Obituaries

February 12, 2021

Hazel Fulghum, age 88 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was a native of Eagleville and the daughter of the late Alva Clyde Taylor and Myrtle Little Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fulghum; and a brother, Buddy Taylor.

Survivors...

February 11, 2021

Robert Sebastian (Bob), 62, passed away suddenly on 11 February 2021 during his courageous battle with cancer in Murfreesboro, TN.

Bob was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on November 4, 1958 to Bob and Helen Sebastian (both deceased).  Following school, Bob served in the U.S. Navy.  Proud to...

February 10, 2021

Earl J. Lane, age 87, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Lascassas, Tennessee. He was the son of the late, Ben and Izetta Ring Lane. He was also preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Joyce Phillips Lane and brothers, Thomas Lane and Fred Lane....

February 10, 2021

Our Rho.  She was a definite light in all our lives.  She lived her life as a child of God.  She devoted several hours every day to studying "the word" as she would say.  If she was unable to devote her time to her faith she would get like an addict in search of a fix.

She...

February 10, 2021

Mr. Bounhong Naboriboune, age 68, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Manivanh Naboriboune; children, Darouny Naboriboune, Daovong Naboriboune, Soakthavy Naboriboune, Joney Naboriboune, and Gary Naboriboune.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 12:00-2:00 PM with funeral service following...

February 10, 2021

Fred Hewitt Harris, died February 10, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Born March 16, 1937 in Madison County, TN. Son of Joel Fred and Leona Pegues Harris from pioneer farming families of the Huntersville Community who predeceased him. Also predeceased by his sister, Blanche Harris Cole, of Huntersville. Survived by his wife, Laura Burney Harris, two nephews, William B. Cole,...

February 10, 2021

Betty Joan Smythia Ryan, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Lewis Regen and Zada Baltimore Smythia. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Ryan; a daughter-in-law; 3 grandchildren; and siblings, James Robert and Paul Smythia.

February 9, 2021

William "Bill" Doyle Fox, 91, of Murfreesboro passed away February 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 70 years, Ann Thomas Fox, son William Thomas Fox, and eleven brothers and sisters. He is survived by children Vivian Fox, Elaine Tobin and husband Ross Tobin, David Fox and wife Shari, Tim Fox and wife Lynda;...

February 8, 2021

James Edward Goff was born April 15, 1939 in Hickman KY to the late Robert Edward Goff and the late Gladys Mabel Bates Goff. James lived with his late grandmother, Lillian Higgins in his teenage years. She was an inspiration to James by her Christian example.

James worked for Sam's Club in Antioch, TN for many years....

February 7, 2021

Johanna Gilbert, age 86 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home. She was a native of Dusseldorf, Germany, and a daughter of the late Johann Gödden and Gertrud Seegers Gödden. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Gilbert and special friends, Barbara Farrone and Cynthia Hoopes, all of Murfreesboro.

Mrs. Gilbert attended St. Rose...

February 7, 2021

Adlai J Gill "Jay," age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021, with family by his side.

Jay was born on November 25, 1952 in Biloxi, MS to Harry Gill and Edna Marie Gallagher Gill. He was raised in a military family and lived most of his life in Smyrna. He was a retired Rutherford...

February 7, 2021

Larry Foster, age 81 0f La Vergne died Feburary7, 2021. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, William Eldridge Foster and Annis Lund Foster; son, Johnny Foster, grandson, Little John Foster; step children, James Glover and Melissa Robinson.

Mr. Foster was a member of Southside Church of Christ. He was...

February 6, 2021

Robert R. Huddleston, Jr. age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at home with his family. He was a native of Murfreesboro and a son of the late Robert Ransom Huddleston, Sr. and Mary Martin Huddleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie M. Huddleston and beloved aunts, Virginia...

February 5, 2021

Jeff Cox, age 49, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Murfreesboro.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Cox.

Jeff is survived by the love of his life, Jackie Lovett; his son, Michael Cox; his parents, George and Alice Cox; siblings, Todd Cox, Kristi Cox, James Cox, Sheila DeBow,...

February 4, 2021

Mr. Randy Wade Holden, age 55, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro to the late Dan Thompson Holden, Sr. and Mary Virginia Harris Holden. Mr. Holden was a 1983 graduate of Oakland High School, attended Belmont College, and was a 1988 graduate of Austin Peay State University. While still being a...

February 4, 2021

Timothy Alexander, age 60 of LaVergne, passed away on Thursday, February 4 th , 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his son, Cody Alexander; his siblings, Victoria Bumbalough (Carson), Andrew Alexander (Cindy), Deana Wallace, and Billy Wallace; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Tim was a proud...

February 4, 2021

James M. "Bo" Pearson, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021. A native of Murfreesboro, he was the son of the late James M. and Sara Arnette Pearson. He was also preceded in death by his sister Kathy Murphy.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at...

February 4, 2021

George Walter Spain , age 85 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Margaret Estelle Newman Spain. Mr. Spain was also preceded in death by his wives, Bobbie Faye Petty Harper Spain, and Eva Mai Jones Spain, two daughters, Grace...

February 3, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Lee McDaniel Farris, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was a native of Rockvale, TN and daughter of late Albert Hayes McDaniel and Earlene Alcorn McPherson. Mrs. Farris attended MTSU and was a faithful member of Rockvale Church of God. She was very involved with the church, teaching Sunday School at...

February 3, 2021

Pauline G. Norfleet, age 88, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Rutherford County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A native of LaFollette, Tennessee she was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Ethel Newby Grant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John B. Norfleet; two sons, Joel and Jerry Norfleet; sister,...