February 19, 1938 - October 24, 2025 Joann Anderson Echols passed from this life on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Life Care Center in Tullahoma, Tennessee at the age of 87 years. A native of Atlanta, Georgia she is the daughter of the late Joe and Annie Mae Anderson. The family has chosen cremation, and no services are being planned. Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joann Echols

January 15, 1943  -  November 4, 2025 David Howard Brewer, age 82, of Winchester, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Franklin County, TN, on January 15, 1943, to the late Lewis and Sally (Morris) Brewer. He attended Decherd Mission Church until his sickness would not allow him to. He worked for Capital Product and Rock Tenn for 25 years before he retired. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death

February 14, 1956  -  November 2, 2025 Isaiah Jones Jr. age 69 was born in San Diego, California February 14,1956 to the late Isaiah Jones Sr. And Robbie M. Jones Patton. Isaiah graduated from Franklin County High School in 1974. In his youth he was a standout athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football. He was united in marriage to Gloria Smith Jones in 1977. To their union, two children were born Alysia Dione Jones and the late Isaiah Jones III. Isaiah was a United

December 31, 1934  -  November 4, 2025 Louise Taylor was born in Decherd Tennessee to the late Thomas Johnson and Lovail Hannah Jane Brown (Johnson) on December 31, 1934. Louise was one of 12 children, 10 preceded her in death: five brothers and five sisters. Louise, Married Hosea Taylor. They enjoyed doing many things together. They spent time in their flower and vegetable gardens. Louise could freeze and cook many meals from the vegetables. Louise and Hosea were an example

September 29, 1954  -  November 3, 2025 Mr. Marvin A. Bishop “Biggie”, age 71, of Estill Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 29, 1954, to the late Felix and Lucinda (Schwartz) Bishop. Marvin had a generous spirit and a work ethic that carried him throughout his life. He attended the Pentecostal Church of Jesus in Winchester Springs, where he enjoyed worship and fellowship with frie

August 19, 1935  -  November 4, 2025 Donald Wayne Holland, age 90 of Decherd, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Bailey Manor. A native of Franklin County, he was born on August 19, 1935, to the late Clay M. and Elsie L. (Rieben) Holland. A patriot, Donald served in the Tennessee National Guard. Before his retirement, he was employed as an Instrument Technician at AEDC for over thirty years. He loved being in the great outdoors working in the garden and farming when

Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – November 4, 2025 Total Inmates:  147 By Gender: Male:  110 Female:  37 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS):  90 Male: 68 Female: 22 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less):  24 Male: 21 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less):  34 Male: 16 Female: 18 TDOC (1 Year or More):  16 Male: 10 Female: 6 Parole Violator (PV):  3 Male: 3 Female: 0 Child Support:  5 Male: 3 Female: 2 New Intakes (11/03–11/

It was a firefighter’s farewell late last month as departments from across the region gathered to honor and lay to rest longtime Estill Springs Fire Chief David Pendergraff, who died on Oct. 14. The ceremony served as a traditional salute to a colleague, a community leader, and a cherished friend, reflecting the deep respect and admiration he earned throughout his decades of service.             Fire trucks from every station in Franklin County, and even one from Manchester,

January 14, 1933 - October 29, 2025 Walter A. Shurden, 92 of Fayetteville, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Shurden; sisters, Frances Poteet and Grace Fairley. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nancy M. Shurden; daughter, Leigh (Joey) Kimbrough; granddaughter, Crystal (Heath) Warden; brother, Herman (Marie) Shurden of Texas and a sister, Zenobia Ezell of Mi

September 9, 1944 - October 29, 2025 Wesley Clyde Williams of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Manchester Healthcare in Manchester, Tennessee at the age of 81 years. A native of Tullahoma, Tennessee, he is the son of the late William Wesley and Mary Simmons Williams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Fay Williams, one son, Steve Williams, and one brother, Rex Williams. Funeral services will be held

July 23, 1944 - October 28, 2025 Paul Max Quandt, Jr., 81, of Winchester and Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by family at home. Max was born July 23, 1944, in Manchester, Tennessee, to Paul Max Quandt, Sr. and Nelle Shasteen Quandt. Max was a graduate of Franklin County High School, Class of 1962, and attended Tennessee Tech majoring in agriculture. He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Brenda Young Quandt, daughter Jessica (Pat) Neese,

April 29, 1971  -  November 2, 2025 Mrs. Michelle Francis Stevens, age 54, of Winchester, TN, passed away on November 2, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born on April 29, 1971, to Roger D. and Barbara (Kilgore) Meeks. Michelle was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She had a deep love for her grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them. She enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains, c

December 8, 1932  -  July 22, 2025 Please join us for Funeral Rites and a Celebration of Life-Wake for Mary Faith (Chastain) Henderson who accepted God’s invitation to come home on July 22, 2025, in Galveston, TX. Married to Henry LeRoy (Roy) Henderson (deceased) for 61 years, Mary Faith is survived by five of their six children: Rachael Henderson (Bassam) Hammoudeh, Galveston, TX; Marti Faith Henderson, Nashville, TN; Henry LeRoy (Hank) (Laurie) Henderson, Jr., Trenton, IL;

October 30, 2025 Elizabeth Jane Jones Rust, of Estill Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton. Elizabeth was born on March 17, in Estill Springs, to the late Jessie Prince and Edna (Campbell) Jones. Elizabeth devoted her life to taking care of her family and preparing wonderful meals for them to enjoy. She traveled all over the world with her family by trains, planes and automobiles, and along the way enjoyed making stops

March 5, 1948  -  October 29, 2025 Linda Ann Rigsby Shockley, age 77 of Huntland, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Shockley was born in Lincoln County on March 5, 1948, to the late William Gaither and Ruby Louise (Tipton) Rigsby. Before her retirement, Linda had been employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Radar Project Office of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. She was a devoted caretaker of her husband, and a be

Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – October 31, 2025 Total Inmates:  141 By Gender: Male:  111 Female:  30 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS):  77 Male: 61 Female: 16 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less):  24 Male: 21 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less):  35 Male: 18 Female: 17 TDOC (1 Year or More):  16 Male: 10 Female: 6 Parole Violator (PV):  3 Male: 3 Female: 0 Child Support:  5 Male: 3 Female: 2 New Intakes (10/30–10/

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June 11, 1962 - October 27, 2025 Teddy Allen Bryant of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital in Winchester, Tennessee at the age of 63 years. A native of Manchester, Tennessee, he is the son of the late Lloyd Bryant and Dorothy M. Kilgore Bryant of Manchester who survives him. Along with his father, Teddy was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Edwin Bryant and one nephew, Terry Miller II. Teddy w

December 21, 1941  -  October 25, 2025 Mrs. Bobbie Jean Morrow was born on December 21, 1941, in Cowan, Tennessee, to the late Jinks Sr. and Guessie (Moon) Hartsfield. A devoted member of the Jehovah’s Witness faith for over fifty years, Bobbie lived a life rooted in compassion, humility, and unwavering belief. She was known for her kindness and her willingness to help anyone in need, always extending grace to those around her. Bobbie met the love of her life, Howard Morrow,