Petis M. Powell
December 28, 2024
Petis M. Powell, born January 11, 1938, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, December 28th with his family surrounding him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Malvin and Lillian Gordon Powell, and his sister, Nettie Laura Vaught. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Nina Givens Powell, and his three children, David...
Charles Richard "Chuck" Akers, Jr.
December 28, 2024
Charles Richard "Chuck" Akers, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, born November 13th, 1981, gave up his earthly life for Heavenly life on December 28th, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Rebecca "Blair" Akers and the attentive father and mentor of Layne Beckett Akers and Nori Jayne Akers. Chuck was a very involved and guiding Christian figure in the lives...
Rose Ann Blandford
December 27, 2024
Rose Ann Blandford, age 80 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 27, 2024. She was a native of McDaniels, KY and preceded in death by her parents, Francis Rhodes, and Margaret Kennedy Rhodes, and sister Martha Rhodes.
Mrs. Blandford had worked for International Harvester in Kentucky and National Health Care in Murfreesboro.
She is survived by...
Betty Louann Neal
December 27, 2024
Betty Louann Neal, age 63 of La Vergne died Friday December 27, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her father, George Thurman Todd, Jr.
Louann was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Ingram Books.
She is survived by her children, Timothy Victory and Charity Victory;...
Margaret Ann Gilbert
December 27, 2024
Margaret (Peggy) Ann Gilbert, age 84 of Murfreesboro, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Alan Gilbert; parents, Larry and Alma (nee Erler) Dixon; sister, Judy Smith.
Peggy and her family moved from Michigan to Miami, Florida in 1977. She was an active...
Billy Joe Warrick
December 26, 2024
Billy Joe Warrick, age 61 of Rutherford County, TN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank W. and Jewel Dean Warrick. Billy was also preceded by a brother, Ricky Warrick and a sister, Annette Warrick.
Billy is survived by his brothers, Freddie Warrick of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kenneth Warrick of...
Leland Jennings
December 26, 2024
Mr. Bobby "Leland" Jennings, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Bryant and Ethel Patterson Jennings. Leland proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon completion of his military service, he earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Middle...
Al Demumbreum
December 26, 2024
Mr. Alfred "Al" Hall Demumbreum, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Cleo and Thelma Elizabeth Powell Demumbreum. Mr. Demumbreum retired as a signal supervisor from CSX Railroad after 38 years of service. He purchased a red caboose in the early 1990's...
Donna Mechelle Barrett
December 26, 2024
Donna Mechelle Barrett, age 58 of Murfreesboro died Thursday December 26, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her mother, Retta Barrett.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and caregiver.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Jadon Puebla; grandchildren, Natalia Puebla, Dominic Puebla; father, Billy Barrett; siblings, Shannon...
Donna Durkee
December 25, 2024
Mrs. Donna Sue Durkee, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Charles and Rose Justice Cooper. Mrs. Durkee was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She went on to work at the employment office for the...
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...
