Obituaries

April 23, 2024

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Desmond Haney, II, age 50, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born in Murfreesboro to Jerry, Sr. and Lou Northcutt Haney. Jerry was a 1991 graduate of Meade Senior High School in Ft. Meade, MD. He was a heavy equipment operator for Elite Construction. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed working...

April 22, 2024

Mrs. Georgia Nell Pike, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Kingsport, TN to the late William and Ruby Bevins Looney. Mrs. Pike earned her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. She owned and operated Burton Personnel in Nashville for 25...

April 22, 2024

Dr. James Lee Booth, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Murray, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home with his wife and children by his side.  The family would like to give a special thank you to Home Helpers owner, Whitney Tharpe, and caretaker, Reese Michael, for the care and love they provided....

April 22, 2024

Gerald F. Gillis was born on his grandparent's farm in Dale County, Alabama. He passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his parents William Pruitt Gillis Sr, and Annie Bessie Faust Gillis, and a brother William Pruitt Gillis Jr (Billy), a sister-in-law Jo Helen Gillis Pybus and son-in-law...

April 22, 2024

Marty Dillard, age 64 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Monday, April 22, 2024. He was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a son of the late Lemuel Albert and Betty Jean Dillard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Dillard, and a brother, Wayne Dillard.

Survivors include his daughter, Tiffany Ann Dumas; stepdaughters, Lori Miller...

April 22, 2024

David C. Leverette, age 91, of Murfreesboro passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Wanda Cook Leverette (the pride and joy of his life), his parents Stanley C. Leverette and Pauline Heath Leverette, stepmother Bessie Mullins Leverette, and son-in-law Rick Taylor.

A native of Rutherford County, Mr....

April 21, 2024

Antoinette Spagnolo Walters, age 91 passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline Loggia Spagnolo. Mrs. Walters was also preceded in death by her husband, James Walters, brother, Angelo Spagnolo, and sisters, Angelina Barker, and Madeline Fortino.

Mrs. Walters is survived by her daughter,...

April 20, 2024

Jessica Johnson, age 35 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville following a brief illness. She was a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is the daughter of Ronnie and Becky Johnson of LaVergne.

In addition to her parents, Jessica is survived by her son, Billy Ron Benson; two sisters, Vicky Bain...

April 20, 2024

George "Tink" Tinkham, Jr, age 89 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Belding, Michigan and the son of the late George and Dagmar Tinkham, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his wife of forty-four years, Doris Jean Tinkham, and a...

April 19, 2024

William "Eugene" Pinkston, age 78, of Unionville, TN, passed away from this Earth and into his heavenly home on Friday, April 19, 2024.

He was the son of the late Josh Clayton "Jack" and Mary T. Pinkston. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Dennis Pinkston and Roberto Pena.

Eugene married Peggy Frost...

April 19, 2024

Joe David Nickens, age 70, of Christiana, TN died Friday, April 19, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Nickens and Ina Mae Nickens.

He was a Christian and retired from Steel Technology in Murfreesboro. After retirement he worked for Rutherford County Convenience Center.

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April 18, 2024

Mr. Kiang Phommateth, age 90, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, La Phommateth.

He is survived by his children, Oun Sayavong, Kham Phommateth, One Prine, Choum Vannaketh, Yoth Sipaseuth; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Ping Phommateth; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family...

April 15, 2024

James David Hendrix, age 70 of Smyrna died Monday April 15, 2024. He was a native of Fitzgerald Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Lamar Hendrix, and Frances Mangrum Hendrix; a sister, Sue Hendrix Guerra.

Mr. Hendrix was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany and a veteran of Tennessee...

April 15, 2024

Deborah Mae Cordle Russell, age 61 of Murfreesboro died Monday April 15, 2024. She was a native of Lafayette, GA and preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Jo Cordle.

Mrs. Russell was a retired RN with St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mark Russell; children, Stephanie Hillard...

April 14, 2024

Ed Weckwert was born on February 18, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Lucille Weckwert.  He died in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on April 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Ed attended Pershing High School, Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky and worked as a teacher in the Warren Consolidated School District for nearly 35 years.

Most important...

April 14, 2024

Mr. John E. Howell, age 84, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Chicago to the late James and Veronica Howell. Mr. Howell proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and lifetime member of the VFW. He then got into the insurance industry and was successful financial planner who...

April 14, 2024

Deborah Ann Raines, age 61, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Gary and Dorothy Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie Frances.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Raines; daughters, Michelle Sanders and husband Jason, Devin Ayala and husband Rudy; grandchildren, Annlee Sanders, Paige Sanders,...

April 13, 2024

Thomas R. Miller, Sr. of La Vergne, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old. Thomas was born on August 31, 1946, in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Roy and Margaret (Talmadge) Miller.

Shortly after serving onboard the USS Waller (DD-466) and USS...

April 13, 2024

Dorothy Dollar Epps, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with our Lord on April 13, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Henry Dollar and Annie Ruth Hill Dollar, her brother Bobby Dollar, and her son, David Joe Epps, and son-in-law, Steve Douglas

She is survived...

April 12, 2024

Nancy Bouaphanh Wong, age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. A native of Laos, she was the daughter of the late Phoui Soutphommasane and Douangthip Dee Wong. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kim Liu.

Mrs. Wong is survived by her husband, Paul Phonekeo Wong; sons, Daniel Wong and his...