May 12, 2026
Obituaries
Bobby Alfred Womble
Bobby Alfred Womble was born on March 16, 1934, in Moore County to Payton and Eva Patterson Womble. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in Murfreesboro, TN, on April 29, 2026.
Regina Joye Qualls, 56
Regina Joye Qualls, 56, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19, 1970, in Tullahoma to the late Billy and Wanda (Smith) Bradford.
Nellie B. Burt, 92
Nellie B. Burt, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida surrounded by her loving family.
John Dixon Spear, 84
John Dixon Spear, 84, of the Wartrace community in Moore County was tragically killed in an auto accident, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Wartrace.
John Scott Fletcher, 84
John Scott Fletcher of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 84.
Fred Hillis Jr, 70
Fred Hillis Jr, 70, of Cowan, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born in McMinnville on Dec. 29, 1955, to the late Fred and Shirley (Garner) Hillis. Before his retirement, Fred worked as a painter. He loved listening to country music, as well as line-dancing and karaoke. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Fred always enjoyed watching and cheering for his favorite team. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Fred is survived by his loving sister, Debbie Smith; uncles, Jerry Garner, George Garner, and Albert Garner; and aunts, Sheila Reeves and Connie Culbertson.
Billy Roy Murray, 83
Billy Roy Murray, of Shelbyville, passed this life on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at his home at the age of 83.