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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Brenda Joyce Johnson

Brenda Joyce Johnson

November 1, 2021

Brenda Joyce Johnson, age 73 of Murfreesboro died November 1, 2021. She was native of Titusville FL, and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maxine Barley Hale. Mrs. Johnson was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dwight Johnson; children, Heather Adams, Nikki Oldham, River...

Maxine Moore

Maxine Moore

November 1, 2021

Maxine Daniels Moore, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Formerly of Worthington, Ohio and native of southern Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Zenith Daniels. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Daniels.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Pamela, and son...

Laura Burney Harris

Laura Burney Harris

November 1, 2021

Laura Burney Harris died November 1, 2021, in Nashville, TN. Born August 3,1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, the only daughter of Theo Murphy Burney and Honor Crosby Burney. She was predeceased by her grandparents Elisha Herron and Ada Anthony Burney and George Leonard and Laura Waddell Sanders Crosby, also by her cousins Miriam Watt and Paul Sanderfer of Rock Hill,...

Bobby Davis Gentry

Bobby Davis Gentry

October 29, 2021

Bobby Davis Gentry, age 75, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021. A native of Allen County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Bennie and Nellie Gresion Carter Gentry. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles W. Gentry and Billy Gentry.

He...

Jesse Hardaway

Jesse Hardaway

October 28, 2021

Jesse Clark Hardaway, age 44 of Nashville, Tennessee, died Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late R.E. Hardaway, III and Melissa Jane "Janie" Hardaway of Nashville, who survives him. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rev. Dr. James Andrew "Rock" Hardaway.

In addition to...

Maria Dejesus Alvarado Puente

Maria Dejesus Alvarado Puente

October 28, 2021

Maria DeJesus Alvarado Puente, age 72, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, German Del Campo; sons, German Del Campo and Juan Del Campo; daughters, Margarita Del Campo and Olga Del Campo; and parents, Vicente Alvarado and Maria Puente.

She is survived by her children, Dyana Smith (Eddie Smith), Maria...

Angelic Bowman

Angelic Bowman

October 28, 2021

Angelic "Lin" Feagans Bowman, age 46 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to Heaven to sing with the angels, October 28, 2021, due to Covid and its many complications.

She was born in Danville, Illinois, June 27, 1975. Angel, as she is known by, graduated from Oakland High School Class of 1993 and went on to Austin Peay University,...

Rockny Pena Cariaso

Rockny Pena Cariaso

October 27, 2021

Rockny Pena Cariaso, age 53 of Smyrna, TN, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born and raised in Sampaloc, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Rockny moved to Honolulu, HI in 1998 and then to Nashville, TN in 2000 in order to pursue better life opportunities.

Rockny was a loving...

Orval Kirk

Orval Kirk

October 26, 2021

Mr. Orval Kirk, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born in Pocahontas, TN to the late Richard S. and Lula Pearl Tackett Kirk. Mr. Kirk proudly served in the Tennessee National Guard. He and his wife, Betty, leased and managed motels in Pigeon Forge, TN for many years. He enjoyed travelling when...

Vassie Lee Bowman Jones

Vassie Lee Bowman Jones

October 26, 2021

Vassie Lee Bowman Jones, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Vanus and Mildred Parsley Bowman. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Jones and Kyle Jones, a grandson, Jeremy Jones, and a brother, Joe Bowman.

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William Edward Anthony

William Edward Anthony

October 25, 2021

William Edward Anthony, age 80 went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2021. A native of Manchester, TN, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ruth Anthony. Mr. Anthony was also preceded in death by a brother, Randall Anthony.

Mr. Anthony is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rilla Hasty...

Christopher Smythia

Christopher Smythia

October 24, 2021

Christopher Lee Smythia, age 48 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on October 24, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Smythia, and son, Caleb Smythia.

Chris was raised and spent most of his life in Lavergne, TN. He was an incredible husband and grandfather, along with being a fierce friend to all he loved....

Eva Sumrall

Eva Sumrall

October 22, 2021

Eva Sumrall , age 85 of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2021, at home with her family beside her.  Eva was a native of Smyrna and the daughter of the late Joe Ramsey Montgomery and Evie McGowen Montgomery.  Eva was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Benny...

Mattie Jane Ebner

Mattie Jane Ebner

October 21, 2021

2 Timothy 4:7-8 New International Version

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all...

Richard Young

Richard Young

October 21, 2021

Richard ("Dick") Edgar Young, loving husband and father of two children and three grandchildren, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN died peacefully at his home Thursday, October 21 st , 2021. He was born May 3, 1941 in Kingsport, TN.  He grew up in the greater Nashville area, graduating from West End High School in 1959. He served with the...

Dorothy Virginia Haynes

Dorothy Virginia Haynes

October 21, 2021

Dorothy Virginia Haynes, age 75 of Smithville, TN passed away on October 21, 2021. She was born in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Cecil Dabbs and Maudine Johnson Dabbs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Hood.

Mrs. Haynes is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Haynes; grandchildren, Cesalee...

Benjamin L. "Bucky" Martin, Jr.

Benjamin L. "Bucky" Martin, Jr.

October 20, 2021

Benjamin L. "Bucky" Martin, Jr., age 61 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late Benjamin L. Martin, Sr., and Gladys Marie Bills Martin.

Mr. Martin is survived by his sisters, Beverly Hollis and her husband Jamie of Milton, TN, and...

Tracey Lynn Jordan Carsto

Tracey Lynn Jordan Carsto

October 20, 2021

Tracey Lynn Jordan Carsto, born October 8, 1964, honored daughter and sister, loving wife, and devoted aunt lost her battle with brain cancer on October 20, 2021. Tracey was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN and except for living in Plano, TX from December 2013 to September 2020, lived her whole life in the city she loved. Tracey was...

Travis Kelton Sellars

Travis Kelton Sellars

October 20, 2021

Travis Kelton Sellars, age 28 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday October 20, 2021. He was born in Nashville and grew up in Smyrna. Travis had worked in the Heating and Air Industry and worked from Cracker Barrell in Smyrna.

Travis is survived by his father, James Sellars; mother, Kathy Sellars; brothers, Steven Sellars, Benny and Jerome Moore; sisters,...

Tonya Corwin

Tonya Corwin

October 20, 2021

Tonya Lyn Corwin, age 37 of Bell Buckle died Wednesday October 20, 2021. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale FL and was a veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Tonya served a tour in Kuwait.

She is survived by her parents, Tracy and Ken Corwin; brothers, Darby Corwin, Ken R. Corwin, and Robert Corwin; grandparents; Jane...

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