Elizabeth "Liz" Mcphee
January 8, 2026
Elizabeth Lorenza McPhee, the First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University, known for her tireless work as an educator, volunteer and fundraiser for charitable causes, died January 8, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 72.
Working alongside her husband of 45 years, Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, throughout his 25 years as MTSU's president starting in 2001,...
Carl Wayne Davenport
January 8, 2026
Carl Wayne Davenport, age 95, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Woodland Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
Born May 6, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee, Carl was the son of the late Walter and Corbia (Todd) Davenport. He married Myra Jane Agee on March 6, 1972,...
Marjorie Louise Smith Sanders
January 8, 2026
Marjorie Louise Smith Sanders, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Marjorie was born in Piney Flats, Tennessee, but spent her elementary school years in North Carolina. Upon returning to Piney Flats, she met and fell in love with Bobby Sanders, and they eloped on June 11, 1951.
Bobby enlisted in the Army and...
Lewis "Bill" Williams
January 7, 2026
Mr. Lewis Carroll "Bill" Williams, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born on Monday, December 26, 1938 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lorenzo C. and Tinzie Boyd Williams. Bill Williams was a graduate of Berrien County High School and attended Georgia Tech to study electrical engineering and marketing. Bill worked for...
Doris Naomi Gannon Bean
January 7, 2026
Doris Naomi Gannon Bean, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2026, at the home where she has lived since 1959. Doris was born in the Rucker community on November 13,1930, to the late Mary Forrest Gannon and Richard Mckinley Gannon. Doris married the love of her life Thomas Marion Bean November 22,1951. Doris graduated...
Robbie Lee Adcock
January 6, 2026
Ms. Robbie Lee "Rob" Adcock, age 85, of Christiana, Tennessee, departed this life on January 6, 2026. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Adcock, Jr., and her parents, Robert Edward Lee Chrisman and Christine Bingham Chrisman.
Mrs. Adcock was a devoted member of Fosterville Church of Christ...
Deborah Louise Segroves
January 5, 2026
Deborah Louise Segroves, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Monday January 5, 2025. A native of Nashville she was preceded in death by her son, Jon Segroves; parents, Johnny Phillips, and Margaret Traughber  Phillips.; and a brother, Ronnie Phillips.
Mrs. Segroves was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Michael Houston Mcinturff
January 5, 2026
Michael Houston McInturff, age 74 of Murfreesboro died Monday January 5, 2026. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, James Alexander McInturff, and Lillie Mai Fann McInturff; brother, Ray McInturff; sister, Nancy May Elkins.
Mr. McInturff was a member of Walter Hill Church of Christ and had worked as a...
Sam Hendricks
December 31, 2025
Samuel "Sam" Austin Hendricks, age 30 of Chapmansboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and was a son of the late Carl Eugene Hendricks, Sr. and Vickie Lynn Stem Hendricks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Brandon Hendricks; aunt, Sandra Lott; uncle, Johnny Hendricks; and a nephew, John...
Reba Carol Grimes Adams
December 29, 2025
Reba Carol Grimes Adams, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank Grimes and Lula Faye Carter Grimes. Reba was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Rita Neil Grimes Worley.
Reba is survived by her husband of...
Sidney Johnson, Iii
December 28, 2025
Sidney C. Johnson III passed into eternal life on December 28, 2025, cared for by his loving family.
Born June 1, 1949 in Monroe, Michigan, to parents Sidney and Beaulah Johnson, Sid chose to enlist in the US Army and served three tours in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart for injuries sustained as a part of that...
Don Orland Richardson
December 27, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Don O. Richardson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us on December 27, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a dedicated family man, a loving husband, and a steadfast friend who touched many lives.
Don is survived by his loving wife, Wanda;...
Lenore Baker
December 27, 2025
Lenore Christine Baker, age 74, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 27, surrounded by love and family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by her faith, generous heart, and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie and Pleas William...
William "Will" Sorrell
December 27, 2025
William "Will" Sorrell, age 58, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Sorrell and grandparents, Ryland and Mattie Lee Halliburton.
He is survived by his daughter, Allison Summar (Stephen); son, Peyton Sorrell and his mother Stacey Gentry; grandchildren, Jaxson and Maddilyn; mother, Carolyn Sherrod; brother, Terry Sherrod (Jill); sister,...
Phillip Putman
December 27, 2025
Phillip Dale Putman, age 60 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Link Putman. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Lona and Vince Ewing of Allen, Texas; daughter, Abbie Johnson and husband Brandon Johnson of Murfreesboro; Abbie's mom, Stacie Yoquelet of Murfreesboro;...
Michael Anthony Bissinger
December 26, 2025
Michael Anthony Bissinger, age 66 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 26, 2025. He was a native of Nashville and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Eugene Bissinger, and Opal Lucille Gossett Bissinger; brother, Wendell Bissinger and sister, Vivian Cook.
Mr. Bissinger was a Christian and had worked...
James Anthony Jarvis
December 26, 2025
James Anthony Jarvis, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 26, 2025. He was a native of Nashville, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph Jarvis, and Ida Mae Simmons Jarvis.
Mr. Jarvis was a retired salesman and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 62...
Barbara Jane Davenport
December 26, 2025
Barbara Jane Gourley Davenport, age 71 of Smyrna died Friday December 26, 2025. Â She was born in Nashville but spent her life in Smyrna. Â She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lawrence Douglas Davenport, Jr.;her parents Joe Anderson Gourley, Sr. and Johnnie Kate Baird Gourley.
Mrs. Davenport was a 1972 graduate of Smyrna...
Mary Edna Fisher
December 25, 2025
Mrs. Mary Edna Fisher, age 86 of Crossville, TN, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ewing and Lilly Phelps. She is also preceded in death by her 4 siblings.
Mary is survived by her loving children, Linda (Carl) Boyett and Wendall Johnson and his partner Shon...
Robert Glenn Taylor
December 24, 2025
Robert "Glenn" Taylor, age 90 years old, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. On September 17, 1935, Vincent Taylor Sr. and Hortense Harris Taylor welcomed him as their youngest child. Now he joins them in heaven along with his three brothers and sisters-in-law Thomas Harris (Bettye),Vincent (Rebecca), Joe Billy (Maxine) and infant sister, Hazel. Having...
