Obituaries

February 1, 2026

Sandra Gail Cothran April 22, 1952 – February 1, 2026

Sandra Gail Cothran, age 73, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 1, 2026. Born on April 22, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, Sandra was the daughter of the late Elmer and Odell Boshers. She was raised on a tobacco...

February 1, 2026

Joshua Easton Bryant, age 10 gained his angel wings on Sunday February 1, 2026. Joshua was a 5th grader at Salem Elementary School and attended Middle Tennessee Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Michael Alson Bryant and Megan Bryant; brothers, John Paul Bryant, and Jacob Isaiah Bryant; grandparents, Thomas Bryant and Carla Sue Bryant, Douglas...

January 31, 2026

Larry Wayne Gandy, 68, of Soddy Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. He grew up in the Falling Water Community. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Evelyn Gandy, and his sister Jerry Griffith (Tommy).

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Middie Gandy, sons...

January 31, 2026

Elsie Magdalene "Maggie" (King) Trail, 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026, at Alive Hospice. Maggie's funeral will be held at Woodfin Funeral Chapel on February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM following a visitation for family and friends at 10:00 AM.

Born in White House, TN, on March...

January 30, 2026

Roberta U. Victory, age 77 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Smyrna and a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Underwood and Willie Mae West Underwood. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Franklin, Ivey Gene, and Bobby Underwood; and sisters, Estelle...

January 29, 2026

Robert G. "Bob" Menefee, age 77 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at StoneCrest Medical Center. He was a native of Covington, Virginia and was a son of the late Nathan Menefee and Easter Bell Faulkner Menefee.

Survivors include his wife of over 31 years, Debbie Menefee and a host of other loving family and...

January 27, 2026

Haley Ann Shelnutt, age 30, passed on to meet with God, January 27th, 2026, as she was seeking medical treatment at the hospital for her ongoing health struggles with kidney disease, end-stage renal failure, congestive heart failure, and type 1 diabetes.

Haley was born June 22, 1995, to Keith and Pam Shelnutt in Lawrenceville, Georgia, but spent...

January 27, 2026

William Raymond Cade, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of West, Mississippi and was a son of the late Robert Allen Cade and Elsie Mae Aldridge Cade. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Betty Lou Cade Reynolds and Robert Frank Cade.

Survivors include...

January 26, 2026

Mr. Jacob Ryan "Ramsey", age 27, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. He is a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and 2017 graduate of Smyrna High School. Ramsey was a welder with Williams Mechanical. He was an avid truck enthusiast and loved duck hunting. Ramsey was a friend to many and a stranger to none....

January 26, 2026

Valentina Nichols, age 62, of Bradyville, TN passed away January 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was one of the strongest people you could ever know. She was the person people turned to in their hardest moments. She was the one who helped and the one who...

January 25, 2026

Peggy Jo Caldwell Smith, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN, was born on March 20, 1943 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2026. A native of Union City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Louise Taylor Caldwell.

On January 20, 1963, Peggy married the love of her life,...

January 25, 2026

Mr. Sisouk Akhom, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was a native of Laos. Sisouk immigrated to the United States in 1980. He worked as a welder at Nissan for many years before taking early retirement. Sisouk was then able to focus on the joys of life which included travelling the world experiencing...

January 25, 2026

Michael L. Sharp, age 63, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, honor, and quiet heroism that touched every life he encountered.

Michael was born on February 4, 1962, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Walter and Emma Sharp. From the very beginning, his life was marked by...

January 23, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Bannen Du Bois, age 90, of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully just shy of January 23, 2026, surrounded by her four children after a long and hard-fought battle with Dementia and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Born December 6, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Beulah (Andreen) Bannen. She was...

January 22, 2026

Julia Ellen Bayer King, age 79, of Murfreesboro TN passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. Born in Texas on June 30, 1946, Julia was adopted by her two loving parents Mr. and Mrs. Bayer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Dean Hemphill King from Hot Springs AR; Son Mathew Thomas King and...

January 22, 2026

This service has been rescheduled due to weather conditions

Norvell Dean Bowen, age 87 of Clarksville, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Brookdale.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Woodfin Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held before...

January 22, 2026

Constance "Connie" Johnston, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Martin Beichner, Sr.

She is survived by her son, Michael Check and his wife Lisa; grandchildren, Rachel Frye (Zach) and Samantha Check; great grandchildren, Anna Kate Frye and Jackson Frye; sister, Cheryl Eiduke (Joe); brother, Martin...

January 21, 2026

With heavy hearts, the family of James Edmund Hiebing announces his peaceful return to God on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Jim will be remembered as a devoted Christian, a loving family man, a loyal friend, and a dedicated countryman.

Jim was born on Sunday, August 22, 1937, in Sheboygan,...

January 20, 2026

Clara Anne Coleman, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday January 20, 2026. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Coleman;  parents, Cecil Cook, and  Margaret Lester Cook; special aunt, Inez Cook; and devoted grandparents, Cass Cook and Mary Vaughn Cook; and her son, Steven Coleman; her brother, Carl Allen "Buddy"...

January 19, 2026

Mr. Roger "Glenn" Williams, age 77, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born in Coopertown, TN to Francis Gower Williams. Glenn worked as a truck driver for over 50 years. He was a loyal customer of Waffle House breakfast.

Glenn is survived by his wife and life partner of 27 years, Nancy...