Obituaries
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...
James Zimmerman
Mar 3, 2026
James Thomas Zimmerman, Jr., “Jimmy,” age 71, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1954 to the late Sara Zimmerman and James Thomas Zimmerman, Sr. in Landstuhl, Germany.
He attended Overton High School, participating in ROTC, and went on to study at Middle Tennessee State University.
Jimmy was known for his sharp wit and the personality of...
Jamie Pickrell
Mar 3, 2026
In loving memory of husband and father, Jamie Daniel Pickrell, who passed away on March 3rd, 2026.
He was an amazing and wonderful man, who had a giving soul. He was the type of person where, if you needed help, he was there. Every time. But his BEST quality was the immense love he had for his family. He loved his...
Paula Kennedy
Mar 1, 2026
Paula Anne Kennedy, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Paula was born on May 21, 1937, to Paul Richard and Mary Catherine (Ryan) Kennedy in Schenectady, New York.
Paula was a loving sister, aunt, and cousin. As a child, she was athletic, congenial, and determined. Paula wholeheartedly believed “if you want it, go ahead and earn it.” She graduated...
Sandra "Sandy" Price
Mar 1, 2026
Sandra K. Price, age 81, of Hendersonville passed away on March 1, 2026. Sandy was born on September 20, 1944 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to the late Fred and Daisy West. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, Ryan Price; and her brother, Fred West. Sandy is survived by her children, Stephanie Vinkler...
Martha L. McCormick
Mar 1, 2026
Martha Lillian McCormick, 81, passed away with her loving family by her side on March 1, 2026. Martha was born on November 29, 1944, to Edward Lee and Elsie Irene (Bray) Livingston in Franklin, Kentucky.
Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long-time educator in the Sumner County School District, retiring after 31 years of dedicated...
Hadley and Huntley McDearmon
Feb 27, 2026
Hadley and Huntley McDearmon, beloved infant twin daughters of Tiegan and Luke McDearmon, were born on February 27, 2026.
Hadley passed away on February 27, 2026, and her sister Huntley passed on March 4, 2026. Though their time on earth was brief, they were deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of their family.
Hadley and Huntley are cherished by...
Patricia "Trish" Fitzgerald
Feb 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patricia “Trish” Fitzgerald
A Life of Grace, Love, and Faith
With heavy hearts — yet with faith in God’s promises — family and friends share the passing of Patricia “Trish” Fitzgerald, age 81, of Gallatin, Tennessee.
Trish had been courageously walking through the difficult journey of dementia in recent years, facing each day with the quiet strength, dignity, and...
Dr. Sharon D. Loury
Feb 24, 2026
Sharon Diane Loury
April 30, 1946- February 24, 2026
Dr. Sharon Loury, age 79, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.
A native of Stamford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Kuttroff. Known for her perceptive wit and kind-hearted character. Not only was she a devoted wife, but she also encouraged...
Wendy Larsen
Feb 22, 2026
Wendy Renee Larsen, 48, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. Wendy was born February 11, 1978 to Robert A and Ann S Miller.
She graduated from Hunters Lane High School in Madison, TN in 1996. She was a creative soul. She loved to crochet, scrapbook, journal and read.
She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents Erskine...
Jerry Douglas Rush
Feb 20, 2026
Jerry Douglas Rush, born on October 8, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on February 20, 2026. After dedicating a significant portion of his life to public service, Jerry retired in February 2012, having spent 25 years working as a lieutenant on the Highway Patrol for the State of Tennessee. His commitment to his profession and the community was evident...
Clara Mae McCammon
Feb 20, 2026
Clara Mae McCammon, born May 2, 1945, in Kennett, Missouri, went to be with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on February 20, 2026. Clara was a graduate of Kennett High School and worked many years as a travel agent. She loved to travel, spending time overseas in Germany as a military wife, as well as many places she visited...
Theodore Brown
Feb 19, 2026
Theodore (Ted) Brown, age 79, went to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 19, 2026. Ted was born on September 6, 1946 to Dale M. and Mary J. Brown. He grew up in Marion, OH and attended Caledonia and River Valley schools.
He is survived by his wife of 56 wonderful years -Kay. (Their marriage was the fifth generation...
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