Dorothy Bower
February 21, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Stevens Bower, age 91, formerly of Davidson County, TN passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Davidson County to the late James Boss, Sr. and Lula Jane Brooks Stephens. Mrs. Bower grew up out in the country creating her love for working outside and gardening.
Mrs. Bower is survived by her...
Sonny Byrd
February 20, 2022
Mr. William "Sonny" Edward Byrd, Jr., age 78, of LaVergne, TN passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Davidson County, TN to the late William Edward, Sr. and Beatrice Marie Hensley Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a graduate of Howard High School. He went on to work for the Metro Transit Authority retiring from the Parts Department....
Gary Wayne Cumberland
February 19, 2022
Gary Wayne Cumberland, age 38, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born in Nashville, TN to Wanda Wright Cumberland and the late Anthony M. Cumberland.
Gary is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Whitley Cumberland; daughter, Ava Cumberland; son, Luke Cumberland all of Murfreesboro, TN; mother, Wanda Wright Cumberland...
Jody Duke
February 19, 2022
Mr. Jody Darrell Duke, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN, was called to his eternal home in Glory on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Originally from Darden, TN, in Henderson County, Jody was born on March 4, 1951, to the late Ohlen and Lucille Lewis Duke.
Jody proudly served in the Tennessee National Guard for 6 years and later...
Ronald Johnson
February 19, 2022
Ronald Boyd Johnson of Nixa, MO went to his rest on February 19, 2022.
Ron was born June 7, 1933 to Aaron and Mary Johnson in Chicago, IL.
He married Bettye Jean Wilson on October 4, 1953 in New Albany, MS.
He served in the US Navy during the Korean War as an...
Lon Sullivan
February 19, 2022
Lon "Bucky" Sullivan, 69 of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday February 19, 2022. Bucky was born in Williamson county and raised in Burwood TN. He was preceded in death by his father Elma (Bobby) Sullivan and his mother Ruth Sharp along with his brother Jimmy Sullivan as well as his best fur baby friend Archie.
Bucky was...
Mike Rea
February 18, 2022
Mr. William Michael "Mike" Rea, Sr., age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Buford Winston and Mabra Jacquelyn Burns Rea. Mr. Rea was a 1969 graduate of Oak Ridge High School where he played on the football team. He worked in construction safety at the...
Dennis Alan Lepczyk
February 17, 2022
Dennis Lepczyk, age 62, of LaVergne, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS for the last two years of his life. A native of Flint, Michigan he born July 26, 1959 to the late Don and Patricia Kalakay Lepczyk and was also preceded in death by his mother...
A.C. Gilley
February 16, 2022
A.C. Gilley, age 77 of Beechgrove, passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Kathleen Gannon Gilley. In addition to his parents, A.C. is preceded is death by his brother, James Andrew Gilley.
Mr. Gilley is survived by his son: Jeff Gilley and...
Roy Mahaffey
February 16, 2022
Roy Mahaffey, age 66 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late Hiram and Ruth Harrell Mahaffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Mahaffey, and a brother, H.J. Mahaffey.
Survivors include former wife,...
Vara Ruth Williams
February 15, 2022
Vara Ruth Workman Williams, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
A native of Clinton, KY, she was the daughter of the late J. T. Workman, Sr., and Betty Louise Davis Workman. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her husband, Olin O. Williams, MD and a brother, J....
Nicholas Manyo, Iv
February 15, 2022
Nicholas G. Manyo IV was born December 24, 1991 to Nicholas G. Manyo III and Susanne Gibson in Conneaut, Ohio and departed this life on February 15, 2022 due to complications from the effects of COVID-19. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother Carol E. Metcalf, paternal grandmother Phyllis A. Manyo, paternal grandfather Nicholas G. Manyo II and...
Archie Earl Bice
February 14, 2022
Archie Earl Bice, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 14, 2022. He was born in Yankton, SD to the late Claude Odell Bice and Elsie Kaiser Bice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Dana Kappel.
Mr. Bice is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Hendricks...
Paul Judd
February 14, 2022
Paul Judd, age 55, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022, with his wife holding his hand. A native of Rutherford County, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. and Lula Mae Williams Judd.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna....
Duane Galster
February 13, 2022
Duane Galster, age 58, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. A native of Rockford, Illinois he was the son of the late Jerry and Evon McClure Galster.
A graveside service will be Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN with military honors.
He is survived...
Charles Banniza
February 13, 2022
Charles Edward Banniza, age 74 of Smyrna died Sunday February 13, 2022. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Banniza, Sr. and Margaret Banniza and a brother, Harry Banniza, Jr.
Mr. Banniza was a Christian and was retired from Metro Water Services. He was a long-time motorcycle instructor for...
Jeri Perry
February 12, 2022
Jeri Lynn Perry, age 67 of Smyrna died Saturday February 12, 2022. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, William Peach and Juanita Peach, sister, Marie, brother, Randy.
Mrs. Perry was retired from HCA and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her...
Reynalda Romano Chavez Duffey
February 11, 2022
Reynalda Romano Chavez Duffey, age 45 of Murfreesboro, passed away on February 11, 2022.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Duffey; parents, Juan and Margarita Romano Chavez; children, Giselle Duffey, Xavier Duffey, and Calvin Ocana; siblings, Miguel, Juan, Luis, and Paula Romano Chavez; and loving mother-in-law Brenda Duffey.
The family will hold a memorial...
James H. Rowden, Sr.
February 11, 2022
James Harlan Rowden, Sr., age 76 of Lascassas died Friday February 11. 2022 at his home. He was a native of Lawrence County and was preceded by his parents. Clarence Rowden and Christine Tate Rowden; daughter, Lisa Hendrix.
Mr. Rowden was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church and was a retired Painter.
He is...
Marshall Craig James
February 11, 2022
Marshall Craig James, age 63 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022. A native of Rutherford County he is preceded in death by his father, Edsel James.
Craig is survived by his high school sweetheart of 38 years: Debi Coady James; sons: Justin (Jackie) James of Murfreesboro, TN and Michael James of Huntsville, AL; daughter:...
