Obituaries

February 27, 2026

In Loving Memory

John Matthews Johns

June 15, 1941 – February 27, 2026

John Matthews Johns, 84, of Nashville Tennessee, peacefully passed away at home, with his wife at his side, on Friday, February 27, 2026.

John was born...

February 26, 2026

Edward M. Kimbrell, Ph.D., age 86, of Columbia, TN, well known Professor Emeritus of Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State University, departed from us on February 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his wife and his pets.

Dr. Kimbrell was born on May 3, 1939, in Oak Park, IL. He attended the Medill School of Journalism...

February 26, 2026

Phillip W. Harrison, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. A native of Fayetteville, TN, he was the son of the late Hugh Everette Harrison and Mayme Pauline Moore Harrison. Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by sons, Tracy Brian Wright and Jeffery Wayne Harrison, and a daughter, Mary Phillis Harrison.

Mr....

February 25, 2026

Jason Lee Watts, age 38 of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Donelson, Tennessee to the late Ricky Watts and Lauri Lee Watts who survives him.

In addition to his mother, Lauri, he is survived by his children, Samantha and Logan; aunts, Wanda Quimby and husband Don, and Judith Neibert; cousins,...

February 25, 2026

Mrs. Margaret Louise Blevins, age 84, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born in Kyles Ford, TN to the late Clint and Fonda Anderson. Mrs. Blevins was happiest being outdoors, working on the farm, being at the cabin, and going on drives out into the country. She was known for her dressing at Thanksgiving...

February 25, 2026

Martin Collier Meeks, age 65, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on February 25, 2026.

Martin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by loyalty, strength, and unconditional love. He was a steady presence in the lives of those he loved and was always his children's biggest cheerleader.

A lifelong...

February 24, 2026

Dr. Shirley S. Brothers LaRoche, Ph.D. MTS, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born in the Fosterville Community of Rutherford County, TN to the late Powell M. and Sophia Coop Brothers and was a granddaughter of the late Dr. Lee Brothers. Dr. LaRoche attended high school in Bell Buckle, TN where she...

February 24, 2026

Virginia Nacole Bertram, 48, sadly passed away the morning of February 24th, 2026, in her Smyrna, Tennessee home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Delores Payne.

Survived by her mother, Geanie Patterson; father, Michael Christopher; brothers, Joey Patterson and Michael Christopher; sister, Megan Christopher; son, Mark Alan Toney Jr; daughter, Taryn Nicole Bertram; grandchildren, Mark...

February 23, 2026

Teri was born and raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita High School South. She worked as a grocery cashier, a health aide, and for 13 years she managed the domestic's department at Walmart. She retired from Walmart in 2016. Teri was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed water skiing, camping, fishing, cooking and baking, flower...

February 22, 2026

Dorothy Jarman Jordan, age 99, of Fosterville, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. A native of Fosterville, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Sophia Lewis Jarman.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Fosterville Baptist Church. Dr. Don Frensley will officiate, and burial will follow in...

February 22, 2026

Donna Elizabeth Sanzi, age 66, of LaVergne, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the family and friends she held so dear.

Donna was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Sanzi; her father, Wayne Stem; and her grandparents, Herman and Izella Sullivan and Steven and Aileen Stem.

February 21, 2026

Christopher Grady Brandon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on January 30, 1973, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   He was preceded in death by his father Grady Brandon.

Survived by his mother, Linda Brandon; wife, Andrea Brandon of nearly 10 years and stepson, Dax Hale.   He is also survived by his lifelong best...

February 21, 2026

Marjorie Houser Cushman age, 98 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday February 21, 2026

Marjorie was born August 8, 1927, in Hudson, Illinois to the late Frederick P. Houser and Maude Brown Houser. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald J. Cushman; son, Jeffery Cushman; sister, LaVerne Koos and brother, Frederick R. Houser....

February 18, 2026

Laura (Feldman) Albright of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, just one day before her 68th birthday. She was born February 19, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois.

Laura was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rick, her parents Aaron Feldman and Irma Blischke, brother Bruce Feldman, and sister in law Mary Feldman.

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February 18, 2026

Donald "Don" Dearry, Jr., age 63, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Dearry, Sr.; and daughter, Donna Dearry.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Dearry; daughters, Holly Dearry and Valerie Dearry; grandchildren, Daylon Dearry, Owen Prine (Dixie), Izabella Allmon, Kyleigh Prine, and Hayden Gilley; great grandson, Harold...

February 18, 2026

Christopher Brian Jones, age 54, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was a native of Cookeville, TN, and grew up in Lawrenceburg, TN.

He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he was the team captain of the football team and a founder of the Fellowship of Christian...

February 18, 2026

Sara June Knight Tomlinson (known lovingly to all as June), aged 78, peacefully entered into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1947, in Murfreesboro, TN, to George VanBuren Knight and Daisy Parker Knight. June was the younger of two daughters and shared a close bond with her sister,...

February 17, 2026

Douglas Rudolph Banar, 74, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN.

He was born on April 14, 1951, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Rita Faye Pierce and Rudolph Stephen Banar. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Banar.

He was a US Army Veteran from the Vietnam War. Douglas...

February 17, 2026

Mr. Raymond William Gates, age 93, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born in Chalybeate, MS to the late William L. and Maybell Roberts Gates. Mr. Gates proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He spent most of his working life as a drywall installer. Mr. Gates enjoyed travelling back to...

February 16, 2026

Ray Charles Upleger, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Monday February 16, 2026. He was a native of  Mt. Clemens, MI. and was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Upleger; parents, Charles Upleger and Eva Upleger; brother, Roger Upleger

Mr. Upleger was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from General Motors.

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