David Dean
March 6, 2025
Mr. David Jackson Dean, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born in Murfreesboro to the late Charles and Fran Wright Dean. David was a graduate of Oakland High School and Middle Tennessee State University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. He was a lifelong member of...
Frances Joanne Hollingsworth
March 5, 2025
Frances Joanne Hollingsworth, 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
A native of Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late Walter Caldwell Ellis and Frances Edwards Buckner. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Ellis Presley, and her stepfather, Judge James W....
Manjulaben Gopalbhai Patel
March 5, 2025
Manjulaben Gopalbhai Patel, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A native of India, she was the daughter of the late Hirabhai and Jellyben Patel.
Mrs. Patel is survived by her children, Mahendra Patel of Murfreesboro, TN, Sudha Patel of Smyrna, GA, Villas Patel of Columbus, MS, and Kailash Jones of McMinnville, TN; Seven...
Richard Crockett
March 3, 2025
Richard David Crockett, age 48, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Howell Crockett, Jr. and grandparents, Edgar "Hopper" and Kathleen Morton.
He is survived by his wife, Melisa Crockett; children, Kyla Cline, Raven Jennings (Peyton), Trent Crockett, and Emily Crockett; parents, Carolyn Morton Franks and Daniel; brother, James...
Edwana Warren Avaritt
March 3, 2025
Edwana Warren Avaritt, age 86 a faithful servant of God was taken to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ  March 3, 2025.
Edwana was born in Kilgore, TX Â March 21, 1938 to Frank E. Warren and Hester Lee Campbell Warren who preceded her in death. Â Also, husband James E. Avaritt, Sr., son James...
Larry Edmond Armstrong
March 2, 2025
Larry Edmond Armstrong age 63 went home to be with the Lord on  March 2, 2025 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. He was born May 31, 1961, to the late Arthur and Joyce Robinson Armstrong.  He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother Michael...
Darrell Allen Hayes
March 2, 2025
Darrell Allen Hayes, age 35, passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. He was born on March 29th, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee. Darrell grew up in Georgia, Texas, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of Paula Loughren Hayes of Murfreesboro and Dirk Hayes of Hendersonville.
He is preceded in death by his beloved cat, Martha; his...
Cheryl Kruse
March 1, 2025
Cheryl J. Kruse of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsburg, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Glessie Crowe. She was also preceded in death by three siblings; Donald Crowe, Leonard Crowe and Vernetta Gabern.
Cheryl is survived by her husband of 53...
William Clayton Cox, Sr
March 1, 2025
William Clayton Cox, Sr "Bill", age 74 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. Bill was born in Nashville, Tennessee, grew up in Joelton, TN and was a son of the late William Robert Cox, Sr. and Joan Marie Jamison Cox. He was also preceded in death by siblings Mike Cox (and wife...
Beulah Marie Woodfin
March 1, 2025
Beulah Marie "Boo" Woodfin, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on March 1, 2025. Born on June 22, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Alma Curiel Woodfin and James Rice Woodfin, and sister to Edward John Woodfin, Sr.
A woman of remarkable intellect and passion, Beulah was...
Rosemary Wilkins
February 28, 2025
Rosemary Mowry Wilkins, age 84, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Walter and Clara Tryon May. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Mowry; son, Guy Mowry; and brother, Jimmy May.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy Andrade and her husband Joabe; grandchildren, Jennifer...
Chandy Soumpholphakdy
February 28, 2025
Mrs. Chandy Soumpholphakdy, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Laos to the late Wott and Moun Soumpholphakdy and came to the United States in 1989. Mrs. Soumpholphakdy loved her family and would do anything to support them. She made sure her children and...
Don E. Phillips, Jr
February 28, 2025
Don E. Phillips, Jr., age 52 passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born in Sterling Heights, MI to Don and Marie Phillips.
Don Jr was a member of Northside Baptist where he enjoyed serving as a greeter. Donnie loved playing his guitar at family gatherings.
Donnie is survived by his...
Thomas Proctor
February 28, 2025
Mr. Ralph "Thomas" Proctor, Jr., age 59, of Smyrna, TN, passed away at his home in the loving arms of his wife on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born to the late Ralph Thomas Proctor Sr. and Mary Ruth Mainer Proctor.
Thomas was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished family member. His greatest joy in...
Carolyn Spence
February 27, 2025
Carolyn Faye (Wilson) Spence, age 81 of Gallatin, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Terrell "Terry" Spence and parents, Jessie Rufus and Sarah Mable (Leonard) Wilson of Murfreesboro.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Joseph Bryan Spence, Barbara Spence Ramsay, David Floyd...
John Davis Mangrum
February 26, 2025
John Davis Mangrum, age 93, of LaVergne, TN, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on January 5, 1932, in Hickman County, Tennessee, John was the cherished son of Bertrand Earl Mangrum and Audrey Mae Moss Mangrum.
A proud member of The Tennessee National Guard, John's...
Jan Robinson
February 26, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Jeanice "Jan" Robinson, age 75, of LaVergne, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Rockwood, TN to the late Leamon and Margaret Golliher Barnes. Jan was a longtime member of College Hills Church of Christ and a homemaker to her family. She and her husband were...
Jay Wise
February 25, 2025
Mr. James "Jay" Anthony Wise, age 52, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2025 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Barberton, OH to Bob and Peggy Wise. Jay was a 1992 graduate of Chippewa High School in Doylestown, OH. He was a skilled handy man and...
Bert Norton, Jr.
February 25, 2025
Bertram "Bert" Baker Norton, age 92, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bertram Norton, Sr. and Hettie Mae Smith Norton.
He is survived by his children, Russell Norton (Vicki), Keith Norton (Cathey), Mark Norton (Yvonne),...
Mary Earthman Weatherford
February 24, 2025
Mary Moore Earthman Weatherford, age 97, passed away peacefully in her home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025. Â She was welcomed into this world on January 17, 1928, being one of the first babies born in the then new Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. She was the second of four children...
