Obituaries

Donna Elaine Koontz, age 64, passed away Thursday May 1, 2025, surrounded by Family. Born May 27th, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas to Daniel Johnson and Betty Lee Johnson, she is the younger sister to Natalie Johnson. She was a loving wife of 45 years to the late Harry Koontz. She was the mother to 3 sons, Sean...

Jeffrey Todd Chandler, Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born January 4, 1962, in Centerville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Judith Bates Carroll and William Josiah...

Erbie Dee Edward Keen, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Portland, Tennessee. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Portland, to his parents, Hules and Alma Keen.

Erbie lived a life marked by his gentle nature, generosity, and deep consideration for others. As a young man he was married to Susan on...

Beulah Jay Jenkins Pharris passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Oak Hill Senior Living Facility in Portland, TN at the age of 94.

Mrs. Pharris is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Kay (James) Parker of Portland, TN and Kimberly June (Dewayne) Bullington of Oshkosh, WI; grandchildren, James S. (Brenda)...

William (Bill) Steadman McGlothlin, living 73 great years, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, in his childhood home. He was born on July 27th, 1951, at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He was born into the wonderful family of Russel Ward McGlothlin and his wife, Agnes Steadman (Looney) McGlothlin. He was...

Eldon C. Spivey Jr., age 72, of Portland, Tennessee, gained his heavenly wings September 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Adairville, Kentucky, on August 6, 1952.

Eldon had many accomplishments in life; from overcoming polio and learning to walk again, to learning how to walk in the light...

Herman Theodore Schroeder, age 89, of Portland, passed away on September 8th, 2024 at NHC Sumner Place in Gallatin, TN. Mr. Schroeder was born in Cleveland, OH on August 1st, 1935 to the late Elmer Robert Schroeder and the late Lillian Veda (Squires) Schroeder.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Schroeder was preceded...

Mrs. Marjorie Ellen Wagner, age 78 of Portland, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Port Clinton, Ohio to the late Don and Dora Kinsey.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Keith "Papa" Wagner.

She is survived by her children, David...

Roy Washburn, age 74 of Cottontown, Tennessee, entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He was born on February 22, 1950, to his parents Felix and Florence Washburn, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Roy was married to the love of his life, Joyce, on July 18, 1980. They had 3 children together; their legacy continued...

Mrs. Twyla Jeanetta Reid Hobdy, age 57 of Portland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee. Twyla was born on November 6, 1966 in Portland, Tennessee to the late Noah and Virginia Reid.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Billy Wayne Woodall, a devoted family man and pillar of the community, passed away peacefully on the 26th of June 2024, at the age of 80 years old. He was born April 14, 1944, to his parents Samuel Middie and Lila Mai Woodall, in Fountain Head, Tennessee. Billy served his country for 30 years in the Army, where his...

Hendersonville-Beverly Geiger Meece, November 5, 1950 to May 28, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend John Meece, parents Robert and Martha Geiger, and brother Robert Geiger, Jr. She is survived by her brother Bill Geiger (Connie), nephew Jim Geiger (Jennifer), and great-nephews Daniel and...