Obituaries

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...

August 25, 2023

Richard James Smith, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Friday August 25, 2023. He was a native of Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lorene Smith, and son, Alex Smith; brother, Stanley Smith.

Mr. Smith was a retired Mechanic  and owner of All Pro Transmission. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and taking yearly...

August 25, 2023

Carrie Ann Wade, age 45 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died August 25, 2023, at her home. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a daughter of the late Levi and Patricia Wade. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Angelica Nicole Wade and her husband, John Shelby. Survivors include daughters, Courtney Shelby and Sarah Shelby; granddaughters, Keeley Mooneyham...

August 25, 2023

John Martin "Big John" Shelby, age 47 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died August 25, 2023, at his home. He was a native of Nashville and a son of John Thomas and Julia Faye Shelby. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Angelica Nicole Wade and his wife, Carrie Ann Wade. Survivors include daughters, Courtney Shelby, and Sarah Shelby; sister,...

August 25, 2023

"Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence." – Pope John Paul II

Lawrence E. Nochowicz, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on July 7, 1937,...

August 24, 2023

Barbara Williams Barnes, age 72, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, P.B. and Georgia Williams; and brother, Bill Williams.

She is survived by her children, Chris Barnes, Erin Barnes, and Patrick Barnes; sister, Ginger Clements and her husband Jack; brothers, Joe Williams, Tim Williams and his wife Kathy, Paul...

August 24, 2023

Wendy Frost, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on August 1, 1943, in Coventry, England to Louise Sammons and William Sammons.

Wendy shared a beautiful journey through life with her adoring husband Eric Frost. They stood by each other's side through...

August 23, 2023

Alice Faye Hudson, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Nicey Sauls Hudson.

Miss Hudson is survived by her sisters Ruth Hudson of Murfreesboro, TN, Frances Beel of Smyrna, TN, and Margaret Hardin of Benton, AR. She is...

August 22, 2023

William H. Steele, Jr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Steele, Sr. and Juanita Duncan Lawrence; daughter, Manita Bennett; and great grandson, Darren Cook.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Goodson Steele; daughters, Rhonda Cook and Angela Harden (Rich Katchur); grandchildren,...

August 20, 2023

Oliver Diffenderfer, age 99 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Pennsylvania died Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was a native of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and a United States Marines Corps veteran. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry.

Survivors include his sons, Scott Diffenderfer and wife Marsha of Pennsylvania, Tim Diffenderfer and wife Deanna of Colorado,...

August 20, 2023

Natvarbhai K. Patel, age 70 of Shelbyville died Sunday August 20, 2023. He was a native of India and was preceded in death by his parents, Keshavlal Patel, Raiben Patel.

Mr. Patel is survived by his wife, Savitaben Patel; sons; Devendra Patel, and Dharmesh Patel; daughter,  Falguni Patel.

Visitation will be Thursday 9:00 AM until...

August 20, 2023

Susan Pauline "Polly" Scott, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Dixon Springs, TN on March 26, 1928, the 8th of 10 siblings to William Mathis Crowder and Mary Ella Painter Crowder.  She was the last surviving sibling.

Polly was proceeded in her passing by her...

August 19, 2023

Frances Bronson Blackwelder, age 96 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Alive Hospice with her family at her side. She was born on March 20, 1927, in Jacksonville, Florida, the only child of the late James Brunzos and Gertrude Ann Brunzos (Krepper). She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Chester...

August 19, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Wix, age 63, passed away on August 19th, 2023, at her home in Unionville, TN. Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of Susan Wix, a woman who touched the hearts of everyone she knew. As we reflect on her journey, let us remember the love, joy, and compassion she brought into this world.

Susan was...