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...