Obituaries

August 12, 2023

Ann McGee Davis, age 73 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Ann was born in Franklin, TN on September 19, 1949, to the late Herbert and Margaret "Maggie" Jackson McGee. Ann was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Billy McGee of Lakeland, FL.

Ann is survived by her husband of...

August 12, 2023

Evelyn Faye McCormick Hamlett, age 85, of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away on August 12, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1938 in Lynnville, Tennessee, Giles County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Edna McCormick; husband, Wallace B. Hamlett; sister, Sabra Sue Jennings; and daughter, Sue Anne Tate.

She is survived...

August 10, 2023

Mrs. Lakeo Souksavong, age 88, of Nolensville, TN passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born in Laos to the late Jang Yok Heng and Phengdy Manosa. Mrs. Souksavong was a homemaker to her family and a member of Wat Lao Buddhapathip.

Mrs. Souksavong is survived by her husband, Phay Souksavong; children, Nopasavanh Souksavong, Nasavanh Souksavong,...

August 10, 2023

Thelma "Dooley" Jennings Owen, age 101, passed into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Alive Hospice. Thelma was born on September 21, 1921 to the late Selmer and Lena Jennings in Huntsville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hoyte "Red" Owen, Sr. and...

August 9, 2023

Anne Dark Underhill age 79 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday August 9, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband James Lemuel Underhill who died in 2020.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; Harris J. Dark, Mildred Northcutt Dark; brothers, Joel H. Dark, James O. Dark.

Mrs. Underhill...

August 9, 2023

Frederick "Fred" Morris Wynn, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Knoxville, TN on June 12, 1940 to Martha Morris Wynn and James "Breezy" M. Wynn. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

Fred is survived by his wife of...

August 8, 2023

James Carmack McWhirter, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on August 8, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. James was born on February 19, 1942, in Sumner County, TN, to parents Lathan and Mildred McWhirter.

James is survived by his wife, Sharon McWhirter; children, Deborah (Keith) Taylor, Michael (Tara) McWhirter, and Rebecca McWhirter; grandchildren, Amanda Taylor,...

August 8, 2023

Winnifred Spann "Winnie" Myers, age 89 of La Vergne died Tuesday August 8, 2023. She was a native McEwen, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, John Myers, parents, Alvester C.  Spann and Blanche Winters Spann; brothers, Clint, Neil, Larry, and Wayne Spann; sisters, Sandra Spann, Rita Welch, Wilma Carney, Dorothy Papadakis.

Mrs. Myers was...

August 7, 2023

Nancy Williams Doss, age 84 of Murfreesboro died at home August 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Ray Doss who died in December of 2022. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly B. Williams, and Clydie Webb Williams.

Mrs. Doss was a member of Kingwood...

August 7, 2023

Michael Edmiston, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 7th, 2023 at the age of 54. He was born on July 1st, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charlotte Bowers and John Edmiston.

Growing up as the second of two siblings, Michael shared a special bond with his sister Traci Welchance. Their childhood...

August 7, 2023

Mr. Wilson Joseph Lanclos, age 75, of North Aurora, IL passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born in Leonville, LA to the late Dudley and Mabel Thomas Lanclos. Mr. Lanclos proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was stationed throughout Europe including Germany and England where he met his wife....

August 5, 2023

Josephine Chapman Bills age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN went home to be with the Lord August 5 , 2023.

She is survived by her daughters Bonnie (Robert) Mullican, Patricia Apple, grandson Taylor (Sheree) Mullican and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Dan Bills, infant daughter Kelly Irene, parents Melba and Joe...

August 5, 2023

Brenda Sue Maupin, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Watkins; brother, Ray Watkins; and sister, Kathy Watkins.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Marvin Maupin; daughters, Tonja Najar and her husband Dustin, Lana Rodriguez and her husband Froy; grandchildren, Chandler, Carter, Angelo, and...

August 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" Kelley, age 79, a resident of Smyrna, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Ethel Kelley.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Kelley; his daughter, Kim Wheeler, and her husband Christopher "Todd" Wheeler, of Smyrna, as well as...

August 4, 2023

Mercalene Duncan Rigsby, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tn, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. A native of McMinnville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hillard and Shirley Dell Eldridge Duncan. Mrs. Rigsby was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Rigsby who died in 2009, daughter, Sharon Elaine Rigsby Williams and her husband Ivan, brother, Curtis...

August 3, 2023

Sue Hobbs, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  Sue was born in 1941 to Jesse and Earlene Glover in Tennessee.  Sue grew up in the Memphis area until she moved to Pennsville, New Jersey where she spent most of her life.   Sue was most happy here while raising her three sons and living in the home...

August 2, 2023

Andrew "Doodle" Allen Jones, age 82 of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on River Road on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, John "Jack" and Mildred Arms Jones, and a special cousin, Mickie Haynes.

Doodle is survived by the mother of his children, Susie Jones; a son, Andy Jones and wife...

August 1, 2023

Mr. Dorris Wayne Pope, age 77, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on August 1, 2023, at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. Dorris was born on September 18, 1945, to parents Edgar Allen Pope and Annie Thelma Pope in Murfreesboro, TN. He was a member of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He did military...

July 31, 2023

Barney Lee Raines, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. A native of New Albany, MS, he was the son of the late Jake William and Addie Lee Greenwood Raines. Mr. Raines was also preceded in death by his first grandson, Jake Lee Raines.

Mr. Raines is survived by his loving wife of...

July 30, 2023

James "Jim" Glenn Crook, age 88, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on July 30, 2023, under the care of NHC of Hendersonville. He was born on September 20, 1934, to parents Worley Filmore and Gladys Irene Crook in Knoxville, TN.  James was a member of the Baptist church in Kingsport, TN. He was an honorable veteran of the United...