Obituaries

January 23, 2019

Brian Michael Jacobs, age 29 of Christiana died Wednesday January 23, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County and was a Master Plumber. Brian was a kind-hearted man with a heart of gold and a smile that was contagious. He will be greatly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.

Brian is survived...

January 23, 2019

Frances Ann "Annie" Young Yaudes, age 53, of Murfreesboro, TN went to her eternal home Wednesday, January 23, 2019 while surrounded by her loved ones.

Ann was born June 6, 1965 in Neubrucke, Germany. She was a 1984 graduate of Smyrna High School, attended Middle Tennessee State University, and graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College. Ann married the...

January 23, 2019

Zachery Mason Brandon, age 23 of Murfreesboro, TN died Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born in Murfreesboro, and was a son of the late Joe Mason Brandon, Jr. and Bari Brandon-Pulley of Murfreesboro who survives him.

In addition to his mother, Zach is survived by brothers, Eric Brandon (Katie) and Eddie Pulley; sisters, Ashlee Brandon Hurst...

January 23, 2019

Earl West, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 23 rd , 2019. Born in Cannon County to the late William and Timia Bogle West, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy West, and a sister, Robbie Rogers.

Mr. West is survived by his children, Carol Goedde, Donna (Dave) Simpson, Steve...

January 23, 2019

William Robert "Bobby" Hays, age 83 of the Leanna Community, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late William Reece Hays and Margreete Brandon Hays.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marie Hays; a daughter, Linda Gordon and husband Al; a son, Tom Hays and wife...

January 23, 2019

James Emmett Skinner gracefully exited this world surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, in Marietta, GA. Jim Skinner was born to Emmett Lavoid Skinner and Celia Lee Westbrooks Skinner on March 4, 1934, in Lawrence County TN.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Julia Elizabeth Stubblefield Skinner, and his two loving...

January 22, 2019

Thomas Oliver Bunting, age 85, of Lascassas passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was a native of Wayne, MI and the son of the late Oliver and Madeline Jamieson Bunting. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Bunting and Larry Bunting.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Woodfin Memorial...

January 21, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward Sprinkle, age 83, of Smyrna, TN died peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2019. Born on December 3, 1935 in the Powell Community of Knox County, TN, he was the younger of two sons born to John Clarence and Hazel Anne Whitehead Sprinkle. He married his high school sweetheart, Marion Sunya Porter, in 1954.

Charles...

January 21, 2019

Mr. Roger Dale Youngblood, age 68, of Lascassas, TN passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born in Summerville, GA to the late Barney Jay and Mary Emma Young Youngblood. Mr. Youngblood was a supervisor at Pillsbury.

Mr. Youngblood is survived by his siblings, Mary Helen Potts of Smyrna, TN, William Thomas Youngblood and his wife...

January 20, 2019

Walt Rogers, age 88, of Murfreesboro passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was a native of Floydada, Texas and the son of the late Earl Rubert Rogers and Lena Millican Rogers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anna Wiley Rogers, brother, Thomas Earl Rogers, and granddaughter, Christa Rogers.

Funeral service will...

January 20, 2019

George Dewey Hewitt, age 85 of Smyrna died Sunday January 20, 2018. He was a native of Richlands, N. C. and was the son of the late Alonza Dewey Hewitt, and Serena Batcher Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt was a twenty-one-year Veteran of the United States Air Force after serving two years in United States Army. After retiring from the Air...

January 20, 2019

Earline Trent Thompson, age 77, of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday, January 20 th , 2019 surrounded by her family. Mrs.Thompson was born June 30 th , 1941 at home in Logan County, KY to the late Andrew and Edna Atchley Trent. She was one of thirteen children. Mrs. Thompson was also preceded in death by her first husband Joe...

January 19, 2019

Dylan Taylor Craig, age 26 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to heaven on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Even with his many disabilities, Dylan brought great joy to those that were blessed to cross his path. He was a true example of how the Lord wants us to live our lives here on earth to serve Him and His people.

January 18, 2019

Melvin Houston Crutcher, Sr. age 74 of Smyrna died Friday January 18, 2019. He was a native of Davidson County and was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Crutcher; parents, Melvin Crutcher, and Frances Wilson Crutcher; brother, Steve Crutcher. Mr. Crutcher was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and retired Check Printer. He was a veteran of...

January 17, 2019

Joseph D. Young, age 77 of Murfreesboro died Thursday January 17, 2019. He was a born in Paris, Il and lived most of his life in Rutherford Co. He was the son of the Ike Virgil Young, and Anna Gladys Miller Young, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Reynolds and her husband Jimmy, father-in-law, and...

January 17, 2019

Randy Victory, age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 17, 2019. A native of San Antonio, TX, he is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Allene Victory.

Mr. Victory is survived by his children, Timothy Victory and Charity Brock; grandchildren, Chris Victory, Anthony Victory, Jack Victory, Riley Brock, Kelsi Brock, and Destiny...

January 16, 2019

Christine "Nunna" Minor , age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday January 16, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Bessie Goins Warrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Massey Minor who died in January 2000, a granddaughter, Christy Minor, brothers, J. T. and John...

January 16, 2019

Vickie Lee Gorney Salas , age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday January 16, 2019. A native of Garden City, MI, she was the daughter of the late George Sylvester and Dorothy Jean Revell Gorney. Vickie was also preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Lynn Gorney Hale.

Vickie is survived by her sons,...

January 15, 2019

Douglass Culsey Fouts, age 63 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, raised in Murfreesboro, and was a son of the late Dalton and Leola Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Fouts.

Survivors include...

January 13, 2019

W.C. Jacobs, age 82 of Antioch died Sunday. He was born in Boones Hollow, TN and was a member of Lakeshore Christian Church and John B. Garrett Masonic Lodge. Mr. Jacobs was a veteran of United States Army and a retired Truck Driver.

Mr. Jacobs is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan Jacobs; daughters, Janet...