All Obituaries

Jean Carroll Russell, age 91 of Hendersonville, passed away in the evening hours of October 12, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Russell was a native of Sandersville, GA and daughter of the late Mack Bryant and Janet Sessions Carroll. She earned a degree in Home Economics from the Georgia State Women’s College. Her love of history and desire to learn led her to serve as a docent, for many years, at the Jackson Presidential Home, The Hermitage. She became an expert on the details of the...

Cory David Fite, age 67 of Nashville, passed away at his daughter's home on October 10, 2021. A native of Pomona, CA, he was the son of the late Robert James Fite and Frances Bowler Ring Fite, a musician and electrical technician in the music industry. He is survived by 2 daughters: Laila and Lindsey; son: Nathan; and a sister: Judy; as well as extended family. He will be laid to rest at Larkspur Conservation @ Taylor Hollow on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM.

Walter Campbell Thompson passed from this life in the morning hours of October 9, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Walter was born on October 23, 1937 and spent most of his life in Tennessee and Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy and Martha Granstaff Thompson; a brother: Bobby Thompson; a sister: Carolyn Thompson Sears Johnson; and two sons: Jacob Thompson and Jonathon Walter Thompson. He is survived by his wife: Mary Lawrence Thompson; two daughters: Jennifer (and...

Conni Michelle Sears, age 52 of Antioch, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2021. A native of Nashville, she was the daughter of Marjorie Yvonne Randall Sears, who preceded her in death, and Bobby Ray Sears who survives. Conni was a beautiful young woman who had a passion for life, spending time on the lake, and loved animals. Conni never met a stranger and made friends easily. She was kind, considerate and generous. As her family states, “She had a heart of gold!” Her...

Terry M. Harris, age 72 of Brentwood, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 20, 2021. Terry was the son of the late Ralph Morgan and Dorothy Byers Harris. He was a native of Indiana and retired as an IT Engineer with Hewlett Packard and General Motors. He will be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute, IN. 

Lucien Hunter Burkitt, Jr, age 73 of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 at the Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Hunter, as he was known, was the son of the late Lucien Hunter Burkitt, Sr and Jane Gwin Burkitt. He was raised on the family farm in the Cane Ridge community, where he grew up in the Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Following his graduation from Antioch High School, Hunter completed a double major in History and Business at Belmont College. He was...

Mrs. Sara Wright Baker Eckert, 93 of Brentwood, TN, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2021. A native of Winchester, TN, Mrs. Eckert was the daughter of the late Willard and Tommie Wright Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Eckert; and daughter: Sharon Beth Eckert. Sara and George shared a wonderful love story, having met in Winchester in elementary school, and marrying as teenagers. Many happy years were spent raising their two children, cultivating lifelong...

Gloria E. Hedrington, age 86 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2021. She is survived by her granddaughter, Reba Clarke. No services are scheduled at this time.

Donald William Imm, age 61 of Athens, Georgia passed away October 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Martin. Services will be conducted at a later date in Georgia.

Patricia L. Puckett, age 63 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away September 29, 2021. Family services will be conducted at a later date.