All Obituaries

Mr. Tony Lockhart passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the age of 47. A full obituary will be posted when available.

Martha Kelly Owens passed away Thursday, May 2 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee after a brief illness. Born on January 16, 1939 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Martha was the daughter of the late Virgil S. Owens and the late Ethel Spencer Owens. As a child she was surrounded by her extended Owens Family. While she loved her two brothers, Robert (Bobby) and Patrick (Pat); her first cousin, the late Nancy Owens Bussche, was her near constant companion.  Martha excelled in school...

Katlyn Marie Rogers, age 26, of Gruetli Laager, TN, passed away on April 29, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1998 to parents Earl Rogers and Atonya Stephens in Winchester, Tn. Katlyn is survived by father, Earl Rogers (Lisa Vance); mother, Atonya Stephens (Kent McClain); children, Nahlah Rogers, and Shaylah Malcom; siblings, Amanda (Nathan) Coker, and Evan Rogers; step sisters, Raven Vance, Desire Vance, and Ashley Doss; Nana and Pa Joey; aunts and uncles, Danielle Stephens, Debra Wiser,...

Shirley Ann Towry Brown, age 85 of Hillsboro, TN, was the daughter of the late Aaron Johnson Towry Sr. and Lula Ann Pitts Towry. In addition to her parents, Shirley Ann was preceded in death by her eleven brothers, and her husband of 64 years, Rev. Elbert F. Brown. She is survived by her two children, David Brown of Hillsboro, TN and Sharon Ann Cox of Murfreesboro, TN; six grandchildren, Traci Moore (Jonathan), Wendy Brown (Cody Morgan), Rachel Brown, Ryan Brown, Shelby Ann Cox (Denis...

Mary Frances Brantley of Manchester, TN was born April 11, 1925 in Mt. Pisgah, Giles County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Oscar Pitman Gentry and Mary Florilla Ensor Gentry.  A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, she departed this life on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, TN at the age of 99 years. She is survived by 3 children, Martha V. “Vicky” Brantley of Nashville, TN, John French Brantley, III  (Chris)  of...

Terry Johnston, 62, of Manchester TN, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on April 22, 2024, after a long battle with Cancer. Terry Johnston was born on February 26, 1962, to Curtis Leo Jarvis and Mary Ann Jarvis in Aurora IL, where she grew up and started a family. She was a loving wife to Robert Polidoro and devoted mother to her 3 children Heidi, Destiny, and Tiffany. Terry Johnston had a knack for cooking and baking, her homemade dishes...

Robert Albert Bajar, age 84 of Manchester, formerly of Florida, was born in Cliffside Park, NJ, on February 19, 1940, to the late Alois and Helen Bajar. He was a firefighter for the state of New Jersey until his retirement. Robert was an avid baseball card collector and enjoyed watching Major League Baseball, especially the Florida Marlins. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Barbara Bajar; sons, Todd Bajar and his wife, Kathy, and Robert Bajar, Jr. and his wife, Lisa;...

Nickey Lee Shelton, age 75 of Manchester, was born on February 25, 1949, in Woodbury, TN, to the late Lester and Bessie Shelton. He was a paver operator for the state of Tennessee for Rutherford County until his retirement. Nickey enjoyed riding around in his truck, and before his declining health, turkey hunting. In addition to his parents, Lester and Bessie, Nickey is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Lee Shelton, son, Rusty Lee Shelton, brother, Jerry Lee Shelton, and sisters,...

Barbara Ann Neeley Trammell, age 81 of Manchester, was born on November 11, 1942, to the late Sherman and Julia Irene Qualls, in Manchester. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed flower gardening and cooking, and she was a cancer survivor for many years. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Qualls. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roy Lee Trammell; sons, Terry Layne Neeley (Rebecca), and Layne Neeley, Jr.;...

Ms. Rose Marie Brock, age 63 of Manchester, was born in Casey, IL. On October 31, 1960, to the late Alonzo Jones and Margaret VanScyoc. She was a homemaker and attended the Shepherd’s House Church in Tullahoma. Rose enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and she was known as a great landscaper. She was a music lover and lover of animals, especially her dog, “Mocha”, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to...