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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Penny Renee Burks Miller

Penny Renee Burks Miller

June 27, 2026

Penny Renee Burks Miller, age 60 of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Wayne Burks and Gloria Dell Layhew Burks. Penny was also preceded in death her brother, Robin Burks.

Penny is survived by her son, Cole (Bethany) Miller of Murfreesboro, TN; a grandson, Azaiah Miller...

Jonathan Coulter Trundle

Jonathan Coulter Trundle

June 26, 2026

Jonathan Coulter Trundle, age 46 of Murfreesboro died Friday June 26, 2026. He was a native of Chattanooga TN and was a Professor of Photography at Middle Tennessee State University.

Mr. Trundle earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications at Middle Tennessee State University in 2001 before receiving his Master of Fine Arts in photography and digital imaging in 2006 from...

George Luther McGowen

George Luther McGowen

June 26, 2026

George Luther McGowen, age 97 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late John Henry McGowen and Annie Lou Barrett McGowen. Mr. McGowen was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Carter McGowan, a son, Mike McGowen, grandson, Michael McGowen, brothers, Johnny Frank McGowen and...

Dr. Stephan Wesely

Dr. Stephan Wesely

June 25, 2026

Dr. Stephan Peter Wesely, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was born in St. Ingbert, Germany to the late Rudolf and Heide Schwemm Wesely. Stephan was a man of great faith and loved Jesus above all else. He was a devout husband and father to his family. Before coming to the United States, Stephan...

John G. Brown, Jr

John G. Brown, Jr

June 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of John Gary Brown, Jr.

John Gary Brown, Jr. passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 56.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Shelby Brown; his son, Ryan Brown; his daughter-in-law, Courtney Brown; his beloved grandchildren; Grandchildren; Caleigh Walls, Caylee Shelton, Jemma Cole, Natalie Cole, Kinsley Lynn Brannon, Miles Bradley Brannon; his sisters, Vicky Pope and...

Patrick Sythat

Patrick Sythat

June 24, 2026

Patrick Sythat, age 65, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Phouvy Sythat; children, Tony Sythat (Sarah), Suenalie Sythat-Macon (Qua), and Nicholas Sythat (Taylor Norton); grandson, Elijah Sythat; three brothers; one sister; and many other family and friends.

Patrick was a kind and hardworking man whose strength and dedication was evident in everything he did. Outgoing...

Howard Loyd Gamberg

Howard Loyd Gamberg

June 24, 2026

Howard Loyd Gamberg, age 59 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday June 24, 2026. He was a native of Huntsville AL and was preceded in death by his father, Dale Gamberg, and son, Joshua Gamberg.

Mr. Gamberg was a Christian and was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked for Alvin C. York Medical Center. Mr. Gamberg enjoyed playing the...

Randall Wayne "Bo" Dye

Randall Wayne "Bo" Dye

June 24, 2026

Randall Wayne “Bo” Dye, age 63 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Bobby Deering Dye and Daisy Mae Turman Dye.

Randall is survived by two brothers, Mark Dye and his wife Lisa, of Smyrna, TN and Darrell Dye and his wife Sherri of Murfreesboro, TN; nephews, Robert...

Marcy Bess

Marcy Bess

June 22, 2026

Marcy Bess, age 47 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Marcy had attended River Oaks Community Church and retired from Quality Control at Nissan. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed travelling with her family and deepening her faith in Jesus Christ.

She lived life to the fullest with her husband of...

James "Larry" Findley

James "Larry" Findley

June 22, 2026

James "Larry" Findley, age 79 of La Vergne, died Monday June 22, 2026. He was a native of Greenfield, TN and was preceded in death by parents, John Warren Findley, Dorothy Nell Gant Findley.

Mr. Findley was a member of Grace Church Assembly of God in La Vergne. He was retired from Firestone/ Bridgestone Tire Company in La Vergne.

Mr. Findley is...

Shirley Ann Hood

Shirley Ann Hood

June 22, 2026

Shirley Ann Hood, age 62, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center after a complicated and long illness. Shirley was born on December 20, 1963, in Marion, IN. She was the daughter of Carol A. South and the late Walter A. South of Columbia, TN (formerly of Lawrenceburg, TN). She is survived by her husband of...

Brett Austin Duvall

Brett Austin Duvall

June 21, 2026

Brett Austin Duvall, age 39 of Shelbyville died Sunday June 21, 2026, at his home. He was a native of Indianapolis, IN and has lived in Middle Tennessee area the last nine years.

Brett was born August 12th in Indianapolis, IN. to Terry and Savannah. He was often referred to as the “million dollar” baby after being born pre-mature and needing...

Linda D. Vaughn

Linda D. Vaughn

June 20, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda D. Vaughn on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1943, to Laura Elizabeth Bowen Day and Sgt. Linwood Forest Day in Panama City, Florida.

Growing up in a military family, Linda lived in Germany and eight different states, several more than once....

Cynthia Rochelle Haynes

Cynthia Rochelle Haynes

June 20, 2026

Cynthia ( Cindy) Rochelle Haynes, 51, of Woodbury, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her husband, family and friends.

Born on December 27, 1974, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Cindy lived a life marked by faith, love, service, and dedication to those around her. She was a devoted follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,...

Sanmatie Singh

Sanmatie Singh

June 19, 2026



With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Sanmatie Singh, who peacefully passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on January 8, 1935, she lived a life rich with love, compassion, and joy. A devoted Hindu, she embraced the values of kindness, humility, family, and selfless love throughout her life. Her faith guided...

Eileen Hickey

Eileen Hickey

June 19, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen Margaret Hickey on June 19, 2026, at the age of 64.

Eileen was the cherished wife of Brian Hickey, with whom she shared 39 wonderful years of marriage after marrying in 1987. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, family, and unwavering devotion. She was a devoted mother to her...

Kenneth Burton Mullins

Kenneth Burton Mullins

June 19, 2026

Kenneth Burton “Kent” Mullins, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on July 2, 1964, in Murfreesboro, TN.

Kent was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Mullins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Sharon Mullins, who was his...

Linda Fay Jernigan Parker

Linda Fay Jernigan Parker

June 19, 2026

Linda Fay Jernigan Parker, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lee Jernigan and Elise Stacey Jernigan. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bobby Ray Parker, who died February 13, 2026, of this year; sisters, Mamie Jernigan...

Lynda Faye Logan

Lynda Faye Logan

June 19, 2026

Lynda (Winky) Faye Logan, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Maryville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Forster Winkler and Dorothy Imogene Phillips Winkler.

She was a loving wife to her husband of 57 years, Ernest (Doc) Logan; a caring mother to her sons...

Betty May Ballengee

Betty May Ballengee

June 18, 2026

Betty May Rose Ballengee was born on May 10, 1935, in Staunton, Virginia, and passed away on June 18, 2026, in Smyrna, Tennessee. Betty May is remembered fondly as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a woman who deeply valued family and friends, music, history, and the arts, and conveyed those values to her children and grandchildren.

Betty May was a...

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