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 Sans Band…

Maria Susan Weisz Smotherman, age 59 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 23, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford Co. and was the daughter of the late, Carl and Bennie Herron Weisz. Mrs. Smotherman was retired from MTMC and worked at Trininty Presbyterian Church Pre-School. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Kenneth…

Joe Mason Williams, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Houston and Meady Sullins Williams. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lou Taylor Williams, a son, Joe David Williams, a daughter, Betty Ann Majors,…

George Henry Brunk, age 71, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. A native of Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harold and Clara Goble Brunk. Mr. Brunk is survived by his sons, Vincent Brunk of Murfreesboro, TN, Cooper Brunk and his wife Heather of Pine, CO, and Forrest Brunk and his wife…

Mrs. Catherine Andrew Tippin, age 98, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Community Care of Rutherford County. Mrs. Tippin was born and raised in Chang Chung, China. She was married to the late Lyle M. Tippin whom she met while he was stationed in China during World War II. She was…

Nina Ruth Tolleson Holder, age 70 of Smyrna, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Boaz, Alabama and was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Shell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Holder. Survivors include three sons, Danny Tolleson…

Janice Mae Alexander, age 78 of Murfreesboro died Thursday July 25, 2019. She was a native of Sangamon, IL and was preceded in death by LaRue Walker and Elizabeth Matthews Walker; brother, Roger Walker. Mrs. Alexander was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, and retired from SunTrust Bank. She is survived by her…

Charles Evans Rountree, Jr., age 56 of Donelson, Tennessee, died Friday at his home. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late C.E. Rountree, Sr and Mary Johnson Rountree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a long-time companion, Cheryl Craddock. Survivors include sisters, Connie Hendrix, and…

Frances Jones Vaughan, age 81 of Murfreesboro died Thursday July 25, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford Co., and was a preceded in death by her son, Steven Douglas Vaughan, parents, Jennings Andrew Jones and Rebecca Ransom Jones; a brother, Russell Jones. Mrs. Vaughan was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. She was a gifted…

Billy Edward Steekley, age 88 of Murfreesboro died July 24, 2019. He was a native of Franklin Co, and was a preceded in death by his parents, Walter Steekley and Jessie Hillyard Steekley; son, Bruce Steekley; grandson, Caleb White; brother, Ray Steekley and sister, Ann Steekley. Mr. Steekley was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian…