Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Ralph Leon Peebles
December 2, 2025
Ralph Leon Peebles, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A native of Woodbury, TN, he was the son of the late Leon Puckett Peebles and Mattie Ruth Howeth Peebles. Mr. Peebles was also preceded in death by his wife Lela Proctor Peebles.
Mr. Peebles is survived by his daughters, Leanne Bates and...
Maylie Tracy
December 2, 2025
Maylie Ruth Szwast Tracy was born on December 18, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, and went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a Christian, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Kenneth Lee Tracy; her mother,...
Anne M. Anglin
December 1, 2025
Anne M. Anglin, age 71 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away, Monday, December 1, 2025. A native of Harriman, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Parker and Lucy McAmis Parker. Anne was also preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Parker.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Seeley of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Samantha McAllister...
Khoune Sisavatdy
December 1, 2025
Mr. Khoune Sisavatdy, aged 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Laos, he is the son to the late Phomma and Sone Sisavatdy.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Chansamone Sisavatdy; his children, Thommy Sisavatdy and her husband Bou Chindavong, Ainoi and his wife Amanda Sisavatdy, and Tony Sisavatdy; grandchildren, Tyler,...
Brent Mccluskey
December 1, 2025
Joe Brent McCluskey, age 63, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, Brent was the beloved son of Joe and Olene McCluskey, and is now reunited with them, as well as his brother Steve, whom he missed dearly.
Brent lived...
Elmer Jackson
November 30, 2025
Mr. Elmer Blake Jackson, Jr., age 98, of Antioch, TN passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born in Toulon, IL to the late Elmer B. Jackson, Sr. and Mae Jackson. Mr. Jackson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years before embarking on another 20+ year career with IBM. He was...
Shirley Kelly
November 30, 2025
Shirley Joy Kelly passed away peacefully in her sleep in Smyrna, TN on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was 93.
Shirley was born in Utah on June 26, 1932, to Henry and Pauline Beagley. Her mother emigrated to America from England. She wed Laroy Glen Kelly, a U.S. Navy veteran and mechanic, in 1949. They were married...
Michael Ensley
November 30, 2025
Mr. Michael "Mike" Lee Ensley, age 75, of LaVergne, TN passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was a son of the late Chester and Edith Stroup Ensley. Mike worked as an electrician in the communications industry and an inspector for fire safety equipment. He was fond of his many cats and dogs he looked after. Mike also enjoyed...
Jacob Ryan Macdonald
November 29, 2025
Mr. Jacob Ryan MacDonald, age 35, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after a 20-year struggle with addiction. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, he is the son of Scott MacDonald and Michele Traina. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Judith Griffith.
He leaves behind two beloved daughters, Emma Grace Howard and Adley Grace Velleff; his...
Melvin "David" Jones
November 28, 2025
Melvin " David" Jones, age 73 of Lascassas died Friday November 28, 2025. He was a native of Knox County in Arminda Community, Â and was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin B. Jones and Mary Sue Travis Jones; sister, Wilma Reece; brother, Kenneth Jones; nephews Michael David Jones, Michael Chriss Jones.
Mr. Jones had a long...
Patricia Emery
November 28, 2025
Patricia Patton Emery, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, November 28, 2025, after experiencing heart failure complications since 2019. Patricia, known to many as Patsy, was born July 31, 1941, in Watertown, TN, to Thomas William and Maymie Lee Patton. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Patton of Mt. Juliet, TN, and...
Oscar Hall
November 28, 2025
Oscar Hall, age 93 of Smyrna died Friday November 28, 2025. He was a native of Lebanon and was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Hall and Maude Victory Hall, and son, Gary Gene Hall.
Mr. Hall was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from Tennessee Farmers Co-op in La Vergene.
...Mrs. Shakariben Patel
November 27, 2025
Mrs. Shakariben Patel, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025.
She is survived by her sons, Siddharthakumar "Sid" Patel and Vishnubhai Patel; daughters, Kapilaben Patel, Jasodaben Patel, and Greetaben Patel; daughters in law, Ramilaben Siddharthbhai Patel and Meenaben Vishnubhai Patel; grandchildren, Hina Patel, Shirish Patel, Harsha Patel, Meghna Patel, Asha Patel, and Jinendra Patel; great grandchildren,...
Jeanine Lasseter
November 27, 2025
Jeanine Ellen Lasseter, age 64, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro and a daughter of the late Sam Buchanan and Roberta Sansing Lasseter. Jeanine was a 1979 graduate of Riverdale High School and 1984 graduate of MTSU with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Jeanine made a name for herself...
David Michael Vize
November 26, 2025
David M. Vize, age 70, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 26, 2025, with his loving wife Donna by his side. David fought and long and courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to James R. Vize Sr. and Winifred (Winnie) Vize/Russell on February 18, 1955.
After proudly serving in the...
Jerry Windell Reese
November 26, 2025
Jerry Windell Reese, age 74 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday November 26, 2025. He was born in Poplar Bluff Missouri and was the youngest of seven children. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Anderson Reese, Ruby Myrtle Harper; brothers, Jewell Reese, and Yewell Reese; sisters, Norma Guess, and Mildred Haile.
Mr. Reese is survived...
Ms. Sachivanh Phomphanh
November 25, 2025
Ms. Sachivanh Phomphanh, age 47, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
She is survived by her parents, Nikone and Bokeo Phomphanh; brother, Sarawut Phomphanh; sister, Daravanh Phomphanh; cousin, Juralat Williams; the Viravouth Family; and many other family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 11:00-1:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial...
Paul Quitman Stampley
November 24, 2025
Paul Quitman Stampley, age 91 of Murfreesboro died November 24, 2025. He was a native Port Gibson, Mississippi and was preceded in death by his parents Hardy Quitman Stampley and Eltre V. Walton Stampley, and sister, Peggy Kathleen "Kathy" Nelson.
Mr. Stampley was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and the Spare and Pairs Sunday...
Diane Adele Canterbury
November 24, 2025
Diane McGill Canterbury, age 75, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and unwavering love. Born on March 20, 1950, Diane devoted her life to caring for others—especially children, who were always drawn to her gentle spirit and joyful heart.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, Logan Jones; her...
William Louis Hollingsworth
November 24, 2025
William "Bill" L. Hollingsworth, a man of steadfast faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to family and country, passed peacefully in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by the loved ones who meant everything to him. Born on July 26, 1934, in the small town of Seville, Florida, Bill grew up with strong roots, deep values, and a heart shaped early by...
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