Ella Mae Minyard Craig
September 2, 2026
Ella Mae “Mickey” Minyard Craig, age 93 of Smyrna died Wednesday September 2, 2026. She was a native of Weston MO and was preceded in death by her husband Roy Watson Craig, her parents, Dennis and Halley Cook Minyard; sister, Alma Braden, and a brother, Floyd Minyard.
Mrs. Craig was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Smyrna. She was...
James Edward Woods
August 31, 2026
James (Jay) Edward Woods, age 84, died suddenly on August 30, 2026.
He was from Oak Ridge, TN and a faithful member, teacher and evangelist of the Church of God. He was a 60-year member of the IBEW local union 270 and worked closely with his wife, Donna Powers, in real estate and other business ventures. He was a loving husband,...
Stephen Kofi Osei
August 30, 2026
Stephen Kofi Osei of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on August 14, 1959, in Obuasi, Ghana, to Kofi Oppong and Akosua Tawiah, Stephen built a life defined by hard work, deep faith, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. He lived in Virginia, where he worked at Ted’s Montana Grill...
James "Jim" Barnes
August 30, 2026
James “Jim” Austin Barnes, 77, of Murfreesboro, passed away on August 30, 2026, after a life filled with family, faith, friendship, laughter, and service.
Born on April 9, 1949, to Agatha Roberts, Jim was raised in Nashville and graduated from Antioch High School in 1967. He continued his education at Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his master’s degree in...
Cranston Way Gentry
August 30, 2026
Cranston Way Gentry, age 32, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Cranston was born June 28, 1994, in Nashville, Tennessee, son of Paul and Kim Gentry of LaVergne, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Brittney Gentry; children, Preslee (11), Saylor (5), and Clayton (2); parents, Paul and Kim Gentry; brothers Weston (wife...
William "Bill" Kyle Branscom
August 29, 2026
William "Bill" Kyle Branscom, 79, of Murfreesboro, passed away on August 29th, surrounded by his family. He is proceeded by his mother and father, Robert and Gypsy Branscom, his sisters, Betty Dew and Anita Douglas. And many beloved aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife, Lynne; his children, Sarah Branscom, Megan Branscom Tucker, son-in-law, Greg Tucker, Melody Branscom Crim...
Kenneth Brian Baker
August 29, 2026
Kenneth Brian Baker, age 60 of Smyrna died August 29, 2026. He was native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his father Dewey Lee Baker.
Mr. Baker was a Christian and a master carpenter and avid collector of antiques and old trucks and cars.
He is survived by his children, Megan Reau and husband Quincey, Dylan Baker and wife Courtney...
Jane Carol Turner
August 29, 2026
Jane Carol Turner, age 68 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. She was a native of Stuttgart, Arkansas and was a daughter of the late Frank William Essex and Betty Ann Wittman Essex. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Danny Turner, and her brother-in-law, Jim Bimson.
Survivors...
Rev. James Michael Gonyea
August 28, 2026
Reverend James Gonyea passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Flint, Michigan, on February 6, 1945, James was one of five children. His life took a profound turn in 1971 when he committed his life to Jesus Christ, a decision that shaped not only his own path, but the spiritual direction of his...
Roy Franklin Rowland
August 27, 2026
Roy Franklin Rowland, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him most. Remembered for his gentle spirit, steady wisdom, and a lifetime of kindness, Roy touched countless lives through his quiet strength and genuine compassion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Rowland; parents, Joel and Ofa Rowland;...
Oscar Gardner
August 25, 2026
Oscar Dale Gardner, 74, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was born on February 17, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by faith, family, service, coaching, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved.
Oscar was a proud graduate of Valley High School,...
Jerry Cates
August 23, 2026
Mr. Jerry Cates, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Harnett County, NC to the late Frank Fuller Cates and Nila Byrd Cates. A lifelong Baptist, Jerry served his country in the United States Army and loved his home state of North Carolina.
Jerry is survived by his daughters Lori Thomas and her...
Magdaleno Munoz
August 23, 2026
Magdaleno Munoz passed away on August 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 83.
Magdaleno was born in El Tablón, Hidalgo, Mexico. As a young man, he made the journey to the United States in search of a better life for himself and his family, carrying with him the hope and determination that would define the rest of his...
Tom Harris Seat
August 23, 2026
Thomas Harris Seat age 93 of Smyrna, TN died August 23, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans home. He was the son of the late V.L. and Orlean Dodson Seat. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years Sue Garner Seat.
Mr. Seat is survived by his wife, Eleanor Winn Seat; two sons, Jeff Seat and his...
Hoang Nguy
August 23, 2026
Mr. Hoang Van Nguy, age 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Saigon, Vietnam to the late Yen Ton Nguy and Thi Dung Troung. Huang joined the South Vietnamese Army at 19 as a helicopter translator. He worked side by side with the United States Army during the war translating for U.S. soldiers....
James "Jim" Robert Brink
August 22, 2026
Mr. James “Jim” Robert Brink, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Sylvania, Georgia he was the son of James and Betty Brink. He is preceded in death by his father James Armstrong Brink and his grandparents Edna and James Richardson and Sarah and Clark Brink.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41...
Sandra "Sandy" Mae Bluemel
August 22, 2026
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Mae Bluemel, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Bournonville.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Bluemel; children, Ted (Brandi) Bluemel, Robin (Lane) McCannon, Dale (Traci) Bluemel, and Kevin (Heather) Bluemel; grandchildren, Madison Bluemel, Austin...
James William Tomlinson
August 21, 2026
James William Tomlinson, age 26, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, from injuries received from an automobile accident. He was born November 15, 1999, in Murfreesboro, TN to Jeffrey Tomlinson and Carol Hill Tomlinson.
James is survived by his parents, Jeffrey “Jeff” and Carol Hill Tomlinson of Smyrna, TN; sister, Hannah Hays and her husband Zach of Lascassas,...
Betty Cothron
August 21, 2026
Betty Lauderdale Cothron age 92 died August 21, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a native of Hartsville, TN and was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Kenneth Cothron who died in 2024; and her parents, Alfred Lauderdale and Ethel Harper Lauderdale; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Harris.
Mrs. Cothron was a member of Kingwood Church of Christ. She...
Roger Anthony Cannon
August 21, 2026
Roger Cannon joined his heavenly Father in heaven on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure and a legacy of kindness, grace, devotion, and faith that will live on through them.
Roger grew up in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he attended Alcoa High School. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before transferring to...
