Robert "Bob" E. Helton
December 5, 2023
Robert "Bob" Edward Helton, age 92, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after an extended illness. A longtime resident of the Fosterville community in southern Rutherford County, he and his beloved wife of 69 years, Betty Jean Walker Helton, worked for over thirty years at General Electric in Murfreesboro. He was a faithful...
Jimmy Wayne Ross
December 5, 2023
Jimmy Wayne Ross, age 73 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday December 5, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Owen Ross and Addie Bell Ross.
Mr. Ross was a skilled Plumber and Master walk in tub installer. He was a devoted father and grandfather.
He is...
James Richard Bays
December 3, 2023
James Richard Bays, age 78 of Bell Buckle died Sunday December 3, 2023. He was a native of Rogers, Arkansas and was preceded in death by his father James Clayton Bays, and mother, Velara McEachern Bays; brother, Billy Bays; and a sister, Janis Callaway.
Mr. Bays was a member of East Main Church of Christ and was...
David Wayne Clopton
December 3, 2023
David Wayne Clopton, age 58 of Antioch died Sunday December 3, 2023. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his father, Jerry David Clopton.
Mr. Clopton was a member of Grace Church of Nazarene. He had worked in the Auto Body Industry for many years. Most recent with Price's and Caliber Auto...
Gina K. Karch Sipple
December 3, 2023
Gina K. Karch Sipple, age 67, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Karch and Velma Bell Reitzel; and brother in law, Billy Gilliam.
She is survived by her husband, Don Sipple; children, Beth Bess (Kendall Bess), Rebecca Henson (Brad Brown), Heather Magdich (Miklos Magdich), and Rob Sipple (Danielle...
Eleanor Marie Stromgren
December 3, 2023
Eleanor Marie Stromgren, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Sunday December 3, 2023, at her home. She was a born in the Burnt Knob Community, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur Anderson, Georgia Hudson Anderson; husband, Ronald Stromgren; daughters, Jeannette Williams, Patricia Evans; grandson, Robbie Swoner; lifetime friend, Marie Gentry.
Mrs. Stromgren worked for...
Teresa Cantrell
December 2, 2023
Mrs. Teresa Gay Cantrell, age 69, of Smyrna, TN gracefully departed this world Saturday, December 2, 2023 while enveloped in the warmth of her loving family. Originally from Dayton, OH, she was the beloved daughter of Clyde Harold Boggs and Melba Hazel Johnson Columbia, with Teresa holding an unwavering affection for her mother. Beyond her parents, she was preceded...
Hecmarie Ortiz Soto Santana
December 2, 2023
Hecmarie Ortiz Soto Santana, age 39 of Murfreesboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 2, 2023. She was native of Carolina, Puerto Rico.
Hecmarie was a member of Centerpointe Apostolic Church and was a loving wife and mother. She was a dedicated Sunday School Teacher and Prayer Warrior. Hecmarie worked...
Dorothy Barnes
December 1, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Jane Patterson Barnes, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Hamm and Minnie White Patterson. Mrs. Barnes loved being a homemaker to her family throughout the generations raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as long as...
Bobby Wayne Jernigan
November 29, 2023
Bobby Wayne Jernigan of Murfreesboro entered eternal rest peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born May 9, 1938, he was a native of Rutherford County growing up on the family's Franklin Road farm. He graduated from Central High School, Murfreesboro where he played football. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State College. He served in...
John Alvin Reddell
November 28, 2023
John Alvin Reddell, age 90, treasured patriarch, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, and friend, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home on November 28, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Joanne Pruitt Reddell, and his oldest son, John Alvin Reddell Jr. "Alvin". John's brothers Jerry, Kenneth and Larry Reddell, and sisters...
Herbert Ray Skinner
November 28, 2023
In loving memory of Herbert Ray Skinner age 79, born on January 25, 1944, and peacefully departed on November 28, 2023. A dedicated veteran of the Army, he bravely served in Vietnam, embodying courage, and honor throughout his military journey.
Herbert is survived by his beloved wife, Sondra, and leaves behind a legacy cherished by his four...
Albert Swafford
November 28, 2023
Albert Lee Swafford, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday November 28, 2023. He was a native of Campbellsville, KY and was preceded in death by his parents Paul Albert Swafford, and Dolly Kearney Swafford; siblings Clyde Swafford, Wanda Swafford Shepherd, Donald Swafford, and William Swafford.
Mr. Swafford attended World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro and was veteran of...
Emily Sue Pegg
November 27, 2023
Emily Sue Pegg, age 57 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday November 27, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and moved to Murfreesboro to attend Middle Tennessee State University.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mark Pegg; children, Christopher Charles Pegg and wife Lindsey, and Hadley Sue Pegg; grandchildren, Oliver, Quinn, Sebastian, Thora; sister, Janet...
Joyce Ethel Robinson
November 27, 2023
Joyce Ethel Robinson, age 87 of Smyrna died Monday November 27, 2023. She was a born in Indiana and had worked many different jobs in her life.
She is survived by her children, Millie Salanga, Ellen Trout, Andrew Glenn Hutton; special niece, Kerry Sawyer; grandchildren, Deana Farrar, Courtney Leigh Trout, Great-Grandchildren; Anastasia Berry, Erika Pressley, Katie Robertson,...
Wanda Faye Mosley
November 27, 2023
Wanda Faye Mosley, age 74 of Murfreesboro died Monday November 27, 2023. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Baird, Sr, and Catherine Davis Baird; brother, Thomas Baird, Jr., niece, Susan Keener.
Ms. Mosley had worked for many years at Sissy's Restaurant in Smyrna.
She is ...
Loretta Joy Grist
November 27, 2023
Loretta Joy Grist, age 66 of La Vergne died Monday November 27, 2023. She was born in Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Simmons, Sr. and Dorothy E. Teel Geyer, brothers, Ronald Simmons, and Richard Simmons
Ms. Grist is survived by her sons, Frank Sindelar, and Scott Simmons and wife Bousavanh; grandchildren; Emery...
Sue Scott Hukari
November 26, 2023
Sue Scott Hukari ("Sue"), age 86, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Harry and Frances Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Helge Richard ("Dick") Hukari, in 2006.
She is survived by son Richard Scott Hukari, and his wife Kim...
Frederick Arthur Shaft
November 25, 2023
Frederick A. Shaft age 89, of Bradyville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Agatha Shaft and his brother and sister Gary and Gloria Shaft.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Mary; children, Michael (Kyira) Shaft, Jennifer (Michael) Eller, Thomas (Marcia)...
Bradley “Brad” Lee White
November 25, 2023
Bradley "Brad" Lee White, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1963 in Nashville, TN to Bractor and Helen (Lunsford) White. He was preceded in death by his father and his beloved dog, Mac.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Trisha; his mother, Helen; his...
