Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Karen Luark, age 55 of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Flint Michigan to Tom Purdue and the late Sally Ann Purdue. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by sisters, Rebecca Barrette, and Rae Deane Purdue.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Luark; father,...

Aug 27, 2021

Stefan Aaron Sorrel, age 36 of Gallatin, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky where he graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School. He was currently working for Macy’s Logistics & Operations. He was a member of the Oasis church.

He is survived by his loving fiancé, Amber...

Aug 26, 2021

“Sis” Pate Blackshear, age 91 of Gallatin, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Capstone at Station Camp.

A lifelong resident of Gallatin, she was born to the late Will Henry Baker and Ellen (Robey) Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Hays Pate Sr. who passed away in...

Aug 4, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Perdue, age 72 of Gallatin, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born in Clinton County, Indiana to the late Paul and Earline (Carter) Perdue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James R. Perdue; brother-in-law, Larry Haskins; sister-in-law, Barbara Perdue; and niece, Jennifer Perdue.

He is survived by a...

Jul 14, 2021

Shirley Ann Byrn, age 81 of Gallatin, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. A lifelong native of Sumner county, she was born to the late Joe C. Cowan and Amelia Graham Cowan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ashley Byrn; son, David Neal Key; grandchild, Andrea Key; brothers, Joe Wayne Cowan,...

Jul 13, 2021

Edwin Bohanan, age 89 of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on June 5, 1932 in Macon county to the late Vester and Clara (Deckard) Bohanan. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the State of Tennessee with almost 44 years of service....

Jul 5, 2021

Colonel Richard “Dick” E. Ring (Ret. USAF), passed away in Gallatin on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 92. He was born on August 2, 1928, to the late Eugene and Merriam Ring, in Watertown, South Dakota. He was a graduate of Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, and The University of Nebraska at Omaha. Upon graduation...

Jun 20, 2021

Richard K. Lake passed away June 20, 2021 in Gallatin, Tennessee. He will be remembered as a considerate and amiable person by the many who knew him. His generosity for others was demonstrated by his commitment to his community, to Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow, Boy Scouts, Unity of Music City, and to those who worked with him in...

Jun 2, 2021

Holly James, age 64 of Gallatin, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Mendoza Weston. Ms. James enjoyed painting, crocheting, reading, writing, music, and playing cards.  She is survived by her son, Laramie James and his wife Jolene of Gallatin;...

Jun 1, 2021

Bobby Lewis Lee, age 82, of Gallatin, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence.  Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson Funeral Home chapel in Gallatin, with Greg York officiating.   Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 p.m. until the service time.  A Masonic service, by...

May 30, 2021

Mike Rambo, age 73 of Gallatin, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital after a brief illness.  A native of Jefferson County, Kentucky, he was born to the late Hubert and Odessa (Miller) Rambo Lawrence.  He graduated high school from Eastern High School in Middletown Kentucky, and then graduated from Western Kentucky University with...

May 20, 2021

John T. (Terry) Glover, Jr., of Gallatin, started his heavenly journey on May 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents John Terry Glover, Sr. and Pauline Glover-Craft. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Glover, of 58 years, son, John Lewis Glover of Gallatin, and Brother Harvey (Linda) Craft of Nashville and nephew Kevin Craft of...

May 17, 2021

Frances Tuttle Ramsey, age 89 of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sumner County, she was born to the late Marvin & Chloe (Meador) Tuttle.  She and her late husband were married on September 5, 1953 and were the owners of Gallatin Upholstery and Gallatin Antiques on South...

May 9, 2021

Harold Harry Henderson went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 9th, 2021, at the age of 94. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and family at home.  He was a highly decorated WW2 veteran, the founding member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Valparaiso University, and obtained master’s degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. ...

Apr 29, 2021

Agnes Duncan Franklin, age 94 of Bethpage, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the NHC Place, Sumner.  A native of Trousdale County, she was born to the late Erby Duncan and Annie Sherron Duncan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin; brother, Ernest Duncan; sister, Helen Ford. Mrs. Franklin had...

Apr 26, 2021

Terry Mullins, age 67 of Gallatin, formerly of Williamson, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center. A native of Williamson, West Virginia, he was born to the late Clarence Thomas Mullins and Laura (Callahan) Mullins.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam era.  After...

Feb 15, 2021

Jan 23, 2021

Angela Ray, age 48 of Gallatin, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Tipton, Indiana, she was born to the late Lois (Parton) Thurman.  She worked for part of her life as a caregiver to others, and worked in a couple of our local restaurants in Gallatin. ...

Jan 20, 2021

Roger T. Brown, age 76 of Westmoreland passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

A lifelong native of Sumner County, he was born to the late James H. and Eura Lucille Carter Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Lee Brown.

He is survived by his...

Jan 15, 2021

Ruth Jean Lee (Burns) was born on March 31, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Lee; her parents, J. Harley and Mary Burns; two sisters, Caroline Jacobus (Don) and Alice Hague (Bill), and 2 special nephews, Geoff Hague and Bill Hague.  Ruth is survived...