Obituaries

Debra Kay Williams

Debra Kay Williams

Dec 20, 2021

Debra Kay Williams, age 58 of Portland, formerly of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Tristar Portland ER.

She was born to the late Clyde William Poole and Mildred L. Clark who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Wayne Ensley.

She worked for over 40 years for...

Allen Daniel "Danny" Corlew

Allen Daniel "Danny" Corlew

Dec 1, 2021

Allen Daniel “Danny” Corlew, age 48 of Gallatin, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Memorial Service will be conducted on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home, with James Dino DeGlopper officiating. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until...

Ron Hall

Ron Hall

Nov 29, 2021

Ron Hall, age 81 of Gallatin, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the NHC Place Sumner, after a brief illness.

He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Clyde George Hall and Martha Frances (Jones) Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth G. Lewis; and sister, Patricia G. Lawson.

Mr....

Ruby Pauline Houtchens

Ruby Pauline Houtchens

Nov 7, 2021

Ruby Pauline Houtchens, age 92 of Portland, formerly of Orange County, California, passed away on Sunday, November 7 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

A native of Independence, Missouri, she was born to the late Samuel E. Barnes and Otaline P. (Kennicutt) Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill G. Houtchens;...

Paul Kelley Jr.

Paul Kelley Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

Paul Kelley Jr., age 62 of San Antonio, Texas passed away at the home of his daughter, in Gallatin on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

A native of Springfield, Missouri, he was born to the late Paul Kelley Sr. and Rose (Winkle) Kelley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Kelley.

He is survived...

Cynthia "Cindy" Shimak

Cynthia "Cindy" Shimak

Oct 19, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Shimak, age 63, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Memorial Services for Cynthia will be conducted on, Friday November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Gallatin with Reverend James Johnson officiating. She will be privately interred in Gallatin, TN....

Joyce Rader Brewer

Joyce Rader Brewer

Oct 16, 2021

Joyce Rader Brewer, age 69 of Centerville, formerly of Gallatin, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

A native of Sumner County, she was born to the late William E. Rader, and Pauline Patterson Rader who survives.

Funeral service will be conducted on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. from the...

Bernard Louis  Spurlock

Bernard Louis Spurlock

Oct 2, 2021

Bernard Louis Spurlock, age 93 of Gallatin, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Gallatin.

He was born in Cottontown, Tennessee on March 17, 1928 to the late Landon and Gaynelle Spurlock. He is survived by sister Joan Hollins, stepsons Tim Spurlock, Jim Bennett, and grandchildren Drew, Kayla, and Niq.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

George Thomas Howes

George Thomas Howes

Sep 30, 2021

George Thomas Howes, age 69 of Gallatin, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Gallatin to the late Theodore & Elizabeth (Grimms) Howes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Howes, and Harry Howes.

He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during...

Carolyn P. York

Carolyn P. York

Sep 23, 2021

Carolyn P. York, age 75 of Gallatin, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

A native of Macon County, she was born to the late Clifford and Imogene (Brown) Carver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary York.

She is survived by her son, Rick York; grandsons, Nicholas...

Karen E. Luark

Karen E. Luark

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,...

Stefan Aaron Sorrel

Stefan Aaron Sorrel

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...

"Sis" Pate Blackshear

"Sis" Pate Blackshear

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...

Robert "Bobby" Perdue

Robert "Bobby" Perdue

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...

Shirley Ann Byrn

Shirley Ann Byrn

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,...

Edwin Ray Bohanan

Edwin Ray Bohanan

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....

Colonel Richard  "Dick" E. Ring (Ret. USAF)

Colonel Richard "Dick" E. Ring (Ret. USAF)

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...

Richard Lake

Richard Lake

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...

Holly James

Holly James

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;...

Bobby Lee

Bobby Lee

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...