Obituaries

March 17, 2017

Pauline Baxter Cantrell,  long term resident of Rutherford County, age 104, passed away on March 17, 2017 and was a recognized centurion in Rutherford County.

Mrs. Cantrell was a native of Lawrence County, TN, and was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.  She is preceded by...

March 16, 2017

Benjamin "Ben" Lewis Culbertson , age 34 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday March 16, 2017. He was born in Nashville, TN. Ben was a 2001 graduate of Fred J. Page High School, and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Franklin, TN.

Ben is survived by his parents, Barry and LeNoir Hilten Culbertson...

March 15, 2017

Doris May (née Rave) Clayton, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, died peacefully on March 15, 2017, at Adams Place in Murfreesboro.  She was born on July 21, 1928, in Hicksville, NY, to Edward Christopher and Florence Mabel Rave. Doris's career as a highly respected teacher began with the attainment in 1949 of a bachelor's degree from the State University...

March 12, 2017

James E. Nipper, Jr. age 52 of Memphis died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Rutherford Co. and son of the late James E. and Patricia Jane Webb Nipper, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Faith Nipper.

Funeral services will be Thursday...

March 12, 2017

Arthur Burnette, age 84 of Smyrna died Sunday March 12, 2017. He was a native of Pikeville KY and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Anne Burnette; parents, Alonzo Curtis and Daisy Steele Burnett, brother, Paul Burnett. Mr. Burnette was retired from New York Telephone and Bell South. He was a veteran of the United...

March 12, 2017

Mary Alletha Leonard Barrett, age 91, went to be with The Lord Sunday, March 12, 2017. She is the wife of the late Robert David Barrett and the daughter of the late John Melvin and Lula Bean Leonard.

Born in Macon Co., TN, Mary was a loving wife and...

March 12, 2017

Stephen Mark Clawson , age 60 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday March 12, 2017. He was a native of Sumter, SC. Mr. Clawson was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Clawson, Sr. and by a sister, Lisa Clawson, and brothers, John Edward Clawson, Jr. and Daniel Thomas Clawson.

Mr. Clawson is survived...

March 11, 2017

Frances Mae Odom, age 94, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2017. A native of Ruleville, MS, she was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett George and Royce Christine Gibson Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Welch who died in 1965 and husband Eugene Odom who...

March 11, 2017

John E. Swart, age 72 of Bon Aqua, TN  died Saturday March 11, 2017. He was the son of the late, John and Frances Swart, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Swart and sister, Mary Beth Medo. Mr. Swart was retired from the United States Navy having over 28 years of service.

March 8, 2017

Mary Emma King Graves, age 94 of Smyrna, died March 8, 2017.  She was born in the Old Jefferson community of Rutherford County, and was the daughter of the late Ollie Mae Waller King and Joe Harris King. Mrs. Graves was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ernest Lee Graves; and siblings, Joe Harris, Jr., Bennie,...

March 8, 2017

Ms. Sara Roberts, age 25, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born in Nashville, TN to Victor Ray and Shanna Bowles Roberts. Sara was generous to a fault. She was well liked and will be dearly missed.

Sara is survived by her mother, Shanna...

March 8, 2017

Henry C. Snyder "Jr." age 72, of Lascassas, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Born in Wilson County, Mr. Snyder's roots were planted in Rutherford County. He was the son of the late Carlyle and Belle Alsup Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Snyder Morris and Nancy Snyder...

March 7, 2017

Nancy Ruth Webb, age 84 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Lansing, Michigan and wife of the late Bazil M. Webb who died in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Alma Thieme.

Survivors include her children, Kenneth Webb of Murfreesboro and Patricia Johnson...

March 7, 2017

Linda Montalbano, age 69 of LaVergne, died Tuesday March 7, 2017. She was a native of New Mexico and was the daughter of the late, Joe and Thelma Mitchell Riddle. Ms. Montalbano was a Legal Secretary with Bass, Berry and Sims Law Firm  and the former H3GM Law Firm.

She is survived by...

March 5, 2017

Sarah Jane Cogdill, age 80, of Murfreesboro, passed away March 5, 2017.  She was a native of Bedford County, and daughter of the late Thomas and Rosa Foster Mallard.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Mike Gann officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time...

March 5, 2017

William M. Miller, Jr., age 73, of Christiana died March 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Miller was a native of Christiana and was a son of the late Mose and Louise Parker Miller. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sharon Miller. Mr. Miller was born and raised in Christiana on his...

March 4, 2017

Shirley Simpson, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Saturday March 4, 2017. She was a native of Detroit MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Simpson, Sr.;  sons, Douglas Simpson and Alan Simpson; parents, Albert Joseph Smith, Gladys Ida Riggs Smith. Mrs. Simpson was retired from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic having worked with Dr. Sally...

March 4, 2017

Betty Tate Owens, age 84 of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Arthur "Poco" and Mini Bell Geasley Tate.

Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Owens is survived by one daughter, Mishael...

March 3, 2017

Connie Sue Stinnett, age 59 of Murfreesboro, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Anna McDowell Stinnett.

A memorial service for Ms. Stinnett will be at 6PM Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with a visiation starting at 4PM until the time of...

March 2, 2017

Carolyn Ann Pickard, age 81 of Smyrna died Thursday March 2, 2017. She was a native of Jamestown, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Carnes and William Pickard; grandson, Robert Dalton, Jr. Ms. Pickard was a retired Realtor.

She is survived by her children; Anita Guffey of Illinois,  Nora...