James "Jim" Robert Brink
August 22, 2026
Mr. James “Jim” Robert Brink, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Sylvania, Georgia he was the son of James and Betty Brink. He is preceded in death by his father James Armstrong Brink and his grandparents Edna and James Richardson and Sarah and Clark Brink.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41...
Sandra "Sandy" Mae Bluemel
August 22, 2026
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Mae Bluemel, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Bournonville.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Bluemel; children, Ted (Brandi) Bluemel, Robin (Lane) McCannon, Dale (Traci) Bluemel, and Kevin (Heather) Bluemel; grandchildren, Madison Bluemel, Austin...
James William Tomlinson
August 21, 2026
James William Tomlinson, age 26, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, from injuries received from an automobile accident. He was born November 15, 1999, in Murfreesboro, TN to Jeffrey Tomlinson and Carol Hill Tomlinson.
James is survived by his parents, Jeffrey “Jeff” and Carol Hill Tomlinson of Smyrna, TN; sister, Hannah Hays and her husband Zach of Lascassas,...
Betty Cothron
August 21, 2026
Betty Lauderdale Cothron age 92 died August 21, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a native of Hartsville, TN and was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Kenneth Cothron who died in 2024. Her parents, Alfred Lauderdale and Ethel Harper Laurderdale, sister, Mary Elizabeth Harris.
Mrs. Cothron was a member of Kingwood Church of Christ. She was a...
Roger Anthony Cannon
August 21, 2026
Roger Cannon joined his heavenly Father in heaven on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure and a legacy of kindness, grace, devotion, and faith that will live on through them.
Roger grew up in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he attended Alcoa High School. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before transferring to...
Linda Joyce Driver
August 21, 2026
Linda Joyce Durrett Driver, 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. The Warren County, KY, native was born on October 20, 1947 to the late Samuel Joseph Durrett and Iona Bohannon Durrett of Bowling Green, KY.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Douglas White Driver; her...
Peggy Wenger Miller
August 19, 2026
Peggy Wenger Miller, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2026 in her loving home surrounded by family.
Peggy was born on August 24, 1936 in Houston, Mississippi to Donald Earnest and Suzette Pyron Wenger. Her family moved to Atlanta, GA for Peggy's younger years before moving to Montgomery, AL where she graduated from Sydney Lanier High...
Idalee Tomlinson Allen
August 19, 2026
Idalee Tomlinson Allen, who enjoyed seventy years of marriage to the love of her life, died Wednesday evening, August 19, 2026, in Murfreesboro. She was 93.
Idalee was a bookkeeper for Commerce Union Bank in downtown Murfreesboro when she first noticed a young Bill Allen dropping in to make deposits from his job. She was smitten and arranged a “blind” date...
Roy "Leon" Baugh
August 19, 2026
Mr. Roy “Leon” Baugh, age 72, of Lavergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Hytop, Alabama, he was the son of the late Gordon and Pauline Baugh. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Elaine Baugh and his brother Daryl Baugh.
Leon is survived by his son and best friend, Adam Baugh; his nine siblings,...
Allan Blount deMille
August 18, 2026
Mr. Allan Blount deMille, age 88, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Allan was born in Los Angels, California on May 22, 1938 to the late John Blount deMille and Louise Denker deMille. He was the husband of Mary Lou Nance deMille.
Mr. deMille graduated from Tulane University and spent his working career as a commercial insurance broker.
Mr. deMille is survived...
Gene Howard Graves
August 18, 2026
Mr. Gene Howard Graves, age 75, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gene was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 28, 1951, to the late Howard Graves and the late Pearl Graves.
Mr. Graves served in the United States Navy after which he worked in the airline industry. It was while working for the airline that he settled in Nashville, Tennessee...
Virginia Yoakum Carr
August 18, 2026
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Mary Virginia (nee Yoakum) Carr passed away on August 18, 2026 at the Alive Hospice facility in Murfreesboro, TN. Virginia was born on August 28, 1930 as the daughter of Carl and Francis (Sluss) Yoakum in Campbell County, Tennessee. She met and fell in love with her husband, Gene Carr while growing up in Sevier County. They married...
Sherry Lee Green
August 17, 2026
Sherry Lee Green, age 87 of La Vergne died Monday August 17, 2026. She was a a native of Rosedale Indiana and was preceded in death by her parents Carl Mingle, and Lois Cooper Mingle; first husband Don Ray Lewis and second husband Lawrence Green; grandson, RJ Roberson; great-great grandchild, Messyiah; sister, Sara Haley.
Mrs. Green was a member of Miracle...
Billy Morris Young
August 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Billy Morris Young, age 47, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on August 16, 2026, at 6:06 p.m. Born and raised in Culleoka, Tennessee, he is the son of the late Billy and Virginia Young.
Billy is survived by his son Matthew Young; former wife, Melissa (Jim) Rich; sister, Belinda...
Ramona Viera
August 15, 2026
Ramona Viera, age 82 of Smyrna died Saturday August 15, 2026. She was a naitve of Arecibo, Puerto Rico and was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel Viera and Zoraida Vasquez Viera.
Ms. Viera was a member of the Catholic Church and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. She retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation...
Don Edmond Phillips, Sr.
August 15, 2026
Mr. Don Edmond Phillips, Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, finished his earthly race Saturday, August 15, 2026. Born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his son Don Phillips, Jr.
Don is survived by his loving wife Marie; daughters, Monica Schmelter and her husband Joseph...
Howard Thomas "Butch" Eades
August 15, 2026
Mr. Howard Thomas "Butch" Eades, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away, Saturday, August 15, 2026. Born in Lebanon, TN, he was the son to the late Howard and Virginia Eades.
Butch is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Freida (Johns) Eades; children, Robin (David) Gentry, Tom Paul (Cheryl) Eades, and Scott (Tonya) Eades; grandchildren, Adam (Celina) Anderson, Amy...
McConnico Farrell Maxwell
August 14, 2026
McConnico Farrell Maxwell, age 49 of Readyville, TN died Friday August 14, 2026. He was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Ferrell Maxwell.
Mr. Maxwell was a Christian and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a free spirit that loved to fish, camp, and a good bonfire. Most of all he loved being...
Nanette "Nan" Hatheway
August 14, 2026
Nan Hatheway, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on August 31, 1958, Nan was the firstborn of a set of twins, beginning a life that would be filled with love, family, and meaningful connections. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing...
Lee Lamont Farris
August 14, 2026
Lee Lamont Farris, 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. A native of Colorado Springs, CO, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Farris, and Doris Lavone Phillips Farris. Lee was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Farris.
Lee is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carla Garner Farris; children, Kayla Murphy and...
