All Obituaries 

Frank Bratten Pursell, 80, of Woodbury passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. A native of Wilson Co., he was the son of the late Henry Franklin Pursell and Elizabeth Morris Pursell. He is survived by his children, Kristie Bailey (Leon) Chaffin of Eagleville, Jamie (Kenny) Pewitt of Lascassas and Brad (Patti) Pursell of Auburntown; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Still, Erica (Ryan) Garrett, McKenzie (Spencer) Bennett, Sarah Motley (Jordan Fann) and Colton (Sarah...

Mrs. Betty Jean Ferrell Duke, age 88, of the Midway community, Cannon Co., passed from this life, April 10, 2024 at NHC McMinnville after a long illness.  She was born on September 29, 1935 in Williamson Co., TN.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Midway church of Christ.  Mrs. Duke was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Ken) Youngblood of McMinnville and Sandy (Bruce) Lewis of Hillsboro; sister, Lois (Gene) Holmes of Manchester;...

Beau Alan King, 3 ½ weeks old and the son of, Dylan and Brianna Young King of McMinnville, passed away April 10, 2024 at St. Thomas Midtown hospital. He was born on March 18, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Bentley Robert King; grandparents, Brian Young of Woodbury, Katie Willis of McMinnville, Rick and Tracy King of McMinnville; great grandparents, Darrell Young of Woodbury, Herb and Sue Leverton of McMinnville, Lola and Anthony Johnson of...

Randall Odell Nichols, age 72, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at his home.  He was born on November 8, 1951 to his parents, Doris Lehman “Slick” Nichols & Johnnie Belle Davenport Nichols in Cannon County.  He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Waldron Gardner of Murfreesboro; Children, Stacy (Chris) White of Murfreesboro & Allen Nichols of Murfreesboro; Stepchildren, Shane Faulk & Shannon Faulk, both of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Ethan...

Lola "Polly" Barrett, age 102, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Webb House.  She was born to her parents, George Washington "Boss" & Hattie Enos Youngblood on March 26, 1922 in Cannon County. She is survived by her son, Dwight (Brenda) Barrett of McMinnville; Grandchildren, Jason (Stormy) Barrett of Lebanon, Courtney (Ryan) Crook of Lebanon, Lindsey Bouldin of McMinnville; Great Grandchildren, Riley Barrett, Greyson Barrett, Sam, Reagan Crook, Cooper...

Henry Lee Moore, son of, Jonathan Tyler Moore and Tiffany Nicole Reed Moore, passed away April 4, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Luna Hope; grandparents, Terry Wayne and Debbie Carol Reed; Timothy Brent Scott and the late Tamala Denise Scott; Aunts, Tabitha Casteel, Leeann Scott and Erin Scott; uncle Timothy Reed, Thomas Reed and Brent Scott; great aunts, Leah Lott, Valerie Moore and Diane Miller; great uncle, Russell Todd...

Barbara Joan Colraine, age 58, of Woodbury passed away April 2, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  She was born in Hainsport, New Jersey.   She is survived by her husband, David Allen Colraine of Woodbury; her children, Gary Chambers of Woodbury, David, Jr. (Shelby) Colraine of Hainesport, NJ, & James (Holly) Colraine of Hillsboro; Grandchildren, Gannon, Shane, Ian, Adelaide, Aries, & Winter; and her siblings, Michael Pullen & Debbie Pullen. She was...

Ella Frances (Mears) Tosh, best known to family and friends as “Sister”, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a life long illness.  She was 69. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Paul Mears, her mother, Minnie Frances (Merritt) Mears, her husband, Robert “Bobby” Tosh, her brother, Jerry Wayne Merritt, Sr. and a nephew, Jerry Wayne Merritt, Jr.  She is survived by her niece, Paula Frances Merritt, one nephew, Terry Merritt and...

Emma Ray Elizabeth Bugg Hartsfield, 90, of Bradyville passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Oscar Ellis Bugg and Myra Aspen Smithson Bugg. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Benjamin Welling Hartsfield of Bradyville; her daughter, Beth (Mance) Davis of Bradyville; granddaughters, Aidan Elizabeth Davis, Cadee Grace Davis and Anne Christine Davis all of Bradyville. Several nieces and nephews also...

Lois Witty Gilley Larimer, 91, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was born in the Sugar Tree Knob community of Cannon Co on September 13, 1932 to Dibrell and Ruby Melton Witty. She is survived by her sons, Kenny (Debbie) Gilley and Bob Gilley (Daffy Self) both of Woodbury; grandchildren, Korie Gilley (Shannon DeBerry), Rebecca (Matt) Alexander, Katie (Dylan) Miller, Nicole (Jeff) Hogg and Emily Gilley (Travis Miles); great grandchildren,...