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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Frances Howse Bumpas

Frances Howse Bumpas

December 10, 2021

Frances Howse Bumpas, age 86, passed Friday December 10th at her home. Mrs. Bumpas was born January 10, 1935 and was daughter of the late John and Frankie Howse.

Mrs. Bumpas spent her childhood in Nashville and Smyrna, attending Smyrna High School followed by Middle Tennessee State University.

She was employed at North Boulevard Church...

Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman

December 10, 2021

Gregory "Greg" Freeman, age 48, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Ann O'Neal, Leo and Clara Hill, and Walt Robinson.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Jane Robinson and her husband Ron; sister, Erika Eza; nieces, Kiley Eza, Audrey Eza, and Chloe Eza; and grandmother, Theresa...

Thomas (Dick) Meadow

Thomas (Dick) Meadow

December 9, 2021

Thomas Richard (Dick) Meadow went home to be with his Lord on December 9, 2021 while surrounded by family.  Dick was a native of Hurricane Mills, TN coming to Rutherford County in the 1950's.  He was a faithful member of North Blvd Church of Christ.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mildred Meadow,...

Marcia Tilford

Marcia Tilford

December 9, 2021

Marcia Tilford, age 73 of Murfreesboro passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. A native of Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Montgomery.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Guy Tilford. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Parker and Derek...

Tom Miller

Tom Miller

December 9, 2021

Mr. Henry Thomas "Tom" Miller, age 79, of Smyrna, TN passed from this earth to his eternal home as a result of a heart condition on December 9, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and one of three children born to John Shirley and Virginia Thompson Miller on January 16, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate...

Linda Joyce Brothers Wood

Linda Joyce Brothers Wood

December 7, 2021

Linda Joyce Brothers-Wood, age 76 of Smyrna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and world class Nana. One of Linda's greatest joys was spending time with her family. She was an amazing cook. Her southern chicken & dumplings and chocolate meringue pies were legendary....

Bill Rogers, Jr.

Bill Rogers, Jr.

December 7, 2021

William "Bill" Paschal Rogers, Jr., age 88 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Adams Place. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Rogers, and sisters, Elizabeth Rogers Yearwood and Peggy Rogers Bean.

Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joy Phifer Rogers; a brother, Jack Rogers of Arlington,...

Johnny Fuller

Johnny Fuller

December 6, 2021

Mr. Jonathan "Johnny" Jeffrey Fuller, age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. He was a native of Murfreesboro.

Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Rhonda Green Fuller; daughter, Ambrea Fuller; mother, Katy Fuller; brother, Jimmy Fuller...

Linda Faye Matthews

Linda Faye Matthews

December 6, 2021

Linda Faye Matthews, age 76, passed peacefully from this world on December 6th, 2021. At this moment, she is rejoicing with our Savior and made whole again in the arms of her beloved husband of 51 years. Nothing made her happier than to have a home full of family and friends. She hosted family and friends for holiday dinners...

Philip Charles Fee

Philip Charles Fee

December 6, 2021

Philip Charles Fee, age 80, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Stonecrest Medical Center. Philip was born on July 1, 1941 to Clarence and Naomi Cumberland Fee in Urbana, Iowa.

He was retired from the Metro Airport Authority where he worked in Safety and Security. Philip loved being...

J.R. Savko

J.R. Savko

December 5, 2021

John Robert "J.R." Savko, age 29 of Murfreesboro died December 5, 2021. He was born in Newport News, VA but grew up in Murfreesboro most of his life.

J.R. was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Ann Jones Savko, and was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. He was working for WEGMANN automotive USA Inc....

Joanne Kalb

Joanne Kalb

December 5, 2021

We celebrate the life of Joanne Mikulak Kalb who passed away at the age of 80 years old on December 5, 2021, at The Rutherford Memory Care in TN, from Vascular Dementia. Born on November 4, 1941, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna Mikulak. Joanne was born and grew up in New Jersey in the Russian Orthodox...

Del Lowe

Del Lowe

December 5, 2021

Mr. Delmer "Del" Floyd Lowe, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away at home on December 5, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born on January 31, 1947 at the Rutherford County Hospital just off Bell Street in Murfreesboro.

Del was preceded in death by his...

Howard Aaron Moore, Jr.

Howard Aaron Moore, Jr.

December 4, 2021

Howard Aaron Moore, Jr., age 80, died December 4, 2021, at his home in Smyrna.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Moore; daughters, Stacie Moore and Jackie Moore; son, Rick Moore; grandsons, Corey Giles and Ricky Moore; sister, Pat Smith, life-long friend Tony Moreno; and his beloved cat Lily Moore.

Howard...

Sandra Lee Billington

Sandra Lee Billington

December 4, 2021

Sandra Lee Billington, age 72 of Murfreesboro died December 4, 2021. She was a native of Great Falls, MT and was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Jorgensen Wadman.

Sandra was a retired Social Worker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, John Billington; daughters, Kirsten...

Geneva Margie Reed

Geneva Margie Reed

December 3, 2021

Geneva M. Reed, age 86, of Smyrna, Tn. passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.  She was born on October 9, 1935, to the late Roy Boles and Christine (Lee) Boles of Celina, Tn.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James E. Reed, siblings Bobby, Joe and...

Shirlene "Gina" Brown

Shirlene "Gina" Brown

December 3, 2021

Shirlene Gina Brown, age 86 of Murfreesboro died December 3, 2021. She was a native of Albany NY and was preceded in death by her son Robert Karstens. Mrs. Brown was of the Catholic Faith, and a retired Apartment Manager, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Melyvn...

Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson

December 2, 2021

David Randall "Randy" Johnson, age 77 of Murfreesboro died December 2, 2021, after a brief illness. He was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late John Kellum and Juanita Hughes Johnson.

Randy was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Joan Carol Bain

Joan Carol Bain

December 2, 2021

Joan Carol Bain, age 90 of Smyrna died peacefully on December 2, 2021. She was born in Burlington, IA and grew up in Fond du Lac, WI.

She married Lewis LaBuwi in 1952 until his death in 1977. Mrs. Bain is also preceded in death by her parents, August Lankau, and Doris Welch Lankau; children, Gary and...

Teddy Sengsavang

Teddy Sengsavang

December 2, 2021

Teddy Sengsavang, age 80, passed away Thursday, December 2 nd , 2021 at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Kom Sengsavang; children, Scotty (Mock) Sengsavang, Kellie (Cris) Milner, and Nancy (Keegan) Ray; grandchildren, Jim Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Andy Sengsavang, Aileen Sengsavang, Parker Milner, Gracie Milner, Hudson Ray, and...

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