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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,...

Melvin Clay Waldron

Melvin Clay Waldron

September 15, 2022

Melvin Clay Waldron , age 82 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, TN, he was the son of the late Samuel Vaught and Mable Johnson Waldron. Mr. Waldron was also preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters.

Mr. Waldron is survived by sons, Michael Waldron...

Gerlinde Cupples

Gerlinde Cupples

September 15, 2022

Gerlinde "Linda" Cupples, age 47 of Rockvale, Tennessee died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of Riverside, California and a daughter of Matthew McLinden and Marjorie Cameron.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her son, Cameron Cupples; Fiance, Kirk Jakes; siblings, Kenneth...

Khammoune Manosinh

Khammoune Manosinh

September 14, 2022

Mrs. Khammoune Manosinh, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born in Laos. Mrs. Manosinh was a very hard worker to make sure she provided for her family. She was involved with Wat Lao Buddharam Temple and Wat Amphawan of America.

Mrs. Manosinh is survived by her daughters, Sisamay Manosinh and...

Clara Fourman

Clara Fourman

September 14, 2022

On Sep 14, 2022, Clara Lorene Pinkston Smith Fourman went to be with her Lord Christ Jesus and all the departed loved ones who have gone before her. Born July 21, 1933, to James and Celia Tabor Pinkston. She was married Nov 25, 1950, to James Curtis Smith. Children Donna Findley, James "Jimmy" Smith Jr deceased (Nancy), Rickey Smith...

Lynn Clair Kreider

Lynn Clair Kreider

September 13, 2022

Dr. Lynn Kreider, age 74 of Lascassas, TN passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Lancaster, PA and son of the late Vernon and Edna Kreider.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Kreider; his children Juleen Joseph, Damon Kreider and Dirk Kreider; his grandchildren...

Karmel Ann Prater

Karmel Ann Prater

September 12, 2022

Karmel Ann Prater, age 59 of LaVergne, Tennessee was born April 4, 1963, in Kokomo Indiana at Howard Community Hospital. She passed on September 12, 2022 at Alive Hospice, Nashville. Karmel attended high school in Kokomo and finished in Clearwater, Florida.

Karmel had an enduring, spitfire spirit. She loved fast cars, fine jewelry, and her cats. She...

Christine Lamnek Kokemueller

Christine Lamnek Kokemueller

September 12, 2022

Christine Lamnek Kokemueller, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at her home. A native of Crvenka, Serbia, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Christine Booze Lamnek. Mrs. Kokemueller was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Heinrich Kokemueller and a brother, Daniel Lamnek.

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