All Obituaries

Ouida Quay Weathers Phillips, age 88, of Gallatin, Tennessee, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the NHC Place Sumner. She was born in Hodges, Alabama, to the late, Wilfred Paul Weathers and Minnie Jane Gober. For most of her life she worked for the Kellogg Company Production in maintenance. She was a member of the Raleigh Primitive Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Ouida was a member of the Union for the Grain Workers Association, and...

Billy Joe Wheeler went to his eternal home Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Lee County, Virginia, to William Randall and Jeanette Harber Wheeler. After graduating from high school in Shelbyville, Indiana, Billy served his country in the United States Air Force retiring after 20 years of service. Billy was an avid reader and book collector. His joy of writing included creating an unpublished novel and writing freelance articles for several Nashville, Tennessee publications. He...

Bessie Green Short, age 84, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2019. A Gallatin native, she was born to the late, James S. Green and Emily Douglass Green. Most of Bessie’s life, she worked with Bell South for 35 years until retirement. After retirement, she was a highly sought after babysitter, and enjoyed spending her time volunteering at Headstart where she read to the children. She also was a master gardener. She was a member of the Creekview Church of...

Vera Harrison, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center. A Portland native, she was born to the late Elvis McCullough and Margaret “Maggie” Jane Glover McCullough, in Portland, Tennessee. For most of her life, she was a factory worker. She attended the Fountain Head Church of Christ in Portland, Tennessee and loved her church very much. Besides her parents, Vera is preceded in death by late husbands, Richard E. Harness and Garvin...

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...