Obituaries

July 8, 2021

Juan Antonio Rosales-Del Pilar, age 48 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

July 8, 2021

Martha "Jean" Gooch Spann was born in 1944 in Tiptonville, TN to Thelma Ruth and Alvin Gooch.  She was raised in a large Reelfoot Lake family and, although she moved to Nashville in 1962 after graduating high school, the Lake and her family remained part of her heart and soul.

Shortly after her move, Jean met and...

July 6, 2021

With his beloved family by his side, James (Jim) Kenneth Wilson, age 74 of Smyrna, TN, passed from their loving care into the arms of Jesus on July 6, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He is the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Bryant Wilson of Collinwood, TN.

Jim is...

July 6, 2021

Mary Frances Merritt, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse James Merritt, II; and daughter, Delores Cubbage.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Bajcar and her husband Wayne; son, Jesse James Merritt, III and his wife Alice; grandchildren, Matthew Bajcar, April Bajcar-Coursey, Jason Merritt, Jeremy...

July 6, 2021

Liz Luciano Robinson, age 59 of Beechgrove, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Quantico, Virginia, raised in Miami, and was the daughter of the late Francisco and Orfa Luciano, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Brenda Kaye Robinson.

Survivors include...

July 4, 2021

Michael "Mike" Gasser, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Mike was a native of Nashville, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George Louie Gasser Jr. and Virginia Constance Miller Gasser, and his sister, Gail Kleiger.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 10,...

July 4, 2021

Mr. Willis S. "Pete" White, Jr., age 94, of Columbus, OH passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late Willis S. White, Sr. and Carrie Culpepper White. Mr. White proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He then graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

July 3, 2021

John Franklin Brown of Murfreesboro, TN passed away July 3, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. "Papa JB," as he was known to many, was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.

Born November 3, 1949, in Independence, MO, John graduated from Truman High School in 1968 and began...

July 3, 2021

Evelyn Knight Martin, age 79 of Lascassas, died Saturday July 3, 2021, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1942, in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late Elzie Clifford Knight and Marie Cothron Knight.

She was a member of Lascassas Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She...

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...