Obituaries

March 3, 2026

William "Butch" Franklin Hamby, age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Hamby.

He is survived by his wife of 42-years, Melanie Hamby; children, Matthew Hamby (Shelby), Jonathan Hamby, Caroline Foster (Brian), Catherine Battle (Tyler), and Gracie Hamby; beloved grandchildren, Everly, Henry, Margaret,...

March 2, 2026

Connie Entrikin Gibson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born on May 28, 1931, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Dr. John Bennett and Minnie Sue Entrikin. She attended Byrd High School and Centenary College in Shreveport, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Connie remained in Shreveport,...

March 2, 2026

Abby Love Ramsay, age 16, went to be with her Savior on March 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Abby was born on September 20, 2009, in Qingdao, China. She later returned with her family to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 2015. Abby grew up in Murfreesboro and was known for her kindness, creativity, and bright spirit...

March 1, 2026

Mrs. Mary Kaye Batey Smith, age 74, of Christiana, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Thomas Alfred Batey, Sr and Evelyn Christine Williams Batey Hall. Mrs. Smith earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU. After 28 years, she retired as...

March 1, 2026

Luther Gray (LG) Elliott, age 89 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Smyrna Care Center. He was a native of Paint Rock Valley, Alabama and was a son of the late Virgil Elliott and Mary Lee Owensby Elliott. He was also preceded by his wife, Joan Elliott, and all six of his siblings.

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March 1, 2026

Jean Alice Stauffer Prehn, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. A native of Mishawaka, IN, Mrs. Prehn was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence C. Stauffer and Jean Dafoe Stauffer. Mrs. Prehn was also preceded in death by a sister, Cora Sawyer, and an infant brother.

Mrs. Prehn is survived by...

March 1, 2026

Jordan Andrew Holley, age 33, was born on October 13, 1992 in Heidelberg, Germany.  He died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Summit, Kentucky.  Jordan was preceded in death by his younger brother, Cameron Wright, and his grandfather, Luther R. Holley. Jordan is survived by his father, Luther E. 'Gene' Holley, and wife, Melissa; his mother, Sally Joy Leonard,...

February 28, 2026

Wendy Carol Tompkins, lovingly known as "My Sweet Wendy," passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 60 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Wendy was the heart of her family and a treasured friend to so many. Her nickname, "My Sweet Wendy," was a true reflection of her gentle spirit, generous...

February 28, 2026

Larry Everett Stearnes, age 60, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Omaha, NE, he was the son to the late James "Tank" Stearnes and Bonnie Stearnes. He is also preceded in death by his uncles, Robert Stearnes and Bruce Stearnes.

Larry is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Stearnes; children, Amber...

February 27, 2026

In Loving Memory

John Matthews Johns

June 15, 1941 – February 27, 2026

John Matthews Johns, 84, of Nashville Tennessee, peacefully passed away at home, with his wife at his side, on Friday, February 27, 2026.

John was born...

February 26, 2026

Edward M. Kimbrell, Ph.D., age 86, of Columbia, TN, well known Professor Emeritus of Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State University, departed from us on February 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his wife and his pets.

Dr. Kimbrell was born on May 3, 1939, in Oak Park, IL. He attended the Medill School of Journalism at Northwest University obtaining...

February 26, 2026

Phillip W. Harrison, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. A native of Fayetteville, TN, he was the son of the late Hugh Everette Harrison and Mayme Pauline Moore Harrison. Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by sons, Tracy Brian Wright and Jeffery Wayne Harrison, and a daughter, Mary Phillis Harrison.

Mr....

February 25, 2026

Jason Lee Watts, age 38 of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Donelson, Tennessee to the late Ricky Watts and Lauri Lee Watts who survives him.

In addition to his mother, Lauri, he is survived by his children, Samantha and Logan; aunts, Wanda Quimby and husband Don, and Judith Neibert; cousins,...

February 25, 2026

Mrs. Margaret Louise Blevins, age 84, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born in Kyles Ford, TN to the late Clint and Fonda Anderson. Mrs. Blevins was happiest being outdoors, working on the farm, being at the cabin, and going on drives out into the country. She was known for her dressing at Thanksgiving...

February 25, 2026

Martin Collier Meeks, age 65, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on February 25, 2026.

Martin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by loyalty, strength, and unconditional love. He was a steady presence in the lives of those he loved and was always his children's biggest cheerleader.

A lifelong...

February 24, 2026

Dr. Shirley S. Brothers LaRoche, Ph.D. MTS, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born in the Fosterville Community of Rutherford County, TN to the late Powell M. and Sophia Coop Brothers and was a granddaughter of the late Dr. Lee Brothers. Dr. LaRoche attended high school in Bell Buckle, TN where she...

February 24, 2026

Virginia Nacole Bertram, 48, sadly passed away the morning of February 24th, 2026, in her Smyrna, Tennessee home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Delores Payne.

Survived by her mother, Geanie Patterson; father, Michael Christopher; brothers, Joey Patterson and Michael Christopher; sister, Megan Christopher; son, Mark Alan Toney Jr; daughter, Taryn Nicole Bertram; grandchildren, Mark...

February 23, 2026

Teri was born and raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita High School South. She worked as a grocery cashier, a health aide, and for 13 years she managed the domestic's department at Walmart. She retired from Walmart in 2016. Teri was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed water skiing, camping, fishing, cooking and baking, flower...

February 22, 2026

Dorothy Jarman Jordan, age 99, of Fosterville, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. A native of Fosterville, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Sophia Lewis Jarman.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Fosterville Baptist Church. Dr. Don Frensley will officiate, and burial will follow in...

February 22, 2026

Donna Elizabeth Sanzi, age 66, of LaVergne, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the family and friends she held so dear.

Donna was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Sanzi; her father, Wayne Stem; and her grandparents, Herman and Izella Sullivan and Steven and Aileen Stem.