Jonathan Reynolds and daughters Deborah Reynolds and Thelma (Charles) Woodard. Preceded in death by husband James Donald Reynolds, son Timothy Reynolds & daughter-n-law Misty Reynolds. She was blessed with 16 grandchildren and...
Edward Houston Legge
Aug 5, 2023
Edward Houston Legge, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1939, and his memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.Edward had a fulfilling career that spanned over three decades at DuPont. With dedication and skill, he worked as a pipefitter and maintenance man, leaving...
Julie Mae Darrow
Aug 3, 2023
Julie May Darrow, a beloved dog breeder and groomer specializing in Maltese, passed away on August 3, 2023. She was known for her expertise in breeding and showing champion dogs. Julie was born on May 19, 1944, and had a strong passion for canines throughout her life.Julie's career as a dog breeder and groomer brought her much joy and fulfillment....
Wayne Ray Wilson
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....
Frances Boswell
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...
Betty Jo Hollows
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....
Mary Lou Beach
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...
Brian Gregory Perkins
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,...
Janice Woods
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...
Larry Banning
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...
Clara Sue Rosser
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...
Nettie Ann Wright
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...
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