Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

James Michael Ronen, 88, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Clarendale at Indian Lake Assisted Living in Hendersonville, TN. He was a former longtime resident of St. John, KS.

He was born in Wichita, KS on March 19, 1937 to William L. and Marie O. Ronen. He was the 2nd of 4 children. He had two brothers and a...

Dec 2, 2025

Cibyl Charlene Ronen, 87, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 at Clarendale at Indian Lake Memory Care in Hendersonville, TN. She was a former longtime resident of St. John, KS.

She was born in Stafford, KS on August 31,1938 to Irvin and Mildred Teichman from rural Hudson, KS. Later, they moved to rural Stafford, where she graduated from High School...

Jan 4, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Runyan Carnahan, 89, of Hendersonville, TN, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was a loving and much-loved Christian wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend.

 Elizabeth was born on July 16, 1936, to Lonnie Clabe Runyan and Nancy Forestine Henegar Runyan in Bridgeport, AL. She was raised in Chattanooga and...

Dec 30, 2025

Martha Ann Powell was born on January 2, 1938, in Union City, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Nora Moss. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Powell, son Randy Powell, sister Mary Newton, brother Jerry Moss, and aunt Catherine Bushlieter.

Martha was born and raised in West Tennessee. Her faith in God was always put first, and she...

Dec 29, 2025

Beverly Esther Richards Surles was born in Riverside Kentucky on February 27,1924. She died December 29, 2025 at the age of 101 in Hendersonville Tennessee. She was the second child of Ottis and Elva Craft Richards. She is predeceased by her sisters Mavis Richards, Ramona Moore and Gloria Jones and brothers JB, Ronnie and Larry Richards. She is survived by...

Dec 27, 2025

Dec 27, 2025

Margaret Deborah Davis Atwell was born on March 26, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. She passed away on December 27, 2025, in Keystone Heights, Florida, where she resided. Margaret was a graduate of Joelton High School.

Margaret enjoyed many hobbies that showcased her creativity. She loved to sew, scrapbook, make quilts, and sing at church, sharing her talents with those around her.

Margaret...

Dec 20, 2025

Sherry Dean Campbell was born on January 29, 1951, in Madison, TN during one of the worst blizzards known in this area.

She grew up on a 20-acre farm with parents, Henry Jr. Campbell and Penny Campbell, and siblings Doris, Larry and Garry. On the same home place were her grandparents, Henry and Lonie Campbell and great grandparents, Hugh and Maude...

Dec 19, 2025

Kenneth Keston Caplinger III, affectionately known as ‘KC’, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 19th, 2025.

KC was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed many mornings hunting on his friends farm, fishing in the Greenbrier River with his father-in-law and back pack camping with his friends through West Virginia.

KC was an avid golfer, even achieving a Tennessee State Championship...

Dec 15, 2025

Billy Ray Nelson was born on January 26, 1933 in Barboursville, West Virginia to Robert and Mary Elizabeth Nelson.

He departed this life on December 15, 2025 to join the Heavenly Choir.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Eugene, Howard, Glenn, and Ralph; his sisters Brenda Joyce Nelson, Beatrice Nelson Orr, Gwendine Nelson Lambiotte; and his son, Christopher...

Dec 12, 2025

Dorothy Louise Wright Ogden, age 88, of Gallatin, passed away on December 12, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1937 to the late Bennie and Lillie Wright and grew up alongside her late brother, Edwin Wright, in Menard, Texas. She attended the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, where she learned sign language and played the saxophone. Dorothy...

Dec 11, 2025

Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” Sweeney, 72, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and proud Grammy, Cindy was known best for her radiant smile, giving spirit, and unwavering strength.



Born on December 23, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Cindy was the cherished daughter of the late Fred and Betty...

Dec 8, 2025

With great respect and honor we share the passing of Christine Arden Smith on December 8th, 2025. Born January 27th, 1940 in Alton, Illinois she was 4th in line to 12 brothers and sisters.

Married to Clifford Achenbach, she had one daughter, Kimberly Catlin Hale.

Her life was one big amazing adventure, and after the death of her husband, raised her child...

Dec 8, 2025

Billy Edward Mauldin Jr., age 62, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. He was born on July 25, 1963, to the late Billy Mauldin Sr. and Peggy King in Dallas, Texas. He worked as an autobody technician for many years at Caliber Collision. He was a member of First Baptist Church...

Dec 4, 2025

William Myers (Willie) Rice, 94 years strong, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on December 4, 2025.

Willie was born on September 1, 1931, to Miles Patrick Rice and Nellie Mae (Birrer) Rice on the same Sumner County farm where he later built his own home.

After graduating from East High School in 1951, he went to Vanderbilt University on a football scholarship....

Dec 3, 2025

Jane Miller Greenway, 87, passed away on December 3, 2025. Jane was born on February 28, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee to Elzie and Fannie Rose Caroline Miller.

Jane graduated from Donelson High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. She was a founding member of The Donelson Fellowship. She was also involved with the Friends of Two Rivers Mansion and the...

Dec 3, 2025

Jacqueline Omer Barnhart passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Jacqueline was born on January 11, 1941, in Clay, Kentucky to W. Jack and Ola Blanche (Curry) Omer.

Jacqueline had great sense of humor with a quick wit. She was very proud of her work as an X-Ray technician. She had 32 years of dedicated service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center...

Dec 2, 2025

Wilma Jean Young was born on November 17, 1944, in Eubank, KY while her father was in the US Navy during World War two. She was the fifth of fourteen children of Herstle Harold (Harry) and Magdaline Rutheford. The family lived very near her Young grandparents and for the first five years of her life she was mostly raised by...

Nov 30, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” J. Bennett, born July 19, 1964 to Harold and Connie (Creeden) Squires, died peacefully on November 30, 2025. She lived a life marked by creativity, resilience, and love. A Cedar Falls High School graduate, she went on to study cosmetology and later attended the University of Northern Iowa before moving to San Diego. There she married her first...

Nov 29, 2025

Connie Russell was born on December 27, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at Maple Cottage Memory Care in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Connie’s family is deeply grateful for the loving care she received from the staff during her time there.

Connie’s life was marked by her creative spirit and her unwavering kindness. For over 25 years,...