Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Donna Ruth Strane, born on August 14, 1939, in Woodbury, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at NHC Lawrenceburg. She was 86 years old.

Donna lived a fulfilling life, marked by her dedication as a loving mother and a diligent employee. She was a salesclerk for a local pharmacy, where she served her community with kindness. Her career allowed...

Aug 16, 2025

Rosa Lee Diener Janisse, age 84, of Nashville passed away on August 16, 2025. Rose was born on June 29, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Leo J. Diener and Laraine Mary Locher Diener. She touched the lives of many through her vibrant personality, generosity of spirit, and unyielding love for her family and friends.

Rose's life was characterized by...

Aug 14, 2025

Carol Ann Schwabe age 97 of Hendersonville, TN passed away on August 14, 2025. Born February 8, 1928 in Flat Rock, Indiana, The daughter of Russell Wilson Cochran and Reba Katherine (Chesser) Cochran and one sister Mary Francis (Lenny) Murphy, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Kirk (Janet) and Kip Schwabe of Hendersonville, TN. Two granddaughters,...

Aug 14, 2025

"In Loving Memory of Joseph “Mark” Brown

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph “Mark” Brown, who left us far too soon after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Mark passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion.

Mark was a beloved husband...

Aug 14, 2025

Flo Jean Schlosser, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Flo Jean was born on December 18, 1936, in San Diego, CA to James E. and Virginia (Van Wormer) Hard.

Even though she was born in San Diego, Flo Jean and her twin sister, Eva Jane, grew up the darlings of the town in West Plains, Missouri....

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...

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...

Aug 10, 2025

On Sunday, August 10th, Walter A. (Skip) Long, Jr passed quietly from this life which was surprising given how loudly he lived. A fifth generation Nashvillian, he was the first of four children born to Walter A. and Elsie (Griffin) Long. As a child, he lived across from the Belle Meade golf course which he routinely snuck onto to hit...

Aug 8, 2025

Sara Brown Allen (Susie) was born on September 5, 1945, and passed away after an acute illness on August 8, 2025. 

Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Marie (Busenlehner) and Benjamin Freeman Brown and her sisters Evelyn Shaffer and Carol Lewis. 

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Allen, her daughter and son-in- law, Trinity and Mark...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 6, 2025

David Buckman ,76 of Queen Creek, AZ. passed away on August 6, 2025 at Gifts of Grace assisted living. David was born in Beach, North Dakota on February 8, 1949, to Watson Buckman and Sylvia Jack Buckman.

David graduated High School at Grand Ledge Academy. He graduated college at Andrews University. Then he went on to graduate and get his Doctorate...

Aug 5, 2025

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...