Obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

James Wayne Crutcher, 68, of Readyville, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  He was born in Springfield, TN on June 5, 1955.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley Crutcher and Roynell Dickens Crutcher, his wife, Deborah Turner-Crutcher, brother, Richard Dean Crutcher; nephew, John “Johnny” Barrett Melton, III; and sister-in-law, Martha Melton.Survivors include his brothers, Tim...

Nov 18, 2023

Miss Aria Dawn Gates sprouted her angel wings on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Greeting her on the other side are her great grandfather, Joe Pomeroy; and grandfather, Gary Gates.

She is survived by her mother, Ashley Gates; grandmother, Dawn Gates; aunts, Angela Gates, Melissa Gates, Kimberly Gates, and Rebecca Gates; 12 first cousins; great grandparents, Dorothy Pomeroy and Raymond and...

Nov 18, 2023

Christian Jondale "CJ" Cook, 18, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Monday, July 25, 2005. Preceding him in death were his great grandmother, Macie Bogle Walkup, and great uncle, Richard Dale Bogle.

He is survived by his mother, Candi Renee Cook of Readyville; father, Shane (Missy) Ross of Kentucky;...

Nov 18, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Janice Kay Copeland Denney, 71, of Woodbury passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 26, 1952. Preceding her in death were her parents, Hugh Copeland and Doris (Haven) Copeland, husband, John Michael Denney, sons, Joshua Denney and Mitch Denney. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Gonzalez, step-son, John Denney, and...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" James Insell, 93, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born to the late Arthur and Lizzie Mae Wooten James in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Sunday, February 16, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richmond Insell; son, William "Billy" Insell; brothers, Fred A. (Susie...

Oct 19, 2023

Ms. Renee Durham, 50, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Tuesday, July 3, 1973. Preceding her in death were her parents, Calvin and Betty Jo Durham; son, Terry Joseph "T.J." Rettmann Durham; and special nephews, Chad Durham and Bradley James "B.J." Durham.

 

She is survived by her daughter,...

Oct 18, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Ruth Blanks, 85, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Thursday, February 17, 1938. Preceding her in death were her husband, John Alex Blanks; her father, Sam Hayes who passed away when she was only three months old and her parents, Fisher Wood and Vera Mae Wood.

She...

Oct 7, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Suzanne Henley, 64, of Hockessin, Delaware passed away after a long-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on December 18, 1958.  Her parents were the late Alexander Luther Smith, Jr. and Joanne Willie Paschal Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Henley of Hockessin, DE; sons, Michael Henley of Chadds Ford, PA,...

Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Billie Doris Gilreath Asbury, 93, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, March 8, 1930. Preceding her in death were her husband, George R. Asbury; parents, Homer and Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath; brother, Jerry Gilreath; and son-in-law, Stanley Honeycutt.  

She is survived by...

Sep 20, 2023

Olive Elizabeth Peasley-Polzin sprouted her wings on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born to her loving parents Ethaniel Peasley and Zoe Polzin and shared in their embrace as she was called on to the arms of Jesus.

 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Everleigh Polzin; grandparents, Destiny Peasley, Justin Polzin, and Victoria Cole;...

Aug 25, 2023

Ms. Shirley Diane Kestner, 72, of Smyrna, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born to the late Charles and Minnie Alice Daniels in Baxter, Tennessee on Tuesday, October 10, 1950. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Gail Robinson; and brother, Charles Eugene Daniels.

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Aug 21, 2023

Mrs. Janice Ann (Beshearse) Smith, age 61, of Woodbury, Tennessee was reunited with her husband on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Monday, February 19, 1962. Preceding her in death were her husband of 37 years, Samuel "Sammy" Smith; nephew, Michael Shane Shipley; brothers-in-law, Jeffery (Catherine Anne) Smith and Carl Michael Shipley; sisters-in-law, Teresa (Smith)...

Aug 12, 2023

Mr. Garl Martin Fugitt, 59, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born to the late Karl and Katherine Fugitt in Elwood, Indiana on Sunday, August 2, 1964. In addition to his parents, Garl was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Fugitt.

 

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Aug 3, 2023

Ms. Gina Eileen Fann, 60, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born to the late Curtis Ray and Nora B Gentry Fann in Woodbury, Tennessee on Tuesday, July 16, 1963. In addition to her parents, Gina was preceded in death by her uncles, Jimmy Fann, Cecil Gentry, and Harold Gentry; and aunts, Virginia Fann,...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Christopher George Willard, 42, of Nolensville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, September 14, 1980. Preceding him in death were his grandfathers, Sam Willard and John Herrera.

He is survived by his significant other, Heather Willard; children, Chris (Annie) Willard of La Vergne, Shalyn Willard of Murfreesboro, and Kallie...

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Mary Joyce Tyner, 87, a native of Cannon County, Tennessee passed away on July 18, 2023, after an extended illness.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest Hill Haley and Gertie Mae Gann Haley.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Earls; and all of her siblings, Billy Haley, J C Haley, Junior Haley, Martha...

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Hollis Woodroe Nipper, 83, of Bradyville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born in Smyrna, Tennessee on Thursday, May 9, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents, Milbra N. and Lucille L. (Haley) Nipper; brothers, Clay Nipper, Bill Nipper, and Thomas Nipper; and sisters, Carolyn Woodson, Kate Nipper, and Sarah Nipper.

He is survived...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Myrtle Bryson, 89, of Woodbury passed away with family at her side on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1934 in Woodbury, Tennessee.  She was preceded by her husband, James Edward "Ed" Bryson; parents, John E. Alexander and Gracie Christine (Odom) Alexander; and brother, Harold Alexander.

She is survived by her children, Wallace (Barbara) Bryson...

Jun 24, 2023

Private Richard Eugene Ladd, 85, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on Friday, July 9, 1937. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ollie D. "Jay" Sanderson; parents, Ernest and Ida Jane Clark Ladd; and brother, Daniel Ladd.

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Sumrall of Doyle; sister, Helen...