Obituaries

Frank     "Ritchie" Baker

Frank "Ritchie" Baker

Feb 16, 2016

Frank “Ritchie” Baker, age 58, of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, February 18th at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home, here in Gallatin, with Brother Ronnie Briley officiating.  Hargis Wade, Adam Wade , Bob Degraff,  and Barry Draper will serve as Pallbearers.  Visitation will...

Wardyne Graves

Wardyne Graves

Jan 30, 2016

Wardyne Graves, age 94 of Gallatin, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. 

A native of Sumner County, she was born to the late Edward M. and Nellie L. (Phillips) Griffin.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer R. Graves; sons, Byron Graves, Ward Graves Sr., Jerry Graves; brothers, Duane Griffin, Richard Griffin; and...

Robert Allen "Ski" Kulakowski

Robert Allen "Ski" Kulakowski

Jan 30, 2016

 

Robert Allen “Ski” Kulakowski, age 53 of Gallatin, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Edward Kulakowski,; and a great niece, Lilly Doss.

He is survived by his mother, Kitty Kulakowski of Gallatin; daughter, Kelly Kulakowski of Gallatin; Grandchildren, Justice Jennings of Greenbrier, and...

Josephine M Messenger

Josephine M Messenger

Jan 26, 2016

Josephine M. Messenger age 95 passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Hendersonville.

Mrs. Messenger was born in Stewart, Arkansas, daughter of William and Eva Ann Meadows Threadgill.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Messenger.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Ann Morgan of Hendersonville, Carolyn Jo Poindexter...

Freda  Clay Suddarth

Freda Clay Suddarth

Jan 26, 2016

Freda Pearson Suddarth age 76 of Gallatin passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016 at Sumner Regional Medical Center

Freda was born in Sumner County daughter of the late Swaney and Margaret Scruggs Pearson.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harold “Suds” Suddarth. 

She is survived by three sons, Mark Suddarth (Angie) of...

Georgia Lucille  McCaleb  Hall

Georgia Lucille McCaleb Hall

Jan 13, 2016

Georgia Lucille McCaleb Hall of Lebanon, TN passed away on January 13, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN at the age of 88.  Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Ligon & Bobo Funeral home in Lebanon with her grandson, Pastor Anthony McCaleb and Pastor Chuck Groover officiating.  Burial will be in...

Earline Shrum

Earline Shrum

Dec 4, 2015

Earline Shrum, age 87 of Chattanooga, formerly of Gallatin, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hixson, Tennessee.

A native of Macon County, she was born to the late Edgar and Evo Blankenship Smalling. 

She is survived by her son, Danny Shrum and his wife Rebecca of Chattanooga; grandchildren, William Kirk Shrum...

Sammye Taylor Richardson

Sammye Taylor Richardson

Dec 1, 2015

Sammye Taylor Richardson, age 82 of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Sammye was born in Trousdale County to the late L.S. and Marietea Cato Taylor.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Finley Richardson on October 22, 2012, and a sister...

Ruby Dianne Warren

Ruby Dianne Warren

Nov 26, 2015

Ruby Dianne Warren age 68 of Hartsville passed away November 26, 2015.  She was born in San Fernando, California. She is preceded in death by her father Carl Hughes. Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband Michael Warren of Hartsville, son, Michael Allen Warren, Jr (Julie Hodge) of Lebanon, grandson, Jaden Hodge also of Lebanon, mother Isabella Hughes of Hartsville,...

Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Nov 26, 2015

Ron Johnson, age 60 of Gallatin, passed away on Thursday morning, November 26th at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Johnson was a line foreman for the Gallatin Department of Electric for 35 years.  He was a member of the Tennessee Sheep Producers and the Montadale Sheep Association for over 28 years. 

He was preceded in death by his...

Kenneth G. Stone

Kenneth G. Stone

Nov 8, 2015

Kenneth G. Stone, age 73 of Loudon, Tennessee, formerly of Cottontown, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

A native of Cottontown, he was born to the late Thomas Porter Stone and Ida Lou Gibson Stone.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Schreckenghos Stone; and...

Lois Ann Moore

Lois Ann Moore

Oct 26, 2015

Lois Ann Lynch Moore age 76 of Gallatin passed away Monday October 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on January 30, 1939. Lois was preceded in death by her parents William and Lillie Harris Lynch and a special aunt, Pauline Jordan. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Billy Joe Moore, daughter Lisa...

Harrison Likens

Harrison Likens

Oct 21, 2015

Harrison Likens age 70 of Gallatin passed away Wednesday October 21, 2015 at his residence.  He worked in construction laying pipe, and at Murray Tool & Die in Gallatin. He loved to joke and cut-up, tell stories, (most of them he made up,) gardening and being outdoors.

Mr. Likens was born in Gamaliel, KY son of the late Willie...

Pastor Lewis Hunter

Pastor Lewis Hunter

Oct 21, 2015

Pastor Lewis E. Hunter,  age 93 of Gallatin, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.  Pastor Hunter was born on March 16, 1922, son of the late Lewis E. Hunter Sr. and Ola Costner Hunter, in Fort Mills County, South Carolina

He served in the US Army during WWII, and retired from the ministry after 49 years of service to...

Elder Kenneth Woodall

Elder Kenneth Woodall

Sep 19, 2015

Elder Kenneth Woodall, age 85, of Gallatin passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.  Funeral Services for Elder Kenneth Woodall were conducted on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Gallatin with Brother Ronnie Briley and Elder Brad Carver officiating.  Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill...

Jeremy MacMillan

Jeremy MacMillan

Sep 18, 2015

Jeremy MacMillan age 32 of Antioch, TN passed away Friday September 18, 2015. He was born in Davidson County, TN on May 7, 1983. He is preceded in death by his mother Brenda Kay Barber MacMillan Gossard and grandparents, Edna and Frank Cox.

Jeremy is survived by his step-father Martin MacMillan of Kingston Springs, TN, father, Frankie Cox of Portland, brothers,...

Danny Olen Ramsey

Danny Olen Ramsey

Sep 12, 2015

Danny Olen Ramsey age 52 of Gallatin passed away September 12, 2015 at his residence.

Danny was born in Smith County, TN on July 2, 1963 son of the late David and Nina Key Ramsey.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three children, Jacob Ramsey, Ricky Joe Ramsey and Ashley Ramsey.

He is survived...

Shane Rittenberry

Shane Rittenberry

Jul 12, 2015

Robert Shane Rittenberry age 44 of Hartsville formerly of Gallatin passed away Sunday July 12, 2015 at the Trousdale Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Thelma Rittenberry; maternal grandparents,  A.W. and Iola Cross.

Shane was born in Sumner County, October 3, 1970.  He is survived by his father, Robert Rittenberry of Hartsville; mother, Linda Cross Rittenberry...

Maxene  Kilmon Celsor

Maxene Kilmon Celsor

Jun 26, 2015

Maxene Kilmon Celsor age 77 of Hendersonville passed away Friday June 26, 2015.  Funeral service will be Monday June 29th at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday June 28th 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday 10:00...

Wilma Noles Kilmon

Wilma Noles Kilmon

Jun 16, 2015

Wilma Kilmon age 76 of Castalian Springs passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be Friday June 19th at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Davis officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gallatin Cemetery with Josh Scull, Trey Napier, Logan Johnsey, Steele Johnsey, Chad Bruce, Eddie...