Obituaries

June 30, 2021

David H. Brand, 83, of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 30, 2021. David was born on February 1, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Clyde and Celia (Wolfe) Brand. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves working in the Army Motor Pool division. Following his service, he began a 31 year career with the VA...

June 29, 2021

Charles Ed Phillips, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Azilee Short Phillips; his wife, Mary Ruth Phillips; and his sister, Elisabeth Phillips.

He is survived by his daughters, Connie Phillips and Kathy...

June 28, 2021

Betty L. Hooper, age 78 of Smyrna died June 28, 2021. She was a native of Robertson County and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Leroy Fulton, and Betty Louise Edens Fulton. Mrs. Hooper was Artist and founding member Middle Tennessee Artist. Her creations and Love for Art will live on for generations to come.

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June 28, 2021

Gary Ray Hutson, age 71 of Nashville, TN passed away on June 28, 2021. He was born in Huntsville, TN to the late Alex and Geneva Duncan Hutson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Gail Hutson; sisters, Mary Hutson, Flora Cooper, and Netty Garrett; and a nephew, Brian Garrett.

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June 26, 2021

Bettye Thomson, age 74, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Thelma Coleman Davis; and husband, Bob Thomson.

She is survived by her son, Rob Thomson and his wife Bethany; grandchildren, Henry, Davis, Lillian, Anderson, and Gray Thomson; and numerous family and friends.

Mrs. Thomson was...

June 25, 2021

Mr. Richard James McClanahan, age 78, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Ernest W. McClanahan and Ann Isabelle McClanahan Hodges. Mr. McClanahan worked in information technology for Genesco and then HCA at his retirement. He was a faithful member of Highland Heights Church...

June 25, 2021

James (Jimmy) Phillip Scott was born October 14 th , 1939 in Nashville, TN and departed this life on Friday, June 25 th , 2021. He was the only   son of Buford Scott, Jr. and Eulalia Baker Scott. Jimmy was a graduate of Old Antioch High School, (Class of 1959), and was very active in sports. Jimmy proudly served...

June 24, 2021

Kenneth Paul Collins

A servant of God. A lover of people was called home to Jesus on Thursday June 24th, 2021. He is Survived in death by wife Betty Collins (42 years) of Rockvale TN, daughter Chelsey Collins & Nick Fredrickson of Rockvale, TN. Mother, Keta Collins and sister Kathy Jack both of Eureka IL, nephew, Paul...

June 23, 2021

Donald Joseph Harris ("DJ"), age 36 of Murfreesboro, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday June 23, 2021. He was born June 7, 1985 in Manchester, NH to Patrick and Brenda Harris. He is survived by his wife; Amie Harris and 2 young sons Brody and Chandler Harris. In addition to his wife and children he is...

June 22, 2021

Isabel Sophia Fox, age 37 of Nashville, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 after long illness. She was born in Sewanee and was a daughter of Dr. David and Isabel Hopkins who survive her.

In addition to her parents, Isabel is survived by her husband, Austin Fox; sisters, Amy Hopkins and fiancé Shawn Phelps of Nashville, Lillian Lankheit ...

June 22, 2021

Lucynda Woodroof Land-Cantrell, age 52, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Bobby and Sue Woodroof.

She is survived by her wife, Darlene Cantrell; brother, Kelly Woodroof (Vanessa); very best friend, Tammy Woods (Chris); brother, Buck Buchanan; sisters, Jane Vermillion (Tommy), Linda Sanborn (Bob), Barbara Knerr (Scott), Bobbie Turner; father in...

June 22, 2021

Leroy Carter Stingley, Jr. age 60 of Readyville, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. A native of Michigan City, IN, he was the son of the late Leroy Carter Stingley, Sr. Leroy was also preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Moorhouse.

Leroy is survived by his mother, Rosalie Mae Loetz Stingley of Readyville,...

June 22, 2021

Debbie Asbrock, age 66 of Smyrna, died Tuesday June 22, 2021. She  was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late W.L. and Anna Mae Page. She is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Asbrock; a brother, Mike Page and a sister, Jody Mason.

She is surived by her children, Misty Simms and Husband Kirk...

June 21, 2021

Willys Gerald, Jr., age 62 of Readyville, Tennessee, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Oak Grove, Louisiana and a son of the late Willys Gerald, Sr., and Ila Havard Gerald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Barbara Gerald.

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June 21, 2021

George Daniel Cone, age 57 of Nashville, Tennessee died Monday, June 21, 2021. He was a native of Denver, Colorado and a son of the late George Clifton Cone and Reva Pauline Francis Cone.

Survivors include his daughters, Madison Cottingham and husband Matthew of Fallon, Nevada and Shelby Cone of Nashville.

Mr. Cone was a...

June 21, 2021

Jimmy Lane Jaco, 73,  passed away on June 21st at his home in Murfreesboro surrounded by his loved ones.

A native of Rutherford County, Jimmy served his country with distinction during Vietnam. In addition to being awarded the Bronze Star, he was known by his bunkmates as the person who could always pick them up during the...

June 21, 2021

Mr. Michael Wrenne Hayes, age 88, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, June 21, 2021, of pneumonia and lung cancer after lengthy hospitalization.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dr. George D. and Stella Wrenne Hayes of Nashville/Tracy City; and of Murfreesboro, his parents Ruth and George D. Hayes, wife Carolyn Hayes in 1964, sister Patsy Parkinson...

June 21, 2021

Monica Paul, age 62, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1959 in Chicago, IL.

Monica was married in 1983 to B. Paul and they stayed married until they divorced in 2000. They had no children. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Gratkowski;...

June 19, 2021

Bradley Wayne Waggoner, age 42 of LaVergne died June 19, 2021. He was a native of Rutherford Co. and was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Burford and Joan Karen Parrish Waggoner; brother, James Patrick Waggoner

Bradley was a hard worker and had been working Security for Allied Universal.

He is survived by his...

June 19, 2021

Mr. Randall Alan Doty, age 39, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was a native of Nashville, TN. Randall worked as an over the road mover. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and watching sports whenever he could.

Randall is survived by his father, Tracy Doty and his wife Barbara; daughters, Cailynn Renee Doty and Harley Jade Doty;...