April 26, 1995  -  November 8, 2025 Johnnie Hugh Taylor III, age 30 of Murfreesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Johnnie was born on April 26, 1995, in Tullahoma, Tennessee to Traci Ann Weddington and the late Johnny Hugh Taylor Jr. Johnnie, also known as “Boog” or “Baby Johnnie” to his family, was a gentle young man with a heart of gold. He was a 2013 class graduate of Holloway High School in Murfreesboro, where he played football. He was baptized

March 8, 1961  -  November 8, 2025 James Arthur Steele, age 64 of Tullahoma, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Tr-Star-Southern Hills Medical Center. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on March 8, 1961, to the late James Virgil and Lue Bell (Bryant) Steele. Before his retirement, he had been a long-time employee of Badcock Furniture. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars and watching westerns. But most of all, James cherished the time s

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October 11, 1951 - November 8, 2025 Carol Ann Dorociak of Elora, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence at the age of 74 years. A native of Hammond, Indiana, she is the daughter of the late William and Rilla Vaughn Painter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Randall Dorociak, and one brother, James William Painter. Per her wishes she will be cremated. Carol was a high school graduate and attended Shady Gro

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June 21, 1952 - November 8, 2025 Mr. Jimmy Lynn Gibson, age 73 of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Jimmy was born on June 21, 1952, in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the late Dorothy Marie Shields Gibson and James Frank Gibson. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County Tennessee and a 1970 graduate of Flintville High School. He was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed NASCAR racing and the University of Tennessee Football. Over his

November 12, 1944 - November 7, 2025 Kay Ann Hornkohl of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at NHC in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 80 years. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Kittielee Stock Hornkohl. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Smith in 2000, brother, Todd Hornkohl and sister, Jacqueline Reuben. Per her request, she will be cremated, and no service

August 5, 1955 - November 6, 2025 Joyce Marie Masingille of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her residence at the age of 70 years. A native of Coffee County, she is the daughter of the late John Buford and Flora Etta McBee Bennett. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lynn Masingille in 2009 brothers, Ben Champion, Billy Champion, Herschel Champion, Johnny Bennett and Charles Bennett, and one siste

March 10, 1934 - November 6, 2025 Robert Charles Brinkley of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at NHC of Tullahoma at the age of 91 years. A native of Coffee County, he is the son of the late Lorene Brinkley. He is a veteran of the United States Army, and we are grateful for his service. Per his wishes he will be cremated with a graveside service being planned for a later date. He is survived by his 1st. Cousins, K. Wayne (Laura) Warren

January 22, 1987 - October 29, 2025 Deidra L. Tarrant of Nashville passed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Tri-Star Skyline of Nashville, TN at the age of 38 years. A native of Nashville, Deidra was the daughter of the late Terry Lewis and Maesue Lavania Hendon-Tarrant. She was a very loving person who loved to sing, listen to music and dancing. She loved cooking and eating. Most of all she loved her kids. Deidra attended South Jackson Church of Christ and First B

January 17, 1992  -  November 6, 2025 Deonte Ellis Scott, born January 17, 1992, in Clarksville, TN, to Leroy Scott, Jr. and Donna Montague Greer, was called home on November 6, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. Deonte was one of a kind, who deeply loved his mom and never missed an opportunity to call and tell her he loved her. He brightened any room he walked into with his vibrant smile and laid-back manner. He loved old school cars and sports. He was a stand-out football player

September 26, 1952  -  November 5, 2025 Larry D. Scott “Blackjack”, age 73, of Decherd, Tennessee, passed away on November 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1952, to the late Daufus Williams and Dimple Scott in Winchester, Tennessee. He was a hardworking man who spent much of his life as a truck driver and liked farming. Everyone knew him as a man who never met a stranger. His friendly smile, easy conversation, and generous spirit left a lasting impressi

July 1, 1931  -  November 6, 2025 Carolyn Singleton, born July 1, 1931, in Huntland, Tennessee, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Donalson Care Center. Carolyn was survived by a multitude of loving family members that include her daughter, Blanette Teal (Rickie), husband, Bill Singleton and his loving family, her grandson, Daniel Pearson (Amy), granddaughter, Andrea Bergman (Davy) and great grandchildren, Braydon Hall, Colton Hall, Cooper Pearson, Trent Harr

November 6, 1934  -  November 7, 2025 Bettye Reynolds, age 91 of Belvidere, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. Bettye was born as the second blessing to the late Frank & Marie Warmbrod in 1934. She is preceded in her passing by her husband and love of her life, Marvin B. Reynolds, with whom she spent 47 years. She leaves behind her sister, Eleanor Satterfield of Hartsville and brother, Donald Warmbrod of Memphis, as well as a litany of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great

February 16, 1950  -  November 6, 2025 Wayne McGee, age 75 of Winchester TN, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Erlanger in Chattanooga TN. He was born on February 16, 1950, in Belvidere, TN, to the late Lawson and Fannie (Asher) McGee. Wayne was the owner and operator of McGee Large Equipment Repair. In his spare time, you could find him fishing, gardening or cheering on the Tennessee Vols. He was always ready to lend a hand even if it was a 2am random misdialed phon

February 8, 1945 - November 4, 2025 Sharon Kay Reiter Roberts passed from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at McArthur Manor on Manchester, Tennessee at the age of 80 years. Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and no services are being planned at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Sharon Roberts. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sharo

June 9, 1963  -  November 1, 2025 Glenn Richard Cockburn, age 62 of Cowan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Erlanger Health Systems. Glenn was born on June 9, 1963, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Sylvia Cockburn. After spending most of his youth in Maine, he moved to Tennessee. Glenn was the owner and operator of Gemini Alarm Systems and a member of the Cowan Fire Department as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Safety Officer, Inspector,

The weather may have changed the venue, but the momentum still ran strong as the Franklin County Republican Party hosted their annual Scott DesJarlais Bonfire Night at the Franklin County Annex Building last Thursday evening.  The event, usually hosted at the Davis farm located on Tims Ford Lake, welcomed over 200 people as the party members gathered to hear from special guest speakers, enjoy a meal and fellowship together.  Special guest speakers included Tennessee GOP State

July 22, 1956 - October 24, 2025 Chester William Imse of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, October 24, 2025, at his residence in Fayetteville, Tennessee at the age of 69 years. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he is the son of the late George and Loretta Gabinowski Imse. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Imse, brothers, Joe and John Imse and sister, Dorothy Reeves. Per his wishes he will be cremated with no services