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Reba Carol Grimes Adams

Reba Carol Grimes Adams

December 29, 2025

Reba Carol Grimes Adams, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank Grimes and Lula Faye Carter Grimes. Reba was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Rita Neil Grimes Worley.

Reba is survived by her husband of...

Sidney Johnson, Iii

Sidney Johnson, Iii

December 28, 2025

Sidney C. Johnson III passed into eternal life on December 28, 2025, cared for by his loving family.

Born June 1, 1949 in Monroe, Michigan, to parents Sidney and Beaulah Johnson, Sid chose to enlist in the US Army and served three tours in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart for injuries sustained as a part of that...

Don Orland Richardson

Don Orland Richardson

December 27, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Don O. Richardson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us on December 27, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a dedicated family man, a loving husband, and a steadfast friend who touched many lives.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Wanda;...

Lenore Baker

Lenore Baker

December 27, 2025

Lenore Christine Baker, age 74, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 27, surrounded by love and family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by her faith, generous heart, and devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie and Pleas William...

William "Will" Sorrell

William "Will" Sorrell

December 27, 2025

William "Will" Sorrell, age 58, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Sorrell and grandparents, Ryland and Mattie Lee Halliburton.

He is survived by his daughter, Allison Summar (Stephen); son, Peyton Sorrell and his mother Stacey Gentry; grandchildren, Jaxson and Maddilyn; mother, Carolyn Sherrod; brother, Terry Sherrod (Jill); sister,...

Phillip Putman

Phillip Putman

December 27, 2025

Phillip Dale Putman, age 60 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Link Putman. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Lona and Vince Ewing of Allen, Texas; daughter, Abbie Johnson and husband Brandon Johnson of Murfreesboro; Abbie's mom, Stacie Yoquelet of Murfreesboro;...

Michael Anthony Bissinger

Michael Anthony Bissinger

December 26, 2025

Michael Anthony Bissinger, age 66 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 26, 2025. He was a native of Nashville and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Eugene Bissinger, and Opal Lucille Gossett Bissinger; brother, Wendell Bissinger and sister, Vivian Cook.

Mr. Bissinger was a Christian and had worked...

James Anthony Jarvis

James Anthony Jarvis

December 26, 2025

James Anthony Jarvis, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 26, 2025. He was a native of Nashville, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph Jarvis, and Ida Mae Simmons Jarvis.

Mr. Jarvis was a retired salesman and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 62...

Barbara Jane Davenport

Barbara Jane Davenport

December 26, 2025

Barbara Jane Gourley Davenport, age 71 of Smyrna died Friday December 26, 2025.  She was born in Nashville but spent her life in Smyrna.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lawrence Douglas Davenport, Jr.;her parents Joe Anderson Gourley, Sr. and Johnnie Kate Baird Gourley.

Mrs. Davenport was a 1972 graduate of Smyrna...

Mary Edna Fisher

Mary Edna Fisher

December 25, 2025

Mrs. Mary Edna Fisher, age 86 of Crossville, TN, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ewing and Lilly Phelps. She is also preceded in death by her 4 siblings.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Linda (Carl) Boyett and Wendall Johnson and his partner Shon...

Robert Glenn Taylor

Robert Glenn Taylor

December 24, 2025

Robert "Glenn" Taylor, age 90 years old, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. On September 17, 1935, Vincent Taylor Sr. and Hortense Harris Taylor welcomed him as their youngest child. Now he joins them in heaven along with his three brothers and sisters-in-law Thomas Harris (Bettye),Vincent (Rebecca), Joe Billy (Maxine) and infant sister, Hazel. Having...

Sarah Maxine Hennessee Mccrary

Sarah Maxine Hennessee Mccrary

December 23, 2025

Maxine Hennessee McCrary, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A native of McMinnville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arcie Hennessee and Icee Nunley Hennessee. Mrs. McCrary was also preceded in death by her husband, Odis Richard McCrary, Sr. and eight brothers and sisters.

A private family graveside service will...

Edward Wallace Ezell

Edward Wallace Ezell

December 22, 2025

Mr. Edward (Eddie) Wallace Ezell, lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 70. Born to the late Fred and Gilda Ruth Ezell. Eddie was the loving husband of over forty years to his wife Lisa (Taylor) Ezell, proud father of three daughters—Megan Davis (Jeff), Erica Ezell, and Taylor Ruth Ezell; a...

Ronald "Ron" Walter Edwards

Ronald "Ron" Walter Edwards

December 22, 2025

Ronald Walter Edwards, age 79, passed from this life to the next on December 22, 2025, after an extended illness.  Ron was a dedicated husband, Dad, Papa, Uncle Ronnie, and friend to all.  He lived his life with adventure and fun and pulled those around him into his orbit.

Ron was born in Oakland, California on September...

Sharon Marlene Green

Sharon Marlene Green

December 22, 2025

Sharon Marlene (Billings) Green, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22 at Adam's Place after living in the Continuing Care Unit for her last two and a half years. Though she was born in Detroit, MI, she grew up in Sparta, TN and is the daughter of the late Orvin P. Billings and Sarah...

Joseph Issac Morgan

Joseph Issac Morgan

December 21, 2025

Joseph Isaac Morgan, age 21 of Shelbyville formerly of Smyrna died Sunday December 21, 2025. He was born in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Joseph was working for T/A Truck Stop in Antioch. He loved Karate and just received his Brown Belt recently.

He is survived by his parents, Marcus Morgan and Nicole Reisenbichler; siblings, Isaiah Berry...

James Elvis Morehead

James Elvis Morehead

December 21, 2025

James Elvis Morehead, age 76 of Portland, TN, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. Mr. Morehead was born in Davidson County, TN to the late Henry Franklin Morehead and Virgina Matheny Morehead. He was also preceded in death a brother, Jesse Lee Morehead and a sister, Virginia Ruth Thomas, and a grandson, Connor Pratt.

Mr. Morehead is...

Roberta Ann Fehrman

Roberta Ann Fehrman

December 19, 2025

Roberta Ann Fehrman, age 92, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born in Greenbrier, TN to the late Melvin William and Lona Leslie Worsham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Fehrman; granddaughter, Shannon Bruce; and sisters, Alma Warren and Marian Naylor.

She is survived by her son, Keith Fehrman and his...

Martin Lee Cook

Martin Lee Cook

December 18, 2025

Martin Lee Cook born in Jonesboro Arkansas on August 18, 1967 passed away on December 18, 2025, in LaVergne, Tennessee. He was a beloved son to Larry Glenn Cook and Martha Jane Cook as well as a loving father and grandfather to his family.

Martin spent many years working in the steel industry and was always an...

Hue "Margaret" Khantikone

Hue "Margaret" Khantikone

December 18, 2025

Hue "Margaret" Ngo Khantikone, age 61, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born in Laos to the late Ngo Van Bich and Nguyen Thi Ngoc. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Anna Handy.

She is survived by her husband, Dousith Khantikone; daughter, Mai Khantikone (Romeo Ruiz); son, Cyd Khantikone; granddaughter, Maila Ruiz;...

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