Obituaries

July 5, 2024

Sandra Faye Patton, age 74, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.  She was born November 13,1949 to the late Murphy Irvin and Emma Victory Neely.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Simpkins, Mamie Julie Williams, and Robbie "Inky" Gaither; brother, Irvin "Fat Rabbit" Neely; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Patton....

July 3, 2024

Duane Eugene "Gene" Meyers of Smyrna died Wednesday July 3, 2024. He was a native of Crown Point, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Meyers, and Pauline Meyers, sister, Shirley Patterson and brother, Phillip Meyers; daughter in law, Margo Meyers spouse of Scott Meyers, Donna Meyers spouse of Greg Meyers.

Mr. Meyers was...

July 3, 2024

Dr. Kiran J. Desai, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed educator, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. Born on November 30, 1943, in the vibrant city of Mumbai, then colonial India, Dr. Desai was the cherished son of Jayant and Saral Desai and loving sibling to Nayana Shah, Rajen Desai, and Darshana Gupta.

From...

July 1, 2024

Courtney Fitts, age 33 of Smyrna went to be with her Lord on Monday July 1, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis Indiana and has lived in Smyrna for the last 20 years.

Courtney love music, singing or writing songs.

She is survived by her mother, Daphne Fitts; sisters, Shauna Robinson and husband, Michael Robinson,  ...

July 1, 2024

Shirley Ann McArthur Farrer, age 82 of Readyville, Tennessee passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born in Williamson County, TN and was a daughter of the late R.E. "Doc" and Madeline McArthur. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Sue Mockridge; a brother, Jimmy Jones; and a niece, Casey...

June 30, 2024

Bessie Elizabeth Walker King, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Fairfield, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Audry Walker and Elizabeth Chilton Walker. Mrs. King was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, H Carlyle King, a son, H Carlyle King Jr, sisters, Vera Lee Walker Drinnon,...

June 30, 2024

DORRIS CALDWELL "JIM" DANIEL, JR., born in Corbin, KY on March 6, 1935, died 30 June 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorris "Scott" Daniel, Sr., and Margaret Shelley Daniel, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Garretson. They married 61 years ago...

June 30, 2024

Mr. Robert "Bob" Michael Mitchell, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, June 30, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Knoxville, TN to the late William and Mildred Evans Mitchell. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then worked for General Motors until his retirement. Bob got his...

June 29, 2024

Paul Arthur Aspy passed away June 29, 2024, just shy of his 88th birthday. Paul was born on July 25, 1936, in Middletown, Kentucky, where he lived until he left for college in Nashville, at age eighteen. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University in 1958 with a degree in mechanical engineering, he began a lifelong career with Eastman Chemical Company...

June 29, 2024

Tezel Relyea, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Saturday June 29, 2024. She was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. Though her life didn't start easy, having lost both her parents at a young age, she became one of the strongest, most independent women. She was native of Izmir, Turkey and was preceded in death by her parents, Niyazi Ar...

June 29, 2024

Aaron Wesley "Bo" Faulkner, age 91 of Murfreesboro died peacefully surrounded by family Saturday June 29, 2024. He was a native of Deason and was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Faulkner; parents, Fletcher Lee Faulkner, and Levie Brady Faulkner; grandchild, Carrie Faulkner Sells.

Mr. Faulkner was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked...

June 29, 2024

Savanna Mae Kierra Nave, 21 years of age, of Ashland City, TN, passed away June 29, 2024.

She was born April 24, 2003, in Hermitage, TN, to Micheal Riley and Carrie Nave.

Savanna was a beautiful, radiant person, inside and out. She was known in her family as being a peacemaker, always wanting harmony, while...

June 29, 2024

Dillard Louis Parsley, age 77, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee entered his heavenly home on June 29, 2024.

A native of the Manchester community in Coffee County, Dillard was the son of the late Louis and Rebecca Parsley. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Mae Parsley and his sister Donna Parsley.  He...

June 28, 2024

Mrs. Jean Cordle Bearden, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Summerville, GA to the late Archie and Ruby Williams Cordle. Mrs. Bearden was a nurse having worked in various parts of the industry including education, pediatrics, and med-surg. She was a long-time active...

June 28, 2024

Robert Dale Stoffregen, age 57 of LaVergne died Friday June 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Dale Stoffregen and stepfather, Larry Hainlen; fiancé, Nora Hilliard.

Robert attended Springhouse Church and World Outreach Church. He was baptized in April 2024 at World Outreach Church. Robert  enjoyed helping others and had worked at the...

June 27, 2024

Mr. Thomas Edwin "Ed" Hayes, age 85, passed away very peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024 while vacationing in the Smokies. The Smokies was a place he visited often and enjoyed. It was a place of peace for him, especially Newfound Gap, the top of the mountain. Ed also enjoyed staying at the Willow Brook Lodge in Pigeon Forge....

June 26, 2024

Lt. Col. Peter Stanley Kendrick, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), age 85, formerly of Kennesaw, GA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born in Athol, MA to the late Karl and Caroline Crutcher Kendrick. Mr. Kendrick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He also worked with NASA during the Apollo missions as...

June 26, 2024

Edward Wayne Thomson, age 83, of Lascassas, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Wayne was born on February 15, 1941, in Rutherford County to the late Edd and Sara Johns Thomson.

Wayne is survived by his brothers, Larry Thomson and his wife Hylania of Auburntown, TN and Joe Thomson and his wife Elaine...

June 24, 2024

Patricia Ellen Collins, age 71 of Smyrna passed away peacefully surrounded with family and friends. Monday June 24, 2024. She was a native of Michigan and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edward Collins, I and Theda Maxine Collins, brother, Dennis Frank Collins and wife Judith

She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church...

June 24, 2024

Nakota Ma'Ha'La Henderson, age 33 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. A native of Murfreesboro, TN and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Linda Gayle Jenkins and by his uncle, Steve Walker.

Nakota is survived by his wife, Abigail Cuesta-Henderson of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Eliana Henderson of Murfreesboro, TN; mother, Chandra...