Obituaries

April 5, 2024

Patrick Taylor Arnold, age 33 of Murfreesboro died Friday April 5, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. He was a 2009 graduate of Riverdale High School and was attending  Colorado Technical College online. Mr. Arnold was working for McDonalds at the Buchannan Exit.

He is survived by his mother, Michelle Faulkner; father, Jamie Arnold; brothers;...

April 5, 2024

Linda May Porter, 80, passed away on April 5, 2024 at the Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living facility in Murfreesboro, TN after a long, brave battle with Alzheimer's.

Linda was born Linda May Hamilton on May 30th, 1943, in Hampton, IA.  She was raised as the second youngest of six children by her parents, Ruby and...

April 4, 2024

Billie David Davenport, age 81 of Lascassas died Thursday April 4, 2024. He was a native of Monroe, MI and was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Davenport Witt, parents, Lawrence Davenport, Verna Watson, Davenport; brothers, Kenneth Davenport, Ray Davenport, Thomas Davenport; sister, Mary Holden.

Mr. Davenport was as member of Lascassas Church of Christ and...

April 1, 2024

Tommy Vann Winkles, age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, April 1, 2024, after a difficult and courageous battle against MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome).   A native of Albertville, AL, he was the son of the late Hassell Vernon and Lela Jean Ball Winkles.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34...

April 1, 2024

Mattie Evelyn Tagliente, age 95 of Smyrna died Monday April 1, 2024. She was a native Franklin, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tagliente;  parents, Steven Irvin, and Bertha Sanford Irvin.

Mrs. Tagliente was a lifelong Catholic and had attended Cathedral of the Incarnation. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

March 31, 2024

Nikki Michelle Oldham, age 46 of Murfreesboro died Sunday March 31, 2024. She was a native of Lansdale PA and was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Joyce Johnson.

Nikki was a devoted caregiver for her mother. She will be remembered first and foremost for her big heart, infectious laugh and warm smile.

Her...

March 30, 2024

James Kitchens, age 61 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Dallas, Texas and a son of the late James and Laura Kitchens.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Kitchens; sons, Jeff Kitchens and wife Tasha, and Matt Kitchens and wife Kourtney; grandchildren, Norah, Emilia,...

March 29, 2024

Gin Suan Khup, age 51 of Antioch, TN, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was a native of Burma and the son of Awi Khua Cing of Burma and the late Gin Khan Kam

Gin is survived by his wife, Niang Ngaih Dim; daughter, Cing Ban Kim of Antioch, TN; mother, Awi Khua Cing of Burma;...

March 29, 2024

William "Buddy" Allen, age 65 of Manchester, Tennessee formerly of Murfreesboro, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was the son of the late Carl "Bubber" and Mae Busey Allen. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Mason.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Allen; a...

March 29, 2024

Dianna Lynn Hassell, age 66 of Smyrna died March 29, 2024. She was born in Williamson County and was preceded in death by her parents, James Ingram, and Wanda Lovell Ingram and a sister Karen Ingram.

Mrs. Hassell worked for Kroger on Sam Ridley Parkway. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs....

March 29, 2024

Eleanor Elizabeth "Betty" Hoover Derryberry, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ephriam H. and Eleanor Miller Hoover. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ephriam H. Hoover, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Hoover Colley and Mariam Hoover Cole.

She is survived by her sons, Douglas C. Derryberry and wife Anna...

March 27, 2024

Louise Gray Sams, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Cora Russell Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Everette Sams; three brothers; and one sister.

She is survived by her children, Mike Sams and wife Susan, Linda Johnson and husband Howard, Patti...

March 26, 2024

Mike Hargrove, age 65 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Pulaski, Tennessee and was a son of the late Betty Stephens Hargrove and Jerry Lee Hargrove who survives him.

In addition to his father, survivors include his wife of thirty-two years, Ann...

March 26, 2024

Dr. Mamman Zakari "Zak" Kano, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Muhammad Kano and Naime Alibe.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Kano; son, Miko Kano; daughter, Courtney Kano; son, Mark Kano (Andy Mars); grandson, Joniah Kano; and great-grandson, Kyran Kano. He was...

March 26, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Wood Serrano, age 73, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Paul and Ruth Spivey Wood. Mrs. Serrano was a registered nurse and retired from Southern Hills Medical Center. She was a member of St. Edward Church in Nashville. Mrs. Serrano was a fabulous cook and...

March 26, 2024

Jon Andrew Miller, age 65 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died March 26, 2024. He was a native of Yuma, Arizona and a son of the late Charles and Francis Miller. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, River Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Patty Miller; stepsons, Brian Williams and wife Sarah, and Jacob Elliott; grandsons, Mason...

March 25, 2024

Mr. Richard Lindell Meeks, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late W L and Margaret Manus Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a faithful member of Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna. He and his business partner, Grady Parton,...

March 24, 2024

Carolynn Kobiske, age 74 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Lebanon TN. She was a native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin and was the daughter of the late Emil and Alma Ostermann. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kobiske; and a son, Andrew Kobiske.

Survivors include a son, Daniel Kobiske and...

March 24, 2024

Russell Kemp, age 60 of Murfreesboro, formerly of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a native of Nashville and the son of the late James Russell Kemp and Norma Jean Lambert Kemp. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Kemp.

Survivors include...

March 24, 2024

Bobby Glenn Young, age 80, passed away on March 24, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1943, in Normandy, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Kaye Francis Young. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Renee Roberts and husband Bart, Regina Kroll and husband Jason, and Rick Young...