Obituaries

Jun 22, 2019

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...

Jun 19, 2019

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...

Jun 6, 2019

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...

May 26, 2019

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...

May 21, 2019

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...

May 5, 2019

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...

Apr 30, 2019

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...

Apr 18, 2019

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...

Apr 14, 2019

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...

Mar 22, 2019

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...

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 17, 2019

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...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth Ray Graves, age 72, of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Kenneth, a Sumner county native, was born to the late Luther Graves and Fannie May Graves. He worked in the Sumner County Schools for most of his life and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Besides...

Mar 7, 2019

Thomas J. King

Funeral services for Tom King, 87, of Carmel, Indiana will be held at 12 noon Monday, March 11, 2019 at Anderson Funeral Home, Gallatin, TN with burial to follow in the Upper Bethpage Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation for Tom will be from 10 am until service time on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the funeral home. ...

Mar 3, 2019

Nina Mae Lemons Farinelli, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 3, 2019.

A native of Swearingen, Texas, she was born to the late, John Robert Lemons and Verta Eve Smith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Joe E. Farinelli; daughter, Nancy Smith; and sisters, Gwen Craig and Bobbie Patton. For many years, she...

Dec 6, 2018

Vivian Lory Burford, age 86 of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Highland, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Highland, Illinois, she was born to the late Vernon “Butch” Selmar Lory and Marian A. (Fellhauer) Lory.  After her marriage to Bill Heiberg in 1949, Vivian moved to Sarasota, FL, where she joined the Sweet...

Nov 27, 2018

John “Johnny” Sheppard Maddox Jr., age 91 of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.  A native of Gallatin, he was born to the late John Sheppard Maddox Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Pryor Maddox.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Ada Maddox Key, Betty Maddox Cothron, and...

Nov 26, 2018

Deborah Anne Duke, age 66 of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her father, James “Bud” E. Fowler Sr; brother, James “Jim” E. Fowler Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Shane Johnson and his wife Khris of Gallatin, James Andy Johnson; grandchildren, Zack Johnson and his wife Jessica,...

Oct 28, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Chester Ray Taylor, age 72 of Westmoreland, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Westmoreland Care & Rehab.  Mr. Taylor Was born on July 6, 1946 in Carroll, KY to the late George Ray and Florence Belle (Dunn) Taylor.  He served his Country in the United States Army.  There are no planned services for Mr. Taylor.