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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Rita Mcclanahan

Rita Mcclanahan

March 2, 2022

Rita McClanahan, age 59 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a daughter of the late Ernest Vernon and Reba Maynard McClanahan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Chris McClanahan, and sisters, Linda Moss and Sharon Bowman....

Sharon Upleger

Sharon Upleger

March 2, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Lynn Upleger, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born in Parkersburg, WV. Mrs. Upleger was a homemaker to her family. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. Family was important to Mrs. Upleger. She took every opportunity to bake and cook for those she cared for. She was always...

Thomas "Sid" Smith

Thomas "Sid" Smith

March 2, 2022

Thomas "Sid" Smith, age 71, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Thomas Henry and Pearl Travis Smith.

He is survived by his wife, George-Ann Smith; daughter, Kara Smith Campbell and her wife Denise; grandson, Crosby Sidney Campbell; brother, Lyle Smith and his wife Linda; and a sister, Sue.

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Sherry Davidson

Sherry Davidson

March 1, 2022

Mrs. Sherry Jane Stinson Davidson, age 64, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in Lawrenceburg, TN to Wilson Boyd and Willa Dean Ray Stinson. Mrs. Davidson was the office coordinator in the Research Department at St. Thomas West Hospital. She was a faithful member of Veteran's Parkway Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing...

Charles Thomas, Jr.

Charles Thomas, Jr.

March 1, 2022

Charles Thomas, Jr., age 80 of Christiana, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Mr. Thomas was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Charles Thomas, Sr. and Irene Insell Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Thomas.

Survivors include his wife...

Justin Richie

Justin Richie

March 1, 2022

Mr. Justin Michael Richie, age 41, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Chattanooga, TN where he was born to James L. and Theresa Bryan Richie.

Justin was known for his kind heart and artistic talents which were best shown through his craft of intricate tile work and other various forms of artistry. He...

Mr. Choui Cheranichit

Mr. Choui Cheranichit

February 28, 2022

Mr. Choui Cheranichit, age 99, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

He is survived by his children, Gen Voravong, Hank Cheranichit, and Phetsamone Sengsouvanh; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 5,...

Glena Ruth Blackman

Glena Ruth Blackman

February 28, 2022

Glena R. Blackman, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday February 28, 2022. A native of Indianapolis, IN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Florence Hickman; and great grandchild, River Heavern.

Funeral Services will be Thursday March 3, 2022 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park at...

Thomas Mitchell Reilly, Sr.

Thomas Mitchell Reilly, Sr.

February 27, 2022

Thomas Mitchell Reilly, Sr. passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022, with his devoted daughter Donna at his side comforting him. He created a career in book binding and printing, retiring from Harris Press. Some of Tom's fondest memories were made with family and friends at Percy Priest Lake. His passions were motorcycles, fast cars, and...

Lt. Colonel Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Fisher

Lt. Colonel Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Fisher

February 26, 2022

Lt. Colonel Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Fisher passed away on February 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was 77 years old and had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years.

Born in Ohio to Clifton Shaw "Bud" and Jane Fisher (both deceased), he attended Junior Military Academy in Tennessee, and graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville...

Juanita Kennedy

Juanita Kennedy

February 25, 2022

Juanita Kennedy, age 79, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Miller and Dovie Vera Garvin; sons, James Thomas Cole and Donald Ray Cole; and brother, Charles Garvin.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Garrett and Robert Cole; grandchildren, Amber, Amanda, Angela, Kaitlin, James Thomas Jr., Jessica, Jamie,...

Jessie Marie Wright

Jessie Marie Wright

February 25, 2022

Jessie Marie Wright, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Friday February 25, 2022. She was a native of Tiftonia, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan W. Walker and Annie Pauline Tinker Walker, father of her children James Wright, Sr and special friend, Glen Campbell. She was a member of Florence Baptist Church.

Mrs. Wright...

Mrs Sene Kongthalath

Mrs Sene Kongthalath

February 24, 2022

Mrs. Sene Kongthalath, age 68, of Murfreesboro TN passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, February 24 th , 2022 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on December 15 th , 1953 in Laos.

She is survived by her children, Terri (John) Dayton and Davone (Alina) Kongthalath; grandchildren, Gabriel Kongthalath,...

Clifton Lee Piner

Clifton Lee Piner

February 24, 2022

Clifton Lee Piner, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. A native of Newport, NC, he was the son of the late Lee Borden and Pruddie Lockhart Piner. Mr. Piner was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mayola Yates Piner, wife Jackolyn "Jackie" Edwards Piner, stepsister, Joyce Kristoff, and daughter in law, Cathy...

James Russell Farris

James Russell Farris

February 24, 2022

James Russell Farris, 66, went to be with his Lord Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was a native of Louisville, Kentucky and was a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the time of his death.

Jim was born August 20, 1955 in Louisville, KY. He attended Eastern Kentucky University and went on to earn a graduate degree in...

Jania Carolyn Gonzales Doud

Jania Carolyn Gonzales Doud

February 24, 2022

Jania Carolyn Gonzales Doud, age 62 of Murfreesboro, died February 24,2022. She

was a native of Murfreesboro, graduated Riverdale High School and received her

Bachelor of Science degree, at Middle Tennessee State University. Her career

started off maintaining the gardens at Opryland, which progressed into her owning

a landscaping business, TLC...

Jim Saxton

Jim Saxton

February 23, 2022

James Clinton Saxton, age 78 was lovingly received into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1944, to J.E. and Lulabelle Saxton of Florence Alabama, while his father was serving in the Army overseas.

The birth and death dates of this great man, however, is not...

Michael Siverling

Michael Siverling

February 22, 2022

Michael Duane Siverling, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday February 23, 2022. He was a native of Pennsylvania and was a retired tool and die quality control inspector. Mr. Siverling was an avid camper and co pilot with his wife on many adventures. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his...

Stephen Warrick

Stephen Warrick

February 21, 2022

Stephen Thomas Warrick age 55 of Murfreesboro, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lester Warrick and infant brother, Jeffery Warrick.  He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.  He is survived by 1 daughter, Miranda Paul of Murfreesboro; 2 sons, Jeffery Lester...

Larry Lampkins

Larry Lampkins

February 21, 2022

Larry B Lampkins, 76, of Lascassas, Tennessee, died on Monday, February 21, 2022. Larry was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on July 23, 1945 to the late Robert Lee and Elona Lampkins. His brother, Robert Lampkins and his aunt, Beuton Rhodes, preceded him in death.

He graduated from Mayfield High School and received his B.S. from Murray State...

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