Jason Lamb
August 14, 2026
Jason F. Lamb, 54, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord after a 5-year courageous battle with cancer, on August 14, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Michelle Lamb; children, Zach and Emily Lamb; mother, Phyllis Lamb; brothers Kevin (Tammie) Lamb and Jeff (Brenda) Lamb; sister-in-law Marcia (Paul) Bowers; nephew, Jacob Lamb; niece, Anna Bowers;...
Ron Minnick
August 14, 2026
Mr. Ronald “Ron” William Minnick, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 after years with Alzheimer's. He was born in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph and Marie Minnick. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Fort Wayne International Business College with a degree in Accounting. He worked for Honeywell in Wasbash, IN and later with Square...
J.R. Pugh
August 13, 2026
Mr. James Robert “J.R.” Pugh Jr., age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away August 13, 2026. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late James R. Sr. and Ada Crutcher Pugh. J.R. grew up in Goodlettsville. He was educated at Goodlettsville High School, Freed Hardeman College, and University of Tennessee at Martin. Brother Pugh served as a Minister of...
William "Bill" Townsend
August 12, 2026
William “Bill” Ray Townsend, age 73, of Bell Buckle, TN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2026, surrounded by his family and in prayer.
A native of Dry Branch, WV, Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Earthlea Townsend, and his brother, Richard Larwa. He is survived by his siblings, Annette (James) Browning and Jack Larwa of WV.
Bill was a...
Tom Khemkeo
August 12, 2026
Mr. Tom Thongkham Khemkeo, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He came to the United States in the 1970’s. Mr. Khemkeo worked at Nissan for over 25 years. He always considered himself a car guy maintaining the various Nissans and Merecedes he owned over the years. Mr. Khemkeo was of the Buddhist faith and involved...
Udom Kanjanabout
August 11, 2026
Today, we remember and honor the life of Udom Kanjanabout, born March 15, 1960, and who passed away on August 11, 2026. Udom was the son of the late Jalunsak Kanjanabout and Thongbay Kanjanabout.
He was a loving father to his three children: his eldest son, Phonephelom Kanjanabout; his daughter, Thiprakasone Kanjanabout; and his youngest son, Theprakone Kanjanabout.
Udom was also one...
Michael William Schmidt
August 11, 2026
Michael William Schmidt, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. A native of Elm, NJ, he was the son of Christopher Len Schmidt and Concetta “Connie” Deluca Schmidt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Schmidt.
Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife, Josie Jones Schmidt; daughter, Christine Schmidt of Tampa, FL; granddaughters, Lisa,...
Larry Dale Kirk
August 11, 2026
Larry Dale Kirk, 82, passed away on August 11, 2026, following a brief illness. Larry was born on April 9, 1944, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents M.T. and Marjorie Kirk, and his two sisters, Jerry Sue Cresswell and Tina Gray.
He is survived by his wife of five years, Cathy Kirk. He is also...
James "Jim" Gardner, III
August 11, 2026
James “Jim” Kenneth Gardner passed away on August 10th, 2026, in his home after an 8-month battle with cancer at 52 years old. Jim was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 14, 1973, where he grew up for 8 years before moving to Chicago with his mother. At 20 years old, Jim enlisted in the Army and served for 3...
Harry Edmond Sorrell
August 11, 2026
Harry “Edmond” Sorrell (“Daddy Ed”) was born on November 19, 1940 and passed away peacefully August 11, 2026.
Edmond was preceded in death by his parents Harry Cotton Sorrell and Willie Mai Sorrell, sister Shirley McGlaughlin, and son Frankie Borden. He is survived by wife Marcia Sorrell of 20 years; daughters Stefanie Stover (Greg) and Andra Dickey (Hal); grandchildren: Harrison Stover...
Samuel "Sam" Augusta Truitt, Jr
August 10, 2026
Samuel Augusta Truitt, Jr., passed away in Murfreesboro, TN, on August 10, 2026, from pneumonia. Born in Greensboro, NC, on July 15, 1944, he was the son of Ruby Caroline Glass and Samuel Augusta Truitt, Sr. A hard-working student who loved learning, he was valedictorian of his class at Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC, and a member of Phi...
Barnett McConnell, Jr.
August 9, 2026
The end of time came for Barnett W. McConnell, Jr., age 84 of Smyrna, Tennessee, when he departed this life on August 9, 2026. Barnett was born on February 27, 1942 in Scott County, Virginia, and grew up there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barnett W. McConnell, Sr. and Georgia Hartsock McConnell, and his step-father, Hugh J....
Paul Mounivong
August 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul Mounivong
February 6, 1945 – August 9, 2026
Paul Mounivong, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2026, at Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Born on February 6, 1945, in Nong Khai, Thailand, Paul lived a remarkable life defined by courage, determination, resilience, and an enduring devotion...
Patricia Ann McIntosh
August 9, 2026
Patricia Ann McIntosh, age 77 of Murfreesboro died Sunday August 9, 2026. She was a native Columbus, MS and was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Cole and Kate Cole.
Mrs. McIntosh was a member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro and was retired Art Teacher. Her passion was being an Artist and Painter. She was a devoted member...
Choy Vongpanya
August 8, 2026
Mrs. Choy Vongpanya, age 99, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away with her family by her side Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born in Laos to the late Oune and Kham Vongpanya. Mrs. Vongpanya was a homemaker to and loved being with her family. She was a member of and involved with Wat Lao Buddharam Temple.
Mrs. Vongpanya is survived by...
Sara Pearl Washburn Markum
August 8, 2026
Sara Pearl Washburn Markum, age 95 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. A native of Decatur, AL, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Zora Henderson Washburn. Mrs. Markum was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade “Red” Markum, brothers, Ray and Lewis Washburn, and sisters, Ruby Battles, Ruthie Mae McRight, Lucille Hicks...
Frank Edward Franklin
August 7, 2026
Frank Edward Franklin, age 80 of Smyrna died Friday August 7, 2026. He was a native of Rutherford County, and was a preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Franklin; parents Frank M. Franklin, and Drusilla Haithcock Franklin; grandson, Benjamin Sterling.
Mr. Franklin was a member of Florence Baptist Church and was a retired police officer having worked from Smyrna Police...
Christopher George Sullivan
August 7, 2026
Chris George Sullivan, known lovingly as "Big Papa" and "Big Daddy," passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on August 20, 1973, in Murfreesboro, TN, Chris spent his life leaving a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to know him.
Chris was the kind of guy who could walk up to a complete stranger and talk...
Walter P. Nipper, Jr.
August 7, 2026
Walter Peyton Nipper, Jr., age 78 of Murfreesboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Peyton Nipper, Sr. and Ethel Virginia Sheets Nipper; sister, Virginia Ann Lester Knoll; brother-in-law, Clayton Eugene Fann; and an infant Fann.
He is survived by his sister, Brenda...
Amy Truett Fulmer
August 6, 2026
Amy Truett Fulmer
Amy Truett Fulmer, age 47, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Amy was preceded in death by her father, George Truett.
Amy was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend. She was a member of New Vision Baptist Church, and her faith was an important part of...
