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:...
David Lee Young
February 11, 2022
David Lee Young (age 55) of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 11th, 2022. He was born in Smyrna, TN on October 21st, 1966 to the late Murray and Polly Young. David had a love for airplanes, motorcycles, and military history especially that of World War 2. David worked as a truck driver for...
Erik Hinson
February 11, 2022
Erik Russ Hinson, age 56 of Murfreesboro died Friday February 11, 2022. He was a native of Simpsonville, SC and was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hinson.
Erik was President & CEO of Transformational Fulfillment & Warehousing (TFW). He was a long-time member of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro. Erik was a member of the...
Jerry Cooper
February 10, 2022
Jerry Ray Cooper went home to join his Heavenly Father on February 10, 2022. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home after a brief hospital stay. Jerry was born on November 4, 1941 at his childhood home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was the third and youngest child of Amanda Frances and Jesse MacPherson Cooper. His older siblings are...
Helen Ruth Akins
February 10, 2022
Helen Ruth Akins, age 96 of La Vergne died Thursday February 10, 2022. She was a native of Paducah KY, and was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Crittendon and Frances Crittendon Flood; husband, Jack D. Akins; son, Tony Akins; daughter, Beverly Skeeters; grandchildren, Jack Akins, Mark Akins. Mrs. Akins was of the Baptist Faith and a devoted...
Thomas Swain
February 10, 2022
Mr. Arch "Thomas" Swain, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Inman and Mildred Bullock Swain. Mr. Swain was a faithful, lifelong member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church serving as Elder and Clerk of the Session for many years. He graduated from Central High School and...
Ruth Kinnard Knox
February 9, 2022
Ruth Kinnard Knox, age 93 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday February 9, 2022. She was a native of Columbia, TN and was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, George Edward Knox, Sr. who died January 25, 2022, also was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathie Liles, and parents, Horace and Carrie Mai Murphy Kinnard.
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George Hartsell
February 9, 2022
Mr. George William Hartsell, age 74, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Tullahoma, TN to the late Jake Henry and Flora Mae O'Dear Hartsell. Mr. Hartsell retired from Bridgestone after 30 years. He was an avid golfer.
Mr. Hartsell is survived by his...
Ryan Douglas "Doug" Summar
February 9, 2022
Ryan Douglas "Doug" Summar, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Houston and Annie Mae Reed Summar. Doug was also preceded in death by his wife, Marlena Bryan Summar who died in 2016, brothers, Kenneth and Bobby Summar, and sisters, Mable Summar...
Tim Hoffman
February 9, 2022
Mr. Timothy "Tim" Joseph Hoffman, age 73, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Howard Hugh and Mary Louise Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman worked in sales. He tinkered in the garage on small engines, built Legos, and traded and collected baseball cards.
Mr. Hoffman is survived by...
Champy V. Saychantha
February 9, 2022
Champy V. Saychantha, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 9, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Heuang and Nangphou Saychantha and  son Bounxou Saychantha.
He is survived by his wife, Bouachanh Saychantha; children, Vongdeuane , Bounphone, Souksaifone, Bouavanh, and Bouakham; and several grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be...
