Obituaries

September 11, 2023

Kristi Gilliam, born on November 29, 1960, in Evreux, France, to Nancy Primm and William Gilliam, has sadly passed away at the age of 62 on September 11, 2023. Kristi was a beloved individual who touched the lives of many with her kind heart and compassionate nature.

Kristi's life was centered around her role as a parent...

September 11, 2023

Virginia "Ginnie" Bittikofer, age 71, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Durward and Audrey Gilbert; sister, Sandy Rosser; and brothers, Bobby Gilbert and Johnny Gilbert.

She is survived by her daughter, Erin Mills and Harry Weeden; grandchildren, Alysa Jones, Elijah Mills, Regan Weeden; sisters, Treva Camp and Tracy Gilbert...

September 9, 2023

Roberto Mata Hernandez, a loyal, hardworking, and outgoing individual, passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 41. He was born on October 3, 1981, in El Salvador to his loving parents Reina Marina Mata Portillo and Francisco Reyes Hernandez Penate.

Roberto was known for his unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. He always...

September 8, 2023

Ronald Dale "Ron" Fisher, age, 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Dock Morris and Tina Elizabeth Poteete Fisher. Ron was also preceded in death by his brothers, Morris and Dorris Fisher, sisters, Ernestine Pegram, Mary Healey, and Linda Dodson.

Ron is survived...

September 7, 2023

Dorothy "Dot"  Glenn, age 79 of Smyrna died Thursday September 7, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Spud" Russell Glenn who died in 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank Duncan and Tommie Bowers Duncan; sister, Jean Evans; nephew, Tony Morales.

Mrs. Glenn...

September 4, 2023

Naomi Thompson Lee, age 89 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late David Washington and Cassie Mae Benson Thompson.

Mrs. Lee was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John R. "Buddy" Lee, Jr., her daughter, Cynthia Evelyn Lee,...

September 3, 2023

Denise Antoinnette Dawson, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN died unexpectedly Sunday September 3, 2023, at her home. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and lived most of her life in Tennessee. For 27 years, she worked as a paralegal for Dix and Associates in Murfreesboro, TN.

Mrs. Dawson was saved on a Friday night in her...

September 3, 2023

Margaret Eileen Hogshead, age 87 of Nashville formerly of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 3, 2023. She was born in Fosterville, TN and preceded in death by her parents, Newton Perry, Margaret Jarman Roth.

Eileen was a graduate of Central High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. She was spunky, a tenacious businesswoman, and loved her family...

September 2, 2023

Mr. Matthew Gustavus "Gus" Drake, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late James Beverly and Louise Mears Drake. Mr. Drake attended First Baptist Church. He retired from Bell South as a cable repair man.

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 57...

September 2, 2023

Bailey W. Gipson, age 74, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert L. and Tressie M. (Perry) Gipson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen L. (Moore) Gipson; daughters, Jaimie E. Raymond of Murfreesboro and Amanda L. Gipson of Seminole, FL; three grandchildren, Patrick Finnigan, Charles Brody,...

August 31, 2023

Peggy Kemp Dycus was born in Jackson County December 3, 1936 to Fred and Pauline Kemp.  She was the third of four children, Ward, Joe, Peggy and Kenneth.  On August 25, 1959 she married Foy Dycus.  She passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023.

She is survived by her 3 boys and her 3 daughters in law,...

August 31, 2023

Mrs. Jane Anna Phillips Vailes, at the amazing age of 108, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at The Bridge of Hickory Woods. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Phillips and Bertie Matheney Phillips, and her only brother, Alden Phillips. Her husband, Andrew Vailes, died in the1970's after many years of her devoted care due...

August 30, 2023

Mr. Duane Steven Brownfield, age 56, of Columbia, TN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Kankakee, IL on September 25, 1966 to Delbert II and Carol Kirchner Brownfield. He moved to Tennessee in October 1996 with the mother of his children, his firstborn, and two more to be.

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August 29, 2023

Mr. James "Houston" Stem, loving husband, devoted Dad, and loved his grandchildren with all his heart, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the age of 78. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN until he and his wife moved to Smithville, TN in 2022. Mr. Stem was a 1963 graduate of Christiana High School. He was...

August 27, 2023

Jewel Whiting, age 21 of Smyrna, Tennessee, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2023. She was born on August 2, 2002, in Port Huron, Michigan.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Rachael and Jacob Warren; her father, Jason Andrew Whiting; four siblings, Tyler, Jade, Brock, and Mason; uncle, John Rzadkowolski; aunts, Christina...

August 27, 2023

David O'Neal, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2023, at the age of 38. He was born on October 27, 1984, in Twentynine Palms, California.

Survivors include his parents, Michael and Doreen O'Neal of Texas, a sister Erin Yanoshita and husband Shingo, a brother, Devin and wife Amber,...

August 26, 2023

Michael Ray Summar, age 68 of Murfreesboro died Saturday, August 26, 2023, after an extended illness. He was a native of Rutherford County, and son of the late Edwin Brown Summar and Jessie Lillian (Nixon) Summar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Janice Roberts.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

August 26, 2023

Ms. Minnie Sue Curl, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.        Sue was born in Waverly, TN, Humphreys County, on September 11, 1935. She went to Ellis Grove Elementary School and Waverly Central High School, graduating as Salutatorian in 1952.

Sue worked at The National Store in Waverly for a number of years...

August 26, 2023

William "Bill" Faulkner Coleman, age 63 of Nashville, Tennessee died Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee and was a son of the late Sam Barnes Coleman, Sr., and Peggy Faulkner Coleman.

Survivors include his wife Lisa Hanna Coleman; brother, Sam Barnes Coleman, Jr., and wife Nancy; sister, Beth Coleman and husband Roy...

August 26, 2023

Teresa Elvonda Arwine, age 67 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Kelton and Stella Vee Carter Sellars. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Arwine, brother, Melvin Sellars, sisters, Lois Warrick, and Glenna Slayton.

Teresa is survived...