Obituaries

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...

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...