Emily Wilson
March 11, 2025
Emily Lehning Wilson, age 95, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro, with her family at her side. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howell W. Lehning Sr. and Royellen Porter Lehning. She grew up in East Nashville and graduated from East High School. She was preceded in...
William Russell Bryant, Sr.
March 10, 2025
William Russell Bryant, Sr., age 93, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in New Bern, North Carolina to the late William V. and Elizabeth Robinson Bryant. He was also preceded in death by five siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Reverend Vivian Bryant; son, William Russell Bryant, Jr., daughter, Darmetta Dailey; one grandchild;...
Lois Eileen Hicks
March 10, 2025
Lois Hicks, 90, of Murfreesboro passed away in a local hospital on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1934, in Arbuckle, California, where her parents farmed among almond groves and a vibrant ranch community. She was the middle child in a close-knit and loving family that enjoyed exploring scenic rivers, coastal redwood forests, and marine...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Â March 21, 1938 to Frank E. Warren and Hester Lee Campbell Warren who preceded her in death. Â Also, husband James E. Avaritt, Sr., son James...
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
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
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
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
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...
