Recent Obituaries in Gallatin, Hendersonville, & Bethpage
Randy Powell
Jun 7, 2025
Randy Powell, a beloved figure in the lives of his family and friends, passed away in Gallatin, Tennessee, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Born June 4, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Martha Ann Moss Powell and the late Billy Louis Powell. Randy was a man who embraced life with a free...
Pauline G. Hayes
Jun 5, 2025
Pauline G. Hayes, 90, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home with her Son by her side. Born September 7, 1934, in Sumner County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Odell Gregory and Myrtle Tucker Gregory. With a career spanning forty-one years as an underwriter for Commercial Lines Insurance, Pauline...
David A. Allen
Jun 3, 2025
David A. Allen, 88, of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on July 17, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, David dedicated over 50 years to a successful career in the automotive industry, culminating in the ownership and operation of Allen's Auto Mart. His unwavering commitment to service and excellence earned him the respect and admiration...
Abel Joseph Lormand
May 22, 2025
Abel Joseph Lormand, 87, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Nashville. Born December 14, 1937, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Mayonce Lormand and Marie Elizabeth Albert Lormand. He leaves behind a legacy marked by laughter, resilience, and service.
Over the span of 40 years, Abel built a remarkable career driving...
Stephen Dwayne Thomas
May 16, 2025
Stephen Dwayne Thomas, affectionately known as "Steve," passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born on May 11, 1960, in Lebanon, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Melvin Thomas and Margaret Langrell Thomas.
Steve was a local skilled carpenter whose craftsmanship was admired by many. With a lively personality and a resilient spirit, he approached life with an entertaining...
Randy Steve Casteel
May 15, 2025
Randy Steve Casteel, 67, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee. Born on June 11, 1957, in Gallatin, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry Casteel and Gloria Dean Presley Casteel. Randy led a life that was characterized by his quiet demeanor and strong dedication to maintaining a beautiful lawn.
Known...
Ann Clendening Gregory
May 12, 2025
Ann Clendening Gregory, 98, of Gallatin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2025. Born June 20, 1926, in Edenwold, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Turney Clendening and Ollie Mae Anglea Clendening.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas B. Gregory; son Ray Coker; sisters Louise Ladd...
Danny McCullough
May 7, 2025
Danny McCullough, age 77, of Gallatin, peacefully departed this world on Thursday, May 7, 2025. He was born in Portland, Tennessee, on May 19, 1947. Danny worked as an interior home painter; he was not only skilled, but he also enjoyed his work. Danny was a man his family could count on; he was always there to help his brothers...
Jeffrey Todd Chandler, Sr.
May 3, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Chandler, Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born January 4, 1962, in Centerville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Judith Bates Carroll and William Josiah Colson, Jr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
James Henry Craft, Jr.
May 3, 2025
James Henry Craft, Jr., 72, of Bethpage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born March 10, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Henry Craft, Sr. and Dorothy Marie Bauman Craft.
A proud graduate of Gallatin High School in the class of 1972, James furthered his education at Austin Peay...
William. H. "Bud" Coley
May 3, 2025
William H. “Bud” Coley, Sr, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in his home surrounded by his wife and children. Bud was born and reared in Gallatin, Tennessee.
He graduated from Gallatin High School in the class of 1956 and then joined the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Hawaii and played football for the Marine Corps...
Evelyn "Diane" Gregory
Apr 30, 2025
Evelyn "Diane" Gregory, 81, of Gallatin, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born July 20, 1943, in Nashville, she was the daughter of the late John Elvin Anderson and Mamie Beasley Woodard Anderson. Diane's life was marked by a deep love for her family, and she will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to those she...
Leon Goforth
Apr 21, 2025
Leon Goforth, 92, of Gallatin, Tennessee (formerly Cleveland, Tennessee), passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Gallatin. He was a revered former pastor at Hopewell Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he dedicated 22 years of his life to serving his congregation and the community with unwavering faith and compassion. Born February 25, 1933, in Kadane Corner, Texas,...
Joan Charlotte Gray
Apr 16, 2025
Joan Charlotte Gray, a cherished aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home in Bethpage, Tennessee. Born on September 5, 1941, in Edenwold, Tennessee, Joan led a life marked by independence, passion, and a profound love for the simple pleasures. She was the daughter of the late Barney Edward Gray and Ina Dalton Gray.
A...
Ruby J. Harris
Apr 16, 2025
Ruby J. Harris, 88, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by love. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born October 9, 1936, in Ventura, California, she was the daughter of the late Marvin...
Ann Kirkham
Apr 15, 2025
Eleanor Ann Kirkham, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on April 15 following a brief illness. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ann was known for her quiet strength, steady presence and deep love for her family.
Born on March 28, 1940, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Kirkham, parents Thurman and Mabel Durham, and brother Ronnie...
Ella Bea Leggs
Apr 15, 2025
Ella Bea Leggs, born on March 24, 1931, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A cherished member of her community and loved one to many, Ella's life was a tapestry woven with the threads of family, faith, and passion.
Ella graduated from Union High School, marking the beginning of her journey enriched by...
James H. Massingille
Apr 12, 2025
James H. Massingille, affectionately known as Jimmie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 93 in Celina, Tennessee. Born on June 16, 1931, in Clay County, Tennessee, Jimmie's life was dedicated to farming, a vocation he pursued passionately throughout his entire life. His work on the farm was not just a profession; it was a...
Guy R. Handley
Apr 11, 2025
Guy R. Handley, 80, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida & Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born on October 30, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Olive E. and Guy C Handley, Guy grew up in Aiken, South Carolina, before eventually moving to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There, he distinguished himself academically and athletically, graduating from the prestigious Pine Crest...
Joseph Douglas Fertitta
Apr 10, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Douglas Fertitta, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on May 30, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Dubail Fertitta and Dorothy Jean Ulrich Fertitta.
Joe was a talented welder and sheet metal worker, working...
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