Obituaries  2006                       Eagleville Times

Mary Frances Eley Reid, age 86, of the Rover community of Bedford County, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Bethany Health Care Center in Nashville following an extended illness. A native of Bedford County, Mrs. Reid was a daughter of the late Clayton and Maggie Smotherman Carlton. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her former husbands, Cecil Eley and William A. Reid.
She is survived by daughters, Lynda (Floyd) Chunn of Lewisburg and Rita (Edwin) Ralston of Nashville; a sister Jean (Sonny) Glasscock; brothers, Earl (Lavada Carlton and John (Cordy) Carlton; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three stepchildren; and two step grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Pauline Howard, age 90, of College Grove, died Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2006 in Franklin after an extended illness. Mrs. Howard was a native of Obion County and was a daughter of the late Otto W. and Ollie Frances Davis Cole. She was a homemaker and a member of the College Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anderson Howard who died in 1973.
She is survived by daughters, Frances L. Brooks, Nashville, Edna Pearl Roberts, Farmington Community of Marshall County, Roma Jean Perry, Nashville, Alma Louise Sneed, College Grove; son, Robert Matthew Howard, Petersburg, TN; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremations Services

Charles E. Lovvorn, age 68, of the Unionville-Deason Road area and a native of Christiana, died Sunday, December 17, 2006, at MTMC. He was preceded in death by his father, Coston Lovvorn, who died in 1991. Mr. Lovvorn was a member of the Blankenship United Methodist Church. He was a 1956 graduate of Christiana High School, served as a paratrooper in the US Army and was a retired instructor at the Department of Corrections Training Academy.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Harris Lovvorn; mother Geneva Rowland Lovvorn of Murfreesboro; sons Randy, Dana and Dwayne Lovvorn, all of Murfreesboro, and Bart Lovvorn of Petersburg; daughter Cherri Lovvorn of Murfreesboro; brother Carlos Lovvorn of Christiana; sisters Marie Gannon of Crossville and Wanda Gatewood and Diane Morgan, both of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Donald Brown Hargrove, age 76 of Nashville, died Saturday December 16, 2006. A native of Allisona, he was the son of the late Ivie Herbert and Ruby Kathleen Brown Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove was a US Navy veteran, a retired mechanic with Purity Dairies, and a member of Eagleville Baptist Church.
He is survived by son, James Herbert Hargrove of Smyrna; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Joe Gipson of Smyrna, Kaye and Jimmy Simpson of Smyrna, Brenda Wray of Murfreesboro; sister, Margaret Eady of Mt. Juliet; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Joe Jordan Jr., age 82, of Shelbyville died Friday, December 15, 2006, at Bedford County Medical Center. He was born June 12, 1924, in Rutherford County, to the late Joe and Alice Jordan Sr. He was a farmer and worked with Durango Boot in Chapel Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Johnson.
He is survived by daughters Bernice Hampton of Shelbyville, Barbara Jordan of Unionville and Sarah Burns of Nashville; sons Walter and Jerry Jordan, both of Unionville; sisters Maggie Frazier, Josephine Greer and Facie L. Puckett, all of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel

Gary Edward Childers, age 51, of Unionville, died Monday, December 4, 2006 in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Childers and by a sister, Cheryl Robin Cormeney.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Childers, Unionville; sons, Gary Shane Childers, Lynchburg and Lance Cole Childers, Shelbyville; daughters Angela Jeannette Leverette, Shelbyville and Nicole White of Unionville; mother, Thelma Brannon Childers, Unionville; brothers, Larry Childers and Terry Childers both of Unionville; six grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Juanita Shaffer Carlton, age 68, of Eagleville, TN, died Friday, December 8, 2006 in Murfreesboro, TN. A native of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Carlton was the daughter of the late Herman Howard and Mary Louise Bibb Shaffer and was a member of the Rockvale Church of God. Mrs. Carlton was very active in her community having conceived and implemented the idea to have a Bicentennial Celebration in 1976 in Eagleville to begin fundraising for housing for the public library. Her other accomplishments include; Secretary for The National Association for Family and Community Education, 1991-1993; a member of FCE since 1970; served as treasurer of Tennessee FCE, 1985-1986; President of Tennessee FCE, 1995-1996; recipient of the Heart of FCE Award in 1999; President of Tennessee FCE, 1995-1996 and Treasurer, 1985-1986; represented the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service at the Land Grant University National Leadership Conference; in 1998 was appointed to the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Advisory Council and the U.T. Volunteerism Priority Team; received Epsilon Sigma Phi recognition as a State Friend of Extension; recipient of the Rutherford County Community Service Award in 2002; and received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Survived by her husband of 50 years, Joe Frank Carlton Sr. of Eagleville; sons, Joe Frank (Cindy) Carlton Jr. and Richard Anthony (Barbara) Carlton Sr. of Eagleville; brothers, John Paul Shaffer of Hermitage and Leslie Harding Shaffer of Pegram; grandchildren, Kristy (Stephen), Andy, Tiffany, Kyle, Tami (Donnie), Brittany, Emily and Lucas; great grandchildren, Damian, Paxtin, Taylor, Hunter and Keith.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

William Keith McCord, age 30, of Greenville, Texas, died Friday, December 1, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Clinton, Iowa, Mr. McCord was the son of Don Edward and Ray Ann Jones McCord. He was a graduate of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and Texas A&M, in Commerce, Texas, and worked at Boles Children’s Home in Quinlan, Texas, for two years. At the time of his passing he was a software engineer with L-3 Communications in Greenville, Texas. Mr. McCord was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife Stephanie Rainwater McCord and son Lincoln Christopher McCord, both of Greenville, Texas; his parents Don and Ray Ann McCord of Eagleville; brother Joel Edward McCord of Killen, Alabama; and grandmothers Mrs. Emma Dolores McCord of Eagleville and Mrs. Beth Jones of Murfreesboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s melanoma fund at Baylor Health Care System Foundation, 3600 Gaston Ave., Suite 100, Dallas TX 75246.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

James V. Collins, age 93, of Rockvale passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. He was a native of Campbell County. Mr. Collins retired with 30 years in the US Air Force as a SMgt.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Uriah and Florence Ridenour Collins; and 10 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne R. Pembery Collins of Rockvale; sons Joe Collins and Jason Collins, both of Rockvale, James R. Collins of Murfreesboro and Jim B. Collins and Virgil Tyron Collins, both of Louisiana; and sisters Evelyn Ocie Wilson and Estelle Melton Collins.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Jack Simmons, age 80, of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Boulevard Terrace Nursing Center. A native of McKenzie, Tennessee, he retired as an educator with the Department of Education and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his parents, William Brown and Irene Billington Simmons. He is survived by his wife Mazie E. Simmons of Murfreesboro; sons, Jack ( Kathy) Simmons of Nashville and Larry (SuzAnne) Simmons of Brentwood; daughter, Vicki Cawthorn of Christiana; grandchildren, Sherri Simmons, Scott Simmons and Ryan Cawthorn; sister, Shirley (Jack) Martin of McKenzie; 2 nieces.
Those wishing may send condolences online at
www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Hershel G. Hartley, age 76, of the Allisona community of Williamson County, died Friday morning, November. 24, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Hartley was a native of Williamson County and was a son of the late Porter Garfield and Annie Belle Jones Hartley. In addition to being a farmer, Mr. Hartley was employed with Whites Dairy Supply of College Grove for 22 years and Crosslin Supply Company of Eagleville for 15 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Harley is survived by his wife, Susie Elizabeth McCoy Hartley of the Allisona Community; daughter Serrilla Hartley of the Allisona Community; brother Earl Hartley of the Pottsville community of Maury County; and granddaughter Pamela Green, grandson Will Mayfield, and great granddaughters Kelly and Emily Green, all of the Allisona community.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Robert "Bobby" Randolph, age 39, of the Holts Corner Community of Marshall County, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of Marshall County and was a member of the Holts Corner Baptist Church. He was a member of the Forrest High School Class of 1986 and was employed for 18 years with Kantus Corporation of Lewisburg, Tennessee.
He is survived by his mother and father, Betty and Ortha Randolph of the Holts Corner Community; brothers, Clay Randolph and Neal Randolph, both of the Holts Corner Community; sisters, Gale Blackwell of the Verona Community, Tanya Randolph of Lebanon, Tennessee; grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Newcomb, Holts Corner Community; several nieces and nephews.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Ada Lamb Covington, age 81, of Rockvale died Monday, November 20, 2006. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Athey Lee and Laura Belle Morris Lamb. She was a member of Rockvale Church of God and a homemaker
Mrs. Covington is survived by her husband, James R. Covington sons and daughter-in-law David and Darlene Covington of Dover and Larry Covington of Rockvale; daughter and son-in-law Louise and Roy Adams of Murfreesboro; brother Fred Lamb of Ocala, Florida; sisters Addie Meyers of Christiana and Dorothy Rounsaville of Murfreesboro; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Arthur Cole, age 74, of the Flat Creek Community of Williamson County died Saturday, November 18, 2006 in Nashville following an extended illness. Mr. Cole was a native of Clay County, Kentucky and was a member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a son of the late Samuel and Lucy Robinson Cole. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Cole who died in 1993.
He is survived by wife, Mrs. Mary Cole of Lewisburg; daughters, Julie Ann Jones of Franklin, Tina Renee Polk of College Grove, Patty Allen of Triune; sons, Allen Cole of College Grove and Johnny Cole of Chapel Hill; step-daughter Barbara McAdams of Lewisburg; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill


Shellie Rae Schulz, age 38, passed away at her residence Saturday, October 28, 2006. She was a native of Lapur, Michigan, but currently was residing in Christiana. Ms. Schulz was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine "Kathy" May Decker.
Ms. Schulz is survived by her father, Tom Schulz of Christiana; sisters, Sherry Connors of Flint, MI, Zana Forrest (Rene) of Burton, MI; brothers, Thomas Ervin "Eddie" Schulz (Melissa) of Lake Orion, MI, Keith Jarvis (Franciska) of North Branch, MN, Rick Jarvis of Westland, MI and Kevin Jarvis (Tammy); several nieces and nephews.
Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Mary Lizzie Graham Manier, age 91, of the Flat Creek Community of Williamson County, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Franklin after an extended illness. Mrs. Manier was a native of Williamson County and was a daughter of the late Robert Carl and Emma Ethel Lster Graham. She was a member of the College Grove United Methodist Church, the Flat Creek Community Club, College Grove Book Club and was a former member of the Williamson County Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Women. She was a 50 year member and three time past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Franklin Chapter # 449. She always made it known that she was an avid UT fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alert "Brownie" Manier, who died in 2000.
She is survived by nephew and niece, Hal Manier and Judy Manier; special cousin, Debbie White; special friends, Kevin and Vona High; and pet cat, "Bubby".
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Robert Gregory Littlejohn, age 18, of the Blackman community died Saturday, October 21, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Sheryl Miller; sister Samanthya Miller of Murfreesboro; grandparents Paul and Pat Warrenfeltz of Antioch; aunt and uncles Rebecca and William Whitney of College Grove, Jim (and his fiancé Michelle) Miller of Lebanon; cousins Allison and Kennedy. Although he died too soon, he will live on forever in the community he loved and within the hearts and memories of those that loved him so.
Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna

Sandra Jean Lee, age 62, of Joelton died Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in Murfreesboro following an extended illness. A native of Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Laborn and Marthene Ruby Gunter Horn. She was a retired royalty specialist from the United Methodist Publishing House where she was so proud to have such great friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Newton Lee; brothers Robert "Lois", Lawerance "Crip", Abe and Charles Runnells; and sister Ruby Jarrell Harris.
She is survived by daughter Donna (James) Conley of Rockvale; son Tommy (Jennifer) Brown of Gallatin; brothers Charles (Diana) Horn of Michigan, Paul (Sandra) Horn of Westmoreland and James Runnells of Goodlettsville; grandchildren Lisa Sanders, Kyle Sanders and Shelby Conley of Rockvale, and C. J. Brown and Morgan Brown of Gallatin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Jacob ‘Jake’ Thomas Bush, age 15, of Readyville died Thursday, October 12, 2006. J ake was a thoughtful and caring person. He was always polite and respectful to others. Jake loved to work on the farm with his father and grandfather. He was a student at Cannon County High School and student representative for the F.F.A. Mr. Bobby Melton’s Ag class was one of his favorites. He also loved hunting, riding and working on his four-wheeler, being outdoors and spending time with his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Warren Carter. He is survived by his parents, Tommy and Janie (Carter) Bush of Readyville; his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Kathryn "Kitty" Bush of Woodbury; maternal grandmother Anna Belle Carter of Murfreesboro; sisters Morgan (Chris) Stone of Woodbury and Anna Kathryn Bush of Readyville; aunts and uncles Tim Bush of Murfreesboro, Mark (Melanie) Carter of Rockvale, Annette (Gilbert) Olerud of Smyrna and Brad (Brenda) Carter of Christiana; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Smith Funeral Home, Woodbury

William Melvin Claxton, age 87, of Murfreesboro passed away October 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Sullivan Claxton. He is survived by sisters Virginia C. Amos and Ruby E. Arneson; close friend Jack Meeks; and several nieces and nephews.
Woodbine Funeral Home

Martha McRae Byrd, age 88, of Nolensville, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 in Franklin. She was a native of Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Jack and Cordie Smythia. Mrs. Byrd was a homemaker and a member of the Triune United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and the Triune Home Demonstration Club.
She is survived by her husband, John T. Byrd; daughter Thalia Perrell; son Frank Byrd, all of Nolensville; sister Alene Toombs of Almaville; grandchildren Cindy Carroll of Dallas, Texas, Lisa Kaatz and Brian Haley, both of Nolensville; great grandchildren Ben and Shannon Carroll, D.J. Kaatz, Tyler and Wyatt Haley.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Hugh H. King, age 70, of Eagleville died Monday, October 9, 2006, at his home after several months of illness. Mr. King was a native of Wake Forest, North Carolina and was a son of the late Berry Eldred and Ruth Arnold King. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and in 1990 retired as a carrier from the U.S. Postal Service Antioch, Post Office branch. After retirement, Mr. King worked with WLIJ Radio in Shelbyville. For the past 45 years, he was active in the music industry as a writer, recording artist and national radio promotions representative. From 1970 until 1975, Mr. King was employed with Acuff-Rose Publishing Company and recorded under the Hickory Records label. Among the many songs he penned during his life was "Loving on Back Street", a #1 song recorded by Mel Street in 1972. He was a member of Doric Masonic Lodge # 732 F & AM in Nashville for over 40 years and was a member of the York Rite.
Mr. King is survived by daughter Cassandra Walker of Red Boiling Springs; son Hugh Anthony King of Key Largo, Florida; sister Linda Baker of Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren Ashley Poss and Cody Howard; and fiancee and caregiver Sherry Owen of Eagleville.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Donald Eugene Weaver, age 70, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Coffee County, he was a retired employee of Samsonite, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Baptist church. He was the son of the late Ike and Dora Brown Weaver. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smythia Weaver of Shelbyville; sons Roger Weaver and Ronald Gene Weaver of Shelbyville; brother George W. Weaver of Bell Buckle; sister Annie Lowe Williamson of Unionville; and two grandchildren.

Thomas Richard Steagall of Rockvale, born May 8, 1912, marched up that hill to meet his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Will and Cora Sutton Steagall and brothers William Steagall, Harry Steagall, George Steagall, Waddey Steagall, Jack Steagall, Grady Thomas and Charles Thomas. Mr. Steagall is survived by his beautiful wife, Alma Vaughan Steagall - a union of 72 years. He is also survived by children Helan Fernandez of Rockvale, Dick (Debbie) Steagall of Rockvale, Beverly (Billy) Burgess of Murfreesboro and Sandra (Joe) James of Rockvale; sisters Mary Steagall Taylor of Leanna, Sara Steagall Lowe of Rockvale, Sue Steagall Jones of Murfreesboro and Jane Steagall Bennett of Rockvale; and brother Howard Thomas of Murfreesboro. Continuing to carry the legacy, Mr. Steagall is also survived by grandchildren Tom Fernandez, David Fernandez, Richard Fernandez, Kelly Fernandez, Mark Steagall, Tina Steagall, Tom Steagall, Earl Steagall and Ryan Steagall, all of Rockvale, Laura Burgess of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Beth Burgess Brown of Murfreesboro, Gina Burgess Senne of Costa Rica, Marcy Burgess Beavers of Jacksonville, Florida, and Joe James III and Tyler James of Rockvale. And his legacy continues with great-grandchildren Ashley Fernandez, Anita Fernandez, Brittany Fernandez, Seth Fernandez, Micah Fernandez, Jonah Fernandez, Hannah Steagall, Dawson Steagall, Taylore Steagall, Olivia Steagall, Sara Burgess, Courtney Brown, Will Brown, Patrick Beavers, Kevin Beavers and Cory McKenzie; and great-great-grandchildren Daven Fernandez, Cody McKenzie and Heath McKenzie.
Mr. Steagall was a member of the Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a dairy farmer and served over 30 years as a Rutherford County magistrate. He was a school bus driver in the county, and a mule trader and loved a good game of checkers.

Alvis Lee Windrow passed away on September 30, 2006, at the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was a native and life long resident of Rutherford County. He was self employed as a carpenter. He was in the U.S. Army and was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elrie Morris Windrow, brother, Willard G. Windrow, and sisters Peggy Adcock and Marie Tenpenny.
Mr. Windrow is survived by his son, Alvis Wayne Windrow and his wife Elizabeth of Rockvale; daughter, Nancy Lee Craft of Michigan; stepsons, Randy Brannon of Lewisburg and Shane Brannon of Nolensville; and 10 grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Willard Garrett Windrow, age 76, of Rockvale passed away Friday, September 29, 2006, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, he was a retired barber and farmer, a member of the Baptist church and a veteran with the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clydia Bates Windrow; his parents, James and Elrie Morris Windrow; and sisters Peggy Adcock and Marie Tenpenny.
Mr. Windrow is survived by daughters Sheryl (Donnie) Manire of Eagleville and Karen (Robert) Hopper of Rockvale; brother Alvis Windrow of Rockvale; and grandchildren Blake, Brett, Corey, Tyler, Justin and Tiffany.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Leslie Eugene "Nick" Hill, age 86, of Rockvale passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Mayfield Nursing and Rehab Center. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, he was self-employed in ironwork and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Fannie Mae Campbell Hill. He is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Webb Hill of Rockvale; sons Michael Eugene Hill of Centerville, James Wayne Hill of Nashville, Donald Eugene Hill of Smyrna and William Frank Hill of Milton; daughter Kelly Jane Hill of Chapel Hill; and four grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Betty L. Duncan Sebring, age 74, of Rockvale passed away Friday, September 22, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.
Mrs. Sebring was preceded in death by her parents, John Duncan and Josephine Cowan Duncan Maxwell. She is survived by her husband, Crawford D. Sebring of Rockvale; sons Dorris (Brenda) Tune and Ronnie Tune, both of Murfreesboro; daughters Brenda (James) Russell, JoAnn (Cookie) Watson Kennedy, and Teresa Thomas, all of Murfreesboro, and Vickey (Jimmy) Merritt of Smyrna; brother Edward Duncan; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Jennings & Ayers, Murfreesboro

Robert Darrell Smith, age 52, of the Leanna community passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Jackson, he lived in Murfreesboro for the past 12 years. He was a painting contractor and attended Powell’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, Hubert J. C. Smith, and brother Jerry Smith. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Smith of Murfreesboro; his mother and stepfather, Ronald and Sue Lee of Murfreesboro; son Trent Smith of Rockvale; daughters Tonya Smith and Tranea Robinson, both of Readyville; brother Eddie Lee of Murfreesboro; sister Chris Vaughn of Readyville; and 11 grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers, Murfreesboro

Gene Underwood, 65, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Pine Mountain, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Hospice LaGrange. He was born February 22, 1941, in Murfreesboro. He is the son of the late William Clay and Louise Morris Underwood. He had lived in Pine Mountain area most of his life. Mr. Underwood was a self-employed building contractor and was a disabled veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his six daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Chatham and Mark Huffman of LaGrange, Georgia, Felicia Savage and David Hightower of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Norma and Brandon Knight of Warm Springs, Georgia, Sandra and Huel Brown of LaGrange; Cindy Landenberg and Patricia Burris both of LaGrange, Donnie and Stacy Morris and family of Hogansville, Georgia, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Amos Jones of Christiana, Linda and James Walls of Eagleville, and Kathy Adams of Murfreesboro; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bobby Clay Underwood of Eagleville, and Vernell and Faye Underwood of Eagleville; 20 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; stepfather-in-law, Leon White; as well as his former wife and caregiver during his battle with cancer, Patricia Berry.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Underwood, two sisters Dorothy Mae Underwood and Brenda Walls, and a granddaughter, Jacqueline Carol Landenburg.
Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel, LaGrange, Georgia
Eulogy for Gene Underwood - Written and delivered by Brandon Landerberg, 15 year old grandson of Mr. Gene Underwood.
Many of you know my granddaddy. Gene Underwood was a great man with a huge heart. For me, it’s very hard to let him go and I know it’s hard for all of you. I loved him with all of my heart and I thank God for every second I had with him. At first, I didn’t want to let him go because I thought I wouldn’t have anything to remember him by, but now I know I will have my wonderful memories. Knowing he loved me has helped me get through these past few days. My granddaddy helped my mom raise me and my brothers and sister. All of us had our own special connection with him and we will never loose that. I’ve always been afraid of death because I didn’t know what it truly meant, but I think it means being released from pain and misery and going on to be with God and others we’ve lost before. I know some of us haven’t known him as long as others, but I can tell you, he loved us all the same. To me, and to many others, no one will ever amount to the man he was. I know this is a bit long but, if you don’t mind, I’d like to say... My granddaddy was always there for me and to me, his heart beats as mine. So as my heart beats, so does his... Even if he’s no longer on this earth.

Wilson Mason Gregg, age 81, of Rockvale, died Friday, August 25, 2006 in Murfreesboro. He was a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky and was a son of the late William and Mary Thomas Gregg. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a retired welder. He was a member of the Windrow Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Gregg and a sister, Sarah Gregg.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Collins Gregg of Rockvale; daughters, Beth Gregg Thomas of Lewisburg, Marie (Loyd) Watkins of Rockvale, Becky (David) Crockett of Rockvale; son, Charles Gregg of Rockvale; brothers William Tom Gregg and Walter Lee Gregg, both of Nashville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Pamela Annette Leverette of Murfreesboro passed away, Thursday August 24, 2006, at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County and was self-employed as a hairdresser for over 40 years. She was a member of Millersburg Baptist Church in Christiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Davis and William Sanford; grandson Perry Woodruff; and infant son Blake Bowling. She is survived by her husband, Ronald "Ron" Leverette of Murfreesboro; sons, Woody (Carol) Woodruff, Tim (Bonnie) Woodruff and Brent (Charlotte) Bowling, all of Murfreesboro and Ron (Summer) Leverette of Unionville; brother, Billy Sanford of Smyrna; stepbrother, Ramsey Davis; nephew, Keith Sanford; and eleven grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers, Murfreesboro

Our fallen soldier, Lance Corporal J.D. Hirlston, age 21 of Murfreesboro, passed away in Al Karmah, Iraq Wednesday, August 23, 2006 while serving for the Marine Corp conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar province in Iraq during the Conflict of War on Terrorism Operation Iraq Freedom.
Born in Johnson City, TN, he was a life long resident of Rutherford County. Lance Corporal J.D. Hirlston was with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. He entered in the Marine Corp in June 2005. He attended Riverdale High School, Eagleville High School and while he was at Rockvale school he was a starter on their wrestling team. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Lance Corporal Hirlston was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Monroe Hirlston.
Lance Corporal Hirlston is survived by his Parents, James and Melvina Hirlston of Rockvale; Mother, Judy Hirlston of Madison; Brothers, Jerry Hirlston of Rockvale, Jimmy Hirlston of Murfreesboro, Jeffrey White of Cheatham County, Dewayne White of Nashville; Sisters, Kim Porter of Murfreesboro, Jackie Dickson of Murfreesboro, Elizabeth Powell of Mt. Juliet; Grandmother, Mary Hirlston of Murfreesboro.
Full military honors for Lance Corporal Hirlston was held Thursday, August 31, 2006 in the chapel of Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Hale officiating.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd, Murfreesboro

Charles M. Bucy, age 68, of Eagleville, died Friday, August 18, 2006, in Murfreesboro. A native of Murfreesboro, Mr. Bucy was a son of the late Johnnie Ogle and Mammie Smith Bucy. He was a retired machinist with Southern Show Machinery in Nashville. He served in the United State Marine Corps Reserves. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Bucy and a sister, Dorothy Bucy.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Bolden Bucy of Eagleville; daughters, Melissa Ferrell of Lavergne, Judy Jernigan of Murfreesboro, Rita Haskins of Eagleville; sons, Bobby D. Pruitt of Murfreesboro, Billy C. Pruitt of Smyrna; sisters, Margrette Hayes of Woodbury, Clara Mai Ervin of Illinois, Helen Bucy Hair of Atlanta, Georgia; brothers, James Bucy of Smyrna, L.G. Bucy of Athens; eight grandchildren; and, two great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Charles R. Morgan, age 80, passed away at Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Alvin C. York Medical Center. A native of Deermont, Tennessee, Mr. Morgan was a veteran with the US Marine Corps and a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Lena Mehlhorn Morgan; son, Steven Morgan; sister, Marie Hadding.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Margaret A. Morgan of Murfreesboro; daughter, Cherie Kraft of Flat Creek; stepdaughter, Indy Jones of McMinnville; sister, Boots Turner of Sparta; one grandchild, Martin Kraft of South Carolina.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Howard Smith Brown Sr., 93, loving husband of Alene Hendrix Brown for 66 years, passed away July 23, 2006 at NHC in Murfreesboro. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County who served in the military during Word War II. Mr. Brown was a house painter, fireman, and a member of Temple Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother Ary Morgan Brown, father Andrew Jackson, daughter Faye Marie Brown, seven brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by and much loved by sons Howard (Marti) S. Brown Jr. of Murfreesboro, and Johnny Brown of Rockvale; daughters Carol Brown (Tom) Millard of Murfreesboro, Sandra Brown (David) Schlichter of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Mary Jo Allen of Tullahoma; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, one great-great-great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Samuel Rucker Ogilvie, 83, of College Grove, died Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Williamson Medical Center. A native of Williamson County, Mr. Ogilvie was a son of the late James Dee and Bettye Maxwell Ogilvie. He was a farmer and retired from the Williamson County School system after 43 years of service as a school bus driver. He was a charter member of the College Grove Lions Club, active in the College Grove Senior Citizens, an honorary member of the College Grove FFH, a member of the Williamson County Farm Bureau and a member of the College Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Beatrice Hargrove Ogilvie who died in 1997.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Debbie White of College Grove; a son Jimmy Ogilvie of Franklin; a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Battle of College Grove; and four grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Ruby Taylor Neely, 88, of Triune passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, at her residence. A native of Rutherford County, she was a homemaker and a member of Nolensville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Dora Hudson Taylor; son Charles Taylor; five brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include her husband Arzelle L. Neely of Triune; son Lee (Grace) Neely of Triune; daughter Judy Milom of Nashville; brother Herman (Marie) Taylor of Goodlettsville; sisters-in-law Pearl Taylor and Kay Taylor, both of Murfreesboro; grandchildren Tracy Brewer and Leigh Ann Ward; and great grandchildren Colton Brewer, Taylor Brewer, Nikki Ward, Becky Ward and Abby Ward.
Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Willie May Flowers, 75, died July 16, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Valentine and Mary Coleman. She is survived by her son, Mike Flowers of Rockvale; a daughter, Conetta Ramsey of Tom Bean, Texas; brothers Glen Coleman of Dallas, Texas, Frank Coleman, of Valparaiso, Indiana and Wayne Coleman of Lawrenceburg; sisters Thelma Davenport and Opal Wilkins, both of Nashville, and Betty Sue Bates of Florida; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
McDonald Funeral Home, Centerville

Alice Jean Clemons Mills, 64, of Midland-Fosterville, area went from her earthly home to live with her Loving Father on Friday, July 14, 2006. She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters in Christ at Fosterville Church of Christ, and by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. George Mills, her sons and their wives, Steve and Sheri Jackson of Murfreesboro, and Shaine and Anna Jackson of Deason, and her stepson and wife, George Jr. (Bud) and Elizabeth Mills of Brunswick, Georgia, and stepdaughter Terri Mendoza of Gautier, Mississippi. Jean had a special place and loving touch in the lives of her six grandchildren, Josh, Kimberly, Thomas, Aaron, Sharley, and Deven. Survivors also include two of Jean’s brothers and their wives, Walter and Doris Clemons of Hartsville, and David and Jane Clemons of Bellevue, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean Mills was preceded in death by her mother, Estelle Lee Amous, her father, Henry Corlen Clemons, Jr., and her twin brother, the Reverend Dean Clemons.
The family would like to convey a special thanks to her caring friends, extended family, and her brothers and sisters in Christ for their prayers and caring support during Jean’s illness; and to the caring staff at Hospice of Murfreesboro who’ve helped us make her last days with us as comfortable for her as possible. God bless all of you.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro

David Bryan Skinner, 51, of Chapel Hill died Friday, July 14, 2006 in Nashville. He was a native of Williamson County and a son of Mrs. Ruth Dodd Skinner and the late Albert Melvin Skinner. David was self-employed as a painter.
Survivors include his wife Luann Skinner of Chapel Hill; daughters Katherine Skinner and Emily Skinner of Chapel Hill; sons Jacob Whaley and Lucas Skinner of Chapel Hill; mother Ruth Dodd Skinner of Franklin; sisters Diane Andrews of Lenoir City, Debbie Perry of Murfreesboro, Denise Hopkins of Theta Community,, Darlene Stevens of Franklin, Dana Benson of Fairview; brother Don Skinner of College Grove.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Chapel Hill

Mr. B. A. Underwood, 73, of Eagleville, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006. A native of Rutherford County, Mr. Underwood was a retired farmer and a son of the late John Freeland and Ida Pearl Maupin Underwood. He is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Plunkett, Mrs. Mary Davenport, Mrs. Frances Chaffin and Mrs. Annie Smotherman, all of Eagleville.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Edwin "Ed" Smith, 78, passed from this earth, Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 22, 1927. He was a retired farmer and owner of Ed Smith Equipment Company and a member of Old Leb Methodist Church.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, the late Norman and Sallie Henley Smith; brothers Gordon Smith, Benford Smith, Harold Smith and Lytle Smith. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Morton Smith of Murfreesboro; daughter Marcia (Barry) Lamb of Rockvale; grandsons Darren (Diana) Lamb of Murfreesboro and Lance Lamb and loving friend, Renee’ Puckett of Rockvale; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Lamb of Rockvale and Mia Lamb of Murfreesboro; sisters Wilma Pinkston of Shelbyville, Marie Sledge of Murfreesboro, Mary Westbrooks of the Link Community, and Ann Windrow of Franklin; and twin brothers, Ellis Smith of Murfreesboro and Marion Smith of Christiana.
Jennings & Ayers, Murfreesboro

Mattie Belle Smotherman Manire, 82, of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Boulevard Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Bedford County, she lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Marcus Manire; her parents, Fletcher and Kitty Smotherman Faulkner; son Thomas Larry Smotherman; brother Edward "Buster" Faulkner; sisters Sara Cook, Temperance Leyhew and Ann Faulkner.
Survivors include her son, Mark Smotherman of Unionville; daughters Hazel Elaine Smitty of Murfreesboro, Peggy Clanton and Marie (William) Dalton, both of Rockvale; brother Aaron Faulkner of Murfreesboro; sisters Frances Lancaster of Murfreesboro and Edna Smith of Shelbyville; and 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Jennings & Ayers Chapel, Murfreesboro

Nancy Petty Jackson, age 49, of Triune died Monday, July 3, 2006, at home. She was a native of Triune and a member of Triune United Methodist Church. Ms. Jackson had worked for Specialty Arms II and was an avid hunter. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Burke Petty. She is survived by her children, Sydney Miller and Joey Jackson; father and stepmother, Sidney James Petty and Maggie Petty, brothers Richard Terry Petty, James Randall Petty and John Michael Petty, grandchildren Cole and Abigail Miller and Parker Shirley; and niece Kelli Neal.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro

Nathan Allen Warren, age 1 month, passed away at his residence in Murfreesboro, Friday, June 30, 2006. He was born in Murfreesboro May 24, 2006.
Nathan was preceded in death by his father, Tony Quintrell. Nathan is survived by is mother, Margaret Ann Warren; sister, Margaret D. Warren; grandfather, Harold Warren of Eagleville; grandmother, Barbara Warren of Murfreesboro; uncles and aunts, Ernie and Diane Warren of Eagleville, Rose and Jackie Beard of Springhill, Barbara and Tim Hill, John Warren, Bonnie and Billy Preston, all of Murfreesboro; cousin, Stephen Warren.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home, Murfreesboro

Mary Etta Romans, age 85, of Rockvale passed away Wednesday, June 28, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was born in Courtland, Alabama, a former employee of Chromalox, a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.
Mrs. Romans was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mary Watson Speegle; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Romans. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard Romans of Rockvale; daughter Shirley (Leonard) Brown of Murray, Ky.; sons Thomas (Joyce) Romans, Gary (Barbara) Romans, Robert (Melody) Romans and Ronnie Romans, all of Murfreesboro, and Willard (Faye) Romans of the Midland community; sister-in-law Rachel Speegle; grandchildren Pam (Tim) Curray, Dere (Scott) Brown, Erek (Dana) Romans, Cindy Romans, Robbie Allen, Michael (Shannon) Romans, Jack Romans, Richard Romans, Daniel and David Romans, all of Murfreesboro, Derek (Debbie) Romans of the Midland community, Rhonda Thomas of McMinnville, Jimmy Romans of West Jefferson, N.C., Tina Burnside of Junction City, Kan., and Sgt. 1st Class Timothy (Nadine) Brown of Athol, Mass.; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Jennings and Ayers, Murfreesboro

Celia Jane McPeek, 73, of Rockvale, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2005, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. A native of Grundy, Virginia, she lived in Rutherford County for the past 20 years. She was a member of the Baptist church and a homemaker.
Mrs. McPeek was preceded in death by her parents, the late John R. and Eveline Justice Wallace. She is survived by her husband, Linton Curtis McPeek Sr.; sons Linton Curtis McPeek Jr. of Rockvale, Johnny McPeek of Deer Park, Texas and Joe Eddie McPeek of Deer Park, Texas; daughters Mary Alice Burgess of Murfreesboro, Anna Mae Cowan of Dayton, Texas and Wanda Sue Blue of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother, Bill Wallace, of Arizona; sisters Crecie Baker of Homecreek, Virginia and Bea Mullins of Kentucky; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Jennings & Ayers Chapel, Murfreesboro

Lela May Hudson Reed, age 85, of Unionville, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 in Shelbyville after an extended illness. Mrs. Reed was a native of Williamson County and was a daughter of the late Lee and Mary Beasley Hudson. She was a homemaker, a former food service employee at Community School and retired from American Can Company in Shelbyville. She was a member of Enon Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Elder W.H. Reed, Jr. of Unionville; daughter Dottie Adcock of Shelbyville; sons Charles Reed of Tullahoma and Curtis Reed of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Annie Ruth Hendrix Vincion, age 88, of the Longview Community of Bedford County, died Sunday evening, June 18, 2006 in Shelbyville after an extended illness. She was a native of Rockvale and was a daughter of the late Richard Thomas and Tidy Ann Maupin Hendrix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gordon Vincion who died in 1980; a daughter, Margaret Sue Vincion who died in 1960; and by a son, Robert Glen Vincion who died in 1981.
Mrs. Vincion is survived by daughters Lillie Ruth Penn of Marysktown, Florida, Ester Marie Hall of Hendersonville, Wilma Jane Myrick of the Longview Community of Bedford County, Linda Lynch of Unionville, Alene Deal of the Hickory Hill Community of Bedford County, and Rebecca Collins of the Longview Community of Bedford County; sisters Grace Hooper of Smyrna, and Alene Brown of Murfreesboro; brother Dave Hendrix of Murfreesboro; 18 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Judy Faye Hill Hobbs, age 57, of Rockvale passed away Friday, June 16, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, she was a former employee of White Stag, a homemaker and a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend.
Mrs. Hobbs was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Hill and Virginia Dyer Hill Lee, stepfather Charles Lee and sister Shirley Darlene Hill. She is survived by her husband, Doyle Dwight Hobbs of Rockvale; and stepbrothers Tony Lee and Frankie Lee, both of Manchester, and Charles Lee of Murfreesboro.
Jennings and Ayers, Murfreesboro

Frankie Lee Johnson Jordan of Murfreesboro died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
She was the daughter of James Vaughter and the late Callie Bell Smith Vaughter and the late Jesse Johson. She was a member of New Life Christian Church.
Survivors include sons Nathaniel (Viola) Jordan Sr. of Eagleville and Anthony C. Jordan of Germany; stepsons Fred L. Jordan of Woodbury, James (Patricia) Jordan of Nashville and Carl Yeargins of Murfreesboro; daughters Marjorie T. Jordan of Murfreesboro, Priscella Jordan of Rockvale and April (Alex) Jordan-Ewing of Rockvale; stepdaughter Katherine (Tony) Fulton of Murfreesboro; brothers William (Margo) Vaughter and Jesse (Emma Vaughter), both of Murfreesboro; sisters Sarah (James) Harding and Mary (Charley) King, both of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Harry Edward Raines, age 77, of Rockvale died Saturday, June 3, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Stella Raines; sons Billy (Debi) Raines and Barry (Judy) Raines; daughters Jean (Billy) Mitchell and Sue (Danny) Kilburn; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brothers Bryant Raines Jr. and Emmitt Raines.

Elaine “Granny” Freeman, age 93, of Eagleville, died Friday, May 26, 2006 in Franklin. She was a native of Bedford County and a daughter of the late William T. and Rebecca Boyce Turner. She was a homemaker, a member of the College Grove Senior Citizens and the Red Hat Society of College Grove. She was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Marie Freeman, and a grandson Ken Freeman.
Mrs. Freeman is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sue Lamb of College Grove; son Walter Freeman, Jr. of the Wheel community; 8 grandchildren: Tyson Freeman, Klaine Freeman, Regina Turnage, George Lamb, Tommy Lamb, Chris Freeman, John Freeman, James Freeman; 15 great grandchildren: Wendy Martin, Cole Freeman, Jody Brannon, Lauren Freeman, Jordan Turnage, Taylor Turnage, Daniel Lamb, Sydney Lamb, Sam Lamb, Blake Freeman, Emma Freeman, Jill McKaney; 2 great-great grandchildren Marcus Martin and Tori Martin.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Mary T. Crick Burns, age 93, of Rockvale died Monday, May 22, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Dallas and Adeline Stem Crick; her first husband of 10 years, Wash Burns; her second husband, W.R. "Bill" Burns, who passed away in 1993; sisters Ailene Goodall, Sarah Jernigan, Fay Haynes and Polly Potts; and brothers Glen Crick, Hillard Crick, Rudolph Potts and Paul Potts. Mrs. Burns is survived by daughter Barbara (Harold) Williams of Murfreesboro; sons Dallas (Pat) Burns of Rockvale and Jimmy (Joyce) Burns of Murfreesboro; sister Lillie Landers of Shelbyville; grandchildren Lynn Goins, Billy Burns, Steven Williams, Kevin Williams, Jimmy Burns, Corley Burns and Paul Burns; step-grandchildren Dawn Todd, Paul Todd, Paul Davenport and Kelia Davenport; 13 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a devout Christian and member of the Rockvale Church of God where she served faithfully in the nursery department for 30 years. A kind and gentle person, her faith and trust in the Lord was a true testimony to all who knew her.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro

Vincent "Vinny" Rasicci, 23, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna. He was a native of Williamson County, but lived most of his life in Rutherford County. He graduated from Blackman High School. Vinny loved to sing, play music and the fellowship with the men's group at New Vision Baptist Church. He will truly be missed by friends and family.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Tracy Bunch; brothers Cody Bunch and Scott Bunch, II; sister Ruby Grace Bunch; and paternal grandparents Jim and Shirley Bunch and maternal grandparents Don and Jane Wilson of Eagleville.

Thomas “Bud” Chick, age 95, of Antioch, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his residence following an extended illness. He was a native of Bedford County and a son of the late Benjamin Thomas and Myrtle Sanders Chick. He was a farmer and a retired mechanic and custodian having worked for many years at the Clover Bottom Developmental Center. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in the Rover community and regularly attended the Wilson Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Chick, Sr.
Survivors include wife Willie Myrtle Chick of Antioch; daughter Barbara Wardlaw of Antioch; son Bill Chick of Antioch; brother Russell Chick of Lebanon; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Mary Frances Claybrooks was born January 15, 1942 in Triune to the late James Arthur Claybrooks and Alma Mary Sheffield Claybrooks. She was the baby of five children, two of whom preceded her in death, Lillie Mae Pitts and Susie Bell Vaughn. Mary accepted Christ under the leadership of the late Elder Henry Clay Osborne at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the choir and served on the Usher Board until her death.
Mary worked for the Lee Company for 21 years until the company relocated to another state. She also did housekeeping and cleaned office buildings.
She leaves to cherish her memory son Carlton Russell Harrison of Franklin; her dog, Amber, as she so often referred to as her little girl; a very devoted sister and brother, Annie L. Osborne of College Grove and Thomas W. Claybrooks of Nashville; aunts Eula Pearl Sheffield and Ada Claybrooks, both of Franklin, and Eva Claybrooks of Triune; two very devoted nieces and a nephew, Bainethic (Nene) Osborne, Marilyn Osborne and Phillip Osborne; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Mary had some very devoted friends who loved her, and she loved them, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Barker and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard and family.
H. Preston Scales & Sons Funeral Home

John Wilson Redmond, age 65, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Nashville. John was a native of Rutherford County. He was a former employee of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a member of Harpeth Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Eagleville Lion’s Club. John was a decorated Army veteran having received two Purple Heart Awards for wounds received during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow Wilson Redmond; two brothers, Jimmy Redmond and Thomas Lorance; and his step-father, Jess Lorance.
Survivors include wife Wanda Williams Redmond of Bell Buckle; daughters Jamey Redmond and Emily Redmond, both of Bell Buckle; a son Chris O’Kain of Bell Buckle; mother Irene Beasley Lorance of Murfreesboro; sisters Virginia Merriman of Shelbyville, Barbara Warrick of the Rover community, Jessie Smotherman of Eagleville, and Betty Johnson of Smyrna; brothers Herbert Redmond of Murfreesboro and Larry Redmond of the Rover community; grandchildren Acoei Richardson and Jordan Wilson Redmond.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Robert Edward "Bob" Blackwell, age 78, of the Holt's Corner community of Rutherford County passed away at home Monday, May 1, 2006, after an extended illness.
He was born on December 17, 1927 to the late Milton Thomas Blackwell Sr. and Annie Mary Brittain Blackwell and was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Mr. Blackwell was also preceded in death by special first cousins, Lillian Blackwell (Rob) Stammer and Tom (Ella) Blackwell. He was a 1945 graduate of Forrest High School and assumed responsibility of his father's dairy and farm operation in Rutherford County where he actively farmed for more than 60 years. Mr. Blackwell had a special place in his heart for children. He will always be remembered for his wit, good sense of humor and loving devotion to family and friends.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Louise Haynes Blackwell, and daughter Marianne Haynes Blackwell, both of Holt's Corner. He is also survived by brother Milton T. (Nita) Blackwell Jr. of Chapel Hill and special cousin Embree (Jean) Blackwell Sr. of College Grove. Mr. Blackwell adored all of his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Albert Lawrence Haynes, age 67, of Cornersville died Monday evening, May 1, 2006, at his home.
He was born in Bedford County and was raised in Marshall County near Chapel Hill. He was the son of the late Roy Houston and Carrie Beatrice Plyant Haynes.
He was a 1958 graduate of Forrest High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He was a Vietnam veteran and served his country in the U.S. Navy. After Vietnam he returned to complete his education, graduating from Martin College in Pulaski and completing his education at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
He was a member of the Cornersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen from 1973 until 1987, serving over the years as alderman, city recorder, city judge, vice mayor and, from 1980 until 1987, as mayor. He retired from Huntsville Hospital in 2003 after 35 years as a medical technologist. He was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society of Medical Technologists. He was a member of the Cornersville First Baptist Church where he served as deacon, pianist and, until his recent illness, teacher of the Adult Men's Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Dean Haynes. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sarah Dunnivant Haynes of Cornersville; daughter Carrie Haynes (Tommy) King of Columbia; son Larry Haynes of Cornersville; brothers William H. (Frances) Haynes of Eagleville, Morris (Gerrell) Haynes of Shelbyville and John R. (Frances) Haynes of Murfreesboro; grandson Brandon Lawrence Haynes; granddaughter Gabriel Elizabeth King; and stepgrandson Tony Scrivner. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Ralph J. Borrell, age 50, of Eagleville, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006. He was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 27, 1955 and was a son of the late Isabella and Ralph Joseph Borrell, Sr. He was a mortgage loan officer working for United Funding Group of Brentwood.
Survivors include wife Melanie Borrell of Eagleville; step-daughter Courtney Simon of Eagleville; daughter Allison Borrell, age 9, of Eagleville; son Chandler Borrell, age 6, of Eagleville; and sister Lisa Borrell Baley of Memphis; and niece Jessica Braley.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.

Mary Dougherty Shell, age 87, of Athens, Georgia died Wednesday, April 27, 2006. She was born in Jackson County, Georgia to the late Wurthy and Alma Matthews Williamson. She married Eugene B. "Doc" Dougherty and raised two children in Nicolson, Georgia, where she and her husband lived for more than 30 years before his death in 1965.
She later married Walter Shell of Perry, Georgia and made her home there until his death in 1993. After the death of her second husband she moved to Rockvale and lived close to her daughter until her return to Athens, Georgia.
A gracious lady with a delightful attitude, she found joy in each day of her life. She was kind and warm with a great sense of humor and made lifelong friends everywhere she lived. She was an inspiration to friends and family and will be dearly missed.
In addition to her husbands, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Richardson, and a grandson, Chuck Burns.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Charles Burns of Rockvale; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Lynne Doughtery of Athens, Georgia; a brother, Horace Williamson of Columbia, South Carolina; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Mary Jane Stem Spry, age 86, died Thursday, April 20, 2006. She leaves behind her best friend and husband, Earl Spry. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Myrtle Stem; two brothers, Marion and Richard Spry.
Mary Jane was a graduate of Eagleville High School, attended MTSU and graduated from Vanderbilt Nursing School. She practiced nursing at Vanderbilt for 34 years. She was an active member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing, crocheting and tending to her flower garden. She was a wonderful seamstress, cook, a devoted mother and caregiver to all. The love of her life was Earl.
She is survived by her children, Betty Jane (Jack) Elder, Ed Spry and George Spry; grandchildren, Steffany Daniel, Heather (Kevin) Carswell, Christine (Patrick) Stearns, Tate (Brooke) Elder, Jennifer Spry, Adam (Dana) Spry, John Spry and Emily (Jason) Hedrick; six great grandchildren, Luke, Jackson, Lauren, Katherine, Cadee and Abbey.
Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, Nashville

William F. "Bill" Morgan, age 88, of Rockvale, died Friday, April 21, 2006 in Murfreesboro.
He was a native of Rutherford County and was a son of the late Thomas Monroe and Evie Frances Campbell Morgan. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army serving during World War II. Mr. Morgan was a retired fireman working at both Arnold Engineering and Development Center and Stewart Air Force Base. He also was a retired refrigeration mechanic having worked for Rutherford County Co-op Creamery, Murfreesboro Dairy Equipment Company and Kays Ice Cream Company. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward Morgan who died in 2004.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frankie K. Morgan of Rockvale; daughters, Billie Faye (Larry) Johns of Shelbyville, Elizabeth (John) Elizondo of Roswell, New Mexico; daughter-in-law Gail Morgan of Rockvale; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Sylvia Ann Lynch, age 48, of Belfast, Tennessee, died Friday, April 21, 2006 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
She was a native of Bedford County and a daughter of Sam B. and Jessie N. Lynch. Ms. Lynch was a disabled factory worker having worked at Empire Pencil Company. She was preceded in death by a brother, Andy Lynch and two sisters, Betty Cline and Martha Parker.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Caldwell Brown of Shelbyville; son Herman “Buddy” Caldwell of Shelbyville; parents Sam B. and Jessie N. Lynch of Unionville; sisters Linda Childers of Shelbyville, Connie Reed of Shelbyville, Rita Sanders of Unionville; brothers Eddie Stacy of Unionville, Buster Stacy of Shelbyville; and three grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Randall Eugene Walker, age 47, of Rockvale, died Friday, April 21, 2006, at his residence.
He was a Baptist minister and a member of River Rock Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran and had worked for Delfield Company for 17 years, and coached baseball for 15 to 18 year old boys and girls softball.
Survivors include his wife, Maylene Vaughn Walker; daughters Erica Jaye Potter of Brighton and Shelly Krieger of Rockvale; sons Randall Eugene Walker II and Calvin Thomas Simpson, both of Atoka; parents James and Bertha Walker of Munford; sisters Myra Leigh Walker of Munford and Christine Lynn Billings of Burlison; four grandsons and four granddaughters.

Donald Flippo, age 62, of Chapel Hill, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in Shelbyville.
He was a native of Bedford County and was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Chapel Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Gordon Flippo and his mother, Lacy Bell Francis Flippo Kelley.
Survivors include his wife O’Gene Brown Flippo of Chapel Hill; daughters Shirley Anne Hinson of Culleopk, Rebecca Lynn Marlin of Unionville, Polly Fay Gregory of Trenton; sons Grady Lee Flippo of Chapel Hill, Donald Ray Flippo of Shelbyville; half-sisters Mary Lou Kelley and Patsy Flippo; half-brothers Mack Kelley and Billy Gene Flippo; and four grandchildren
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Louise King Smith, age 78, of Murfreesboro died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Cannon County, she lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Mahalie King; a brother, Carl Edward King; and a sister, Edith Vickers. She is survived by her husband, Billy Guy Smith of Murfreesboro; daughters Linda (Jimmy) Skinner of Eagleville and Sherry (Todd) Dockery of Jacksonville, Fla., grandchildren Michelle (Darrell) Huffman and Todd Gordon Dockery III; and great-grandchildren Tate and Mahaley Huffman.
Jennings and Ayers, Murfreesboro

Joseph Christian Hoehne, age 20, of Murfreesboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. A native of Davidson County, he lived most of his life in Warren county and attended Maryville College. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church.
Joseph is survived by his parents, Eric Carl (Cheryl) Hoehne of Rockvale and Leigh Ann Ramsey (Joe) Tilley of Murfreesboro; grandparents James and Mildred Ramsey of Murfreesboro, Vera Best of Nashville and Frances Hoehne of Sevier County; a brother, Joseph Michael Hill of La Vergne; nieces Lily and Kimberly Hill of LaVergne; sisters Heather Marie Tilley and Tiffany Denise Tilley of Murfreesboro; and uncles Jimmy Ramsey and Paul Hoehne.
Jennings & Ayers, Murfreesboro

Mack Osburn, 83, of Murfreesboro and Triune, died April 8, 2006. A native of Williamson County, he was the son of the late Mary Virginia McMurray Osburn and Leslie Wilson Osburn. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nell Davis Osburn, and his sister, Mary Louise Benson.
Mr. Osburn graduated from Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., in 1940. He served as a 1st Lieutenant and was a decorated B-24 pilot during World War II in the South Pacific with the 380th Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force. He received his bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering in 1950 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a lifelong farmer and was employed as Williamson County highway superintendent for 12 years, and retired as a highway maintenance engineer with the state of Tennessee. He was a charter member of the Nolensville Lions Club and a member of the Williamson County Court.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Wright Osburn of Murfreesboro; sons Nally (Lynda) Osburn of Davidson, N.C., Tally (Magda) Osburn of Arrington, Tenn., Gary (Ruth) Osburn of Triune and Bobby Osburn of Franklin; stepchildren Taylor Wright, Wayne (Creeda) Wright, Randy (Regina) Wright, Steve (Kim) Wright, David Wright, Ann (Dale) Wright Tarpley and Richard (Teresa) Woods, all of Murfreesboro; and Jimmy (Kimberly) Wright of Knoxville; grandchildren Michael Osburn, Kristen Osburn, Kaitlen Osburn, Sara Osburn, Katherine Osburn, Mark Osburn, Claire Osburn, Davis Osburn; 19 stepgrandchildren and one step-great-grandson.

Carl L. Harvey Jr., 80, of Unionville, died Sunday, April 9, 2006. He was born in Statesville and was the son of the late Carl L. Harvey Sr. and Pauline Smith Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Evelyn Lannon Harvey, in 1997. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and was a maintenance supervisor at MTSU. He is survived by his wife, Janice W. Harvey of Unionville; a son, Kenny (Linda) Harvey of Goodlettsville; daughters Dianne (Don) hall of Murfreesboro and Annette (Charles) Byrd of Nashville; stepchildren Randall (Dawn) Boyce of Shelbyville, Roger (Rebecca) Boyce and Becky Sanders of Unionville; three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and brothers Howell (Betty) Harvey of Waverly, Forrest (Virginia) Harvey of Monroe, La., and David (Joanne) Harvey of Lebanon.

Woodrow Edward Medlock, age 93, of Murfreesboro, died at his residence on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. He was a native of Paris, Tenn. in Henry County.
Woodrow was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a devoted friend to all. He was a pastor and teacher for more than 70 years and was the founder and pastor of Jesus Way of Life Church.
He performed weddings, funerals and baptized the multi-thousands. He was a humble man who was never too busy or too tired, or the hour too late to go to someone on need.
He was a frequent visitor to jails, prisons and hospitals, as many as five times in one day, locally, and in other counties and states. He and his wife, Ruth, went on a mission trip to the poverty-stricken side of Jamaica.
A multitalented person who held certificates in insurance, real estate, auctioneer, and reflexology, he was a gifted motivational speaker. But his greatest desire was preaching God's word. His one last wish was to reach out to someone lost and facing eternity without Jesus.
In his early days, he preached at Powells Chapel and Westvue Baptist Church, and afternoons at Patterson, Wayside, Mt. Carmel, New Hope and Hoover's Gap. He was pastor of Bellwood Baptist Church and Christian Academy for 40 years. He donated the land and was administrator at the beginning of Good Shepherd's Children's Home.
He was a pastor in Bedford County before returning to Murfreesboro, where he organized Jesus Way of Life Church and met at Rucker Chapel for two years before moving to 2022 East. Main Street, where the members purchased the church and fellowship hall. Brother Medlock was a friend, and a pastor who served well day or night, regardless of the hour. He was a mountain of a man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ode and Pearl Chandler Medlock; son Carl Medlock; sisters Matilda Medlock Kelton and Willie Vona Medlock; great-grandchildren Raven Star and Steven Heckler; and stepson Steve Cole.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Templeton Cole Medlock; son Woody Medlock and his wife Kathy; daughters Mary Underwood and her husband James, and Sally Brown and her husband Roger; grandchildren Joann Johnson and her husband David, Bubba Medlock and his wife Kate, Lydia Kelly, Josh and Thomas Underwood, Christy Bond and her husband, Shannon Heckler and her husband, Steve, and Brittany and Ashley Brown; four step-grandchildren, Crystal, Rick and Justin McCullough and Ashley Cole; 10 great-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren.

Evelyn Smith Barrett, 99, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006, at Boulevard Terrace. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Concord Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James "Jim" Smith and Savannah Rutledge Smith; husband Laymon Lee Barrett; sons J.W. Barrett and Laymon Lee Barrett Jr.; daughters Lorene Barrett and Mary Frances Carlton; brothers Fred, Thomas, James Alfort, Willard and Jessie Smith; sisters Florence Davis, Savannah Smith, Alice Williams, Mamie Bucy and Estelle Jacobs.
She is survived by daughter Earlene McDaniel of Eagleville; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Ruby Stem Lamb, age 86, of the Rover community of Bedford County died Saturday, March 11, 2006 in Nashville. A homemaker and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hatton Lamb, who died in 2004. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Vaughn of Eagleville; a son, the Rev. Thomas "Tom" Lamb of the Rover community; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Trout of Chapel Hill; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Clifford Henning Hughes, age 86, of Clanton, Alabama, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Brookwood Medical Center. Born Wednesday, March 19, 1919 in Tennessee, his was the son of the late David Henning and the late Dovie Domembreum.
He worked as a Terminal Manager.
Mr. Hughes is survived by two daughters, JoAnn (Judge J.O.) Bond of Lebanon, Mary (Tim) Linderman of Clanton, Alabama; a son Dr. William (Vickie) Hughes of Decatur, Alabama; eight grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home, Clanton, Alabama

Owen "Shorty" Ross, 83, of the Rockvale Community, died Saturday, March 4, 2006. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert Burton and Mattie Vera Victory Ross.
Mr. Ross is survived by a son, Jimmy Wayne (Ovie) Ross of Nashville; daughters Evelyn (Wayne) Lamb of the Link Community and Pamela (Ronnie) Grasham of Rossville, Georgia, brothers Robert Ross Jr. of Murfreesboro and George Dudley Ross of Seattle, Washington, sisters Gracie Hall of Gladeville, Christine Davis of La Vergne, Louise Henley of Smyrna and Faye Fusting of Smyrna; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Matuszewich, Misty Yealock, Melissa Phillips, Barbara Duran, Timberly, Jason, Dalton and Addie Ross and Danielle and Tyler Grasham; two step-grandchildren, Wesley Lamb and Renee Emrick; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ross was a member of the Midland Baptist Church and a retired farmer and carpenter. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Bell Ross, who died in 2003.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Sylvia Ann Morton, age 69, of Rockvale died Thursday, March 2, 2006. She was a native of Rockvale and the daughter of the late John D. and Frankie Nance Pinkerton.
She is survived by her husband, James J. Morton Sr.; daughter Jackie Bond of Murfreesboro; sons James J. Morton Jr. of Eagleville and Timothy Pinkerton Morton and Paul Morton, both of Murfreesboro; brother John Pinkerton of Rockvale; sisters Jane Bray of Amelia Island, Florida, and Judy Reynolds of Brentwood; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
She was a member of the Old Lebanon United Methodist Church and retired from Nissan.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Minnie Clark Haynes, age 80, of the Triune Community of Williamson County, died Monday, February 20, 2006 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Haynes was a native of Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Cecil and Drucillia Averitt Clark. She was a homemaker and a member of the Triune Methodist Church. Mrs. Haynes was preceded in death by her husband, John Frank Haynes who died in 1992.
She is survived by: daughters, Eva Haynes McClendon of Triune, Shirley Ann Haynes of Triune; sons, Hugh Haynes of Troy, Alabama, Bobby Haynes of Triune; sister, Mrs. Eva Clark of Chapel Hill; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Lillian Lewis Lawrence, age 93, of Chapel Hill, died Friday, February 17, 2006. Mrs. Lawrence was a native of Warren County and the daughter of the late Tivis and Cora Nunley Lewis. Mrs. Lawrence was the widow of the late Thomas H. Lawrence Jr., the founder and co-owner of Lawrence Funeral Home. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Thomas H. and Lynne Lawrence III of Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Thomas H. Lawrence IV of Hernando, Mississippi, Kevin Lawrence of Collierville, Nathan Lawrence of Collierville, and Michelle Lawrence of Collierville.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Pauline “Polly” Johnson Sanford, age 83, of Triune, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 16, 2006 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Sanford was a native of Dunlap, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late John B. and Jenny Moffitt Johnson. She was a homemaker and was retired after 20 years of service as a diet clerk for Williamson County Hospital. Mrs. Sanford was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Warner Sanford, who died in 2004, and by a son, James Granville Sanford, who died in 1998.
She is survived by: sons, Charles B. Sanford of Nolensville, John W. Sanford of College Grove; daughter, Karen L. Hatcher of the Flat Creek Community of Williamson County; sisters, Mrs. Jewell Lewis of Chattanooga, Mrs. Vestral May Cunningham of Chattanooga; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

James R. Shipman, age 81, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at his home in Chapel Hill after an extended illness. Mr. Shipman was a native of Columbus, North Carolina and was a son of the late William and Margaret Priest Shipman. He retired after 20 years of service in the United States Navy having served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Shipman also retired as an assistant regional manager for the General Services Administration for the United States Federal Government. He was also very active in the Walking Horse Industry having owned and showed many Walking Horses. Mrs. Shipman was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Norton Shipman who died in 1992; a daughter, Margaret Chapman; sister, Virginia Tomaso; brother, Elmer Shipman; and grandson, Staff Sgt. Todd Edward Nunes who was killed in 2004 while serving in Iraq.  He is survived by: daughters, Barbara Nunes of Chapel Hill, Mary Catherine Shipman of Vienna, Virginia; son, Clyde R. Shipman of Newbern, North Carolina; brothers, William Shipman of Grotten, Connecticut, Rev. Francis Shipman of Timmonsville, South Carolina; one grandson, Brian Nunes; and four great grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

Jerry Lee Burns, age 66, of Rockvale, died Monday, February 6, 2006 after a brief illness. He was a native of Rockvale and the son of the late Thomas P. "Doc" and Vera Looney Burns.
He is survived by his wife, Deniese Caldwell Burns of Rockvale; daughters Lisa (Greg) Batey of Lascassas, Ronda (Nelson) Vaughter of Rockvale, and Jennifer (Derek) Schmitz of Millersville; sons Barry Burns of Rockvale, John (Beth) of Murfreesboro, and B.J. Burns of Rockvale; sister Sarah Burns (Kenneth) Frizzell of Murfreesboro; and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Burns was a member of the Rockvale Church of God. He was a graduate of Rockvale High School and a 30-year member of the Rockvale Ruritan Club. He was the owner and operator of Burns Motor Company.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro

Terry Wayne White, age 56, of Unionville, died Friday, February 3, 2006 in Shelbyville. He was a native of Marshall County and a son of the late Joe Edward and Mary Christine Blackwell White. He was a retired construction worker and attended the Shelbyville Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Woodson, who died in 2005 and two brothers, Charlie White, who died in 1991 and Bobby Joe White who died in 2005.
He is survived by his wife Patricia M. White of Unionville; daughters, Barbara Mooneyham of Shelbyville, Sheila White of Chattanooga; son Terry Woodson of St. Paul, Minnesota; sisters Frances Hawkins of Upland, California, Martha Alarcon of Quito Ecuador, Sandra Whitney of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, Remona Moon of the Haskins Chapel community, Donna Ledford of Chapel Hill; brother Dorris White of the Haskins Chapel community.
Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill

James Donald "Donnie" Pinkston, age 63, of Murfreesboro died Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, he was a farmer and former owner of Crescent Market and Midland Market. He was a former Rutherford County commissioner for the Seventh District. He was a member of Midland Baptist Church. Mr. Pinkston was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby E. Williams Pinkston. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ogles Pinkston of Murfreesboro; father Sammie L. Pinkston of Rockvale; sons and daughters-in-law Jeffrey and Michele Pinkston of Murfreesboro and Michael and Shelly Pinkston of the Midland Community; sister Gloria (James) Farris of Rockvale; and grandchildren Spencer, Lindsey, Matthew and Sarah.

Buford Christopher, age 65, of Arrington died Saturday, January 28, 2006. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Pete and Thelma Williams Christopher. Mr. Christopher was worked for Maxwell Feed Mill. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by son Buford Christopher Jr.; daughters Regina Stephens and Tina Lovvorn; brothers Wesley and John Turney Christopher; sisters Lorene Blanks, Betty Tucker, Dorothy Christopher; and three grandchildren.

Timothy Fritz Turner, age 56, of San Antonio, Texas, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He was born in Hamburg, Germany to Kurt Karl and Dorothy Ahrens Weber on April 23, 1949. Tim was the kindest, most courteous and helpful person, he worked for Siemens for 21 years as a field service repairman of Bio-Medical Equipment and served for ten years in the US Army as a transportation specialist. He was skilled in electricity, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical maintenance and completely remodeled his home. Tim was well traveled, traveling all over Europe, Asia, Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico and all 50 United States. He was a volunteer at PBS and an active member of the San Antonio Museum of Art and the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, He loved all outdoor activities and was restoring a 1923 Model T.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John W. Turner. He is survived by his wife of 29 years. Judy Carol Turner; parents, Karl Kurt and Dorothy Weber; mother-in-law, Alma F. Turner of Rover, Tennessee.

Elmer Herman Jr., age 57, of Murfreesboro died Friday, January 13, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mr. Herman was born in Cannon County. He lived all his life in Rutherford County. He retired from International Paper Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maggie Herman; a sister, Virginia Herman; a grandson, William McElroy. He is survived by his wife, Mary Darnelle Pendergrast Herman of Murfreesboro; daughters Monica McElroy and Beth Boyles, both of Murfreesboro; brother Buford Herman of Christiana; sister Dean Mathis of Rockvale; two grandchildren, Matthew and K.W. Voyles.

Paul Mason King, age 66, of Murfreesboro died Friday, January 13, 2006, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, he was owner and publisher of Tennessee Outdoor News Magazine. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Bryan and Velma Lee King, and a brother, Ed Berry. He is survived by sons Richard King of Greenville, SC, Paul King Jr. of Atlanta, John King of Los Angeles and Steve King of Elberton, Georgia; daughter Shelley King Ingram of Bishop, Georgia; brothers Joe King and Charlie King, both of Eagleville, Richard King of Almaville, Bob King of Unionville, David King of Niota, TN, and Phillip King of Temple Terrace, Florida; sister Charlotte King Ralston of Eagleville; eleven grandchildren.
Jennings and Ayers Chapel, Murfreesboro

Elizabeth McDaniel Dyer, age 89, of DeLand, Florida, died Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab Center. Ms. Dyer lived in Eagleville before moving to DeLand in 2000. She retired as a bookkeeper for Horton Utilities in Chapel Hill and was a longtime member of the Eagleville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include daughter Betty Ettinger of Maitland, Florida; stepson W.H. Dyer Jr. of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Patricia Jane Ward, age 64, of Murfreesboro died Thursday, January 5, 2006. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Betty Kerkow Dykes. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Cochran. Mrs. Ward was a customer-service representative with Paulo Products. She is survived by a daughter Andrea (Mike) Edwards of Rockvale; grandchildren Ashley Cochran of Woodbury, Amy Cochran and Josh Edwards, both of Rockvale, and Melissa Edwards of Murfreesboro.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Laura Bell Reburn, age 91, died Sunday, January 1, 2006, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A native of Morganfield, Kentucky, she was a homemaker, a member or the Eastern Star and a member of Grace Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Hiram and Mary Sue Nelson Miller, her husband William Bruce Reburn and a son William Chester Reburn. She is survived by sons, Wayne Reburn of Murfreesboro, Charles Reburn of Sturges, Kentucky, and Willis Reburn of Morganfield; daughter, Ann Reburn Brown of Eagleville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jerry Wayne Baxter, age 58, of Murfreesboro died Friday, December 30, 2005 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. A native of Rutherford County, he was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church and a graduate of Rockvale High School. He retired in 2000 from the Murfreesboro Fire Department as a driver. He was a county commissioner of Rutherford County and a member of the Rutherford County Road Commission. He had served on the Advisory Board of Bank of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey A. Baxter, and brothers Charles Ray and Horace Baxter.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Marilyn Mott Baxter; sons Troy Baxter and Tyler Baxter, both of Murfreesboro; daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Ryan Brewer of Lascassas; his mother, Rachel Victory Baxter of Murfreesboro; brothers Eddie, Dorris and John Baxter, all of Murfreesboro; sisters Connie Reed of Murfreesboro and Rhonda Harris of Shelbyville; and grandson Brian Williams of Murfreesboro.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel

Eva Ford Calfee, age 97, a long time resident of Colonial Colony South, Daytona Beach, Florida, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 in Florida. Mrs. Calfee was born in Eagleville and moved to Daytona Beach in 1951 from Nashville. She retired in 1976 after 19 years as a secretary in the Registrar's office at Mary Karl Vocational School which became Daytona Beach Community College. She cherished her family most of all and enjoyed basketball, gardening and giving and receiving "Granny Hugs" from her grandchildren. Mrs. Calfee was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and a wonderful witness to many of her Christian faith.
Survivors are her son, Larry Ford of Daytona Beach, Florida; sister Mrs. Sue Johnson of Nashville; two granddaughters; and five great grandchildren..
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

Roscoe "Whack" Perrell Jr., age 78, of Unionville, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at his home. Mr. Perrell was a native of Rutherford County and was a son of the late Roscoe and Mary Sue Maupin Perrell. He was a member of the Eagleville Baptist Church and was a retired heavy equipment operator and farmer. Mr. Perrell was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Perrell Lester Lorance, and by a brother, George Phillip Perrell.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline White Perrell of Unionville; a daughter, Hazel Teresa Perrell Jenkins of Greenville, Kentucky; sons Roscoe Stephen Perrell of Unionville and Kenneth Edward Perrell of Jackson, Arkansas; sisters Bessie Lee Mosley of Eagleville, Margaret Perrell Ryan of Eagleville, Anita Perrell Hargrove of Eagleville, Jane Perrell Shelton of Eagleville, Shirley Perrell Crick of Eagleville and Polly Perrell Riggan of Lebanon; a brother, John Perrell of Nolensville; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapel Hill

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