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James Aubrey Tune, Jr

James Aubrey Tune, Jr

October 15, 2025

James Aubrey Tune, Jr., age 85 of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  He was born in Nashville, TN. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James Aubrey Tune, Sr. and Perdita Ruth Greer Tune, brothers, Daniel Henson Tune and Richard "Dick" Tune and his first wife, Dannis Faye Ross Tune.

Jim was a Christian...

Mark Alan Tucker

Mark Alan Tucker

October 15, 2025

Mark Alan Tucker, age 57, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 26, 1968, in Jackson, Tennessee, Mark was the cherished son of Billy Joe and Bobbie Jean Jenkins Tucker.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his...

Karen Keel

Karen Keel

October 15, 2025

Karen Ann Keel, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Robert Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Keel; children Andy Keel (Michelle), Kara Keel Moody (Chad), and Tamara Keel; her grandson Noah Keel; brother, Paul Johnson; and sister, Sharon Benners...

Helen Upchurch

Helen Upchurch

October 15, 2025

Helen Emily Upchurch, age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Jessie Mann; and grandson, Eziekel.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Upchurch; daughters, Dorothy Hight, Veronica Upchurch, and Valarie Edmondson; grandchildren, Abel, Jennifer, Julie, Tyler, Tate, and Dallas; eight great grandchildren; and numerous beloved cousins...

Randy Wiel

Randy Wiel

October 14, 2025

Mr. Randy Wiel, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home with is wife, Connie, and son, Zander, by his side after a courageous eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Willemstad, Curacao to the late Migielto and Mercedes Vrutaal Wiel. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the...

Fay Madeline Syck

Fay Madeline Syck

October 14, 2025

Mrs. Fay Madeline Peyton Jernigan Syck, age 82, of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully October 14, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Lascassas, TN to the late Helen Carmine Jordan Peyton and Harvey E. Peyton. She was the beloved granddaughter of Anna Dement Jordan and Ben Jordan on her maternal side, and Katie Phillips Peyton...

Loretta Ann Myers

Loretta Ann Myers

October 13, 2025

Loretta Ann Myers, age 90 of Smyrna passed away Monday October 13, 2025. She was a native of Louisville, KY and was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Myers, parents, Robert Allen Martin, Nola Mae Dickens Martin, brother, Robert Martin, sister, Joyce Wetterer, granddaughter, Nola Myers.

Mrs. Myers was a member of Stones River Baptist Church...

Kari Gail Jones

Kari Gail Jones

October 10, 2025

Kari Gail Jones, age 61, passed away on October 10, 2025. Kari was born on December 5, 1936, to Max and Margaret Wigner in Pontiac Michigan. Kari was a caring soul with healing hands to all she helped in her career as a physical therapist and licensed massage therapist at NHC, a position she held for 20 years.

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Gordon Neal King

Gordon Neal King

October 10, 2025

Mr. Gordon Neal King, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Larry and Kathrine King.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Reiko King and their beloved dog, Peanut.

Gordon was a master of all trades. He worked...

John "Jock" Rucker

John "Jock" Rucker

October 8, 2025

John "Jock" Richardson Rucker, Jr, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a brave journey with Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Wolfe Rucker and John Richardson Rucker, Sr.

Jock was a 1971 graduate of Central High School, where he was an All-State basketball player. He...

Robert "Bob" Sanborn

Robert "Bob" Sanborn

October 7, 2025

Robert "Bob" George Sanborn, age 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quint Henry Sanborn and Marion Elizabeth Gray; sisters, Gloria Moldscheck and Blanche Sanborn; brothers, David Sanborn and Bill Sanborn.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Buchanan Sanborn; sons, John (Jean) and Fredrick...

Merlin Henderson

Merlin Henderson

October 7, 2025

MERLIN LANE "POP" HENDERSON was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi in February 1947 and passed on October 7, 2025, at his daughter's home surrounded by family. He was the seventh son of seven sons and three daughters. That's the youngest of 10!  He is survived by his wife, Diane Kennedy Henderson, daughter Renee' Caldwell and her husband Jim, granddaughter Kathleen,...

Karena Scholten

Karena Scholten

October 6, 2025

Karena Kaye Scholten, age 36, of Antioch, Tennessee passed away on October 6, 2025 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief illness.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel...

Deborah "Debbie" Elaine Moore

Deborah "Debbie" Elaine Moore

October 4, 2025

Deborah Elaine Moore, age 65 of Woodbury, TN, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born in Gatlinburg, TN, she was the daughter of Ralph King and Margaret Otella "Ted" Emert. She is also preceded by her brother, Tony Goolsby.

Ms. Moore is survived by her sons Roy Boling Jr and his wife Tara and David Boling and...

Paul Stephen Johnson

Paul Stephen Johnson

October 4, 2025

Memorial service for Paul Stephen Johnson, age 78, of Mount Juliet, Tennessee will take place Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Steve passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1:00p.m. until the time of memorial services beginning at 2:00p.m.

Steve was born on March...

Joyce King Davis

Joyce King Davis

October 4, 2025

Joyce King Davis, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Clem J. King and Charlene Parsley King. Joyce was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Earl and Johnnie King, and a sister, Donna Marie King Baum.

Joyce is survived...

Tom Harris

Tom Harris

October 3, 2025

Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Miller Harris, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late George Thomas and Annie Marlin Harris. Tommy was a retired professor emeritus from Middle Tennessee State University. He taught in the English department for over 40 years. Tommy was integral...

Michael John Veater

Michael John Veater

October 2, 2025

Michael John Veater "Mike", age 55 of Murfreesboro Tennessee, passed away Thursday October 2, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. He was a native of Centerville, Utah and was preceded in death by his father, Harry Veater and his grandparents.

He worked for Vulcan Materials for over 37 years starting as a welder then through numerous...

Karen Sue Hall

Karen Sue Hall

October 2, 2025

Karen Sue Hall, age 68 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in Newton, IA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Mordock.

Ms. Hall is survived by her daughter Brandi (Kaitlyn) Stanfield; former spouse, Kenneth (Laurie) Hall; siblings, Judy, Shirley, Pam and David; and grandchildren, Kassi, Lillie, and Danakka Lee....

Freddy Nolan German, Sr

Freddy Nolan German, Sr

October 2, 2025

Freddy Nolan German, Sr. 73 years old, passed away on October 2, 2025 at his home in Lavergne, Tennessee.

Freddy was born on September 1, 1952 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Nolan "Buddy" and Anna Rose Way German.  He graduated from Putnam County Senior High School in 1970. Freddy accepted Christ as his Savior as a...

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