Darrel Whaley
November 12, 2026
Darrel Gene Whaley, age 81, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Hester Whaley; brother, Gerald Whaley; and sister, Jodean Wiser.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Whaley; children, Lonna Whaley, Darren Whaley and his wife Misty, Angel Esmond and her husband Tauris, and Faith Atkinson and her husband Jason; grandchildren,...
Joan E. Capps
November 12, 2026
Joan E. Capps, age 92 of Smyrna died Thursday November 12, 2026. She was a native of Niagara Falls NY and was preceded in death by her parents, Gladstone Cook, and Gerturde Ewald Cook. Her son Brent who died in March of 2026.
She was former owner of Capps Hardware in LaVergne. Mrs. Capps was a avid gardener.
She is survived by...
Donald Lee Moody
November 10, 2026
Mr. Donald Lee Moody, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Born in Pasco, WA, he was son of the late Harold and Helen Moody.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie; his children, Janet Moody and David (Nancy) Moody; grandchildren, Franchesca Johnson, Niekol (Nigel Woodard) Johnson, De’Andre Johnson, and Spencer Moody; great-grandchildren,...
Rebecca Jean Anderson
November 10, 2026
Rebecca Jean Anderson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on November 10, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Rebecca lived a life filled with love, faith, and creativity. Born on December 5, 1944, in the small town of Electre, Texas, Rebecca was the daughter of Edna Mae Koontz and Floyd William Belscamper. She also was sister to Charlotte Gipson,...
Charles "Chuck" Edgar Beaty
November 9, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Edgar Beaty
Chuck was the son of Dr and Mrs. Edgar Beaty and the grandson of Charles and Elizabeth Holtzendorff Adams, and Alva and Radie Yeargin Beaty who all preceded him.
Chuck is survived by his sisters, Helen and Kathryn Ann Beaty of Murfreesboro, Uncle Joe Beaty of Warren County, TN and cousins Carolyn and Tom Miller, Jeff Eric, Kent...
Charlotte McKinney
November 9, 2026
Charlotte Ann McKinney, age 79, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Bowers; husband, William “Bill” McKinney, III; and son, Michael Edmiston.
She is survived by her daughters, Traci Welchance and her husband Scott, Shawn McKinney Swetmon, and Whitney McKinney; grandchildren, Austen Welchance (Aurelia Alvarado), Jameson Edmiston, Kate Swetmon, Zivu Lucas,...
Kim Gipson
November 8, 2026
Kim Renee Helms Gipson, age 68, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1958 to the late James Robert and Bobbie Lois Faught Helms. She was also preceded in death by brothers in law, Larry Gipson and Tony Gipson.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Nathan “Cuz” Gipson; daughter, April Gipson Gunter and...
Mary "DeLayne" Hannah
November 8, 2026
Mrs. Mary “DeLayne” Hannah, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN passed way, Sunday November 8, 2026. Born in Manchester, TN, she was the daughter of the late C.E “Shorty” Mayton and Mildred Reed Mayton. DeLayne is also preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Hannah.
DeLayne is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Michael Hannah; son, Michael Edward Hannah and...
James Roger Gesiakowski, Jr
November 7, 2026
James Roger Gesiakowski, Jr. age, 58 of Smyrna died Saturday November 7, 2026. He was a native of Blue Island, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Roger Gesiakowski, and Marianne Teresa Cheney Schaafsma.
James was a Christian and was avid Football and NASCAR Fan.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Gesiakowski; children; Alex Gesiakowski and wife Rachel,...
James "Jimmy" Taylor Kerr
November 6, 2026
James “Jimmy” Taylor Kerr, age 93 of Milton passed away Friday, November 6, 2026. He was a native of the Halls Hill Community in Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, James T Kerr, and Mary Davis Kerr; sisters, Mary Francis Kerr, Nina Jackson, Margaret Caffey, and Elizabeth Sheridan.
Jimmy was a member of the Church of Christ,...
Charlie "Bran" Branion Bohn, II
November 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlie 'Bran' Branion Bohn II, who lost his battle with cardiovascular dementia on November 6, 2026.
Bran was a lifelong resident of middle Tennessee and a proud graduate of Antioch High School, class of 1976. Music served as his main passion, beginning with the high school band and continuing throughout...
Saul Martinez
November 4, 2026
Saul Antonio Martinez, age 20, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born in Warrenton, Virginia, to Saul Bonilla-Martinez and Yesenia Cruz.
Saul was a loving son, brother, nephew, and family member whose presence brought so much love to those around him. He was known for his kind heart, hardworking spirit, and the love he had...
Patricia Ann Black League
November 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Black League, age 80, was born in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, to Carl V. Black and Wordna Bragg Black.
Survived by husband Ronald Ray League; sons Carl Bragg Davis (Rachel) and Joshua Boone Davis (Lori); and sister Mary Luree Black Lovelace; grandchildren, Kaitlin Costa (Braeden), Hannah Judkins (Tanner), Logan Davis, and Justin Davis; great-grandchildren: Emersyn Wooden and Eleanor Judkins.
She...
Donna Nelson
November 3, 2026
Mrs. Donna Marie Ruga Nelson, age 72, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Donna shared 47 years of marriage with her husband, Corliss.
Born in Mineola, New York, to the late Silas and Evelyn Gearns Ruga, Donna earned her LPN after high school before moving to Albuquerque to pursue a bachelor’s...
William Galvin
November 3, 2026
October 23, 1936 - November 3, 2026
Boston born and bred. His music took him around the world, but his heart never left Nantasket Beach.
Destined for Nashville…50+ years living his dream in the Music City.
His memory carries on near and far, especially with a loving family of kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
“I’ve had a helluva run. All my heroes became my friends.”...
Connie Jo Vance Turner
November 3, 2026
Connie Jo Vance Turner, 71, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Connie was born on November 11, 1954, in Murfreesboro, TN, to Joseph Abraham Vance and Nellie Duke Vance.
From the very beginning, Connie was a little fireball full of energy, personality, and a love for life. She...
William Scott "Scotty" Miller
November 3, 2026
William Scott "Scotty" Miller, age 60, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Surrounded by the love of his family, Scott left behind a legacy of service, faith, friendship, and devotion to those he loved.
Born in Christiana, Tennessee, Scotty was the first son of William M. Miller Jr. and Shirley Ganelle Waterson...
Edmond Wright
November 3, 2026
Edmond “Mr. Ed” Wright, age 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2026 with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN and a son of the late Bill and Athie Wright. Mr. Wright was a 1961 graduate of Rockvale High School. He worked at Samsonite as an industrial engineer. Post-retirement, he found his niche...
Helen McClard
November 3, 2026
Mrs. Helen Rhea McClard, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with her family by her side. She was a production technician at Nissan for over 20 years before her retirement. Mrs. McClard loved being MeMa to her grandchildren and Honey to her great grandchildren. She was an avid reader finishing James Patterson novels in...
Bobby Bowen
November 2, 2026
Bobby Ray Bowen, age 68, joined his mom, Marveline Bowen and little sister, Nell Atwood in Heaven on November 2, 2026, after a valiant battle with Leukemia.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 50 years, Bonnie Bowen; their two daughters, Becky and little Bobbie; six grandchildren, Swai, Rhealyn, Dirk, Aganie, Mizery and Laynie, his great-granddaughter, Baby Ellie, sons...
