Carl Francis Hirst
April 2, 2025
Carl Francis Hirst – Murfreesboro, 77, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home.  He was the son of the late Mary Frances McMinnis Hirst and Carl Fessey Hirst of Nashville, TN.  He is preceded in death by his wife Mattie Dibona Hirst.  He is survived by his sister, Mary Dianne Hirst McBrayer of Trinity, FL and...
Larry Robertson
April 2, 2025
Larry Wayne Robertson, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Landy Robertson and mother, Elsie King; and brothers, Harry King and Michael King.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janice Robertson; son, Brian Robertson and his wife Lindsey; daughter, Andrea Medlin and her husband Jim;...
Shirley Ann Bunting
April 2, 2025
Shirley Ann Collins Bunting, age 89, was born in O'Brien, FL. She was  preceded in death by husband Thomas Oliver Bunting (married over 64 years); parents Frank Collins and Elma Hawkins Collins; sister Geraldine (Collins) Coop and brother-in-law Archie Coop
Mrs. Bunting was a resident in later years of Lascassas and Murfreesboro, TN and was a faithful...
Victor Okonkwo
April 2, 2025
Mister Victor Chikamso Okonkwo, age 3, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN. Victor enjoyed watching Mario, Cocomelon, and Little Angel. He attended Holy Hill Chapel Tennessee with his family and The Academy of Gateway.
Victor is survived by his parents, Jeff and Florence Okonkwo;...
Carolyn Dyer Butcher
April 1, 2025
Carolyn Dyer Butcher, faithful wife and mother, age 90 passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Marie Dyer of Alcoa, Tennessee, a sister, June Trbovich, sons, Steven Gilbert and Eric Butcher, and a granddaughter Sarah Cannon.
Survivors include her husband of...
Phongsavanh Senethavilay
March 31, 2025
Phongsavanh Senethavilay died on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Laos, he was the son of Bounphanh and Thongleuang Senethavilay. He is survived by both his parents; his sister, Emily Thammavongsa; aunt, Kit Liu; niece, Jocelyn Thammavongsa; nephew, Brenson Thammavongsa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Phongsavanh will be missed by his...
Dr. Billy W. Balch
March 31, 2025
Dr. Billy W. Balch, 91, died on March 31, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. B.W. was born on May 24, 1933 in Madison County, AL to Mary S. and Wesley L. Balch.
He is survived by son, John D. Balch (Sheila) and daughter, Margaret B. Farmer (John) of Murfreesboro, TN; six grandchildren (and spouses), Thomas (Marida) Balch, Ben...
Raymond Richard Arietta
March 30, 2025
Raymond Richard Arietta, age 72 of Milton, TN, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. A native of Nyack, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond Richard and Alice Brown Arietta.
Mr. Arietta is survived by his daughter, Shanna Holmes and her husband Jimmy, of Murfreesboro, TN, Megan Tyson and her husband Zane, of Shelbyville, TN,...
Fred Mitchell Sabens
March 30, 2025
Fred Mitchell Sabens, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN died Sunday March 30, 2025, at his home. He was a native of Crawfordsville, IN and was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell Sabens, and Martha Surface Sabens; two brothers, Don and John Sabens.
Mr. Sabens loved the Lord Jesus Christ and lived his life seeking to honor...
Wayne Peach
March 29, 2025
Wayne Morris Peach, age 67 of Smyrna, passed away peacefully at home Saturday. He was born April 8, 1957, in Nashville, TN. He was a member of Creekmount General Baptist Church, Smyrna Jaycees, BSA Troop 105 and other community activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Beatrice Allene Mingle Peach. His stepfather, J.H....
Marlin R. Rohrbaugh
March 28, 2025
Marlin R. Rohrbaugh, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. Brother Rohrbaugh was a native of Hanover, PA. He was also preceded in death by parents, Sterling and Blanche Rohrbaugh, a sister, Faye Miller, a brother Glenn Rohrbaugh, an infant son, Brett Rohrbaugh, and a daughter, Sherry Wynne.
Brother Marlin is survived by...
Chris Nachampasak
March 28, 2025
Chris Nachampasak, age 34 of Murfreesboro died Friday March 28, 2025. He was a native of Philadelphia, PA and had worked as a Chef for many different restaurants in the Murfreesboro area.
Chis is survived by his son; Kingstin; father, Ouday Nachampasak; mother, Janice Spangler; sister, Nancy Kaylea Biesiada; brothers, Tonny Nangsackda & Ricky Nachampasak.
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Jimmy Lockhart
March 28, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Bost Lockhart peacefully departed this life in his home surrounded by family after an extended illness on March 28, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born on April 27, 1939 in Atwood, TN.
Jimmy was a native of Jackson, TN where he graduated from Jackson High School and Lambuth University. He resided in...
Dave Fonderwhite
March 27, 2025
Mr. David "Dave" Earl Fonderwhite, age 68, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born in Ardmore, OK to the late Earl and Ruth Fonderwhite. Dave proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a mechanic for many years for General Motors and building motorcycles. Dave was quite the jokester...
Jo Pugh
March 27, 2025
Connie Joanna Daniel Pugh (Mama Jo), age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN passed Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was a native of Lynchburg, TN and was the daughter of the late Robert Butler Daniel (great nephew of Jack Daniel) and Yvonne Gray Daniel. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Norm Bennett
March 26, 2025
Mr. Norman Allan Bennett II, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born September 25, 1944 in Sioux City, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Allan Bennett I and Winnifred Augusta Rye Bennett, and a sister, Cora Ann Bennett LeFevre.
Norm was a member of St. Mark's...
Charlie Franklin Smartt
March 26, 2025
Charlie Franklin Smartt, age 88 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A native of Lascassas, TN, he was the son of the late Carl Davis Smartt and Ila Jackson Adams Smartt. Mr. Smartt was also preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, Kate Elizabeth and Elijah Mark Cresap, and his daughter-in-law, Melissa Smartt.
Mr. Smartt...
Pamela Ann Rose
March 25, 2025
Pamela Ann Rose, age 78 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following a brief illness. She was a native of Charleston, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Billy Kuhl and Virginia Belcher Kuhl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee Rose, a son, Eric Duwayne Rose, and a brother, Don...
Margaret Mary Rice
March 24, 2025
After a valiant 15-year battle with lung cancer, in the shadow of God, Margaret Mary Rice, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in her home on the afternoon of March 24, 2025, with the love and warmth of her family surrounding her.
Margaret (Marge) was born in Wadsworth, Ohio in 1943 to Ivan and Lucy...
Ron Allen
March 23, 2025
Mr. Ronald "Ron" Christopher Allen, age 56, of LaVergne, TN passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born in California to Ronald W. and Christine Bannister Allen. Ron worked as truck driver for many years. He enjoyed cooking for his family and spending time with his son and grandchildren who he loved very much. Ron loved fishing for...
