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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Kitty-Lynn Chandler Holt

Kitty-Lynn Chandler Holt

March 6, 2023

Kitty-Lynn Chandler Holt passed away March 6th at 3:15PM after battling Alzheimer's and Parkinson's for more than seven years.

Kitty is survived by her husband, Phil Holt of Murfreesboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Tyson and John Lannon of Raleigh, NC; her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Chandler, Kyra and Charlie Holt of Longmont Colorado; her mother-in-law, Frances Holt...

Darrell Cropper

Darrell Cropper

March 5, 2023

Kenneth Cropper, age 78, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Lilly Cropper; son, Michael Cropper; and sister, Merle-Dean Flora.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cropper; children, Sherry O'Neal and her husband Ross, Delores Derr and her husband John, Kelly Sweet and his wife Candice; grandchildren,...

Mr. Bounmy Phomkasen

Mr. Bounmy Phomkasen

March 4, 2023

Mr. Bounmy Phomkasen, age 92, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amphone Dethliphichonghak and son, Thongsay Dethliphichonghak.

He is survived by his daughters, Thongdam Rajvong (Aaron), Sy Casey (Tim), and Sonh Phoumkasenh (Dane Kyle); several grandchildren; sisters, Bouasy Phoumkasenh and Nith Sirsourath; and many other family and friends.

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Donald Wesley Oswalt, Sr.

Donald Wesley Oswalt, Sr.

March 4, 2023

Donald (Bubba) Wesley Oswalt Sr.,97 died peacefully on March 4, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was defined by his deep faith and love for the outdoors. His faith and love for the Lord showed in all walks of his life. Born on October 26, 1925, in Memphis as the oldest child to Mr. and Mrs. Donald White Oswalt. Donald...

Odill "Dee" Mobley

Odill "Dee" Mobley

March 3, 2023

Odill  "Dee" Hemba Mobley, age 94 or Murfreesboro formerly of Tullahoma died Friday March 3, 2023. She was a native of Lumberton MS and was preceded in death by husband, James Edward Mobley; two sons, Russell Wayne Mobley and Gary Randall Mobley; parents, William Marvin Hemba, and  Odessa Susan Williamson.

Mrs. Mobley was a member of First...

Nelson Smotherman

Nelson Smotherman

March 3, 2023

Cecil Nelson Smotherman, Jr. peacefully passed from this world on March 3, 2023 at age 89.  A native of Murfreesboro, he was the son of the late Cecil Smotherman, Sr. and Elizabeth Ferrell Smotherman.

He was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1954. Nelson proudly served in the United States Army. His career was with...

Cathey Pressley

Cathey Pressley

March 3, 2023

In loving memory of Cathey "Kiki" Simmons Pressley of Manchester, beloved mother of Amanda, Dustin, Savanna, Mykaela, and Mikey; loving grandmother to Dylan, Jayden, Maycee, James, Rosezada, Cheyna, Georgia, Lazarus, Eli, Jax, Lylla, and Cresslin.

Her strong faith in God was a shining example to all who knew her. She was a creative, kind, and loving person...

Beatrice "Tootie" Bowman Barrett

Beatrice "Tootie" Bowman Barrett

March 3, 2023

Beatrice "Tootie" Bowman Barrett, age 95 of Christiana passed away at NHC Murfreesboro on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was a native of Rutherford County but was born in Celina, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles Lawrence Barrett, Jr; her parents, Bedford and Sara "Sally" Bowman; daughter, Kat Hockett; son in law,...

Barbara Jean Luttrell Hicks

Barbara Jean Luttrell Hicks

March 3, 2023

Barbara Jean Luttrell Hicks, age, 79 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Born in Columbia, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Luttrell, Sr., and Ruth Davis Luttrell. Mrs. Hicks was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Luttrell, Jr., Billy Ray, James Lee, Jerry Wayne, John Harold, and David Stanton...

Bob Murfree

Bob Murfree

March 3, 2023

Robert "Bob" Bell Murfree, known as "Brother" by his friends, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 3, 2023, his 75th birthday. He was born in Rutherford County, TN, to the late Dr. Matthias Brickell Murfree, Jr., and Mary Kathryn Bell Murfree.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50...

Carole Jones Logan

Carole Jones Logan

March 3, 2023

Carole Jones Logan, age, 81 of Smyrna, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2023. A native of Estill Springs, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Levinia Elizabeth Medley Jones. Mrs. Logan was also preceded in death by her brothers, Corky, and Pete Jones, and a son-in-law,...

Betty Gerlach

Betty Gerlach

March 2, 2023

Betty Chambers Gerlach, age 89 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro with family at her side. She was a native of Covington, Kentucky and the daughter of the late John Smith Chambers and Marjorie Katherine Colson Chambers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Gerlach, and a granddaughter, Kailee...

Emalyn Pinkerton

Emalyn Pinkerton

March 2, 2023

Emalyn J. Pinkerton, age 98 of Rockvale, Tennessee died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Stones River Manor surrounded by her family. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Grady Jackson and Ida Jeanette Holt Jackson. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Clay "Scoot" Pinkerton and Nathaniel "Nat" Pinkerton; a sister,...

Troy Allen Festervand

Troy Allen Festervand

March 2, 2023

Dr. Troy Allen Festervand, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. A native of Vivian, LA, he was the son of the late C. M. and Melba Helen Westbook Festervand.

Troy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Lee Festervand; children, Kelley Nihill and her husband Mike of...

Teresa Richardson

Teresa Richardson

March 1, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Howard Garrett Richardson, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN passed from this earth on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and enjoyed the ultimate birthday celebration as she walked into Jesus' arms fully healed.

Mrs. Richardson was born in Lebanon, TN to the late...

Ted Fix Ii

Ted Fix Ii

February 28, 2023

Theodore (Ted) Paul Fix II passed away on February 28, 2023. He was born in Ansonia, CT on January 15, 1929. Shortly after, his family moved to Maplewood, NJ where he spent his early years and graduated from Columbia High School. He then enrolled at North Carolina State University where he earned a degree in textiles in 1951. While...

James Alge Pentecost

James Alge Pentecost

February 27, 2023

James Pentecost, age 72, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, February 27th, 2023. He was born on June 25th, 1950 in Nashville, TN. Throughout his life, James worked as a tow motor driver and later as a maintenance man for Arbys. He was a nondenominational Christian. He leaves behind his daughter, Shannon Biggs of Smyrna, TN; his granddaughter, Kayla...

Tina Diane Duke

Tina Diane Duke

February 27, 2023

Tina Diane Duke, age, 40 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of Henry Asbury Duke, Jr. and the late Lisa Duke Dover. Tina was also preceded in death by her daughters, Elliana and Samantha Moss, and brother, Johnathon Hickman.

Tina is survived...

Peggy Whitworth

Peggy Whitworth

February 27, 2023

Peggy Whitworth, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away at home on February 27, 2023. She was born in Rutherford County to the late Frank Edmonds and Mora Sanford Edmonds. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gentry Whitworth, Sr.; son, Thomas Gentry Whitworth, Jr., brother, Vernon Edmonds; and sister Dorothy Gilliland....

Robert Gunther Carney

Robert Gunther Carney

February 26, 2023

Robert Gunther Carney, age 65 of Murfreesboro died Sunday February 26, 2023. He was a native of Germany and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Carney; brother; Bengt Holger Zernicke.

Robert was an Air Force Veteran and retired from Robi Sales.

He is survived by his mothers, Karin Hall  and husband Calvin...

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