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Steven Patrick Dawson, a great man of faith, who loved his God, his family and ministering to those he was called to serve, went home to be with the Lord August 20, 2021 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on November 30, 1953 to Wilbert and Dorothea Dawson of Kent Island, Maryland. Preceded in death by: Parents - Wilbert and Dorothea Dawson; Brothers - Elwood Dawson and Warren Dawson; Sister - Lola Jean Thomas Survived by: Wife - Sandra Dawson; Children - Aaron Dawson and wife Kori Dawson, Sarah Roehm and husband Andrew Roehm; Grandchildren - Matthew Dawson, William Dawson, Isaac Dawson, Micah Dawson, and Judah Roehm; Brother - Alvin Dawson and wife Sheila Dawson; a host of...

Mr. Bobby Kenneth Vanderpool age 77, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church in Alvaton, Kentucky where he served as Music Director and Sunday School Teacher. He was the editor and publisher of the Missionary Baptist Sunday School Literature. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the DoReMi Gospel Music School Inc., in care of Key Dillard, 721 Rucker Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37128-4621. Per Mr. Vanderpool's request, there will be a private family burial to honor his fallen servicemen. For a complete obituary visit www.hendersonvillefh.com to post tributes and share memories.

"Their enduring passion for one another never waived, even during the final moments of their lives. And their love was strong enough to take them away together". Roger Lee Dowler January 26, 1943-July 24, 2020 Roger passed away surrounded by family, and within 5 days of losing her beloved husband of 44 years, Karen Sue Dowler joined him in Heaven. Both died peacefully at home with family in Gallatin, TN. Roger graduated Huron High School in New Boston, MI. He received his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and master's degree from Colorado State University. He worked in the Marketing Division, Ford Motor Company for 33 years servicing Ford Dealers in the mid-western...

Mr. Joseph Adams Gilligan, age 73, of Hendersonville, passed away on January 30, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1946 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late John William and Ila Maude Gilligan. He was a retired Yacht Broker. Joe, also known as JoJo, by his grandchildren, loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed being on the water and cruising with his wife, Treva, who he was married to for 34 years. He also loved airplanes and flying (was a licensed pilot in his youth) and watching and attending NASCAR races. Joe was a kind hearted, loving person who was always there for his family and friends and will be truly missed. Joe is survived by his wife, Mrs. Treva Flowers Gilligan; children, Leanna...

Mrs. Roxie "Devada" Ward Smith, age 81, passed away on July 17, 2019 after a extended illness. She was born on November 19, 1937 in Barren County Kentucky. She graduated from WKU and began a 34-year teaching career at Happy Valley Elementary School in Glasgow, KY and spent later years in Hendersonville, TN. Devada is survived by daughter, Melinda Smith Keffer; one granddaughter, Kathryn Keffer Carver; sister, Mary Jane Hall and Marie Ward; niece, Marae Geralds, nephews, Charles Meeks and Shane Smith; and other extended family members. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Smith and parents, Rev. Walter Ward and Hettie Miller Ward, along with her beloved siblings. Visitation...