Obituaries

January 12, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Ann Perry, age 59, of LaVergne, TN passed away peacefully Friday, January 12, 2024 with her husband by her side. She was born in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Perry was of the Christian faith and enjoyed helping others. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Perry is survived by...

January 11, 2024

James Herbert Russell, age 66 of Smyrna died Thursday January 11, 2024. He was native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Russell, Sr., brothers, John Thomas Russell, Jr, Mark Anthony Russell.

Mr. Russell had worked in construction most of his life.

He is survived by his sons, James Allen...

January 11, 2024

Dorothy Pedigo Hobbs, age 61 of Spencer, TN formerly of Murfreesboro, TN. She was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by her parents,   Ethel M. "Dixie" Smotherman Todd,  Charles Doran Todd.

Dorothy was member of the Church of Christ Church.

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Donna Lane and husband, Randy; niece,...

January 11, 2024

Mary Emily Edmonds-Cazel, age 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday January 11, 2024. She was born in Decatur Illinois to James Dale Edmonds and Mary Emily Lewis She was preceded in death by brothers, James David Edmonds (Edna), Steven Kent Edmonds (Jane) and sister Barbara Roseanne Kerr .

She is survived by her daughter Melissa Lynn...

January 10, 2024

Mr. James "Steve" Johnson, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Woodrow Johnson and Mary Estelle Adcock Delbridge. Mr. Johnson worked for Cummings Signs in their maintenance department. He also worked as an auto mechanic for himself in the evenings and...

January 10, 2024

Richard Buxton Douglas passed away at the age of 91 on January 10, 2024. Mr. Douglas experienced health complications while recovering from COVID, and his end-of-life wishes to leave this world peacefully were respected until the end.

Born on April 20, 1932 in West Monroe, LA, Mr. Douglas was the only child to parents, Bascal and Emma...

January 10, 2024

Youree Eugene Reed, age 91 of Milton died Wednesday January 10, 2024. He was a native of Readyville and was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Hill Reed; son, David Reed; his parents, Youree Reed and Bernice Moody Reed, and a brother, Carl Reed.

Mr. Reed was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and retired Farmer....

January 9, 2024

Perry Lee Ingram, age 60 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Hartford, KY, he was the son of Robert Ingram and the late June Perry Ingram.

Perry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mellanie Jarrell Ingram; father, Robert Ingram and...

January 8, 2024

James Steven Sanders, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Monday January 8, 2024. He was a native of Carthage TN and was preceded in death by his parents, William Sanders and Mary Roller Sanders.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro. He was known for his love for the Lord and his burning desire...

January 7, 2024

Mrs. Neoma Youree, aged 88, of Murfreesboro, TN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Woodbury, TN, to the late William and Irene Whitfield, she now rests in eternal peace, embraced by her faith in Christ and reunited with her late husband, JC Youree, and her sister and closest friend, Faye Simmons. She was a faithful...

January 6, 2024

Paxton Rutland Holloway, age 44 of Murfreesboro died Saturday January 6, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. Paxton was a devoted husband, loving and strong father, brother,  and dear friend to many.  Paxton leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience.  He was an exceptional man and will be...

January 5, 2024

Virginia Carlene Snyder McCullough, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Carlyle Snyder and Virginia Bell Alsup Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley H. McCullough; a brother, Henry Snyder; sisters, Dorothy Morris and Nancy Wilson; a grandson,...

January 5, 2024

Barbara Dale Sullivan, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carmack and Adelle Moore Sullivan and was also preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Sumruld.

She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Sullivan Hart and Dianne (Carl) Cashion Sumruld; nephews, Kenny Standley, Michael Sumruld, and Jody Sumruld; and nieces,...

January 5, 2024

Mr. Ned A. Roberts, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024. He was born in Daleville, IN to the late James and Pauline Roberts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Roberts.

Ned is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Roberts; his daughters, Melissa (Matt) Austin and Christine...

January 4, 2024

It is with our greatest regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Ramsey Harrison, age 74, of Smyrna, TN on January 4, 2024. Mrs. Harrison was born October 24, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to the late Orin N. and Zelma Tedder Ramsey. She owned and operated Hair Illusions in Smyrna for over 35 years. Mrs. Harrison...

January 4, 2024

Lorene Collins ran into her Savior's arms on January 4, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born November 13, 1921 near Franklin, N.C. She was of the Baptist Faith, most recently a member of Belle Aire Church in Murfreesboro.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Browning of Bryson City,...

January 3, 2024

Peggy Williams, age 76, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Williams; parents, F.R. and Sally Robinson Goodwin; brothers, Jerry Goodwin and Jackie Goodwin.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Burkhart and her husband Tony, Jeff Fuqua and his wife Becky; grandchildren, Emily Weathers (Dalton), Joshua Burkhart (Izzy...

January 1, 2024

Dr. Warren Frederick McPherson (Dr. Mac) passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Washington, D.C. Warren is survived by his sisters Sally Riviello and Michelle Halasz, his brother Tim McPherson, his children Kathryn McPherson, Amanda Mueller, Charley McPherson, and Shane Whitley, as well as...

December 31, 2023

James Allen "Jim" Copous, age 70 of Manchester, Tennessee died Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was a native of Columbus, Georgia and grew up in Tennessee, a son of the late James Edward and Barbara Ella Copous.

Survivors include daughters, Christi Cunningham and husband David of Old Hickory and Jennifer Barlog of Rock Island; a brother, Robert...

December 31, 2023

Mr. Ernest Rayburn Brandon, Jr., age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Ernest R. Brandon, Sr. and Esta Emory Brandon. Mr. Brandon was a 1953 graduate of Smyrna High School. He proudly served his country...