Carol Ann Hempfner
December 8, 2023
Carol Ann Day Hempfner, age 87, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Winifred Wulffe Day; and sister, Winifred Myers.
She is survived by her son, Stephen Allen; grandchildren, Stephen Van Earl Allen and Dacota Allen Rossel; seven great grandchildren; and sister, Kim Freeman.
Carol was...
Walter Kemp Jenkins
December 7, 2023
Walter Kemp Jenkins, age 91, passed away in Murfreesboro, TN on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was the 10th of 12 children and the last living child born to the late Seaton and Buna Jenkins of Lebanon, TN. Walter was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Sarah Elizabeth Allen Jenkins, who died in 2008. He...
Isabella Scott Gilfillan Adamson
December 7, 2023
Isabella Scott Gilfillan Adamson, age 87, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. A native of Scotland, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabella Scott Gilfillan. She was also preceded in death by many siblings.
Mrs. Adamson is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Adamson; daughters, Sandra Hunt and her...
Kirk Marston
December 6, 2023
Mr. Kirk Everett Marston, age 55, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, GA to Lloyd and Carol Akins Marston. Mr. Marston earned his master's degree in Aerospace Engineering. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and Navy for a total of 14 years. Mr. Marston was an...
Joe Bowman, Jr.
December 6, 2023
Larry Joseph "Joe" Bowman Jr. went to be with the Lord on December 6th, 2023, at the age of 55. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Kim; daughter Breanna (Mason Felps) Bowman, sons Jay (Lindsey) Ramsey and Jacob Ramsey; sister Jelaine (Scott) Nodine; mother Carolyn Bowman; sisters-in-law Vickie Elliott, Khristal (David) Kelley,...
Georgia England
December 6, 2023
Mrs. Georgia M. England, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was a native of Endicott, NY and daughter of the late Fuller and Cecelia Stull. Mrs. England initially majored in art in college and painted many pictures. In her 40's, Mrs. England attended nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. She and...
Gary E. Bartlett
December 5, 2023
Gary E. Bartlett, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday December 5, 2023. He was a native of Iowa and was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest B. Bartlett, and Mary Beth Fisher Bartlett; a son, Curtis Anthony Bartlett; brother, Joseph Bartlett.
Mr. Bartlett was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Murfreesboro. He...
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, Â 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. Â 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...
