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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Laura Walton Lorance

Laura Walton Lorance

December 7, 2025

Laura Walton Lorance, age 66 of Unionville died Sunday December 7, 2025. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Walton and Verdia Estes Walton.

Mrs. Lorance was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her son, Keith Hudson and wife Kimberly, Willie Hudson; Longtime...

Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr.

Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr.

December 5, 2025

Ben Starnes Arnette, Jr., of Readyville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at age 86. He was born in Dilton, TN, to Ben and Audrey Arnette. He is a 1957 graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro and graduated in 1961 from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as...

Jerry Fern Alexander Sr.

Jerry Fern Alexander Sr.

December 4, 2025

Mr. Jerry Fern Alexander Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born in Woodlawn, AL to the late Clarence and Mindie Alexander. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Howard Alexander I.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...

Rebecca Markert

Rebecca Markert

December 3, 2025

Rebecca Markert was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, at 77 years of age.

Born Rebecca Anne Wright to the parents of Bette and William H. Wright on February 25, 1948 in Radford, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father William H. Wright, and...

Art Fowler

Art Fowler

December 3, 2025

Charles "Art" Fowler, age 77, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025.  Art was a native of Mason, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Liedhegner Fowler; daughter, Amy Turner (David Clark); son, Andrew Fowler (Kim); three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorial...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin

James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin

December 3, 2025

James Thomas "Jimmy" Duggin, age 78, of Christiana, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Sam and Johnnie Duggin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife of 52 years, Peggy Duggin;...

Ralph Leon Peebles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,  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

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

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.

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Mrs. Shakariben Patel

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

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...

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