Nashville, Tennessee – The family of Phoebe Clark Heldman is remembering her as a radiant creative spirit, a devoted educator, and someone who moved through life with an uncommon attentiveness to beauty and nature. Heldman passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and, as her family noted, “just after the full supermoon”—a fitting detail for someone who cherished the natural world. Born on October 23, 1986, she is survived by her parents, Russ and Mimi Heldman; her sisters, Mary Deaton and Mamie; and her grandparents, Marvin Nischan and her namesake, Phoebe Clark Nischan. A Life Rooted in…

Nashville, Tennessee – On September 5, 2025, Mark Volman, the charismatic co-founder of the 1960s hit-makers The Turtles, died at age 78 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a “brief, unexpected illness.” His death ends a spirited journey through music, education, and remarkable personal resilience. A Voice That Echoed Through Generations Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Volman—and his high school friend Howard Kaylan—formed the band that became The Turtles, scoring chart-toppers like “Happy Together,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” and “Elenore.” After the group dissolved, he co-created the dynamic duo Flo & Eddie, collaborating with icons such as Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen,…