Calvin Derrell Eskridge, 51, of Lewisburg, passed on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. He was the son of the late Floyd A. Eskridge and Myr-Dell Eskridge. He became a member of Gloryland M.B. Church, while attending college in Houston, TX and often visited Greater First Baptist Church in Lewisbuug. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents... more

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Turner will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Irvin and Bro. Tom Smith officiating. A Masonic graveside service and interment with military honors will follow at the Caraway Cemetery in Gladeville. ... more

Jimmie Thomas Pruitt, 84, of the Berlin Community, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in NHC Oakwood Healthcare. Mr. Pruitt was a native of Marshall County, TN, born June 24, 1933, son of Ross and Bessie Jo Beatty Pruitt. He served his country in the U.S. ... more

Mr. John Edward “Nick” Bullock, 90, of the Holts Corner Community, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Franklin, TN. Mr. Bullock was born in Chapel Hill, TN and was the son of the late William Hatton Bullock and Elma Elizabeth Brown Bullock. He was a long time member of Holts Corner Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. ... more

Virginia Lorene Agent Collins, 76, former clerk at Kwik Sak and resident of Bass Drive, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Life Care Center of Columbia. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home... more

Rickie Eugene Wright, 58, entered Heaven’s Gate on Nov. 15, 2017. He was born July 4, 1959, to the late Howard Eugene Wright and Lois Christine Neal Wright, who survives. Rickie attended Lincoln County schools and was a member of the Petersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ... more

Mr. Eddie Wayne Young, 54, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Mr. Young was a native of Marshall County, the son of the late Mack and Barbara Jo Wiser Young. He was an electrician for Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville and was actively involved with the First Assembly of God in Lewisburg... more

Mrs. Alene Scott Clifton, 94, of Eagleville, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a native of Rutherford County, TN and the daughter of the late Hugh and Clara Ray Scott. Mrs. Alene was a retired Supervisor with Park Sherman Industries. ... more

Billy Dean “Dehota” Richards, 96, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at his residence in Lewisburg, TN. He was born on Dec. 24, 1920, to the late Gleason and Hassel Jefferies Richards in Marshall County, TN. He spent his life as a self-employed retailer on Finley Beech Road. He enjoyed watching old westerns and fishing were his favorite hobbies... more

Paul Clifton Johnston, 93, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Johnston was born July 1, 1924, to Roy M. and Mary Bruce Johnston in Warsaw, KY. He retired as a manager in construction equipment sales and was a member of Harvest Pointe Christian Church... more

John David Murphy, 89, of Murfreesboro, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Murphy was a native of Huntsville, AL, born to Dave Milton and Lily Mae Fitch Murphy on March 23, 1928. He was a retired machinist and member of the Baptist Church... more

James Charles “Jim” Brown, Jr., 68, of Lewisburg, TN passed away Nov. 10, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Maury County, TN to the late James “Sunbeam” & Dorothy “Dot” Gibson Brown. Jim was a retired Master Chief in the U.S. ... more

Hershel Hargrove, lifelong resident of Marshall County, TN passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Nashville, TN at St. Thomas West Hospital. He was born on Aug. 9, 1942, to the late Joe Henry and Maggie Osborne Hargrove. Hershel was retired from ICP and enjoyed fishing, playing cards (especially the game “Tonk”), watching western movies and a big fan of NASCAR racing... more

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Lawrence Appleton, age 100, of Nashville, TN, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. Born in Marshall Co., TN, Mrs. Appleton was a daughter of the late Thomas H. Lawrence and Mary Sue White Lawrence. She was retired as a payroll clerk with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. ... more

Roy Franklin McPherson, 91, born June 13, 1926, died Nov. 12, 2017, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his loving devoted wife of sixty-eight years, Ruth Beasley McPherson. Mr. McPherson is survived by his son, Steve (Sandra) McPherson; daughter Beverly (Steve) Bowman; grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) McPherson, Angie (Justin) Barron, Lyndi (Chad) Bailey, Amber (Josh) Schwartz, and thirteen great-grandchildren... more

Roslyn Garrett Collins, 99, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in NHC Oakwood Healthcare. Mrs. Collins was a native of Lewisburg, TN, born to William Turner and Vivian Nelms Garrett on Nov. 19, 1917. She retired from Cathey Furniture Company in the insurance department and was a member of Church Street Church of Christ... more

Lawrence (Larry) C. Wiggins, 65, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at the Marshall Medical in Lewisburg, TN. He was born on Jan. 7, 1952, in Lewisburg, TN to the late Harold J. and Barbara June Wiggins. He was a graduate of Marshall County Senior High School the Class of 1970. Larry spent many years in the furniture business working beside his Dad at Harold’s Reliable Furniture... more

Gary Don Bryant, 76, of Lewisburg died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at his home. Mr. Bryant was a native of Lynnville, and the son of the late Malcome and Jennie Tiller Bryant. He was retired from ICP and also was a retired representative of the Brotherhood of Boilermakers. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church... more

Mr. Ronnie “Pony Tail” Briggs, 56, of Shelbyville, TN, died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Family members will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service being conducted at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Rev. James Griggs officiating... more

John Allen Adams, Jr., 73, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born May 28, 1944, son of John Allen, Sr. and Irene Johnson Adams. He was a native of Marshall County, TN. He retired from Ken-Koat Corporation and was formerly employed by Dalton Lumber Yard and was a member of the Community Church of God... more