Harold "Butch" Thomas, Jr.
July 2, 2025
Harold Thomas, Jr., age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marge Carter Shelby and Harold Thomas, Sr.; and sister, Barbara Gunkelmann.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Thomas; children, Chris Caputo (Dusty), Patrick Caputo (Renata), April Caputo, William Caputo (Lauren), Michelle Billings, Donnie Hartley (Alina), Trina LeBlanc,...
James Austin, Iii
July 1, 2025
James Allen Austin III (JJ), of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the age of 41. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Jude and Ava; parents, Jim and Lori of Clarksville, Tenn.; and numerous beloved friends.
James loved Jesus, his family, people, tacos, and techno music. He lived a full life,...
Jesse "Buddy" Pearcy
July 1, 2025
Mr. Jesse "Buddy" Winford Pearcy Jr., age 89, of Lascassas, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and a son of the late Jesse "Pie" Pearcy Sr. and Lillian Spain Pearcy. Buddy was a 1955 graduate of Lascassas High School and proudly served his country in the Tennessee National...
Alan Lawrence Rogers
June 30, 2025
Alan Lawrence Rogers, age 80, of Murfreesboro passed away Monday June 30, 2025. He was born in Denver, Colorado and was preceded in death by his parents, David Rogers, Wilma Cornick Rogers.
Mr. Rogers was a graduate of Yankton College with a degree in Speech and Drama. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making many beautiful...
Dale Brasswell
June 30, 2025
Mr. William "Dale" Brasswell, age 65, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN and was a 1978 graduate of McGavock High School. Dale proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then worked the remainder of his career as a long haul truck driver. Dale had a servant's heart...
William Lewis Thomas, Iii
June 30, 2025
William Lewis Thomas, III age 78 of Manchester, Tennessee died Monday, June 30, 2025. He was a native of Sullivan, West Virginia and a son of the late William Lewis Thomas, II and Oletta Josephine Grimmett Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Thomas.
Survivors include his children, Michael Thomas of Ohio; Jenni...
Norma Jean Bowman
June 29, 2025
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Norma Jean (Cook) Bowman went to be with our Lord. Born on August 29, 1936, she was one of six children and the eldest daughter of the late Ralph and Lucile (Shrock) Cook. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband John Leslie Bowman; son John Warren Bowman; granddaughter Nicole Rapp; brothers Dwight...
Casey Hooper
June 29, 2025
Casey Hooper, age 68 of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Ontario, Oregon. He was a native of Fairfax County, Virginia and was the son of the late Charles Ray Hooper and Mary Elma Owens Hooper.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Hooper; a stepson, Nick Barlow of Rossville, GA; his children, Patricia...
Tonya Oakes
June 29, 2025
Tonya Rae Oakes, age 63 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was a native of Ohio and a daughter of the late Marshall and Wanda Hamby. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Oakes.
Survivors include her son, Eric Oakes (Tiffany) of Smyrna; former husband and father...
Rebecca "Sissy" Lee
June 29, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca "Sissy" Ruth Lee, age 86, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Joseph H. and Sarah Elizabeth Mangrum Ladd. Mrs. Lee was a homemaker to her family. She loved growing flowers in her yard. Mrs. Lee was fond of the farm animals she had –...
Gary G. Wiser, Sr.
June 27, 2025
Gary G. Wiser, Sr., age 73, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late C. Wymer, Sr. and Laura Gribble Wiser.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gayle Wiser; children, Andrea Coleman (Page), Lauren Jones (Jason), and Gary Wiser, Jr.; grandchildren, Taylor Coleman, Michael Coleman (Kallie), Drew...
Stephen Michael Gawiak
June 26, 2025
Stephen was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He's survived by his mother, Clara; sister, Christina; brothers, David and Daniel; nephew, Mason; and countless family and friends. Over 44 years, his life's journey carried him from New York City to Nashville by way of Miami, FL, and many other stops. Stephen built instant connections everywhere he...
Lois Marie Matney Horton
June 26, 2025
Mrs. Lois Marie Matney Horton, age 84, of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away June 26, 2025. Born in Grundy, Virginia, she was the daughter of Raymond Ellis and Blanche Muncey Matney.
Mrs. Horton was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Horton; her son-in-law, Clint L. Judkins,...
Robert Ray "Bob" Tomlinson
June 24, 2025
Robert Ray "Bob" Tomlinson, age 89 of LaVergne passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025. He was a native of Harlan KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Burley Tomlinson, and Fannie Morgan Tomlinson, and a brother, Thomas Tomlinson.
Mr. Tomlinson was a devoted Christian and retired Teacher and Farmer.
He is survived by...
Lillian Hill
June 24, 2025
Lillian Hill, 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2025. Born in Coffee County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Glover. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Ray and Sue Holston; brothers, Dennis and Charles Glover; sisters-in-law, Betty Ann and Doris Glover; and brothers-in-law,...
Chantra Saunsoongner Phillips
June 24, 2025
Chantra Saunsoongner Phillips, 72, died on June 24, 2025. She was born in Thailand and was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her partner, Chanthaly Insixiengmay; her two sons, Ronald Soovwong Phillips and Robin Jerome Phillips; and many other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at Woodfin Memorial...
Billy Ward Yearwood
June 24, 2025
Mr. Billy Ward Yearwood, age 96, formally of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on June 24, 2025, in Raleigh, NC.
He was born on October 25, 1928, in Nashville, Tennessee, the only child of the late Hugh Henry and Irene Rice Yearwood. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Rogers Yearwood, in 1947. They were married for...
George Paul Homa
June 23, 2025
George (Geo) Paul Homa, age 61, beloved husband, father, son and brother, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2025.
George was born on March 8, 1964, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to the late George and Lillian Homa. He graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1982 at the top of his class....
Laura Mildred Zimmerman
June 23, 2025
Laura Mildred Zimmerman, age 93 of Murfreesboro passed away June 23, 2025. She was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Keathley, and Mary Roller Sanders; husband, John Ray Zimmerman; son, Michael Ray Zimmerman; sister, Nellie Morse; and brother, James Steven Sanders.
Mrs. Zimmerman was a member of Stones River...
Blaine Goins
June 22, 2025
Blaine Goins, age 71 of La Vergne died Sunday June 22, 2025. He was born in Nashville and lived most of life in Rutherford County. Mr. Goins was preceded in death by his parents, Edward David Goins and Mary Dunning Goins; step-son, James Ridgeway; grandchild, Asia Tempongko; brothers, Tommy Goins, Phillip Goins, Billy Goins.
Mr. Goins was...
