Obituaries

January 15, 2025

Lawrence Maxwell "Pete" Elkins, age 53, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur B. and Mattie Sue Melton and Maxwell and Thelma Elkins; uncles, Jimmie Melton, Douglas Melton, and Bill Boyd; and aunt, Kay Hargis.

He is survived by his parents, Larry and Nancy Elkins; sister, Darla Enoch and...

January 14, 2025

Lorene Rowland Stephens, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late James Forrest Rowland and Ruth Elizabeth Pope Rowland. Mrs. Stephens was also preceded in death by her husband Daniel Earl "Dan" Stephens, a son, Michael Stephens, and one sister and two brothers.

January 14, 2025

Mrs. Delores Marie Alsup Willoughby, age 89, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Giles County, TN to the late William and Dezzie Garner Alsup. Mrs. Willoughby was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. Once her children were of school age, she worked at...

January 14, 2025

Angela "Angie" Rosalind Blackwell, age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and lover of life's simple pleasures.

Angela was best known for her heart of Gold, curiosity, quick wit, and lively personality. She embodied strength and compassion in all she did. Angela cherished her retirement, finding joy in...

January 13, 2025

Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stratton Price, age 61, of Lebanon, TN passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Huntington, WV to the late Frank and Shirley Dillow Price. Greg was a truck driver and dump truck driver for Bass Trucking & Excavating for many years. He enjoyed watching trains and airplanes.

Greg is survived by...

January 12, 2025

Joe Cecil Wakham, Jr. was born to Joe and Sandy Wakham on August 11, 1976. Growing up in Marshall Co, Tennessee, he enjoyed time on his Unc's farm and jumping homemade bicycle ramps with the neighborhood kids and with his younger siblings, Chris (Jodi) Wakham and Robin Wakham.

He and a little girl named Anna Morgan participated...

January 12, 2025

Jo Annette Meadows Lowe, age 85 of the Flat Creek Community, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was a native of Nashville, TN and the daughter of the late Joseph Leon Meadows II and Lola Tarter Meadows. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Weyman Lee Meadows....

January 11, 2025

Jean "Honey" Moose Pope, age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN, but formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. A native of Shelby County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Laurence Angelo Moose, DDS and Sarah Olivia McKinney Moose. Mrs. Pope was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles "Charlie" Killian Pope,...

January 11, 2025

Wallace Roberson, age 62 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home. He was a native of Nashville and the son of the late John William Roberson and Margaret Leathers Roberson. Preceded in death by sisters; Charlotte Louis Pickel, Evie Kathy Saliee, Pam Roberson Wilkerson, and brothers; George William Roberson, Jerry Lynn Roberson.

Survived...

January 10, 2025

Mrs. Jean Latourette, age 79, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born in Pikeville, TN to the late Nelson and Mildred Smith. Mrs. Latourette was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was a beautiful, sweet soul with a heart of gold. She always had a sweet smile on her face and a twinkle...

January 9, 2025

Laura Lambert, age 61 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died January 9, 2025, along with her husband Christopher Lambert as a result of their injuries sustained when their home caught fire. She was born in Harvey, Illinois and was a daughter of the late Joseph Ralph Simmons and Betty Ann Bryant Simmons. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law,...

January 9, 2025

Claire Jean Mobley, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025.

Born on November 10, 1935, Claire was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness and unwavering compassion.

Claire is survived by her devoted daughter, Pamela J. Deal, son-in-law Jeff Deal,...

January 9, 2025

Joann "Grannie" Brim, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulva and Mamie Colbert; husband, James T. Brim; brother, Ted Colbert; and sisters, Katherine and Inez.

She is survived by her children, Jimmy Brim and his wife Rhonda, Jack Brim and his wife Jan, and Janice Elliott and...

January 9, 2025

Horace Ray Bell, age 93 of LaVergne died Thursday January 9, 2025. He was a native of Medon, TN  and was preceded in death by his parents, Truman G. Bell, and Lola Davis Bell; sisters, June Davis, Lemual Bell; son, Douglas Wayne Bell, and daughter, Janet Marie Keenan Caruthers. Mr. Bell was a triplet and was preceded in death...

January 9, 2025

Christopher Lambert, age 63 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died January 9, 2025, along with his wife Laura Lambert as a result of their injuries sustained when their home caught fire. He was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois and was a son of the late Charles Lambert and Judith A. Lambert who survives him. He was also preceded in death by...

January 8, 2025

Frank James Reeves, Jr, age 63 of Brentwood, TN died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday January 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Doxey- Pitts  and father, Frank James Reeves, Sr.; stepfather, Elbert Pitts, III.

Mr. Reeves was a member of the Remnant Fellowship and was a dedicated Financial...

January 7, 2025

On January 7, 2025, William James Aiken passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in the TN home of his youngest daughter Heather and son-in-law John. William (Bill) was born to Mary and Thomas Aiken in Los Angeles County, CA, where he remained the majority of his life, and had three older siblings whom he cherished—Jack, Thomas and...

January 6, 2025

Jeanie Elizabeth Blankenship, age 71, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born in Frederick, Maryland to the late Louis and Patsy Mann, Sr.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lee Blankenship; daughter, Amy Kelley and her husband Patrick; Chris Bounds and his wife Janessa; grandchildren, Porter Kelley, Tillman Kelley, Madison Bounds, Gabryelle...

January 5, 2025

Peggy Dian Murray, age 78 of Rockvale formerly of Smyrna died Sunday January 5, 2025. She was a native of Summerville, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Murray and parents, Walter and Cassie Mitchem Taylor.

Mrs. Murray was of the Christian faith and had worked as a Certified Occupational Therapist.

She...

January 5, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Lois Kent, beloved mother, Nana, wife, and friend, who peacefully left us on January 5, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born in 1938, Lois lived a life rich in love, creativity, and adventure. A talented beautician, she spent many years helping others feel their best with her expert...