Obituaries

August 21, 2024

Kentrell Hoyle-Geter was born Wednesday, August 21, 2024 to parents, Annecia Hoyle and Kenneth Geter.

He is also survived by his brothers, Kaleb Leshawn and Khalliq Lamount Geter; grandparents, Kiwana Morgan, Kenneth Geter Sr. and Cassandra Jean Hart Geter; great grandmothers, Anita Richardson and Cora Ann Geter; uncle, Issac Geter; aunts, Tiarra Morgan, Grace Geter, Elizabeth Hilaire,...

August 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Jernigan Gonzales, age 84 of Smyrna died Wednesday August 21, 2024. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Manuel "Manny" Gonzales, Jr., her parents, Ben and Maidie Bell Young Jernigan.

Mrs. Gonzales was a Christian and was a retired banker. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

August 20, 2024

Glenda was born in Lubbock, Tx to Henry Horace Gore and Thelma Christine (Meador) Gore, February 5th, 1953. She graduated from Lubbock High School and going on to earn a degree in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University.

She was very artistically talented, loved her family, friends and animals.

Glenda is preceded in death by...

August 19, 2024

Edna Ruth "Axel" Gardner peacefully passed away on August 19 at the age of 97.  She was born and lived in Murfreesboro her entire life. Mrs. Gardner married her World War II sweetheart in 1945. She started working at the Alvin C. York Medical Center in that year and retired in 1983. The last 20 years she kept everyone,...

August 18, 2024

Rosenia Dursma, age 95 of Smyrna died Sunday August 18, 2024. She was a native of Louisville, KY and grew up in Springfield, TN. She was preceded by her parents, William Shepherd, and Carrie McCray Shepherd.

She was a member of Life Point Church in Smyrna. She had opened the  Smyrna Hospital and had been administrator for...

August 18, 2024

William Thomas Holden, age 100 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1924, in Christiana Community, son of Leonard M. Holden and Willie Irene (Ralston) Holden. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Oma Dell Holden; his aunt...

August 18, 2024

Raymond David Leyhew, 78, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Leyhew and Bonnie Gertrude Bogle-Leyhew.

David proudly owned and operated Leyhew Electric for 45 years in Murfreesboro, TN. He served in the Tennessee National Guard and was a member of Science Hill Church of...

August 17, 2024

Heather Nicole DeVine, age 35 of Murfreesboro died Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born in Wilson County and had lived her entire life in Tennessee.

Heather was a strong follower of Christ, a devoted and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.  Since she was 16 years old, she advanced in a career that she loved, ultimately...

August 16, 2024

La Sra. Catalina Flores-García, de 68 años, de LaVergne, TN, falleció el viernes 16 de agosto de 2024. Nació en El Salvador, hija del fallecido Candelario Flores y Cenon García. Catalina era miembro de la Iglesia Católica de San Lucas. Ella era ama de casa para su familia. Catalina era el pegamento que mantenía unida a su familia. Tenía...

August 16, 2024

Ernie Lee Colvin, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. A native of Falmouth, KY, he was the son of the late Samuel Elmore and Gertrude Booher Colvin. Mr. Colvin was also preceded in death by a brother, David Colvin, and a daughter-in-law, Katherine Colvin.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 51...

August 15, 2024

John Roy Stracener, age 91, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Nash Stracener, Sr. and Alberta Unger Stracener, brothers Lowell Nash Stracener, Jr, and William Unger Stracener.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Rose...

August 12, 2024

Jean Sharon Hargrove, age 78, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Gwendolyn Lawrence; brother, Jimmy Lawrence; and sister, Mary Ann Moak.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Hargrove; children, Tim Morris (Wendy), Jason Morris (Tammy), Emily Kelly (Josh), Christopher Hargrove, Lloyd Hargrove (Melody), Christopher Hargrove, Jamie...

August 12, 2024

James Britton Roberts, age 89 of Madison, Alabama, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died at his home with family by his side on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was a native of Limestone County, Alabama and was a son of the late James and Ella Mae Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

August 12, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lee Warren, age 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Jerry's life was marked by faith, family, friends and country.

Jerry was born on June 4, 1943, in Bloomington, IL. After graduation from Mansfield High School, Jerry...

August 9, 2024

Mr. John Dwayne Scott, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully August 9, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and son of J.D. Scott and Mary Carlton Dabbs Scott Heath. John was a hard worker. He started work at Stinger Boat Company learning to paint boats at 16. John worked in construction for the...

August 8, 2024

Mr. Daniel James Johnson, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, Daniel's life was marked by service, dedication, and love for his family, faith, community, and country.

Daniel was born on April 21, 1938 in Youngstown, OH. While at Austintown...

August 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Chambers, of Murfreesboro, passed away August 7, 2024.  He was born in Marshall County, Alabama to Clinton Richard and Florence Pauline Dobbins Chambers.  He was educated in the Marshall County Alabama school system.  He attended Mt. Hebron School and later Boaz Elementary School after the family moved to Boaz from the Clear Creek Community of Marshall County,...

August 7, 2024

Mr. Nathaniel "Nathan" Bryan Sharp, age 46, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born in Warsaw, IN to Gayle and Linda Osborne Sharp. Nathan was a 1996 graduate of Smyrna High School where he participated in baseball and swimming. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He attended Tennessee Tech...

August 6, 2024

Don Nardee, 70, of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 6th, 2024. He was born on October 5th, 1953, in Laos to Mae Lum and Pa Lonh. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Khampheng, his children, Sloan, Dala, Nola and Mukda, and his grandchild Kaylen, and many other beloved family...

August 6, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Guy Duncan, Jr., aged 73, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Kathleen Duncan and Elizabeth Gorden, and cherished son-in-law, Sam Gorden.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama to Guy and Mildred (Johnson) Duncan who preceded him in death, Andy leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his...