Obituaries

Sep 20, 2022

Ms. Mary Bennett, age 94, passed away on September 20, 2022. She was born in Nashville TN to the late Austin and Ara Mai Webb. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bennett; and children, Paul York, Charles York, and Angel Bennett.

Mary loved spending time with her family...

Sep 18, 2022

James Donald Reynolds was born on September 10, 1938. He passed away on September 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife Betty Reynolds, and 5 children, James (Debby) Reynolds, Ricky (April) Reynolds, Jonathan (Misty) Reynolds and daughters, Deborah Reynolds and Thelma (Charles) Woodard. He was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Jimmy) Jenkins, Nancy...

Sep 17, 2022

Dick William Hitch , age 76 of Goodlettsville, passed away on September 17th, 2022. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois on April 8, 1946.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy. His sons Richard {Sonia) and Michael (Adrienne). His 5 grandchildren Wilson {Natalie), Rachel {Derek), Allison {Storm), Morgan, and Ryan. His 5 step grandchildren...

Sep 7, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Watts, age 54, passed away on September 7, 2022. She was born in Wabash, IN on April 12, 1968 to Robert and Joyce Whittlesey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jon Watts; and daughter, Shelby Vetter.

Barbara loved helping others, she also was a part of the animal rescue with Abby’s Bed and...

Sep 3, 2022

Sandra Kay Derseweh, age 75 of Goodlettsville passed away at her home.

She was born on December 6, 1946, to the late George Samuel and Gladys Dickens Derseweh in Ridgetop, TN. Ms. Sandra was a graduate of Maplewood High School and a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. She attended Broadmoor Church of Christ for the...

Sep 1, 2022

Robbie LaSalle Brinkley, age 55 of Goodlettsville passed away at Skyline Medical Center on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

She was born on August  23 1967, in Madison to the late Robert Lee and Mymie Brinkley. Robbie was a graduate of Whites Creek High School and worked the last 39 years for Kroger’s. She was a long-time member of the...

Aug 28, 2022

Nina Ruth Edmunds age 87 of Goodlettsville passed away on August 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born on March 14, 1935 in Lincoln County Tennessee, to the late Bobby and Mary Poole. Mrs. Edmunds was co-owner and operator of The Pie Wagon Restaurant that was located at 9th and McGavock and later at 12th and...

Aug 27, 2022

Elmer Bristol Jones “Butch” age 73 of Cottontown, passed away on August 27, 2022 at the Nashville VA Medical Center.

Butch was born on January 3, 1949 to the late Elmer and Jean Elizabeth Jones in Portland, Tennessee. He spent most of his life in the area other than serving his country in the Vietnam War. He...

Aug 9, 2022

Ms. Wilma Davis Bruce, age 95, of Madison, passed away on August 9, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1927 in Old Hickory, TN to the late Arthur and Estelle Davis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bruce.

Wilma is survived by her children, Ruth Ann (Bill) Bryan; Scot (Julia) Bruce; grandchildren, Matt,...

Aug 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Billy R, Short, 76.  Billy went to rest on Sunday August 7th in Nashville, TN surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Huntsville, Alabama and was a loyal, unwavering Alabama fan, Roll Tide!  Billy loved music, the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, vintage cars, but especially...

Aug 6, 2022

Mildred Reynolds Carpenter - Age 95, Goodlettsville, August 6, 2022

Born in Millersville in 1927 she graduated from Goodlettsville High School in 1945 as the first female Sr Class VP. Her 74 year business career began at a Record Company in the brand new L&C tower in downtown Nashville.  She quickly transitioned to the Legal liaison, financial...

Aug 5, 2022

Mr. Brian Alan Bloodworth age 52 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away August 5, 2022. He was born December 3, 1969, in Nashville, TN.

Brian was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert Elvis and Marion Bloodworth; maternal grandparents, Nathan Roland and Eloise Chandler.

Brian is survived parents, Dan and Carole Bloodworth; brother, Brice (Robin)...

Aug 3, 2022

Huey Mikes age 52 of White House passed away on August 3, 2022. He was born on April 16, 1970, in Waukesha, WI as Hugo Byron Mikes, Jr. a graduate of White House High School in 1989. He worked for the Benton-Georgia for over ten years.

He loved fast antique cars and was a Chevy Man through and...

Aug 2, 2022

Madelyn Karen McClure, age 75 of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at White House Health Care with her family by her side.

She was born Madelyn Karen Keisling on August 8, 1946, to the late Albert Harry “A.H” and Beulah Keisling in Kingsport, Tennessee. Karen worked in the medical field for 35 years...

Aug 1, 2022

Mr. JB Keene, the sweetest Pappy in the world, of Whites Creek, TN passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1935 to the late John Britton Keene and Willie Mae Dyer. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Talley Keene; daughter, Deborah Renee Pulley; son, Michael Jay Keene;...

Aug 1, 2022

James Earl “Simp” Simpson, Jr. of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the age of 77.  Born September 3, 1944, in Madison, TN, he was the son of the late James Earl Simpson and Ruth Gilbert Simpson.

Simp grew up in Goodlettsville and was a 1962 graduate of Goodlettsville High School. He went on...

Jul 26, 2022

Mrs. Kelly Rinehart, age 60, of Cross Plains, passed away on July 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1961 in California to the late George and Tommie Cochrane.

Kelly loved her family, and enjoyed her nickname “MiMi” given to her by her grandchildren. She was an accomplished equestrian and showman....

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Kenneth “Wayne” Hardaway Sr. age 77 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away July 26, 2022. He was born July 16, 1945, in Hendersonville, TN to the late John L. Luther and Lillie Mai Hardaway.

Along with his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by wife, Ruby Mae (Miller) Hardaway; daughters, Tammy Hardaway and Anita Smith; brothers, Roy...

Jul 21, 2022

Frank “Frankie Jr.” Louis Resha, Jr. passed away at his home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born May 27, 1957 in Wayne, Michigan he was the son of Betty Joe Lackey Resha and the late Frank L. Resha, Sr. Raised and educated in the Bordeaux section of Nashville and later Goodlettsville he attended Goodlettsville Middle School and graduated from...

Jul 21, 2022

Freddie Lewis Reding, 76, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at NHC Sumner Place.

Born in Nashville on October 23, 1945, Freddie was the son of the late Charlie Reding and Mamie Jane Reding (Binion).  He was the eighth of ten children and grew up in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.  He worked most of his life at and...