Richard Prescher
May 23, 2026
Richard F. Prescher, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died on May 23, 2026. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. John Hinkle will officiate.
Rick was born June 23, 1949, in Bloomington, Illinois, and was the son of George and Jean Prescher. He was preceded in death...
She-Ra Luna
May 21, 2026
Mrs. She-ra Lynn Luna, age 41, of Columbia, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born in Santa Maria, CA, She-ra was a devoted wife and mother, loving daughter, cherished sister, and loyal friend to many.
She-ra loved spending time with her family, especially her children. She enjoyed bringing loved ones together and was often the heart behind many gatherings....
Jeffrey Panya
May 21, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey Panya, age 45, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born in Seattle, WA and was a 1999 graduate of Pearl Cohn High School. Jeff enjoyed comics, various forms of anime, and video arts.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Nam and Bouapeth Panya; siblings, Katethong Keovilay, Bobby Panya, and Tony Panya and his wife...
Carol Anne Cutshall Pugh
May 21, 2026
Carol Anne Cutshall Pugh, age 82 died, Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Born in Green River, Utah, she made her home in Nashville for many years before relocating to Lebanon.
She was the daughter of the late William H. Cutshall and Elsie Sykes Cutshall. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bill Pugh and a brother, Kenneth Lankford.
She is survived by...
Robert Arnold Paredes
May 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” Paredes, age 82 of Spring Hill, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth Paredes.
Bob is survived by his wife, Lynne Paredes of Spring Hill, TN; sons, Rob Paredes and his wife Michelle Paredes of Valrico, FL, Chrisopher Paredes and his wife...
Anna Jane Bunton
May 19, 2026
Anna Jane Dillard Bunton, 75 years of age, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Anna was born on October 9, 1950, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Edith Imogene and Paul Ray Dillard. She graduated from Bremen High School in Midlothian, Illinois.
She was employed as a receptionist until marrying Charles David Bunton and a mother thereafter. She and the...
Charles Jerry Gibson, Jr.
May 19, 2026
Charles Jerry Gibson, Jr., age 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
A native of Bradley County, Tennessee, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Charles Jerry Gibson, Sr. and Mitzi Lawson Gibson, who survives him. He was also preceded in death by David “Red” Lawson, Charles Edward Gibson, Florence Swafford Lawson, and Edna Mae...
Juan Kapamas
May 19, 2026
Mr. Juan Kapamas, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico to the late Demetrio and Maria Copca Kapamas. Mr. Kapamas was proud of both his Greek and Mexican heritage. He also proudly served his country in the United States...
Floyd Duane Free
May 19, 2026
Floyd Duane Free, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A native of Wartrace, TN, he was the son of the late William F. Free and Louise Hubbard Free.
Mr. Free is survived by his wife of 37 years, Magdalene Anderson Free; daughters, Jennifer Cantrell and her husband Scott of Lascassas, TN, Laura Brown and her husband...
Garth Edward Roberson
May 19, 2026
Garth Edward Roberson, age 80 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with family by his side. He was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and the son of the late Edward and Callie Roberson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Watson.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sandra Roberson; children, Eddie...
Frank Eddie Blair
May 19, 2026
Frank Eddie Blair, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A native of Smith County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Shafter Blair and Effie Dickens Blair. Mr. Blair was also preceded in death by his siblings, Hugh Lee, Virginia, Wesley, Elois, Ernest, Margaret, Oshel, Wilburn, and Bessie.
Mr. Blair is survived by his wife...
Donald Louis Zlotky
May 17, 2026
Donald Louis Zlotky, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. A native of Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Louis Zlotky and Beth Lucille Bishop Zlotky. Donald was also preceded in death by his daughter, Quin Michael Zlotky, and his sister, Marilyn Carlton.
Donald is survived by his wife, Gail Marie Zlotky; sons, Aaron...
Ida Lee Powell Barlow
May 17, 2026
Ida Lee Kathryn Powell Barlow, age 92 of Bell Buckle, TN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her home.
A native of Warren County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Powell and Ella D. Farless Powell. Mrs. Barlow was also preceded in death by her husband, James Titus Barlow, two brothers, Haston and Quimm Powell, and...
Joyce Olivia Puding
May 16, 2026
Joyce Puding, age 85 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Burlington, Vermont and a daughter of the late Clifford and Marjorie Poquette. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Deborah J. Dickson, sisters Shirley Conger and Virginia Perrault and her brother Richard Poquette.
Survivors include...
Bhartiben Patel
May 13, 2026
Mrs. Bhartiben “Ushaben” Gulabbhai Patel, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in India to the late Naginbbhai Dulabhai and Dahiben Naginbhai Patel. Mrs. Patel was a member of the Ganess Hindu Temple. She loved cooking and feeding those whom she loved.
Mrs. Patel is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gulabbhai Rambhai...
Donald Wayne Espy
May 12, 2026
Donald Wayne Espy, age 78 of Murfreesboro died May 12, 2026, at his home. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Espy and Ruth Zumbro Espy.
Mr. Espy was a Christian and devoted friend to many. Mr. Espy was veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam for three years. He...
Prince T. Reed
May 12, 2026
Prince T. Reed, age 91 of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by his parents Willie David Reed, and Media Mai Smith Reed.
He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Johnson Controls.
Mr....
Kerry David Hand
May 11, 2026
Kerry David Hand, age 56, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Eloise Hand; and maternal grandparents, Judson and Ruth Dew.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Clarissa Hand; sons, Alex Hand (Kiana) and Deklan Hand; parents, David and Dr. Mary Frances Hand;...
Patricia Jane Palczewski
May 10, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Palczewski — known to most simply as Grandmommy — passed away peacefully at home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on the evening of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after years of facing the devastating, unyielding progression of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 77.
Patti was born on May 16, 1948, in Dover, New Hampshire,...
Jimmy Dale "Jim" Pressley
May 10, 2026
Jimmy Dale “Jim” Pressley, age 88 of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born in Morristown, TN, he was the son of the late Clayton Pressley and Minnie Bale Pressley. Jim was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy “Dot” York Pressley, three sisters, and five brothers.
Jim is survived by his daughter,...
