OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.

Vernon Ted Neuhaus

Vernon Ted Neuhaus

Jul 14, 2026

Vernon Ted Neuhaus, 81, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Vernon J. Neuhaus and Marjorie E. Neuhaus.

Vern lived a life marked by faith, purpose, generosity, and adventure. A devoted educator and coach, he made a lasting impact on countless students during his years at Wheaton...

Nicholas Walker Quillen

Nicholas Walker Quillen

Jul 14, 2026

Nicholas Walker Quillen, 33, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1992, in Columbia, Tennessee, and passed away in Nashville, Tennessee.Nicholas was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelsey Ray Quillen; his three beloved sons, Wyatt Walker...

Kym Sims

Kym Sims

Jul 12, 2026

Susan Kymberlee "Kym" Sims, age 66 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 12, 2026.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kym spent her early childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, before moving to Hendersonville in the seventh grade. It was there that she met the love of her life almost immediately, Robert Kevin Sims, and they quickly developed a...

Teresa Lynn Crumpton

Teresa Lynn Crumpton

Jul 15, 2026

Teresa Lynn Crumpton, age 45 of Hendersonville, was born on October 28, 1980 and went to be with Jesus on July 15, 2026. She was a light into this world. She loved everyone with the love of Jesus. 

Teresa was a member of First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Project 22, and the Special Needs Sports Foundation. She was involved in many activities. She was...

Tammy Jo Vines

Tammy Jo Vines

Jul 12, 2026

Tammy Jo Vines, age 65 of Mt. Juliet, passed away at her home on July 12, 2026.

Tammy was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on April 11, 1961 to Robert H. and Alene Winningham. She graduated from North Hardin High School in Radcliff, KY. Tammy worked for many years as a loan officer in the financial field.

Tammy is preceded in death by...

Debra Ann Jacobus

Debra Ann Jacobus

Jun 24, 2026

With profound sadness and unwavering hope in the promises of Christ, we announce the passing of Debra Ann (Faust) Jacobus, who entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2026, at the age of 73.

Debi’s life began in Fairborn, Ohio. She was the second-born daughter of Roger and Nelda (VanPelt) Faust. Debi was an excellent sister to...

William Sloan Smith

William Sloan Smith

Jul 10, 2026

William Sloan Smith,

Known affectionately as “Willie” or “Bill” to those who knew and loved him, passed away at the age of 96. He was born January 27, 1930 to Ethel Judy Sloan Smith and Willie Ray Smith in Old Hickory, Tennessee. He was one of 9 children. He graduated from DuPont High School and married his grade school sweetheart, Betty...

James Michael Ginnetti

James Michael Ginnetti

Jul 11, 2026

James Michael Ginnetti, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend, and extraordinary musician, passed away leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and love that will continue to resonate for generations.

Born into a large, close-knit family as one of eight children, James was the son of the late Joseph Nicholas Ginnetti and Marion Vincenza Muscolo Ginnetti. Music found him early, and by...

Patsy Anne Bayne Justice

Patsy Anne Bayne Justice

Jul 10, 2026

Patsy Anne Bayne Justice, age 86 of Goodlettsville, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Pat was born on March 21, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late James Allen Bayne and the late Carrie Halmontaller Bayne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers, James “Jimmy” Bayne and Alton “Buddy” Bayne.

Patsy is survived by her children, Andra...

Nyma Massey Bowman

Nyma Massey Bowman

Jul 8, 2026

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Nyma Massey Bowman, who peacefully passed away at home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by those she loved most.

Nyma was truly one of a kind, beginning with her unforgettable name. She had a way of lighting up every room with her infectious smile, beautiful big eyes, and warm, joyful...

Rachal Elizabeth Sweatt

Rachal Elizabeth Sweatt

Jul 8, 2026

Rachal Sweatt passed away on July 8th, 2026, from a seizure. She had epilepsy since she was young. She was born in Tennessee in 1992. She was only 33 years old. She is survived by mother Leslie Ackerman, brother Joshua Sweatt, father Mike Sweatt, grandmother Martha Vanderheyden, a cousin, an aunt, and several uncles. 

Service information will be listed as soon...

Panaite Resmerita

Panaite Resmerita

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Peter Resmeriță

Today we gather with heavy hearts to remember and honor the life of Peter Resmeriță, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Although our hearts are filled with sorrow because we must say goodbye, they are also filled with gratitude for the years God gave us with Pete and for the legacy he leaves...

Paul Merritt Guthrie

Paul Merritt Guthrie

Jul 5, 2026

Paul Merritt Guthrie, born on May 13, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 85.

Paul’s formative years were spent in Nashville, where he developed a lifelong affection for his hometown and its rich musical heritage. After completing his schooling, he went on to serve his country with pride and integrity,...

Kirk David Schwabe

Kirk David Schwabe

Jul 3, 2026

Kirk David Schwabe, 69, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born to Karl Fador Schwabe and Carol Ann (Cochran) Schwabe.

Kirk is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Janet (Burke) Schwabe; two daughters, Amanda (José) Perez of Los Angeles, CA, and Sarah (Travis) Gordon of Broomfield, CO; and two granddaughters, Opal Gordon (6)...

Bob Dewain Pitts

Bob Dewain Pitts

Jul 2, 2026

Bob D. Pitts, age 87 of Gallatin, TN passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was born October 6, 1938 in Alger, OH to Affie and Jean Dyer Pitts.

Bob, the only child of Affie and Jean Pitts, graduated from Alger High School and Capital University, both in Ohio. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years and spent 12...

Charles Adam Kruminas

Charles Adam Kruminas

Jul 2, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Charles “Chip” Kruminas, age 72, on July 2, 2026, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Chip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was the kind of man who could fix just about anything with an engine and if it didn’t have one, he’d probably find a...

Jerry Wayne Merry

Jerry Wayne Merry

Jun 29, 2026

Jerry Wayne Merry was born on March 9, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana and was raised by Lyle and Syble Merry. He passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at the age of 83.

He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Scott James Hamrick

Scott James Hamrick

Jun 28, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott James Hamrick, who passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 40.

Scott was born on December 25, 1985, in Bethesda, Maryland. He confessed Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was born again on January 29,1995.

He lived in Germany and Virginia as a young child, but...

Donnie McKinney

Donnie McKinney

Jun 27, 2026

William Donald “Donnie” McKinney, of Greenbrier, Tennessee and formerly of Greenville, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on June, 27, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and kindness that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Born in Greenville, Kentucky, Donnie was a devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. In his younger years, he proudly...

Deborah Ann May

Deborah Ann May

Jun 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Ann May, who departed this world on June 26, 2026, having graced it for 76 years since her birth on June 7, 1950.

Deborah’s journey began in the heart of Kentucky, where she was raised by John and Mary Boyle. She was a proud alumna of Eastern High School...

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