Jean Lipsey Cotey, January 5, 1930-December 14, 2020. Beloved daughter, loving wife, adoring mother, and devoted friend, Jean Lipsey Cotey lived her life with enthusiasm and gratitude. She walked with God her entire life. Jean was born to parents Lois McNelly and Ray Cates Lipsey on January 5, 1930. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, she…
Ms. Karen Leigh Duvall, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born in Memphis, TN to Raymond Lee and Bertha Peterson Duvall. Karen was a faithful member of Family Worship Center. She worked in children’s ministry for many years before beginning her own nonprofit organization to help teach English…
Harold C. Gaither, age 78 of the Midland Community, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Sam Blanks and Dewey Nella King Gaither. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky and Gerald Gaither, and a sister, Glenda Mankin. Mr. Gaither is…
Mrs. Rita “Gail” Shelton, age 66, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was born in Manchester, TN to the late Frank and Vera Phelps Reed. Mrs. Shelton was a homemaker to her family. She enjoyed making ceramics, decorating her home, and working in the yard. Mrs. Shelton is survived by her…
Gary Lee Wilkerson, age 72, of Lebanon, TN, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was the son of the late James Gordon and Ora Louise Holland Wilkerson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Emily Karlene Wilkerson and a brother, Dwight Wilkerson. Gary is survived by his son, James Quincy Wilkerson and…
James Curtis Underwood, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2020. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late William Grady and Evelyn Mosley Underwood. Mr. Underwood was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Clyde Perry. Mr. Underwood is survived by…
Virnie Mitchell Fulks, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on December 6, 2020. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Virnie Lee Fulks and Mattie Delbridge Fulks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Basham Fulks; sister, Ruth Bush and her husband Cornie; and…
Mr. Steven “Steve” Henry Douglas, age 63, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Harvey Douglas, Jr. and Lois Joiner. Mr. Douglas was a faithful member and deacon at Stones River Baptist Church. He worked for Ideal Tridon as a toolmaker. Mr. Douglas enjoyed watching home…
Ronald Rainey, age 73 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Williamson County, Tennessee, and a son of the late W.L. and Mildred Daugherty Rainey. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rhonda Rainey; children, Michelle Schultz (Tim) of Chapel Hill, TN, Gavin…
Carl Buckner was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Nashville, TN and moved with his family to Murfreesboro when he was one year old where his father, Dr. Hiram Buckner, along with his mother, Jean Pylant Buckner established a home and a practice as the first chiropractor in town. Carl spent his elementary and middle school…