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Don Sommardahl

Don Sommardahl

February 24, 2025

Don Olson Sommardahl, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN passed peacefully on Monday February 24, 2025. He was a native of Roanoke, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Leander Sommardahl and Charlotte Barksdale Sommardahl.

Don was a faithful Christian and member of North Boulevard Church of Christ. He was a retired home builder, and...

John Rohane

John Rohane

February 23, 2025

John Rohane of Lascassas, Tennessee, died on February 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Robert Rohane Sr. and the late Gladys McGinnis Rohane. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael Rohane.

John was a creative, adventurous spirit who loved...

Carolyn Sue Bowman

Carolyn Sue Bowman

February 22, 2025

Carolyn Sue Bowman, née Kelsey, went to be with the Lord on February 22nd, 2025, at the age of 74. Carolyn was born November 24th, 1950, to the late Earl L. and Florence (Welch) Kelsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Joseph Bowman, Sr. of 54 years, and sons Chad (Robin)...

Mary Stone

Mary Stone

February 21, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Wallace Stone, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on February 21, 2025.

Born June 22, 1941 in Scottsboro, Alabama and a graduate of Jackson County High School, she worked as a civil employee for Jackson County, Alabama before marrying Gerald Glenndon Stone on February 14, 1961. She and...

Joy Phifer Rogers

Joy Phifer Rogers

February 20, 2025

Joy Phifer Rogers, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. A native of McMinnville, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Glenn Phifer and Evelyn Locke Phifer. Mrs. Rogers was also preceded in death by her husband, William Rogers who died in 2021.

Joy is survived by her children, Libby Coppedge...

Saythong Kommanivong

Saythong Kommanivong

February 20, 2025

Mr. Saythong Kommanivong, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Amphyvanh Kommanivong and sister, Anny Onchanh.

He is survived by his wife, Sisamay Manosinh; children, Khonesavanh Kommanivong, John Bouphanh Kommanivong, Mikel Khamtanh Kommanivong, Oday Litthimane, Judy Medlin, and Stephen Priphasouk; along with numerous grandchildren and several other family...

Linda Gayle Hancock

Linda Gayle Hancock

February 19, 2025

Mrs. Linda Gayle Hancock, age 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born in Lebanon, TN and was the daughter of the late Mary Helen and Robert Bradshaw.

Gayle met her high school sweetheart, Charles Wayne Hancock, at Lebanon High School in 1964 where they fell in love and got married on...

Saengdara Sanouban

Saengdara Sanouban

February 19, 2025

Mr. Saengdara Sanouban died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved partner, Srivai Sada; two sons, Denis and Samson Sada; his brother-in-law, Lee Sada; and one grandchild, Elliana Sada, as well as many family members in Denver, Colorado. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

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Charles Allen Patterson

Charles Allen Patterson

February 19, 2025

Charles Allen Patterson, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN, he was the son of the late John William Patterson and Mary Ann Langrell Patterson. Mr. Patterson was also preceded in death by his wife Ruth Maeann Driver Patterson, a daughter, Maria Annette Miller, four brothers,...

Kimberly Story

Kimberly Story

February 19, 2025

Kimberly Renee Story died February 19, 2025. Born in Nashville, Mrs. Story was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Baker. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Story; daughter Lexus (Brooks) Manson; grandchild, Wyatt Manson; and her dogs, Mimi, Stud and Turbo.

Kimberly was a strong-spirited woman with a love for driving. She spent...

Nath Khemmanivong

Nath Khemmanivong

February 19, 2025

Mrs. Nath Khemmanivong, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pathoumma Khemmanivong; and husband, Khammany Khemmanivong.

She is survived by her father, Bounkham; daughters, Sipraphone Sidadouangleuth (Lo), Boutsakone Khemmanivong, Penny Vongsakeo (Kevin), and Ann Truong (Hung); grandchildren, Sarina Keomek, Isabella Keomek, Ryu Hiampane, Myah Sidadouangleuth, Myles Sidadouangleuth, Riley...

Clyde Hale

Clyde Hale

February 18, 2025

Clyde Ricky Hale, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday February 18, 2025. He was a native of Hamilton County and was preceded in death by his wife, Dinsie Chrietzberg Hale; parents, Clyde H. Hale, and Gladys Brownfield.

Mr. Hale was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His kindness, caring nature, and sense of humor touched everyone who...

Patricia Ann Galland

Patricia Ann Galland

February 18, 2025

Patricia Ann Galland, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children. She was a native of Kittanning, PA but grew up in Crestline, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Livengood.

Mrs. Galland was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and...

Mary "Carty" Mccarty Roberts

Mary "Carty" Mccarty Roberts

February 16, 2025

Mary "Carty" McCarty Roberts, born on August 9, 1936, passed away on February 16, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Leon McCarty Jr. and Gladys Hamilton McCarty, as well as her husband of almost seventy years, James Daniel Richardson Roberts Sr. She is survived by her three children, Deborah Roberts Horst of Kennesaw,...

Mary Ann Shaft

Mary Ann Shaft

February 15, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Carr Childers Shaft, age 86, of Bradyville, TN passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born in Newport, AR to the late Sherman and Clemma Carr. Mrs. Shaft grew up in rural Arkansas picking cotton along with her family and sharecroppers. She was a 1956 graduate of Newport High School. In 1957, she met and...

Will Andrew Lansdown

Will Andrew Lansdown

February 14, 2025

Will (God's "Will") Andrew Lansdown, age 15, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born December 17, 2009 in Smyrna, Tennessee to Scott and Jessica Lansdown. Will was such a happy kid and loved by all who met him. He loved music, movies, trucks, boats, and spending time with family and friends....

Dr. Norman Ferris

Dr. Norman Ferris

February 14, 2025

Dr. Norman Bernard Ferris, age 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late Paul Whyte and Elizabeth Gillett Ferris. After high school, he was a semi-professional baseball pitcher in Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for...

R. W. Groom, Iii

R. W. Groom, Iii

February 14, 2025

R.W. Groom, III, of Nashville, TN passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was the son and only child of R.W. Groom, Jr. and Bernice Vance Groom of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

R.W. is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pamela Jones Groom; son, Taylor Groom of Nashville, TN; daughter, Anna Kathryn Groom of Nashville, TN; nieces Juliet...

Tim Scott Harper

Tim Scott Harper

February 14, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Scott Harper, age 53 of Murfreesboro died Friday February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Scott Harper and Saundra Mitchell Harper.

Mr. Harper grew up in Abbeville, Alabama and was a 1989 graduate of Abbeville High School. He graduated from Troy University in 1994 and from Middle Tennessee School of...

Ronnie Wilkerson, Sr.

Ronnie Wilkerson, Sr.

February 13, 2025

Ronnie Layne Wilkerson Sr. age 66 of LaVergne, TN was called home Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born September 17, 1958, in Nashville, TN to the late Earl Layne and Barbara Wilson Wilkerson. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Lonnie and David Wilkerson.

Survived by his loving wife Jennifer Wilkerson and daughter Lacey Jennay Wilkerson...

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