Shirley Brown
December 14, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Brown, age 80, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born in Dickson, TN to the late Oliver and Alma Donegan Byrd. Mrs. Brown loved being a homemaker to her family and being with children and babies. She was a member of Smyrna Church of Christ since 1982.
Mrs....
Deborah Ann Lutz
December 13, 2025
Deborah Ann Lutz, age 72 of Auburntown, TN died Saturday December 13, 2025, at her home. She was a native of Cario, Il and was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy J. Lutz; parents, Donald David Dennis, and Patrica Ann Smith; brother, Russell Smith.
Mrs. Lutz was a member of United Church God Murfreesboro and was...
Ardath Baxter Reese
December 13, 2025
Ardath Baxter Reese, age 95 of Murfreesboro died Saturday December 13, 2025. She was a native of the Raven Branch Community in Cocke County, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, U. Paul Reese; children, Darrell Baxter Reese  Ulyss Duane Reese, and Vanda Paulette Reese; grandchildren, John Reese, Ryan Reese; parents, Osbourne Baxter, Rachel Hall Baxter.
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Cal Christensen
December 13, 2025
Calvin Frank Christensen, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN was called home to the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 serenaded by his favorite hymns and surrounded by the warmth of his loving family.
Calvin was born on November 23, 1937 in the cabin on his parent's farm in New Lisbon, WI. He...
Jerry Lee Gann, Sr.
December 12, 2025
Jerry Lee Gann, Sr., age 77 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Johnnie Lee Gann, Sr. and Maxine Moore Gann. Mr. Gann was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Yvonne Gann, son-in-law, Steve McGriff, and brother, Roger Gann, Sr.
Mr. Gann is survived...
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen
December 12, 2025
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. The beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at her home in Smyrna, Tennessee after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Rhonda was revered as a faithful Christian, leader of integrity, and tireless public servant...
Laura Mae Dozier
December 12, 2025
Laura Mae Dozier, age 95 of Murfreesboro formerly of Smyrna died Friday December 12, 2025. She was a native of Barbourville, KY and was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Dozier, her parents, Alex and Leona Murphy Shorter.
Mrs. Dozier was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Smyrna and was a devoted wife...
Ella "Dolly" Katherine Tittsworth Jolly
December 10, 2025
Ella "Dolly" Katherine Tittsworth Jolly passed away December 10, 2025 at the age of 94. Born September 18, 1931 in Shelbyville, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jack Jolly; parents John B. and Ella Catherine Tittsworth, her sisters Ione Hitt, Ruth Eakin, Lucille Stephenson, Elizabeth Dennis, Anne Smith, and her brothers Fred, John,...
Jim Demos
December 10, 2025
Jim P. Demos, age 91, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Demos; sisters, Stama Johnson, Virginia Applequist, and Christine Boyd.
He is survived by his son, Peter Demos and his wife Kristin; daughter, Felicia Demos; grandchildren, Jamey Demos and Karys Demos; sister, Mary Demos;...
Bonnie Darlene Kendrick
December 10, 2025
Bonnie Darlene Kendrick, age 82, of McMinnville, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Violet Snyder. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Charles Kendrick; daughter, Nancy Alexander; and sister, Janet Strauss.
Bonnie is survived by her sons, Marvin...
Gene Arnold
December 9, 2025
Alford Eugene Arnold, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. A native of Wartrace, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane O'Kieff Arnold; his parents, Alford Arnold and Annie Leever Roberts; sister, Janette Hardinge; daughter, Nancy Ann Nipper; and niece, Sandra Kimbro.
In accordance with...
Joe William Elliott
December 8, 2025
Joe William Elliott, age 89 of Shelbyville, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Monday December 8, 2025 at his home. He was a native of Portland, Tn and graduated from Sumner County High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joel Elliott, and Lila Pauline Suttle Elliott.
He was in the United States Air Force from...
Christine Clarice Blow
December 8, 2025
Christine Clarice Blow, age 75 of Smyrna, TN, died December 8, 2025, at her home. She was a native of Los Angeles, California, but made Smyrna her home more than 20 years ago, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carstens, and Harriett Collins Carstens, and her sister Robin Carstens.
Chris was a member of...
Fay Barlow Wakeley
December 8, 2025
Lela Fay Barlow Wakeley, age 86, of Murfreesboro TN, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN, she was the first of 10 children to the late Jim and Myrtle Barlow. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Gennette Hale and Paul Wakeley, and her 4 siblings,...
Laura Walton Lorance
December 7, 2025
Laura Walton Lorance, age 66 of Unionville died Sunday December 7, 2025. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Walton and Verdia Estes Walton.
Mrs. Lorance was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her son, Keith Hudson and wife Kimberly, Willie Hudson; Longtime...
Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr.
December 5, 2025
Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr., of Readyville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at age 86. He was born in Dilton, TN, to Ben and Audrey Arnette. He is a 1957 graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro and graduated in 1961 from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as...
Jerry Fern Alexander Sr.
December 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry Fern Alexander Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born in Woodlawn, AL to the late Clarence and Mindie Alexander. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Howard Alexander I.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...
Rebecca Markert
December 3, 2025
Rebecca Markert was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, at 77 years of age.
Born Rebecca Anne Wright to the parents of Bette and William H. Wright on February 25, 1948 in Radford, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father William H. Wright, and...
Art Fowler
December 3, 2025
Charles "Art" Fowler, age 77, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025. Â Art was a native of Mason, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Liedhegner Fowler; daughter, Amy Turner (David Clark); son, Andrew Fowler (Kim); three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date. Memorial...
James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin
December 3, 2025
James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin, age 78, of Christiana, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Sam and Johnnie Duggin. Â In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife of 52 years, Peggy Duggin;...
