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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Billy Manson Stacey

Billy Manson Stacey

March 23, 2025

Billy Manson Stacey, a cherished lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 19th, 1937, Billy lived a life full of kindness, passion, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Billy found joy in the simple, yet profound pleasures in life – traveling to new places, staying active,...

Wayne Bowen

Wayne Bowen

March 22, 2025

Foster Wayne Bowen, age 86 of Christiana, Tennessee died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of Christiana and the son of the late Alex and Altie (Gibson) Bowen. He was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include a host of cousins, family, and friends.

Mr....

Glyn Douglas Watson

Glyn Douglas Watson

March 22, 2025

Glyn Douglas Watson, Sr, age 89 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee on June 12, 1935, to the late John and Nellie Watson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Darrell Thorpe Watson, and two sons, Doug and Kevin Watson.

He is survived by...

Cynthia Dee Shepard

Cynthia Dee Shepard

March 21, 2025

Cynthia Dee Shepard, age 66 of Smyrna died Friday March 21, 20205. She was a native of Rutherford Couty and was preceded in death by her parents C.T. "Pete" Shepard and Billie Ann Tucker Shepard.

Ms. Shepard was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and was had retired from Borders Group in La Vergne.

She...

Michael Messick

Michael Messick

March 21, 2025

Mr. Michael Glenn Messick, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN completed his life's journey and has joined his precious daughter in heaven Saturday, March 21, 2025. He was born April 10, 1953 in Murfreesboro to the late G N and Helen Armstrong Messick. Although Mike faced many life challenges, the word "quit" was not in his vocabulary. Mike loved life....

Doris Lizama Polzin

Doris Lizama Polzin

March 21, 2025

Doris Lizama Polzin, age 66 of Murfreesboro died Friday March 21, 2025. She was a native Guam and was preceded death, by her husband, John Martin Polzin; parents, Eloy LG Lizama, and Doloris S. Lizama.

She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was retired from the Alivn C. York Medical Center.

Mrs....

Russ Burns

Russ Burns

March 20, 2025

Mr. Russell "Russ" Lee Burns died on March 20, 2025. His parents, James Poplin and Alice Marie Rushing Burns, predeceased him. Mr. Burns is survived by his faithful wife whom he loved more than life, Allison Williams Burns, and one son, Tyler James Burns, whom he deeply loved and respected. He is also survived by three sisters, Pamela Marie...

Phay Souksavong

Phay Souksavong

March 20, 2025

Mr. Phay Souksavong, age 90, of Nolensville, TN passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born in Laos to the late Souvanh and Souk Souksavong. Mr. Souksavong owned and operated a Lao grocery store with his wife. He attained the rank of Colonel in the police force in Laos. Mr. Souksavong enjoyed fishing at Percy Priest Lake and...

Jay Nelson

Jay Nelson

March 20, 2025

Jay Coleman Nelson, age 65 of Auburntown, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry "Bud" and Dorothy Marlin Nelson; brother, Scott Nelson; and grandparents, Jim and Retha Miller Marlin and Paul and Aliene McCullough Nelson.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy McFarlin Nelson; daughter, Denise...

Gary Smith

Gary Smith

March 19, 2025

Gary Hunter Smith, age 78 of Smyrna died Wednesday March 19, 2025. He was native of Tazewell, Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Hunter Smith who died within days of him being born. Mr. Smith is also preceded in death by his parents, Ted Andis and Geneva Smith Andis.

He was a Christian and...

Mary Colbert

Mary Colbert

March 19, 2025

Mary Colbert, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died March 19, 2025 at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with her family at her side. She was a native of Zion, Illinois and the daughter of the late Doyle and Hilda Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Colbert, and brothers, Robert, Donald, and Edward Martin.

Survivors...

Nathan Righthouse

Nathan Righthouse

March 19, 2025

Nathan Robert Righthouse, age 46 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday March 19, 2025, at his home. He attended Murfreesboro Missionary Baptist Church and worked for Embraer Aircraft.

Nathan is survived by his wife, Heather Lemonis Righthouse; sons, Aiden Righthouse, Reef Murray, Tone Murray; parents, John and Helen Righthouse;  sister, Heather Hearnsberger; nieces, Grace, Makayla;  nephews, Kaiden, Malachi, Kameren,...

Julian "Mitch" Mitchum

Julian "Mitch" Mitchum

March 19, 2025

Julian "Mitch" D. Mitchum, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Mitchum; mother, Elizabeth "Liz" Mitchum; and grandmother, Annie Brunson.

He is survived by his daughter, Kendra McMahan and her husband Larry; grandchildren, Mackenzie McMahan and Bailey McMahan; and several extended family and friends.

Mitch...

Don Dunlap

Don Dunlap

March 19, 2025

Mr. Don "Donnie" Dunlap, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, went home to the Lord on March 19, 2025. Born on April 24, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA, Don was the cherished son of Ardith and Roger Dunlap, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two daughters, Lori Wolfe and...

Andrew Mcmurry Jarratt, Jr

Andrew Mcmurry Jarratt, Jr

March 18, 2025

Andrew McMurry Jarratt, Jr, age 89 of the Salem Community died peacefully  March 18, 2025, in Murfreesboro. He preceded in death by his parents, Andrew McMurry Jarratt, Sr., and  Mary Garrett Jarratt, and longtime friend, Juanita Hutchins.

Mr. Jarratt was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, and graduate, of Middle Tennessee State College. He had worked...

Evelyn Baltimore

Evelyn Baltimore

March 18, 2025

Evelyn Lucille Lufkin Baltimore traded this earthly home for her eternal home on March 18, 2025 at the age of 100 years, 7 months and 10 days.

Ms. Baltimore was born on August 8, 1924, in the Lufkin family home on Compton Road, Rutherford County, Tennessee, to Walter and Ollie Hall Lufkin. She was preceded in death...

Robert Lynn Thompson

Robert Lynn Thompson

March 17, 2025

Robert L. Thompson, age 78, of La Vergne, TN, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born in Johnstown, PA, to the late Donald and Florence Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Larraine Thompson; sisters, Doris Tinkham (George) and Betty Lou Chilton; son, Robert Thompson; and daughter, Lisa Veal.

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Dana Morrow

Dana Morrow

March 17, 2025

Dana Palmer Morrow, age 64 of La Vergne died Monday March 17, 2025, at his home. He was a native of Madisonville, KY and was preceded in death by his father, Alton Morrow.

Mr. Morrow retired from Caterpillar Financial as a Business Analyst. He enjoyed fishing in Percy Priest Lake, woodworking, and spending time with his family....

Steven Earl Hasty

Steven Earl Hasty

March 15, 2025

With heavy hearts and unbearable disbelief and sadness, we announce the passing of Steve Hasty, who left this world on March 15, 2025, at the age of 53. His loss has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him.

Steve was more than a husband, a father, and a friend—he was a performer,...

Rebecca "Beccy" Girton Lanier Clark

Rebecca "Beccy" Girton Lanier Clark

March 15, 2025

Rebecca "Beccy" Girton Lanier Clark, age 57, stepped into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Milton, TN, after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Beccy was born on April 17, 1967, in Phoenix, AZ. She and her parents moved to Steamboat Springs, CO with her three sisters in 1977. After graduating high school she...

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