Obituaries
William Vaughn
Aug 12, 2025
William Griffen Vaughn Jr., age 72, of Cedar Hill passed away on August 12, 2025. William was born on January 2, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late William Griffen Vaughn Sr. and Lounell Lee Vaughn. He leaves behind a legacy marked by his unwavering faith and passion for the simple joys of life.
A dedicated member of Grace Missionary Baptist...
Martha Nuckols
Aug 11, 2025
Martha Nuckols, age 83, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Martha was a loving, dedicated, and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty years, Doug Nuckols, and her parents, Henry and Mary Waite Ulrich.
She is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Steve) Albers and Linda (Geoff) Thoren; five...
Lynda Ryan
Aug 8, 2025
Lynda Faye Ryan May 12, 1943 – August 8, 2025
Lynda Faye Ryan, 82, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, a devoted servant of the Lord, entered her heavenly home on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 12, 1943, to Sidney and Dorothy King, Lynda grew up in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, where she graduated from Goodlettsville High School and...
Mary Kathryn Loper
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Kathryn Loper of Hendersonville passed peacefully on August 8th at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 26, 1980 in Tuscaloosa, AL. The family soon moved to Hendersonville, TN where she spent her remaining years. She was a proud member of the Beech High School graduating class of 1999 and loved to attend their football...
Kristy Green McCorkle
Aug 7, 2025
Kristy Green McCorkle
December 10, 1964 – August 7, 2025
Kristy Green McCorkle, age 60, was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on December 10, 1964, to Edward Henry Green and Margaret Ann Boyd Green. After a brave two-year battle with ovarian cancer, she departed for heaven on August 7, 2025, in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Kristy attended Goodpasture Christian School and Tennessee Technological University, graduating with...
Cynthia Hager
Aug 4, 2025
In Loving Memory
Cynthia Diane Hager passed away Monday August 4, 2025, at her home in Hendersonville, TN.
She was born on June 1st, 1964, in Texarkana, TX, to Diane Markham Smiley and Wayne Maurice Smiley (who preceded her in death).
She had a long and successful career and was a Senior Vice President, Servicing Operations at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation.
Survivors include her...
Randall Edward Williams
Aug 3, 2025
Randall “Randy” Williams, 67, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was born April 24, 1958, in Nashville, TN to Harry and Willene Williams. He was a longtime resident of Hendersonville, TN and 1977 graduate of Hendersonville High School where he was a member of the Band of Gold. He attended Nashville State...
Benny H. Birchfield
Aug 2, 2025
Benjamin “Benny” Birchfield (c. 1937 – 2025) — a beloved musician and devoted husband of country star Jean Shepard — is remembered for his gentle spirit, musical contributions to the Osborne Brothers, and his courage as a family man and devoted Christian., Married to Shepard for nearly fifty years, Benny stood steadfast by her until her passing.
He performed with legends,...
Jackie Pennington
Jul 25, 2025
Jacqueline Hollis Pennington was born on August 29, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Jack Bud Hollis and Melbaline Argie Ladd Hollis. Her family called her “Jackie” for short, she was the baby of the family for the first ten years until her little sister, Nancy. Jackie was the fourth of five children. She graduated from Isaac Litton High School where...
Nannie Louise Berry
Jul 24, 2025
Nannie Louise Berry, age 93, went home on July 24, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Berry was affectionately known to some as "Nannie." She was born in Joelton, Tennessee and moved to Hendersonville in 1970, where she lived until her passing.
Louse was known to many for her love of cooking and always having her family and...
John W. Collins
Jul 23, 2025
John was born on August 28, 1929, in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended East High School and from there he went to serve as a proud Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps (The Frozen Chosen) from 1948 to 1952. He served two years in Korea.
He was with the Metro Fire Department in Nashville, Tennessee from 1952 to 1989. He served...
Sara Carolyn Stabler
Jul 21, 2025
Sara Carolyn (Cheney) Stabler died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 21, 2025 at The Heritage of Brentwood - Somerfield Health Center, Brentwood TN.
Preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Kelly and Frank Enoch Cheney, loving husband John Mack Jr. and daughter, Carolyn Louise; sister Kathleen; brothers Frank Jr. and Walter. She is survived by her children, John Mack...
Albert A Forman
Jul 19, 2025
Albert A. Forman, age 86, passed away on July 19, 2025. Albert was born to the late Jack and Thelma Forman on April 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.
Albert served in the Navy, dedicating time to both Hawaii and Alaska during his military service. His time in the Navy allowed him to develop a skill for sending and copying Morse code,...
Tonya Thompson
Jul 19, 2025
Tonya Ann Thompson, born on January 9, 1954, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was a woman who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. Tonya attended Dupont High School.
Tonya married her high school sweetheart, Tommy, and at the time of his death, they had been married for 42 years. Tonya loved her family very much and...
Patricia "Pat" Figueroa
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Lynn Figueroa (née Sager), age 72, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Born on October 7, 1952, in Coshocton, Ohio, Pat graduated from New Lexington High School in 1970 and went on to earn her degree from the University of Florida in 1975. Her life was one of quiet strength, creative passion, and enduring faith.
A devoted...
Gene Shuxteau
Jul 17, 2025
A memorial service for Gene D. Shuxteau, 74, of Hendersonville will be held. Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Minister of Missions Mike McClanahan officiating. Visitation with the family is at 1 p.m. before the service. Gene was born October 18, 1950 and died July 17, 2025.
Last Thursday morning, July 17,...
Donna M. Wafford
Jul 17, 2025
Donna Moneyhon Wafford, age 91, passed peacefully on July 17, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, with her beloved Edgar Booher by her side. She was born to Orville and Ludie Moneyhon on November 7, 1933. She had three older siblings, Norma, Leo, and Marlin, until a much-loved younger brother, Darwin, joined the family. She was affectionately known as...
Phillip Andrew Shelby
Jul 14, 2025
Phillip Andrew “Drew” Shelby, 38, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Drew was born on June 26, 1987, to Phillip and Brenda Shelby in Madison, Tennessee.
Drew had a calm and quiet spirit, a loving heart, and a deep love for his family. His daughter McKenna was the light of his life. Drew’s love, laughter, and sense of humor will...
Thomas "Tommy" Henley
Jul 13, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Henley, born on July 4, 1946, passed away on July 13, 2025. Tommy lived a fulfilling life marked by his involvement in various organizations and his love for history. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and an Al Menah Shriner. He also contributed to his community as a member of the Hendersonville...
Tami Carla Pearce
Jul 11, 2025
Tami Carla Pearce, a beloved editor, artist, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee on July 11, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on June 17, 1963, in Blountsville, Alabama, Tami's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for family, her commitment to the craft of writing, and her passionate expression of...
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