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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Maria De Jesus Ramirez

Maria De Jesus Ramirez

April 14, 2026

Maria De Jesus Ramirez, age 65 of Smyrna passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026. She was a native of Durango Mexico and is preceded in death by her father Rafael Marquez.

Mrs. Ramierz was a member of Jesus Christ King of Peace Church in Smyrna and had worked many jobs in Smyrna.

She is...

John Thomas Rush, Jr.

John Thomas Rush, Jr.

April 12, 2026

John Thomas Rush, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at McArthur Manor in Manchester, TN. He was 94 years of age. He was the son of the late John Thomas Rush and Hattie Rush of Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Helen Joyce Hill Rush, as...

Diane Wright

Diane Wright

April 10, 2026

Mrs. Betty "Diane" Wright, age 83, of Huntingdon, TN passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Ashley Tolbert, Sr. and Mary Allen Tolbert. Diane was an insurance agent for over 25 years representing what was then Life & Casualty and later became American General. She had a sociable personality which led...

Bill Pitts

Bill Pitts

April 10, 2026

William Andrew Pitts, known to his friends as Bill Pitts, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Andrew Pitts and Willie Bennett Pitts and his siblings Katherine, Martha, Annelle, Edward and Richard.

He is survived in death by his wife Janelle Pitts, whom he married on Valentine's Day 1959...

John David Carroll

John David Carroll

April 10, 2026

John David Carroll, age 71, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Born on January 17, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, David was the middle child of John and Jerry Carroll. He was raised and lived his life in Murfreesboro, where he built deep roots, many relationships, and a life centered around family.

David graduated Oakland...

Paul Givens

Paul Givens

April 9, 2026

Paul Givens, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday April 9, 2026. He was born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky and was preceded in death by his parents, Beecher, and Rebekah, his brother Richard, and his beloved wife Rachel. Having retired from a career as a CPA and state auditor 25 years ago, Mr. Givens served as the Volunteer Coordinator at...

Terry McElhiney

Terry McElhiney

April 9, 2026

Terry McElhiney, age 67 of Beechgrove, Tennessee died Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and was a son of the late Rev. Bobby Leon McElhiney and Audrey Baker McElhiney. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark McElhiney.

Survivors include sisters, Susan Nicholson and husband William, and Rebecca Hatchett and...

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

April 7, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of devoted husband, loving father, and cherished son whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew him. Michael Cole, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, leadership, and deep devotion to those closest to him.

Michael was born October 30, 1987, in...

Mary Holyfield

Mary Holyfield

April 7, 2026

Mrs. Mary Martha Hill Holyfield, age 97, formerly of Memphis, TN passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1928 in Memphis, TN. Mary was a graduate of Messick High School. For many years she could be found wandering the aisle of the family's beloved tropical fish store Aquarium Enterprises or the piano bench at...

Eunice "Candy" Lovvorn

Eunice "Candy" Lovvorn

April 6, 2026

Ms. Eunice Lovvorn,"Candy", age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ora Kincaid. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Cherri Vaughn and her grand-daughter, Jennifer Sanders.

Candy is survived by her children, Randy (Robin) Lovvorn, Dwayne (Susan) Lovvorn, and Dana Lovvorn;...

James Roy Mcmahon

James Roy Mcmahon

April 6, 2026

Mr. James Roy McMahon, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born on March 14, 1955, he was the son of the late Jesse and Reba McMahon.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sandra McMahon; his daughters, Jessie (Adrian) Beckett and Breanna (Justin) Wood; and his grandchildren, Caroline...

Tommie Wayne Corley

Tommie Wayne Corley

April 5, 2026

Tommie Wayne Corley, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026 with his wife by his side.  Wayne was born to the late Tommie Corley, Jr. and Frances Braswell Corley.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Corley.

Wayne was a 1967 graduate of Central High School.  He had an honorable...

Viola Duncan

Viola Duncan

April 5, 2026

Viola Duncan, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Athens, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Paul Wesley Morgan and Mary Jane Hampton Morgan. She was also preceded in death by son Felix Paez, Jr.

Survivors include her sons and...

Bertie Spears Horton Hurt

Bertie Spears Horton Hurt

April 5, 2026

Bertie Mae Spears Horton Hurt, age 88 of Hermitage, TN, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jack Spears and Evelyn "Mee Mama" Chandler Spears. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Harold Horton, Sr. and by her second husband of 59 years, Ben F. Hurt,...

Andrew Stephen Todd

Andrew Stephen Todd

April 4, 2026

Andrew Stephen Todd, age 39, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 4th, 2026. He was born on August 25th, 1986, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A faithful servant of the Lord, Andrew spent his life embodying love, kindness, and grace, leaving a legacy of faith and family. He was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Dorothy Russell Fights

Dorothy Russell Fights

April 4, 2026

Dorothy L. Russell Fights, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was a native of Portland, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Frank Emit McGee and Delia Moss McGee. She was also preceded in death by husbands, John T. Russell, Sr. and Virgil Fights; sons,...

Andy Morrow

Andy Morrow

April 3, 2026

Mr. Andrew "Andy" Dale Morrow, age 36, of Christiana, TN passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born in Chattanooga, TN and a 2008 graduate of Oakland High School where he pitched on the baseball team. Andy worked as a tool maintenance technician at Nissan. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and all sports especially University...

Barbara "Barbi" Yang

Barbara "Barbi" Yang

April 3, 2026

Barbara "Barbi" Yang, age 53, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bob and Barb Brannock; and best friend, Angi Turcott.

She is survived by her husband, Tout "Tee" Yang; children, Aaron Ratliff, Cassi Loomes, Andy Loomes, and Tai "Tai Tai" Yang; grandson, Brantley Ratliff; brother, Jess Risley; and beloved...

Beverly Moreland Williamson

Beverly Moreland Williamson

April 2, 2026

Beverly Moreland Williamson, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christine and Harold Moreland; brother, Tully Waldon Myers; and cousins, Jackie Muncy and Katie Prater.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Williamson; stepson, William M. Williamson, Jr. and his wife Debbie; grandchildren, Grant Williamson (Jessica), Logan Williamson...

Martha Bass Mccord

Martha Bass Mccord

April 1, 2026

Martha Bass McCord, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born in Giles County, TN to the late Elvy and Kathleen Bass. She is also preceded in death by her husband Dr. Richard McCord and her brothers, Bill Bass and David Bass.

Martha is survived by her children, Kathy (Randy) Bennett and...

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