Joshua Barnes, Gone Too Soon, Forever Remembered.
Some losses are impossible to put into words. On September 6, 2026, the community of Lebanon was left grieving after a heartbreaking overnight crash claimed the life of 43-year-old Joshua Barnes of Lebanon.
In the quiet early hours of Sunday morning, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Joshua’s life came to a sudden and tragic end after he was struck by a vehicle on Airport Drive near 36326 Airport Drive. Despite the efforts at the scene, Joshua was pronounced deceased. A life that still held countless possibilities, conversations, memories, and tomorrow’s was suddenly taken away.
Joshua was more than a name in a heartbreaking news report. He was a son, a friend, a neighbor, and someone whose presence meant something deeply personal to the people who knew and loved him. His absence will now be felt in the empty spaces he leaves behind—in familiar places, in quiet moments, and in the memories that refuse to fade.
Authorities reported that the driver, Tamera Hines, 60, of Lebanon, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. The investigation remains ongoing, with additional charges potentially pending.
But beyond the investigation and the questions that may follow, one truth remains: Joshua’s life mattered.
May his memory be a blessing to everyone who knew him. May those who loved him find strength in the beautiful moments they shared, and may his name continue to be spoken with love.
Rest peacefully, Joshua Barnes. 🕊️💔
You may be gone from this world, but you will never be forgotten.





