Hershel Ray Barrett, age 67, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 27, 2010 at his home. He was a native and life-long resident of Rutherford County. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He worked as a truck driver. Hershel was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Austin and Fanny Jane Hall Barrett and sister, Hattie Carsto. He is survived by his wife, Rita Fay Jones Barrett; sons, Hershel Ray Barrett, Jr. and Michael Wayne Barrett;...

Thomas Schnell, age 62, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 27, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio but lived in Rutherford County for the past 27 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and worked as a former supervisor for Yellow Freight. He served in the United States Navy and was a lifelong Scouter. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine Keller Schnell. He is...

Delores Jones Stevens, age 62, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 25, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was a native of Waterloo, Iowa but resided in Murfreesboro for the last seven years. She was a member of Soldiers of Light in Lebanon and a homemaker. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Ada Jones; husband, Lonnie Stevens; son-in-law, Bob Orr; brothers, Buddy, Stevie, Pauly, Jolie and Gus Jones; and...

Howard William West, age 90 of Rockvale, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a farmer and a logger. Howard served in the United States Army, 251st Field Auxiliary Unit and was a veteran of World War II. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Kate Leathers West and one son Bobby West along with one...

Sarah Jane Comer Chaussee, age 59, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 23, 2010 at her home. She was a native of Lebanon, TN but resided in Murfreesboro. She was a member of West Murfreesboro Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and a homemaker. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Willie Mae Comer; husband, Howard Chaussee; brothers, John Carl and Sam Comer; and sister, Katherine Perdue. She is survived by her son, Wade...

Kirby Vance Hawkins, age 60, of Murfreesboro, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was born in Harrisonville, MO, March 18, 1950 to Paul Kenneth and Margaret Ellen (McKee) Hawkins. He was the youngest of six children. At age 10 he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in the First Baptist Church, Harrisonville, and was presently a member of the Jackson Ridge Community Church, Rockvale, TN. He was preceded in death...

Frances Helen Adams, age 69, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 21, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was a native and life-long resident of Murfreesboro and retired from Better Built Windows and Doors. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Monroe Williams and Nettie Holloway Williams; husband, Milas B. Adams; brothers, Frank Williams and Gene Williams; and sister, Libby Meadows. She is survived by her sons, Mason...

James Byrd, decorated WWII veteran, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Clinic. An “institution” of Adams Place Assisted Living, Mr. Byrd was in his 11th year of residency there. An educator for over 35 years in Rutherford County, Mr. Byrd began his teaching career at Kittrell School in 1954. At consolidation, Mr. Byrd moved to Riverdale High School in 1972 and retired from there in 1988. He...

J.C. McCormick, Jr., age 72, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 16, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native of Nashville but resided in Rockvale. He worked as a painter and as a switcher for Roadway Trucking Company. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. McCormick, Sr. and Beatrice Foster McCormick; wife, Lola Mae McCormick; and daughter, Tesa McCormick. He is survived by his sons, Jay McCormick of Rockvale,...

Shirley A. Murphy, age 73, of Murfreesboro, passed away on July 16, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Wallaceburg, Canada but lived resided in Rutherford County. She was a homemaker. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Garnet “Bud” Gibson and Beatrice Brodeur Gibson; brother, Gary Gibson and sisters, Marilyn Phair and Joan Kurth. She is survived by her husband, Sam Murphy of Murfreesboro; daughter, Deirdre and son-in...