Obituaries
Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.
Freeman Johnson
Jul 16, 2026
ServiceFriday, July 24, 2026Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atNelson and Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentMt. Ararat CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeFreeman H. Johnson was born into the union of Willis Bruce Johnson and Mattie Jane Adams Johnson on February 2, 1930, in Union City, TN.His family moved to Middle TN. when he was at a young age. They settled...
Willie Mae Beasley
Jul 1, 2026
ServicesMonday, July 6, 2026Public Viewing: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeTuesday, July 7, 2026Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atBradyville Road Church of Christ1265 Bradyville PikeMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentWednesday, July 8, 20261:00 P.M.Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery7931 McCrory LaneNashville, TennesseeWillie Mae Beasley was born on July 14, 1939, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to...
Jaela Mintz Harris
Jun 25, 2026
ServiceSunday, July 12, 2026Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atLiving Truth Christian Center102 Ridley StreetSmyrna, TennesseeA beautiful light was shockingly and tragically dimmed with the passing of Jaela Mintz on June 25, 2026. Jaela was born to Joseph Mintz and Tracy Mintz in Louisville, Kentucky on September 27, 1993. Jaela was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother–Frances Gordon...
Donald Earl Jackson
Jun 23, 2026
Mr. Donald Earl Jackson, age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Jackson.Mr. Jackson leaves behind his wife, Darcel Jackson; daughters, Nicole Jackson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Daejah Jackson of Antioch, TN; sons, Derrick Jackson and Donald Jackson, Jr., both of Gary, Indiana; also survived by his mother, Clara D....
Jackie Howard Lytle
Jun 21, 2026
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Thursday, June 25, 2026Family Visitation: 5:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 6:00 P.M.Held atCedar Grove Church528 East Main StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeOn October 27, 1950, Jackie Howard Lytle, affectionately known to some as Dr. Blue, Black Jack, or Pops, was born to the late Hattie Lillian Vaughn and Jack Lytle in Murfreesboro, TN. He was educated in the Murfreesboro school system and was a proud...
Dejuan Koshief Roberts
Jun 18, 2026
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Friday, July 3, 2026Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Ell T. Biggers
Jun 11, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, TennesseeFriday, June 19, 2026Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atBird Street Church of Christ428 Bird StreetShelbyville, TennesseeIntermentHillcrest CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeBro. Ell Taylor “Scoot” Biggers was born in Holtland, Tennessee on April 7, 1929, to the late Ollie & Willie Mae Taylor Biggers. He...
Donald Eugene Gipson
Jun 9, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026Service: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeDonald Eugene Gipson passed June 9th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy built on faith, family, hard work, and the outdoors.Donald was born to Katheryn Gipson and the late James Morgan...
Virginia Diane Springer-Alexander
Jun 1, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026Family Visitation: 6:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 7:00 P.M.Held atSand Hill Church of Christ315 Fergus RoadLaVergne, TennesseeClick link below to view the Live Stream serviceVirginia Diane Alexander-Springer's Service
Mrs. Virginia Diane Springer-Alexander, affectionately known to all as “Punkin”, peacefully departed this life at the age of 77 on Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Waters of Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee.
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Stanford Murry, Sr.
May 28, 2026
ServicesFriday, June 5, 2026Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, June 6, 2026Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atFirst Baptist Church738 East Castle StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentLovvorn CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeStanford Murry Sr. was born on April 25, 1939, in Tchula, Mississippi, to the union of Lynn Webster and Mamie Murry. He was the...
Terri Lynne Mosse
May 11, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026Family Visitation: 3:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro447 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Terri Lynne Mossé was born August 28, 1950 to David McWhirter Jr. and Eleanor Carlow McWhirter in Los Angeles, California. She passed away peacefully in the care of The Arbors at Azalea Court in Smyrna, Tennessee on May 11, 2026.
Terri graduated from...
Susie Mai Cason
May 7, 2026
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Friday, May 15, 2026Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, May 16, 2026Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atHickory Grove M.B. Church5209 W Jefferson PikeMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentHickory Grove CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeSusie Mai Cason, age 77, was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, but her home was in Smyrna, TN. She peacefully departed this life...
Carl Alford McClure
Apr 29, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentMiller CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeCarl Alford McClure, age 76, of Beech Grove, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1949, in Decatur, Alabama, to the late Barney McClure and Annie Belle Romans McClure.
Carl was a hardworking...
Novah Williams & Ahmir Williams
Apr 25, 2026
Graveside ServiceSaturday, May 9, 202610:00 A.M.Held atGaines Family CemeteryMilton, Tennessee
Carl Justin Yeargins
Mar 25, 2026
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026Lie In State: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeThursday, April 2, 2026Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeCarl Justin Yeargins was born on December 13, 1957 in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Nettie P. Malone and Calvin Jordan.
Carl...
David Curtis Latham
Mar 11, 2026
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Saturday, March 28, 2026Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNew Vision Buchanan Campus5977 Elam RoadMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeDavid Curtis Latham, known by many who loved him as “PaPa”, was born in Stuart, FL on June 12, 1942 by the union of Ruby Munch Latham and Richard “Dick” Latham. He was peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on March 11, 2026 to be...
Ray Donald Mahaffey, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
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Saturday, March 28, 2026Family Visitation: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeRay Donald Mahaffey Jr., age 57 passed away on March 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He loved his grandchildren very much; every grandchild had a nickname that he picked out.
He was preceded in death by...
Traci Joanne Benford
Feb 27, 2026
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Monday, March 16, 2026Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeTuesday, March 17, 2026Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atWebb Grove AME Church 3996 Barfield Crescent RoadMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentOsborne CemeteryBeech Grove, Tennessee
