Obituaries

November 24, 2023

Mrs. Khampheng Keoneth, age 81 of Hartsville died Friday November 24, 2023. She was a native of Laos and was preceded in death by her parents Sing and Chansouk Sisamouth.

Mrs. Keoneth was a deoved mother.

She is survived by her sons, Att Keoneth, and  Ainoy Khankeo Keoneth; brothers; Sisouphanh Sisamouth, Vangphen Sismaouth; 4 Grandchildren,...

November 24, 2023

William "Bill" Henry Witherow, Jr., age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023.  He was a native of Lansford, PA and the son of the late William H. Witherow, Sr. and Margaret Mary McLaughlin Witherow.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary...

November 23, 2023

Mrs. Christine Ann Miller-Serviss, Ph.D., age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was a native of Lansing, MI. Christine earned her Ph.D. in communications from Regent University. She taught at Davenport University and also English as a second language to Korean students.

Christine is survived by her children,...

November 23, 2023

Robert Gale Gordon, 72, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born August 23, 1951, in Beechgrove, Tennessee to the late Clifford McCrory Gordon and Clera Jane Burks Gordon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Earl Gordon, W.T. Gordon, and Barney Gordon; sisters, Freida Haddix and...

November 23, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Joan Draper, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born in Dechard, TN to the late William and Clara Copeland Spencer. Mrs. Draper worked as a dental assistant and secretary at various locations while supporting her husband in his Army career. She was selfless in taking care of her family making...

November 23, 2023

Mr. Somphone Sayasaeng, age 72, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deuane.

He is survived by his wife, Thong Sayasaeng; children, Nook and Kelen Sayavong; grandchildren, Eden and Lexus; sisters, Sommay and Sone; brother, Xay Sayasaeng; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family will...

November 22, 2023

MAJ Ralph Hardison Jackson, US Army (Ret.), age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in Mt. Juliet, TN to the late Samuel Russell and Clara Mae Jackson. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School Class of 1959 as co-Valedictorian. MAJ Jackson attended Middle Tennessee State College (MTSU) and was a member of...

November 22, 2023

Jean Mason Woodall, age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Montie Frances and Fred Mason; husband, Robert "Sonny Lowe" Woodall; brother, Elmus Mason; and sister, Katherine Mason.

She is survived by her son, Bob Woodall (Inge Nunis); daughter, Ann Linville and her husband Andy; grandson, Chad Hickerson; and...

November 22, 2023

French Jernigan, age 88 of Bradyville, TN died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Cannon County and a son of the late Bronson Jernigan and Annie Belle Rogers Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Seawell, Shaufner, Aubrey, and...

November 22, 2023

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Young, age 58, was born in Carthage, Tennessee on March 29, 1965. She was a longtime resident of Milton and passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, after a long and strong fight with cancer, with her family at her side. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and "GG" to her family.

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November 22, 2023

Cynthia Faye Leitzel Batdorf, age 85 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A native of Millersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Mary Virginia Snody Leitzel. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Batdorf; brothers, Melvin, Warren, and Glenn Leitzel; sisters, Betz and Anna Mae Geyer; and...

November 21, 2023

Joyce Elaine Dement, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Joyce Florida; and sister, Mary McKee.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Paul Dement; children, Bryan Dement and his wife Amy, Mark Dement and his wife Melissa,...

November 21, 2023

Mr. Donald "Donny" Murray Holland, Sr., age 74, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Dean M. and Dorothy Helen Fletcher Holland. Donny earned his bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University and master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He taught P.E. kindergarten through 12th grade at...

November 20, 2023

Mr. John "Wesley" Maynard, Sr., age 43, of Woodbury, TN passed away Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Jesse James Lee Maynard and Alta Patricia Bowen. Wesley worked in construction doing everything from woodworking to HVAC. He enjoyed fishing for whatever he could catch on Percy Priest Lake.

Wesley is survived by...

November 19, 2023

Mr. Anthony "Jayden" Letrel Barksdale, age 19, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born in Hermitage, TN to Dennis D. Barksdale and Emily K. Flippo.

Jayden is survived by his parents, Dennis D. Barksdale and Emily K. Flippo; siblings, Dennis D. Barksdale, Jr., Khyi Akins, Devon Lee, Arianna Barksdale, Aniya March, Amera...

November 19, 2023

Ruth Tomberlain Harless, age 85 of Leanna, Tennessee died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manchester. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Ernest Calvin Tomberlain and Mamye Dockery Tomberlain. She was also preceded in death by siblings, J.W. Tomberlain and Ray Tomberlain and his wife Faye.

November 18, 2023

Virginia Louise Long Anderson, age 86, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. and Hattie Mae Warrick Long. Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by her husband, Grady E. Anderson, a son, David Ray Anderson, brothers Steve and Joe O. Long, and...

November 17, 2023

Thomas "Dallas" Cook of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died on November 17, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born December 7, 1932, the son of the late Ernest L. Cook and Varena Cook. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nora Mai Summers and his beloved wife of 66 years, Wanda F. Cook.

Dallas is survived...

November 16, 2023

Steve Mears passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Howard "Pete" Mears and Grace Nave. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Lee Nave and sister, Joan Steagall.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; his sons, Chris Mears and his wife Lacresha, Jeremy Mears and his...

November 14, 2023

Elizabeth Joyce Jones McMurray was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a short illness on November 14, 2023, at age 93 while at Alive Hospice.

Elizabeth was born to the late Charles and Ruby Jones in Detroit, Michigan.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters Delores Jones...