Obituaries
Bruce Watkins
Feb 1, 2026
Bruce Watkins, age 71 of Hendersonville, passed away on February 1, 2026. Bruce was born on June 15, 1954 to the late Alvin and Jewell Watkins in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
An individual of notable musical talent and passion, Bruce crafted a life characterized by his love for music that began at a tender age. He took his first steps into the...
Tara Oliver
Mar 21, 2026
Tara Oliver, 59, of Portland, Tennessee, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026.
Tara was born on August 4, 1966, at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California. When Tara was five her family moved to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, settling on Oahu where she spent her formative years and graduated from Kalani High School...
Brenda Farmer
Mar 31, 2026
Brenda Sue Tate Farmer, age 82, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1943, to Henry G. Tate and Frances L. Tate.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry G. Tate and Frances L. Tate; her husband, Frank M. Farmer; and her brother, Thomas G. Tate.
She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Susan...
Douglas W. Jernigan
Mar 29, 2026
Douglas W. Jernigan, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Douglas was born on April 13, 1939, in Manchester, Tennessee to Austin and Claudia (Tolbert) Jernigan.
Douglas was a fun-loving man with a deep faith. He enjoyed living a healthy life by eating right, working out, and lifting weights. Douglas was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Lake...
Wanda Stultz
Mar 28, 2026
Wanda Lee Niehaus Stultz, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Gallatin, Tennessee, on March 28, 2026.
She was born on September 16, 1943, in Frisco, Missouri, to the late Herman Louis Niehaus and Emma Mae Fritts Niehaus. Wanda grew up surrounded by family and carried those deep-rooted values of love, strength, faith and devotion throughout her life.
On April...
Naomi R. Rice
Mar 24, 2026
Naomi Ruth (Thomas) Rice, age 92, resident of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. Visitation will be Friday March 27th between 11 am and 1 pm, with the funeral service immediately following taking place at Hendersonville Memory Garden funeral home. Leslie Chapman will be officiating with friends and family participating as pallbearers.
Naomi was born August 30th, 1933, in Pleasant...
William Peter Homolya
Mar 21, 2026
William's family has decided to honor his wishes of cremation. There will be a celebration of life at a later date in New York.
Kay Delores Graham
Mar 21, 2026
Kay Delores Graham, age, 90, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on March 21, 2026. Kay was born on May 15, 1935 in Adams Center, New York to the late Roy and Leta Briggs.
Kay’s educational journey was marked by determination and excellence. She graduated from Adams Center High School in 1953 and further pursued her passion for business by completing her...
Deloris June Leikarts
Mar 20, 2026
Deloris June Leikarts, fondly known as June, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on May 13, 1945, she leaves behind a legacy of grace and dignity.
For several years, June worked for Gaines Home Building Corporation in Hendersonville, Tennessee and retired from there. In her retirement, she took pride in her yard and flowers. She loved spending time with her...
Mary Brooke Gillum Kent
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Brooke Gillum Kent, age 50, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Mary Brooke was born on November 8, 1975.
Preceded in death by her grandparents Horace and Gertha Gillum, William and Margaret Oldham, and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brooke is survived by her father Michael W. Gillum, mother Patricia (Herbert) Conley,...
Warner Dale Rogers Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Warner Dale Rogers Jr., known to many simply as Dale, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and spent his life surrounded by family, faith, and his favorite pastimes.
Dale was a proud graduate of Fair Park High School. He continued his education by earning a bachelor's degree from...
Ben Sam Peden
Mar 14, 2026
Ben Sam Peden
August 13, 1937 – March 14, 2026
Ben Sam Peden grew up in Wells Station, Tennessee — a lean-to in the woods, no electricity, no running water, and an 8th grade education. His Grandaddy was Sheriff of Giles County during the Civil War, and Sam carried that heritage with him everywhere he went.
He settled in Hendersonville in the 1980s...
William W. Smith, Sr.
Mar 14, 2026
William Wade Smith, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Wade was born on October 28, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee to William Loggins and Mary Virginia (Farmer) Smith from Ashland City, TN. Wade’s first memory of his father was his wanting to dance with his mother upon returning from “flying the hump” at the end of WW2, of which...
Tommy Jones
Mar 14, 2026
Thomas Walter (Tom) Jones, age 87 of Hendersonville passed way at home surrounded by family, on March 14, 2026, after a long illness. Tom was born on September 23, 1938, in Old Hickory, Tennessee. He grew up there and graduated from DuPont High School in 1956, where he played football, baseball, and track. He then served in the U.S. Army...
Michael Lott
Mar 12, 2026
Ronald Michael Lott, “Mike,“ was born on November 20, 1970 in Heidelberg, Germany. He passed away on March 12, 2026. He matriculated as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Memphis, majoring in finance and marketing. While at the university, he served as a member of the Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ) fraternity, which was established in 1869 as...
Gregory Darling
Mar 12, 2026
The Darling family announces the passing of Gregory Charles Darling, 70, of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Rochester, NY. Greg was born on March 29, 1955, to Betty and Harry Darling. He passed away to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Greg was a devoted husband for nearly 50 years, a proud father of two, and...
Dianne Gresham Griffin
Mar 9, 2026
Dianne Gresham Griffin (“G.G.”), age 78, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2026.
Dianne was born on February 8, 1948, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to the late Jonnie Gresham and William Harvey Gresham Jr. She attended Coahoma County High School. After marrying the love of her life they eventually settled and spent the last 30 years of...
Katherine Foster
Mar 5, 2026
Katherine Ann Foster, age 81, of Hendersonville passed away on March 5, 2026. Kathy was born on June 26, 1944 to the late Ralph and Evelyn Powell in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kathy deeply cherished her family and loved them fiercely. She would do anything for those she loved and never missed an opportunity to celebrate them, taking great joy in attending her...
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