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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Jody Duke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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