Obituaries

Feb 27, 2012

Mr. Donald Jay Cowan, age 82 of Murfreesboro, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. A Celebration of Mr. Cowan’s life will be conducted at a later date.

Feb 23, 2012

Wendall L. Patterson, age 72 of Lebanon, passed away February 23, 2012. He was born to the late Durward Patterson and Thelma Patterson on December 14, 1939 in St. Albans, Maine. He married Nancy M. Patterson Foster on November 9, 1966. In addition to his wife, Nancy, his son survives him: Matthew Courtney Patterson, siblings: Marie Risinger, Carroll Patterson, Janet...

Feb 22, 2012

Feb 19, 2012

Harry Wynn, Jr., age 51, resident of Nunnelly, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 19, at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Nashville. Harry was born November 20, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Alice Love Wynn of Cincinnati and the late Harry Wynn, Sr. He was an Air Force veteran and employed in the food service industry as a...

Feb 18, 2012

Feb 17, 2012

Douglas McDonald Barker, age 74, resident of Englewood, TN, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Alvin C. York Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Murfreesboro. Douglas was born May 3, 1937 in Columbia, VA, the son of the late Joseph Maghee Barker and Elizabeth Rachel Ball Barker. He was the husband of Sally Bauserman Barker of Englewood. He was...

Feb 13, 2012

Feb 9, 2012

John Markel Kelley, age 56 of Lewisburg, passed away February 9, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in the peace of his own home at his family farm. John Mark was born August 31, 1955 to the late Vellabe and John Kelley, Jr. in Maury County, Tennessee. He married the love of his life, Charla Raines Kelley, on July 13,...

Feb 9, 2012

Patrick R. Rooney, age 61, Franklin resident and husband of Connie King Rooney, passed away at his home on Friday evening, February 9, 2012. Patrick was a native of Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Thomas O. and Virginia Terry Rooney. He was an attorney in the Nashville area. In the past, Patrick had trained dogs for field trials...

Feb 7, 2012

Feb 6, 2012

Danny Charles Homan, age 60, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Monday evening, February 6, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Danny was born July 12, 1951 in Cleburne, TX, the son of Othelle Compton Homan of Cleburne and the late Raymond Charles Homan. Danny was a truck driver who had a passion for John Deere tractors and spent much time...

Feb 5, 2012

Donald Joseph Matts, age 76 of Madison, passed away February 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1935 to the late Mary & Andrew Matts. Donald was a United States ARMY veteran. In addition to his wife Norma Matts, his children survive him: Gerry Matts of Portchester, NY; Raymond Matts of New York, NY; and Thomas Matts...

Feb 5, 2012

Mrs. Emily E. James, age 87, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, February 5, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Emily was born February 28, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Charles Rosser. She had been employed as a travel agent. Emily and her dear husband, William, spent 41 wonderful years together. Emily and William enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2012

Mr. Henry H. Dohrn, age 86 passed away Monday January 30th, 2012 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. Mr. Dohrn was born June 16, 1925 in Chicago Il, to the late Henry & Pearl Dohrn. Henry joined the Navy at an early age. After serving time in the Navy he returned to Chicago where he worked as a typesetter...

Jan 30, 2012

Robert L. Bushee, age 68 of Manchester, passed away January 30, 2012 at Alvin C. York Veterans Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. Born July 23, 1943 in Athol Massachusetts to the late Doris and Perley Bushee. He was married to Carrie Wofford Bushee, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bob was a member of the Baptist faith. In...

Jan 29, 2012

Mr. Stephen Leslie Lamb, age 57 of Nashville, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. Stephen was born January 19, 1955 to the late Warren Leslie Lamb and Betty Darlene Pelvit Lamb in Minneapolis, MN. He owned and operated his own lawn care business. Mr. Lamb is of the Lutheran faith. His siblings survive him: Darla Ness of Brooklyn Park, MN,...

Jan 29, 2012

Gene Lawson, age 64 of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord and his mother, Elizabeth, Sunday, January 29, 2012. Gene was a fun loving man who made friends with everyone he met – a real Southern gentleman. He is survived by his brother James Roberta; brother Terry; sister Kathy Kenny Young; nieces Ami Justin Conrad and Cami Lawson; nephews,...

Jan 28, 2012

Mollie Sullivan Davis was born January 28, 1927 in Franklin, TN, the daughter of the late Andrew Madison Sullivan and Sarah Frances Givens Sullivan. She was a long time resident of Old Hickory and most recently had made her home in Lebanon. Mollie was retired from the service department of K-Mart and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her...

Jan 26, 2012

Jan 24, 2012

Mr. Larry Kent Duke, age 78 of Old Hickory, passed away January 24, 2012 at Alive Hospice. Born on November 14, 1934 to the late James Robert Duke and Minnie Bell Duke in Nashville, TN. After school, he joined the NAVY and served during the Korean War. Later on he would work at Dupont, from which he retired. Larry was...