Obituaries

January 10, 2024

Richard Buxton Douglas passed away at the age of 91 on January 10, 2024. Mr. Douglas experienced health complications while recovering from COVID, and his end-of-life wishes to leave this world peacefully were respected until the end.

Born on April 20, 1932 in West Monroe, LA, Mr. Douglas was the only child to parents, Bascal and Emma...

January 10, 2024

Youree Eugene Reed, age 91 of Milton died Wednesday January 10, 2024. He was a native of Readyville and was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Hill Reed; son, David Reed; his parents, Youree Reed and Bernice Moody Reed, and a brother, Carl Reed.

Mr. Reed was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and retired Farmer....

January 9, 2024

Perry Lee Ingram, age 60 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Hartford, KY, he was the son of Robert Ingram and the late June Perry Ingram.

Perry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mellanie Jarrell Ingram; father, Robert Ingram and...

January 8, 2024

James Steven Sanders, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Monday January 8, 2024. He was a native of Carthage TN and was preceded in death by his parents, William Sanders and Mary Roller Sanders.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro. He was known for his love for the Lord and his burning desire...

January 7, 2024

Mrs. Neoma Youree, aged 88, of Murfreesboro, TN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Woodbury, TN, to the late William and Irene Whitfield, she now rests in eternal peace, embraced by her faith in Christ and reunited with her late husband, JC Youree, and her sister and closest friend, Faye Simmons. She was a faithful...

January 6, 2024

Paxton Rutland Holloway, age 44 of Murfreesboro died Saturday January 6, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. Paxton was a devoted husband, loving and strong father, brother,  and dear friend to many.  Paxton leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience.  He was an exceptional man and will be...

January 5, 2024

Virginia Carlene Snyder McCullough, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Carlyle Snyder and Virginia Bell Alsup Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley H. McCullough; a brother, Henry Snyder; sisters, Dorothy Morris and Nancy Wilson; a grandson,...

January 5, 2024

Barbara Dale Sullivan, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carmack and Adelle Moore Sullivan and was also preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Sumruld.

She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Sullivan Hart and Dianne (Carl) Cashion Sumruld; nephews, Kenny Standley, Michael Sumruld, and Jody Sumruld; and nieces,...

January 5, 2024

Mr. Ned A. Roberts, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024. He was born in Daleville, IN to the late James and Pauline Roberts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Roberts.

Ned is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Roberts; his daughters, Melissa (Matt) Austin and Christine...

January 4, 2024

It is with our greatest regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Ramsey Harrison, age 74, of Smyrna, TN on January 4, 2024. Mrs. Harrison was born October 24, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to the late Orin N. and Zelma Tedder Ramsey. She owned and operated Hair Illusions in Smyrna for over 35 years. Mrs. Harrison...

January 4, 2024

Lorene Collins ran into her Savior's arms on January 4, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born November 13, 1921 near Franklin, N.C. She was of the Baptist Faith, most recently a member of Belle Aire Church in Murfreesboro.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Browning of Bryson City,...

January 3, 2024

Peggy Williams, age 76, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Williams; parents, F.R. and Sally Robinson Goodwin; brothers, Jerry Goodwin and Jackie Goodwin.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Burkhart and her husband Tony, Jeff Fuqua and his wife Becky; grandchildren, Emily Weathers (Dalton), Joshua Burkhart (Izzy...

January 1, 2024

Dr. Warren Frederick McPherson (Dr. Mac) passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Washington, D.C. Warren is survived by his sisters Sally Riviello and Michelle Halasz, his brother Tim McPherson, his children Kathryn McPherson, Amanda Mueller, Charley McPherson, and Shane Whitley, as well as...

December 31, 2023

James Allen "Jim" Copous, age 70 of Manchester, Tennessee died Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was a native of Columbus, Georgia and grew up in Tennessee, a son of the late James Edward and Barbara Ella Copous.

Survivors include daughters, Christi Cunningham and husband David of Old Hickory and Jennifer Barlog of Rock Island; a brother, Robert...

December 31, 2023

Mr. Ernest Rayburn Brandon, Jr., age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Ernest R. Brandon, Sr. and Esta Emory Brandon. Mr. Brandon was a 1953 graduate of Smyrna High School. He proudly served his country...

December 30, 2023

Ms. Megan "Meggie" Rose Beecham, age 38, left us too soon for heaven on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was her family's special girl. To know her was to love her, and she loved back just as much. Megan was born and raised in Murfreesboro by her dad, Don, from whom she got her infectious laugh and sense of...

December 30, 2023

Steven Edward Marcrum, age 65 of Smyrna died Saturday December 30, 2023. Mr. Marcrum was a native of Chicago, Il and was preceded in death by his parents, James Alford Marcrum, and Elvira Arteaga Marcrum; brothers,  Ralph Marcrum, and Rick Marcrum.

Steve was a Christian and enjoyed Christmas as his favorite Holiday. He always enjoyed dressing up...

December 29, 2023

Our beautiful daughter, Isabella Margeurite Garrett sadly passed away on December 29, 2023. Bella was born on March 14, 2005, in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated from Siegel High School, summer class of 2022. She and her sister, Elizabeth, shared a very special bond. They were silly and happy when together and had fun playing with their dog, Charlie. Most...

December 29, 2023

Elanie Seale Wilson, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband's Douglas Wilson, and Danny Cole;  children, Melivn Smith, Jr., Raymond Smith, Bridget Wilson; parents, Grover Seale and Agnes Seale.

Mrs. Wilson was a Christian and retired Nurse and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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December 29, 2023

David G Russell peacefully departed this world on December 29, 2023. Born in February 1957, to Donald G Russell and Patricia Joanne Russell in Cincinnati, Ohio. As one of five kids in the Russell family, Dave found his voice through music. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Dave followed in his father's footsteps with a long career in...