Murfreesboro Funeral Home

25/07/2025

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that’s not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it’s changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

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25/07/2025

Kevin Oustin Thompson Obituary
Kevin Oustin Thompson, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend passed away in the early hours of Saturday, Jun. 28th, 2025. He was 34 years old. Kevin fought an arduous battle against stage 4 esophageal cancer for the past eight months.

He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Perry and Mary Thompson of North Judson, Indiana. He leaves behind his wife, Chelsea Gray and son Tanner Leasel Gray. Kevin is also survived by his mother; Lora Thompson Hall (Shawn); his brother Dakota Jessen; his sister Kaylee Hall; and many family members and friends.

After much chatting, a New Year’s spark brought Kevin and Chelsea Gray of Murfreesboro together. After a couple years of dating, they married on the beach in Florida on July 11, 2022. He was a loving husband and wonderful and attentive father to Tanner Leasel Gray. Always with Tanner by his side, Kevin could be found fixing some electrical gadget or playing a game. Kevin enjoyed traveling on cruises and going to Disney. He was quite the foodie, and loved a good steak. He loved all things automotive, electronics, gaming, and Disney.

Kevin was born February 4th, 1991 in Laporte Indiana., to Lora Thompson Hall (Shawn). Kevin’s early years were spent in North Judson, Indiana followed by high school years in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

He worked as a Maintenance Planner at Pepsi in Nashville.

He is truly missed by all his loved ones and by those who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 1 pm at Murfreesboro Funeral Home.

“We don’t mourn without hope—we celebrate with joy.”

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

– 2 Timothy 4:7

25/07/2025

William Charles Cartwright Obituary
William Cartwright was born to James and Clothea Cartwright in Highland Park, Michigan in the year of our lord 1955. He stood as the second eldest of five children. After his father passed, William took on the role of the protector of his home, giver of wisdom and a gentle giant.

Using his impressive perseverance, he would clear a field to repair a single root or disassemble a car to clean a single rug. His generosity knew no bounds. Life had taught him to work without tiring, move without straining and live without containment. An angel of both strength and size, William would use his gifts to assist others as only he could. Never asking for much in return, holding himself to the highest standards in both his professional and personal life. Where others would look at the size of a job and become weak, William would confidently tackle the work, without so much as a sigh. He never feared labor.

He spoke his mind, giving the truth as he saw fit. His strength hid his softer nature, as anyone who spent time with him will tell you. In his tired hours he could talk the night away with stories of his travels, and adventures. His life was simple. Get up early, find work, come home late, repeat. Never one to take a handout, this gentle giant taught through example the value of a job well done. As the sun sets on this mountain of a man, we take comfort in the knowing he will sit at the table with his father James, mother Clothea, brother Luther and sister Lynetta, captivating them with his stories of his adventures and the tales of a rich life lived well.

He is survived by his sister, Charlotte, brother, Leonard, his sister-in-law Patricia and a host of nieces and nephews.

We Love You William. May you finally rest in peace.


Events
Celebration of Life
Saturday, August 2, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Murfreesboro Funeral Home

145 Innsbrooke Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

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04/07/2025

The 4th of July is all about remembering the past and celebrating the incredible freedoms we enjoy today. With that in mind, take a few minutes to learn more about Deborah Sampson, a strong Revolutionary Era woman who became the only woman to receive a military pension for service during the Revolutionary War!

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