Phyllis Anglea, age 64 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  Funeral Service will be Sunday, August 18 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Jay Patterson officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, August 18 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 4 p.m…

Mr. Johnny E. Lyons was born March 29, 1948 to the late Nora Lyons, of Woodbury, TN and transitioned from this life on August 14, 2019 with family at his side.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Lyons and sister, Mary Katherine Lyons.

Mrs. Lorene Parker, 99, a native of Cannon County and resident for the past several years of San Diego, California passed away on July 15, 2019 just a few months shy of reaching 100.  She was born on November 30, 1919.

Maxine Bowmer “Ma” Upchurch, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday August 15, 2019. A native of Jamestown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Abner D. and Altha C. Winningham Bowmer. Mrs. Upchurch was also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Upchurch, her daughter-in-law, P…

Charles E. Williams, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late James T. and Mary Holden Williams.

Maxine Bowmer “Ma” Upchurch, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday August 15, 2019. A native of Jamestown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Abner D. and Altha C. Winningham Bowmer. Mrs. Upchurch was also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Upchurch, her daughter-in-law, P…

Charles E. Williams, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late James T. and Mary Holden Williams.

India Anne Spainhour, age 43 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Tuesday August 13, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Ruby Nell Williams, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on August 13, 2019. She was born in Eva, AL to the late Monroe and Mamie Childers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Perry Henry Williams; a son, Timothy Williams; and six siblings.

Mr. Jerry Byrd, age 81 of Chapel Hill, TN, died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.  Mr. Byrd was born in Robbins, Tennessee and was a son of the late Luther Everett and Nola Chitwood Byrd.  He served his Country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Marcia Copeland Jenkins, age 62, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Nashville, TN on August 25, 1956 to the late Bill and Edie Copeland. She is preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Copeland.

Mrs. Frances Olivia Ormes, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Tuscon, AZ to the late Frank G. Varela, Sr. and Nellie Figueroa Varela. Mrs. Ormes was a telephone operator for Bell South and was of the Catholic faith. She loved being around people. …

Patrick Conrey “Pat” Meagher, age 84, died peacefully at home on August 10, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. Mr. Meagher was born December 10, 1934 in Montgomery, Ala. Son of the late John Francis “Jack” and Frances Conrey Meagher. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Bill Meagher, Marily…

Mrs. Eva Mae Sandlin Winfree Nash, age 90, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Friday, August 9, 2019 following an extended illness. Born in Alexandria, TN, Mrs. Nash was a daughter of the late Olvie Sandlin and Willie Hale Sandlin. She was a beautician during her working years and attended Chapel Hill…

Frances Marie “Pat” Ballard Northard passed away August 8, 2019 at Adams Place. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lawrence Cameron Northard, Jr.; parents, Ernest and Stella Ballard; sister, Ruby Hammons; brother, Jayroe Ballard; brother-in-laws, Lloyd Northard and Lowell …

Ben E. Bugg, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Zackariah and Verlinda Elizabeth James Bugg. Mr. Bugg was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles H. Bugg, Sr.

James Elvin Henderson, age 86, passed away at his residence August 8, 2019. He was born in Woodbury and was a resident of Rutherford County. James served in the United States Army and worked as a security guard at Old Time Pottery.

John A. “Jack” Shipley, age 71 of Murfreesboro. He was born in Merced CA and was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Shipley and Donna Ragsdale Shipley. Mr. Shipley was a self-employed welder.

Keith Michael Albu, age 64, passed away August 7, 2019. He was born in Charleston, WV and was a resident of Rutherford County. Keith woke up every morning with joy in his heart the day he became a dad, and even more when he became a paw paw. He loved to fish, scratch his lottery tickets, wat…

David Wayne Weaver, age 54 of Smyrna, died Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was a born in Gary, IN and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Weaver, Ed and Eartis Savage. Mr. Weaver was owner of Weaver’s Home Improvements in Murfreesboro.

Carey J. Potts, of Grand Rivers KY, formerly of Paducah KY and Murfreesboro TN, was 64-years-old and passed away at his sons home in Christiana TN, August 1, 2019.

Rachelle K. Monroe, age 80 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 following a brief illness. She was a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Wilmer William and Arlene Naomi Monroe.

Lynda Sue Fuller Fortner, age 72, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Kingsport, TN and moved to Murfreesboro to be closer to her daughter and family 16 years ago. She was a member of Third Baptist Church, and Bloomingdale Baptist Church in Kingsp…

Lynda G. Eisbrenner, age 73 of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. A native of Amarillo, TX, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Claudine Bretthauer Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son Justin Eisbrenner; her sister Jeannie Caperton; and her brot…

Lester Weems Clark, age 86, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County and a member of Salem Creek Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army.  He worked for Hessey printing company and worked on the family farm.

Mr. Kenneth Demumbreum, age 64 of the Farmington Community of Marshall County, died Friday, August 2, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

MSgt Billy Sans, US Air Force (Ret.), age 77, of Nashville, TN passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Robert and Gertrude Rogers Sanchez. Mr. Sans proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an aircraft electrician. He sang in the Billy …

Karen Lee Cressell, age 71 of Smyrna, TN, passed away surrounded by family on July 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Devere and Dorothy Rickey; and her son, Jeffrey Cressell. She is survived by her husband, Charles Cressell; daughters, Kimbe…

Ruby Gladys Rice, age 81 of Lascassas, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was a native of Bedford County and the daughter of the late Alvie Lem Davis and Ruby Elaine Hale Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John B. Rice; son, Stephen Mosley; brothers, …

Joseph Franklin Locke, age 75 of Smyrna, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was a native of Athens, AL and the son of the late Wesley David Locke and Mary Irene Kennemer Locke.