Obituaries
James Hadley
May 26, 2026
James Nicholas Hadley, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Affectionately known as Jim, he was born on May 18, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Albert Hadley and Dorthea Frillman Shearer. He is a graduate of Purcell Marian High School and continued his education earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of Cincinnati.
Jim was a devoted...
Christine Ann Smotherman
May 26, 2026
Our dear Christine Ann Smotherman passed away on May 26th, 2026 at the age of 67. She is preceded in death by her mother Elaine Coates, and brother William Coates III. She is survived in life by her loving husband of 47 years Terry Smotherman, her son David Smotherman, daughter-in-law Katie Smotherman, daughter Samantha Acerbis (Smotherman), son-in-law Todd Acerbis, grandchildren...
Norma J. Tidwell
May 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Norma Jean (Ma), 87 of Hendersonville, TN. She returned to her heavenly home on May 20, and while our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace and sitting at the welcome table.
Norma was born on September 12, 1938, in...
Carol Kennerly
May 19, 2026
Carol Wilhite Kennerly, age 96, of Hendersonville passed away on May 19, 2026. Carol was born on December 25, 1929 to the late James and Minerva Wilhite in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carol was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her daily life. She read her Bible every day, often reading through it several times each year, and faithfully participated in numerous Bible...
Micah Hall
May 18, 2026
After a sudden and unexpected loss that left us all heartbroken, we are left with the memories and accomplishments of Micah Altizer Hall. In 30 short years, Micah made a huge impact on the world. She made all those around her feel loved and celebrated every day. Micah came into this world with her eyes wide open. With her joyful...
Janet Carlyne Lanning
May 13, 2026
Janet Carlyne O’Saile Lanning was born on October 9, 1932 in the Shackle Island community north of Hendersonville, TN to Luther and Ruth (Jones) O’Saile. She passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 13, 2026, after a short time in hospice care, in White House, TN, not far from where she was born. She was an older...
Thomas Luke Martin
May 12, 2026
We are gathered here today to honor a man whose very life was a testament to the impossible. To most of the world, he was Thomas Martin. To those of us who knew and loved him, he was simply Tommy—a brother, a son, an uncle, a nephew, and a cousin who defied every limit ever placed upon him.
When Tommy was...
Betty Jo Hyde
May 11, 2026
Betty Jo Hyde, 90, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Betty was born on October 28, 1935, to Jack and Saddie Lee Curtis, in Benton County, Tennessee.
Betty had a green thumb and loved growing flowers and gardening. She is known by names such as Grandma, Nana, MoMo, and NuNana. Betty was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, and sister. Her...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Riddle
May 10, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Lee Riddle, age 81, of Hendersonville passed away on May 10, 2026. Bobby was born on March 4, 1945 to the late Ruben and Annie Riddle in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bobby and his beloved wife, Faye, began dating at the age of 16 and were married by 20, sharing a lifelong love story that would have marked 61 years of...
Stella Gardner
May 8, 2026
Stella Beatrice Gardner, age 76, of Hendersonville passed away on May 8, 2026. Stella was born on April 20, 1950 to the late Arthur and Therese Paradis in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Stella had a love for crafting and creating beautiful handmade cards, often spending cherished time with a group of ladies at a local church making them together. She was especially...
Shirley A. Simpson
May 5, 2026
Shirley Ann (Rogers) Simpson, 83 of Hendersonville, TN, passed from this life peacefully in her home May 5th, 2026. Known as “Mama” to family, she was born January 11th, 1943 in Osceola, Arkansas. Shirley graduated from Nettleton High School, Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1961. She married the love of her life, James Edward Simpson and she worked for many years in...
Cynthia Norton
May 4, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Norton, age 71, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1954, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Charles and Mary Fisher.
Cindy loved her family deeply and found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She was a graduate of Dougherty High School and attended Putney Methodist Church, where her faith and friendships...
Cecilia Carr
May 4, 2026
Cecilia Faulkner Carr, lovingly known as Ceil or CeCe, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1943, in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Neil and Helen Faulkner.
Ceil was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, Judge Judy, and game shows, and she was well known for her love of...
Phillip Brian Cook
May 2, 2026
Phillip Brian Cook, Sr., age 76, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on May 2, 2026.
Phil was born on March 11, 1950, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to James Marvin Cook and Goldalea Taylor Cook. He was a 1968 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1972. As...
Jody Lynn Hunt
May 2, 2026
Jody Lynn Hunt, a devoted accountant and cherished family woman, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. Born on August 28, 1960, Jody was a quiet, country girl who carried a spirit of kindness and a readiness to help others throughout her life, especially in her professional career. For 28 years, she served as an accountant for Nation Wide Studios,...
Christopher Dyer Cantrell
May 1, 2026
Cantrell, Christopher Dyer – age 65 of Hendersonville TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his brothers on Friday, May 1st, 2026 to reunite with those preceded in death, including his father, Maurice Cantrell, grand-parents, Dyer and Mattie Cantrell, and James and Georgia Hammond.
Surviving members include his immediate family, mother, Suella Hammond Cantrell, brothers Cary (Sherree) Cantrell, Mark Cantrell, Robert (Judy)...
Brian Allen Clouse
Apr 30, 2026
Brian Allen Clouse, a free spirit known for living life on his own terms, passed away on April 30, 2026. Born on May 16, 1970, in Jamestown, Tennessee, Brian was a man whose big personality and even bigger heart left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a man who never met a stranger, and...
Judy Ann Markham
Apr 27, 2026
Judith Ann (Ashley) Markham, lovingly known as Judy, age 89, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1936, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to the late William Raleigh Ashley and Madie Graham Harrison.
Judy attended Tiptonville High School and graduated from South Side High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1954. She later continued her education...
Alan C. Cartwright
Apr 24, 2026
Alan C. Cartwright, 74, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. Born on April 14, 1952, in Memphis, Alan was the son of James and Betty (Cook) Cartwright.
Alan was known for his love of music, laughter, and caring for the people closest to him. A lifelong drummer and avid pool player, he especially admired jazz drummer Buddy Rich. He enjoyed...
Brice J. Bennett
Apr 23, 2026
Brice Jefferson Bennett, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 39. He was born on May 24, 1986, to Jan E. Benett and Jefferey W. Bennett.
Brice was deeply loved and meant so much to his family. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, as well as his brilliant mind. His quiet...
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