Obituaries

March 19, 2026

Ms. Elizabeth "Ann" White, age 60, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was a native of Louisville, KY and a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. Ann worked as an insurance agent for many years. She enjoyed fishing for whatever would bite on Percy Priest Lake and collecting coins.

Ann is survived by...

March 18, 2026

Timothy Scott Cline, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born on December 12, 1967, he was the son of the late Billy Ray Cline Sr. and Brenda (Byrd) Cline. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Cline Jr. and his stepdaughters, Caitlin Roussin and Jessica Farless.

Scott is...

March 18, 2026

Tracy Lawrence Preston, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his home. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of Beverly Sue Windrow Preston of Murfreesboro, TN and the late Wiley Preston, Jr. Tracy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alena Hope, and a grandson, Hyden Zane Merlow.

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March 17, 2026

Gail Rebecca Price, age 67 of Beechgrove died Tuesday March 17, 2026. She was a native of  Berwick, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Dean Price and her parents, Clair Norquest, and Clara Phillips Norquest; brother, Daniel Norquest; nephew, David Halterman

Mrs. Pirce was a member of the Baptist Church and was a...

March 15, 2026

Martha Sue Smotherman Irvin, age 72 of La Vergne died Sunday March 15, 2026. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband James Michael Irvin, Sr; parents, Robert Franklin Smotherman, and Maggie Irene Ragsdale Smotherman; brothers, Dennis Smotherman, and Robert Smotherman; sisters, Mary Lamb, Barbara Smotherman.

Mrs. Irvin was a...

March 12, 2026

Christopher Gene Finchum, age 48, of Cullman, Alabama, died March 12, 2026. He was a native of Antioch, Tennessee, and a graduate of Antioch High School.

Chris had spent his adult life working in the refrigeration industry. He had a passion for music, fishing, and the outdoors. He dearly loved his family.

He was preceded...

March 12, 2026

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Lyn Walker Teasley, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born in Sparta, TN to the late William and Lois Wiggs Walker. Peggy earned her bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University. She taught at LaVergne High School and Siegel High School. Peggy attended all the sporting events at the...

March 11, 2026

Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Ross, age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born in Eatontown, NJ to Charles and Rose Rivera Ross. Mike worked in ground operations and dispatch with Southwest Airlines at Nashville International Airport. He had a kind and patient spirit and was a...

March 11, 2026

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Wayne Bragg, age 78, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born in Woodbury, TN to the late Emery and Ruby Davenport Bragg. Bobby worked in aviation at Avco for 45 years until his retirement. He loved to cheer at the Titans games and smile...

March 10, 2026

Barbara Turner, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was a native of Carroll County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Johnny and Maureen Bost Younger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, William (Bill) John Turner, and a sister, Martha Polny.

Survivors include her sons, Johnny...

March 9, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Williams, age 83, of Rockvale, TN passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Willie Floyd and Grace Williams. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Rockvale High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU in 1964 in English and Physical Education. Carolyn played guard on the girls' basketball team...

March 9, 2026

Mrs. Ratsada Nina Tsan, age 62, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Laos to the late Hieng Thieh Than Siluangkhot and Siew Juaone Koo. When Mrs. Tsan came to the United States, she was involved with a Traditional Lao Dance Troup. She was meticulously organized which served her...

March 8, 2026

Betty Winters Campbell, age 90 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Davidson Winters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Campbell; and siblings, Iva Hayes, Lorene Davis, Ruby Lay, Louie Winters, Alfred Winters, Joe...

March 8, 2026

Dr. John Hodge Jones, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. He was born February 17, 1937, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to McKinley Hobart Jones and Martha Tomlinson Jones.

John was a devoted father, grandfather, educator, and servant of his community. He loved his family deeply, cherished the family farm, and poured...

March 7, 2026

Conner Brock Phillips, age 17 of La Vergne, Tennessee died Saturday March 7, 2026. He was a native of Rutherford County and was member of Jefferson Pike Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Albert Harriman; great-grandmothers, Ola B. Irvin and Yvonne Pope Irvin.

He is survived by his mother, Miranda Fountain; brother,...

March 6, 2026

Edward "Chip" Webb Chappell, Jr., of Murfreesboro passed away on Friday March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Galax, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Webb Chappell, Sr., and Eleanor Hale Chappell.

Chip was a graduate of Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University where...

March 5, 2026

Allie B Hackney, age 100 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband,  Nathan G. Hackney; grandson, Jeff Schott; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Michael Schott, Christian Schott; parents, Nodie Martin Barrett,  Nora Leahew Barrett; brothers, Oliver Eugene, Ray and Charles Barrett; sister, Mary Frances Blansett.

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March 4, 2026

James "Jim" Benton Hinson, age 84 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A native of Trenton, TN, he was the son of the late Levi and Julia Rankin Hinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Hinson, sister, Ruby Hinson, and a brother Bill Meacham.

Jim is survived by his daughter,...

March 4, 2026

Johnnie Mae Mason Lowe, age 92 of Bradyville, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Rosie Delbridge Mason. Mrs. Lowe was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Lowe, two brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Lowe is survived by sons,...

March 4, 2026

Randall C. Turner age 85 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday March 4, 2026. He was a native of Owensboro, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Turner, and Inez Berry Cox.

Mr. Turner was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired Truckdriver with Sadler Brothers...