Obituaries
Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.
Michael Henry Baker
Sep 9, 2025
Service
Saturday, September 20, 2025Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atShelbyville Mills Church900 Union StreetShelbyville, Tennessee**Repass immediately after the funeral at the church**
Leona Marie Anderson
Sep 5, 2025
Service
Saturday, September 13, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M.Held atOlive Branch Church1115 Minerva DriveMurfreesboro, TennesseeLeona Marie Anderson, affectionately known as Lil Leona, Lil Bit, and Nanny, gracefully received her heavenly wings on Friday September 5, 2025 at 11:45pm.She spent that day surrounded by her loving family. Her vibrant spirit and infectious laughter remains woven into the fabric of our...
Elois Flagg
Sep 5, 2025
ServiceMonday, September 22, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M.Held atFirst Baptist Church738 East Castle StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentWoodlawn M.B. Church Cemetery364 Woodlawn RoadBrownsville, Tennessee
Tonya Marie Williams
Sep 2, 2025
Service
Monday, September 15, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atTemple of Grace1293 Church StreetChristiana, TennesseeIntermentMapleview Cemetery411 Maple StreetSmyrna, Tennessee
John D. Lyons, Sr.
Aug 31, 2025
Service
Saturday, September 6, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeJohn D. Lyons, Sr. was a lifelong welder and resident of Nashville, Tennessee, lost his battle Sunday, August 31, 2025.
John D. Lyons, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee Clark Lyons and James Walden Lyons, Sr.; four brothers, John...
Linda Elizabeth Wade
Aug 18, 2025
Services
Friday, August 22, 2025Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Saturday, August 23, 2025Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.MHeld atBradyville Road Church of Christ1265 Bradyville PikeMurfreesboro, Tennessee
IntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Linda Elizabeth Wade beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt and Grandmother affectionally known as “Granny” passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025...
Danny Alan Small
Jul 25, 2025
Celebration of Life
Thursday, July 31, 2025Gathering Time: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Celebration of Life Ceremony: 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Time of Remembrance: 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Fellowship and DinnerHeld atBeech Cumberland Church in the CLC3216 Long Hollow PikeHendersonville, TN 37037**In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beech Cumberland Church in memory of Danny Small**
Danny Alan Small was...
Weldon Thomas Moore
Jul 24, 2025
Memorial Service
Friday, August 8, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atCarmack Boulevard Church of Christ2111 Carmack BoulevardColumbia, TennesseeWatch the service live at 11:00 A.M.
Weldon Thomas Moore
Weldon Thomas Moore, affectionately known as “Tip/Tippy” passed away at the age of 90. Born August 31,1934 in Longview, Texas to the late Henry L. Moore and Rosie L. Moore. Weldon transitioned from this...
Clarence Edward Binford
Jul 9, 2025
Services
Friday, July 18, 2025Public Viewing: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, July 19, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atWebb Grove AME Church3996 Barfield Crescent RoadMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentLovvorn CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeClarence Edward Binford was born August 29, 1937, to the late Mark H. Benford, Sr. and Bertha Lawrence Benford. Clarence Edward Binford, a...
James Christopher Whittaker
Jul 1, 2025
Memorial Service
Monday, July 7, 20254:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, TennesseeJames Christopher Whittaker was born on March 7, 1977 and left this earthly life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Whittaker and Lou Faye Perry; grandmothers, Omega Brown and Katherine Robertson Allen; and grandfather, Willis Allen.
James leaves...
Linda Gail Wilson
Jun 20, 2025
Service
Tuesday, June 24, 2025Family Visitation: 10:15 A.M.Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentJohnson Road CemeteryChristiana, TennesseeLinda G. Wilson was born on July 21, 1964, to the late Cleveland R. Woods, Sr. and Queenie V. Woods. She departed from this life on June 20, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Robert,...
Thomas Jodie Bean
Jun 20, 2025
Service
Monday, June 23, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atBird Street Church of Christ428 Bird StreetShelbyville, Tennessee
IntermentHighview CemeteryLynchburg, Tennessee
Thomas Jodie Bean was born on March 24, 1947 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He left this earthly life on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Thomas attended Highview Elementary School in Lynchburg, Tennessee and graduated from Westend High School in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Shortly after...
Joe Willie Benford
Jun 6, 2025
Service
Saturday, June 21, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atWebb Grove AME Church3996 Barfield Crescent RoadMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Interment Osborne Cemetery Beach Grove, Tennessee
Gerry McClain Carney
May 23, 2025
Service
Saturday, May 31, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeGerry McClain Carney was born September 28. 1951, to the late Randall and Carrie Carney in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
He was a Deacon and Chairman at the Israelite P.B. Church. He was educated in the Rutherford County School system and a proud graduate of...
Ernestine Sanders
May 22, 2025
Graveside Service
Tuesday, May 26, 20259:00 A.M.Lovvorn Cemetery987 River Barfield RoadMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Trent Rick Smith
May 17, 2025
Service
Friday, May 30, 2025Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, May 31, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atSmithfork District Association2701 Halls Hill PikeMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeTrent Ricky Smith, 60, passed away into God’s loving arms on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center Midtown after a valiant battle...
Samantha Mary Rochelle Lanier
May 11, 2025
Service
Friday, May 23, 2025Public Viewing: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, May 24, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M,.Held atGreen Meadow Church of Christ348 Squire Hall RoadShelbyville, TennesseeIntermentMorton Lanier CemeteryShelbyville, Tennessee
Samantha Mary Rochelle Lanier, aka “Boo”, aka “Sista”, aka “Coach Sam”, was born August 27, 1976. She departed this earthly realm...
Evelina Badger
May 9, 2025
Memorial Service
Saturday, May 24, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atFaith Family Chattanooga2505 East 43rd StreetChattanooga, TN 37407Evelina Badger transitioned peacefully on a bright spring day, surrounded by the love and legacy she built throughout her life. She was known for her warmth, strength, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family and community.
She was born in Walls, Mississippi,...
Dwight Allen Spencer, Sr.
May 7, 2025
Service
Saturday, May 24, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atSand Hill Church of Christ315 Fergus RoadLaVergne, TennesseeIntermentTuesday, May 27, 20251:00 P.M.Held atMiddle TN State Veterans Cemetery7931 McCrory LaneNashville, TN 37221
Watch the service live at the link below:Mr. Dwight Spencer, Sr.'s Live Stream
Dwight Allen Spencer, Sr. was born on March 9, 1951, to the late Lewis and Lena Spencer in...
