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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Rev. Dr. F. Murray Mathis

Rev. Dr. F. Murray Mathis

November 17, 2022

Rev. Dr. F. Murray Mathis , age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to meet his Lord and Savior, his beloved wife Loretta and daughter Esther on Thursday, November 17, 2022. A native of Rossville, GA, he was the son of the late Lee and Florence Estell Pitts Mathis. Dr Mathis was also preceded in death by his...

Danny Lee Parker

Danny Lee Parker

November 16, 2022

Danny Lee Parker, age 63 of LaVergne, TN, passed from this life into the nest, peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, with his beloved wife Regina of 22 years by his side. Danny is best remembered as a man who loved his wife, his sons, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Danny was a beloved family man, friend, avid...

Priscilla Dean Northcutt

Priscilla Dean Northcutt

November 15, 2022

Priscilla Dean Northcutt, age 81 of Murfreesboro formerly of Blue Springs MO died Tuesday November 15, 2022.  She was a native of Flora, IL and was preceded in death by her husband, William Northcutt, daughter, Keri Penrod, parents, William Frank Wood and Maxine Haycock Wood; sister, Pamela Tungate and brother in law, Randy Tungate.

Mrs. Northcutt graduated...

Leslie "Les" Lloyd Wilson

Leslie "Les" Lloyd Wilson

November 15, 2022

Leslie "Les" Lloyd Wilson , age 90 of Smyrna, he was a native of Portsmith OH and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Wilson and Catherine Cooper Wilson, children, Michael Ray Wilson, and Becky Sue Rollins.

Mr. Wilson was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church and was retired from the Coal &...

Mary Jane Lanehart

Mary Jane Lanehart

November 14, 2022

Mary Jane White Lanehart, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Monday November 14, 2022. She was a native of West Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Dingess White and Opie White; aunt, Mary Dingess Tabor Perry.

Mrs. Lanehart was a teacher in Logan County West Virginia for over 40 years. After moving to Murfreesboro,...

Holly Marie Sain-Pearson

Holly Marie Sain-Pearson

November 14, 2022

Holly Marie Sain-Pearson, age 50 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on November 14, 2022. She is survived by her husband, James Christian Pearson; children, James Zachary Pearson, Madison Lee Pearson, and beloved dog Hank; parents, Sonia Christian Sain and David Russell Sain (Karen); sister, Jessica Sain Leech and husband Jeffrey; and nieces and nephew, Mylan Elizabeth Leech, Austin Marie...

Brenda Duncan Jordan

Brenda Duncan Jordan

November 14, 2022

Brenda Duncan Jordan, age 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully on November 13 th , 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Brenda grew up in Dickson and Nashville, lived in Franklin for over 40 years, and lived in Smyrna for the last 4 years with her...

John "Mitch" Gilley, Sr.

John "Mitch" Gilley, Sr.

November 13, 2022

John Mitchum Gilley, Sr. was born to the late John William Gilley and Virginia Lorene Pitts on November 13, 1953. Mitch as he was known by family and friends was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Mitch began his career at Parthenon Metal Works in 1977. He was blessed to have gained numerous friends during his employment there. He...

Helen Weidhaas

Helen Weidhaas

November 11, 2022

Helen Mills Weidhaas died on November 11, 2022 at her home in Murfreesboro, TN. Helen was born on September 21, 1931 in East Windsor, NY to Wesley and Mary Sterling Mills; she was the eldest of 10 children. She graduated from Afton Central High School in Afton, NY and then attended Ridley Secretarial School in Binghamton, NY.  Her first...

Judith "Suzy" Ann Brown

Judith "Suzy" Ann Brown

November 11, 2022

Judith Ann" Suzy" Brown of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on November 11, 2022. She was 67 years old. Born September 14, 1955, in Detroit, MI., her family migrated to Nicholasville, KY where she lived her younger years before settling in Florida in 1983. There she met and married the love of her life, John Brown, in 1986. Always one...

Jeffry Welsh

Jeffry Welsh

November 10, 2022

On Thursday, November 10, Jeffrey Plummer Welsh was called home at the age of 68. We have lost a great husband, brother, stepfather, and friend.

Jeffrey Plummer Welsh was born on November 3, 1954 to Walter William and Catharine Welsh affectionately remembered as 'Wonderful Walter and 'Catharine the Great'. He was the beloved youngest of four siblings...

Shelby Harper

Shelby Harper

November 10, 2022

Shelby Harper, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Jackson died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at NHC Healthcare, Murfreesboro.  Shelby was born September 20, 1936 to Bertha (Hooten) and Daniel Roy King of Bemis, TN.  She was a 1954 graduate of J.B. Young High School and was of The Church of Christ faith.  She had worked at various jobs...

David Wooldridge

David Wooldridge

November 10, 2022

Mr. David William Wooldridge, age 51, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Winter Haven, FL to Jesse William and Carolyn Powell Wooldridge. David was a 1989 graduate of Middle Tennessee Christian School where he was involved in basketball, baseball, and golf. He loved music and played the guitar....

Timothy Andrew Minerd

Timothy Andrew Minerd

November 9, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Timothy Andrew Minerd, age 48 of Tullahoma, Tennessee. He passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family.

Tim was born on January 22, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mike Minerd and Mary Giuliani who survives him. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death...

Charles Lambert, Sr.

Charles Lambert, Sr.

November 9, 2022

Charles Edward Lambert, Sr., age 80, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Effie Mae Lambert; wife, Peggy Lambert; children, Charles Lambert, Jr., Glen Lambert, Mary "Bonnie" Henderson; and a grandson, Christopher Lambert.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Steve Henderson, Jeremy Henderson, Glen Lambert II, Cody Lambert,...

Oi Wa Chan

Oi Wa Chan

November 9, 2022

Mrs. Oi Wa Chan, age 53, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born in China to the late Yi Mu Chan and Zhu Ying Zhang. Mrs. Chan was an account manager for a local restaurant. She was very kind and thoughtful of others. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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Gaylon Crocker

Gaylon Crocker

November 9, 2022

Gaylon Crocker, age 73 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was a native of McKenzie, Tennessee and a son of the late Connie Lee and Monnie Ruth Roberts Crocker.

Survivors include two daughters and a...

Lois Sanders Wood

Lois Sanders Wood

November 5, 2022

Lois Sanders Wood, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 5, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Odell and Lena Davenport Sanders. Mrs. Wood was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jack Raymond Wood, a brother,...

Bobby Wade Smith, Jr.

Bobby Wade Smith, Jr.

November 5, 2022

Bobby Wade Smith, Jr., age 64 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 5, 2022. He was a born in Woodbury and lifelong resident of Rutherford Co. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Wade Smith, Sr., and brother Anthony Smith.

Mr. Smith retired from Better Built Aluminum in Smyrna.

He is survived by his...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

November 4, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Jean Thompson, age 85, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born in Murfreesboro to the late Robert and Mildred Allman. Mrs. Thompson played the organ and piano at Temple Baptist Church. She was also a painter and member of the Murfreesboro Art League. Mrs. Thompson worked in quality control for Chromolox before...

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