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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

James "Brother James" Gafford

James "Brother James" Gafford

November 23, 2025

James "Brother James" Gafford, age 86 of La Vergne died Sunday November 23, 2025, at his home. He was a native of Ashland City, TN and was preceded in death by his wife Carol Gafford who died in 2020.

Mr. Gafford was member Word of Life Christian Center International. He spent all of his life serving the...

Doris Ann Todd Jacobs

Doris Ann Todd Jacobs

November 23, 2025

Doris Ann Todd Jacobs, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 23, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Felix Todd and Flona Lee Stewart Todd. Mrs. Jacobs was also preceded in death by her husband, Chief William Edmund Jacobs, and her daughter-in-law Peggy Jacobs....

Ronnie Rowland

Ronnie Rowland

November 21, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Lee Rowland, age 71, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Clayton and Beular Mae McCoy Rowland. Ronnie was a 1972 graduate of Smyrna High School. He enjoyed watching Western tv shows and movies. Ronnie retired from Anderson Pools after having worked there for over 30...

Joseph Stanley, Jr.

Joseph Stanley, Jr.

November 21, 2025

Gerald Joseph Stanley Jr., known as Joe or Joseph to his friends, beloved husband to Ciara Richards, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 34. He was born on September 29, 1991, in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011 he moved to Murfreesboro, TN where he grew into a man defined by his compassion, creativity, and deep love...

James "Troy" Bell

James "Troy" Bell

November 21, 2025

James "Troy" Bell, age 64, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Olen and Juanita Jamerson Bell; brother, Thomas Bell; aunt, Narene Davidson and Dot Arnette; and uncle, Eugene Bell.

He is survived by his brother, Todd Bell; nephew, Dylan Bell; and aunt, Frances Johnson.

Troy was...

Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

November 21, 2025

Mr. Douglas Campbell, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Jackson, MS to the late James Campbell and Wilma Sandifer. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Deborah, and his siblings, Donna Hails and David Campbell Sr.

He is survived by his children, Donald (Nyoka) Campbell and...

Helen Marie Townsend Allen

Helen Marie Townsend Allen

November 20, 2025

Helen Marie Townsend Allen, age 86 of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. Townsend and Tommie Mae Hutchenson Townsend. Mrs. Allen was also preceded in death by her husband, Olin B. Allen, a daughter, Regena Foley, a son, Rickey Allen, a granddaughter, Robin...

Mr. Somvang Phouangbandith

Mr. Somvang Phouangbandith

November 20, 2025

Mr. Somvang Phouangbandith was born in Laos on April 22, 1950. He passed away on November 20, 2025 at the age of 76.

He is survived by his wife, Marcie Cha; children, Joe Phichit, Susan Phichit, and Bo Phichitchaleunsak; and five grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be from 12:00-2:00 PM on Sunday, November 30,...

Ronnie Maxwell

Ronnie Maxwell

November 20, 2025

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Claude Maxwell, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Robert Claude and Doris Mai Tilford Maxwell. Ronnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He owned and operated Maxwell Builders Supply for many years before working as a truck driver....

Selena Marie White

Selena Marie White

November 19, 2025

Selena Marie White, born on January 1, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee, entered this world bringing joy, laughter, and light to all who knew her. She was the beloved daughter of Donnie and Marsha White and was raised in Smyrna, Tennessee, surrounded by the warmth of her close-knit family. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ralph Milford, and...

Ralph Herman Foll, Jr.

Ralph Herman Foll, Jr.

November 19, 2025

Ralph Herman Foll, Jr., 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on November 19, 2025. Born June 17, 1944, in Mountain View, Arkansas, to Neva Petty Foll and Ralph Herman Foll, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother John. Ralph is survived by his cherished wife of 59 years, Frances Davenport Foll; his...

Sharon Robinson

Sharon Robinson

November 18, 2025

Sharon Lynne Robinson 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed from this life to her heavenly reward November 18, 2025. She was born February 24, 1950, in Maryville Tennessee to Lynn and Louise Robinson and grew up in Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. She graduated in1968 from Gordon High School in Decatur GA then earned degrees from Florida College and Georgia State...

Jack Khammysing

Jack Khammysing

November 18, 2025

Jack Ace Khammysing, age 52, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Bounhom Khammysing.

He is survived by his mother, Khamouane Khammysing; sisters, Sofia Khammysing and Stacy Alexander; niece, Abigail Alexander; nephews, Brentley Khammysing and Preston Alexander; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family will...

James "Clyde" Willis

James "Clyde" Willis

November 18, 2025

James "Clyde" Willis passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, six days shy of his 104th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemmie and Herman B. Willis, Sr.; mother of his children, Evelyn B. Willis; wife, Johnnie F. Willis; son, Doug Willis; brothers, H.B. Willis, Jr. and Carmack Willis; and son-in-law, Don Pugh.

He is...

Carole Jones

Carole Jones

November 18, 2025

Carole V. Jones, age 81, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born in Memphis, TN to Floyd E. Davidson and Hazel Hill.

She is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Jones; sister, Jeanne Sink; brother, Floyd Davidson (Glenda); sister-in-law, Judy Jones; beloved nieces, Janet (Keith), Judy (Michael), Jane, Julie, Lisa, Debbie, and Amanda; nephew, Andrew;...

Diane Sumrall

Diane Sumrall

November 18, 2025

Sylvia Diane Bassett Sumrall was born on November 30, 1946 to her father (James Orange Bassett) and mother (Mable Edna Walker Bassett) in Newton, Mississippi and joined her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 18, 2025. Diane and her three younger brothers, James Braxton (Deceased), Calley Art (Deceased) and George Randall, grew up on a small farm in Louin, Mississippi...

Oren Danny Jones

Oren Danny Jones

November 18, 2025

Oren Danny Jones, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN  went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday November 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Known to all simply as Danny, he was a proud REALTOR® and auctioneer, serving his hometown with dedication and integrity. He retired from Bob Parks Realty & Auction, leaving behind...

Esther Carter

Esther Carter

November 17, 2025

Ms. Esther Janet Carter, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN went home to her Heavenly Father on November 17, 2025. She was born to Clarence and Barbara Collins of Long Pole in Iaeger, West Virginia and was the youngest of 6 children, three brothers Luther, Roosevelt and Harless and two sisters, Ruby and Georgia. She met and married Alvie Carter...

James Hutchison

James Hutchison

November 16, 2025

James F. Hutchison, age 71, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara Barnes Hutchison; wife, Marilyn Hutchison; and sisters, Walteen Cantrell and Judy Adams.

He is survived by his son, Cory Hutchison (Chandra); step-children, Phillip Conner (Jennifer) and Heather Davenport (Joseph); grandchildren, Noah, Milo, Meadow, Jaylen, Savannah,...

Janice Fay Follis

Janice Fay Follis

November 15, 2025

Janice Fay Davenport Follis, age 78, of Woodbury slipped away into eternity with Jesus peacefully at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and the daughter of the late George J. Davenport, Jr., and Ida Grace Berry Richardson.

Janice lived a life surrendered to Jesus Christ. She...

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