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Donald George Fischer

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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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