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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

John Moore Williamson

John Moore Williamson

August 21, 2021

John Moore Williamson, age 40, a resident of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away August 21, 2021.  He was born in Bowling Green, KY on September 2, 1980.

John was a member of the North Boulevard Church of Christ and grew up in the Smyrna Church of Christ.  He was involved with the Smyrna Youth Group and traveled to...

Weck Hodge Mankin Ii

Weck Hodge Mankin Ii

August 20, 2021

Weck Hodge Mankin II, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Weck Hodge Mankin and Georgia Brandon Mankin Holland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Vaughn Mankin.

He is survived by his children, Yvonne Hailey and her husband Jim of Gallatin,...

Wanda Leckie

Wanda Leckie

August 20, 2021

Wanda Price Leckie, age 74, of Smyrna, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021. A native of Floyd County, Kentucky she was preceded in death by her parents, Harold H. and Stella Joyce Price.

She is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill" Leckie; daughters, Carren Leckie Reecer and her husband Bruce...

Alan Mcginn

Alan Mcginn

August 20, 2021

Mr. Larry "Alan" McGinn, age 60, of Orlando, FL passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born in Memphis, TN to Larry Ross and Regina Jolley McGinn. Mr. McGinn earned his Eagle Scout and was an avid swimmer in high school. He graduated the University of Tennessee in 1984 with a bachelor's in electrical engineering and the University...

Monte Arden Mcfarland

Monte Arden Mcfarland

August 19, 2021

MURFREESBORO – Monte A. McFarland, 83, died at his home at The Village of Murfreesboro. He was born the eldest son of Arden and Roma Zimmerman McFarland in Plymouth, IN on July 24th, 1938.

Monte started working while still in school and finished high school later. He went on to study Computer Science at Motlow College in...

Rosalie Morris

Rosalie Morris

August 18, 2021

Rosalie B. Green Morris followed her husband into the next life on August 18, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Like so many great love stories, their 64 year marriage did not end with her husband's death earlier this year; the bond remained strong throughout the remainder of her life on this earth and into the next life.

Having...

Margaret Owens Keach

Margaret Owens Keach

August 18, 2021

Margaret Owens Keach earned her heavenly wings and soared away from us early Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021. Margaret was the daughter of the late Wesley Dennis and Mary Carter Owens. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Dorris Keach; and daughter, Sherryl Keach Horton. Margaret is survived her son, Tim and his...

Darold Gray Lyles

Darold Gray Lyles

August 18, 2021

Darold Gray Lyles, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on August 18, 2021. He was born in Lafayette, TN to the late Robert E. and Fairdenia Heath Lyles. He is survived by his wife, Elyce Porter Lyles; son, Robert G. Lyles and wife Angela; daughter, Katherine DiSarli and husband Tony; grandchildren, Jonathan Lyles, Tiffany Lyles, Joseph DiSarli, and...

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Smith

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Smith

August 17, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Smith, age 82, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A native of Eagleville, Tennessee he was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bertha Haskins Smith; and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Burial will...

Amanda Diane Morgan

Amanda Diane Morgan

August 17, 2021

Amanda Diane Morgan, age 43, of Murfreesboro passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

She was born on February 2, 1978 at Oak Ridge Hospital on an icy winter morning to devoted parents. After graduating high school Amanda moved to Murfreesboro where she attended Middle Tennessee State University and eventually met her husband and raised her family....

Melanie French

Melanie French

August 17, 2021

Melanie Cynthia Drennan French, age 58 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on August 17, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Dalton and Cynthia Drennan. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Anne Thaxton (J.), Alicia Wall (Jeff), Miriam Drennan, and Henry "Hank" Drennan (Caroline); nieces and nephews, Clay Thaxton (Andrea), Drew Thaxton (Michelle),...

Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carbiener

Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carbiener

August 17, 2021

Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carbiener , age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A native of Cedar Falls, IA, he was the son of the late Edward and Adeline Kiehn Carbiener. Mr. Carbiener was also preceded in death by his brothers Marvin and Robert Carbiener.

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Claire Rudolph

Claire Rudolph

August 16, 2021

Claire Rudolph, age 95, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rose Lohman; husband of 62 years, David Rudolph; brother, Edward Lohman; and son in law, BC Cash.

She is survived by her children, Carol Cash, Wayne Rudolph and his wife Barbara, Donna Corum and her husband Randy;...

Carolyn Ann Kelly

Carolyn Ann Kelly

August 14, 2021

Carolyn Ann Kelly, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Kelly; parents, John and Vernice Boyce; brother, Jackie Boyce; and a sister.

She is survived by her sons, Jerry Kelly and his wife Felicia, Brian Kelly and his wife Sheila, Mike Kelly and his...

James "Jim" Edward Mckee

James "Jim" Edward Mckee

August 13, 2021

James "Jim" Edward McKee, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 13, 2021. He lived his whole life on his family farm in Milton, TN. He was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church at Milton. He attended elementary school at Milton and Lascassas and graduated from Central High in Murfreesboro. He was a...

Lillian Mccrary

Lillian Mccrary

August 13, 2021

Mrs. Daisy "Lilian" Vaught McCrary, age 96, of Readyville, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, August 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Rutherford Co., TN and daughter of the late Cantrell and Lillie Ann Tabor Vaught. Mrs. McCrary was a 1944 graduate of Kittrell High School. She was a faithful member of...

Carolyn Clay Anderson

Carolyn Clay Anderson

August 13, 2021

Carolyn Clay Powell Anderson peacefully passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. On March 5, 1943, she was born in Nashville to Louis Davis Powell and Eloise Clay Powell. All will remember her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Having received her Bachelors in Elementary Education in 1965 at Middle Tennessee...

William "Bill" Tom Lovett

William "Bill" Tom Lovett

August 13, 2021

William "Bill" Lovett, age 41 of Antioch, passed away on August 13, 2021. Bill is the son of the late Tommie Lovett and surviving mother Ae Cha Lovett.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister; Anne Loflin and husband Billy; and nieces and nephews; Allison, Blake, and Cannon Loflin.

A graveside...

Bobby Morris

Bobby Morris

August 13, 2021

Mr. Bobby Lynn Morris, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born in Hohenwald, TN to Harold and Shelby Rippy Morris. Bobby owned and operated Morris Automotive. He was a faithful member of Beech Creek Full Gospel Church where he was involved singing and playing guitar. His main hobby was drag racing. Bobby...

Julie Lynn Scarberry

Julie Lynn Scarberry

August 13, 2021

Julie Lynn Scarberry, age 42 of Woodbury, TN passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Nashville, TN to Billy and Rita Scarberry. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Brittany Scarberry-Moores, Kayla Moores, Jordan Moores, Ashley Moores, and Cameron Moores; granddaughters, Audriana Bishop (4) and Sieanna Swann (arriving next month); siblings, Melody...

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