Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...