Gene Arnold
December 9, 2025
Alford Eugene Arnold, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. A native of Wartrace, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane O'Kieff Arnold; his parents, Alford Arnold and Annie Leever Roberts; sister, Janette Hardinge; daughter, Nancy Ann Nipper; and niece, Sandra Kimbro.
In accordance with...
Joe William Elliott
December 8, 2025
Joe William Elliott, age 89 of Shelbyville, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Monday December 8, 2025 at his home. He was a native of Portland, Tn and graduated from Sumner County High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joel Elliott, and Lila Pauline Suttle Elliott.
He was in the United States Air Force from...
Christine Clarice Blow
December 8, 2025
Christine Clarice Blow, age 75 of Smyrna, TN, died December 8, 2025, at her home. She was a native of Los Angeles, California, but made Smyrna her home more than 20 years ago, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carstens, and Harriett Collins Carstens, and her sister Robin Carstens.
Chris was a member of...
Fay Barlow Wakeley
December 8, 2025
Lela Fay Barlow Wakeley, age 86, of Murfreesboro TN, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN, she was the first of 10 children to the late Jim and Myrtle Barlow. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Gennette Hale and Paul Wakeley, and her 4 siblings,...
Laura Walton Lorance
December 7, 2025
Laura Walton Lorance, age 66 of Unionville died Sunday December 7, 2025. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Walton and Verdia Estes Walton.
Mrs. Lorance was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her son, Keith Hudson and wife Kimberly, Willie Hudson; Longtime...
Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr.
December 5, 2025
Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr., of Readyville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at age 86. He was born in Dilton, TN, to Ben and Audrey Arnette. He is a 1957 graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro and graduated in 1961 from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as...
Jerry Fern Alexander Sr.
December 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry Fern Alexander Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born in Woodlawn, AL to the late Clarence and Mindie Alexander. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Howard Alexander I.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...
Rebecca Markert
December 3, 2025
Rebecca Markert was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, at 77 years of age.
Born Rebecca Anne Wright to the parents of Bette and William H. Wright on February 25, 1948 in Radford, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father William H. Wright, and...
Art Fowler
December 3, 2025
Charles "Art" Fowler, age 77, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025. Â Art was a native of Mason, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Liedhegner Fowler; daughter, Amy Turner (David Clark); son, Andrew Fowler (Kim); three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date. Memorial...
James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin
December 3, 2025
James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin, age 78, of Christiana, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Sam and Johnnie Duggin. Â In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife of 52 years, Peggy Duggin;...
Ralph Leon Peebles
December 2, 2025
Ralph Leon Peebles, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A native of Woodbury, TN, he was the son of the late Leon Puckett Peebles and Mattie Ruth Howeth Peebles. Mr. Peebles was also preceded in death by his wife Lela Proctor Peebles.
Mr. Peebles is survived by his daughters, Leanne Bates and...
Maylie Tracy
December 2, 2025
Maylie Ruth Szwast Tracy was born on December 18, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, and went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a Christian, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Kenneth Lee Tracy; her mother,...
Anne M. Anglin
December 1, 2025
Anne M. Anglin, age 71 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away, Monday, December 1, 2025. A native of Harriman, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Parker and Lucy McAmis Parker. Anne was also preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Parker.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Seeley of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Samantha McAllister...
Khoune Sisavatdy
December 1, 2025
Mr. Khoune Sisavatdy, aged 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Laos, he is the son to the late Phomma and Sone Sisavatdy.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Chansamone Sisavatdy; his children, Thommy Sisavatdy and her husband Bou Chindavong, Ainoi and his wife Amanda Sisavatdy, and Tony Sisavatdy; grandchildren, Tyler,...
Brent Mccluskey
December 1, 2025
Joe Brent McCluskey, age 63, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, Brent was the beloved son of Joe and Olene McCluskey, and is now reunited with them, as well as his brother Steve, whom he missed dearly.
Brent lived...
Elmer Jackson
November 30, 2025
Mr. Elmer Blake Jackson, Jr., age 98, of Antioch, TN passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born in Toulon, IL to the late Elmer B. Jackson, Sr. and Mae Jackson. Mr. Jackson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years before embarking on another 20+ year career with IBM. He was...
Shirley Kelly
November 30, 2025
Shirley Joy Kelly passed away peacefully in her sleep in Smyrna, TN on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was 93.
Shirley was born in Utah on June 26, 1932, to Henry and Pauline Beagley. Her mother emigrated to America from England. She wed Laroy Glen Kelly, a U.S. Navy veteran and mechanic, in 1949. They were married...
Michael Ensley
November 30, 2025
Mr. Michael "Mike" Lee Ensley, age 75, of LaVergne, TN passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was a son of the late Chester and Edith Stroup Ensley. Mike worked as an electrician in the communications industry and an inspector for fire safety equipment. He was fond of his many cats and dogs he looked after. Mike also enjoyed...
Jacob Ryan Macdonald
November 29, 2025
Mr. Jacob Ryan MacDonald, age 35, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after a 20-year struggle with addiction. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, he is the son of Scott MacDonald and Michele Traina. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Judith Griffith.
He leaves behind two beloved daughters, Emma Grace Howard and Adley Grace Velleff; his...
Melvin "David" Jones
November 28, 2025
Melvin " David" Jones, age 73 of Lascassas died Friday November 28, 2025. He was a native of Knox County in Arminda Community, Â and was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin B. Jones and Mary Sue Travis Jones; sister, Wilma Reece; brother, Kenneth Jones; nephews Michael David Jones, Michael Chriss Jones.
Mr. Jones had a long...
