Obituaries

Virgil Hal Smith, 88, of Shelbyville passed away May 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Patricia David Smith, on July 20, 2000. He…

Bettie Jane Cartwright, 84, of Cottontown, Tenn., passed away May 19, 2024, surrounded by the loving comfort of her family and the compassionate care of Hospice. Graveside Services will be…

Danny Carlton Waggoner departed this life on May 17, 2024, after a long illness. He was born to the late Jesse and Grace Hines Waggoner in Shelbyville on October 12,…

Bobby N. King, 79, of Shelbyville died May 12, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Bishop Steve Simmons officiating.  Burial…

Carolyn Elaine Walker, age 65, of Shelbyville, passed into a heavenly life on May 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was dedicated to her family. She…

Marvinda Lee Fletcher Shouse, of Shelbyville, passed from this life peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, at the age of 50 years.…

James Travis Cook, 84, of Shelbyville died May 8, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Rev. Carrol Crosslin officiating.  Burial…

Perry Levi Casteel, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Tullahoma, TN. He was 88 years old. Perry spent his youth in the Black Hills…

LTC (US Army Retired) John J. Trankovich, passed away April 7, 2024, at his home in Normandy, Tenn., at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife: Nancy…

James William Marr, 82, of Shelbyville died April 30, 2024. Graveside Services will be held 4 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Mark Pierce officiating. Visitation will…