It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mamie Julie Williams. Born on August 2, 1940, Julie graced this world with her feisty spirit and steadfast love for 83 years before her departure on October 15, 2023. She leaves behind a constellation of family and friends who will remember her for…
Mr. Donald “Donny” Emmett Pavatte, age 72, of McMinnville, TN passed away suddenly on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Nashville, TN to the late Ivan Eugene Pavatte and Martha Gertrude (Waldron) Pavatte. Donny graduated from Smyrna High School in 1968…
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Ezekiel Heriges, age 38, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to Terry M. and Jean Stuart Heriges. Chuck was a 2003 graduate of Lighthouse Christian School where he learned the Bible front to back. He enjoyed creating different kinds of raps with his…
Wayne Hailey, age 69 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home following a brief illness. He was a native of Davidson County, Tennessee and a son of the late J.C. and Lela Hailey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hailey, and sisters, Patricia Decker and Wendy Dodson….
Patricia “Patty” Ann Shepard, age 61 of Smyrna, Tennessee went to be the Lord on September 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones by her side. Patty was born March 8, 1962, in Madison County, Tennessee. She was full of life and loved with her whole heart. She always had a kind word to say and…
Keithlin “Keith” Durkee, a decorated Vietnam War hero and esteemed member of the Tennessee Military Collectors Association, passed away on September 25, 2023. Born in Chattanooga, Keith’s life was a story of unwavering commitment to his family, country, and community. From the lanes of Chattanooga to the dense forests of Vietnam, Keith’s journey was an…
Mr. Isaiah Kosal Bun, age 20, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to Kosal and Sopha Bun. Isaiah was a 2021 graduate of Rockvale High School. He played center on the football team. Isaiah tended to be shy at first but really came out of his…
Wade “Red” Markum, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. A native of Cannon County, TN, he was the son of the late George and Altie Melton Markum. Mr. Markum was also preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Bonnie, and Sid McDonald. Mr. Markum is survived by…
Dimples Davis Zipperer, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Ashton, SC, but was reared in Hampton County, SC. Mrs. Zipperer was the daughter of the late Gilbert Rawls and Bessie Hickman Davis. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Zipperer is…
JoAnn Kothe Bardet, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence. A native of Wentzville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Rose Hoeckelman Kothe. Mrs. Bardet was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Paul “Ed” Bardet and her brother Jack Kothe. Mrs. Bardet…