Obituaries

March 10, 2026

Barbara Turner, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was a native of Carroll County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Johnny and Maureen Bost Younger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, William (Bill) John Turner, and a sister, Martha Polny.

Survivors include her sons, Johnny...

March 9, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Williams, age 83, of Rockvale, TN passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Willie Floyd and Grace Williams. Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Rockvale High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU in 1964 in English and Physical Education. Carolyn played guard on the girls' basketball team...

March 9, 2026

Mrs. Ratsada Nina Tsan, age 62, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Laos to the late Hieng Thieh Than Siluangkhot and Siew Juaone Koo. When Mrs. Tsan came to the United States, she was involved with a Traditional Lao Dance Troup. She was meticulously organized which served her...

March 8, 2026

Betty Winters Campbell, age 90 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Davidson Winters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Campbell; and siblings, Iva Hayes, Lorene Davis, Ruby Lay, Louie Winters, Alfred Winters, Joe...

March 8, 2026

Dr. John Hodge Jones, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. He was born February 17, 1937, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to McKinley Hobart Jones and Martha Tomlinson Jones.

John was a devoted father, grandfather, educator, and servant of his community. He loved his family deeply, cherished the family farm, and poured...

March 7, 2026

Conner Brock Phillips, age 17 of La Vergne, Tennessee died Saturday March 7, 2026. He was a native of Rutherford County and was member of Jefferson Pike Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Albert Harriman; great-grandmothers, Ola B. Irvin and Yvonne Pope Irvin.

He is survived by his mother, Miranda Fountain; brother,...

March 6, 2026

Edward "Chip" Webb Chappell, Jr., of Murfreesboro passed away on Friday March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Galax, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Webb Chappell, Sr., and Eleanor Hale Chappell.

Chip was a graduate of Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University where...

March 5, 2026

Allie B Hackney, age 100 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband,  Nathan G. Hackney; grandson, Jeff Schott; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Michael Schott, Christian Schott; parents, Nodie Martin Barrett,  Nora Leahew Barrett; brothers, Oliver Eugene, Ray and Charles Barrett; sister, Mary Frances Blansett.

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March 4, 2026

James "Jim" Benton Hinson, age 84 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A native of Trenton, TN, he was the son of the late Levi and Julia Rankin Hinson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Hinson, sister, Ruby Hinson, and a brother Bill Meacham.

Jim is survived by his daughter,...

March 4, 2026

Johnnie Mae Mason Lowe, age 92 of Bradyville, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Rosie Delbridge Mason. Mrs. Lowe was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Lowe, two brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Lowe is survived by sons,...

March 4, 2026

Randall C. Turner age 85 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday March 4, 2026. He was a native of Owensboro, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Turner, and Inez Berry Cox.

Mr. Turner was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired Truckdriver with Sadler Brothers...

March 3, 2026

William "Butch" Franklin Hamby, age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Hamby.

He is survived by his wife of 42-years, Melanie Hamby; children, Matthew Hamby (Shelby), Jonathan Hamby, Caroline Foster (Brian), Catherine Battle (Tyler), and Gracie Hamby; beloved grandchildren, Everly, Henry, Margaret,...

March 2, 2026

Connie Entrikin Gibson, age 94, of Sewanee, TN passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Murfreesboro TN. She was a native of Shreveport, Louisiana and was preceded in death by her parents Dr. John Bennett and Minnie Sue Entrikin, and her husband of 63 years, Lawrence Gibson.

Connie is survived by her daughter, Katie Morris (Jimmy) of...

March 2, 2026

Abby Love Ramsay, age 16, went to be with her Savior on March 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Abby was born on September 20, 2009, in Qingdao, China. She later returned with her family to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 2015. Abby grew up in Murfreesboro and was known for her kindness, creativity, and bright spirit...

March 1, 2026

Mrs. Mary Kaye Batey Smith, age 74, of Christiana, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Thomas Alfred Batey, Sr and Evelyn Christine Williams Batey Hall. Mrs. Smith earned her bachelor's degree from MTSU. After 28 years, she retired as...

March 1, 2026

Luther Gray (LG) Elliott, age 89 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Smyrna Care Center. He was a native of Paint Rock Valley, Alabama and was a son of the late Virgil Elliott and Mary Lee Owensby Elliott. He was also preceded by his wife, Joan Elliott, and all six of his siblings.

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March 1, 2026

Jean Alice Stauffer Prehn, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. A native of Mishawaka, IN, Mrs. Prehn was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence C. Stauffer and Jean Dafoe Stauffer. Mrs. Prehn was also preceded in death by a sister, Cora Sawyer, and an infant brother.

Mrs. Prehn is survived by...

March 1, 2026

Jordan Andrew Holley, age 33, was born on October 13, 1992 in Heidelberg, Germany.  He died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Summit, Kentucky.  Jordan was preceded in death by his younger brother, Cameron Wright, and his grandfather, Luther R. Holley. Jordan is survived by his father, Luther E. 'Gene' Holley, and wife, Melissa; his mother, Sally Joy Leonard,...

February 28, 2026

Wendy Carol Tompkins, lovingly known as "My Sweet Wendy," passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 60 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Wendy was the heart of her family and a treasured friend to so many. Her nickname, "My Sweet Wendy," was a true reflection of her gentle spirit, generous...

February 28, 2026

Larry Everett Stearnes, age 60, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Omaha, NE, he was the son to the late James "Tank" Stearnes and Bonnie Stearnes. He is also preceded in death by his uncles, Robert Stearnes and Bruce Stearnes.

Larry is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Stearnes; children, Amber...