Obituaries

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...

Mar 27, 2026

Ann Elizabeth (White) Williams, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, Tennessee on March 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness.

Born to John Walton White and Margaret Northington White of Nashville, Ann lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Navy Veteran Nicholas Michael Williams;...

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...

Mar 23, 2026

Tonya Bennett, born on June 22, 1976, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2026, after facing a long illness with remarkable bravery and unwavering strength. Throughout her life, Tonya lived with a spirit of selflessness and purpose, dedicating herself to doing what was right for others as part of the Lord's work. She leaves behind a lasting legacy that will...

Mar 21, 2026

William's family has decided to honor his wishes of cremation. A private interment of his remains will take place at Saint John Paul II Catholic Maronite Church at Immaculate Conception located at 199 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2026

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...