Obituaries

Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.

Lucía Sarai Vázquez de Velázquez

Lucía Sarai Vázquez de Velázquez

Oct 24, 2025

Service

Friday, October 31, 2025Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 3:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentMapleview CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeLucía Sarai Vázquez de Velázquez fue una mujer alegre, juguetona y amorosa, siempre dispuesta a brindar una palabra amable o una sonrisa a quienes la rodeaban. Hija de Petra y Luciano Vásquez, y hermana de Rosio, Jesús, Ruth y Juan...

Irving Lorraine Womack

Irving Lorraine Womack

Oct 24, 2025

Service

Sunday, November 2, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 448 East Burton Street Murfreesboro,  Tennessee 

Interment 3:15 P.M.Johnson Road  CemeteryChristiana,  Tennessee 

Bruce Malone

Bruce Malone

Oct 21, 2025

Services

Saturday,  November 8, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton Street Murfreesboro,  Tennessee 

Elmer Ray Crockett

Elmer Ray Crockett

Oct 19, 2025

Service 

Saturday,  November 1, 2025Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 448 East Burton Street Murfreesboro,  Tennessee Interment Lovvorn Cemetery Murfreesboro,  Tennessee 

Clemencia Niyokindi

Clemencia Niyokindi

Oct 12, 2025

**Arrangements will be announced at a later date**

Shirley Ann Latham

Shirley Ann Latham

Oct 11, 2025

Service

Friday, October 17, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeShirley Ann Pauline Beard Latham, the seventh child of seven children born to the late Glen Beard, Sr. and Permilia R. Beard on the 18th day of January 1949. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family...

Hattie M. Thompson

Hattie M. Thompson

Oct 1, 2025

Service

Wednesday, October 8, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, TennesseeIntermentWillow Mount CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeHattie Chunn Thompson, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 93. Born to the late Janie Blankenship Chunn and Walter Chunn. Hattie’s life was characterized by immense love, laughter, and a deep devotion to...

Betty Frances Smith

Betty Frances Smith

Sep 22, 2025

Service

Tuesday, September 30, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeInternmentLovvorn CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeBetty Frances Baxter Smith was born May 15, 1928 in Nashville, TN to Riley Baxter, Sr. and Effie Mitchell Baxter. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on September 22, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Tracie Ann Mahaffey

Tracie Ann Mahaffey

Sep 15, 2025

Services

Thursday, October 2, 2025Public Viewing: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Friday, October 3, 2025Family Visitation: 10:30 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:30 A.M.

All Services Held AtNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee

Tracie Ann Mahaffey was born on July 9, 2001 and left this earthly life on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Tracie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Frances and William Henry...

Lt. Michael Henry Baker

Lt. 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, TennesseeMichael Henry Baker was born on July 6, 1960, to the late Kathryn L. Baker and Henry S. Baker in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the baby of five children and spent his early years in California but returned to Langley Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio for...

Leona Marie Anderson

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

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, TennesseeElois Flagg was born on August 18, 1954 to Lucille and Elijah Flagg. Elois went to high school in Lake County and attended college at Dyersburg State for two years. Elois was rebaptized on April 16, 2022.

She was...

Tonya Marie Williams

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.

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

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...

Baby Ma'Kira Dior Harris

Baby Ma'Kira Dior Harris

Jul 31, 2025

Private Family Service

Danny Alan Small

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

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

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...

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