Recent Obituaries in Gallatin, Hendersonville, & Bethpage
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...
Peggy Lemons
Jan 3, 2026
Peggy Jo Stephens Lemons, a beloved figure and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Portland, Tennessee, at the age of 83. Born May 28, 1942, in Gallatin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Stephens and Mable Calvert Denney. Peggy dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career...
Kathleen Marie Traughber
Dec 30, 2025
Kathleen Marie Traughber, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on January 8, 1968, in Nashville, she was the daughter of Joyce Nelson Traughber and the late Michael Traughber. Kathleen's life was a tapestry woven with selflessness, kindness, and creativity.
Known for her generous spirit, Kathleen found...
Joe Morris Warren
Dec 30, 2025
Joe Morris Warren, 91, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born March 1, 1934, in White House, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Homer Horace Warren and Ruby Gladys Anderson Warren. He was a dedicated member of his community, known for his remarkable work ethic and commitment to his family and...
Thomas Franklin Moberg
Dec 29, 2025
Thomas Franklin Moberg, 74, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.
Born April 28, 1951, in Clinton, Minnesota, to Frank William Moberg and Elizabeth Agnes (O’Hara) Moberg, Tom grew up on the family farm surrounded by the wide-open spaces of rural Minnesota. From his earliest days, he was drawn to the sky. In first grade, when asked what...
Barbara Ann Beasley
Dec 26, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Ann Akins Beasley, age 80, of Gallatin, TN, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
Barbara was born October 27th 1945 in Macon County, TN to the late S.G. and Mary Edna Akins. Raised in Westmoreland, TN, she was blessed to attend old time Missionary Baptist churches from birth and, through God’s mercy and grace, was gloriously saved on August...
William Glen Weaver, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
William Glen “Bill” Weaver, Jr., age 78, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 22, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bill was the son of the late William Glen Weaver, Sr. and Eleanor Roddy Brown Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
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...
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