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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Phillip Gravely

Phillip Gravely

June 9, 2022

Phillip Gravley, age 67, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by is his father, James Gravley, and grandchildren Clayton, and Harleigh.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie; children, Stephanie (Jonathan) Lowe, Phillip Gravley Katie (Billy) Garvin, Phylicia (John) Vanwinkle, Heather (Ryan) Bolesworth, Patrick Grogan, and Brenda Grogan; grandchildren, Haydon, Anna, Annette,...

William Freeman

William Freeman

June 9, 2022

Retired SM/ Sgt. William H. "Bill" Freeman went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2022, at the age of 88.

Bill was born at home in Allisona, TN on July 17, 1933 to Hubert Lee Freeman and Annie Lou F. Warren, both deceased. There are no siblings. He was the Patriarch of the...

Lois L. Sellars Warrick

Lois L. Sellars Warrick

June 8, 2022

Lois L. Sellars Warrick, age 69 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late James Kelton Sellars, Sr. and Stella V. Carter Sellars. Mrs. Warrick was also preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Sellars.

Mrs. Warrick is survived by her...

Anton Lafata

Anton Lafata

June 7, 2022

Anton Nino Lafata, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacque and Olive Lafata; and brother, Victor Lafata.

He is survived by his wife, Luanne Lafata; daughter, Chris Sylvies and her husband Tim; granddaughter, Heather Neisler and her husband Jon; great grandchildren, Amelia Neisler, Liam Neisler.

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Ron Coleman

Ron Coleman

June 6, 2022

Ronald Lynn Coleman, age 82 of Smyrna, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was a native of Bradley County, Tennessee and was the son of the late Oscar and Kathleen Parks Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta...

Berta P. Stevens

Berta P. Stevens

June 5, 2022

Berta P. Stevens, age 86, mother of three passed away in the morning hours of June 5, 2022.  She peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Berta was born 1935 in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Los Angeles, California.  Berta completed all of her education in California including her Masters from Laverne University where like...

Eric Douglas Jones

Eric Douglas Jones

June 5, 2022

Eric Douglas Jones, age 51, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Helen Jones and a son, Brandon McCormick.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Melissa Jones: children, Tyler McCormick (Tasha), Ashley McCormick; grandchildren, Annabelle, Abigalle, Brylee, Colby, Camden; sister, Jennifer Jones; and many other...

Catherine Le Ann Johnson

Catherine Le Ann Johnson

June 5, 2022

On June 5th, 2022, God called home another one of his Angels, Catherine LeAnn Johnson, 45. She touched countless lives, and took care of so many. She was an independent and outspoken individual, who lived life to the fullest and loved it. LeAnn was an inspiring artist and an avid animal lover. She was a loving sister, aunt, and...

Jay Bradley

Jay Bradley

June 4, 2022

Jay W. Bradley, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was the son of the late, Nina Gayle Dunn Bradley.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Bradley; children, Rachel Bradley, Will Bradley, and step-sons Jonathan Vermillion, and Will Vermillion; father, Bill Bradley and his step-mom Kay; sister, Emily Bradley; cousins, Brenda Frost...

Jim Moore

Jim Moore

June 4, 2022

Jim Moore  departed this earthly life on June 4, 2022, for a far better life in his eternal home, heaven. Jim battled cancer among other health issues for several years but is now healed of all of them.

He was united with is parents and friends who went on before. Parents, father, James Warner Moore, Sr. mother...

Jim Vowell

Jim Vowell

June 4, 2022

James "Jim" Vowell, age 77 of Smyrna, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at StoneCrest Medical Center. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late John Thomas Vowell and Latelle Raye Martin Vowell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by a brother, three sisters, and two sons in law, Steve Cantrell and Kenny...

Henry Wayne Burton

Henry Wayne Burton

June 2, 2022

Henry Wayne Burton, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on June 2, 2022. He was born in Lebanon, TN to the late Walter Luther Burton and Mattie Ruth Conner Burton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Wayne Burton, Leslie Carter Burton, Martha Magierek, and Linda Hipps.

Mr. Burton...

Dorothy Helen Steele

Dorothy Helen Steele

June 1, 2022

Dorothy Helen Williamson "Dot" Steele, 85, of Smyrna, TN, died Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods. Dot was born March 17, 1937 on Rock Springs Road just outside of Smyrna, to the late Lonnie L. and Helen Hodge Williamson. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Malcolm and Aileen Williamson,...

Kimberly Jimenez

Kimberly Jimenez

June 1, 2022

Kimberly Jimenez Obituary English

Kimberly "Kimmy" Jimenez has gained her wings to join our Heavenly Father, at the short age of 17. Her unfortunate passing has left a profound pain in many hearts.

Kimberly is survived by her parents Natanael Jimenez, Nancy San Miguel, Twin-Brother Anthony Lee Jimenez, brother Nathan Jimenez, Paternal Grandmother Francisca Jimenez,...

Kevin Wayne Laughlin

Kevin Wayne Laughlin

May 31, 2022

Kevin Wayne Laughlin, age 61, of Smyrna, TN, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  A native of New Johnsonville, TN, he was preceded in death by his father, George W. Laughlin; and his nephew, Donald C. Gray.

He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Smith Laughlin; mother, Donita Jones Laughlin; brother, Donald W. Laughlin; sisters, Christina (Ricky)...

Robert Edwin Mcfarlin

Robert Edwin Mcfarlin

May 30, 2022

Robert Edwin McFarlin, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Monday May 30, 2022. He was a native of Lascassas and was preceded in death by his parents, John Emery McFarlin and Era Neville McFarlin; sister, Kay McFarlin Ogles.

Mr. McFarlin was a member of Calvary Baptist and was retired Plant Manager with Paramount Packaging.

He is...

Jerry Wayne Pitts

Jerry Wayne Pitts

May 30, 2022

Jerry Wayne Pitts, age 64 of Murfreesboro, died May 30, 2022. He was the 7 th of 12 children of Volney "Buddy" Pitts, Sr. and Amanda Louise Culpepper Pitts. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Peterson, Aline Hurn; brothers, William "Billy" Pitts, Volney "Sonny" Pitts, Jr. Volney Allen Pitts.

He was auto mechanic...

Carol Ann Burris

Carol Ann Burris

May 28, 2022

Carol Burris, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on May 28, 2022. She was born in Lincoln County, TN to the late James T. Lambert and Mary Loving Lambert.

Granny was the shining light at the center of our family. She radiated joy and filled all of our hearts with endless love. She was her happiest...

La Talatham

La Talatham

May 27, 2022

Mrs. La Talatham, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Talatham was born in Laos to the late Khanha and Chanpang Talatham. She was homemaker to her family and a member of Wat Lao Buddharam Temple.

Mrs. Talatham is survived by her children,...

Warren Beeson

Warren Beeson

May 27, 2022

WARREN BEESON

BORN: DECEMBER 08, 1944

LEFT THIS WORLD: MAY 27, 2022

Warren was born in El Centro, California to Bertha & Forrest Beeson. He was the middle child between brothers Henry Beeson and Vern Beeson.

Warren lived in Southern California...

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