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David Lawlor, Sr.

David Lawlor, Sr.

April 8, 2025

David Lawlor, Sr. age 68 of Lascassas, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Danbury, Connecticut and a son of the late Thomas and Martha Cable Lawlor.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, VaLinda Lawlor; sons, David Lawlor Jr. and wife Melissa of Bradyville, and...

Linda Gail Gomer

Linda Gail Gomer

April 8, 2025

Linda Gail Gomer, age 83 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with her family at her side. She was a native of Nashville and a daughter of the late William Edward Booker and Mildred Randall Bland Booker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, William Bonner and Jerry...

Gary Alan Farrar

Gary Alan Farrar

April 7, 2025

Gary Alan Farrar, born June 12, 1960, in Anchorage, Alaska passed suddenly at home on April 7, 2025. He was born to the late Ellen Louise Robinson Farrar and James "Jim" Charles Farrar. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John Will and Imogene Hill Robinson and Mary and Pete Powers.

He is survived by...

Jerry Todd

Jerry Todd

April 6, 2025

Mr. Jerry Owen Todd, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late A.J. and Pauline Richards Todd. Jerry was a longtime member of Kingwood Church of Christ. He retired from TVA as a lineman and then began working as a farmer. Jerry...

Tammy Michelle Barrett

Tammy Michelle Barrett

April 6, 2025

Tammy Michelle Barrett, age 56 of Woodbury, Tennessee died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Anna Claudette Spivey Barrett and Fred Kelly Barrett who survives her. She was also preceded in death by son, Phillip Matthew Shook.

In addition to...

Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers

April 5, 2025

Charles C. Rogers, age 66 of Smyrna died Saturday April 5, 2025. He was a native of Bowling Green,  KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Clevis E. Rogers, and Josephine Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was Project Manager for Charlie Irwin Paint, and owner of Rogers Wallcovering Installations. He was an avid Golfer, devoted husband, father...

Thomas Lee Solomon

Thomas Lee Solomon

April 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that dad, pops, Lee, "Uncle Lee", Thomas Lee Solomon age 80, transitioned from this Earth Saturday, afternoon, April 5, 2025, peacefully with family at his side comforting him. He was a gentle giant who LOVED family, friends, and music deeply and was always willing to help someone in need. We are sad and miss...

James Christopher Burke

James Christopher Burke

April 4, 2025

With deep sorrow and enormous love, we mourn the passing of James Christopher Burke, 57, of Smyrna, TN, who went to his heavenly resting place on April 4, 2025.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Dr. Michelle Burke; a proud and devoted father to three children: son, James Patrick Burke of Smyrna,...

Carl Francis Hirst

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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