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2008
Eagleville Times
Ottley Smotherman Hall, age 89, of
Rockvale, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She
was born in Bedford County and was the daughter of the late James Alton and
Mizzie Puckett Lovvorn. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther
Smotherman who died in 1971, her second husband, Clifford Hall who died in 2006
and by her son, James Smotherman. She was a member of Cresent Church of Christ
and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughters, Thelma (C. J.) Bryant, Rockvale, Bertha
Smotherman, Murfreesboro, Betty (Emmett) Bowling, Lascassas and Nancy (Fratos)
Davis, Murfreesboro; son, Fred (April) Smotherman, Christiana; step daughter,
Virginia (Bill) Fleming, Murfreesboro; brother, Sam Lovvorn of Washington, Ga.;
sisters, Mae Lovvorn, Shelbyville and Dorothy Christopher, Winchester; 19
grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.
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Bryan Leverette, age 15, of Unionville,
died Friday, August 1, 2008. He was a son of Leonard Leverette and Carolyn
Gawthorp and was a student at Community High School in Unionville where he would
have been a member of the incoming Freshman Class.
Survivors are his mother and step-father, Carolyn and Charles Gawthorp of
Unionville; his father, Leonard Leverette of Shelbyville; a brother, Benjamin
Leverette of Unionville; his maternal grandmother, Katherine Phillips of
Unionville.
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Irene Beasley Lorance, age 87, of Murfreesboro died
Monday, July 28, 2008 in Murfreesboro. A native of Rutherford County, Mrs.
Lorance was a daughter of the late Jack and Betty Sue Morgan Beasley. She was a
retired supply clerk from Middle Tennessee Medical Center and a member of Mt.
Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Lorance was preceded in death by
three sons, John Redmond, Jimmy Redmond and Thomas Lorance.
She is survived by four daughters, Virginia Merriman of Shelbyville, Betty
Johnson of Smyrna, Jessie Smotherman of Eagleville and Barbara Warrick of Chapel
Hill; two sons, Herbert Redmond of Murfreesboro and Larry W. Redmond of
Unionville; two sisters, Ruby Leverette and Estelle Beasley, both of Rockvale; a
brother, Sammy Lee Beasley of Rockvale; 11 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
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Gladys "Polly" Vanderford,
age 66, of the Rover community of Bedford County, formerly of Lenori City, TN,
died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Lenoir City. Mrs. Vanderford was a daughter of
the late Robert Key and Bessie Key who survives. She was a retired Licensed
Practical Nurse and was of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of Glen
Vanderford. Also preceding her in death were five brothers and a sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Dawn Vanderford of the Rover community;
mother, Bessie Key of Lenoir City; sisters, Barbara Rogers, Linda Lankford and
Ramona Reynolds, all of Lenoir City; brothers, Bobby, Arthur and Mitchell Key,
all of Lenoir City.
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Mayme "Ma" Leverette,
age 80, of Kewanee, Illinois, formerly of Unionville, died Thursday, July 24,
2008 in Dewanee after an extended illness. Mrs Leverette was a native of
Marshall County and was a daughter of the late Everette Houston and Ruby Emma
Adeline Haynes Slaughter. She was a homemaker and was retired from Nelson
Sprinkler Company of Princeville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband,
James Elroy Leverette who died in 1972, by a daughter Barbara Reynolds who died
in 1989 and by four grandchildren.
Mrs. Leverett is survived by two daughters, Wilma Gonzales of Chapel Hill,
Sandra Jenkins of Kewanee, IL; six sons, James F. Leverette of Longview
Community of Bedford County, Larry Leverette of Shelbyville, Clifford Leverette
of Chapel Hill, Allen Leverette of Chapel Hill, Kevin Leverette of Kewanee, IL,
David Leverette of Galva, IL; three sisters, Jean Sanders of North Ford
Community of Bedford County, Ruth Moore of Unionville, Alice Haskins of Chapel
Hill; 37 grandchildren; 107 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.
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Roger Kent Brothers, age 61, of
Unionville, died Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Nashville. Mr. Brothers was a native
of Rutherford County and was a son of the late Effie and Leland Brothers, Sr. He
was a graduate of the Class of 1964 from Community High School in Unionville and
was a member of Fairlane Church of Christ in Shelbyville. Mr. Brothers was a
retired Chief Warrant Officer with the Tennessee National Guard having retiring
in 1998 after 38 years service, most of which he was an auditor for the Guard.
He was very active in public life including serving as Chairman of the Northwest
Bedford Public Utilities Board, PTA President, Charter Member of the Unionville
Fire Department, member of the Bedford County Civil Defense/Auxiliary Police and
was a charter member of the Unionville Jaycees. Mr. Brothers was also very
involved with youth sports programs including coaching Little League and Babe
Ruth teams, coached USSSA softball teams, officiating TSSAA high school
basketball and softball, as well as holding offices in Junior Pro, Little League
and Babe Ruth programs. He was a Bedford County Commissioner for 30 years where
he served on many committees and boards. During his tenure as a commissioner, he
was an advocate for financial officer for the County Mayor’s office and was
selected as a Man of the Year by the Unionville Jaycees.
Mr. Brothers is survived by his wife, Janice Allen Brothers of Unionville;
daughter, Sherry Brothers Anderson and husband, Tony of Unionville; son, Chris
Brothers and wife, Tracey, of Shelbyville; sister, Annette Brothers Anderson of
Unionville; three brothers, Leland (Buddy) Brothers, Jr. of Unionville, Joe
Brothers of Elizabethtown, KY, Miles Brothers of Unionville; five grandchildren,
Kristen, Logan and Addison Brothers, McKenzie and Rylie Anderson.
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John Larry Sewell,
age 66 of Murfreesboro, went home on July 11, 2008. A native of Rockvale, he was
born on July 14, 1941, to the late Leo Larrymore Sewell who died in 1971, and
Pauline Hall Sewell who died in 1988. Mr. Sewell was also preceded in death by
his first wife, Betty Sewell who died in 1990.
Survived by son and daughter -in- law, Todd and Mary Sewell of Murfreesboro;
daughter and son-in-law, Cyndee and Jamie Bradford of Rockvale; grandson, Dillyn
Bonds of Rockvale; granddaughters, Rachel and Ashley Sewell both of
Murfreesboro, and Jayln Bradford of Rockvale; one great grandson, Drew Sewell of
Murfreesboro. Other survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Mary
Sewell of Murfreesboro; nephew, Wayne (Kathy) Sewell of Murfreesboro; niece,
Jane (Ronny) Wilson of Florida and also several great nieces and nephews. Mr.
Sewell is also survived by various friends, Charlie Todd, Kenneth and Donna
Brown, Dwight Britton, Kenny and Kathy Steagall, Dick Steagall, Horace Holder,
Ed and Pat Anderson, Rena Eaton, Cary and Jamie Henderson, Gene and Ilene
Clifton, Ross Holder Misty Luckett, Tammy Odonell and rest of the staff and
volunteers at Caris in Murfreesboro, and Dr. E. C. Tolbert and staff.
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Robert "Bob" Franklin Hendrix,
age 85, of Eagleville, died July 8, 2008 at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. He
was the son of the late Frank and Rachel Hale Hendrix.
He was first married to the late Rosalie Dalton Hendrix and then to the late
Ella Sears Vaughn Hendrix.
He is survived by his daughters Judy (Vernon) Mooneyham of Rockvale and Nancy
(Vernon) Smotherman of Smyrna; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and
two great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Hendrix was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II. He was of
the Baptist Faith and a retired mechanic.
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Marjorie Griffy, age
72, of Unionville, died Monday, July 7, 2008 following an extended illness. A
native of Bedford County, Mrs. Griffy was a daughter of the late Thomas Elroy
and Delia Carlton Leverette. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents,
Mrs. Griffy was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Griffy; 2 sisters, Myrtle
Sherrod and Wilma Leverette; and 4 brothers, James, Mitchell, Dorris and Doyle
Leverette.
Survived by her husband, Sewell Griffy of Unionville; 2 sons, Jeff (Janice)
Griffy of Columbia and Mark Griffy of Unionville; 2 brothers, Roosevelt and
Marvin Leverette of Unionville; 3 grandchildren, Patrick, Andrea and Kyle Griffy.
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Delgay Read McElroy, age 65, of
Murfreesboro died July 2, 2008 at National Healthcare Center. She was a native
of Rockvale. She was preceded in death by her father, Hollis Read.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry McElroy; daughters, Hollie
(Tim) Adcock, Jackson and Terrie (Ashley) Hayes, Rockvale; mother, Mrs. Guy
Gordon Read, Murfreesboro; brother, Pettus (Judy) Read, Rockvale; grandchildren,
Jackson and Caroline Adcock; sister-in-law, Becky Augustine, Lawrenceburg; and
several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McElroy was a member of Northminister Presbyterian Church and a retired
school teacher having taught at Holloway High School and David Youree. She was a
graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. She was preceded in death by her
brother, Tommy Read.
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Jackson Bright Lamb,
infant son of Maggie and Patrick Lamb of Chapel Hill, died Thursday, June 26,
2008 at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville,
Tenn.
In addition to his parents, Jackson is survived by grandparents, Cheryl Jackson
of Murfreesboro, Tom Jackson Jr. of Rockvale and Angela and Ken Lamb of Chapel
Hill; great-grandparents, Jane and Tom Jackson Sr. of Eagleville, Jean and
Dwight Fuller of Murfreesboro, Glenda and Horace Lamb of Chapel Hill and Brenda
and John Bradford of Chapel Hill; aunt, Meredith Jackson; and uncles, Brooks
Lamb, Michael Lamb and Thomas Jackson III.
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John D. Byous, 81,
of Rockvale passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical
Center. Mr. Byous was a Mastor Mason for 50 plus years of the Grand Lodge of
Texas City, Texas and was a member of Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. While in the Navy
he was honored with the Victory World War II medal.
Mr. Byous was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Gladys Byous. He is
survived by his wife, June Byous of Rockvale; two daughters, Alice (Jim) Fernie
of Texas and Jan (Mark) Watson of Rockvale; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
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Retired Sgt. 1st Class James Paul Reeves,
age 79, of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Middle Tennessee
Medical Center. A native of Oxford, Ark., he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1947
and retired in 1970 after 23 years of service. He was in the 87th Airborne
Division, and served in World War II - occupied Germany and based in occupied
Japan until his service in Korea War. He served 3 tours in Vietnam and then
retired. He graduated with a Criminal Justice Degree from MTSU and was Chief of
Police of Eagleville for a number of years. While in the military, he received
numerous medals. These include the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf
Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with 5 campaign stars, Master Parachutist Badge
and many more. He was a paratrooper, and was the originator of the paratrooper
club of Fort Campbell.
Sgt. 1st Class Reeves was preceded in death by his first wife, Maude Gee and his
parents, Owen and Mable Owens Reeves. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Cortner
Reeves of Murfreesboro; children, Christopher Cortner and Barbara Cortner-Holland;
brothers, Tom May and wife Nancy of Exeter, MO and Don Readshaw of Checter, VA;
sisters, Elizabeth Ross of Hermosa Beach, CA and Imo Sharmon of Carlsbad, CA;
many nieces and nephews; uncle, Gerald Owens of Jessup, MD; aunt, May Owens of
Neosho, MO; and cousins, Joe Cash, Betty Watson, David Cash and Jack Skidmore.
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Edward Dean Corley, age 67, of
Murfreesboro, TN, died June 13, 2008 at his home. He was a native of Rutherford
County and the son of the late Nat and Mary Jane Harris Corley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carlene Orrand Corley; daughters,
Kimberly (Randal) Mash of Hendersonville; Renee Douglas of Murfreesboro; Glynnis
(Jeff) Patton of Murfreesboro; Shannon (Kevin) Moore of Murfreesboro; son, Jeff
Corley of Georgia; brothers, Bobby Corley of Woodbury; Jerry Corley of Woodbury;
Paul (Fran) Corley of Rockvale; Charles (Emily) Corley of Murfreesboro; Donald
(Rosemary) Corley of Readyville; eleven grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
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Leila Mae Woodson Lynch, age 79, of
Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at her residence after an
extended illness surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident
of Rutherford County, she and her husband were the owners of Lynch’s
Restaurant Dairy Bar in Eagleville for 22 years. She was a member of Mt. Vernon
Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 61 years, where she taught Sunday school and
was the church pianist.
Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Louise Farris
Woodson; brothers, J. D. Woodson, Word Woodson, Leslie "Bud" Woodson
and John Neely; and sisters, Margaret Sue Woodson and Mary Elizabeth Harrelson.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Billy T. Lynch Sr. of Murfreesboro;
sons, Billy Lynch (Rita) of Franklin and Tony Lynch (Michelle) of Murfreesboro;
daughter, Betty Gayle McCory (Cecil) of Clinton, Miss.; sisters, Emma Gloria
Ralston and Louise McKnight, both of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Chris (Kim)
Lynch, Scott (Allison) Lynch, Niki Lynch, James "Lyn" Lynch and Ryan
Lynch; and great-grandchildren, Dillon, Denton and Dalton Lynch, Haley and
Grayson Lynch and Oliver Lynch.
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Jerry Wood, 66, of the Midland
Community, passed away Saturday, June 07, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical
Center. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Curtis and Beatrice
Pinkston Wood. He retired in 1998 after 26 years of truck driving with Yellow
Freight. He was a devoted husband and father and a member of the Campground
Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Wood is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Dana Jean Wood. He is
survived by his wife, Jean Wood of Midland; daughters, Sheila Wood King (Mark)
of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Tracy Wood Lingo (Andrew) of Smyrna; brother, Ronnie
(Connie) Wood of Midland; sisters, Kathleen (Phillip) McCown of Midland and
Eloise (Harold) Gaither of Midland; nephews and niece, Chad Wood, Brian Gaither,
Paula Baxter and Chuck McCown.
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Sarah Smotherman Bryant Robinson, of
Christiana, left this life of 86 years on Monday, June 02, 2008 to attend her
heavenly homecoming that God has prepared just for her. Her new home is
completed and she has gone to dwell there with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, along
with all her loved ones who have gone before her.
She was a native of Rutherford County. She attended Middle Tennessee State
College. She was a member of Midland Heights Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She was the daughter of the late Talmadge and Mary Rowland Smotherman. She was
preceded in death by her first husband James A. Bryant, Jr. in 1980, her son
Birch Bryant in 2004 and sister Mattie Lou Bragg Brock.
She is survived by her husband Dewey Robinson, two daughters, Jeraldine "Jerrie"
Bryant Hester and husband Wayne of Beechgrove, Angela Bryant Sellers and husband
Charles of Christiana; and daughter-in-law Patricia "Pat" Bryant of
Murfreesboro; grandsons, Kelly Hester and wife Kelly Marie, Leslie Hester and
wife Sherry and Troy Hester; granddaughter, Dody Sellers Vaughter; 10 great
grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Sarah was an avid gardener, nature lover and loved her pets dearly.
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Tony Lee Simpson, age 47, passed away Sunday, June 1,
2008 at Boulevard Terrace Rehab and Nursing Center.
He was a native and life long resident of Rutherford County. He was a former
Cabinet worker at Ideal Cabinet Shop and a member of Unity Free Will Baptist
Church.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fannie Corbitt Simpson;
brothers, Albert Simpson and Robert Simpson Jr.; sister, Frances Merritt.
He is survived by his brothers, Charles "Bubba" Simpson of
Murfreesboro, Ricky Simpson of Unionville and Curtis Simpson of Murfreesboro;
sisters, Justine Bain of Rockvale, Mildred Pitts of Murfreesboro and Vicky
Carney of Murfreesboro.
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Dewey Wayne Turner, age
62 of Smyrna, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at home. He was the son of the late
Finis Jackson and Dorothy Hillis Turner.
He is survived by his wife, Chiquita Turner; children, Jeff (Cory) Turner of
Unionville and Angela Turner of Smyrna; brother, Finis Jackson Turner, Jr. of
Smyrna; sister, Carlene Henry of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Michael, Nikki,
Brett, Jessie and Cameron.
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Bonnie Louise Taylor Ownby, age 77 of
Rockvale, died Saturday May 24, 2008. A native of Rutherford County, she was the
daughter of the late Alf P. and Alta Blanton Taylor, Sr.
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Carol Ownby of Murfreesboro;
daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Steve Peretzman of Jacksonville, FL,
Shirley and Lee Bradshaw of Richmond, VA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alf and
Bess Taylor, Jr. and Walter and Patsy Taylor, both of Murfreesboro; sisters,
Jean Burns of Rockvale, Peggy McPeak and Judy Taylor, both of Murfreesboro;
grandchildren, Karen Lyle and her husband J. Carter, Jeff Bradshaw, Sara
Peretzman, Joshua Peretzman, Alicia Chilton and her husband, Chris, Bonnie
Antrim and her husband, Edwin, Cassie Lee and Michael Lee; three
great-grandchildren, Daemeon Antrim, J. Gavin Lyle, and AnnaMarie Chilton. Mrs.
Ownby is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mrs. Ownby was a 1948 graduate of Rockvale High School and was preceded in death
by sister, Josephine T. Crockett. The family wishes to express their sincere
appreciation to the staff of the MTMC ICU for their love and care.
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Bobby D. Blythe "Boar hog",
age 56, died at home on Friday, May 23, 2008. He was a life long resident of
Lascassas. His parents were the late J. C. and Maudean Herrod Blythe;
grandparents, the late Loyd and Mary Blythe and Tillie and James Herrod and
brother-in-law, Johnny Timbs. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, who loved him for 34 years, Ruth A. Blythe of
Lascassas; sons, Bobby D. Blythe, Jr. and wife Malisa and Shannon Blythe and
wife Mandy; step-son, John Lewis and wife Jeanette; grandchildren, Skyler Blythe
and Makala Blythe; step-grandchildren, John Jr. and Janet Lewis, Macey Sweeton
and Kylie Easton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene and Gerald Brawner, Judy
and Jim McKnight, Lisa and Larry Garner, Sarah and Bill Beech; nephews, Jason
Timbs, Jeremy McKnight and Shane Burdick; niece, Ashley Beech.
Bobby loved tractors and he was a member of the Warren County Antique Tractor
Pullers Assoc. and the Eagleville Pioneer Power Assoc. He is a member of the
John Deer and the Hart Parr Collectors organization and he was thrilled to be
out Tractor and equipment sales. Bobby knew no strangers and he loved everyone.
All were and are his dear friends.
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Sandra Delffs Gentry, age 62, of Unionville, died
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Snellville, Georgia after an extended illness. Mrs.
Gentry was a native of Bedford County and was a daughter of the late Cab
Blakemore "C.B." and Wyna Evelyn Potts Delffs. She was the former
owner and operator of Parkview Restaurant in Chapel Hill and later was employed
with the Bedford County School System as bookkeeper at Community School in
Unionville. Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne
Gentry, who died in August of 2007.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Robynne and Chad Templeton of
Acworth, GA; sister, Dianne Sandlin of Smyrna; brother, Danny Lee Delffs of
Woodbury; two grandsons, Nicholas and Noah Templeton of Acworth, GA;
step-mother, Jean Delffs of College Grove.
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Heather Marie Ann Krusell,
age 28, passed away on May 9, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of New
London, CT, and Long Island, New York, but has lived in Rutherford County for
the past 4 years. She was a homemaker and mom. She was a member of the Lutheran
Church.
Heather is survived by her husband, Paul Richard Krusell of Rockvale; parents,
Douglas Portofee and Cynthia Lala; sons, Karl Bailey Krusell and Kole Paul
Krusell of Rockvale; daughter, Vanessa Carolyn Krusell of Rockvale; brother,
Michael Portofee of RI; step-brother, Shaun and step-sisters, Stacey and
Shannon.
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William Lewis "Bill" Truesdell,
74, passed away April 30, 2008 at his residence.
Mr. Truesdell was the co-founder of the Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department and
served as Chief from 1972 to 1982. He was the founder and President of the
Rutherford County Fire Department Association. Mr. Truesdell was a finalist in
the Channel 5 Jefferson Award for outstanding community service. He was a former
business owner of Fire Stop Fire and Safety Equipment and Truesdell Automotive.
He was a retired Sgt from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department and was
of the Catholic Faith.
Mr. Truesdell was preceded in death by his parents, William Lewis Truesdell, Sr.
and Lillian Truesdell, and brother, Earl Litch. He is survived by his wife,
Helen Truesdell of Lascassas; sons, Michael (Cheryl) Truesdell of Hudson, NH,
Billy (Elizabeth) Truesdell of Brunswick, GA; daughter, Candi (Steve) McCluskey
of Lascassas; 9 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Eddie, Caroline, Hannah, Amanda,
Megan, Diego, Kevin, Gregory, and Brian.
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William Roy "Bill" Newsom,
age 53, of the Wheel community of Bedford County died Monday, April 28, 2008 at
Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital. A native of Bedford County, Mr. Newsom was
a son of the late William Frank and Frances Lynch Newsom. He was a mechanic and
attended the Baptist Church.
Survived by a son, James William Newsom of Tullahoma and a step-son, Samuel
Newsom of Shelbyville; five sisters, Carolyn Sharp, Debra Newsom and Patricia
Newsom of Unionville, Cathy Prouty of Shelbyville, and Mary Leverette of the
Longview community of Bedford County; seven brothers, Thomas Lynch, John Lynch,
Claude Newsom, Doyle Newsom and Timmy Newsom, all of Shelbyville, Leslie Newsom
of Chapel Hill and Randy Newsom of Unionville; three grandchildren. Also survive
by nieces and nephews.
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James "Jimmy" Tucker, age 47,
of Petersburg, TN, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Maury Regional Hospital in
Columbia. A native of Coffee County, Mr. Tucker was a son of the late Wilson and
Elsie Layne Tucker. Prior to his illness, he was a welder for Calsonic.
He is survived by five daughters, Lonnie Gappa of Milwaukee, WI, Jamie Tucker
and Orlana Henley of Taylorville, IL, Kristen Reccord of Manchester, and Laura
Walden of Shelbyville; three sons, Timothy Tucker of Shelbyville, Shane and
Daniel Reccord of Unionville; five sisters, Lucy Hill of Manchester, Mattie
Murray and Novella Layne of Pelham, Annie McCord of Nashville; three brothers,
Junior Tucker of Pelham, George Layne and Kelly Layne of Monteagle.
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Betty Sue Watson, age 62, passed away
Wednesday, April 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and
Mary Alice Fields. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, James
Watson; daughters, Cheri Andrews (Edward) and Melissa Wiebe (Dennis); sons, Greg
Robinson (Jeannie) and Cary Watson; three sisters; one brother; and nine
grandchildren.
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Billy F. Bush Sr., of the Bunker Hill
community of Rutherford County died Monday, April 21, 2008. A native of
Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Ira Lee and Emma Loueve Taylor Bush.
Mr. Bush was retired from Home Roofing Inc. of Murfreesboro and was a member of
Rockvale First Independent Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Foster Bush of the Bunker Hill community; two
sons, Billy F. (Leslie) Bush Jr. of the Bunker Hill community and John C.
(Jacqueline) Bush of Rockvale; three sisters, Ethel Leverette and Linda Lynch,
both of Unionville and Clara Belle Brasselton of Taft; a brother, Thomas E. Bush
Sr. of Murfreesboro; and five grandchildren, Tyler, Jennifer, Samantha, Maxie
and Jonathan Bush.
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Milton Lee Crafton, age 87, of the
Cross Keys Community of Williamson County, Died Sunday, April 20, 2008 in
Franklin. Mr. Crafton was a native of Williamson County and was a son of the
late Roy and Nellie White Crafton. He was a life long farmer and was retired
from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation. Mr. Crafton was a
member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church and loved his family and gospel
singing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cleo "Jean" White, a
brother, Thomas E. Crafton and a grandson, David Wesley Harper.
Mr. Crafton is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Elbert Estell Sampson
Crafton of Cross Keys Community; two daughters, Sue Crafton Flippen and Ronelda
Crafton, both of College Grove; sister Josephine Crafton Potts of Lewisburg; six
grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren.
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Samuel Owen Snyder, age 9 days, died
Saturday, April 19, 2008. He was born in Davidson County. He is survived by his
parents, Bradley and Tiffany Thompson Snyder of Manchester; grandparents, Jim
& Billie Thompson of Rockvale, Mary Jane Snyder of Indianapolis, Indiana;
great grandparents, Jean Covington of Murfreesboro and Rosemary and John
Robinson of Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Frances L. Russell, age 74 of
Murfreesboro, died at home on Friday, April 18, 2008. A native of Davidson
County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lorena Brazil Taylor II.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia Rye of LaVergne, Annette Hudson of
Eagleville, Harriett Brooks of LaVergne, Harry (Hazel) Russell III of
Murfreesboro, Rebecca Howard of Bradyville and David Russell of Springfield;
sisters, Margaret Neal and Emily Wiser both of Smyrna, Annett Dunn of OR;
brother, David Taylor; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Russell was retired from Krispy Kreme in Nashville and was a member of the
Church of Christ.
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Annie Lizzie Haynes Ralston Chrisman,
age 86, precious mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with
the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2008, at Life Care Center of Red Bank,
Chattanooga.
She was a lifelong resident of the Triune community of Williamson County and of
Eagleville. Mrs. Chrisman was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years,
Charles Ralston who died in 1979, and her brothers, Jody, Frank and Jack Haynes.
Survivors include her second husband, Buford "Dave" Chrisman of
Eagleville; daughters and son-in-laws, Faye (J.C.) Hitchcock of Signal Mountain,
Nancy (Dan) Clower of Chattanooga, Rachel (Jim) Cowart of Signal Mountain; son
and daughter-in-law, Charles (Janice) Ralston of Murfreesboro; sister, Mary
Alice (Gordon) Lamb of Eagleville; grandchildren, Angela (Rolando) Apablaza,
Zachary (Laurie) Cowart, Holly Cowart, James Hitchcock, Kelly Hill and Courtney
Cowart; and great-grandchildren, Alexia Tatiana Apablaza and Harper Delaney
Cowart.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga
Foundation, PO Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
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Teresa Rose Patterson Croft, age 46, of Garden City,
South Carolina died Sunday, April 13, 2008 in South Carolina. She was born in
Rutherford County.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Shoulders and Jesse (Mini Me) Shoulders of
Antioch; father, Jesse Patterson Jr. of Smyrna; mother, Mattie Lannom Patterson
of Smyrna; brother, Mike (Mary) Patterson of Eagleville; sisters, Wanda (John)
Bond of LaVergne, Joanne McCurley of Smyrna and Lisa (Steve) Duke of LaVergne;
grandparents, Mattie E. Potts of Murfreesboro and Rose E. Patterson of Smyrna;
and special friend, Michael Bland of Garden City, SC.
She was a waitress, member of the Church of Christ and was preceded in death by
a daughter, Marcie Patterson. Her philosophy in life was "Love Always and
Bigger than the Universe".
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Audrey Geneva Jackson,
age 74, of Chapel Hill, died Friday morning, April 11, 2008. Mrs. Jackson was
born in Davidson County and was a daughter of the late Andrew James and Ruby
Irene Donelson McWhirter. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
and was retired from Walgreens, Inc.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Thomas G. Jackson of Chapel Hill;
daughter, Debra Diane Coggins of Pleasant View; three sons, Darrel Dwayne Davis
of Eagleville, Dorris Dale Davis of Chapel Hill, Charles Dwayne Jackson of
Lawrenceburg; a sister, Irene Painter of Florida; 14 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
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Randall "Randy" Gene Pope,
age 47, of Pace, Florida, formerly of Unionville, died Thursday, April 10, 2008
in Florida. He was born in Bedford County and was a graduate of Community High
School in Unionville. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a roofing
superintendant in Florida.
Mr. Pope is survived by his wife, Tondra Humphreys Pope of Pace, Florida; two
sons, Austin Pope and Preston Pope, both of Columbia; three daughters, Megan
Humphreys, Heather Christopherson and Page Seeds, all of Pace, Florida; mother
and father, Rev. Willis Gene and Marjorie Brown Pope of the Rover Community of
Bedford County; three sisters, Marilyn Ryan of Nolensville, Gay Ensey of
Rockvale, Carol Price of Longview Community.
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Herbert "Bud" Gleaves,
age 88, of Eagleville, died Thursday morning, April 10, 2008 at his home after
an extended illness. Mr. Gleaves was born in Wilson County and was a son of the
late Herschel and Vera Olds Gleaves. He was a farmer and retired after 20 years
of services with American Freight Company. Mr. Gleaves served in the U.S. Army
during World War II and was a member of the Eagleville Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Mae Underwood Gleaves who died in 1996.
Mr. Gleaves is survived by five daughters, Edna (Steve) Coleman of Madisonville,
Joan (Jesse) Leegon of Nashville, Norma Carter of Clinton, Angela (Ronnie)
Haskins of Shelbyville, Gidget (Edward) Van Dusen of Ohio; three sons, Murry
(Kaye) Sanders of Titusville, Fla., Michael (Janet) Gleaves of Eagleville,
Richard (Andrea) Gleaves of Rockvale; good friend, Evelyn Crosby-Gleaves of
Nashville; 25 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 10 great-great
grandchildren.
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Cathryn Powers Clark Nance,
age 83, of Murfreesboro died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Middle Tennessee
Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late William Vincent and Parrie Read
Powers.
She is survived by her sons, James Donald Clark and his wife, Barbara of
Rockvale, Terry Allen Clark and his wife, Kathy of Midland community, David Ray
Clark and his wife, Kathy of Arizona City, Ariz., and Russell B. Clark and his
wife, Samantha of Smyrna; daughter-in-law, Peggy Clark of Hendersonville;
brother, Bill Powers and his wife, Margie of Murfreesboro; nine grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Nance was first married to the late Young Burns Clark Sr. who died in 1981
and then married to the late R. Fred Nance who died in 2005. She was also
preceded in death by a son, Young Burns Clark Jr., who died in 1998; her
brother, Otho Nance; and her sister, Frankie Pinkerton. She was a devoted wife,
mother and grandmother.
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Marisue Maxwell Williamson,
age 100, of College Grove died Wednesday morning, April 9, 2008 in Murfreesboro.
Mrs. Williamson was born in Williamson County and was a daughter of the late Joe
John and Hallie Sue Smith Jenkins. She was a homemaker and the oldest living
member of the College Grove United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her husbands, Albert Joseph Maxwell Sr.
and Jordan Williamson; and by a son, Albert Joseph Maxwell Jr.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Jean Clary Bradey of Murfreesboro; son,
William Richard Maxwell of Pikeville; five grandchildren; and four great
grandchildren.
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Patricia Ann Black,
age 60, of Murfreesboro died Sunday morning, April 6, 2008 in Nashville. She was
a native of Maury County and was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Della Mae
Howell Scribner. She was retired from the Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro and
was a homemaker. Mrs. Black was preceded in death by a son, Sam Black Jr.; a
step-son, William Sam Black; a brother Billy Scribner; stepsister, Willow Dean
Crews; and three stepbrothers Richard Hanvy, James and Jerry Scribner.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Black Sr. of Murfreesboro; three daughters
Tammy Crick of Rockvale, Melissa Gallardo and Michelle Hernandez, both of
Murfreesboro; son Bobby Black of Murfreesboro; stepdaughter, Wanda Crook of LA;
two stepsons, Rick Black of Lewisburg, James Black of LA; four sisters, Doris
Roberts of Nashville, Faye Hart of White House, Gayle Maddox of Nashville, Betty
Clark of Gallatin; brother, Larry Scribner of WV; 18 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
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Edward C. "Buddy" Cromer,
age 79, of College Grove, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008. A native of Marshall
County, Mr. Cromer was a son of the late John Wallace and Virginia Aline Brown
Cromer. He was a retired banker with Dominion Bank in College Grove and was an
active member of College Grove United Methodist Church. Buddy was a 50 year
member of the College Grove Lions Club where he was a Melvin Jones Fellow, a
member of Owen Hill Lodge #170 F & AM, the Scottish Rite and Al Menah Shrine
Temple. He was also instrumental in starting the College Grove Senior Citizens
Center where he was an active Pedro player. Mr. Cromer was preceded in death by
a brother, Bernie Cromer, who died in March of 2008.
Survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Tom Cromer of College Grove; three sons,
Ed (Connie) Cromer of Nashville; Jimmy Cromer of College Grove and Bill Cromer
of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Hester Landis of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Keith (Gerrie)
Cromer, Darrell Cromer, John Cromer, Adam (Jenny) Cromer, Matt Cromer and Will
Cromer; great grandchildren, Chase, Ashton and Hannah Cromer.
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Don Warrick, 59, of Smyrna passed
away Monday, March 31, 2008 at StoneCrest Medical Center. He was a native of
Murfreesboro and a self-employed plumber.
Mr. Warrick was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Warrick, and son,
Torrey Charlie Warrick. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. Warrick of Smyrna;
daughters, Tina Chaffin Jones of Smyrna, Dawn Hayes of Rockvale, Sabrina Warrick
of LaVergne, Donna Beasley of Eagleville, Tish Warrick of Smyrna and Beth
Warrick of Smyrna; son, Gerald Don Warrick Jr. of Smyrna; 14 grandchildren;
mother, Dorothy Warrick of Smyrna; sister, Joeann Shoffner of Smyrna; niece,
Tonia Oates; and nephews, Dale Robinson, Danny Melton, and Rocky Melton.
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Thomas
"Tom" H. Webb, age 52, of Murfreesboro died Friday, March 28, 2008
at home. He was a native of Rockvale.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Crystal Webb of
Murfreesboro; mother, Wanda M. Steagall of Rockvale; sisters, Gail Webb, Anna
Webb, Susan Webb, and Laura Webb Ralston, all of Rockvale; nieces Teri Lynn
Potts, Andrea Minton and Rachel Ralston; nephews, Jack Wright PFC stationed in
Korea, Elliott Ralston and Caleb Ralston; great-nephew, Charlie Potts; aunt Pam
Corum; and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas H. Webb, and step-father, Jack
Steagall.
He was a 1973 graduate of Riverdale High School and had worked at Bridgestone
for 20 years.
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Dorothy Rose Reid Crockett, age
91, died peacefully at her home on March 17, 2008 surrounded by a loving family
and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thompson
Overton Crockett Jr.; sons Thompson Overton Crockett III and John Reid Crockett;
grandchild Lisa Pinckney Crockett; and parents John Murray and Lula Small Reid.
She is survived by son, Lloyd Pierce (Elizabeth) Crockett; seven grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was active for many
years in various civic and community organizations, serving as President and
former member of the Franklin High School PTA, Tennessee Parent Teachers
Association, Four Seasons Garden Club, Rockvale Home Demonstration Club and the
Carter House Association. In addition she was a longtime member of the Fourth
Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin and later, the Rockvale Church of Christ in
Rockvale. Nanny was special to us in so many ways. She will be long remembered
as a kind and gentle lady, filled with love and caring for her family and
friends alike. We have all been blessed by her presence in our lives. May God
grant her eternal peace in His heavenly home. A special thanks to the staff at
Morningside of Franklin, Mary Louise Murphy and Sally Nance for their constant,
loving support.
Memorials may be made to the Rockvale Church of Christ, 8750 Hwy. 99, Rockvale,
TN 37153 or to the charity of your choice.
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Jason Alexander Gill,
age 29, of Rockvale, died March 9, 2008, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He
was born in Davidson County.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Gill, son Kelan Alexander Gill, daughter
Kya Shea Gill, all of Rockvale; mother Karen (Harold) Haynes, Franklin; father
Adlai (Jay) Gill, Smyrna; brother Justin Gill of Smyrna; grandparents, Edna Gill
of Smyrna and W. R. and Sue McCracken, Waco, Texas; mother-in-law Terri Beals of
Mt. Juliet; grandmother-in-law Tommie Burchett of Arkansas; brother-in-law Casey
Beals of Mt. Juliet; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jason was a devoted husband, loving father; and he cherished his family and
friends.
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Mr. Jesse C. Rigsby Sr.,
age 81, of Eagleville died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his home. Mr. Rigsby was
born in Howe, Texas, and was a son of the late Marcus Key and Jennie Gannon
Rigsby. He was a bulldozer operator and mechanic and he, along with his two
brothers, were owners and operators of Rigsby Brothers Grocery, Garage and
Construction Company of Eagleville and Allisona. Mr. Rigsby was a member of the
Eagleville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years,
Mary Grace Jewell Rigsby who died in 2005; a brother, J. W. Rigsby; and by a
grandson, Mark Rigsby.
Mr. Rigsby is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Butch Wabby of
Franklin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse Clayburn and Betty Rigsby Jr. and
Steve and Cathy Rigsby, all of Eagleville; sister, Ethel Pardue of
Goodlettsville; brother and sister-in-law, Merkle and Betty Rigsby of the
Allisona comm.; sister-in-law, Lorene Rigsby of Eagleville; three grandchildren,
Cindy Henson of Chapel Hill and Jesse Z. Rigsby and Sierra Rigsby of Eagleville;
five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
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Danny Underwood, age
30, of Unionville, died Monday, March 3, 2008 at Bedford County Medical Center
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of Bedford County,
Mr. Underwood was a son of Granville Eugene Underwood and Deborah Kelley who
survive. He was employed as a welder at Holt Specialty Equipment in Eagleville.
Survivors in addition to his parents are 2 daughters, Shelby Jade Underwood and
Danni Lynn Davis of Unionville; a brother, Quinten Underwood of Unionville; a
sister, LeAnn Kelley of Chapel Hill; grandparents, Granville Sanders Underwood,
Jr. and Marie Underwood of Eagleville; special friend, Karrie Lynn Gray of
Unionville; several aunts and uncles; 2 nephews.
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Bruce William "Big" Phillips,
age 33, of Midland Community died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at his home.
He is survived by his parents, Louis and Cynthia Markham Spurling of Rockvale;
companion Holly Willow; daughters Matdeline Phillips and Elizabeth Phillips,
both of Rockvale; grandparents Bettie and Steve Markham of Murfreesboro;
brothers Michael Phillips of Pulaski and Troy Spurling of Rockvale; and sisters
Tina Daforno and Rebecka Spurling, both of Rockvale, Amy Wolfenbarger of
Knoxville and Tonia Lewter of Auburntown.
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Temple Kirkpatrick Smith Jr.,
age 20, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was a native of
Rutherford County and the 2006 Valedictorian of Eagleville High School where he
was active in student council. He also attended MTSU.
He is survived by his parents, Temple Kirkpatrick "Kirk" Smith and
Kimberly Brinkley Smith, sister Rebecca "Becca" Gayle Smith, all of
Christiana; grandparents Catherine Fletcher Smith of Murfreesboro, Jerry and
Gayle Brinkley of Franklin; and great-grandmother June Brinkley of Franklin.
He attended World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro and was a youth group leader
for Youth Alive in Rockvale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Temple Kirkpatrick Smith Jr.
Memorial Scholarship Fund at any MidSouth Bank for Eagleville High School
students.
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Cornelius C. "Pete" Johnson,
age 59, of Lyles, TN, died February 27, 2008. Owner and operator of Poplar House
Restaurant in Spring Hill, Tn, songwriter and musician, attended Leipers Fork
Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Barkley & Mary Lou
Lewis Johnson; sisters, Wanda Faye Johnson & Alice Corrinne Lynn. Survived
by brothers, Douglas B. (Pat) Johnson, Burwood Community & Clarence (Linda)
Johnson , College Grove, Tn; sisters, Martha Jane Sparkman, Franklin, Tn, Doris
Daniels, Franklin, Tn, Betty Ann (Billy) Hilliard, Nashville, Tn, Edith
Wakefield, Franklin, Tn, Nancy Lou (John) Carrington, Spring Hill, Tn; several
nieces, nephews & many friends. Funeral services were conducted February 29,
2008 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home. Interment, Johnson Cemetery.
W.A. "Will" Hartley, age
78, of Nashville, died Friday, February 29, 2008 following an extended illness.
A native of Williamson County, Mr. Hartley was a son of the late Essie Euin and
Frances Rebecca Vaughn Hartley. He was a retired maintenance engineer. Mr.
Hartley was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Drennon Hartley, a brother,
Paul Hartley and 3 sisters, Dovie Giles, Marietta Beard and Classie
Lancaster. Survived by 4 daughters, Sheila Tomes and Brenda Cooper of
Nashville, Martha Wilcher of Murfreesboro, and Ruth Gristy of Dowelltown; 2
sons, James Hartley of Murfreesboro and Dan Hartley of Rockvale; 4 sisters,
Janie Manier of Columbia, Lena Jakes and Lucy Shedd of Murfreesboro, and Eva
Leathers of Rockvale; 3 brothers, Leslie Hartley of Tullahoma, Johnny Hartley of
Franklin and Jimmy Hartley of Murfreesboro; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
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Gloria Mae Spurgeon, 61,
of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Stonecrest Medical
Center. A native of Pontiac, Michigan she was a resident of Murfreesboro. She
was a homemaker, member of Calvary Baptist Church and a patient advocate with
Kidney Foundation Healthcare and supported various church organizations
providing meals, mentorship and prayer partner with the youth.
Ms. Spurgeon was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Mae White; sister,
Gail Ann White; brother, Roger Thomas. She is survived by her father, Thomas H.
White of Anacoco, LA; daughter, Katrina Waldrip of Rockvale; son, Vernon
Spurgeon of Hornbeck, LA; sister, Barbara Gannon of Huntsville, AL;
grandchildren, Ian Waldrip, Joshua Waldrip, Gabrielle Spurgeon and Alexis
Spurgeon.
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Constance Leo Grande, age
81 of Rockvale, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at her residence. A
native of Ada, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth
Myers Stephens. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Loredo of Rockvale
and JoAnne Petchonka of Murfreesboro; brother, Leo Stephens of OK; special
granddaughter, LaDonna Olivencia of CA; four grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; best friends, the Guliano family. She was preceded by
granddaughter, Nicki Loredo.
She was the first woman CEO for Clariol and served for 25 years. The family
would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers, Sue Stewart, Lisa
Bean, Belinda Lovett, Dawn McCullough and to Caris Hospice.
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Benjamin Bennett Caldwell, age
85, of Rockvale died Wednesday, February 13, 2008. A native of Nashville, he was
the son of the late David and Eva Rowe Caldwell Sr.
Mr. Caldwell was retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt., having served during World
War II, and a small business owner.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Lesley Bailey Caldwell; children, Jayne
(Tommy) Owens of Pulaski, Gene (Lisa) Caldwell of Murfreesboro, Denniese Burns
of Rockvale; brother, David P. Caldwell Jr. of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Amber
Caldwell of Christiana; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
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Private First Class Kristopher Lee Cox, age
22 of Christiana, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Hawaii. Born
at Edwards Air Force Base in California, he was a resident of Christiana and a
2004 graduate of Riverdale High School. While at Riverdale High School he was
active with the Riverdale JROTC program his junior and senior year. Private
First Class Cox entered in the Marine Corp in 2004, serving two tours, one in
Afghanistan in 2005 and Iraq in 2006. He attended Gateway Church of God in
Murfreesboro and enjoyed skateboarding and racing.
Private First Class Cox was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Joyce
Spotts; grandfather, Lawrence Lee Cox; uncle, James V. Spotts; cousin, Cody
Cones. He is survived by his fiancé, Ashley Barger of Cypress, CA; mother and
stepfather, Tina Spotts Johnson and David of Christiana; father and stepmother,
Steven Cox and Jackie of Richmond, IN; brothers, David R. Cox of Murfreesboro
and Sean Cox of Richmond, IN; sisters, Stephanie Steele of Christiana and
Christina Cox of Richmond, IN; stepbrother, Ross Miller of Alcoa, TN;
grandmothers, Annette Spotts of Loveland, OH and Deann Cox of Llano, CA; several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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Tom Trivitt, age 76, of the Wheel Community of Bedford
County, died Sunday, February 3, 2008 in Nashville after an extended illness. A
native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Trivitt was a son of the late Tom
and Mary Frances Stone Trivitt. He was retired from Faber Castell Corporation
and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Trivitt served in the United States Army
during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, Mr. Trivitt was preceded
in death by a daughter, Helen Crowell in 1999, two grandchildren, Benjamin Clay
Crowell and Robbie Adams, a sister, Verlene Larsen, and a brother, Bobby Trivitt.
Survivors include his wife, Bell Trivitt of the Wheel Community; two daughters,
Lori Trivitt of the Wheel Community and Martha White of Eagleville; two sons,
William (Jughead) Adams of the Wheel Community and Terry Adams of Unionville;
two sisters, Julia Blevins of Branson, MO and Dean Pierce of Las Vegas, Nevada;
two brothers, Carroll Trivitt of Springfield, MO and Gerald Trivitt of Nevada.
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Beatrice Dickens Williams,
a lifelong resident of Bedford County and widow of H. Young Williams, died
January 31, 2008.
She was born in 1912, the eldest daughter of Jason Landis and Emma Reid Dickens.
The Dickens and Reid families were early settlers in Bedford County. Beatrice
Williams, known affectionately as "Miss Bea" began her teaching career
as a teenager in a one room school house in Bedford County. She was a 1929
graduate of Community High School in Unionville. She received her B.S. degree at
Middle Tennessee State College in 1941. She earned a Masters Degree in education
in 1958 from George Peabody College.
Ms. Williams enjoyed a 40 year career as a teacher at Warner Elementary School
in Nashville. She held memberships in numerous educational organizations and
served as president of Metro Schools Elementary School Association. For many
years, she was a member and Sunday School teacher at Rover Baptist Church where
she also taught Vacation Bible School. After marrying H. Young Williams, she
became an active member of the El Bethel Baptist Church. Preceding her in death,
besides her husband and parents, was her sister, Edith Dickens Connelly who died
in 2005.
Ms. Williams is survived by a sister, Kayrene Dickens Lawrence, Chapel Hill; two
nephews, Philip Jason Bailey, Oxford, MS, and David Bailey, Brentwood.
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Alberta Hedge, age
77, of Eagleville died Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in Murfreesboro. Mrs. Hedge
was born in Davidson County and was a daughter of the late Percy Warner and
Gladys Hampton Ballantine. She, along with her late husband, were the owners and
operators of George Hedge Printing Company of Memphis. She was employed as an
administrative assistant for Lifetouch Church Directories. Mrs. Hedge was a
member of the College Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
husband, George Franklin Hedge who died in December of 2002.
Mrs. Hedge is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter W. and Phyllis
Hedge of Pleasant View; and three grandsons, Walter W. Hedge II of Eagleville,
Joshua Bryan Hampton Hedge and wife, Debbie, of Shelbyville and Jonathan W.
Hedge of Murfreesboro.
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Thomas H. Maxwell, age 92, of
Unionville died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in Murfreesboro. Mr. Maxwell was a
native of Bedford County and was a son of the late Willie Newton and Edna Lee
Sudberry Maxwell. He was a farmer, a retired school bus driver for the Bedford
County School System and retired in 1977 from the Bedford County Highway
Department. Mr. Maxwell was a member of the Unionville United Methodist Church,
a charter member of the Community Lions Club and former member of the Bedford
County School Board.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret Maxwell, Unionville; sister,
Velma Cooper Cartwright, Shelbyville; niece, Drusilla (Jeff) Shires, Unionville;
four nephews, William Clarence (Ann) Cooper, Unionville, Larry (Sue) Smith, Tony
Ray Smith and Randy Joe Smith, all of the Longview Community of Bedford County;
ten great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews.
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Dale Sanders of
Unionville died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Bedford County Medical Center. A
native of Bedford County, Mr. Sanders was a son of the late James Frank and Tiny
Claxton Sanders. He was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Sanders was preceded in death by a brother, Milton Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Duke Sanders of Unionville; 4 sons, Tommy Dale
Sanders of the Wheel community, James Richard Sanders of Murfreesboro, Joseph
Edward Sanders of the Rover community and Donan Lamb of Fairview; 2 sisters,
Pauline Woodson of Shelbyville and Annie T. Harris of the Flat Creek community
of Bedford County; devoted friend Ricky Hargrove; 13 grandchildren.
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Tim Weatherford, 33, of
Rockvale, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 at Stonecrest Medical Center. He
was born in Cook County, Illinois to the late James Thomas and Mildred Alice
Griffin Weatherford. Tim was a truck driver with Averitt Express, coached the
Rockvale Ruritan Club from 2004-2007 and a very avid Chicago sports fan.
Tim is survived by his wife, Vicki Weatherford; son, Steven Weatherford, both of
Rockvale; sister, Shannon (David) Watson of Shelbyville; brothers, Randy
Weatherford (Patty) of Murfreesboro and Jay (Donna) Weatherford of Chicago;
mother in law, Kathy Graboski of PA; nieces and nephews, Trisha, Megan, Amber,
Justin, Forrest, Amber Lynn, Noah and JJ.
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Glenda Mankin Barton,
66, of Unionville passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at her residence due to
ovarian cancer. She was born in Cannon County to Sam Blanks and Dewey Nella King
Gaither. Mrs. Barton was retired as a program assistant with Farm Service Agency
in Shelbyville and a member of the New Zion Church of Christ. She was preceded
in death by her father, Sam Blanks Gaither; husbands, Grover "Bud"
Mankin Jr. and Howard H. Barton; and son, John Phillip Mankin.
She is survived by her mother, Dewey Gaither of Midland; daughters, Teresa
(Randy) Jolly of Murfreesboro and Rhonda Campbell of Midland; son, Roger Mankin
of Gulf Port, MS; grandchildren, Quentin Campbell, Eric Campbell and Whitney
Jolly Sparkman; great-grandchild, Alexa Sparkman; step-children, Penny Hart,
Tammy Comstock and Bonny Barton; three step-grandchildren; three
step-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Harold (Eloise) Gaither of Midland,
Gerald Gaither of Bartlett, Ricky (Kathy) Gaither of Hilton Head, SC, and Tommy
(Kim) Gaither of Murfreesboro.
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Candis Daisy Anderson, age 70, of College Grove died January 21, 2008 at
her home. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three
sisters.
She leaves sweet memories to four daughters, Della Anderson, Marilyn Anderson,
both of Nashville, Regina Thompson of Chapel Hill and Angila Anderson of Smyrna;
four sons, Herbert Anderson, Odie Anderson, both of Nashville, Frank Anderson of
College Grove and Rodney Anderson of Murfreesboro; three brothers, Charles Floyd
of Ardmore, Ala., Thomas Floyd of Hermitage and James Floyd of Fairview; 13
grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
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Hazel Sudberry Yarbrough, age 86, of Shelbyville, formerly of the Rover
Community, died Friday morning, January 18, 2008 in Shelbyville. Mrs. Yarbrough
was a native of Bedford County and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Sadie
Ruth Sudberry. She was a homemaker and was retired from Durango Boot Company in
Chapel Hill. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Harold Clay Yarbrough who died in 1995 and by a son,
Thomas Clay Yarbrough who died in 2002.
Mrs. Yarbrough is survived by four daughters, Peggy Youngblood of Shelbyville,
Ann Heflin of Shelbyville, Cheryl Neill of Trophy Club, TX, Vicki Lambert of
Shelbyville; two sons, Jim Yarbrough of Shelbyville, Randy Yarbrough of Rover
Community; three sisters, Mildred Baxter of Shelbyville, Jane Jackson of
Eagleville, Linda Wilson of Shelbyville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great
grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren.
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Gerald Ray Hilton, age 58, of Rockvale passed away Tuesday, January 15,
2008, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Louisville, KY, he had
lived in Rutherford County for the past 17 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps
veteran, having served in the Vietnam Era. Mr. Hilton was preceded in death by
his mother, Dortha M. Alcorn Hilton; two brothers and a sister.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Ray Hubbard Hilton of Rockvale; daughters,
Teresa (Jason) Strength, Amanda Hilton, Wendy Hilton, Ashley Hilton, Lauren
Hilton and Emily Hilton, all of Murfreesboro; brother, Marvin (Vicki) Hilton Jr
of Hartsburg, IL; sisters, Sue (Bob) McKinney of Springfield, IL, and Janice
(Tom) Herman of Spaulding, IL; and two grandchildren.
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Jean Evelyn "Abbie" Sadler, age 73 of Murfreesboro, passed away
Friday, January 11, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of
Davidson County, she had lived in Rutherford County for the past 15 years. She
was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Mrs. Sadler was preceded in death by her parents, Odie Gordon and Ida Mai Jacobs
Foxall and a brother, William Glenn Foxall. She is survived by her husband, Joe
Rex Sadler of Murfreesboro; son, Joe G. (Wendy) Sadler of Rockvale; daughter,
Debbie Sadler of Murfreesboro; sister, Cathy (Allen) Jones of Whitehouse, and
four grandchildren, Billy Ambrose, Adrian Johnson, Eli Sadler and Caitlin
Sadler.
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Catherine Olivia Davis, age 77, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at her
home. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Jackson
and Callie Drake Jones.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Morgan Bell Davis; son and
daughter-in-law, Jackie and Bonnie Davis of Christiana; daughters and
son-in-law, Betty Shelton of Bedford County, Tina and Michael McCrary of
Murfreesboro; six sisters, Nita Preston, Virginia Winsett and Marie Hayes all of
Murfreesboro, Louise Ross of Bedford County, Faye Thomas of Christiana and Peggy
Young of Milton; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a brother, Mitchell Jones; sister, Rosie Jamison.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Barfield Baptist Church and had attended Rockvale
High School.
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