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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Sandra Thonethongthip

Sandra Thonethongthip

September 23, 2022

Ms. Sandra Thonethongthip, age 39, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born in Clovis, NM to Bounkong and Supit Thonethongthip. She was a 2001 graduate of Riverdale High School. Sandra was a devoted mother to her children and loved spending time with them.

Sandra is survived by her mother, Supit Thonethongthip; children,...

Dora Garrett

Dora Garrett

September 23, 2022

Dora Etta Sensing Milligan Garrett, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2022, at Stones River Manor. She was born on June 21st, 1928, to parents Wylie Wilson Sensing Sr. and Sallie Virginia Gill Sensing in Charlotte, TN. Dora was a beloved member of the Highland Heights Church of Christ in Smyrna, TN. Her career included...

Oudon Don Luangrath

Oudon Don Luangrath

September 23, 2022

On behalf of Mr. Oudon Don Luangrath, the family wishes to thank you for your thoughts and respect. There will not be an english version of the obituary, but those who wish to attend the traditional Laotian Service may come for visitation on Friday, September 30th, 2022 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro,...

Joyce Appleton

Joyce Appleton

September 22, 2022

Joyce Marie Appleton, age 65 of Smyrna died Thursday September 22, 2022. She was a native of Alton, IL and was preceded in death by her parents, William A. Clayton, and Juanita Balangee Clayton; brother, William Clayton; daughter; Cassandra

Mrs. Appleton was a Christian and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived...

Douglas John Maple

Douglas John Maple

September 22, 2022

Douglas John Maple, age 72, a resident of Murfreesboro, TN since 2003, passed away on September 22, 2022. He was a member of New Vision Baptist Church.

Doug was born in Batesville, IN on April 15, 1950, to Roger Lynn Maple and Carol Jean Sophia (Schone) Maple. He graduated with honors from Batesville High School in 1968....

Edwin Earl Doran

Edwin Earl Doran

September 21, 2022

Edwin Earl "Big Earl" Doran, age 93 of Smyrna died Wednesday September 21, 2022. He was a native of Paducah KY and was preceded in death by his wife, Lavera Mae Doran. Mr. Doran was a member of the United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners.

He is survived by his...

Helen Henard

Helen Henard

September 21, 2022

Helen Gray Henard, age 90, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home in Murfreesboro. She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Wealtha Stone. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Donald Henard; sisters, Elizabeth Dyer, Pauline Coe, Ruth Allen, Lenora Mullinax; brothers, Thomas Stone, Oliver Stone, and Hugh Stone.

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Gary Thomas Grisham

Gary Thomas Grisham

September 21, 2022

Gary Thomas Grisham, age 67 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday September 21, 2022. He was a native of Fort Campbell KY and was preceded in death by his parents, James Chester Grisham and Rose Pearl Powell Grisham, brothers, James Ray Grisham, and Roy Stacey Grisham.

Mr. Grisham was retired from Dow Smith Company, Inc. Field- Operation – VP...

Donna Carter

Donna Carter

September 20, 2022

Date:  The End of an Era

Byline:  Keith Bergman

It is my exasperated duty to report that, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, just before lunch ( before lunch, Donna?!), with her typical audacity, Donna Lynn Carter (nee Strickland) has up and left us.  (The nerve, right?)  After a long life filled with laughter, generosity, and...

Linda Gayle Holder Jenkins

Linda Gayle Holder Jenkins

September 20, 2022

Linda Gayle Holder Jenkins, age 73 of Christiana, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Raymond and Annie Viola Richardson Holder. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Jenkins and a grandson, Hunter.

Linda is survived by her...

Junie Hunt Thacker

Junie Hunt Thacker

September 20, 2022

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Junie Faye Hunt Thacker aka Unis, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 70.

Junie Faye Hunt was born April 6th, 1952 in the hollers of Kentucky but lived her life in various places from Michigan, to Ohio, down to the gulf coast of Alabama and finally settling...

Francis "Frank" Ginanni

Francis "Frank" Ginanni

September 19, 2022

Francis Ralph (Frank) Ginanni, whose last intelligible words were "Screw those assholes," died on September 19, 2022 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martina Moizuk Ginanni, and older brother, Joseph. He is survived by daughters, Kathryn Scott Ginanni (Murfreesboro, TN) and Claudia Neal Ginanni (Philadelphia, PA); daughter-in-law Heather Levi (Philadelphia, PA); nephews,...

Melody Lynne Bailey

Melody Lynne Bailey

September 19, 2022

Melody Lynne Bailey, age 67 of Murfreesboro died Monday September 19, 2022. She was a native of Haslett, MI and was preceded in death by her father, Norman Shuck. Mrs. Bailey attended Blackman United Methodist Church and was retired as Dr. Saraswat's office manager. Her most proud accomplishment was being a mom, grandmother, aunt, and caring for generations of...

Marcia Lou Neeley Worley

Marcia Lou Neeley Worley

September 19, 2022

Marcia Lou Neeley Worley, age 75 of Murfreesboro passed away at her home on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio and resided in Murfreesboro for 42 years.

Marcia was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Ruth Snider Neeley of Wisconsin and sister, Suzanne Beetham of Austin, TX.

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Glen Jackson

Glen Jackson

September 18, 2022

Glen Tucker Jackson, age 33 of Murfreesboro, was called to the Lord on Sunday, September 18 th , 2022.

Glen is survived by his parents, Gary and Reba (Lee) Jackson of Murfreesboro, and his brother, Lee Fynis Jackson of Worcester, Massachusetts.  Glen also leaves behind his cherished Aunt Janet, Uncle Allen, and many beloved cousins and friends....

William D. Winfrey

William D. Winfrey

September 18, 2022

William D. Winfrey, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Mildred "Marie" Carney Winfrey; and sister, Nancy Winfrey.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Winfrey; son, Marcus Dean Winfrey; brother, James "Jimmy" Winfrey; sister, Judy Swindell; and many other family and...

James "Jim" Everette Jackson

James "Jim" Everette Jackson

September 17, 2022

James Everette "Jim" Jackson, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born October 31, 1940, in Utica, MS to the late Dampeer and Eva Grace McPherson Jackson.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rebecca "Becky" Dawson Jackson; daughters, Natascha Hudson and her husband Paul...

Jonathan Lamar Rhyne

Jonathan Lamar Rhyne

September 16, 2022

Jonathan Lamar Rhyne, age 48 of Smyrna died Friday September 16, 2022. He was born in Madison and grew up in Hendersonville.

Jonathan was 1993 graduate of Hendersonville High School. He had attended New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, and was a member of First Baptist Church Hendersonville

Jonathan is survived by his daughter, Gracie...

Kenneth Merritt

Kenneth Merritt

September 15, 2022

Kenneth R. Merritt, Jr., age 90, completed his earthly journey on September 15, 2022. Throughout his life Ken was kind, loyal, and compassionate. Ken loved his family and cherished his friends. Ken was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and the University of Richmond. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. Ken's life's work with the...

Rebecca Owen Smith

Rebecca Owen Smith

September 15, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Carolyn Owen Smith, age 71 of Woodbury, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in Wilson County, TN and resided in Cannon County all of her life and she was the daughter of the late Boyce Taylor Owen and Hildred Owen.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, John O. Smith,...

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