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Deborah Dawn Bybee Mangrum
Jul. 12, 2026
Deborah Dawn Bybee-Mangrum, age 57, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on September 4, 1968, in Nashville, Tennessee, Debbie was the beloved daughter of the late Lloyd and Mossie Bybee. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of seven years, James...
Mark Curtis Aebersold
Aug. 01, 2026
Mark Curtis Aebersold, age 70, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at NHC Place Sumner. Born on October 21, 1955, in Pontiac, Michigan, Mark was the son of Bill and Mary Aebersold. He graduated from Brandon High School before attending Ferris State University,...
Paul Albert Simmons
Jul. 31, 2026
Paul A. Simmons, age 90, was born in Frankin, Kentucky to Elvis V. & Ruby A. Simmons and passed away on July 31, 2026. He worked for over 60 years in commercial construction with Buchanan Construction, Knestrick Construction and Solomon Builders helping to build and shape the Nashville...
Darrel Ray Smith Sr.
Jul. 24, 2026
Darrel Ray Smith, Sr., age 64, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2026. Born on March 6, 1962, Darrel was the son of the late Orville and Margaret Smith. He was a man of quiet strength, known for his serious and responsible nature, and above all, his...
David Lee Binkley
Jul. 22, 2026
David Lee Binkley, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 29, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, David was the cherished son of Alonzo Lee Binkley Jr. and Elizabeth Binkley. David was a man who wore many hats...
David Dale King
Jul. 20, 2026
David Dale King, age 72, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Sumner Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on November 13, 1953, David was the son of the late Robert and Ruth King. He was a musician at heart whose passion for music led him to the...
Mattie R Davis
Jul. 20, 2026
Mattie Ruth Davis, a cherished matriarch and beloved soul, peacefully departed this world on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on March 5, 1939, in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, Mattie was a beacon of grace and resilience, known for her unwavering faith and boundless love for her...
Robert "Bob" Lee Laura
Jul. 20, 2026
Robert "Bob" Lee Laura, 76, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1949, to Francis Paul Laura and Onita N. Laura (Troutt). Bob lived a life filled with music, faith, and service. Music was more than a hobby—it was a part of who he was. He loved all kinds of music and...
Annette Pruette Little
Jul. 20, 2026
Annette P. Little, 86, of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1939, in Nashville to the late H. C. and Ruth Pruette. She graduated from Cumberland High School and soon married Virgil M Little. Their family was...
Carylon Faye Baker
Jul. 18, 2026
Carylon Arnold Baker, 78, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. Born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Carylon was the daughter of Robert W. and Virginia Stewart Arnold. After high school, she attended Martin Methodist College, where she met her husband, J.B. While they were...
John Henry Hedge IV
Jul. 17, 2026
It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of John Henry Hedge IV, who died suddenly on July 17, 2026, at the age of 55. John was born on December 21, 1970, in Nashville, Tennessee to John Henry Hedge III and JoAnn (Beach) Hedge. He was a graduate of...
Shirley Jean Bailey
Jul. 17, 2026
Shirley Jean Cole Bailey, age 87, of Goshen, Kentucky, peacefully passed away at home on July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on November 8, 1938, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late William Cole and Lula Ellen Cole. She spent...