Harold Dean Johnson, Sr., age 61 of Readyville, TN, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, TN, he was the son of the late Adam Alfred and Mary Francis Herman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was also preceded in death by David, Shorty, and Bobby Johnson, and a sister, Connie Johnson. Mr. Johnson…

Mr. William Richard Duarte, age 56, of Cottontown, TN passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Richard and Patricia Lane Duarte. Mr. Duarte worked for SRP Contractors. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching…

James Richard “Rick” Earp, age 56 of Smyrna died Monday April 6, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by his wife Joy Earp. Mr. Earp had attended Living Springs Baptist Church and had worked for the Lee Company. He was veteran of United States Navy, and…

Edna M. Farmer, age 90, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2020. A native of Smyrna, she was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Wood Sr. and Mallie Mae Toombs Wood ; husband, James Farmer; Father of her children, Fred Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Mailene and Ron Caldwell;…

Evie Travis Vandiver, age 79 of Adairsville KY formerly of La Vergne died April 5, 2020. She was a native of Henderson TX and was preceded in death by her parents, Barnett Wood and Della Mae Cagle Wood. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Eugene Travis and Sidney Earl Vandiver. Mrs. Vandiver…

Linda A. Peek, age 77 of La Vergne died April 6, 2020. She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late, John Widener, and Altie Smithson Widener. Mrs. Peek was a member of La Vergne First Baptist Church and had worked as a Medical Assistant. She sold Mary Kay for many…

Loretta Hughes Mathis, age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 2, 2020. A native of Williamson County, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Ruby Peach Hughes. Mrs. Mathis was also preceded by her daughter, Florence Esther Mathis who died in 1986, and a brother…

Mrs. Bessie Ramona Lane, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Bennie and Annie Rowland Potts. Mrs. Lane was a bus driver for Rutherford County Schools. She was also a faithful member of Powell’s Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane enjoyed plantings…

John Franklin Alvey, age 85 of Smyrna died Saturday March 28, 2020. He was a native of Louisville, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary Davis Alvey, also a daughter, Susan Stogner Mr. Alvey was devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He received the Metal of Bravery while of Chief…

Jamie Marie Rhodes Howell, age 43 of Smyrna died Wednesday March 25, 2020. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Jamie was a LPN, devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children; Virginia Howell of Smyrna, Jonathan Howell of Smyrna; grandson, Andrew Horton; parents, David and Cheryle Morrison Rhodes; brother Gregory Rhodes of…