Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Cathy Jeanene Crisp
October 22, 2026
Cathy Jeanene Crisp, age 68, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born on April 25, 1958, in McComb, Mississippi, Cathy was the daughter of the late John Floyd Boren and Helen Jeanene Jones Boren.
Cathy dedicated her professional life to serving others as a legal secretary, a role in which she demonstrated meticulous care and dedication. Outside...
Betty Ruth Walls Davis
October 21, 2026
Betty Ruth Walls Davis, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A native of the Rucker community in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hencil Walls, Sr. and Bessie Mae Dickson Walls. Mrs. Davis was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Davis; brothers, Elmer Walls, and Hencil Walls, Jr.; and...
Frankie Eubanks
October 21, 2026
Mrs. Frankie Ann Eubanks, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 21, 2026 with her children by her side. She was born in Flowery Branch, GA to the late Orion and Stella Wigington Philyaw. Mrs. Eubanks grew up and graduated high school in Tate, GA. She went to business school in Atlanta, GA...
Janet Caffey
October 19, 2026
Janet Marie Medlock Caffey closed her eyes for the last time on earth and immediately opened them in eternity with her Jesus on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was 79, born and raised in Murfreesboro, and was proud to be part of the Central High School class of 1965.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Edward...
Arieanna Glennon
October 19, 2026
Arieanna Glennon, age 82, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 27, 1944, Arieanna grew up in North Nashville, where she made many wonderful lifelong friends. It was at Elizabeth Park where she met her husband Robert "Bob" Glennon, with whom she shared several motorcycle rides, a few harrowing adventures, and a lifetime...
Janice Goss
October 19, 2026
Janice Goss, age 76 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, October 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro and was a daughter of the late Raymond Alexander Young and Gracie Mae Porterfield Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Rick” Goss.
Survivors include her siblings, Shelby Dean Gossage, Betty...
Tommy Oakley
October 18, 2026
Thomas Wayne “Tommy” Oakley, age 79 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was a native of Dixon, Kentucky and was a son of the late Illof Ray Oakley and Geneva Byrum Oakley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Ray Oakley and his brother, James Robert Oakley.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary...
Tamela Joan Strony
October 18, 2026
Mrs. Tamela Joan Elliott Strony, age 64, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on July 7, 1962, in Rochester, Minnesota to Virgil Roger Elliott and Mildred Ann Waadevig Elliott. Tamela grew up in Rochester, where she attended Mayo High School, graduating as a proud member of the class of 1980....
Ann Nora Youree Parsons
October 18, 2026
Ann Nora Youree Parsons passed away on October 18, 2026. She lived a beautiful life for 101 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family and friends were the most important part of her life. Along with her husband, Myers Parsons Sr., she managed her home and helped with her husband’s cattle business, while raising...
Sara Davis Maloney
October 18, 2026
Sara Davis Maloney, age 99, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. A native of Cookeville, TN, she was the daughter of Oscar W. Davis and Bertha Lewis Davis. Mrs. Maloney was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Maloney; husband, David Maloney; grandson, Wesley Chavis; brother, Arnold Davis; and sisters, Eva Alford and Bobbie Martin.
Mrs....
Dr. Gary Lemmons
October 18, 2026
Dr. Gary Dale Lemmons, age 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2026 after battling dementia for more than seven years. He was born in Tullahoma, TN to the late Rev. James W. and Geneva Matthews Lemmons.
Dr. Lemmons was educated in the Coffee County and Tullahoma City School Systems, graduating from high school in 1967. He furthered his education receiving...
Emmalyn Snavely Dillon
October 17, 2026
Emmalyn "Em" Snavely Dillon, age 78 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on October 17, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1948, to the late Paul Maynard Phillips and Margorie Taylor Phillips Keyt. Em was a 1966 graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School and Ray Reed's School of Cosmetology. She was a former member of Hillview Baptist Church and currently...
Veva Lynne Dalton
October 16, 2026
Mrs. Veva Lynne Dalton, age 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. Veva was born in Mason, West Virgina on December 6, 1944, to James August Hussell and Veva Marie Capehart Hussell.
Mrs. Dalton worked in the field of law enforcement as a Corrections Officer with the Broward County Sherrif’s Department in Florida. It was there that...
Patricia Ann Brewington
October 15, 2026
Patricia Ann Brewington, age 82, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Denton and Jessie McMahan.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Brewington; daughters, Robin Turner (Michael), Sherry Mathis (Jody), and Tina Walker (Matt); grandchildren, Cody Woodlee (Lacey), Abbie Woodlee, Ben Turner, Bailey Grandstaff (Dakota), Cole Walker (Rachel), and John Mathis; great grandchildren,...
Margaret Juanita Montgomery
October 15, 2026
Margaret Juanita Montgomery, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Lena West; husband, Raymond Montgomery; daughter, Julia Montgomery; and son in law, Eddie Bowman.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Bowman; son, Ronald Montgomery (Rita); grandchildren, Nick Harrell (Tabetha), Brooke Bowman, Lindsey Ekstrand...
Lynette "Luella" Meyers
October 14, 2026
Lynette (Luella) Meyers, age 86, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A native of Crown Point, Indiana, Lynette lived a life filled with love, kindness, faith, and a deep devotion to her family and the many children whose lives she touched throughout her remarkable career as an educator.
Lynette was a devoted wife to her beloved...
Sandra Elizabeth Barker
October 13, 2026
Sandra Elizabeth Barker, age 81 of Smyrna passed away Tuesday October 13, 2026, at her home. She was born in Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Tankersley Hartman, Sr., and Lois Vera Foster Hartman.
Mrs. Barker was retired from Whirlpool in La Vergne and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband...
Raymond Lamar Paul
October 12, 2026
Raymond Lamar Paul, age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on December 28, 1958, in Americus, Georgia, Raymond lived a life defined by his love for family, his servant’s heart, and his unwavering willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Lamar Paul and Barbara...
Norma E. Holden
October 12, 2026
Norma E. Holden, age 88, of Murfreesboro passed away October 12, 2026. She was a native of Oil Trough, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Holden; parents, Oscar William Harvey and Beatrice Addline Morris Harvey; brothers, Carthel Harvey, Charles Harvey, Wayne Harvey, Jerry Harvey, Marshal Harvey; sisters, Berna Dean Ridge, and Udell Turner.
Mrs. Holden was...
Emily Frances Austin
October 11, 2026
Emily Frances Young Austin, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity, a deep love for nature, and a generous spirit that touched lives both locally and across the globe.
For 61 beautiful years, Emily was married to the love of her life, Jim. Their incredible milestone and unwavering devotion to one...
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