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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Maurice Arthur Wright

Maurice Arthur Wright

July 16, 2026

Maurice Arthur Wright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Coventry, England, on August 2, 1935, Maurice was the cherished son of James and Evelyn Wright. He was predeceased by his parents and his two brothers, Dennis and Stephen Wright.

Maurice's journey through life was marked by dedication,...

Lois Garrett

Lois Garrett

July 17, 2026

Lois Irene Weinkauf Garrett, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. Mrs. Garrett was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alan and Margaret Weinkauf. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Community Care Nursing Home until she retired in 1995. She loved MTSU baseball, women’s basketball, and football and most of all, her beloved...

Doris Marie Spurlock Mullins

Doris Marie Spurlock Mullins

July 20, 2026

Doris Marie Spurlock Mullins, age 94 of Smyrna died Saturday July 18, 2026. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband, Granville Mullins; parents, J T. Spurlock, and Annie Laurie Wright Spurlock; granddaughter, Ashley Smartt.

Mrs. Mullins was a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ. She worked at South Central Bell in Nashville and...

Sadie Marie James

Sadie Marie James

July 18, 2026

Sadie Marie James, age 79 of Smyrna died Saturday July 18, 2026. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband Carrol Michael James who died in 2004. Her parents, William Edward Byrd, and Beatrice Marie Hensley Byrd and grandchild, BJ Whited.

Mrs. James was a Christian and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Tom Harris

Tom Harris

July 18, 2026

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Donald Harris, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Donald and Regina Harris. Tom was a 1972 graduate of the University of Maryland College Park. He played on the football team for one season before a friend convinced him to start playing rugby instead....

Rae Ann Snyder Dunaway

Rae Ann Snyder Dunaway

July 17, 2026

Rae Ann Snyder Dunaway, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, July 17, 2026, at Adams Place. She was a native of Louisville, Kentucky and was the only child of the late Raymond Edgar Snyder and “Dollie” Gertrude Virginia Snyder.

Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Dunaway Stephens and husband Robert Stephens of Murfreesboro; two step-grandchildren, Michelle Schroeder (Eric) and Benjamin Stephens...

Joyce Sanders

Joyce Sanders

July 17, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Diehl Sanders, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, July 17, 2026. She was born in Chambersburg, PA to the late Paul R. and Esther Helmuth Diehl. Following in her mother's footsteps, she spent many of her younger years as a cosmetologist. However, Joyce truly embraced being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a true...

Becky Jo Baxter

Becky Jo Baxter

July 17, 2026

Becky Jo Baxter, age 39, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Wilmoth Payne and Jo Prack; aunt, Sandy Payne Sims; and uncle, Jerry McCauley.

She is survived by her daughters, Sara Jo Baxter and Evelyn Baxter; parents, Kirk and Lisa Brock; brother, Brandon Brock and his wife...

Tanya Stephens

Tanya Stephens

July 15, 2026

Mrs. Tanya Sue McDaniel Stephens, age 53, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born in Portsmouth, VA to Edgar and Theresa McDaniel. Tanya started out at LaVergne Lake Elementary School as an educational assistant. She continued to work full-time while also pursuing her bachelor’s degree full-time at UT Southern so she could teach. She spent...

Lindsey Pflueger

Lindsey Pflueger

July 15, 2026

Mrs. Lindsey Elizabeth Brown Pflueger, age 47, of Smyrna, TN went to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born in East Ridge, TN to Mack and Linda Hill Brown. Lindsey was a 1996 graduate of LaVergne High School, a 2000 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and was to receive her Master’s in Middle School Counseling at...

Kevin Hardy

Kevin Hardy

July 14, 2026

Mr. Kevin Hardy, age 68, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was a native of Rochester, NY and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Kevin had an extensive career in many fields. He obtained his commercial driver's license as well as a chauffer’s license. Kevin mostly worked in construction as an electrician...

Connie Ann Bissinger

Connie Ann Bissinger

July 14, 2026

Connie Ann Bissinger, age 68 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 14, 2026. She was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Michael Anthony Bissinger; parents, Leroy Robinson, and Maurine Robinson.

Mrs. Bissinger was and Christian and retired from State Farm Regional Office in Murfreesboro.

She is survived by her daughters, Serena Gale Bissinger Mutter...

Tony Mark Anderson

Tony Mark Anderson

July 13, 2026

Tony Mark Anderson, age 68, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, fulfilling a dream of swimming in the Indian Ocean. He was preceded in death by Daphnea Jean Anderson, his wife of 42 years; father, Malcom Lee Anderson; brother, Mike Anderson; and brother-in-law, Bluker Rowden.

He is survived by his new but ever so adoring wife, Regina Anderson; daughter, Renee Anderson;...

Mary Katherine Catalano

Mary Katherine Catalano

July 13, 2026

Mary Katherine Catalano, age 83 of Smyrna died Monday July 13, 2026. She was a native of Old Hickory TN and was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Catalano; her parents, Joseph Fredick Nenno and Mable Genive LaFeber Nanno; a brother, Larry Nenno, and sister, Patricka Ruth Bark.

Mrs. Catalano was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was retired...

Alan Miller

Alan Miller

July 13, 2026

Dr. Milton “Alan” Miller, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away July 13, 2026 in his home and was welcomed by his Savior Jesus into heaven. He was born in Etowah, TN to the late Cecil and Vivian Plumlee Miller. Alan and his wife were among those who founded Believers’ Chapel in Murfreesboro on February 14, 1979. His favorite Bible...

Dr. Philip Monroe Mathis

Dr. Philip Monroe Mathis

July 12, 2026

Dr. Philip Monroe Mathis passed away on July 12, 2026, at his home in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness. Phil is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughter Lori Deal, cherished grandson Jacob James Deal, brother Mark Mathis, sister Junia (Dan) Pendleton, sister-in-law Teresa Mathis, and sister-in-law Florence Woods. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Genet...

Cathy Levi

Cathy Levi

July 12, 2026

Catherine "Cathy" Levi, 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cathy was the daughter of Noreen Coble. She attended Chattanooga State and went on to build a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant, working for NHC for 36 years. Beyond her professional life, she was known for her...

June Wynn Hahn

June Wynn Hahn

July 10, 2026

June Wynn Hahn, age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Born in White House, TN, she was the daughter of the late Percy Louis Wynn and Bernice Wilson Wynn. Mrs. Hahn was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Wynn.

Mrs. Hahn is survived by her husband of 64 years, Stanford G. “Stan” Hahn, Sr.; son,...

Micheal Lee Melton

Micheal Lee Melton

July 9, 2026

Micheal Lee Melton, age 54 of La Vergne died Thursday July 9, 2026. He was born in Murfreesboro and lived most of his life in La Vergne. Micheal was preceded in death by his father, Mack Melton; nephew, Nathan Melton

He was a lifelong fan of Nascar and was a devoted friend, and brother.

Michael is survived by his mother, Jo Helen...

Judith Arlene Roper Hall

Judith Arlene Roper Hall

July 9, 2026

Judith Arlene “Judy” Roper Hall, age 85 of Wartrace, TN, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. A native of Grundy County, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Estel Roper and Anna White Henley Roper. Mrs. Hall was also preceded in death by her husband Glenn Harris Hall who died in 2020.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughters,...

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