Samuel M. Crank
, Tennessee
October 9, 2026
Samuel M. Crank, age 80, passed away October 10, 2026 in Murfreesboro. He was born in Nashville and served in the United States Army. Samuel worked for International Paper Products and Johnson Control.Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Harvey Crank and Ruby Mary Griffin Crank. He is survived by his wife, Angela Widener Crank; son, Samuel Nathan Crank; daughters, Sharon Sue Rose Dale, Amanda Violet Verge and Kimberly Anne Racardez-Rodriquez; son, Joshua Wayne Barlow; fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three on the way.Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.Chapel service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers with Rev. Jim Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130. 615-893-2422.
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Benjamin Scott Dotson
, Tennessee
June 8, 1971 — October 8, 2026
Benjamin Scott Dotson, 55, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died October 9, 2026. He was born June 9, 1971 in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Guy Roosevelt and Jeanne Pardue Dotson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Guy Roosevelt Dotson, Jr.Ben is survived by his precious daughter, Cecilia Jean Dotson, sister, Bethe Becker and her husband Frank, brothers, Von Dotson and his wife Jana, and Greg Dotson. He is also survived by his dear friend, Jory Savage and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.Ben graduated from Riverdale High School. He earned his undergraduate from Middle Tennessee State University. His life was very rooted in his faith and was a mentor to so many. Ben was a beloved basketball coach and guided many young men in high school to reach their full potential. Teaching them how to win both on the court and…
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Edd C. Comer
, Tennessee
October 8, 2026
Edd C. Comer age 81 of Smyrna Tennessee passed away the evening of Friday October 9 2026 at his home. Born March 2 1945 Edd was the son of the late Ed and Edna Edwards Comer Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Judy A. Comer in 2017. Edd will be remembered as a beloved and devoted husband father grandfather and greatgrandfathersteady in love gentle in spirit and generous in ways both seen and unseen. Compassionate and kindhearted he carried himself with patience and honesty offering thoughtful guidance marked by quiet wisdom. Often a quiet man Edd understood the value of measured words when he spoke it was worth listening. A founding member of Parkway Baptist Church in Smyrna Tennessee Edd lived his faith with constancy and care. He served as a longtime Sunday School teacher leading classes for children as well as senior adults…
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