Obituaries

October 31, 2025

Joseph Gerald O' Leary, age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away Friday October 31, 2025. He was a native of New Jersey and was preceded in death by his parents, John Francis O'Leary, and Elizabeth Margaret Cusick O'Leary.

Mr. O'Leary was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church and was a veteran of  the United States Army. He...

October 30, 2025

Ms. Amy Leigh Tucker, 53 passed away peacefully at her home in Smyrna, Tennessee on October 30, 2025.  Amy was born on December 21, 1971, to Margaret and David Tucker in Smyrna where she was raised and lived her entire life.

Amy is survived by her children Sabrina Kelley Spicer and David Presley Tucker as well as...

October 29, 2025

Amanda Ruth B. Werthmuller of Murfreesboro TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 29, 2025.

Ruth was born on August 6, 1926 in St Louis, MO. She was the daughter of William Bryan Boxley and Mary Lillian Tinsley. Ruth graduated from Blewett High School and studied and excelled in music at Ouachita Baptist...

October 29, 2025

Mr. Walter Gordon White Sr., age 74 from one of the oldest families in Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Walter had been ill and confined to his home for the last several months, but did manage one last trip to his favorite vacation spot, St. George Island, in September, as a gift from his children....

October 29, 2025

Robert Carl Burns, age 86 of Rockvale, passed away October 29, 2025. He was a man who loved his family and his community. He was a Navy veteran, a lifelong member of the Rockvale Church of God, and he worked for 37 years at American Can in Shelbyville. Upon retirement, his always curious mind kept him active, through beekeeping,...

October 28, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" (Bowar) Yeager, resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born on February 21, 1953, to Agatha and Lucian Bowar, Peggy spent her early years in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, before her family settled in Owatonna, Minnesota. From a young age, Peggy's life...

October 28, 2025

Amber Birsen Cetinel was born July 1, 1996 in Pensacola, Florida alongside her twin sister and passed on October 28th, 2025, at the age of 29. Amber grew up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and graduated from Siegel High School in 2015. She was a proud member of the MTSU ROTC, and after graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 2019...

October 28, 2025

Richard Jason Jessup, age 44, of Cadiz, Ky, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Richard "Rick" Jessup.

Jason is survived by his father and stepmother, Richard "Rick" Jessup and Debbie Miller Jessup of Murfreesboro, TN; grandmother and step-grandfather, Carolyn and Jim Steckel of St. Paul, MO; aunt, Melissa...

October 27, 2025

Mrs. Ratsamy Phanthalangsry, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Loas, she was the daughter of the late Doune and Ngaw Saythongsouk.

Mrs. Phanthalangsry is survived by her six children, Vannasy Phanthalangsry, Chanthavy Onevathana, Sengmany Charthavisouk, Virasack Phanthalangsry, Anourack Phanthalangsry, and Phaksavanh Nguyen; and her siblings, Somdy Hansana and Sengchanh Vannouvong....

October 27, 2025

Dorothy Jean Jackson, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 27th, 2025, in the home that she shared with family.

Jean was born on February 22nd, 1939, in Walter Hill, Tennessee, to Allen and Ruby Barrett.

She worked as a secretary at IKG Industries for many years until she retired. In retirement she worked...

October 27, 2025

Carolyn was born on August 5, 1943, in Covington, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Clarence Archer and Martha Elizabeth Glover Archer, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by Farris Archer, her brother, who served as the steady voice reminding her that she was brave, smart, and loved always, and her only...

October 27, 2025

Donald Wayne McCormick, age 76, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1948, to Beecher and Cora Wilmoth McCormick in Sparta, TN. Donald had two brothers, Kenneth and Gordon McCormick, and was very close to his grandmother, Lou Wilmoth (MaMa) who lived with his family for the first 18 years.

Donald attended...

October 27, 2025

Susan Jean Lynch, age 76 of Smyrna passed away Monday October 27, 2025.She was a native of Kansas City MO and had lived most of her life in Jackson, TN.

Mrs. Lynch attended Parkway Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed working with children in church choir, voice coaching, arts and crafts....

October 27, 2025

Rebecca Joyce Shires (Becky) Bennett was born on June 8, 1934.  She was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, and a 1952 graduate of Central High School.  While raising three young children in the 1960's she earned a bachelor's degree, and later, advanced degrees from Middle Tennessee State University.  She taught school at McFadden Elementary School and remained there her...

October 26, 2025

Paul Wilson Brown, age 88, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eunice Brown; wife, B. Carol Brown; daughter, Julie Duncan; and granddaughter, Caylin Duncan.

He is survived by his children, Paul Brown, Jr. and his wife Melissa, Lisa Brown Bullock and her...

October 26, 2025

William Neil Abston, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 75. He lived in Estill Springs, Tennessee.

Bill was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and raised in Gadsden, where his talent for football quickly became clear. His hard work and athletic ability earned him a scholarship to Auburn University. He later...

October 26, 2025

Mrs. Wilma Christine Davenport, age 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025 with her family by her side. She was a native of Cannon County, TN and a daughter of the late James and Mae Blanton Reed.

Chris was baptized in the Readyville Mill creek when she was a young girl. She talked...

October 25, 2025

Deborah Jo Hopper, age 75 of College Grove died Saturday October 25, 2025. She was a native of Centre, Alabama and was preceded in death by her husband  Rodney Gale Hopper who died February 1, 2025, her parents, Van Lewis and Bertie Boatfield Lewis.

Mrs. Hopper was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church and was a...

October 25, 2025

Ronald Dean Hollis, age 79 of Antioch, TN, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. A native of Logansport, IN, he was the son of the late Franklin Leroy Hollis and Tavie Marie Clemons Hollis. Mr. Hollis was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Beth Hollis, brothers, Daniel and Garry Hollis.

Mr. Hollis survived by...

October 24, 2025

Renada Russell, age 64 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, October 24, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. A loving wife and mother, she was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late William and Wilma Meador McMillan. She was also preceded by her son, Jessie Aaron Russell and a brother, William Oal McMillan.

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