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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Frances Jean Dhom

Frances Jean Dhom

October 8, 2022

Frances Jean Dhom, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2022.  She was at home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Benton, Illinois and a daughter of the late William and Sophia Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean Dhom ...

Bobby James Copass, Sr.

Bobby James Copass, Sr.

October 8, 2022

Bobby James Copass, Sr., age  80 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. A native of Clay County, TN, he was the son of the late Hulen Cecil Copass, Sr. and Imogene York Copass. Mr. Copass was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Debra Kaye Ewing Copass; brother, Hulen Cecil...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

October 8, 2022

Mr. Larry Wendell Smith, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, October 8, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Chittyville, IL to the late Lemma Clarence and Velma Ruth Sherrard Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a lengthy career before retiring from what became...

Russell Clark

Russell Clark

October 7, 2022

Early morning on October 7, 2022, beloved husband, brother, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, Russell Lowell Clark, transitioned peacefully into eternity. Now standing face-to-face with his Savior, he joins heaven's chorus alongside his daughter, Lisa, and siblings who preceded him in passing.

Russ is the picture of a life well-lived in the footsteps of Christ. An exemplar of...

Candace Wilson

Candace Wilson

October 6, 2022

Candace Farmer Wilson, age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on October 6, 2022. She was born in Huntland, TN to Ray Farmer and Carolyn Cagle Farmer. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Mark Wilson; sons, Evan, Seth (Shaena), and Kyle Wilson; granddaughter, Mary Rosalie Wilson; siblings, Tim Farmer and Vicki Bauer; nieces, Julianne...

Jamie Laureen Cowley

Jamie Laureen Cowley

October 5, 2022

Jamie Laureen Cowley, age 74 of Smyrna died Wednesday October 5, 2022. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Aubrey Caldwell and Eleanor Maurine Caldwell. Mrs. Cowley was a member of Highland Heights of Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Roger Green and wife Karen, Steve...

Richard "Rick" Goss

Richard "Rick" Goss

October 5, 2022

Richard "Rick" Goss, age 66 of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022. He was a native of St. Louis MO and was preceded in death by his parent, Duree Jacob Goss and Marie Welker Dam; brother, Dutch Goss.

He was survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Janice Goss; sister, Judi Goss, sisters and brothers-in-law,...

Joseph Reeves Iii

Joseph Reeves Iii

October 5, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Scott Reeves III of Murfreesboro, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 5,

2022 after an extended illness. Joe was born in Nashville, TN to Joseph and Elizabeth Hough Reeves, who

preceded him in death.

After graduating from Taft High School in Connecticut, Joe developed his nuanced and encyclopedic...

Dr. Sarah Follis Barlow

Dr. Sarah Follis Barlow

October 4, 2022

Dr. Sarah Follis Barlow, a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro passed away on October 4, 2022. She is survived by her husband and college sweetheart of 62 years, Ed Barlow; children, Beth Wright (Aubrey) of Dallas, and Ed Barlow, Jr. (Kelly) of Murfreesboro; brother, Russ Follis (Jane) of Brentwood; sister-in-law Nora Gangl (Jerry) of Dewey, AZ; nieces and...

Donald Wayne Smotherman

Donald Wayne Smotherman

October 4, 2022

Donald Wayne Smotherman, age 79 passed away October 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Donnie was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County in the Crescent Community.

He was the son of the late Ernest and Edna Baird Smotherman. He was also preceded in death by his sister Shirley Finney.

Donnie is survived...

Mickie Haynes

Mickie Haynes

October 4, 2022

Mrs. "Mickie" Nancy Sylvia Haynes, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Frank and Julia Jones Clifton. Mrs. Haynes worked as a dental assistant until her retirement. She enjoyed collecting dolls and working with her flowers. Mrs. Haynes took care of her friends and anyone...

Mark Pirtle

Mark Pirtle

October 3, 2022

Mark A. Pirtle, a business icon who played a major role in the commercial development of Murfreesboro over the past three decades but who was known more for his engaging personality and generosity of time and money, died Monday, October 3, 2022 after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00...

Linda Cawthorne

Linda Cawthorne

October 3, 2022

Linda Cawthorne, age 79, of Hixson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 03, 2022. She was born in Courtland, Alabama to the late William Alfred and Annie Mae Moore Bowen, Sr.

A graveside service will at 1:00 pm CST, (2:00 pm EDT), on Sunday, October 16, at the O'Brien Cemetery, Christiana TN, 37037.

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Betty Louise Lloyd Wingate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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