Obituaries
Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.
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 atHickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church5209 West Jefferson PikeSmyrna, 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 Center 3045 Memorial BlvdMurfreesboro, Tennessee
IntermentEmory Cemetery Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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 6, 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 6, 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...
Ebony Covington
Nov 25, 2025
Services
Saturday, December 6, 2025Family Visitation: 1:30 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:30 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, Tennessee
IntermentMerrell Family CemeteryShelbyville, Tennessee
Ebony was born to her biological father, Edward Covington and raised by her mother and father, Thomas and Sarah McCord. She graduated from SCH High School. She left us on November 25, 2025, and went to become an angel where...
Mary Belle Swader
Nov 19, 2025
Services
Friday, November 28, 2025Lie In State: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, November 29, 2025Lie In State: 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.Family Visitation: 10:45 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atSmithFork District Association2701 Halls Hill PikeMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeMary Belle was born April 12, 1951, to the parents of John Wesley,...
Harry Davis Bailey
Nov 15, 2025
Memorial Service
Tuesday, November 25, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, Tennessee
My'Quavious Arizian Barrett
Nov 13, 2025
Memorial Service
Saturday, November 22, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeMy'Quavious "Junebug" Barrett entered the world on a blistering hot June 10, 2009, at 4:37 am, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Myegereal and Daniel. As the third of four children—and the first son—he quickly became the heartbeat of his family.He attended LaVergne...
Irvin Leonard Dawkins
Nov 10, 2025
Service
Saturday, December 6, 2025Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
A celebration of life is being held in honor of Irvin Leonard Dawkins, affectionately known as "Lenny”, a man whose presence, infectious personality, wisdom, and quiet strength touched countless lives.Born July 27, 1940, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and departed this life on November...
Infant Journee Skye Lester
Nov 10, 2025
Service
Saturday, November 22, 2025Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 448 East Burton Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee
