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Linda Fay Jernigan Parker

Linda Fay Jernigan Parker

June 19, 2026

Linda Fay Jernigan Parker, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lee Jernigan and Elise Stacey Jernigan. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bobby Ray Parker, who died February 13, 2026, of this year; sisters, Mamie Jernigan...

Lynda Faye Logan

Lynda Faye Logan

June 19, 2026

Lynda (Winky) Faye Logan, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Maryville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Forster Winkler and Dorothy Imogene Phillips Winkler.

She was a loving wife to her husband of 57 years, Ernest (Doc) Logan; a caring mother to her sons...

Jean Arnette

Jean Arnette

June 18, 2026

Betty Jean Arnette, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Auburntown, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Ernest Carlton Robinson and Obera Moore Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Arnette, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Steve Westbrooks and wife Kathy, Alan...

Dennis Cleo Hixson

Dennis Cleo Hixson

June 17, 2026

Mr. Dennis Cleo Hixson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. Funeral service for Mr. Hixson will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Kenton Chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton, Tennessee. Visitation for Mr....

Cierra Alexis Torres

Cierra Alexis Torres

June 15, 2026

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Cierra Alexis Torres on June 15, 2026, at the age of 27.

Born on June 22, 1998, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in Madison, TN, Cierra was the firstborn child and only daughter of her mother. From the moment she entered the world, she brought immense joy and love to...

Carlos Isaac Blasini Adorno

Carlos Isaac Blasini Adorno

June 15, 2026

Carlos Isaac Blasini Adorno, age 58, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, in Murfreesboro Tennessee. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to parents Carlos Guillermo Blasini and Eminee Adorno on September 1, 1967.

He is survived by his wife Dana Blasini; children, Autumn and Adrian Blasini; aunts Olga and Carmen Ramos Acevedo; mother-in-law Joan Gallagher; sister-in-law Heather (Tyler) Ogg; brother-in-law...

Dolores J. Higgins

Dolores J. Higgins

June 14, 2026

Dolores Thurston Higgins, age 90, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late William and Edna Thurston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Higgins, and her sisters, Shelby Jean Thurston Pennington and Glenda Sue Thurston Brinker.

Dolores is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Vaught and son,...

Dewey Wayne West

Dewey Wayne West

June 13, 2026

Dewey Wayne West, 70, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Saturday June 13, 2026, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior. While his family grieves his loss, they find comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain, healed and whole, and singing joyfully in God’s heavenly choir.

Dewey was born on August 13, 1955, to...

Sylvia Marie Miller

Sylvia Marie Miller

June 13, 2026

Sylvia Marie Miller, age 84 of Murfreesboro died Saturday June 13, 2026. She was a native of Beaver Falls PA and was preceded in death by her parents Edward Bates and Edit Bates; her husband Frederick Miller; grandchildren, Shanna Rice, Andrew Morrow.

Mrs. Miller was of the Catholic Faith and was a graduate of Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing and had...

Susan Gail Whalen

Susan Gail Whalen

June 13, 2026

Susan Gail Whalen, age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of Susie McCullough Williamson of Murfreesboro, TN and the late Hugh Brice Williamson, Sr.

Susan is survived by her husband Mark A. Whalen; children, Christopher Ivey of Smithville, TN, Eleanor Ivey of Nashville, TN, Zachary Daniels of Lebanon, TN,...

Carolyn Darlene Deocales

Carolyn Darlene Deocales

June 13, 2026

Carolyn Darlene Deocales, age 72 of Smyrna died Saturday June 13, 2026. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded by her parents, Robert Bass, and Ila Mae Bass, and her husband Dale Cajilig Deocales who died in 2021.

Mrs. Deocales was a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ and was retired Vice President of Sales of Ingram Books.

She...

Betty Louise Rogers

Betty Louise Rogers

June 13, 2026

Betty Louise Rogers, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Tuttle, OK died Saturday June 13, 2026. She was a native of Oklahoma and was preceded in death by her father, Roy Dobbs and her first husband of 54 years, Ron Bowersock.

Mrs. Rogers was a member of Salem Creek Church of Christ. She was co-owner of custom banner and signs...

Margaret "Peggi" Louise Bordash

Margaret "Peggi" Louise Bordash

June 12, 2026

Margaret “Peggi” Louise Bordash, 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026.

Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Peggi was raised in Warren, Ohio, where she graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. She later attended Tennessee Vocational School and worked 25 years at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center.

Peggi shared 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband Frank Bordash, and...

Cayven Jaxon Hawn

Cayven Jaxon Hawn

June 11, 2026

Cayven Jaxon Hawn, age 6 of Murfreesboro, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, June 11, 2026. He was born in Nashville and was a 2026 graduate of Black Fox Elementary Kindergarten.

Cayven is survived by his father, Steven Hawn; mother, Caitlyn Estes; brother, Wilder Hawn; grandparents, Charles "Bubba" Estes, Linda Perry; great-grandparents, Tanya Williams, Crystal Franklin, great-great- grandparent, Helen Ivey; aunts,...

Ann Marie Weckwert

Ann Marie Weckwert

June 11, 2026

Ann Marie (Mizga) Weckwert was born on December 28, 1940, in Ypsilanti, MI to Albert and Joyce Mizga. She died in Murfreesboro, TN on June 11, 2026, after a brief illness.

Ann attended Lakeview High School, Lakeview, MI, Farris State University, Big Rapids, MI and worked for GM and in local school districts for nearly 30 years.

Most important to Ann was...

Virginia Puckett

Virginia Puckett

June 11, 2026

Mrs. Mamie “Virginia” Marlin Puckett, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro and 1954 graduate of Central High School. Mrs. Puckett was a social worker with Human Services for over 40 years. She loved being with her family and...

Cynthia "Cindi" Claunch Todd

Cynthia "Cindi" Claunch Todd

June 10, 2026

Cynthia “Cindi” Claunch Todd, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. A native of Harrodsburg, KY, she was the daughter of William C. Claunch of Versailles, KY and the late Bettie Wampler Claunch.

Mrs. Todd is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bruce Todd; sons, Rob Todd and his wife Sarah of Murfreesboro, TN, Jay Todd...

Daisy Bell Waldron

Daisy Bell Waldron

June 10, 2026

Daisy Waldron, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Waldron; her son, David Waldron; and two grandchildren, Kevin and Lori. Daisy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by love, faith, kindness, and dedication to her family.

She is survived by her...

Thomas Keel

Thomas Keel

June 6, 2026

Thomas Keel, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gertrude Kielminski, his wife, Karen Keel, and his sister, Corinne Stolp. He is survived by his children, Andy Keel (Michelle), Kara Keel Moody (Chad), and Tamara Keel; and his grandson, Noah Keel.

Thom was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois....

Carolyn Rogers Wilson

Carolyn Rogers Wilson

June 5, 2026

Carolyn Rogers Wilson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family who loved her.

Born on August 22, 1934, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Carolyn lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.

Carolyn was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Floyd Wilson; her parents, Fred and Waldene Rogers;...

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