Recent Obituaries in Gallatin, Hendersonville, & Bethpage
Kelly Eugene Fleming
Mar 4, 2026
Kelly Eugene Fleming, 65, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Born November 1, 1960, in Albany, Georgia, he was the son of the late Bobby Eugene Fleming and Marguerite Clark Johnson Fleming. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, whose zest for life touched everyone he met.
Kelly devoted 36 years of...
Donald Kenton Wright
Feb 24, 2026
Donald Kenton Wright, affectionately known as Don, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Portland, Tennessee. He was born on September 22, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Joe Willie Wright and Hallie Marie House Wright. Don's indelible spirit and positivity shone brightly throughout his life, earning him a reputation as someone who was friendly and never met...
Nancy Jo Warren
Feb 23, 2026
Nancy Jo Warren entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Born August 18, 1933, on Lower Walker's Creek, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Allen Dilleha and Grace Alma Smith Dilleha.
Momma Jo's early life was shaped by loss when she lost her mother at a young...
Julie Suzanne Brackenbury
Feb 14, 2026
Julie Suzanne Brackenbury, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born February 11, 1968, in Nashville, she was the daughter of John Wayne Harrison and Judy Paul Phillips Roberts. She approached life with a passion and purpose that permeated her many endeavors, leaving an indelible impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Julie was...
Dain Rierson
Feb 12, 2026
Dain Rierson passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee at the age of 28. Born February 6, 1998, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Charles "Chuck" Rierson and Cendy Lynne Meador D'Onofrio. He was known for his sweetest personality and his ability to love everyone he encountered. Dain's warmth and kindness left a lasting...
Charles "Chuck" Rierson
Feb 12, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Rierson passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 62. Born November 20, 1963, in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles L. Rierson and Lourine Brockinton Rierson. His personality resonated with humor and warmth, often leaving those around him uplifted by his infectious laughter and lively spirit....
Barbara Jean Sawer
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara Jean Sawer, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born July 8, 1940, in McCook, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Frank Munger Sawer and Dorothy B. Sommers Sawer. A distinguished and dedicated professional, Barbara contributed significantly to the field of youth development through her work with Oregon State University Extension as a...
Johnny G. Anderson
Feb 8, 2026
Johnny G. Anderson, departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born November 29, 1958, in Lebanon, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Douglas Glenn Anderson and Patsy Ann Lyles Anderson.
Johnny worked as a dispatcher for the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, where he played a vital role in ensuring safety and order in the community....
Robbie Sue Butler
Feb 2, 2026
Robbie Sue Butler, age 91 of Gallatin, entered eternal rest February 2, 2026. She was born in Gallatin, TN on August 25, 1934 to the late Walter Floyd Alma Butler. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Billy June Butler and William Harold Butler. She is survived by her brother Lewis Butler. Robbie was a lifelong Gallatin resident,...
Bonnie Scott Fitzpatrick
Feb 2, 2026
Bonnie Scott Fitzpatrick, 93, of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born March 18, 1932, in Brentwood, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Scott and Maggie Page Scott.
Bonnie loved to travel. Her favorite way to see the world was by cruise ship. She was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of the First Methodist...
Pamela Jean Byer
Jan 30, 2026
Pamela Jean Byer, affectionately known as Pam, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 76. Born on November 15, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Wilson and Bessie Maudie Strube Wilson. Pam's journey through life was marked by her bright spirit, humor, and...
Charles Franklin Bacus
Jan 30, 2026
Charles Franklin (Frank) Bacus Jr., of Gallatin TN and originally from Little Rock AR, woke up in Heaven and heard the words "Well done my good and faithful servant" when he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Frank moved to TN in the 80's for the music business, but he was most known for being a...
David H. Simpson
Jan 29, 2026
David H. Simpson passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 76. Born August 17, 1949, in Gallatin, he was the son of the late H.B. Simpson, Jr. and Edna Lorraine Moody Link.
David was a proud graduate of Gallatin High School, where he completed his education as a member of...
Margaret Maria Guffey
Jan 28, 2026
Margaret Maria Guffey, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on August 10, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Manuel Sanchez and Eudora Dickens Sanchez. Throughout her life, she became known for her loving spirit and kind heart.
Margaret was a devoted...
Mary Ellen Hamlin
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Ellen Hamlin, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Gallatin, Tennessee, on Friday, January 23, 2026. Born May 3, 1934, in Owosso, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand Aelker and Martha Began Aelker. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she...
Kenneth Sanders Harwell
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth S. Harwell, age 74, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on January 20, 2026.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Virginia Harwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years and college sweetheart, Aimee; his step-children Charles, David (Shery), and Rachel (Joel); and his cherished grandchildren, Yael and Eitan, who brought him immense joy.
Ken will...
Joyce Wilmadean Keene
Jan 19, 2026
Joyce Wilmadean Keene, 87, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Gallatin. Born December 29, 1938, in Dixon Springs, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Quentin Floyd Sneed and Laura Ghaston Dyer Sneed. Joyce was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her entrepreneurial spirit, devotion to family, and passion for the...
Ingrid Helene Trovillion
Jan 15, 2026
Ingrid Helene Trovillion, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 85. Born April 24, 1940, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Willi Böttcher and Helene Bruggemann Böttcher. Ingrid’s vivid life was marked by determination, strength, and resilience, qualities that shaped her into the...
Nancy Christian Gilson
Jan 13, 2026
Nancy Christian Gilson, 66, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John R. Christian and Judy Cates Christian. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Nancy is survived by her loving...
Randi Nadine Nadler
Jan 12, 2026
Randi Nadine Nadler, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born December 5, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Fishkin and Judith Dann Fishkin. Randi lived a vibrant life full of passion and determination.
As a mother to her daughters Aileen (Dave) Barker and...
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