Obituaries

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mary Jo Bowers Dorris, age 84, of Goodlettsville, passed away on July 1, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1939, to the late Joseph R. and Mary L. Martin Bowers. Along with her parents, she is preceded by her husband, J. Martin Dorris; and sister, Frances Galbreath.

Mary Jo is survived by her daughters, Marti (Phil) Hartman and...

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. John William Decker, Sr.; age 89; of White House passed away on July 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Taylor, MI to the late Frank and Doreen Decker. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Ann Decker; sister Janet Peborski; and brother, Doug...

Jun 30, 2023

Mr. Nick Thompson, age 60, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1962 to Mrs. Mary Thompson and the late Charles Ross Thompson, Sr. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ross Thompson, Jr.

Nick was an avid UT...

Jun 27, 2023

Ms. Shirley Faye Ralph Martin, age 78, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sumner County, Tennessee on February 4, 1945 to the late Roy and Mary Ralph. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Leon Martin; son, Stephen Ralph Martin; two sisters,...

Jun 26, 2023

Wilma “Jean” (Grigsby) Stidham (Mom) passed peacefully in her Goodlettsville home on 26 Jun 2023.  Jean was born in Hardburly Kentucky on 30 Nov 1928, from Margie Elizabeth (Edwards) Grigsby and Lewis Hayes Grigsby.  She was preceded by her husband of 74 years, John H Stidham Sr (2017) and her son John H Stidham Jr (2023).  She is survived...

Jun 24, 2023

Wiley L. Hayes Jr., also known as Bill, Billy, and Pa to his loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 26th, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee to Wiley L. Hayes Sr. and Carlena Hayes. Following his graduation from high school, Bill proudly served in the United States Army, where he did...

Jun 24, 2023

Chandra Sue Dickie, born on October 20, 1960, in Springfield, TN, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Nashville, TN. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Chandra was surrounded by her beautiful family members who are mourning her loss. Chandra had an associate’s degree from Vol State in Business and Communication and later followed her love...

Jun 23, 2023

Mr. Terry Ladore, age 46, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 23, 2023. He was born in Micronesia on September 18, 1976 to the late Andon and Maria Ladore.

Terry enjoyed playing volleyball and playing pool.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mrs. Carmina Silbanuz; daughter, Faith Ladore; and many brothers, sisters,...

Jun 15, 2023

Ms. Margie A. Heaney, age 80, of Madison, passed away on June 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Clifford P. and Goldie Marie Adcock. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, John T. Heaney.

Margie was an avid sports fan, and a...

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Treva Joan (McCoin) Carr, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born in Goodlettsville, TN on November 17, 1938 to the late James Ellis McCoin and Willie Mae Draper McCoin. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. Clyde H. Carr; and daughter, Michelle Leigh (Carr) Phillips;...

Jun 12, 2023

Frank “Billy” Pegram passed away on June 12th, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born May 22nd, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee, eldest son of Raymond and Mary Pegram.  A graduate of Hendersonville High School class of 1979, Billy was never a fan of school. Billy went straight to work after graduation, and for...

Jun 1, 2023

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Baldwin, age 76, of Goodlettsville, passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born in Columbus, OH to the late Arthur and Loxley Forster on October 23, 1946. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheri Carpenter.

Mary is survived by her son, Andy (Melanie) Baldwin; daughter, Cyndi Mullen...

May 30, 2023

Mr. Gary Carnahan, age 72, of Goodlettsville, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 5, 1950 to the late Fred and Anne Carnahan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy Carnahan and Skip Carnahan.

He is survived by his children, Clay Carnahan and Wendy...

May 25, 2023

Jimmy T. Austin Sr., of Cross Plains, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2023, at the age of 84.

Born December 20, 1938, to George Edward Austin and Cassie Williams Austin, Jimmy was one of 11 siblings. He met his beloved wife of 64 years, Peggy, at a church revival in 1958 and instantly...

May 21, 2023

Mr. David Boyd Williams, age 45, of Winchester, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Winchester. David was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to his late father Jimmy Harvey Williams and surviving mother Mary Ellen Baggett Butler.

David was a member of the Sewanee Business Alliance where he served on the executive committee...

May 20, 2023

Mr. David Wendell Eddings, age 84, of Cross Plains, passed away on May 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 21, 1939 to the late James and Mattie Eddings. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Dannie Eddings, James Eddings, Jr., Ray Eddings, Ralph Eddings; and sister, Mary Graham.

David...

May 17, 2023

Mrs. Linda Sisco McConnell, age 72, of Hendersonville, passed away May 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1950 in Madison, TN to the late Grady and Martha Sisco. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Mr. Anthony “Tony” McConnell; brothers, Robert Sisco, Lewis Sisco, and...

May 16, 2023

Mrs. Debra Jean Bois, age 68, of Gallatin, passed away on May 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 23, 1955 to the late Gene and Wilma Whisler. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by one brother.

Deb enjoyed sewing, shopping, and traveling. She loved...

May 14, 2023

Rebecca Ann Downs, passed away on May 14th, 2023. Rebecca was born in Greenbrier on June 9th, 1930, to Floyd and Annie Ellison. She grew up in the close-knit community of Greenbrier and attended Greenbrier High School where she graduated. Rebecca was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Earl Miller Downs Jr. In addition to being a...

May 11, 2023

Ms. Adrina Perkins Drake, age 81, of Cedar Hill, passed away on May 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nashville, TN on October 8, 1941 to the late Horace and Charlie Wallace Perkins. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mr. Jerry Alley Drake; and son,...