Obituaries

November 10, 2023

Mrs. Ernice Florence Gonyea, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born in Lapeer, MI to the late Claude and Leona Wallace Firman. Mrs. Gonyea loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She and her husband worked in evangelism holding revivals in seven states for nearly...

November 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Eric Dewayne Williams. He went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. He was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee and the son of late Ronnie Dewitt Williams and Margaret Ann Williams who survives him....

November 8, 2023

SMSgt Ronald J. Belenski Sr. USAF (Ret.) passed away on Wednesday November 8th, 2023. He was born in West Mifflin, PA to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Belenski. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring as a Senior Master Sergent.

He is survived by his sons, Johnathan Belenski...

November 7, 2023

Robert Edward Young of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023, at the age of 87 years old. "Bob" was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edward, and Violet Agnes Young, his three sisters, Doris Lowry, Margaret Hawkins, and Evelyn Walden, and by his first wife, Gwendolyn Felts Young. He is survived by his wife, Mary...

November 7, 2023

Boston Gray Smith, age 18, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Boston was born on November 12, 2004, in Shreveport, LA, and was the son of Delaney Shalane Shelton. Boston was also preceded in death by his grandmother, JoHannah Shelton.

Boston is survived by his mother, Delaney Shalane Shelton of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Saylor...

November 6, 2023

Sandra Louise Whitworth, age 77 of the Fosterville-Midland Community passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Stones River Manor where she had resided for over twenty years. A lifelong Rutherford County resident, she was the daughter of the late Herbert "Hoot" and Nina Brothers Whitworth. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Edward Whitworth. Survivors...

November 6, 2023

Kristen Troutt, age 42 of Murfreesboro and a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Kristen was a radiant soul that loved so well.  Wife to Jon, Mother to Ruby.  She was an unwavering source of light and joy to all who had the privilege...

November 6, 2023

Faye Bolin, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Sydney Frank Bolin and Alice Bea Bowen Bolin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary F. Bolin and her sister, Connie Hooper.

November 6, 2023

Patsy Faye Haynes, age 74 of Nolensville, Tennessee died Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was a native of Nashville and a daughter of the late Ward Washington Hudgins and Melba Iwilda Overby Hudgins.

Survivors include her husband, George Haynes; a son, Jason Haynes; sister, Joy Hibdon and husband...

November 4, 2023

Margaret Eva Maria Clark, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, and teacher, died November 4, 2023.

Margaret is survived by her three children, Norris Clark of Murfreesboro, Suzanne Tonne (Eddie) of Smyrna, and Carol Porterfield (Michael) of North Vancouver, Canada, and her three granddaughters, Gabriella and Hope Tonne and Genevieve Porterfield. She has left our lives, but she will...

November 4, 2023

Col. David Orville Compton, age 86 of Germantown died Saturday November 4, 2023. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Compton, and Nellie Compton.

Mr. Compton grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and attended college at Tennessee Tech University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and was...

November 4, 2023

Lee Douglas Hugh, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 4, 2023. He was a native of Bloomington, IL and was preceded in death by Walter Jean Hugh, Dolores Campbell Hugh; son,Justin Adam Hugh; brother, Ron Hugh. Mr., Hugh was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was retired from State Farm Insurance.

He...

November 3, 2023

Kenneth John Luse, age 77 of Murfreesboro died Friday November 3, 2023. He was a native of Bradford-on-Avon, England. He was a preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth G. Luse, and Mary E. Mundy Luse.

Mr. Luse was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and was a retired Engineer with Square D / Schneider  ...

November 2, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Evelyn Jamison, age 82, of LaVernge, TN passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Frank and Cora Irene Webb Jones. Mrs. Jamison enjoyed travelling with her family and friends to The Bahamas and Jamaica.

Mrs. Jamison is survived by her children, Jeffrey Alan Jamison and Kim Bolden;...

November 1, 2023

Cade Ashton Bradburn, age 36 of Murfreesboro passed Wednesday November 1, 2023. He was a born in Jackson, MS and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro, TN. Cade was preceded in death by his dad, Dennis O. Bradburn MD; grandparents, Vesta Bradburn and Von Bradburn.

Cade was a talented musician and enjoyed his life in Murfreesboro....

October 31, 2023

Christopher Michael Taylor, age 47 of Rockvale died Tuesday October 31, 2023. Mr. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Rutherford Co. and was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Hawkins Payne.

Mr. Taylor attended Franklin Road Baptist Church and was working for  Ideal Clamp Products Inc.

He is survived by his wife of 18...

October 31, 2023

Pamela Dawn Rowlette, age 72 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday October 31, 2023, at her home. She was a native of California and was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Remsen, and Wanda Hyer Remsen.

She was retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro.

Ms. Rowlett is survived by her children; Jennifer...

October 30, 2023

Doris Jean Gallagher, age 71 of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. A native of Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Wilson. She was also preceded in death by a sister Beverly Wilson and a brother James Wilson.

Mrs. Gallagher is survived by her husband, William Gallagher; mother, Ruby Mae Wilson...

October 30, 2023

Mr. John Sivilaylack, age 40, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He was a native of Lynn, MA. Mr. Sivilaylack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and Army. He then earned his bachelor's degree in mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering from Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Sivilaylack was a solutions design engineer...

October 30, 2023

William Alexander McKinney III, age 81 of Lascassas died Monday October 30, 2023. He was a native of Charleston SC and was preceded in death by his son, Michael Edmiston; parents, William Alexander McKinney, Jr., and Sarah Knight; brother-in-law, Tom Woods.

Mr. McKinney was Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After his time...