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Bayle Ryan

Bayle Ryan

November 18, 2022

Mr. Francis "Bayle" Ryan, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late Francis Joseph and Ivy Beatrice Emma Martin Ryan. Bayle earned his bachelor's degree from New York University. He worked in sales for many years and helped guide several businesses out from financial hardship. Bayle...

Kevin Mitchell Garrett

Kevin Mitchell Garrett

November 18, 2022

Kevin Mitchell Garrett, age 38 of Murfreesboro died Friday November 18, 2022. He was born in Rutherford County and was a graduate of Oakland High School. Kevin had worked many jobs in construction.

He is preceded in death by his father Randy Garrett and two brothers, Matthew Lee Garrett  and Michael Troy Garrett.

Kevin is...

Somphouvang Souvannaseng

Somphouvang Souvannaseng

November 18, 2022

Somphouvang Souvannaseng, age 54 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on November 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Somphavanh Souvannaseng.

Somphouvang is survived by his mother, Chine Souvannaseng; brother, Somphouvone Souvannaseng and wife Nana; and sister, Somphouvieng Bouttavong and husband Mana.

Visitation with the Souvannaseng family will be Friday, November 25, 2022...

Wanda Miller

Wanda Miller

November 17, 2022

Wanda Lee Miller, age 56 of Bell Buckle formerly of Smyrna died Thursday November 17, 2022. She was a native of Rutherford Co. and was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Hall Miller, and Dorothy Louise Miller. Mrs. Miller was a devoted homemaker.

She is survived by her brother, Randy Miller, and Tiwana Victory; sister, Patricia...

Edward Glynn Vanhuss

Edward Glynn Vanhuss

November 17, 2022

Edward Glynn VanHuss, age 73 of Murfreesboro died Thursday November 17, 2022. He was born in Fayetteville NC. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Carl William VanHuss and Evelyn Katherine Cromeens; brother Larry VanHuss, and sister, Janice Haines.

Mr. VanHuss was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Air...

Kathryn Ann Ford

Kathryn Ann Ford

November 17, 2022

Kathryn Ann Ford, age 77 of Smyrna, TN died Thursday November 17, 2022. Ann was born in Hokes Bluff, AL and grew up in Springville, AL. She lived most of her life in Nashville and later years in Smyrna.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon McWhirter, parents, William Brandon Ford and Ruby Everett Ford,...

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...

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