Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Donald Wisehart
December 25, 2024
Donald  Wayne Wisehart, age 66 of Murfreesboro died December 25, 2024. He was born in New London, Connecticut and was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Wisehart, and Frances Wisehart; brothers, Regan Wisehart, and Tommy Wisehart.
Donald attended Oaklands Restoration was long time resident of Dusan Apartments and had volunteer at St Clair Senior Center. He...
Christina Marie Ellis
December 25, 2024
Christina Marie Ellis, age 53 of Smyrna died Wednesday December 25, 2024. She was a native of  Natick, Massachusetts and had worked as an office manager with Morrisey Construction.
She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Scott Ellis, children, Greg Gibson, Dalton Ellis and wife Emily, Kenzie Gibson, Braden Ellis; grandchildren, Harper Ellis, Sawyer Ellis...
Jane Rongey
December 24, 2024
Jane Bliven Rongey, at the age of 70, went home to Jesus peacefully with her family by her side on December 24, 2024.
Jane was born to Kenneth and Nancy Bliven on March 21, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio.
She met the love of her life, Dennis Wayne Rongey, at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN. They...
Charles Curtiss Barrett
December 23, 2024
Charles Curtiss Barrett, age 94, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, December 23, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, George Barrett, Sr. and Minnie Harris Barrett; sisters, Roberta Blackwelder and Mary Spicer; brother, George Barrett, Jr., and his granddaughter, Leslie Seaton.
Mr. Barrett was a member of Kingwood Church...
Jo Ellen Singleton
December 22, 2024
Jo Ellen Singleton, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Sunday December 22, 2024. She was a native of Eldon, MO and was preceded in death by her parents, George Herbert Catron and Hazel Marie Goddard Catron and brother, Gene Catron.
Mrs. Singleton was of the Baptist faith and was a retired schoolteacher. She loved being an Army wife...
Dustin Garett Dodson
December 22, 2024
Dustin Garett Dodson, age 41 of Murfreesboro died Sunday December 22, 2024. He was a native of  Oceanside, California and had lived in Murfreesboro the past four years.
Dustin was passionate  surfer and enjoyed the California Beaches. He was a devoted husband, and an excellent father to his children, building lifelong memories that they will cherish forever....
David Lanehart
December 21, 2024
Robert David Lanehart, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21,2024, at Alive Hospice Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
David was born on October 17, 1951, to Robert and Doris Lanehart in Westport, Connecticut. He was a 1969 graduate of Joel Barlow High School in Redding, CT. Â He then went on to play baseball and get his...
James Robert Oakley
December 21, 2024
James Robert Oakley, age 73 of Smyrna died on Saturday December 21, 2024. He was a native of Union City, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Iloff Oakley and Geneva Byrum Oakley.
Mr. Oakley was a Christian and was a 28 year veteran of the United States Navy. After retirement he moved to Smyrna...
Carolyn Bell
December 21, 2024
Carolyn Yvonne Lovitt Bell, age 91, died on December 21, 2024. Â Mrs. Bell was the daughter of the late Earl Joseph Lovitt and Verna Copeland Lovitt.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jack. Â She is survived by children, Earl (Rami) Bell of Hermitage, Cathryn Bell of Smyrna, and John (Sara) Bell...
George David Davenport
December 20, 2024
George David Davenport, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late George E. Davenport and Ada Mae Herrold Davenport. Mr. Davenport was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Davenport Croft.
Mr. Davenport is survived by his...
Marilee Todd
December 20, 2024
Marilee Catherine Ditmer Todd passed peacefully from her earthly life at her home in Murfreesboro, TN on December 20, 2024, with her loving family at her side.
Marilee was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mary Ditmer, a son Stephen, a sister and 2 brothers.
She is survived by her loving husband John...
Randy Pfeiffer
December 20, 2024
Randol "Randy" Pfeiffer, age 71 of Lascassas, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Newark, Ohio and was the son of the late Raymond Pfeiffer and Jewel Pfeiffer Hoover. He was also preceded by his stepfather, Joe Hoover.
Survivors include his wife...
Gisela Bowen
December 19, 2024
Mrs. Gisela Hofman Bowen, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born in Munich, Germany to the late Rosa Hofman and adopted by Joseph and Maria Ruprecht. Mrs. Bowen attended vocational school in Germany before beginning her working career at BMW. She met her husband while he was stationed...
Betty Ruth Hutchinson
December 19, 2024
With a broken heart we announce the passing of Betty Ruth Scott Hutchinson of Lascassas, Tennessee on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born in Love, Mississippi to the late Hall and Myrtie Scott. She graduated from Hernando High School then moved to Jackson, Mississippi to work for Deposit Guaranty Bank. Betty moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1969 and...
John Amos Lasseter, Jr.
December 19, 2024
John Amos Lasseter, Jr., age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late John Amos "Jack" Lasseter, Sr. and Lola Mae Taylor Lasseter. John was also preceded in death by his brothers Ricky and Bill Lasseter.
John is survived by his wife of...
Ms. Lee Fly
December 18, 2024
Lee Ridley Fly, age 91, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-eight years, Benjamin H. Fly; parents, Thomas and Margaret Ridley; brothers, Christy Ridley and Oscar Thomas Ridley Jr.; and grandson, Kyle Fly. Mrs. Fly is survived by children, Elaine Fly Whitney and husband, James...
Mr. Boungnamana Bouttavong
December 18, 2024
Mr. Boungnamana Bouttavong, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Bountiou and Khankeo Bouttavong and was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Somphouvieng Bouttavong; sons, Phouthaya Tyler Bouttavong (Joshua Thompson) and Vannavoth Hunter Bouttavong; three brothers; four sisters; and...
Kathleen Spencer
December 17, 2024
Kathleen Davenport Spencer, age 76 of Antioch, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Nashvile and a daughter of the late Leon and Maxine Davenport. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Davenport.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Charles Spencer;...
Carol Wrather
December 16, 2024
Carol Agnes Wrather, age 75, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born in Auburn, Alabama to the late Everett and Mary Creel Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Chandler.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Warren Wrather; daughter, Karen Hilliard and her husband Robert; son, Christian Wrather...
Helen Florine Kinslow
December 16, 2024
Helen Florine Dennis Kinslow passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 79. A native of Rutherford County, Tennessee, Helen was known for her generosity and her love of family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Kinslow, with whom she shared 28 wonderful years of marriage, her parents, Homer and Myrtle...
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