Obituaries

December 12, 2023

Margaret Smith, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away December 12, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin Smith, her mother Louise Gordy Strange and her father James B. Strange.  She is survived by her cousin Nancy (Steve) Lauder.

Margaret graduated from Morristown Hamblen High West in Morristown, TN, in 1976.  She graduated...

December 12, 2023

Leo Wayne Ponder went home to heaven on Tuesday December 12, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa July 9, 1939, to Bernice and Joseph Ponder.  He attended a one room schoolhouse in Iowa and then graduated high school in Newton, Iowa.  He went on to attend and obtain degrees from Pasadena City College,...

December 11, 2023

Dorothy Mae Green, age 90 of Smyrna died Monday December 11, 2023. She was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Brown  Bogle, Dovie Lee Melton Bogle; her husband,  William Howard Green; siblings, Elmer Ray Bogle, Willie Bogle, Houston Bogle, Lloyd Bogle, Weldon Bogle; Mary Frances Davenport, Virgil Bogle

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December 11, 2023

Kimberly "Kim" Finchum, age 63, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and JoAnn Laughlin Finchum; brothers, James "Randy" Finchum and Michael Finchum; sister Judith Arnold and niece Tammy Sullivan and her beloved fur baby Jasmine aka "Jazzer."

She is survived by her sisters, Revelee Brannon, Bonnie Crouch, and...

December 11, 2023

James Winfred "Soupy" Campbell, Sr., age 80 of Lascassas died Monday December 11, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert " Tuck" Campbell, and Mary Sue Barrett Campbell McCrary, brother, Billy "Mule Man" Ray.

Mr. Campbell was a master electrician and had worked for General Electric...

December 11, 2023

Mrs. Vickie Lynn Cox Bailey, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023 at her home with her family by her side after a 16 year long battle with cancer. She was born Tuesday, October 6, 1953 in Nashville, TN to the late Robert "Bob" and Mamie "Sue" Wilburn Cox. Mrs. Bailey grew up...

December 10, 2023

Mrs. Bonnie Morgan Rooker, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Morrison, TN to the late Samuel and Wiley Hirse Morgan. Mrs. Rooker worked in admissions for Rutherford Hospital turned Middle Tennessee Medical Center for 25 years until her retirement. Her greatest joy was...

December 9, 2023

Ronnie Williams Neal, age 80 of Smyrna died Saturday December 9, 2023. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by parents, William Thomas Neal, and Elise Ree Neal Fryer. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Wayne Champman.

Mr. Neal was a Christian and retired Optometrist. He was a devoted...

December 9, 2023

Jeffrey Daniel "Danny" Rigney, age 64, passed away Saturday December 9, 2023, from a long-time battle with Alzheimers. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County with his beloved wife of 40 years, Pamela Walker Rigney. Danny loved family gatherings, going fishing, and listening to an eclectic array of music. He also played music, often "pickin' and grinnin' with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,  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...

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...

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...