Obituaries

Sara Pearl Washburn Markum, age 95 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. A native of Decatur, AL, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Zora Henderson Washburn. Mrs. Markum was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade "Red" Markum, brothers, Ray and Lewis Washburn, and sisters, Ruby...

James Michael Gregory of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026. Jim was 85 years old. He will be laid to rest in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221, on August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm.

Born in Lakeland, Florida, Jim retired as a Senior Chief in...

Robert "Bobby" Neal Vaughn, age 61 of Charlotte, TN, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.

Bobby fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He fought hard, never gave up, and faced each day with determination. He wanted more than anything to beat that beast, but in the...

Bobby Howard Jones
April 26, 1939 - August 1, 2026

"May I arrive where means of grace cease and I need no more to fast, pray, weep, watch where is no grief, sorrow, sin, death where is personal completeness; But there I shall be near thee dwell with my family, stand in thy presence chamber, be an heir of thy...

Crystal Dawn Bass Reddick, age 48 of Erin, TN, passed away August 7, 2026 in Nashville, TN with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from...

Frank Alexander Waugh, beloved father, stepfather, husband, Scout-Leader and mentor departed this life for his eternal home on August 3, 2026.

Frank was born on October 7, 1944 to Frank Merritt Waugh and Irma Waugh in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he spent his formative years growing up and delivering papers...

Jewel Dean Parchman, affectionately known as "Deanie", entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service was at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home in Erin, TN. The family received friends from 11:00am until the hour of service Saturday...

Sharon Farmer, age 90 of Erin, TN, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her residence.

Sharon was born in Marquette, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula on January 11, 1936, daughter to the late John and Lucille DeSautelle.

She married George McNerney, who passed away in 1977, leaving three children from that...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Katherine Ann Hoffman of Erin, Tennessee on July 30, 2026, at the age of 71.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Kelly Hoste, Cory (Kris) Lawrence, and Katie (Brandon) Rumfelt; her beautiful grandchildren, David, Kayla, Cassie, Lane,...

Frank Edward Franklin, age 80 of Smyrna, died Friday, August 7, 2026. He was a native of Rutherford County, and was a preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Franklin; parents Frank M. Franklin and Drusilla Haithcock Franklin; grandson, Benjamin Sterling.

Mr. Franklin was a member of Florence Baptist Church and was...

Mrs. Choy Vongpanya, age 99, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away with her family by her side Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born in Laos to the late Oune and Kham Vongpanya. Mrs. Vongpanya was a homemaker and loved being with her family. She was a member of and involved with Wat Lao Buddharam Temple.

Mrs. Vongpanya...

Alan Kerry Bridges, 43, a resident of Hohenwald, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his home.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Nebo Cemetery with Phil Mash officiating.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Maury County Animal Shelter,...