Obituaries

Clyde Winters, Sr.

February 3, 2023

Clyde Kimper Winters of Arrington, TN died on Friday, February 3rd at the age of 93.  Preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jo Winters; his siblings, John O'Brien (Jack) Winters Jr., Floyd Taylor Winters, James Andrew Winters, and Mary Ellen Winters Hatcher. He is survived by his children, Clyde Winters Jr. (Reginia) and Mary Winters Marler; his grandchildren,...

Reba Geraldine Copeland

February 3, 2023

Reba Geraldine Overstreet Copeland, age 98, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at NHC Murfreesboro.

Geraldine was born December 28, 1924, in Sandy, TN, to Estell Claude and Minerva Asberene Kennedy Overstreet. She was one of 14 children – altogether, 7 sisters and 7 brothers. She attended Davidson Elementary and Wilder Junior High...

Rilla Hasty Anthony

February 2, 2023

Mrs. Rilla Mae Hasty Anthony, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, TN to the late Horace and Birdie Simpson Hasty. Mrs. Anthony worked as an administrative assistant for Tennessee Wholesale Drugs for a number of years. She was a member of Murfreesboro United Pentecostal Church. She loved people and...

Ernest W. Brothers, Jr

February 2, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" William Brothers, Jr. age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023, at the Tennessee Veteran's Home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on July 19, 1937, in Christiana, TN to the late Ernest W. Brothers, Sr., and Inez Williams Brothers. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years,...

Mr. Won Mook Kim

February 2, 2023

Mr. Won Mook Kim, age 97, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born in Korea September 5, 1925. He served in the military and was a self employed expert tailor for many years.

He is survived by his eight children, Jae Kook Kim, Kyuk Kim, Jae Seung Kim, Jae Poon Kim, Jae Hwa Kim, Jae...

Dorothy Louise Fann

February 1, 2023

Dorothy L. Fann, age 96 of Readyville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 1, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Christiana, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Clyde F. and Bessie Moore Adcock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.B. Fann in 1995, and siblings, June Gale, Randy Adcock, Doolittle Adcock, Charlie...

June Scott

February 1, 2023

Mrs. June Faye Scott, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Readyville, TN to the late Raymond and Mamie Bowman Adams. Mrs. Scott was a 1958 graduate of Kittrell High School where she played basketball. She was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott enjoyed all kinds of crafts including...

Lewis Weeks

February 1, 2023

Lewis Weeks, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday February 1, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford Co. and was preceded in death by his wife Maggie Lee Porterfield Weeks, his parents, Andrew Floyd Weeks, and Annie Ethel Anderson Weeks.

Mr. Weeks was a member of Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church. He had worked construction for the most...

Melvin Palmer Brunstad

February 1, 2023

Melvin Palmer Brunstad, age 79, of Smyrna, TN passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. Melvin was born on November 14th, 1943 to parents Oscar and Hattie Brunstad of Hoquiam, Washington.

Melvin and Elizabeth met while he travelled the corporate world. Melvin met Elizabeth, a Tennesse girl, and fell in love with her...

Mae Qualls Blansett

January 31, 2023

Mae Qualls Blansett, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, January 31, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro with her family by her side. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and a daughter of the late Edwin and Pearl Hudgins Poole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Blansett; two brothers and two sisters.

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Viengkham Vongsamphanh

January 30, 2023

Mrs. Viengkham Vongsamphanh, age 79, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born in Vangvieng, Laos to the late Khamhom and Khammy Vongsamphanh. Mrs. Vongsamphanh was a member of the Lao Buddhapathip Temple in Nashville. She was a very happy person who enjoyed crochet and knitting. Mrs. Vongsamphanh went fishing on Percy Priest Lake as...

Larry Lee

January 29, 2023

Mr. Larry Gifford Lee, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Albert C. and Annie Louise Gifford Lee. Mr. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Lee worked at G.E. in a number of capacities before his retirement....

Tommy Henry Peek

January 29, 2023

Tommy Henry Peek, age 61 of Woodbury, our beloved husband, father, and Papa, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. He was a native of Anderson, Indiana. He was a son of the late Elmas Henry Peek and Eula Joyce Allen. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Donnie, Ronnie, Teresa, and Brenda Peek.

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Stephen Ray Collier

January 28, 2023

A man of many talents, a mama's boy at heart, a friend to all and loved by many, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Stephen Ray Collier, 39, of Smyrna, Tennessee.

As a young child, Stephen loved to play baseball, work...

Mary Catherine Duvall

January 28, 2023

On the morning of, January 28, 2023, Mary Catherine Duvall (32) of Murfreesboro, TN, died in her home surrounded by her family.

Mary Catherine was born December 4, 1990, in Nashville, TN, and has lived most of her life in Murfreesboro, TN. She graduated from Siegel High School in 2009, where she participated in both band and...

Jerry Wayne Vaughn

January 26, 2023

Jerry Wayne Vaughn, age 71 of Bell Buckle, TN passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Bobby Walker Vaughn and Myrtle Potts Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Vaughn; and brother, Vernon Vaughn; and sisters, Judy Vaughn and Sandra Vaughn.

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Charlie W. Vaughan

January 26, 2023

Charlie W. Vaughan, age 87 of Murfreesboro died January 26, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Joe Vaughan, Ethel Newman Vaughan; sisters, Frances Vaughan Campbell, Allie Carter, Louise Wade; brothers, Eugene, Joe Frank "Doby" and Curtis Vaughan.

Mr. Vaughan attended Third Baptist Church  and was retired...

Robert "Bobby" Vance

January 26, 2023

Robert J. "Bobby" Vance, age 90 of Arrington, TN, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late Claude Dee Vance, Sr., and Flora Hoover Vance. Mr. Vance was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Frances Wood Vance, brothers, Claude Dee Vance, Jr. and Ralph Vance, sisters,...