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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Thomas Allen Denton

Thomas Allen Denton

May 17, 2022

Thomas Allen Denton age 57 of La Vergne died Tuesday May 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Denton was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Denton, and Margie Duke Denton; sister, Cathy Minatra, and beloved dog Riley.

He worked for the Air Conditioning service for 27 years, "The guys in the green...

Johnny Jaco

Johnny Jaco

May 17, 2022

Johnny Jaco, age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Braswell Jaco; son, Victor Jaco; parents, Nuck and Addie Lee Jaco; four brothers; and three sisters.

He is survived by his children, Pamela Thomason and her husband Ray, Jeff Jaco and his wife Carolyn, Valerie Jaco; grandchildren, Racheal...

Coy Robert Sharrock

Coy Robert Sharrock

May 16, 2022

Coy Robert Sharrock was born on October 6, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan to Robert (Bob) and Elaine Sharrock. He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1987. As a child and into adulthood, Coy was known for his humor that he got from his dad, Bob. He was quick-witted and always had a funny prank up his sleeve. He truly...

William James Heineman

William James Heineman

May 16, 2022

William James Heineman born 3/16/35 in Virginia Beach, VA to Christine Gallup Heineman and Henry Leo Heineman.  Bill is preceded in death by three brothers: Albert Henley, Ben Henley and Rudy Heineman. He is survived by his daughters: Mary Griffin (Nolensville, TN) and Elizabeth Youngs (Louisville, TN), 5 grandsons: J.T. Wash, Richey Ward, Aaron Barrett, Mitchell Barrett and Joshua...

Harold Whitley

Harold Whitley

May 15, 2022

Harold Whitley, age 82 passed peacefully on May 15, 2022. He was the oldest son of Willie and Sarah Whitley of Nashville. He is survived by his wife Wanda Johnson Whitley, his three daughters, Cynthia Whitley DuBois, her husband James DuBois of Hawkins, TX, Candace Whitley of Smyrna, TN and Connie Whitley of Brentwood, TN, his brother Gary Whitley...

Randall Freeman Jones

Randall Freeman Jones

May 15, 2022

Randall Freeman Jones, age 59 of Murfreesboro died Sunday May 15, 2022. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Eva Bell Jones, and sister, Glenda Gomez.

Mr. Jones was owner of Murfreesboro Mirror and Shower Door. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

Mr. Jones...

Donnie Hassell

Donnie Hassell

May 13, 2022

Mr. Donnie Loyd Hassell, Jr., age 50, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born in Nashville, TN to Donnie Loyd, Sr. and Janean Martin Hassell. Donnie worked pouring gyp-crete for ACS Construction. He loved watching Alabama football and having bonfires with his lifelong best friend, Bo. Donnie was a kid at heart and loved...

Joann Elaine Magnuson

Joann Elaine Magnuson

May 13, 2022

Joann Magnuson, age 64 of LaVergne, TN died Friday, May 13, 2022, at DiversaCare Healthcare in Smyrna. She was born in Washington, DC and was a daughter of the late James Jeskey and Barbara Wolcott Jeskey of Murfreesboro who survives her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Eugene Magnuson.

In addition to her...

Jean Covington

Jean Covington

May 12, 2022

Katherine Jean Covington, age 92, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro surrounded by her family. She was a native of Eagleville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Sam Houston Hendrix and Rose Lee Vaughn Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorene Sharpe, and a great...

Wanda Fern Anderton

Wanda Fern Anderton

May 12, 2022

Wanda Fern Hammonds Anderton age 92, passed away May 12, 2022. She had been a resident of Murfreesboro since moving here in 1959 with her husband, Glen, and children, Glenda and Pat. She became a beautician in 1960 and operated her own shops until 2012, the first being Town and Country Beauty Shop on Bradyville Pike and the second...

Beverly S. Cantrell

Beverly S. Cantrell

May 11, 2022

Beverly S. Cantrell, age 71, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Curtis E. and Reba Duke McClanahan. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Ray Douglas Cantrell; brother, Larry McClanahan; and in-laws, Buford and Sara Cantrell....

David Price Simms Iii

David Price Simms Iii

May 10, 2022

David Price Simms III, age 23 of Murfreesboro passed away on May 10, 2022. He is the son of David Price Simms Jr. and Melissa Elaine Qualls. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother - Shirley Ann Padgett; grandmother - Sheila Burns; aunt – Karen Simms O'Bryan; sisters – Jordan Abell of Nashville and Emma...

Robert Edward Parker

Robert Edward Parker

May 10, 2022

Robert Edward Parker passed away at home on May 10, 2022.  He was 44 years old.  He is survived by his parents James & Terry Parker of Lavergne, TN , his sister Tracey Martin, his niece Kayla Thompson as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.  A private memorial will be held at a later date.  For those who...

Ernest Pruett

Ernest Pruett

May 10, 2022

Ernest Levi Pruett, Jr., age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on May 10, 2022. He was born in Illinois to the late Ernest Levi Pruett, Sr. and Virginia Marlene Smith Pruett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Alice Smith, and Ernest and Sarah Pruett.

Mr. Pruett is...

Janis Carol Easom

Janis Carol Easom

May 9, 2022

Janis Carol Easom, age 65 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, May 9, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Bryant, Arkansas and a daughter of the late Garland Wayne and Norma Jean Spann Rea.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Jerry Easom; sons, Jerry Allen Easom and wife...

Emmett Toombs

Emmett Toombs

May 8, 2022

Mr. Emmett William Toombs, Jr., age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Murfreesboro to the late Emmett William, Sr. and Lillian Edna Hall Toombs. Mr. Toombs was a 1966 graduate of Smyrna High School. He then earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Education from Middle Tennessee State University in...

Sarah Campfield

Sarah Campfield

May 8, 2022

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Campfield, age 33, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born in St. Charles, IL to Jim Campfield and Adell Huffstutler. Sarah loved little children and enjoyed her work at day care.

Sarah is survived by her mother, Adell Huffstutler and her husband Bill of Danville, IL; brother, Matthew Campfield...

David Arnold Case

David Arnold Case

May 8, 2022

David Arnold Case entered eternal life on Sunday, May 8 th , 2022. He was the 2 nd son born to parents Floyd and Kathryn Case in Jackson, Michigan on June 6 th , 1938.

David married the love of his life, Judith L. Case, whom he met and knew since he was in the 2 nd...

Allie Mae Frizzell

Allie Mae Frizzell

May 5, 2022

Allie Mae Brown Frizzell, age 95, passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was born in the Big Springs Community of Rutherford County to the late Allie Freeman and Altie Adell Orren Brown. She was the granddaughter of the late William Sammie and Dora Alice Prater Brown, and Thomas Jackson and...

Eileen Janice Garrett

Eileen Janice Garrett

May 4, 2022

EILEEN JANICE GARRETT (MORRISSEY)

MURFREESBORO, TN – Eileen Janice Garrett, age 76 of Murfreesboro, passed away on May 4, 2022, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born on January 24, 1946, in Gary, IN to William and Therese (Chelle) Morrissey, who preceded her in death. Eileen is survived by her loving husband,...

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