All Obituaries

Robert “Lurch” Lee Hesson, age 69, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. A Westmoreland native, Robert was born to the late Ransom Stamps Hesson and Lena Ruth Carr. For most of his life, he worked in machinist manufacturing. He loved cars and Honda motorcycles. Robert loved watching NASCAR, and in earlier years, he drag raced his Chevelle at Beech Bend. Robert loved sci-fi movies and rock n’ roll music. He enjoyed bowling and family game nights...

Francis “Frank” Thomas Bell, age 77, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2019. Frank was born to the late Frank Bell and Ethel Aldrich Bell in Guilford, Vermont. For most of his life, he worked in the construction industry for Walt Disney World. Frank is survived by children, Terry Lynn Bell, Tammy Lee Bell Workman, and Frankie Bell; siblings, Howard Bell, Henry C. Bell, Dorothy May Hastings, Elizabeth Muench, Nancy Bobee, and David Bell; along with 8...

Tom E. Gray, age 77, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Tom was born to the late George Gray and Adelle Jordan Gray, of Shelbyville, Tennessee.  After graduation from Central High School in Shelbyville, Tennessee, he attended Martin Methodist College for his associate’s degree, George Peabody College for his Bachelor and Masters of Arts, and then received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville YMCA Law School.  He began his career as...

James J. Hollenbeck, age 68, of Gallatin, passed away late Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2019. James was born to the late Harold Hollenbeck and Elizabeth Armstrong Hollenbeck in Gowanda, New York. For most of his life, James worked as a classified manager in news publications in many different states. He was very proud that he served his time in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a joy to be around and always loved to “cut up” with his friends and family. He...

Wilkie Jean Sheppard, age 62, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday night, April 30, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Aubrey Eugene Lamberth and Hazel Corinne Wilkerson Lamberth in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1974, Wilkie married the love of her life, Paul Sheppard. For most of her life, she was a homemaker in her own home. Besides her parents, Wilkie is preceded in death by brother, James Lamberth. She is survived by husband, Paul Sheppard of Gallatin, Tennessee;...

Thomas Soviettino Livich   Went home to be with the Lord Jesus on April 18, 2019 at the age of 91. He was born in Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY on June 20,1927. Beloved father and husband of 50 years to Martha Jane Raabe (decd. Sept. 05, 2006), he was a true example of perseverance amid continual trials. He leaves his family incredibly grateful for his example of dedication and devout love to God, his family, life and country. He is survived by his 5 children: Angela M. Ullman...

Margaret ‘Magi’ Kemp Gillogly (nee Borders), age 79, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday morning, April 14, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Margaret was born in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Calloway “Leroy” Borders and Delores Odell Mayberry Borders Bodo. During her life she was very proud to volunteer for the women’s Republican Party and support their campaigns.  In her younger years it was clear that Margaret had a flair for design and...

Brian M. Harbour, age 61, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by family. Brian was born on March 5, 1958, in Troy, New York to the late Robert Harbour Sr., and Eleanor Harris Harbour. He was a life-long musician, playing the guitar in several bands throughout his life, as well as a life-long entertainer, sharing laughs and jokes with friends and family. He was also a rock enthusiast and collected many beautiful rocks, keeping them all around their home....

Robert “Jake” Burdette Hubbard, age 89 of Portland, TN and formerly of Holland, OH died peacefully Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born in Toledo on October 26, 1929 to William and Fern (Warren) Hubbard. On August 7, 1954 he married Norma L. Peters who preceded him in death on October 20, 2007. A Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War, Jake worked for Local #3 as a Brick Mason for 15 years and later as a Certified Car Mechanic at Piasecki Automotive for...

Patricia Ann Rush, age 83, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born to the late, Ed Chaffin and Kathryn Stinson Andersen in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Patricia worked as an executive secretary for most of her life, and attended Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Richard Rush; and brother, Billy Chaffin. She is survived by siblings, Byron Rogers, of Franklin, Kentucky, Libby Adams, of...