Recent Obituaries in Gallatin, Hendersonville, & Bethpage
Kenneth House
Dec 22, 2025
Kenneth House passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, in White House, Tennessee, at the age of 83. Born on June 25, 1942, in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Louis Earl House and Mava Cornette House. Kenneth dedicated his life to both his family and his passion for diesel repair.
As the owner and operator of...
Betty Francis Reiter
Dec 22, 2025
Betty Francis Reiter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Bethpage, Tennessee, on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 11, 1942, in Robertson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Wooten and Mable F. Price Wooten. Betty brought warmth and joy to the...
Donna Edwards Arrington
Dec 21, 2025
Donna Edwards Arrington, 74, of Castalian Springs, transcended her earthly journey on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born September 24, 1951 in Oxford, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Delma Edwards and Alta Ruth Hall Edwards.
She graduated from Ole Miss and retired as an Assistant Director for the 4 Lake Developement.
Donna is survived by...
John Ralph Barry
Dec 21, 2025
John Ralph Barry, 90, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born August 6, 1935, in Robertson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Melvin Barry and Lottie West Barry. John led a life marked by dedication, service, and a love for nature.
A proud veteran, John served his country honorably in the United...
Betty Ferrell Bowling
Dec 19, 2025
Betty Ferrell Bowling passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Betty was born in Nashville, though she resided for the entirety of her life in Gallatin, Tenn.
She graduated from Gallatin High School in 1962 and was recognized by her classmates with the superlative of “Best Personality.” Betty received her Bachelor...
Wanda F. Bond
Dec 19, 2025
Wanda F. Bond, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee, just days before her 78th birthday. Born on December 23, 1947, in Nashville, she was the daughter of the late John Holmes Ferriss and Alice Louise Greer Coggin.
Wanda graduated from Goodlettsville High School in the class of 1965, where...
John Thomas Akers
Dec 13, 2025
John Thomas Akers ll, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 31, 1942, in Owensboro, Kentucky, John lived a life full of devotion, integrity, and dedication to his family and country.
John proudly served in the United States Air Force for 23...
William R. Hutchins
Dec 12, 2025
William R. Hutchins, affectionately known as Mr. Bill, was born on September 3, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He entered into rest on December 12, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Bill was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather whose life was marked by an unwavering commitment to his family and a profound passion for music.
Bill's career was characterized by his remarkable work...
Ann Graves
Dec 8, 2025
Ann Margarette (Constable) Graves, age 90, of Hartsville, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 8th, 2025. She was born in Cambridge, England, on November 4th, 1935. It was in England that Ann met the love of her life, Jeffrey When he was trying to steal her chips, outside the fish and chip shop. They were...
Christopher Michael Johnson
Dec 7, 2025
Christopher “Michael” Johnson, age 48, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on March 24, 1977, in Shelby, North Carolina. Michael is survived by his loving parents, Phyllis Johnson and Johnny Johnson; his sister, Jill Dennison, and her husband, Evan; his brother, John Alan Johnson; his nephews, Nicholas Dennison...
David Lee Heggie
Dec 3, 2025
David Lee Heggie, 92, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Born November 22, 1933, in Marion, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Grandon Lee Heggie and Adell Blackwell Heggie. David leaves behind a legacy rich in love, service, and unwavering support for his family.
As the oldest of 13 children, David embraced...
Kathryn Brown
Dec 1, 2025
Kathryn Eugenia Suddarth Brown, age 92, a true Christian southern lady, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by her children. Born November 29, 1933, in the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Suddarth and Ruth Carpenter Suddarth.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Craig Heller
Nov 30, 2025
Craig Heller age 79 of Hendersonville died Sunday November 30 following a brief illness. He was born March 14, 1946, in Stroudsburg, PA. After graduating from Maryville College in Maryville, TN, he was drafted into the Air Force and served four years at MacDill Airforce Base in Tampa Florida. Once his service was complete, Craig went to work for Sears...
James Melvin Stroud
Nov 30, 2025
James Melvin Stroud, age 68, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fenton M. Stroud and Anna P. Stroud. Melvin lived a life defined by music, service to others, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Melvin built an extraordinary career in the music industry as a professional drummer....
Gwendolyn Jeanette Nichols
Nov 25, 2025
Gwendolyn Jeanette Nichols, 97, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born on January 2, 1928, in Winchester, Tennessee, Gwen was the daughter of the late Horace Albert Nichols and Selna Alice Beavers Nichols.
Gwen was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of First Baptist Hendersonville, where she was known for her vibrant spirit and love of...
Sharon Kay Newton
Nov 20, 2025
Sharon Kay Newton, 73, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born December 19, 1951, in Mangum, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Glen Morgan and Jessie Audrey Thompson. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend whose heart and home were always open whether she knew you or not.
Sharon was extremely artistic,...
Pamela West Espey
Nov 16, 2025
Pam Espey, age 73, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
She was born on March 9, 1952, in Angola, Indiana.
Pam was known for her compassion, which was evident in her nursing career. Over the years, she worked in New York, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, and Tennessee; specializing in medical surgery, coronary and intensive care, as well as prescribed...
Dr. William Edwin Hovenden
Nov 16, 2025
Dr. William Edwin Hovenden, 84, of Gallatin, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born January 31, 1941, in Shenandoah, Iowa, he was the son of the late Roland Carver Hovenden and Berniece Margaret Van Wyngarden. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of dedication to education and community service.
For an impressive 27 years, Bill served as the...
Sadie L. Brady
Nov 15, 2025
Sadie L. Brady, 89, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born August 30, 1936, in Rociada, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Juan P. Gallegos and Mary Medina Gallegos.
For an impressive 23 years, Sadie worked as a server at the Cherokee Steak House and spent an additional 15 years at Opryland. Her...
Wilda Henderson Dodson
Nov 14, 2025
Wilda Henderson Dodson
Of Gallatin, TN
April 30, 1952 - November 14, 2025
Wilda Henderson Dodson, age 73, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, November 14, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, William C. “Bill” Hudgins; her niece, Penn Dodson (Christopher), and their children. She was predeceased by her parents, Billie C. Henderson Dodson...
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