Obituaries

Mrs. Karin Lorraine Kopczeski Tucker, 64, of Readyville, Tennessee finished her journey on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born to the late Gene and Donna Pierce Kopczeski in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, March 7, 1960. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dave Tucker of Readyville; children, Charity (John) Person of Beechgrove,…

Marvin “Stacy” Wheeler, 54, of Auburntown, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on April 8, 1970. Preceding him in death was his brother, Dr. Scott Wheeler. He is survived by his wife, Amy Wheeler of Auburntown; children, Libby (Jordan Merchant) Wheeler of Murfreesboro, James Wheeler, and Sarah…

Wanda Faye Nichols Fann, 86, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Thomas Stones River hospital.  Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Clarence and Sadie B. Davenport Nichols. Ms. Faye is survived by her grandson, Houston Blake Cantrell (Lexie Melton) of McMinnville; great grandsons, Colton Lane…

Curtis Ely, 63, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown. A native of Jacksonville, FL., he is the son of Dorothy Edwards of Murfreesboro and the late William E. Ely. In addition to his mother, Curtis is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Fancie Lewis Ely of…

Mrs. Susie Mae Jernigan Scott, 83, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born to the late Foster and Hilmer Mae Jernigan on Thursday, July 31, 1941, Susie spent her younger life being raised and trained in Woodbury, Tennessee. She had a firm grip on what her priorities were, which guided her…

Faye Thomas Robinson, 86, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at NHC McMinnville. Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Elie Thomas and Leddie Summers Thomas.  She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Wray of McMinnville; grandchildren, Linda Floyd, Adam Mathis and Diane Mathis; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and…

Lytle Lafayette Tenpenny, 84, of Murfreesboro passed away February 11, 2025 at Community Care of Murfreesboro. A native of Cannon Co., Lytle was the son of Woodrow and Essie B. Davenport Tenpenny. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Faye McCullough; his son, Mark Tenpenny and daughter, Melanie…

In Loving Memory of Albert Lee Lorance March 7, 1939 – February 8, 2025 A beloved husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many, Albert grew up in Woodbury, TN but had resided in Hendersonville, TN since 2019. Albert was born in 1939 and lived through remarkable times and approached life with an…