Obituary – James Hendrick
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
James Donald Hendrick, 79, of Bowling Green went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence.
The Warren County native was a son of the late Elmore and Vera Mae Bunch Hendrick. He is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hendrick; a nephew, Russell Smith; two brothers-in-law, Carl Smith and Chuck Massey. Donald was a business owner of Johnson Welding Company, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Oakland Masonic Lodge #563, a Shriner, and Tennessee Walking Horse Association.
His survivors include his brother, Tommy Hendrick (Pat); two sisters, Betty Jo Smith and Judy Massey; two nieces, Carla Murphy (Keith) and Darcee Catalanotto (Gary); two nephews, Patrick Hendrick and Richard Smith; several great nieces and nephews; his companion of 25 years, Shirley Elkins; and James Ward whom he considered a son.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Tuesday and a Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday also visitation 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Bethel Cemetery or Hosparus Barren River.
More Stories |
-
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," is a famous quote from Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. It signifies that even the most daunting or long-term goals can be achieved by focusing on the initial and manageable action.
Read More
-
Read More
-
On March 8, 2026, RWGC Incredible Machine passed away following complications from colic. Incredible Machine was sired by Jose’ Jose’ and out of an Out On Parole mare named I’m Honey On Parole. Bred by the late Tommy Vinson of Columbus, Mississippi, Incredible Machine was brought to Abernathy Stables on a stock trailer with another talented colt by the name of Gin A’Mighty.
Read More
-
Judy Keeton Pierce, age 83, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.Judy was born to Robbie McGregor Keeton and was lovingly adopted and raised by Lawrence Keeton, who she knew as her father. She was known for her strength, her vibrant personality, and her deep love for family and friends. Though small in stature, she was truly a “dynamite in a small package.”
Read More
-
The FAST Spring Showcase is happy to announce that Jeanette Baucom, Keegan Arrington-Meadows and Link Webb will mark the cards for this year’s show.
Read More
-
The online entry system is set up and ready to go for the upcoming WHTA National Trainers' Show.This year, along with The Celebration, the Horse Spot online entry system will be utilized.
Read More
-
Billy Roy Murray, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at his home, at the age of 83. Billy was born in Tullahoma to the late William Murray and Mary Petty Roll. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, and went on to work as an Electronics Technician at Bell South which later became ATT.
Read More
-
Read More
-
Most everyone reading this has never heard the name Robert Carter; however, if you’ve been a subscriber or reader of Walking Horse Report you have seen and appreciated his work for some 48 years. Having retired from the Dabora, Inc. family late last year, Carter began with the Report in 1980.
Read More
-
The Christmas in July Horse Show is scheduled for July 1–2, 2026, and will be held at the Bedford County Ag Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Show management has selected Chad Adams, Derek Bonner, and Ryne Parker to serve as the judging panel for the two-night event.
Read More
|