Obituaries

October 13, 2024

Ezekiel Magnus Rigsby "Zeke" passed from this life on October 13, 2024, while in the caring arms of his mom and dad. Born on September 19, 2021, Zeke was a miracle child who brought joy to everyone he met. He enjoyed his three precious years of life surrounded by his brothers, and the loving care of his parents, grandparents,...

October 12, 2024

Carol Jean (Lange) Nelson, 77, of Murfreesboro, was called to her Heavenly Home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024 at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro after more than 20 year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Carol was born May 11, 1947, daughter of Elmer and Doris (Hempel) Lange in Fond du...

October 11, 2024

Gertrude "Trudy" Hampton Parks, age 89 of Smyrna died Friday, October 11, 2024. She was a native of Millersville, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Hogan Jasper Hampton, Jr and Eva Mae Whittle Hampton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Carl Parks; a son, Eric Parks; and siblings,...

October 10, 2024

Mrs. Lynda Lynch King, age 60, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN and daughter of Charles and Joan Lynch. Mrs. King was a faithful member of One Church – Calvary Campus. She earned her bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Mrs. King worked as a mortgage lender for Bragg, Mansfield,...

October 8, 2024

Lula Frances Hargett Thurmond, age 86 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. A native of Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Hillary and Hettie Mae Mosby Hargett. Mrs. Thurmond was also preceded in death by her husband, Wymond Thurmond, Sr. and a son Raymond Thurmond.

Mrs. Thurmond is survived by...

October 5, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Ann Krantz, age 77, of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born in Harriman, TN to the late James and Paulene McGuffey Judd. Mrs. Krantz was a homemaker to her family and a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Donelson. She was a strong woman and will be missed by all who knew...

October 5, 2024

Rachael Michelle O'Quinn, age 50, of LaVergne, TN passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. A native of Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Virginia and Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Hilda Diane Beachboard O'Quinn. Rachael was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jennifer Cleveland and Nancy O'Quinn.

Rachael...

October 3, 2024

Patricia A. O'Leary, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Thursday October 3, 2024. She was a native of Steubenville, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents, John Paul O'Leary, and Rita C. Andrews O'Leary.

Ms. O'Leary was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and taught Nursing at Middle Tennessee State University for many...

October 2, 2024

Mr. James "Jim" Lee Glover, Sr., age 74, of LaVergne, TN passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Charles Oscar Glover, Sr. and Aline Marie Choate Glover. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army for...

September 30, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Marie Cooper of Memphis, 64 years old, passed from this life on Monday, September 30th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Stewart Frances Jackson. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Church of Christ and a teacher of kindergarten through 2nd grade for the Memphis school system for many years. Mrs. Cooper graduated...

September 29, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Mark Pedine, 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, September 29 at his home. Born August 21, 1953, in Bradford, PA, he was a son to Shirley Ann Vinca Pedine and the late Julio Joseph Pedine. He attended the University of Notre Dame and then immediately began his lifelong, successful career in business before retiring as the...

September 29, 2024

Donald Henry "Don" Davis, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024. A native of Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Bertie Paul and Audrey Pullen Davis. Mr. Davis was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ann McGee Davis and a brother, Justin Davis.

Mr. Davis is...

September 29, 2024

John Gaylon Davis, age 69, was ushered into the presence of Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 29, 2024 after a valiant fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Gaylon was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN, having attended Mitchell-Neilson, Crichlow, and Oakland High School. An aircraft mechanic by trade, working at AVCO, Vought and Triumph Group, his favorite job was that...

September 28, 2024

Stephen Eugene Merritt, born June 20, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, MO passed away peacefully September 28, 2024 at his home in Smyrna, TN.  He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Sue Drerup Holland (Charles), his father Allen B. Merritt Jr. and his brother Allen B. Merritt III.  He is survived by his son Allen B. Merritt IV,...

September 27, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Rowland, age 90 of Lascassas, Tennessee died Friday, September 27, 2024. She was raised in Bedford County and lived most of her life in the Cainsville Community. She was a daughter of the late Grover and Evelyn Mankin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bud Mankin, and sisters, Emma Delfo and Lois Mankin.

September 27, 2024

Heinrich O. "Hank" Kajetzke, age 92, was born April 20, 1932, and passed away September 27, 2024. Hank was born on a farm in Ruckschen Lithuania to Johann and Wilamena Ludwig Kajetzke.

Their heritage made it possible for them to leave their farm and relocate as refugees in Germany. While there, Hank studied to be a mechanical...

September 26, 2024

Geraldine Anne (Miller) Westbrook— "Deanie" of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, originally of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away at age 85 peacefully at home on September 26, 2024, from a painless and rapidly progressing illness.

Deanie Westbrook triumphed over several daunting life challenges that would have defeated most of us. She was born in the post-depression era in Jackson, Mississippi, and...

September 26, 2024

Ophelia Barrett Merritt, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Birder Smotherman Barrett. Mrs. Merritt was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred R. Merritt, granddaughter, Annie Ophelia Mahaffey, grandson, Dereck Allen Merritt, brother, Joe Barrett, sisters, Mary...

September 26, 2024

Dr. Ian William Mathison, 86, passed away in Murfreesboro, TN on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born in Liverpool, England on April 17, 1938 to William and Grace Mathison.

Ian grew up in England during World War II and attended the renowned Quarry Bank High School for Boys. He famously attended school with John Lennon, a...

September 26, 2024

Randolph H. "Randy" Stoneman, age 58 of Estill Springs, TN, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Van Haden Stoneman and Helen Alvey Stoneman.

Randy is survived by his wife, Belinda Stoneman; daughters, Jessica Stoneman, Erica Stoneman, and Heather Stoneman; son, Matthew Stoneman; brother, Van Haden...