Obituaries

Ms. Carolyn Williams, age 83, of Rockvale, TN passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Willie Floyd and Grace Williams. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Rockvale High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU in 1964 in English and Physical Education. Carolyn played...

Donnie Marvin Watkins, 52, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM at Glenwood Cemetery with Steven Jones officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Oakes...

Harold Harper Hackett passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on January 20, 1935, in Smith County, Tennessee.

Harold was a lifelong member of Laguardo Baptist Church. After completing his education at Lebanon High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1963. In 1997, Harold...

Ms. Judith Gaye "Judy" Holley, 70, of Pulaski died March 10, 2026, at her home.

Ms. Holley was born July 7, 1955, in Giles County. She was a proud graduate of Beech Hill High School and attended Columbia State College. She worked at Maremont Gabriel, Dr. Kenneth Webb's office, Cook's Pest Control, Johnson...

Mr. Michael Dean Cockrell, 80, of Pulaski died March 6, 2026.

Mr. Cockrell was born Nov. 5, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash., and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He retired from Memphis Fire Department after 33 years of dedicated service....

Mr. Donald Gene Crane, 78, of Lawrenceburg died March 6, 2026, at Elk River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Crane was born April 8, 1947, in Pulaski and was a loving husband and proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a 1965 graduate of Giles County High School and a graduate of Tennessee...

Steve Rayburn Secrest, 83, patriarch of his beloved and devoted family, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Brown and Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating. Burial...

Barbara Turner, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was a native of Carroll County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Johnny and Maureen Bost Younger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, William (Bill) John Turner, and a sister, Martha...

Dr. John Hodge Jones, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. He was born February 17, 1937, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to McKinley Hobart Jones and Martha Tomlinson Jones.

John was a devoted father, grandfather, educator, and servant of his community. He loved his family...

Merle Rose Frazier Alcorn was born on June 26, 1959, and passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 66.

Rose is the daughter of the late Alvis Taylor Hutchinson and Sylvia Kindt Hutchinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Alcorn.

Rose will be lovingly...

Clarice Eloise Allen White, 77, resident of Columbia, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born October 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clay Allen and the late Catherine Matthews Allen. On December 12, 2005 she married James Fry "Jimmy" White, who preceded her in death on March...

Mr. Harold Eralso Searcy, age 74 of Portland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at Tri Star Portland Emergency Room in Portland, Tennessee. Harold was born on July 5th, 1951 in White House, Tennessee to the late Harold Eralso Searcy and Laura Broaderick Somerville.

Harold was a proud alumnus of East...

Susan Elaine Staggs Ford, age 67, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Williamsport Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 11:00 AM -...

Anna Armstrong Coile Durham died Saturday, March 7, 2026 surrounded by several members of her immediate family. Born May 28, 1928 in Knoxville, Anna was the daughter of Grace Anna Armstrong Coile of Knoxville and Eugene Leland Coile of Greeneville. Along with her parents, Anna was loved into adulthood by her two...

Jimmy E. Hopkins, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 93. Born on March 22, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee, Jimmy lived a life full of purpose and love.

For 36 years, Jimmy dedicated himself to the Ford Glass Plant, where...

Bobbie Jean Hunt, age 95 of Lebanon, passed away March 5th, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray Carlton Hunt and Ruby Lee Malone Hunt. Ms. Hunt is survived by her cousins and friends.

Bobbie Jean was a graduate of Lebanon High School, earning...

Sherri Michele Sharp, born November 3, 1964, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She made her home in Caledonia, Michigan, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, friendship, and love.

Sherri was the devoted wife of Frank Werner and the beloved daughter of Jerry and Barbara Sharp of Hendersonville,...

Matilda Rose Davis, affectionately known as "Maddie," left this world on February 28, 2026, at the tender age of 5. She graced the world with her light on December 3, 2020.

Throughout her time with us, Maddie was a living testament to resilience. In defiance of medical predictions that suggested her life would be...

Joanne Rush Watts, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Born on July 26, 1951, in Washington, Pennsylvania, she was 74 years old at the time of her passing.

Joanne leaves behind her beloved husband, Franklin D. Watts, Jr., and their...

Chong Howell, a beloved wife and mother, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 69. Born on December 19, 1956, in South Korea, Chong embodied the spirit of love and dedication throughout her life.

As a loving wife for 44 years, she stood by her husband, John Howell,...

Danny Harold Walker, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee on July 5, 1949, Danny was the son of the late W.A. and Mable Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Walker, and his...

Jeremy Trammel, age 46, of Portland, suddenly passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1979, in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Jeremy graduated from Gallatin High School in the Class of 1997. Jeremy devoted his life to his family. He was a very caring and attentive husband and father....

Larissa Ann Dills, age 50 of White Bluff, TN, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was employed by the State of Tennessee Treasury Department for 32 years. She enjoyed travelling and singing with the Community Choir and the Book Club. She also enjoyed cooking. She had a...

Donald E. Durham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 6, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on February 7, 1936, in Cottontown, Tennessee, Donald lived a life full of love, hard work, and cherished memories.

Donald dedicated over...

Mrs. Beverly Jean Garner, 73, of Pulaski died March 5, 2026, at NHC Scott in Lawrenceburg.

Mrs. Garner was born Feb. 28, 1953, in Nashville and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She had a deep love for nature and could often be found tending to her garden and planting flowers. Camping trips and...

Mr. David Louis St. Hilaire, 72, of Prospect died March 3, 2026, at Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital.

Mr. St. Hilaire was born Aug. 11, 1953, in Faribault, Minn., to Robert Louis and Emily St. Hilaire. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After the service, he became a park ranger, a school custodian and...

Lillian Evelyn Tanner Nation, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on September 22, 1929, in Houston County to Willie E. Tanner and Pearl Grace Lyle Tanner.

Evelyn grew up in Tennessee Ridge and graduated from Erin High School in 1947. She went on to Secretarial...

Randall C. Turner, age 85 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was a native of Owensboro, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Turner and Inez Berry Cox.

Mr. Turner was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired Truckdriver with Sadler Brothers...

Abby Love Ramsay, age 16, went to be with her Savior on March 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Abby was born on September 20, 2009, in Qingdao, China. She later returned with her family to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 2015. Abby grew up in Murfreesboro and was known for her kindness, creativity, and...

Sandra "Sandy" Lanell Harrison, age 74, of Hopkinsville, KY and formerly of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Sandy was born April 18, 1951 in Port Arthur, TX to the late Landell Moises Goulas and Nellie Pearl Shields.

Sandy is...

William "Bill" Hall Poland, Sr., 81 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at home with his family. Born on November 15th, 1944, in Hopkinsville, KY to Hugh Reid Poland, Sr. and Mamie Stidham Poland, Bill was a dedicated lawyer and a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Teri Lynn Frank was born and raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita High School South. She worked as a grocery cashier, a health aide, and for 13 years she managed the domestic's department at Walmart. She retired from Walmart in 2016. Teri was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed water...

Homer Allen Carter was born May 3, 1938. He went to be with Jesus on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie, of 66 years; sons Randy, Beany (Cheryl); six grandchildren Robert (Audrá), Katherine...

Billie Ruth Nanney, age 75, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Clarksville, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

There was a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bishop Darrell Cravath officiating. An...

Ethel Joann Jarman, age 88 of Clarksville, TN, passed away at her home on February 25, 2026.

Joann was born to Noel Weatherford and Mary Jo Green in Stewart County, TN on February 20, 1938.

There was a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1 PM at McReynolds-Nave & Larson funeral home, with...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Beverly Joyce Killebrew, 82 of Clarksville, TN. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Celebration of life was held Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Ron...

James Hogan, Jr., age 89 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 8, 1936 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He was the son of Marvin James Hogan and Earthel (Patsy) Rye Hogan, who both preceded him in death. James proudly served in the US Army from...

Darlene Marjorie Francisco, a beloved member of her family, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 82. She was born on March 16, 1943, in Marquette, Michigan. Darlene's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family, her deep faith, and her service to...

Martha Nell Mayfield, age 91, of Cunningham, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Ramsey officiating. Burial followed at Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received...

Vernon Hiram O'Quinn, Jr., a dedicated service member and beloved family man, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born on November 10, 1948, in Homerville, Georgia, son of Vernon Hiram O'Quinn, Sr. and Georgia Thelma Dampier O'Quinn, who both preceded him in death.

Vernon...

Carl Thomas Self, Jr., age 77 of Clarksville, TN, passed away February 15, 2026 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home in Erin, TN, with Pastors Randell Self and Mickey Self...

Mary Nell Paris, age 83, went to Heaven on March 3, 2026, to give her husband a big hug. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Lebanon, Tennessee to the late Oliver P. (O.P.) and Myrtle Bell (Crutcher) Parkerson.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ronald Paris; her brother, Phil Parkerson; her...

Ms. Angela Marie Janes Smith, 45, died March 1, 2026, at STRHS Lawrenceburg.

Ms. Smith was born April 11, 1980, in Muskegon, Mich. She was adopted and became a Janes on June 21, 1991. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife and friend. She graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1999 and worked at Wal-Mart for...

Mrs. Patricia Brill, 71, of Pulaski died March 3, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Brill was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Goodspring. She was employed as a housekeeper for Meadowbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation, where she truly loved caring for the elderly residents. To her, they were never just patients — they were like...

Michael Timothy Jones, 66, departed this world for his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Columbia where he has been a lifelong resident.

A celebration of life for Michael will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin...

Margaret Helen Warren, age 90, passed away February 27, 2026 at Quality Center for Rehab in Lebanon. She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and attended Walter Hill Church of Christ.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Miles Edward Lane and Johnnie Mae Timbs Lane; husband Charles Raymond...

Jean Alice Stauffer Prehn, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. A native of Mishawaka, IN, Mrs. Prehn was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence C. Stauffer and Jean Dafoe Stauffer. Mrs. Prehn was also preceded in death by a sister, Cora Sawyer, and an infant brother.

Mrs. Prehn is...

Christopher "Chris" Lucas, age 76, passed away on February 26, 2026.

Chris was a strong man and a devoted family man who believed in hard work and personal responsibility.

Throughout his life he owned and operated several businesses, including gas stations, restaurants, and other ventures. His last restaurant was...

Jennifer Imogene Jones (née Scott), a beautiful woman of 64 years, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Castalian Springs, Tennessee.

Born on June 10, 1961, in Gallatin, Tennessee, Jennifer lived a life centered around faith, family, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.Jennifer attended Vol...

Doris Anderson McIntosh, 72 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Vanderbilt of Clarksville, TN.

There was a Celebration of Life at 10:30 am on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St., Clarksville, TN. The family received...

Mikel Tommie Biggs, age 73 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Houston County Community Hospital.

Mikel entered this life on April 8, 1952 in Erin, TN, son to the late Lurton and Gertie Biggs. Mikel was a teamster and truck driver by trade, something he was very proud of. He loved...

Brenda Lee Scott, age 62, a resident of Nunnelly, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at TriStar Horizon in Dickson.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Sheldon Tyree officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Smith Jackson, who left this world surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others.

Mary Ruth was a light in every room she entered. She loved to have fun, share a good laugh, and bring joy to those around her. Her smile was warm, her spirit...

Jim Chase, age 79, of Gallatin, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2026.

He was born on May 21, 1946, in San Rafel, California. As a young man, Jim honorably served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he earned a master's degree from Calumet College of St. Joseph, in Whiting, Indiana....

Charles "Chuck" Rierson passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 62. Born November 20, 1963, in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles L. Rierson and Lourine Brockinton Rierson. His personality resonated with humor and warmth, often leaving those...

Nancy Jo Warren entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Born August 18, 1933, on Lower Walker's Creek, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Allen Dilleha and Grace Alma Smith Dilleha.

Momma Jo's early life was shaped by loss when she lost...

Jason Lee Watts, age 38 of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Donelson, Tennessee to the late Ricky Watts and Lauri Lee Watts who survives him.

In addition to his mother, Lauri, he is survived by his children, Samantha and Logan; aunts, Wanda Quimby and husband Don, and...

Mrs. Mary Kaye Batey Smith, age 74, of Christiana, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Thomas Alfred Batey, Sr and Evelyn Christine Williams Batey Hall. Mrs. Smith earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU. After 28 years,...

Jo Ann Smith, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, pastor's wife, and nurse, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 13, 1938, Jo Ann lived a life defined by faith, compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and her Lord.
Her life was firmly...

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Place of rest was in the Bon Aqua Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, February 27th from 4 to 8 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM until time of service.

Bobby Bruce Stone, age 60 of Dickson, TN,...