Obituaries

July 24, 2024

Stanley Ralph Ciezkowski, age 81 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday July 24, 2024. He was a native of Buffalo, New York . He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Jacob Ciezkowski and Eugenia Ciezkowski .

Mr Ciezkowski was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Veteran of the United States Army. He deliver...

July 23, 2024

Dorothy Ann Mears McCormick, age 80 of Smyrna Died Tuesday July 23, 2024. She was a native of Woodbury and was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Mears and Burlah Merriman Mears, and her husband Danny McCormick, and son,  Michael McCormick, brothers, Frank Mears, Willie Paul Mears, sister, Geneva Myers.

Mrs. McCormick was a devoted wife,...

July 23, 2024

Gwendolyn Ruth Davis, age 77 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 23, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Williams, and Mary Frances Williams,  her husband Robert A. Davis.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her children Robert...

July 23, 2024

Randall "Randy" Lee Howell, age 72 of Murfreesboro, passed on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was a native of Georgia and moved to Nashville at a young age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Howell and Hazel Howell; and infant children, Whitney and David Howell.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years,...

July 23, 2024

Marvin Eugene Fink, age 56 or Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 23, 2024. He was a native of Erie, IL. and was preceded in death by David Wayne Fink.  Mr. Fink was an auto mechanic and had worked in Rutherford County for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nena Fink, Trent Fink,...

July 22, 2024

Laurie Walton Crowder, age 77, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mary Walton; husband, Robert Boyce Crowder; and brothers, Judge Jim Walton and Ron Walton.

She is survived by her son, Frank Lansing Crowder and his wife Ashley; sister-in-law, Janice Walton; along with several nieces, nephews, and...

July 21, 2024

Mr. Saphone Vongsak, age 68 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Laos and is survived by his wife Sy Vongsak.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Bath, Pong, and Khanthong Vongsak; daughters, Song Phichitchaleunsak and Karb Vongsak; many...

July 21, 2024

Mr. Vernon Edward Steffey, age 82, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Gerson and Mary Silcox Steffey. Mr. Steffey worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years starting at the Tri-City Airport, then to the Nashville Airport, before retiring from the Smyrna Airport. He enjoyed tinkering with...

July 20, 2024

Barbara "Ann" Rollins of Readyville Tennessee, daughter of the late Arch F. Henslee and Louvenia Davis Henslee. Ann was born on August 16, 1943, in Shelbyville Tennessee. Ann passed quietly surrounded by her children, family and many friends on July 20, 2024. Ann was preceded in her passing by her husband, Wille Wayne Rollins, a sister, Joyce Tune, along...

July 19, 2024

Richard Michael Patient, age 51 of Smyrna died Friday July 19, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan. He was preceded in death by fathers, Eugene Dougherty and Terry Joe Patient, Sr.,  brother, Terry Joe Patient, Jr and nephews, TJ Patient.

Mr. Patient was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and jack of all trades....

July 18, 2024

Doris Irene Rigwald graciously departed this world on July 18, 2024. Born on February 4, 1929, in Olivet, Michigan, to Sarah Marie and Clifford Rhodus, Doris was lovingly raised by her Aunt Dot and her grandmother. Despite a challenging upbringing, she blossomed into a remarkable woman who led a vibrant and beautiful life.

Doris married Lloyd Rigg...

July 17, 2024

Mr. Donald "Don" Charles Alger passed away peacefully at home, following an extended illness, surrounded by his wife, daughter-in-law, and loving caregiver. Don was born August 25, 1932 in Griffith, IN to the late Earle and Myrtle Alger. He attended high school at Lew Wallace High School where he proudly played clarinet in the band and was a member...

July 17, 2024

Ted Hyer Jr. departed this life Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was at home surrounded by son, daughter in law, grandchildren, and loving caregiver, KP.

Ted was born May 25,1950 to the late Edna Ruth Hyer and Ted Hyer Sr. in Tennessee. Ted grew up in the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, where he met his wonderful family,...

July 16, 2024

Melinda Faye Stanfield McFarlin, age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, A native of Kingston, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Mary Barnard Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin McFarlin.

Mrs. McFarlin is survived by her children, Jason Reynolds and his wife LaDonna...

July 16, 2024

Mr. Jason "Jay" Prentice Eagan, age 49, of Smryna, TN passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born in Mobile, AL to Larry and Beth Cockrell Eagan. Jay graduated from UTC and worked in the logistics and trucking industry. Jay was a selfless loving father who cherished his daughter and was known for his sense of humor. He...

July 16, 2024

Elmer Woodrow Layhew, age 75 of Rockvale, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and was a son of the late Hershell Layhew and Addie Mae Pitts Layhew. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Walter, J.W., and Melvin Layhew.

July 14, 2024

Franklin Keith Thomas, age 51 of Manchester, Tennessee died at his home Sunday, July 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was a native of Rutherford County, Tennessee and a son of the late Franklin Ammon Thomas and Charlotte Qualls Thomas who survives him. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, W.A. and Estelle...

July 13, 2024

Bennett Midgley Baldwin, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. and Nita Baldwin; wife, Michelle Savage Baldwin; and sister, Beverly Spencer.

He is survived by his son, Ben Baldwin and wife Lori; daughters, Emily Howard and husband Chuck, Helen Sweeney and husband Keith; grandchildren, Lindsey Jordan,...

July 13, 2024

Bouaphanh Mountry, age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A native Laos, he was the son of the late Monh and Manh Mountry. Mr. Mountry was also preceded in death by his brother, Vanthong Mountry and his sister, Vandy Souriyo.

Mr. Mountry is survived by his wife, Somvang Mountry; sons, Phetdara Mountry of...

July 12, 2024

Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Necessary, age 66, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born in Ft. Thomas, KY to Millard and Helen Runion Hatfield. Cheryl was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. She worked as a database administrator for Ingram – Barge. Cheryl enjoyed photography. She and her husband travelled to France and Prague...