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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Roger Anthony Cannon

Roger Anthony Cannon

August 21, 2026

Roger Cannon joined his heavenly Father in heaven on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure and a legacy of kindness, grace, devotion, and faith that will live on through them.

Roger grew up in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he attended Alcoa High School. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before transferring to...

Linda Joyce Driver

Linda Joyce Driver

August 21, 2026

Linda Joyce Durrett Driver, 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. The Warren County, KY, native was born on October 20, 1947 to the late Samuel Joseph Durrett and Iona Bohannon Durrett of Bowling Green, KY.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Douglas White Driver; her...

Peggy Wenger Miller

Peggy Wenger Miller

August 19, 2026

Peggy Wenger Miller, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2026 in her loving home surrounded by family.

Peggy was born on August 24, 1936 in Houston, Mississippi to Donald Earnest and Suzette Pyron Wenger. Her family moved to Atlanta, GA for Peggy's younger years before moving to Montgomery, AL where she graduated from Sydney Lanier High...

Idalee Tomlinson Allen

Idalee Tomlinson Allen

August 19, 2026

Idalee Tomlinson Allen, who enjoyed seventy years of marriage to the love of her life, died Wednesday evening, August 19, 2026, in Murfreesboro. She was 93.

Idalee was a bookkeeper for Commerce Union Bank in downtown Murfreesboro when she first noticed a young Bill Allen dropping in to make deposits from his job. She was smitten and arranged a “blind” date...

Roy "Leon" Baugh

Roy "Leon" Baugh

August 19, 2026

Mr. Roy “Leon” Baugh, age 72, of Lavergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Hytop, Alabama, he was the son of the late Gordon and Pauline Baugh. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Elaine Baugh and his brother Daryl Baugh.

Leon is survived by his son and best friend, Adam Baugh; his nine siblings,...

Allan Blount deMille

Allan Blount deMille

August 18, 2026

Mr. Allan Blount deMille, age 88, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Allan was born in Los Angels, California on May 22, 1938 to the late John Blount deMille and Louise Denker deMille. He was the husband of Mary Lou Nance deMille.

Mr. deMille graduated from Tulane University and spent his working career as a commercial insurance broker.

Mr. deMille is survived...

Gene Howard Graves

Gene Howard Graves

August 18, 2026

Mr. Gene Howard Graves, age 75, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gene was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 28, 1951, to the late Howard Graves and the late Pearl Graves.

Mr. Graves served in the United States Navy after which he worked in the airline industry. It was while working for the airline that he settled in Nashville, Tennessee...

Virginia Yoakum Carr

Virginia Yoakum Carr

August 18, 2026

VIRGINIA YOAKUM CARR

Mary Virginia (nee Yoakum) Carr passed away on August 18, 2026 at the Alive Hospice facility in Murfreesboro, TN. Virginia was born on August 28, 1930 as the daughter of Carl and Francis (Sluss) Yoakum in Campbell County, Tennessee. She met and fell in love with her husband, Gene Carr while growing up in Sevier County. They married...

Elaine Doris Finchum

Elaine Doris Finchum

August 17, 2026

Elaine Doris Finchum

Sunrise, August 23, 1938 – Sunset, August 17, 2026

Elaine Finchum of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 17, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Rollin and Doris Prior. Elaine spent the majority of her adult life as a devoted military wife, raising her five children and volunteering extensively. She gave back generously through her...

Sherry Lee Green

Sherry Lee Green

August 17, 2026

Sherry Lee Green, age 87 of La Vergne died Monday August 17, 2026. She was a a native of Rosedale Indiana and was preceded in death by her parents Carl Mingle, and Lois Cooper Mingle; first husband Don Ray Lewis and second husband Lawrence Green; grandson, RJ Roberson; great-great grandchild, Messyiah; sister, Sara Haley.

Mrs. Green was a member of Miracle...

Billy Morris Young

Billy Morris Young

August 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Billy Morris Young, age 47, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on August 16, 2026, at 6:06 p.m. Born and raised in Culleoka, Tennessee, he is the son of the late Billy and Virginia Young.

Billy is survived by his son Matthew Young; former wife, Melissa (Jim) Rich; sister, Belinda...

Ramona Viera

Ramona Viera

August 15, 2026

Ramona Viera, age 82 of Smyrna died Saturday August 15, 2026. She was a naitve of Arecibo, Puerto Rico and was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel Viera and Zoraida Vasquez Viera.

Ms. Viera was a member of the Catholic Church and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. She retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation...

Don Edmond Phillips, Sr.

Don Edmond Phillips, Sr.

August 15, 2026

Mr. Don Edmond Phillips, Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, finished his earthly race Saturday, August 15, 2026. Born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his son Don Phillips, Jr.

Don is survived by his loving wife Marie; daughters, Monica Schmelter and her husband Joseph...

Howard Thomas "Butch" Eades

Howard Thomas "Butch" Eades

August 15, 2026

Mr. Howard Thomas "Butch" Eades, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away, Saturday, August 15, 2026. Born in Lebanon, TN, he was the son to the late Howard and Virginia Eades.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Freida (Johns) Eades; children, Robin (David) Gentry, Tom Paul (Cheryl) Eades, and Scott (Tonya) Eades; grandchildren, Adam (Celina) Anderson, Amy...

McConnico Farrell Maxwell

McConnico Farrell Maxwell

August 14, 2026

McConnico Farrell Maxwell, age 49 of Readyville, TN died Friday August 14, 2026. He was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Ferrell Maxwell.

Mr. Maxwell was a Christian and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a free spirit that loved to fish, camp, and a good bonfire. Most of all he loved being...

Nanette "Nan" Hatheway

Nanette "Nan" Hatheway

August 14, 2026

Nan Hatheway, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on August 31, 1958, Nan was the firstborn of a set of twins, beginning a life that would be filled with love, family, and meaningful connections. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing...

Lee Lamont Farris

Lee Lamont Farris

August 14, 2026

Lee Lamont Farris, 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. A native of Colorado Springs, CO, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Farris, and Doris Lavone Phillips Farris. Lee was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Farris.

Lee is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carla Garner Farris; children, Kayla Murphy and...

Jason Lamb

Jason Lamb

August 14, 2026

Jason F. Lamb, 54, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord after a 5-year courageous battle with cancer, on August 14, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Michelle Lamb; children, Zach and Emily Lamb; mother, Phyllis Lamb; brothers Kevin (Tammie) Lamb and Jeff (Brenda) Lamb; sister-in-law Marcia (Paul) Bowers; nephew, Jacob Lamb; niece, Anna Bowers;...

Ron Minnick

Ron Minnick

August 14, 2026

Mr. Ronald “Ron” William Minnick, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 after years with Alzheimer's. He was born in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph and Marie Minnick. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Fort Wayne International Business College with a degree in Accounting. He worked for Honeywell in Wasbash, IN and later with Square...

Hildeguard Rigby-Meth

Hildeguard Rigby-Meth

August 13, 2026

Our beloved mother, Hildegard Rigby-Meth, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. Mrs. Rigby-Meth was a native of Bayreuth, Germany, and the daughter of the late Johann Hofmann and Kunigunde Miasel Hofmann. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Ernest Charles Rigby-Meth. She took care of her family until the day she died. She will be...

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