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James Robert Whitley

James Robert Whitley

March 31, 2026

James Robert Whitley, age 90 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A native of Davidson, County, TN, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Whitley and Louella Seat Whitley. Mr. Whitley was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Annie Pauline "Polly" Knox Whitley, grandson-in-law, Gary Cumberland, and several brothers and...

Jay Shelton

Jay Shelton

March 29, 2026

Mr. Jay Shelton, age 76, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. Jay was born in New Jersey to his late parents Joseph and Mary Shelton. Growing up he traveled a lot due to his dad's Air Force service which led to him spending many years in both Alaska and California.

He is survived by his wife of...

Robert "Rc" Thomason, Jr.

Robert "Rc" Thomason, Jr.

March 28, 2026

Robert C. "RC" Thomason, Jr. age 70 of Smithville, Tennessee died Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Maury County, Tennessee and was a son of the late Robert C. Thomason, Sr. and Irene Wyrick Thomason. He was also preceded by brothers, Jimmy Duke and Paul Thomason, sisters, Robbie Walls and...

Brent Harrell

Brent Harrell

March 28, 2026

Brent Franklin Harrell, 45, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 28, 2026. Born on December 12, 1980, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Brent was a man whose warmth and kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Anyone who spent even a few minutes with Brent could tell you that he had such a good, kind heart...

Ofelia Vergel De Dios Roberts

Ofelia Vergel De Dios Roberts

March 27, 2026

Ofelia Vergel De Dios Roberts, age 63 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. Born in Angat Bulacan, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Ildefonso Vergel De Dios, Sr. and Corazon Dolores Vergel De Dios. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodel and Benedict Vergel De Dios, sister, Irma Razon, and a...

Deborah Hartman

Deborah Hartman

March 25, 2026

Deborah Hartman, age 68 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was a native of Boynton Beach, Florida. In the early 2000's she relocated to Tennessee from Florida with Publix Grocery Stores to open their first location in Tennessee where she has worked since the first day.

Ms. Hartman is survived...

June Browne Chew

June Browne Chew

March 25, 2026

June Carol Browne Chew, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George Browne and Helen Halm Browne. Mrs. Chew was also preceded in death by her husband, George William Chew, Sr.

Mrs. Chew is survived by her sons, Brian Chew and...

Mike Branson

Mike Branson

March 24, 2026

Michael David "Mike" Branson, age 46 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was the beloved son of Teresa Branson. A native of Oakland, California, he spent most of his childhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating from Warren Central High School in 1997. Later, he moved with his family to Florida....

Brookelynn Jewel Whitaker

Brookelynn Jewel Whitaker

March 22, 2026

Brookelynn Jewel Whitaker, age 19, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Madison and Gabrielle Whitaker.

She is survived by her parents, Dwight and Summer Whitaker; brothers, Whit and Lincoln Whitaker; grandparents, Kal and Janet Whitaker, Tammie Broadway (Jed), and Greg Fuller (Bonnie); great grandparents, Teresa Bryson and John Whitaker;...

Kelsie Lynn (Didder) Vaughn Scorzo

Kelsie Lynn (Didder) Vaughn Scorzo

March 20, 2026

Kelsie Lynn (Didder) Vaughn Scorzo, 31, of Murfreesboro, passed away on March 20, 2026, with her family and friends by her side.

Kelsie lived all 31 years of her life in a way that felt bigger than time itself. She filled her days with adventure, love, and a spark that never dimmed. She never missed a chance...

Coy Rexford Wesley

Coy Rexford Wesley

March 20, 2026

Coy Rexford Wesley, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Bethelridge, KY, on March 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bertha Wesley. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Louise Wesley, Roberta Burkhart and C.T Wesley.

Coy is survived by his loving wife...

Ann White

Ann White

March 19, 2026

Ms. Elizabeth "Ann" White, age 60, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was a native of Louisville, KY and a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. Ann worked as an insurance agent for many years. She enjoyed fishing for whatever would bite on Percy Priest Lake and collecting coins.

Ann is survived by...

Timothy Scott Cline

Timothy Scott Cline

March 18, 2026

Timothy Scott Cline, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born on December 12, 1967, he was the son of the late Billy Ray Cline Sr. and Brenda (Byrd) Cline. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Cline Jr. and his stepdaughters, Caitlin Roussin and Jessica Farless.

Scott is...

Tracy Lawrence Preston

Tracy Lawrence Preston

March 18, 2026

Tracy Lawrence Preston, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his home. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of Beverly Sue Windrow Preston of Murfreesboro, TN and the late Wiley Preston, Jr. Tracy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alena Hope, and a grandson, Hyden Zane Merlow.

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Gail Rebecca Price

Gail Rebecca Price

March 17, 2026

Gail Rebecca Price, age 67 of Beechgrove died Tuesday March 17, 2026. She was a native of  Berwick, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Dean Price and her parents, Clair Norquest, and Clara Phillips Norquest; brother, Daniel Norquest; nephew, David Halterman

Mrs. Pirce was a member of the Baptist Church and was a...

Martha Sue Smotherman Irvin

Martha Sue Smotherman Irvin

March 15, 2026

Martha Sue Smotherman Irvin, age 72 of La Vergne died Sunday March 15, 2026. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband James Michael Irvin, Sr; parents, Robert Franklin Smotherman, and Maggie Irene Ragsdale Smotherman; brothers, Dennis Smotherman, and Robert Smotherman; sisters, Mary Lamb, Barbara Smotherman.

Mrs. Irvin was a...

Christopher Gene Finchum

Christopher Gene Finchum

March 12, 2026

Christopher Gene Finchum, age 48, of Cullman, Alabama, died March 12, 2026. He was a native of Antioch, Tennessee, and a graduate of Antioch High School.

Chris had spent his adult life working in the refrigeration industry. He had a passion for music, fishing, and the outdoors. He dearly loved his family.

He was preceded...

Peggy Teasley

Peggy Teasley

March 12, 2026

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Lyn Walker Teasley, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born in Sparta, TN to the late William and Lois Wiggs Walker. Peggy earned her bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University. She taught at LaVergne High School and Siegel High School. Peggy attended all the sporting events at the...

Mike Ross

Mike Ross

March 11, 2026

Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Ross, age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born in Eatontown, NJ to Charles and Rose Rivera Ross. Mike worked in ground operations and dispatch with Southwest Airlines at Nashville International Airport. He had a kind and patient spirit and was a...

Bobby Bragg

Bobby Bragg

March 11, 2026

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Wayne Bragg, age 78, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born in Woodbury, TN to the late Emery and Ruby Davenport Bragg. Bobby worked in aviation at Avco for 45 years until his retirement. He loved to cheer at the Titans games and smile...

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