Murfreesboro Funeral Home

09/01/2025

Wishing you all a fun and safe Labor Day!

08/29/2025

Finding the perfect song to honor mom may feel a little bit daunting. To give you a place to start as you choose the best music for her personalized funeral service, give these 10 musical tributes a listen.

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08/27/2025

Instant messages are convenient, but mailing a letter can be personal and heartfelt. Whether you have a special occasion or want to check in, click below to learn how to craft a fun letter that will make your grandkids feel special!

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08/25/2025

08/22/2025

Grieving the loss of a loved one doesn’t just affect you emotionally; it can also affect your physical health. One issue many people face is appetite loss. If you’re struggling with appetite loss while grieving your loved one, click here for 8 helpful tips that can help you cope.

Many people lose their appetite while grieving the death of a loved one. Here are a few tips to help you cope with appetite loss.

08/21/2025

Vicky Ann Ghee Obituary
Vicky Ann Ghee, age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by family.

She was born October 27, 1962, in Murfreesboro, TN to Roy and Mary Juanita Underwood Davenport.

Vicky was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, S.D. and Dorothy Maupin Scott; son, Chad Ghee; and niece, Hannah Davenport.

She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Aaron Ghee; daughters, Corrine Ivey; Amber Rogers; April (Jeremy) Kowalski; Destiny Ghee; son, Scottie Dale Ghee; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Roy “Boo” (Amanda) Davenport; Dale (Kesha) Davenport; Mike Ivey; sisters, Jenny Kay (Bart) Myers; and Robin Ivey.

Vicky loved to dance and loved her family the most. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation with the family will be held at Murfreesboro Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9am – 12pm with the service to follow at 12pm in the chapel. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery with Terry Tidwell officiating.

Family and friends will be pallbearers.

08/20/2025

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08/15/2025

In today’s world, where many of us would rather avoid the topic of death in every way, people don't realize why the funeral matters and the important role it plays in grief and healing. If you’d like to learn more about the value of having a service to meaningful honor a loved one’s life, click the link to learn about 4 reasons why the funeral matters!

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08/14/2025

John Edwin Hixson Obituary
John Edwin Hixson “Big Ed”, age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born February 7, 1933, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Newton and Lavina Hixson.

He was preceded by siblings: Paul Dwayne Hixson, Burl Hixson, Eloise Walker Matthews, Jean Upton.

He is survived by sons: Mike (Nancy) Hixson, Steve (Pam) Hixson, Eric (Debbie) Hixson, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Big Ed was a member of East Main Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN and a former member of East Ridge Church of Christ in Chattanooga, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Navy then taught school for many years. He then dabbled in many other business interests and was an avid photographer. Big Ed was a man who took great pleasure in learning and reading of all types and of all subjects throughout his life until he took his last breath.

08/14/2025

Ronald Wayne Petzak Obituary
Butch Petzak, age 85, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on August 7, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on October 30, 1939, in Ludington, Michigan where he lived a great deal of his life. Butch was a devoted husband to Carol (Lyon) and loving father to Thomas, Scott, Jeffery (Bugs) and Holly Jo.

Butch was dedicated and hardworking and had a good sense of humor. For twelve years he was the owner and operator of a grocery store that’s motto was, “You can’t beat our meat!” Butch was employed at Indian Hills Golf Club of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the past 20 plus years where he supervised staff and maintained golf carts up until the time of his death.

Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family and passions. Butch’s hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, attending mass, and doing projects around the house.

Butch is preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents Edward and Leona, in-laws Armand and Genevieve Lyon, brothers Gordon, Richard, Theodore and sisters Delores Larson, Rogene O’Brien, sister-in-law’s Edith Petzak, and Judy Lyon, brother-in-law’s Ronald Lyon, Jerry O’Brien, Bill Anderson, niece Erin Anderson and nephews David Petzak and Marc Lyon.

He is survived by his sister Joyce Bogus, sister-in-law’s Alicia Petzak, Sharon Petzak, Druscilla Lyon and Barb Lyon, brother-in-law’s Otto Larson and Dwayne Bogus, his children Thomas, Scott, Jeffery (Bugs) and Holly Jo. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren and his five great-grandchildren in addition to his large extended family, which will miss him dearly.

We find comfort in knowing that Butch’s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

A Rosary Service and Celebration of Life will be held on August 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Indian Hills Golf Club, 405 Calumet Trace, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

08/14/2025

Lawrence Bernard Rivait Obituary
Lawrence Bernard Rivait, age 96 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 25, 1928 in Windsor, Ontario to the late Henry and Lena May Demara Rivait.

Visitation with the family will be held at Murfreesboro Funeral Home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 1pm - 2pm with a Celebrtaion of Life service to follow at 2pm.