Obituaries

January 16, 2026

Christian Tyler Martin, age 31 of Smyrna passed away Friday January 16, 2026. He was a native of Nashville and was a self-made man, and devoted husband and father. He was former owner of Martin Plumbing and owner of Projex Development.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Barrett Martin; children, Dawson Martin and Myla Martin; father,...

January 16, 2026

Mrs. Valerie Jean Jaco, age 56, of Christiana, TN passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Johnny and Faye Deloris Braswell Jaco. Valerie worked as a certified nursing assistant for over 30 years at Adams Place and the Veteran's Home. She had a big heart as a caregiver for those she...

January 16, 2026

Jennifer Stevens Warner, age 64, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Stevens; mother, Joann Stevens; and brother, Matthew Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Kelsey Warner; sisters, Becky Mills and Melanie Hesson (Jerry); niece, Katherine Marshall-Mills (Quanisha); and nephews, Chris Hesson and Samuel Hesson.

Jennifer was a...

January 16, 2026

Sara Elaine Dillon, age 47 of Smyrna died Friday January 16, 2026. She was a native of Smyrna and was preceded in death by her father, James Robert Jarrett.

Mrs. Dillion was a Christian and devoted wife, and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Dillon; son, Tyler Dillon and Allie Stowe; Mother, Vickie...

January 15, 2026

Mr. Charles Edward Holton, age 68, of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late William J. and Joy Rita Wallace Holton.

A dedicated veteran, Mr. Holton proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army, later continuing his services in the Army National Guard...

January 14, 2026

Mr. James "Jim" Howard Krol, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Blue Island IL, he is the son of the late Michael and Josephine Krol. He is also preceded by his brothers, John A. Krol and Joseph A. Krol; and his brother and sister-in-law, Maureen Krol, and...

January 14, 2026

Mr. James Daniel Rickett, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born in Panama City, FL to the late Skinner Rickett and Joann Neely. James was a graduate of Oakland High School. He had an eclectic career and was mostly known to work as a plumber.

James is survived by his...

January 14, 2026

Linda Nancy Low, 79, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Born in Miles City, Montana, Linda carried the spirit of her hometown with her throughout a life marked by resilience, humor, and deep devotion to her family.

Linda spent most of her adult life in Nashville, Tennessee, where she built a long and respected...

January 13, 2026

Brenda Faye Hall, age 76 of Nashville, TN died Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was a native of Woodbury, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Robert Lee Duggin and Sarah Alice Nelson Duggin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Duggin and a cousin, Robert Hackney.

Survivors include her son, Robert Hall and...

January 12, 2026

Reverend William "W.D." Thomason, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, January 12, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Ila, Georgia and a son of the late Joe and Laura Thomason.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Jackie Thomason; sons, Bill Thomason and wife Vicki of Robertsdale, AL, and Mark Thomason...

January 11, 2026

Mr. Sonephet "Topy" Khamsyvoravong, age 48, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Laos, he was the son of Khamfay and Oulayvanh Khamsyvoravong.

Topy is survived by his loving wife, Seng Khamsyvoravong; his children, Marcus and Maylin Khamsyvoravong; his siblings, Malyphone and Daodeth Khamsyvoravong; and his nieces and nephews, Danny, Kevin, Mason,...

January 11, 2026

Crawford Gallimore of Pawleys Island, SC and Murfreesboro TN, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home in Murfreesboro.

A memorial service will be held on February 7, 2026 at Martin First Methodist Church, Martin, Tennessee. Visitation from 11 am to 2 pm with service to follow, with Rev...

January 11, 2026

Kevin Allen Kipping, age 42, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, following a tragic car accident in Rutherford County. He was born on August 9, 1983, in Murfreesboro.

Kevin was, first and foremost, a devoted father. His sons, Jaxton and Heath, were the center of his world, and everything Kevin did was guided...

January 11, 2026

Evelyn Marie Turner Fowler, age 100, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Edgar George and Laura Barton Johnson Turner. Mrs. Fowler was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Fowler and a brother, Thomas Turner.

Mrs. Fowler is survived by her...

January 10, 2026

Dinah Zhu Ramsay went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on February 27, 1962, in Leshan, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China, to Yonghua (Ruth) Zhang (1926–2022), a respected educator at the Leshan Nursing School, and Zukai Zhu (1917–2001), a distinguished manager of the Sichuan–Kangding...

January 10, 2026

Sandra Kaye "Sandy" Field Amacher, age 62 of Lascassas, TN, passed away, Saturday, January 10, 2026. A native of Hohenwald, TN, she was the daughter of the late David Ray Field and Bonnie Elizabeth Durham Field.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Ronnie Lee Amacher of Lascassas, TN; son, Kyle Ray Amacher; daughters, Kristen Lucas and her...

January 10, 2026

Mrs. Colleen Bailey Spencer, age 92, of Panama City, FL went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026. Born in Jefferson County Alabama on Jan 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late W.C and Lucy Bailey. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Billy Ray Spencer; son-in-law, Mark...

January 10, 2026

Mrs. Martha "Mott" Ann McCormick Farrar, age 83, of Lynnville, TN passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Lynnville to the late Granville and Edna Shaw McCormick. Mott spent most of her adult life in LaVergne, TN. She enjoyed growing flowers in her flower garden and watching NASCAR. She worked for the City of LaVergne in...

January 9, 2026

Mrs. Beulah Frances Hale, age 97, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Smith County, TN to the late William Turner and Laura Ellen Barrett Enoch. While Mrs. Hale was a homemaker to her family, she also owned and operated Hale's Mobile Home Park and numerous...

January 8, 2026

Dotson Ray Harrison, lovingly known to family and friends as Harry, Dot, and Papa, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 8, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1942, in Stewart County, Tennessee, to the late Harold and Ruby Harrison.

Dotson proudly served his country in the United States Navy from...