Obituaries

Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

William Ray "Bill" Carey, Sr.

William Ray "Bill" Carey, Sr.

June 27, 2022

William Ray Carey Sr, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with our Lord on Monday afternoon, June 27 surrounded by family.

A native of Harrodsburg, KY, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Everett Carey and Gertie Mae Yates; his brothers, John Carey and James H. Carey; one sister, Lula Frances Carey-Alford, and...

Kathy Minger

Kathy Minger

June 27, 2022

Mrs. Kathryn "Kathy" Minger, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late Frederick H. and Emma Marguerite Bowland Minger. Mrs. Minger attended MTSU and Memphis State. She was a fan of Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. She had the opportunity to meet both of them on several...

Helen Virginia Miller

Helen Virginia Miller

June 25, 2022

Helen Virginia Miller, age 97, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. A native of Cedar Grove, WV, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Allie R. Higginbotham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Miller; three sisters, Sadie Estep, Arlene Smith, and Pauline Joachim; one...

Ellen Louise Farrar

Ellen Louise Farrar

June 22, 2022

Ellen Louise Farrar, age 84 of Smyrna, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was a native of Franklin, TN and a daughter of the late John Will Robinson and Emogene Hill Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, William and Clyde Robinson, Kathleen Geasley, Annie Stem, Freeland Robinson, Esther Byrd, Roberta Williams,...

Edna Kathyrn Wagner

Edna Kathyrn Wagner

June 21, 2022

Edna Kathyrn Wagner, age 99, just six months from her 100 th birthday, of Nashville, TN, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was a native of Nashville, TN, and was the daughter of the late, Virginia Brown – Williams and John Currin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Wagner of...

Wilma Ruth Smotherman

Wilma Ruth Smotherman

June 21, 2022

Wilma Ruth Warren Smotherman, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after an extended illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Edward E. Smotherman.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank Edward and Hester Lee Campbell Warren; her brothers, Paul Warren, Jack...

Larry Stoltz

Larry Stoltz

June 20, 2022

Mr. Larry Dale Stoltz, age 69, of Lascassas, TN passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Richard C. and Barbara Jean Strobridge Stoltz. Mr. Stoltz retired as a superintendent for Charter Construction after having been in the industry for over 50 years. He was very handy around the house building and...

Janis Rae Swaby

Janis Rae Swaby

June 20, 2022

Janis Rae Swaby, age 67, passed away, Monday June 20, 2022. She was born October 8, 1954 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Ethel Marie Ervin; Father, Charles Robert Ervin; and brother, Robert Jr.

She is survived by 3 children: Jason (Mandy) Hall, Anthony Cain (Lena) Hall, Robert (Kylie) Swaby and...

Walter Earl Anderton, Jr.

Walter Earl Anderton, Jr.

June 17, 2022

Walter Earl Anderton, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Murfreesboro, TN on June 17 th , 2022 at the age of 81. He was born on March 25 th , 1941 to parents Walter "Red" Anderton, Sr. and Thelma Mae Gill in Nashville, TN.

Walter attended and graduated from MTSU. He served his country in...

Kitty Jamison

Kitty Jamison

June 17, 2022

Mrs. Mary Catherine "Kitty" Ramsey Jamison , age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1933 in Ridgely, TN to the late Rev. Preston and Audrey Ramsey. Kitty grew up in Covington, TN and Somerset, KY.  She was...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

June 16, 2022

Barbara Miller , age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Thursday June 16, 2022. A native of Hanover Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Solt, and was a 1959 graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with friends and family.

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Michael Ray (Mike) Carper

Michael Ray (Mike) Carper

June 16, 2022

Michael Ray Carper (Mike), age 71 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.  A native of Virginia Beach, VA, he was the son of the late John Marvin and Barbara Sawyer Carper.

Michael is survived by Janet Walton Carper, his wife of 45 years.  He is also survived by...

Peggy Finley

Peggy Finley

June 15, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Ann Finley, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born in Murfreesboro to the late Robert E. and Mary Frances Perrell Lester. Mrs. Finley was a dietary aide at Northfield Elementary School for over ten years. She was known as the "Margarita Momma" and had a happy spirit about her. She...

Ralph Campbell, Jr

Ralph Campbell, Jr

June 14, 2022

Ralph Campbell, age 85, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Campbell; father, Ralph Campbell, Sr. and his wife, Neva Campbell; sister, Gladys Dejarna; brothers, Charles Hackney, Vantis Hackney, and Jacob Hackney.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marie Campbell; sons, Tim Campbell and his wife...

Lewis Orbin Beck, Jr

Lewis Orbin Beck, Jr

June 14, 2022

Lewis Orbin Beck, Jr. age 67 of La Vergne died Tuesday June 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Beck was a native of Clinton Co. Kentucky and was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Orbin, Beck, Sr. and Ora Mae Clark Beck, a sister, Mable Ruth Beck.

Mr. Beck was a member...

Bradford "Brad" Brock

Bradford "Brad" Brock

June 14, 2022

Bradford "Brad" Alan Brock, age 56, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Lloyd Brock, Sr and step father, Jack Brock.

He is survived by his mother, Sue Brock; sister, Jennifer Martin Wilburn and her husband David; brothers, Mike Brock and his wife Robin and Ed Brock and his...

Savath Souvannarath

Savath Souvannarath

June 12, 2022

Mr. Savath Souvannarath, age 58, of Antioch, TN passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Laos to the late Kiraraka Souvannarath and Khamphong Thongdara. Mr. Souvannarath enjoyed spending time with his family by going on road trips and fishing for anything he could catch. He was a devout member of the Buddhist faith.

Mr....

Richard Henry "Dick" Stickney, Iii

Richard Henry "Dick" Stickney, Iii

June 12, 2022

Richard "Dick" Henry Stickney III. age 77, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Alive Hospice.

He was the oldest Son of WWII. Veterans Richard H. and Kathleen "Kitty" Eva Sams Stickney of Murfreesboro.

He is survived by his wife Rae Lynn Whetzel Stickney; brother Tom and wife Cindy Stickney; Sons, Casey (Seanna) Stickney and...

Thomas Edward Rice

Thomas Edward Rice

June 11, 2022

Thomas Edward Rice, age 66 of Lascassas, TN, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. A native of Syracuse, NY, he was the son of Roberta Lee Rice and the late Frederick Henry Rice. Mr. Rice was also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Rice.

Mr. Rice is survived by his wife of 36...

Steve Tomlin

Steve Tomlin

June 10, 2022

Steve Lee Tomlin, 57, of Lebanon went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2022.

He passed away at home surrounded by family. Steve was born to Walker and Ruth Tomlin and was the youngest of six children. Even from a young age Steve was known as a prankster, he could find humor in any situation...

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