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Daniel Churchman

Daniel Churchman

March 9, 2025

Daniel Churchman, age 78 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Sunday March 9, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side.

A native of Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eugene and Margaret Churchman. Dan grew up with a love for cars. This love evolved into his passion for drag strip racing...

Jose Belarmino

Jose Belarmino

March 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Belarmino, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend. Jose left us peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the age of 48, surrounded by his family.

Jose dedicated his life to hard work, faith, and love. A skilled carpenter by trade, he worked tirelessly throughout...

Edward "Eddie" Bash

Edward "Eddie" Bash

March 9, 2025

Eddie Bash was born on Labor Day in 1931 in Haxtun, Colorado, and passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 93, in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Annie Bash; his mother and father, Jean and Dallas Bash; and his sister Margaret Thomas.

He is survived by his...

Gracie Elizabeth Ramsey

Gracie Elizabeth Ramsey

March 8, 2025

Gracie Elizabeth Ramsey, age 62 of Smyrna died Saturday March 8, 2025. She was a native of Murfreesboro, TN and was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Ramsey, and Julia Jones Ramsey; siblings, Sandra Bowman, Teresa Barrett, and Bill Ramsey.

Ms. Ramsey was of the Baptist faith and had worked for Mapco Express for many years...

Mrs. Audrey B. Comer

Mrs. Audrey B. Comer

March 7, 2025

Mrs. Audrey B. Comer peacefully passed from natural causes to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2025, at 97 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Hunt Gunn and Mattie Lou Walker Gunn; her siblings, Johnnie B. Gunn, George W. Gunn, Wilburn Grady Gunn, Annie Marie Moore and...

Peanut Jones

Peanut Jones

March 7, 2025

Peanut Jones, age 16, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.

Peanut is survived by his mother, Sandra Jones; sister, Tracy Jones; nieces and nephews, Gary Galligan, Sandra Galligan, and Cody Bane; and great nieces and great nephews, Peyton Galligan, Landyn Coleman, Parker Galligan, Korbyn Pelham, and Everleigh Bane.

Visitation with the family...

Sidney Frank Porter

Sidney Frank Porter

March 6, 2025

Sidney Frank Porter, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. A native of Harriman, NY, he was the son of the late Sidney and Mary Brady Porter. Mr. Porter was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law Richard Oldham, I and a nephew Thomas Lawell.

Mr. Porter is survived by his wife of...

David Dean

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

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

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

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

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  March 21, 1938 to Frank E. Warren and Hester Lee Campbell Warren who preceded her in death.  Also, husband James E. Avaritt, Sr., son James...

Larry Edmond Armstrong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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