Obituaries
Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.
Traci Joanne Benford
Feb 27, 2026
Service
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
Jackie Roberts
Feb 21, 2026
Service
Friday, February 27, 2026Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentMonday, March 2, 20262:00 P.M.Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery7931 McCrory LaneNashville, TennesseeToday, we gather to honor and remember Jackie Roberts, born on December 10, 1942, in Athens, Tennessee to Theodore Roosevelt and Hattie Mae McKenzie Roberts. Jackie’s soul peacefully went home to...
Clinton Mack Cunningham
Feb 15, 2026
Service
Saturday, February 28, 2026Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atGalilee Primitive Baptist Church917 Sevier StreetShelbyville, Tennessee
The world was blessed with Clinton Cunningham on February 22, 1954 in Marks Mississippi, to the loving parents, Lucille and M.C. Cunningham, whom both preceded him in death. Clinton was the third sibling out of seven.
Clinton received his wings on February 15, 2026.
Clinton received...
Mary Ann Jones
Feb 7, 2026
Memorial Service
Tuesday, February 17, 202612:00 NoonHeld atPayne Chapel AME Church212 Niell AvenueNashville, Tennessee
Mary Ann Verge Jones was born on December 4th, 1970 in Murfreesboro, TN to Alberta Leath Verge & O.Z. Verge Sr, in from Murfreesboro, TN.
Mary was active in her youth, she loved to dance, sing, hangout with friends, and hand out "butt whoopins" on the basketball court! She...
Mavila Ines Gilbert
Feb 7, 2026
Service
Monday, February 16, 2026Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atLaVergne Church of Christ244 Old Nashville HwyLaVergne, TennesseeIntermentMapleview CemeterySmyrna, TennesseeMavila Ines (Vera) Gilbert, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1945, in Lima, Peru, to the late Simón and Sara Vera.
Mavila moved to the United...
George Ett Walker
Jan 19, 2026
Graveside Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026Service: 11:00 A.M.Lloyd Cemetery1045 Co. Rd. 94Bridgeport, Alabama
Dora Nell Freeman
Jan 12, 2026
Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026Lie In State: 11:00 A.M.Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atBelievers Faith Fellowship 1293 Church StreetChristiana, Tennessee
IntermentJohnson Road Cemetery Christiana, Tennessee
Mary Christine Rankins Marable
Jan 9, 2026
Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026Memorial Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atPath of Life Church816 North Church StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Betty Lue Cooper
Jan 7, 2026
ServiceTuesday, January 20, 2026Lie In State: 12:00 NoonFamily Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atFamily Worship Center3045 Memorial BlvdMurfreesboro, Tennessee
IntermentEmory CemeteryMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Mother Betty Lue Cooper was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on February 22nd, 1941, to the union of the late William Clifford Fletcher, Sr. and the late Sue Avent Fletcher who preceded her in their transition.
On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026,...
Oma Jean Nunn Brown
Jan 7, 2026
Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atUnion Baptist Church2200 Smith StreetFt. Wayne, Indiana 46803
Oma Jean (Rodgers) Nunn Brown was born on January 28, 1933, in Bryceland, Louisiana. She peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted Christian, Oma lived her life grounded in faith, kindness, and service. Her love...
Linda Faye Webster
Dec 17, 2025
Service
Saturday, December 27, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service 11:00 A.M.Held atGreater Love Kingdom Building Church320 East Campbell RoadMadison, TennesseeLinda Fay Webster was born on May 6, 1950 to the late Hattie Mae Webster and Isaiah Webster in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She received her education in Nashville, Tennessee and finished at Pearl High School. Linda accepted Christ at an early age...
Rev. Richard Earl Stewart
Dec 16, 2025
Service
Sunday, December 21, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Omega Service: 2:30 P.M.Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M.Held atClark Memorial U.M. Church1014 14th Avenue NorthNashville, TennesseeIntermentTuesday, December 23, 202510:00 A.M.Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery7931 McCroy LaneNashville, TennesseeRev. Richard Earl Stewart was born on September 23, 1932, just days after a tornado blew through the tiny town of Angleton, Texas. He was the 7th child and...
Henry B. Nelson
Dec 15, 2025
Service
Monday, December 29, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Dale Ransom Strickland
Dec 13, 2025
Services
Sunday, December 21, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeMonday, December 22, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Omega Service: 10:45 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atFirst Baptist Church738 East Castle StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentMt. Pleasant CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeLive stream will be available at10:45am on Monday, December 22ndDale Strickland's Funeral Service
Dale Ransom Strickland was born on September 10,...
Johnithen Lee Martin
Dec 6, 2025
Service
Friday, December 19, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentSand Hill CemeteryLa Vergne, TennesseeJohnithen Lee Martin was born on May 14, 1981 and left this earthly life on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Johnithen leaves behind his loving mother, Mai Katherine Akins; father, John Gooch; son, Johntavious Martin along with four other children;...
William Sneed, Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Service
Wednesday, January 14, 2026Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atOlive Branch Church1115 Minerva DriveMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeWilliam Sneed, Jr. was born December 5, 1955 to the late William Sneed, Sr. and Mary Louise Sneed in Murfreesboro, TN. William passed away at the age of 70 on Saturday, December 5, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. William was educated in the...
Carrie Carney
Dec 3, 2025
Memorial Service
Saturday, December 20, 2025Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Memorial Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 448 East Burton Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Brenda Dennison King
Dec 1, 2025
Service
Thursday, December 11, 2025Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral: 2:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentLovvorn CemeteryMurfreesboro, Tennessee
A Time To Be BornBrenda Dennison King was born on October 31, 1948, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to her mother Rosetta Dennison Holmes and stepfather Timothy Holms.
A Time To PlantBrenda was educated in the public school system of St. Petersburg, Florida and...
