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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Betty Louise Lloyd Wingate
October 2, 2022
Betty Louise Lloyd Wingate of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
She was born February 9, 1936, in Cramerton, NC, the daughter of Laura Mullis Lloyd and H.A. Lloyd. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved to spend time with her family.
She and her...
Peggy Lucille Vaughn Estes
October 2, 2022
Peggy Lucille Vaughn Estes, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. A native of Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Coleman and Vera Gertrude Merritt Vaughn. Mrs. Estes was also preceded in death by her husband Don Estes and two brothers, Richmond, and Kenneth Vaughn.
Mrs....
George Wayne Frizzell
October 2, 2022
George Wayne Frizzell, age 90, passed away on October 2, 2022 in Florence, Alabama. Fondly known as "Buck" to many, he was born in Christiana, Tennessee to Clarence and Flora Fox Frizzell. George was a Korean War Veteran, having served his country in the United States Air Force. His career led him to making contributions to the space industry...
Janice Bussey
October 2, 2022
Janice S. Bussey, 82, passed away October 2, 2022, at home in Smyrna, Tennessee with family by her side. Born May 28, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois; she was the daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn (Lundvall) Johnson and loving wife of Alan L. Bussey.
Jan was named Miss Majorette in 1957 at Woodruff High School, in Peoria, Illinois...
Tina Skinner
October 1, 2022
Tina Skinner, age 61 of Murfreesboro died October 1, 2022. She was a native of Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by her father Mahlon Shaffer. She was a devoted mother.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by her children, Keith Skinner, and Ashley Keith and husband Daniel; mother, Mable Marie Fann Shaffer; grandchildren, Noah Johnson, Bristol Johnson, Kamilla...
Khampoun Thepsary
October 1, 2022
Khampoun Thepsary, age 84 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on October 1, 2022. A native of Pakse, Laos, he is survived by his wife, Houng Syharath Thepsary; children, Sisay (Alivone) Thepsary of San Diego, CA, Nouphay (Joon Kim) Thepsary of Murfreesboro, TN, Sivilay (LaColis) Robertson of Murfreesboro, TN, and Mary (Pongty) Chanthavong of Daytona Beach, FL; 12 grandchildren; brother-in-law,...
Margaret Jean Drewry
September 30, 2022
Margaret Jean Drewry, age 96, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born in Readyville, TN to the late Elmus and Loucille Alexander. She was also preceded in death by husband, Isaac Richard Drewry; brothers, John Alexander and wife Jane of Smithville, TN, Robert Alexander and wife Jean of Smithville, TN; sister, Waldean Mitchell and husband Eugene;...
Sandra Kay Jimison
September 30, 2022
Sandra Kay Jimison, age 82, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Hill and Ordonna Sanders and husband, Frank Jimison.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Scott Jimison; daughter, Lisa Crawford and her husband Gary; grandchildren, Jessica Burns and her husband Tyler, Justin Mote, Stephanie Crawford, Matthew Crawford,...
Seth Grissom
September 30, 2022
Seth Grissom, age 38 of Smyrna died Friday September 30, 2022. He was a native of Smyrna and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Grissom and Peggy Diane Grissom, one brother, Brady Grissom.
Seth was a member of Christ Community Church in Smyrna and a 2003 graduate of Smyrna High School. He attended Cumberland University...
Emma Jean Haslett
September 30, 2022
Emma Jean Haslett , age 92, was born on February 14, 1930, to the late Lee Greenberry and Allie Dosha Lowhorn in Estill Springs, Tennessee, and went to her heavenly home on September 30, 2022. Jean grew up on a farm, where they grew sugar cane and produced molasses. Some of her favorite stories to tell centered...
Patsy Ruth Highland
September 29, 2022
Patsy Ruth Highland, June 28, 1946, to September 29, 2022. Devout Christian, loving wife, treasured mother, and inspiring grandmother. Patsy Ruth Highland lived her life with elegance, generosity and unrelenting faith. She was a native of Memphis, TN and a daughter of the late William Earl and Lessie Virginia Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Joe Chambers
September 28, 2022
Joseph "Joe" Frank Chambers, 68, Founder and CEO of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022, with his family by his side.
Joe founded his first Rock & Roll/Garage band at age 14. While pursuing a record deal for his band in Nashville, he met and was befriended by producer,...
Betty J. Davidson
September 28, 2022
Betty J. Davidson, age 95 of Murfreesboro, TN died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was a native of Huntington, WV and a daughter of the late Bernie and Leona Treadway. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by her husband, John Davidson; a brother, Jack Treadway; and sisters, Ann Stone and Patsy West.
Survivors include...
James "Steve" Mcgriff
September 28, 2022
James Steven 'Steve" McGriff, age 52 of Smyrna passed away September 28, 2022. He was a native of Sparta and was preceded in death by his father, James Reynolds McGriff, grandparents, Jodie and Pauline McGriff and Clyde and Florence Randolph.
Steve was known as "The Concrete Doctor" He owned and operated his own business for over 30years....
Donald George Fischer
September 27, 2022
Donald George Fischer, age 93 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Don was born in Flint, MI on August 30, 1929, and was a son of the late George and Louise Fischer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his wife of 54 years, Joann Fischer and a granddaughter,...
Nicolas Sanhueza
September 26, 2022
Nicolas Sanhueza, age 27 of Murfreesboro died Monday September 26, 2022. He was born in Tuscon, AZ and had attended LifePoint Church Riverdale Campus, and was working for ITNOLAP Pallet & Crating, Inc. in Murfreesboro.
Everyone who met Nick was instantly drawn to his genuine and kind heart. His smile was contagious, and his awesome sense of...
Joan Jacobs
September 26, 2022
Mrs. Joan Berch Jacobs, age 86, of Antioch, TN passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Carl J. and Katharina Held Berch. Mrs. Jacobs worked as a bookkeeper for Sunbeam Bakery before retiring from Vietti Foods. Her resilient spirit kept her active around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful...
Geraldine Melton
September 25, 2022
Geraldine M. Melton age 81 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday September 25, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Benton Mullinax, and Nealie King Mullinax; brother, Thomas Brown Mullinax and sister-in-law, Jane Mullinax.
Geri is survived by her husband of 61 years, Larry Dale Melton; son, Andrew Scott...
Soth Phanyoraj
September 24, 2022
Soth Phanyoraj was a wonderful caring man as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived a full life and found enjoyment spending time with his loved ones. His generous nature, beautiful smile, and infectious laugh captivated all who knew him. His loving spirit is what will be missed the most. Soth passed in peace Saturday,...
Marie Garrett Faulkner
September 23, 2022
Marie Garrett "Peewee" Faulkner, age 69 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Born in Portsmouth, VA, but raised in Franklin, TN, she was the daughter of the late William and Odell Luckett Garrett. Mrs. Faulkner was also preceded in death by her husband Russell Faulkner and a son Rusty Faulkner.
Mrs....
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