Gerald “Jerry” Wesley Bacon, age 60, died at home in Murfreesboro on March 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. John Y. Bacon of Chattanooga. Jerry is survived by his mother, Billie Reed Bacon of Chattanooga, a brother, Michael Bacon and wife Thong of Murfreesboro, and two sisters, Suzanne Davis and…

Dr. Joe Tom Walker, age 90, of Beech Grove, TN died Wednesday, March 7 th , 2018. He was a native of Beech Grove and was the son of the late Bill and Jamie Covington Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Davis Walker; son, Tom Walker; and brother, Dr. Billy…

Marie Lorene Turnmyre, age 69 of Madison, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was a native of Gurdon, Arkansas and a daughter of the late Mark A. and Virginia L. Hopkins. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Rose Glass of Nashville; a sister, Evelyn J. Monroe of Madison; a nephew, Fr. John Mahan of Brentwood;…

Ms. Katelyn Elizabeth Ervin, age 26, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born in Nashville, TN to Steven and Deborah Ervin. Katelyn was a 2010 graduate of Lighthouse Christian School. She worked for Asurion. Katelyn had the personality that lit up every room she walked into. She was loved by…

Patsy Hale Slaymaker, age 64 of Murfreesboro formally of Dickson died Monday March 5, 2018. She was a native of Antioch and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dawson Slaymaker; father, Phillip Wyman Hale and stepfather, Ray Leonard. Mrs. Slaymaker was a graduate of Columbia State School of Nursing, and the MTSU School…

Brandon Lee Harris, age 32 of Smyrna died Monday March 5, 2018. He was born in Nashville and worked as a Welder, Painter and Compact Repairman. Brandon is survived by his daughter Millie Brinne Harris of Lascassas; mother and step father, Angelia and Tim James of Lascassas; father and step-mother, Gary Lee and Carrie Harris…

Jeanette Ada Collins Cook, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018. A native Lancing, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Mary Evelyn Wheeler Collins. Mrs. Cook was also preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Collins and a sister, Evelyn Hall. Mrs. Cook is survived by her…

Harold Lloyd Barber, age 73 of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018. A native of Ludowici, GA, he was the son of the late James Charlton and Ella Crews Barber. Mr. Barber was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Smith, Helen Cruce, and Betty Jones. Mr. Barber is survived by a…

Amos B. Gruber, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was a native of Hummelstown, PA and the son of the late Harry and Leah Wolfensberger Gruber. He was also preceded in death by brother, John and sister, Ruth. He is survived by his wife of 60 plus years, Jane, and a…

Mrs. Brenda Kay Barnes Boggess, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. She was a native of Murfreesboro and daughter of the late Faulkner and Hazel Davenport Barnes. Mrs. Boggess earned her B.S. in Education from Middle Tennessee State University. She then worked for Rutherford County Schools for ten years, five…