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Muriel Paschal McCoy

Muriel Paschal McCoy

A memorial service for Muriel Paschal McCoy, age 96, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce McVey officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 6 p.m. until the time of service...

John B. Ruffing

John B. Ruffing

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John B. Ruffing passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on April 13, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Though he spent most of his life in Maine, he made Fayetteville, Tennessee, his home...

Ruby Pearl Evans

Ruby Pearl Evans

Funeral service for Ruby Pearl Evans, age 84, of Taft, TN, will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lois Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until the time of service on Tuesday at Higgins...

John Cullen Holcomb

John Cullen Holcomb

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. John Cullen Holcomb, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the...

Debra Carol Kirk

Debra Carol Kirk

It is with regret we announce the passing of Debra Carol Kirk, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN, formerly of Delaware. Deb was born on May 26, 1955, in Wilmington, DE, to the late James Levie Hayes, Sr., and Carolyn Austin Hayes. She had a green thumb, enjoyed growing...

Randall “Randy” Thomas Smith

Randall “Randy” Thomas Smith

Randall “Randy” Thomas Smith, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. Born on July 17, 1955, in Lincoln Co., TN, Randy was the son of the late Alfred Pete Smith and Rebecca Moore Smith. He was a...

Betty Sue Strope

Betty Sue Strope

Graveside service for Betty Sue Strope, age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Graves officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Betty was born on May 29, 1943, in...

HM1 Elmer “Sandy” Sanders, USN (Ret.)

HM1 Elmer “Sandy” Sanders, USN (Ret.)

HM1 Elmer "Sandy" Sanders, USN (Ret.), age 101, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. His passing came just one week shy of his remarkable 102nd birthday. Born on October 5, 1923, in...

Robin Elizabeth Rozar

Robin Elizabeth Rozar

Robin Elizabeth Rozar, age 63, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care. Born on January 22, 1962, in Lincoln County, TN, Robin was the daughter of Martha Jeannee Hodge and the late Robert...

1SG Randy Dwight Bradford, TN National Guard (Ret.)

1SG Randy Dwight Bradford, TN National Guard (Ret.)

Randy Dwight Bradford, a man whose life was a testament to his servant's heart, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 73. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, Randy's unwavering commitment to his community and family defined his existence. Born on December...

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