Obituaries

July 28, 2024

Don Schubert, age 61, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Bernice Schubert; brother, David Schubert; and niece, Jennifer Schubert.

He is survived by his wife, Gita Schubert; children, John Schubert, Abbigail Schubert, Nancy Cook, Andrew Cook, and Jathon Nightingale; brother, Duane Schubert and his wife Kay; nephew,...

July 28, 2024

Hugh Michael Baker, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma to the late Malchus C. and Vera Nancy Lee Baker. Mike graduated from Warren County High School and Middle Tennessee State University.  He enjoyed retirement after a successful career in business for over 40 years. Mike was a...

July 28, 2024

Billy Jean Cooper Lee, age 88 of Smyrna, TN, passed away with her daughter, Norma Lee Hawk, by her side on Sunday, July 28, 2024. A native of Rutherford County her entire life, Billy was the daughter of late Franklin Thomas Cooper and Willie Mae Sullins Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Carlton and...

July 27, 2024

Shirley Ann Gibson, age 82 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania and was a proud United States Air Force veteran.

Survivors include a daughter, Julie O'Donnell and husband Darryl of Cornersville, TN; a grandson, Ellis Gatlin and wife Heather; great granddaughter, Kyla Rose Gatlin and great grandson, Eastin...

July 26, 2024

Sandra Kay Few Shelton, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. Born in Watertown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Harris and Ruby Dean Brown Few.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harold Shelton; sons, Eric Shelton and his wife Jaime of College Grove, TN, Andrew...

July 25, 2024

David Lee Turley, age 74, of Belleville, Michigan, passed away on July 25, 2024, after a brief illness.  He passed away in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee surrounded by family.

David was born on August 31, 1949, to Paul Leeds and Mary Josephine Turley in Detroit, Michigan. David grew up in Michigan with his parents...

July 24, 2024

David Jerome Gentry, Jr., age 72, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, David Gentry, Sr.; grandson, Micah Barger; and mother of his child, Debra Carson Roddy.

He is survived by his son, Anthony Roddy and wife Lisa; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; mother, Betty Gentry; brother, Tony Gentry (Lisa);...

July 24, 2024

Charlotte Mammie Qualls Thomas, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Frankie Qualls and Tennielee Travis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Franklin Ammon Thomas and her son Franklin Keith Thomas who died July 14, 2024.

Mrs. Thomas...

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...