Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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.  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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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,...

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...

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...

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...