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Helen Ruth Akins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sue Barron

Sue Barron

February 7, 2022

Sue Ragland Barron passed away on February 7, 2022 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Sue was born in Cookeville, Tennessee on January 22, 1936 to Rachel Ragland (Matheny) and John T. (Martha) Ragland, all of whom preceded her in death.

She graduated from Cookeville Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University, where she completed her B.S. and M.Ed....

Ann Waggoner

Ann Waggoner

February 7, 2022

Mrs. Julia Ann Waggoner, age 85, of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born in Nashville to the late William H. and Hester Jane Tinnell Finch. After retiring as office manager of Independent Life in Murfreesboro, TN, Ann and her husband moved to Waverly, TN to help her husband with his dealership. She was of...

David Manning

David Manning

February 7, 2022

Mr. David Clair Manning, age 64, of LaVergne, TN passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in Michigan to the late Ralph D. and JoAnn Marie Leppanen Manning. Mr. Manning proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked in facilities maintenance for Vanderbilt University. He was an avid gardener and played the dulcimer.

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Susan Quibodeaux

Susan Quibodeaux

February 7, 2022

Mrs. Susan Manuel Quibodeaux, age 75, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born in Oakdale, LA to the late Abraham Manuel, Sr. and AveLee Theresa David Vining. Mrs. Quibodeaux worked as a secretary for the City of Murfreesboro and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking cajun food, going fishing, and was an...

David Barlow

David Barlow

February 6, 2022

David Elwood Barlow, age 37 of Rockvale died Sunday February 6, 2022. David was a Brick and Stone Craftsman and had attended Concord United Methodist Church in Rockvale.

He is survived by his parents, Kathleen Barlow and Michael Wayne Barlow; children, Addisyn, Lilyann, Raylyn, Davilyn; brothers; Russell Barlow and wife Laura, Timothy Barlow.

A celebration...

Rita Zocco Hughes

Rita Zocco Hughes

February 5, 2022

Rita Hughes died peacefully Saturday morning, with family, at the home of her sister Liz, in Murfreesboro Tennessee.

Born December 6,1959 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Frank E. Zocco and Rosemarie B. Zocco. Rosemarie and her children moved to Youngstown Ohio in 1970. Rita attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and then graduated from Ursuline High School...

Rosa Lee Phillips

Rosa Lee Phillips

February 4, 2022

Rosa Lee Phillips, age 104 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home. She was a native of Natchitoches Parrish, Louisiana and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Pearl Shearin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Adam Phillips, Jr., brothers, Burton and Wilton Shearin, a sister, Mildred Shearin; and a...

Benjamin James Dominguez

Benjamin James Dominguez

February 4, 2022

Benjamin James Dominguez, age 4 ½ months of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away, Friday, February 4, 2022.

Benjamin is survived by his mother, Brianna Marie Dominguez of Murfreesboro, TN; and grandparents, Amy Miller, and Benjamin Fries of Republic, OH.

Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from...

Austin Taylor Poole

Austin Taylor Poole

February 4, 2022

Austin Taylor Poole, Age 27, died Friday February 4th, 2022.

He was a Smyrna Native that enjoyed working in the concrete industry and had an avid love for Tennessee football. He loved to make others laugh and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his son, Jaxson Poole, son's mother Hannah Poole; Daughter, Addaleigh...

Pierre Romelus

Pierre Romelus

February 3, 2022

Pierre Ronal Romelus born October 17, 1972, in Roche-ã-Bateaux, Haiti to late Joseph Dorismond and Eliana Romelus. Pierre was a graduate of CFPH as an Architect Designer. He was also a graduate of Salesien as a Carpenter.  He was employed by Amazon.

Pierre was united in marriage to Erla Compere on July 28,2001. To this union, three...

Norman Edward Strong

Norman Edward Strong

February 3, 2022

Norman Edward Strong , age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. A native of Tulsa, OK, he was the son of the late Homer and Rutha Johnson Strong. Mr. Strong was also preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ellen Albitz Strong, and several brothers and sisters.

Mr....

Collie Marshall Spence, Jr

Collie Marshall Spence, Jr

February 1, 2022

Collie Marshall Spence, Jr (97) of Smyrna, Tennessee died February 1 st , 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Dyer County, Tennessee but had lived in Smyrna, Tennessee since the year 2000. He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Smyrna, Tennessee. He was retired from U.S. General Services Administration after 36 years, World War...

Linda Weaver

Linda Weaver

February 1, 2022

Ms. Linda George Weaver was the daughter of the late F. Leon and L. Marie George of Nashville. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Johnson, Jamie (Michelle) Stewart, and Tracy (Dante) Zago; brother, Steve George; sisters, Kay (John) Alford, and Kristi (Tom) Williams; brother, Christopher (Jennifer) Humphries; grandchildren, Trevor Zago, Chris (Rachel) Lindsey, Tiffany (Kam) Smith, Dylan (Haley)...

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