Obituaries

May 1, 2025

Mr. Khambay Douangvilay, age 68, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was born in Laos to the late Soum and Phanh Douangvilay. Mr. Douangvilay earned his Master's Degree in Math and taught finance at Vangvieng University. After arriving in the United States, he began work as a crane operator for Parthenon Metal Works. Mr. Douangvilay...

April 30, 2025

Mary Irene Tunnicliff, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday April 30, 2025. She was a native of Sayre, PA and was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Manuel, Betty Wood Manuel; grandchildren, Vanessa Schapley, and Patrick Quinn; brother, Dana Manuel, and sister Gloria Davis.

Mrs. Tunnicliff was a Christian and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

April 30, 2025

Thomas Wayne Taylor, age 72 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday  April 30, 2025. He was a native of Kentucky and was preceded in death by his parents, Bob Taylor and Betty Jean Johnson; his wife, Shelia Ann Taylor; a sister, Linda Silva,

Mr. Taylor was a Christian. He was a retired machinist from, Hennessy Industries after 30 years...

April 30, 2025

Ryan Kent Jones, age 47, born on June 21, 1977, in Garden Grove, CA, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Murfreesboro, TN. Ryan had a passion for sharks, cheering on the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Chargers, enjoying the beach, and attending concerts.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Candy Lewis; his stepfather, Gary Lewis;...

April 29, 2025

Leonard Dayton Moore, a longtime resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee, passed away on April 29, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born on February 24, 1959 to the late Carl David Moore, Sr. and Mary Katherine Moore.

Dayton was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He shared 46 wonderful years of marriage...

April 29, 2025

Tim J. Durham, age 71, left this world for his heavenly home on April 29, 2025, as a result of renal disease. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Claudia Durham, and son, Adam W. Durham.  He is also survived by his sister, Judy Durham (Frank Fuller) and his brother, Don J. Durham (Tricia).  Tim was predeceased...

April 29, 2025

Mrs. Clara Margaret Collier, age 97, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born March 2, 1928 in Raymond, MS to the late Clarence Lawrence and Lula Turnage Cagle.

Margaret attended two years at Mississippi College for Women in Columbus, MS. She met her husband, Joe, on a blind date during this...

April 28, 2025

When Robert Frederick "Fred" Goodwin entered the gates of Heaven on April 28, 2025, he likely was singing along with a Sons of the Pioneers song and greeting all the residents with, "What's the news?"  Fred was born June 5, 1947, and left this earthly life ----  as a result of Parkinson's Disease and other accompanying health issues.

April 28, 2025

Mr. Jeremiah Gracia Mayuku, age 14, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born in Richmond, VA to Guylain Mayuku and Amandine Katera. Jeremiah was in 9th grade at Stewarts Creek High School and attended Bethel Community Church with his family.

Jeremiah had lots of friends, a straight A student who was known...

April 27, 2025

Mr. Michael "Mike" Franklin Mullen, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025 after a lengthy illness.

Born in 1938 in Helena, MT, Mike lived a rich and fulfilling life. Over the years, he called many places home, including Butte, MT; Loveland, CO; Rawlins, WY; Casper, WY; Bella...

April 26, 2025

Sadie Louise Warrick Wade, age 95 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at NHC after a lengthy illness. She was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Charles Robert Warrick and Effie Brewer Warrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Wade, Jr; daughters, Judy Hughes, and Joan M....

April 25, 2025

Hencil "Hank" Clay Walls, Jr. age 92 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, April 25, 2025. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late Hencil Clay Walls, Sr. and Bessie Mae Dickson Walls. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Jean Walls; a brother, Buddy Walls; and sisters, Dean Benson and Marie...

April 25, 2025

Mr. Somvang Rajasombath, age 55, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Bang Rajasombath and brother, Somphanh Rajasombath.

He is survived by his daughters, Senita Synarong and Rita Rajasombath; grandchildren, Stark, Damian, Luca-Finn, and Alexander Synarong; mother, Thongsa Siswath; brothers, Guy Rajasombath and Sauthchay Rajasombath; along with numerous nieces, nephews,...

April 23, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Louise "Lulu" Roman, beloved country and gospel music artist, comedian, and cherished star of the iconic television show Hee Haw. Lou, aged 78, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of April 23, 2025. Her departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her family, friends, and millions of fans worldwide,...

April 23, 2025

Johnnie Duff "Jack" Gambill, Jr., age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A native of Middle Tennessee, he was the son of the late Johnnie Gambill, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Young Gambill. Jack was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Lynn Wilks Gambill, granddaughter Jessica Lee Gambill and his...

April 22, 2025

David Blackwell, 74 of Murfreesboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. David is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Norma Blackwell of Johnson City, TN and is survived by his loving wife Marie of 53 years, brother Steven Blackwell of Alexandria, VA, daughters Jill (David) Johnson and Beth Hardiman,...

April 22, 2025

Vonda Melissa Marler Kahler, 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born in Elba, Alabama on September 21, 1964 to Waylon Wayne Marler and Judith Pearce Marler.

Vonda grew up in Elba where she was blessed with many friends and loved dancing, twirling,...

April 21, 2025

Kathryn Ann Polk Garrison, age 95, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Kay was born in Prentiss, MS on December 30, 1929. She was preceded in death by both parents, Brooks and Irene Dale Polk; grandparents, R.E. and Lilly Moore Dale, and Bud and Molly Baker Polk; beloved husband, Dr. R. James Garrison, Sr; sisters, Jacqueline Polk and...

April 20, 2025

Retired Police Chief Fred N. Dansby, 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully, April 20, 2025, at National Healthcare in Murfreesboro.

Born in Detroit, MI, Fred moved to Tennessee in 2003 after residing in Northville, MI.

Chief Dansby earned his Doctored of Education from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, at the age of 62. He...

April 20, 2025

Thomas David White, Sr., age 76, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Clarence and Bertie Hicks White. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ede White; sons, Keith White and Micah White; daughter, Victoria "Tori" Rogers; and sister, Carolyn Baggett.

He is survived by sons, David...