Obituaries

June 10, 2024

Dot Quesenberry, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2024, while her son and daughter were attending to her under home hospice care.  She succumbed to her battle with cancer, and her parting was peaceful and merciful.  She was a sweet, kind woman who will be missed by those who knew and loved her....

June 9, 2024

Our mother Ona Mai Smotherman died on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a long and happy life.

She was born Ona Mai Tomlinson on April 13, 1936, to Lounette Quarles Tomlinson and Sory Hudson Tomlinson in Lebanon, TN, the third of five children.

At age 15, she moved from Lebanon to Murfreesboro. Soon after moving...

June 6, 2024

Wanita Elaine Beaty, age 54 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Crossville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Hollis and Carolyn Beaty.

Survivors include a brother, Sam Beaty and wife Missy of Riddleton, TN; a god daughter, McKenzie Olds of...

June 6, 2024

Dr. Betty Lynn Barnes, age 69 of Lascassas, TN died Thursday June 6, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred Barnes and Wylie Barrett Barnes Richardson and her sister, Connie Barnes Moore.

Mrs. Barnes was member of the Church of Christ and was a graduate of Oakland...

June 5, 2024

Daniel G. Riggs, 86, of Smyrna, TN passed on June 5, 2024. Dan was born in Ava, Missouri January 30, 1938. He graduated from Crane High School in 1956 and entered the Army the same year.  After serving in 1960 he came back to Missouri and married Eula Jean Kimberling.

He was an inspector with the Army...

June 5, 2024

Kay Marthaler, age 77 of Lascassas, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. A native of Orange, TX, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith Inez Allen Keith. Kay was also preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Saeger and Joyce Piercy.

Kay is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Kevin Marthaler;...

June 4, 2024

John David Jones, born on July 2, 1972, in Corbin, KY to Johnny and Dorothy Jones, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024. John lived a life full of love, creativity, and generosity, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.

In 1997, John met the love of his life, Keesha, in Smyrna,...

June 4, 2024

Raymond Diaz, age 34 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday June 4, 2024. He was a native of Los Angles CA and was preceded in death by his father, Ramon Diaz. Raymond was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a Auto Mechanic in Murfreesboro.

Raymond is survived by his mother, Ana Chavez and husband,...

June 4, 2024

Linda Ann Sydnor passed from this Earth on the afternoon of June 4, 2024, while at her home. She was 69 years old. She was born in Schenectady, New York on January 10, 1955, to Beverly Payne Sydnor and Ann Gay Sydnor. She was the first of four children. She was affectionately known as Syd by all her friends,...

June 3, 2024

Thomas Redman Brockway Jr. died on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at age 59. He was born on April 7th, 1965 in Memphis Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Redman Brockway Sr. and uncle, Ronnie Dale Ellis of Memphis Tennessee. Survivors include his mother, Lynda Ellis Brockway, brother, Brent Ellis Brockway, niece, Brittney Brockway Reece (David),...

June 3, 2024

Christine Rowland, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Harmony at Victory Station. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Luther Herman Arnold and Mattie Sue Ferrell Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, James Rowland; brothers,...

June 3, 2024

James "Jim" Hildreth, age 72 of Smithville formerly of Murfreesboro died June 3, 2024, at his home. He was a native of Smithville and was preceded in death by his wife, Wendy Snyder Hildreth; parents, James Solon Hildreth, Sr, and Robbie Braswell Hildreth.

Mr. Hildreth was a member of Family Worship Center and had retired from Triumph...

June 3, 2024

Mr. George Elliott Lyons, age 28, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Chertsey, U.K. to Chris and Mandy Lyons. George worked in marketing for Advanced Correctional Heathcare. He was an old soul who loved all things about 1940's and 1950's country music. George was an avid musician and was teaching himself how...

June 2, 2024

Geneva Jewell Clark Victory, age 93, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna. A native of Smyrna, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Weems Clark and Orpha Myatt Clark. Mrs. Victory was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Victory; sisters, Imogene Waldron and Bonnie Arnette; brothers, Lester Clark...

June 2, 2024

Mr. John Fenton Horn, Jr., age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born in Fordson, MI to the late John F. Horn, Sr. and Hattie Wesson Horn. Mr. Horn proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He then earned his bachelor's degree from Belhaven College, master's degree from Columbia Theological...

June 1, 2024

William Davis "Will Davis" Edwards, age 94 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born in the Rockdale-Fellowship Community in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Hiram Epps Edwards, Sr. and Erlene Davis McPeak Edwards. Mr. Edwards was also preceded in death by the...

June 1, 2024

Helen Rena Johnson, age 58 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a daughter of Ronnie and Helen Johnson who survive her.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by daughters, Nicole Luper, Danielle Cook (Anton), and Brittany Calvert (Zachary);...

May 31, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Long, age 87, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Jackson County, Tennessee to the late Girstle and Zelma Emerton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Long; son, Danny Long; brothers, Roger Emerton and James Emerton; and sister, Ruth Smith.

She is survived by her son, Ricky Long;...

May 31, 2024

Mr. James H. Carothers, Jr., age 86, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late James H. Carothers, Sr. and Mary Armstrong Carothers. Mr. Carothers was a 1956 graduate of David Lipscomb High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree...

May 31, 2024

Micki Davis Enoch, age 73 of Murfreesboro died Friday May 31, 2024. She was a native of Gadsden Alabama and was preceded in death by her husband, Terrance Edward "Terry" Enoch, and parents,  Frank Crane, Bonnie Murphy Crane.

Mrs. Enoch was member of Green Hill Church of Christ in Mt. Juliet and was retired Safety Coordinator with...