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Dennis Robert Cole

Dennis Robert Cole

December 12, 2021

Dennis Robert Cole, age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born in Orlando, FL, he was the son of the late Robert Marvin Cole, Jr., and Lorene Wilson Cole. Dennis was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Weaver.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 46 years, Theresa...

Francis Delano "Dale" Shaver

Francis Delano "Dale" Shaver

December 11, 2021

Francis Delano "Dale" Shaver, age 84, passed peacefully on December 11, 2021, at his home in Arrington, TN. Dale was born July 27, 1937, to Allen Roy and Arria Mae Chandler Shaver in Roanoke, VA.

Dale attended MTSU where is received his bachelor's degree. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps where he met his...

James "Jimmy" H. Mcgrew

James "Jimmy" H. Mcgrew

December 11, 2021

James "Jimmy" H. McGrew, age 60 of Murfreesboro died Saturday December 11, 2021. He was a native of San Antonio, TX and had lived in Lake Charles, LA before moving to Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late, Earl McGrew, Sr., and Addie Martin McGrew. Jimmy was a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church and had enjoyed working...

Bonnie Parkhurst

Bonnie Parkhurst

December 11, 2021

The common thread throughout Bonnie's life was her faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, until her death on December 11, 2021. She was born to loving Christian parents, Paul and Beula Summers in Tullahoma, Tennessee on January 17, 1933. Bonnie Marie Summers married Kenneth Earl Parkhurst on December 12, 1952. Together they raised their family of three daughters: Deb...

James Sidney Fann

James Sidney Fann

December 10, 2021

James Sidney Fann, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Homer and Lestie Gannon Fann. Mr. Fann was also preceded by his first wife, Linda Isom Fann; sister, Virginia Fann, and brother, Ray Fann.

Mr. Fann is survived...

Wade Lee Frizzell

Wade Lee Frizzell

December 10, 2021

Wade Lee Frizzell, age 78 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late William Xanton Frizzell and Jimmie Lee Frizzell. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ruth Wood Frizzell; brothers, James, Kenneth, and Dorris Frizzell; and nieces and nephews....

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...

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