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Nolan Douglas Blair
Nolan Douglas Blair, 83, of the Short Mtn. community passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Norman and Jimmie Melton Blair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gayle Blair. He is survived by…
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Roy B. Rains
Roy B. Rains, 99, of the Bradyville community passed away at his home, Monday May 4, 2026. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Homer and Bertha Sadler Rains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Merritt Rains, sons, Tommy and Gayle Rains, grandson,…
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Wayne Prater
Wayne Prater, 81, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late John T. Prater and Valma Daniel Prater. He was also preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Janet Prater, wife, Katie Prater, his son-in-law, Mike…
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2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58.3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to strengthen Tennessee’s future. “When I first became Governor, I was hopeful about what we could accomplish in partnership with the General Assembly to serve Tennesseans,” said Gov. Lee. “Over eight legislative…
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Gertrude Smithson Gann Morris
Gertrude Smithson Gann Morris, age 95, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford. She was born in Cannon County on August 12, 1930 to her parents, Monroe & Angie Prater Smithson. Survivors include her son, Roy Gann of Woodbury; Grandchildren, LaVonda Nickles of Smithville, Jeremy Gann of Murfreesboro, Slade Sissom…
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Kenneth C. Bush
Kenneth C. Bush, 87, of Bradyville passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on February 26, 1939 in the Burt Community. His parents were the late, Opie and Nora Taylor Rogers. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Linda Bush…
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Jimmy Higgins
Jimmy Higgins, 83, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home in Woodbury with his loving family by his side. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Brady and Lou Davis Warren Higgins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn and David Higgins.…
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Claude Vernon Walton
Claude Vernon Walton, 81, of Bradyville, TN. passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford ER. Born in Springhill, he was the son of the late Charlie P. Walton and Rena Crafton Walton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Burr, Nettie Connor, Clara Kencaid and…
