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Khamvilay Phongsa

Khamvilay Phongsa

November 9, 2025

Ms. Khamvilay "Cindy" Phongsa, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born in Laos, she was the daughter to the late Simay Phongsa and Pheng Phongsa.

Cindy is survived by her loving children, Janice and Kevin Leng, 7 siblings: niece and nephew Jakey and Lingling Phongsa, along with a very large extended family.

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Mary Casey

Mary Casey

November 9, 2025

Mary Darline Casey, age 73 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Trumann, Arkansas and the daughter of the late Elmer Cletus Nance and Virginia Erline Webb Nance. She was also preceded in death by twin grandsons, Maximillion and Benedict, and brothers, Jerry and Leroy Nance....

Carroll "Brad" L. Bradley

Carroll "Brad" L. Bradley

November 8, 2025

Carroll "Brad" L. Bradley, of Murfreesboro, TN died at the age of 89. He was a native of Evansville, Indiana. He served his country  in the USAF from 1954-58. He spent a year in the Bikini Islands  where the government in top secret testing of the hydrogen bombs. He suffered health problems because of the radiation on the island;...

John Edward King, Jr.

John Edward King, Jr.

November 8, 2025

John Edward King, Jr., age 89 of La Vergne passed away Saturday November 8, 2025. Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward King, Sr and Glendale Rollings King Fralick, son, Eddie Crutchfield, great-granddaughter, Isabelle; son-in-law, Wayne Deskins.

He was a member of Rutherford County Baptist Church and was retired from Nashville Machine. Mr....

Debra "Debbie" Bell Hurst Seigfried

Debra "Debbie" Bell Hurst Seigfried

November 7, 2025

Debra Bell Hurst Seigfried, age 71, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2025, after a courageous fight with glioblastoma. Born on May 16, 1954, in Beckley, West Virginia, Debbie lived a life full of love, strength, and compassion. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bell, Jr., and her brother, Robert Bell,...

Praseutsack Bouaravong

Praseutsack Bouaravong

November 6, 2025

Mr. Prasectsack Bouaravong, age 62, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Laos, he is the son of the late Bob Bouaravong and Amy Bouaravong.

Mr. Prasectsack is survived by his siblings, Iris Boun, Keovong Phommasane, Noy Bouaravong, and Kathy Bouaravong, along with many nieces and nephews.

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Alta Lois Creasy

Alta Lois Creasy

November 5, 2025

Alta Lois Hartman Creasy, age 87, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Lois Hartman; husband, Billy W. Creasy; grandson, TJ Vanwinkle; and sons, Mike Creasy, JR Creasy, and Ron Hood .

She is survived by her children, Charles Dickson, Nyoka Dickson (Dr. Jim Bratten), Alta Amagliani (Joe),...

Dene Oneida

Dene Oneida

November 5, 2025

Arlen Dene Oneida crossed into Heaven on November 5th, 2025. He was born on October 14th, 1958, at St. Benedict's Hospital in Jerome, Idaho, to Mary Nadine Williams Oneida and Frank Anastacio Oneida. His early childhood was spent in Shoshone, Idaho, surrounded by three generations of beloved family. At the age of seven, Dene moved with his parents and...

Sarah Elizabeth Boerner

Sarah Elizabeth Boerner

November 4, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Boerner ("Nana Banana") March 11, 1952 – November 4, 2025

My mother, Sarah Elizabeth Boerner—better known as Nana Banana—took her last breath on November 4, 2025. Surrounded by her family, she began her journey from pain to peace. My mother had suffered from dementia for a long time, but in her final moments, she felt...

Nora Ellen Martin

Nora Ellen Martin

November 4, 2025

Nora Ellen Martin, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Dickerson, Sr. and Ocie Christman Dickerson; and brothers, Lewis Dickerson, Jr. and Donald Dickerson.

She is survived by her sons, Donald Wade Martin, Frank Lewis Martin (Suzanne), and Ewell Thomas Petitt (Patience); and her beloved grandchildren, Maddison...

Samuel Hutson Hay

Samuel Hutson Hay

November 4, 2025

Samuel Hutson Hay, age 83, passed away from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1942, in Nashville, TN, to his parents Samuel Hutson Hay and Katheryn Chambers Hay. He was affectionately known as "Papa Heman". He was the eldest sibling of four children, Wren Jones, Kathy Hutcheson, and Sally Hyde.

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Mr. Vashishth Patel

Mr. Vashishth Patel

November 4, 2025

Mr. Vashishth Sunilbhai Patel, age 31, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born August 2, 1994 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is the son of Sunilbhai and Sadhanaben Patel.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 10:00-1:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN.

Joyce Gresham

Joyce Gresham

November 4, 2025

Mrs. Joyce LaVern Gresham, age 95, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home. She was born in Altus, OK to the late Cordell and Ruth Flowers Robertson. Mrs. Gresham was a "Rosie the Riveter" in California after World War II. Her strong work ethic continued in her care for her family. Mrs....

Terry Eugene Carter

Terry Eugene Carter

November 3, 2025

Terry Eugene Carter, age 65, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 3, 2025.

Born in Readyville, Tennessee, Terry spent many years in Titusville, Florida, before returning to Rutherford County. He is now reunited with his beloved parents, Eugene and Betty Carter, and his sister, Theresa Carter.

Terry was a...

Paul Howard Dement

Paul Howard Dement

November 2, 2025

Paul Howard Dement, age 81, of Lascassas, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Alive Hospice surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Paul and Birdie Lee Dement and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elaine Florida Dement, and his sister, Hazel O'Nions.

He is survived...

Dana Daugherty

Dana Daugherty

November 2, 2025

Mrs. Dana Susan Daugherty, age 68, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Harrison and Clara Sue Carmichael Rutherford. Mrs. Daugherty worked in human resources for PathGroup. She was an avid reader who kept four double stacked bookcases before getting her Kindle. Mrs. Daugherty enjoyed spending time with...

Kevin Hall

Kevin Hall

November 2, 2025

Kevin Hall, age 60, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died unexpectedly Sunday, November 2, 2025, at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. He spent his younger years in Wingo, Kentucky and later put down roots in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Amedria "Mickey" Hall; daughters, Tabatha Gannon and Jesi (Lauren) Pearson; mother, Betty Campbell Nolan; brother Jake...

Clayton Agee

Clayton Agee

November 2, 2025

Mr. Clayton Hale Agee, age 77, of Lascassas, TN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born in Ashland City, TN to the late Van and Bea Carroll Agee. Mr. Agee was a 1965 graduate of Cumberland High School where he was the class clown. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated...

Roy Lee Douglas

Roy Lee Douglas

November 1, 2025

Roy Lee Douglas, age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away November 1, 2025. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by his parents, Doug Douglas and Elizabeth Goforth Douglas.

He was a member of Fair Havens Baptist Church and was retired from Murfreesboro Vending Company. Mr. Douglas was a member of the Military Police...

Donna Darlene Roney

Donna Darlene Roney

November 1, 2025

Donna Darlene Roney, age 72, of Lavergne, TN, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Larvenia Jackson.

Donna is survived by her son, Brian (Angela) Roney; her grandchildren, Charisma and Elijah Roney; niece, Stacey Nicole Gregory, along with...

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