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Frances "Sissy" Woodfin Follis

Frances "Sissy" Woodfin Follis

September 26, 2025

Frances "Sissy" Woodfin Follis, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 26, 2025.  A native and lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, she was born on July 8, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late John T. Woodfin, Jr. and Virginia Black Woodfin.

Sissy was preceded in death...

Glenda Dodson

Glenda Dodson

September 26, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Faye Dodson, age 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Winchester, TN to the late Otis and Leona Luttrell. Mrs. Dodson was a hairdresser for 60 years and took great care of her appearance continually going shopping. Despite her petite stature, she was...

Jc Meeks

Jc Meeks

September 25, 2025

Mr. JC Meeks, age 74, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late WL and Margaret Manus Meeks. Mr. Meeks proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was involved with the Patriot Guard and Rolling Thunder in honoring his fellow veterans. Mr. Meeks enjoyed riding his...

Gladys Faye Wright Gilleland

Gladys Faye Wright Gilleland

September 25, 2025

Gladys Faye Wright Gilleland, age 95, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Wright and her brother and five sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Owens Tomkiss (John) of Nottingham, England, and Hope Cook (Chip) of Milton, TN; grandchildren, Amanda Miller (Michael), Brian Barrett, Mary...

Bruce Steward Conley

Bruce Steward Conley

September 25, 2025

Bruce Steward Conley, age 76 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, September 25, 2025, with his wife and son holding his hands and talking to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Irene Conley; his sisters, Valeria and Jorene; and a brother-in-law, Bill Bennett.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gina;...

H. Leon Sharber

H. Leon Sharber

September 24, 2025

H. Leon Sharber, age 86, after a long and beautiful life, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Leon was the youngest son of the late William Gray and Lottie Lurlene Sharber, born on December 12, 1938 in Triune, TN. A graduate of Rockvale High School, Leon joined the United States Air Force Reserves...

Stephen Alan Dale

Stephen Alan Dale

September 24, 2025

Mr. Stephen Alan Dale, age 56, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on the evening of 24 September 2025. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Charles Paul Dale and Judy Morris. Stephen also lived in Jamaica and Tullahoma, TN. He studied at Middle Tennessee State University and was a talented artist.

Stephen is survived by his mother...

Fran Stoffey

Fran Stoffey

September 23, 2025

Mrs. Fran Vanessa Pariser Stoffey, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, OH, but spent most of her childhood and early adult life in Danville, IL. Mrs. Stoffey was a 1973 graduate of Danville High School. She attended University of Iowa before obtaining her R.N. from the Lakeview School of...

Edward Estes

Edward Estes

September 23, 2025

Edward Perk Estes, age 82, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital.

A native of Nashville, Eddie was the son of the late James and Virginia Bledsoe Estes. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Billy.

Eddie is survived by his devoted wife of...

Janice Hembree

Janice Hembree

September 23, 2025

Janice Kay Hembree, age 78 of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday September 23, 2025. She was born in Madison, TN, and was a life-long Tennessee resident, living in and around the Nashville area. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Nellie Cox, and her brother, Buddy Cox.

Janice is survived by her devoted husband of...

Lois V. Mitchell

Lois V. Mitchell

September 23, 2025

Mrs. Lois V. Mitchell, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was a life-long resident of Rutherford County, TN and a daughter of the late William E. and Alene Curlee Stem. Mrs. Mitchell was a 1955 graduate of Central High School. She began her working career at Life and Casualty in Nashville then...

Steve Whitlow

Steve Whitlow

September 23, 2025

Mr. Steve Boyd Whitlow, age 91, formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Caddo, AL as the eighth of ten children to the late Thomas and Gencie Jett Whitlow. At seven years old, Mr. Whitlow saw the United States enter World War II and watched...

Carolyne Taylor

Carolyne Taylor

September 22, 2025

Carolyne K. Taylor "Gran", age 94 of Smyrna, Tennessee earned her heavenly wings on September 22, 2025. She was a faithful member of Stones River Baptist Church since 1958 which made her the longest standing member until her passing.

She taught the Beginner Sunday School class of four- and five-year-olds for over 60 years. This included teaching...

Nathan "Nate" Hooten

Nathan "Nate" Hooten

September 22, 2025

Nathan Sean Hooten, age 36 of Murfreesboro died Monday September 22, 2025.

He was a devoted father and son being survived by his daughters Amelia and Norah his parents Curtis and Susanne.

He was preceded in death by his brother Nicholas.

He loved being outdoors, riding his motorcycle and most importantly he loved...

Carolyn Sue Collins

Carolyn Sue Collins

September 21, 2025

Carolyn Sue Collins, age 83 of Smyrna, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025. Sue was born in Morehead, Kentucky, on April 13, 1942 but spent her entire life in Southern Ohio before moving to Tennessee in October 2021. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law for three years and spent her last year at Life Care at Hickory Woods...

Dorothy Collins

Dorothy Collins

September 21, 2025

Dorothy Elizabeth Rush Collins, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Shelbyville, Tennessee died Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was raised in Laurel Mississippi and was a daughter of the late Charles and Vallie Rush of Laurel, Mississippi, and Shelbyville, Tennessee.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro. She was a devoted wife...

Tammy Lynn Lacy Sandlin

Tammy Lynn Lacy Sandlin

September 20, 2025

Tammy Lynn Lacy Sandlin, age 58 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, after a 12 year courageous battle with cancer. A native of Celina, TN and a member of the Chickasaw Tribe # 10922, she was the Daughter of William Hershel Lacy of Celina, TN and the late Joyce Moore Lacy. Tammy was also preceded in...

Ruth G. Stanley

Ruth G. Stanley

September 20, 2025

Ruth G. Stanley, age 92 of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday September 20, 2025. She was a native of Cheatham County, TN She moved to Murfreesboro in 1961 and was the daughter of the late Veron and Hazel Gupton. Mrs. Stanley was also preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Stanley, the Dr. Pepper distributor of Rutherford County.

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Lottie Dianne Mcferrin

Lottie Dianne Mcferrin

September 20, 2025

Lottie Dianne McFerrin, 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.

She was born on April 28, 1944, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Ed and Lottie Adell Broshears, and grew up in East Peoria, Illinois. Later in life, she made her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she created countless cherished memories with family and friends....

Christine Diane Mistro

Christine Diane Mistro

September 18, 2025

Christine Diane Mistro, age 83 of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025. She was a native of Chicago, IL and was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Mistro, parents, Stanley Fus, and Sabina "Bette"  Markiewicz  Fus; grandchild, David Brooks Palmer.

Mrs. Mistro was a member of St. Luke Catholic and had worked as...

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