Obituaries

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...

November 12, 2023

Dennis Jay Oneal, Ph.D., a dedicated educator and esteemed veteran, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 leaving behind a legacy marked by a quiet determination and a profound commitment to the field of education.

Born to Jay and Zella Oneal on the summer day of August 22, 1944, in Gibson City, IL, Dennis was the last leaf...

November 11, 2023

Beverly Ann Loetz Ferguson, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Michigan City, IN, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Catherine Merkel Loetz. Mrs. Ferguson was also preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Ferguson; brothers, Lawarence "Larry" Loetz and Ronald "Ronnie" Loetz; sisters, Darlene Loetz, Lillian Fowler,...

November 11, 2023

SSgt Ben Hoover Coop USAF (Ret.), age 92, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was a son of the late Will Freeman and Dora Catherine Knox Coop of Williamson County, TN. Mr. Coop proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force during the Vietnam era. He came...

November 11, 2023

Daniel P. Stover, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was a native of Celina, Ohio and a son of the late Cleveland and Lucy Stover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susy Stover, and a son, Eric Stover.

Survivors include grandchildren, Casey Stover and husband...

November 11, 2023

James  Olen  Bell, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 11, 2023. He was a native of Cannon County but was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,  Juanita Jamerson Bell; son, Thomas Bell; parents, Medford and Mae Bell; brother, Eugene Bell, sister, Narene Davidson.

Mr. Bell is...

November 11, 2023

Anderson W. Rios, age 45 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 11, 2023. He was a native of White Plains New York and was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Elena Arcila.

Mr. Rios was a Christian and was working for HCA in Nashville in the Information Technology Department.

He is survived by his wife...

November 11, 2023

Mary Francis Willams, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Badkissinker, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Fodafame Williams.

Mary is survived by two sons, James, and Michael Delp both of Virginia, and many friends who loved her dearly.

A graveside service will...

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...