Local obituaries for Gallatin, Hendersonville & Sumner County.
Mark Ray Keegan
Mar 24, 2026
Mark Ray Keegan, age 61, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on March 24th, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on August 6, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ralph and Betty Keegan.
Mark spent his early years in Williamston, Michigan, before moving to Sandy, Utah, where he graduated with honors from Alta High School in 1982. From a young age, he...
Cynthia Manning Wheeler
Mar 19, 2026
Cynthia Manning Wheeler, known affectionately to many as Cindy, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Born on September 26, 1963, in Albuquerque, NM, Cindy lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved.
Cindy was a beloved member of her community, dedicating twenty-three years of her career to Walton Ferry Elementary. Her...
Robert Wayne Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Robert Wayne Smith, age 63, of Cross Plains, TN, departed this life on March 22, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1962, in Springfield, Tennessee, to John Smith, Jr. and Sue Helen Groves Smith.
Robert was lovingly known as "Smitty" and "Shakey” to those who knew him best. He was a dedicated construction worker, known for his skill in operating...
Patricia Gay Claypool
Mar 24, 2026
Patricia Gay Claypool, age 78, of Cottontown, Tennessee, took her last breath, surrounded by family members, on March 24, 2026, though they are persuaded that her spirit passed through the gates of heaven into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, March 22.
Gay was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, February 25, 1948, to the late...
Robert Clarence Kisler, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert C. Kisler Jr.
October 13, 1942 – March 25, 2026
Robert C. Kisler Jr., 83, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1942, and lived a life defined by devotion to his family, his faith, and the things he loved most.
Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Candice Irons
Mar 29, 2026
Candice (Candy) Lurene Irons, age 78, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2026.
Born on August 21, 1947, in Muskegon, Michigan, Candice was the daughter of the late Kenneth Paul Hoag and Evelyn Madge Hoag. She lived a life centered on love, family, and service to others.
Candice was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker whose...
Elizabeth Ann Martin McHugh
Feb 28, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Martin McHugh passed on to her new life on February 28, 2026, at age 87. Born May 6, 1938, in Wolfsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard Adam and Gladys Rhae Shuff Martin. She was raised in Wolfsville, MD, and graduated from Middletown (Maryland) High School in 1956, then living in Frederick County until...
Jerome A. Kaczmarek
Mar 25, 2026
Jerome A. Kaczmarek, a proud welding field expert and dedicated family man, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026. Born on February 1, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, Jerry began his career in the welding field at the young age of 16. He loved his work and was proud of his profession. In recent years, he served as the branch...
Milton David Jones
Mar 23, 2026
Milton David Jones, age 60 of Gallatin, passed away on March 23, 2026.
A 1985 graduate of Gallatin High School, David distinguished himself as a gifted athlete, participating actively in football and excelling in baseball during his formative years. His athletic abilities were one of his proudest accomplishments, a testament to his commitment and competitive spirit. Beyond his school years, he...
Marilyn Wright Etheredge
Mar 20, 2026
Marilyn Wright Etheredge, age 82 of Hendersonville passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 after a long battle with COPD. Marilyn was born on January 5, 1944 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late William and Viola Wright.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bill Etheredge; and siblings, Wesley Wright, Jack Wright,...
Kim Alexander McAllister
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, Kim Alexander McAllister of Hendersonville passed away after a brief illness. Kim was born to Norman McAllister and Cristel Jornson in Saratoga Springs, NY on October 27, 1934, the eldest of five children. He was a 1952 graduate of Saratoga High School, where he played basketball, volleyball and was a standout varsity baseball player on the...
Charles Allen Vantrease
Mar 16, 2026
Charles Allen “Buddy” Vantrease, age 78 of Gallatin, TN passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born in Gallatin, TN on May 27, 1947 to Roy and Gladys Belle Barber Vantrease.
Buddy grew up in Gallatin, spending time on the family-owned Crescent Hill Dairy Farm. He was a member of the 1965 graduating class from Gallatin High School. He was...
Debra Lane Murray
Mar 16, 2026
Kindness, compassion, empathy and love…
These are four of the most important human virtues that often seem in short supply these days. There is no doubt about it – the world would be a much happier place if more people embraced these traits.
However, whenever a person comes along who is guided by the spirit of love and kindness, they serve as...
Hartley Keith Phinney Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Hartley "Hart" Keith Phinney, Jr., 87, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Gallatin, Tennessee, due to complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes.
Hart was born in Ames, Iowa, to Hartley Keith Phinney, Sr. and Fenella Ainslie Phinney. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from the University of Connecticut and later received his Master's degree in Library...
Matthew McCollum
Mar 9, 2026
Matthew McCollum, age 41, of Bethpage, TN passed away on March 9, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was born Feburary 11, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN.
He was employed at Macy's warehouse in Portland, TN,
In addition to his parents, Robert and Pat McCollum, he's survived by his children, Jennifer, Matthew Jr., Madison, and Alex; and two brothers, Robert Jr....
Deborah Kay Christofferson
Mar 7, 2026
Deborah Kay Christofferson, age 71 of Lebanon, TN passed away on March 7, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born August 20, 1954 in Nashville, TN to the late Albert Forest Cantrell Sr. and Lula Virginia McCandless Cantrell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Charles Patrick Cantrell, Bettye Jean Hudgens, Peggy Joyce Willis, Linda Gail Saylor, Danny...
Jimmy Ray Johns
Mar 6, 2026
Jimmy Ray Johns, age 59, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1966, to Maggie Lou Todd and James Earl Johns.
Jimmy will be cremated and laid to rest beside his brother, Travis Johns, at Eulia Cemetery in Westmoreland, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.
He is...
Brett Alan Vargason
Feb 28, 2026
Brett Alan Vargason, a musician and resident of Nashville, TN, died suddenly on February 28th, 2026, at the age of 57 from head and neck cancer.
Brett is survived by his parents; Victor Vargason and Jane Kapellas Vargason; his wife; Maria Partain Vargason; his children, Victor Ambrose Vargason, Amelia Greer Vargason, Thomas Anselm Vargason; and his brothers, Brian Scott Vargason and...
Cody Wilson Powers
Feb 25, 2026
Cody Wilson Powers, born June 26, 1981, to Dan Wilson Powers and Janice Yvonne Ashworth Powers, originally of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Yvonne Ashworth Powers; his paternal grandparents, Ruby and Willard Powers; and his maternal grandparents, Mary and Jimmie Reeder.
He is survived by his beloved son, Bryce...
Beverly Ann Gregory-Warner
Feb 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Beverly Ann Rose Gregory Warner
Beverly Ann Rose Gregory Warner, a beacon of kindness and warmth, departed this life on February 23, 2026, at the age of 89 in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. Born on September 4, 1936, in the charming coastal town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Beverly graced the lives of all who knew her with her...
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