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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Carolyn Ann Dushame Solomon

Carolyn Ann Dushame Solomon

October 24, 2025

Loving Memory of Carolyn Ann (Dushame) Solomon

1934 – 2025

Carolyn Dushame Solomon, 91, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully October 24th, 2025, after a short illness. Carolyn, known to many as Nana, was born April 10th, 1934 in North Andover, Massachusetts to Harold Dushame and Carrie Millar.

She attended Union College in...

Grace Yvonne Young

Grace Yvonne Young

October 23, 2025

Grace Yvonne Young, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN died peacefully at her home Thursday morning, October 23, 2025. She was born May 25, 1943 in Trenton, Missouri. She grew up in the greater middle Tennessee area, including Altamont, where she graduated from Oneida Institute in 1961. She moved to Nashville shortly after meeting her future husband, and started a...

Moranda Sue Adams

Moranda Sue Adams

October 22, 2025

Moranda Sue Adams, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at NHC of Murfreesboro from Lewy Body Dementia. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Herman Leverette and Ruby Sue Beasley Leverette. Moranda was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Ann Herrod, sister, Peggy Joyce Leverette and...

Cyrus Wiser, Jr.

Cyrus Wiser, Jr.

October 21, 2025

Cyrus "Cy" Wymer Wiser Jr. passed away in his home on the morning of Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Cy was born in Anniston, Alabama on January 5, 1951. He was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN where he attended Campus School through 8th grade.   He graduated from Central High School Class in 1969. Cy went on to...

Bryant Ronald Hardison

Bryant Ronald Hardison

October 21, 2025

Bryant Ronald Hardison, age 79 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Shelbyville, TN and the son of the late Bryant Swindell Hardison and Anna Ruth Lamb Hardison. He was also preceded by his wife, Glenda MacKenzie Hardison; former wife Katharyn Diane Michel, brothers...

Angie Grant

Angie Grant

October 21, 2025

Mrs. Angela "Angie" Renea Grant, age 43, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was a native of Rutherford County, TN. Angie enjoyed spending her time painting. She liked finding a good deal at yard sales or Goodwill. Angie most of all loved her family, being with her son and grandchildren. She was an active member...

Betty Brittain

Betty Brittain

October 20, 2025

Betty Steele Brittian age 84, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Smyrna native born on June 9th, 1941, Betty dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Arts in Nursing on September 15, 1978, and went on to serve...

Margie Williamson

Margie Williamson

October 17, 2025

Margie Dixon Williamson, age 99 of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully with her family by her side Friday 17th day, October 2025. She was born in Waynesboro to the late James Robert Dixon and Sally Elleen Dixon. Margie Williamson was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Williamson, sisters, Velma Long, Lolitta Heflin, Jimmie Miller, Barbara Walkup,...

Sandy Ingalls

Sandy Ingalls

October 16, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Lee Ingalls, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Hornell, NY to the late Melford and Mary Tucker Greene. Mrs. Ingalls grew up in Arkport, NY where she graduated high school in 1978. She became an LPN and worked with geriatric patients having dementia and Alzheimer's. Mrs. Ingalls spent...

Lonnie Weaver

Lonnie Weaver

October 16, 2025

Lonnie Daniel Weaver, age 79, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Pauline Weaver; father and stepmother, William Daniel Weaver, Jr. and Betty Weaver.

He is survived by his wife, Matilda Weaver; son, Shane Weaver (Jennifer); daughters, Doreen Ford (Daramy), Erica Johnson (Dean), and Sandra Livesay; grandchildren, Lennon Weaver,...

James Aubrey Tune, Jr

James Aubrey Tune, Jr

October 15, 2025

James Aubrey Tune, Jr., age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  He was born in Nashville, TN. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James Aubrey Tune, Sr. and Perdita Ruth Greer Tune, brothers, Daniel Henson Tune and Richard "Dick" Tune and his first wife, Dannis Faye Ross Tune.

Jim was a Christian...

Mark Alan Tucker

Mark Alan Tucker

October 15, 2025

Mark Alan Tucker, age 57, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 26, 1968, in Jackson, Tennessee, Mark was the cherished son of Billy Joe and Bobbie Jean Jenkins Tucker.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his...

Karen Keel

Karen Keel

October 15, 2025

Karen Ann Keel, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Robert Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Keel; children Andy Keel (Michelle), Kara Keel Moody (Chad), and Tamara Keel; her grandson Noah Keel; brother, Paul Johnson; and sister, Sharon Benners...

Helen Upchurch

Helen Upchurch

October 15, 2025

Helen Emily Upchurch, age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Jessie Mann; and grandson, Eziekel.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Upchurch; daughters, Dorothy Hight, Veronica Upchurch, and Valarie Edmondson; grandchildren, Abel, Jennifer, Julie, Tyler, Tate, and Dallas; eight great grandchildren; and numerous beloved cousins...

Randy Wiel

Randy Wiel

October 14, 2025

Mr. Randy Wiel, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home with is wife, Connie, and son, Zander, by his side after a courageous eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Willemstad, Curacao to the late Migielto and Mercedes Vrutaal Wiel. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the...

Fay Madeline Syck

Fay Madeline Syck

October 14, 2025

Mrs. Fay Madeline Peyton Jernigan Syck, age 82, of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully October 14, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Lascassas, TN to the late Helen Carmine Jordan Peyton and Harvey E. Peyton. She was the beloved granddaughter of Anna Dement Jordan and Ben Jordan on her maternal side, and Katie Phillips Peyton...

Loretta Ann Myers

Loretta Ann Myers

October 13, 2025

Loretta Ann Myers, age 90 of Smyrna passed away Monday October 13, 2025. She was a native of Louisville, KY and was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Myers, parents, Robert Allen Martin, Nola Mae Dickens Martin, brother, Robert Martin, sister, Joyce Wetterer, granddaughter, Nola Myers.

Mrs. Myers was a member of Stones River Baptist Church...

Kari Gail Jones

Kari Gail Jones

October 10, 2025

Kari Gail Jones, age 61, passed away on October 10, 2025. Kari was born on December 5, 1936, to Max and Margaret Wigner in Pontiac Michigan. Kari was a caring soul with healing hands to all she helped in her career as a physical therapist and licensed massage therapist at NHC, a position she held for 20 years.

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Gordon Neal King

Gordon Neal King

October 10, 2025

Mr. Gordon Neal King, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Larry and Kathrine King.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Reiko King and their beloved dog, Peanut.

Gordon was a master of all trades. He worked...

John "Jock" Rucker

John "Jock" Rucker

October 8, 2025

John "Jock" Richardson Rucker, Jr, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a brave journey with Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Wolfe Rucker and John Richardson Rucker, Sr.

Jock was a 1971 graduate of Central High School, where he was an All-State basketball player. He...

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