Obituaries

November 4, 2025

Samuel Hutson Hay, age 83, passed away from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1942, in Nashville, TN, to his parents Samuel Hutson Hay and Katheryn Chambers Hay. He was affectionately known as "Papa Heman". He was the eldest sibling of four children, Wren Jones, Kathy Hutcheson, and Sally Hyde.

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November 4, 2025

Mr. Vashishth Sunilbhai Patel, age 31, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born August 2, 1994 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is the son of Sunilbhai and Sadhanaben Patel.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 10:00-1:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN.

November 4, 2025

Mrs. Joyce LaVern Gresham, age 95, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home. She was born in Altus, OK to the late Cordell and Ruth Flowers Robertson. Mrs. Gresham was a "Rosie the Riveter" in California after World War II. Her strong work ethic continued in her care for her family. Mrs....

November 3, 2025

Terry Eugene Carter, age 65, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 3, 2025.

Born in Readyville, Tennessee, Terry spent many years in Titusville, Florida, before returning to Rutherford County. He is now reunited with his beloved parents, Eugene and Betty Carter, and his sister, Theresa Carter.

Terry was a...

November 2, 2025

Paul Howard Dement, age 81, of Lascassas, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Alive Hospice surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Paul and Birdie Lee Dement and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elaine Florida Dement, and his sister, Hazel O'Nions.

He is survived...

November 2, 2025

Mrs. Dana Susan Daugherty, age 68, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Harrison and Clara Sue Carmichael Rutherford. Mrs. Daugherty worked in human resources for PathGroup. She was an avid reader who kept four double stacked bookcases before getting her Kindle. Mrs. Daugherty enjoyed spending time with...

November 2, 2025

Kevin Hall, age 60, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died unexpectedly Sunday, November 2, 2025, at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. He spent his younger years in Wingo, Kentucky and later put down roots in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Amedria "Mickey" Hall; daughters, Tabatha Gannon and Jesi (Lauren) Pearson; mother, Betty Campbell Nolan; brother Jake...

November 2, 2025

Mr. Clayton Hale Agee, age 77, of Lascassas, TN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born in Ashland City, TN to the late Van and Bea Carroll Agee. Mr. Agee was a 1965 graduate of Cumberland High School where he was the class clown. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated...

November 1, 2025

Roy Lee Douglas, age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away November 1, 2025. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by his parents, Doug Douglas and Elizabeth Goforth Douglas.

He was a member of Fair Havens Baptist Church and was retired from Murfreesboro Vending Company. Mr. Douglas was a member of the Military Police...

November 1, 2025

Donna Darlene Roney, age 72, of Lavergne, TN, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Larvenia Jackson.

Donna is survived by her son, Brian (Angela) Roney; her grandchildren, Charisma and Elijah Roney; niece, Stacey Nicole Gregory, along with...

October 31, 2025

Joseph Gerald O' Leary, age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away Friday October 31, 2025. He was a native of New Jersey and was preceded in death by his parents, John Francis O'Leary, and Elizabeth Margaret Cusick O'Leary.

Mr. O'Leary was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church and was a veteran of  the United States Army. He...

October 30, 2025

Ms. Amy Leigh Tucker, 53 passed away peacefully at her home in Smyrna, Tennessee on October 30, 2025.  Amy was born on December 21, 1971, to Margaret and David Tucker in Smyrna where she was raised and lived her entire life.

Amy is survived by her children Sabrina Kelley Spicer and David Presley Tucker as well as...

October 29, 2025

Amanda Ruth B. Werthmuller of Murfreesboro TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 29, 2025.

Ruth was born on August 6, 1926 in St Louis, MO. She was the daughter of William Bryan Boxley and Mary Lillian Tinsley. Ruth graduated from Blewett High School and studied and excelled in music at Ouachita Baptist...

October 29, 2025

Mr. Walter Gordon White Sr., age 74 from one of the oldest families in Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Walter had been ill and confined to his home for the last several months, but did manage one last trip to his favorite vacation spot, St. George Island, in September, as a gift from his children....

October 29, 2025

Robert Carl Burns, age 86 of Rockvale, passed away October 29, 2025. He was a man who loved his family and his community. He was a Navy veteran, a lifelong member of the Rockvale Church of God, and he worked for 37 years at American Can in Shelbyville. Upon retirement, his always curious mind kept him active, through beekeeping,...

October 28, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" (Bowar) Yeager, resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born on February 21, 1953, to Agatha and Lucian Bowar, Peggy spent her early years in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, before her family settled in Owatonna, Minnesota. From a young age, Peggy's life...

October 28, 2025

Amber Birsen Cetinel was born July 1, 1996 in Pensacola, Florida alongside her twin sister and passed on October 28th, 2025, at the age of 29. Amber grew up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and graduated from Siegel High School in 2015. She was a proud member of the MTSU ROTC, and after graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 2019...

October 28, 2025

Richard Jason Jessup, age 44, of Cadiz, Ky, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Richard "Rick" Jessup.

Jason is survived by his father and stepmother, Richard "Rick" Jessup and Debbie Miller Jessup of Murfreesboro, TN; grandmother and step-grandfather, Carolyn and Jim Steckel of St. Paul, MO; aunt, Melissa...

October 27, 2025

Mrs. Ratsamy Phanthalangsry, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Loas, she was the daughter of the late Doune and Ngaw Saythongsouk.

Mrs. Phanthalangsry is survived by her six children, Vannasy Phanthalangsry, Chanthavy Onevathana, Sengmany Charthavisouk, Virasack Phanthalangsry, Anourack Phanthalangsry, and Phaksavanh Nguyen; and her siblings, Somdy Hansana and Sengchanh Vannouvong....

October 27, 2025

Dorothy Jean Jackson, 86, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 27th, 2025, in the home that she shared with family.

Jean was born on February 22nd, 1939, in Walter Hill, Tennessee, to Allen and Ruby Barrett.

She worked as a secretary at IKG Industries for many years until she retired. In retirement she worked...