Obituaries

January 26, 2022

Frank Michael "Mike" Patterson, age 60, of Nashville, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Mike was born on August 21, 1961 to the late Bobby and Dorothy Mabry Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his twin sons, Justin Lee Patterson and Brandon Michael Patterson in 1983; daughter, Felisha Michelle...

January 26, 2022

Erma Jean Chilbert, age 89 of Smyrna TN formerly of Madison, OH died Wednesday January 26, 2022.  Jean was a native of Bentleyville PA and was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Chilbert and parents, Beulah Mae Lang Izett and Esau Izett; sisters, Donna Richards, and Audrey Street.

Mrs. Chilbert was a member of Immaculate Conception...

January 26, 2022

Jason was born in West Plains, Missouri, on June 14, 1970, to Ralph and Mary Oldham. For five years he lived peacefully as an only child before his two little sisters, Meredith and Carrie, were born, forever changing his status to "big brother."

He took his job as an older brother very seriously full of love and...

January 26, 2022

John Hubert Neely, age 94 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday January 26, 2022. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anita Neely; parents, Miles Neely Sr., Mable Carter Neely; sister, Virginia Davenport, Dorothy Reynolds; brothers, Larry Neely, Harrison Eugene Neely.

Mr. Neely was a member of Northfield...

January 25, 2022

George Edward Knox, Sr., age 98 of Murfreesboro died January 25, 2022. He was a native of Columbia, TN and was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathie Liles and his parents, Robert Grady Knox, and Brooxie Blocker Knox, brother, Tillman Knox.

Mr. Knox was a member and song leader at the West Seventh Street Church of...

January 24, 2022

Linda Ann Hays Gordon, age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, William Robert Hays; and grandparents, William Reece and Margreete Hays and Jackson and Callie Jones.

Mrs. Gordon was a graduate of Oakland High School and Middle Tennessee State University, and a member of Northside...

January 24, 2022

David Comp Donovan, age 30 of Murfreesboro died Monday January 24, 2022. He was a native of New Jersey. David was graduate of Siegel High School and was a Christian.

He is survived by his mother, Grace Comp Polzin and husband Mike; father, Joseph Donovan; brother, Alex Donovan and MacKenzie Sutton; sisters, Willow Dreyfuss, Kaitlyn Donovan and...

January 23, 2022

Elaine Carole Busho died at home on January 23 rd , 2022 at the age of 95.  Elaine was born to Julia Jeanette (Rafferty) and Birdge Boston Babcock on Christmas Day in 1926, in Brooke Park, Minnesota.

Elaine grew up in Minnesota and married Milford Busho in 1948.  They had three children-- Connie, Craig, and Carole. Elaine...

January 22, 2022

Josephine J. Southerland, age 80 of LaVergne, Tennessee, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lebanon, Kentucky and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elisy Jeffries.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William Southerland: three sons, Mickey Southerland, and Charles Southerland, both of LaVergne and Daniel...

January 22, 2022

David Ross Nichols, age 38 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford hospital. David was a native of Murfreesboro and a son of Ross Nichols and Rolinda Martin Nichols who survive him.

In addition to his parents, survivors include the mother of his children, Ashley Nichols; children, Landon Ross Nichols and Savannah...

January 21, 2022

Danny Carl Griffis, age 71, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. He was the son of the late James Carl and Betty Keel Griffis.

He is survived by his son, Holland Griffis and his wife Mary; brother, Rodney Griffis and his wife Sandra; sister, Sharon Smith and her husband Dennis.

Mr. Griffis was an employee...

January 21, 2022

Wayne I. Caswell, age 77 of Smyrna died Friday January 21, 2022. He was a native of Springfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Caswell of 40 years, his parents, Samuel Caswell and Carrie Hamilton Caswell, daughter Charmin Caswell Thomas, brothers Joe Caswell and Monte Caswell, and sisters Rosemary Caswell, Joan "Noonie" Knappmeyer, and Jean...

January 21, 2022

Mr. William Dowl Vinson, age 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully at his home Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born in Jackson County, TN to the late Sid Luther and Gossie Mae Crabtree Vinson. Mr. Vinson retired as a supervisor with Lochinvar. He was a faithful member of Highland Heights Church of Christ. Mr. Vinson enjoyed fishing...

January 21, 2022

Louise Leonard Tomberlain, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born September 25, 1932, in Clay County TN. Louise was the daughter of Carl and Maudie Davis Leonard. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Tomberlain and her daughter Jullie Harris; sisters, Sophie Tipton Haislip, and Willow Dean Leonard;...