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Kellena Alley "Doros" Mosley

Kellena Alley "Doros" Mosley

July 11, 2021

Kellena Alley "Doros" Mosley, born February 6, 1931, and past from this life July 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Horace K. Alley and Lena Mae Hammers Alley, by her husband of 62 Years Robert R. Mosley, Sr; children, Andrew Lloyd, Arthur Michael, and Judith Anita.

Mrs. Mosley is survived by three sons, Ray...

Jane Johnson Hill

Jane Johnson Hill

July 11, 2021

Jane Faye Johnson Hill , of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the Woodrow Jasper Johnson and Mary Estelle Adcock Johnson Delbridge. Mrs. Hill was also preceded in death by a son, Kimmy Lynn Carpenter and a grandson, Michael Shane Carpenter.

Mrs. Hill...

Jack C. Crumpton, Sr.

Jack C. Crumpton, Sr.

July 8, 2021

Jack C. Crumpton Sr. age 89, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

A Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Rev. Phillip A. Halladay will officiate. Entombment will be at 1:00 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.

He is survived by...

Mike Lorance

Mike Lorance

July 8, 2021

Murfreesboro native and resident Mike Lorance, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 8 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Lorance was a heralded newspaper and television outdoors reporter, columnist and personality, including 35 years as outdoors columnist for The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, retiring from that position in 2015. Upon his retirement, he was honored by...

Juan Rosales- Del Pilar

Juan Rosales- Del Pilar

July 8, 2021

Juan Antonio Rosales-Del Pilar, age 48 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

Martha "Jean" Spann

Martha "Jean" Spann

July 8, 2021

Martha "Jean" Gooch Spann was born in 1944 in Tiptonville, TN to Thelma Ruth and Alvin Gooch.  She was raised in a large Reelfoot Lake family and, although she moved to Nashville in 1962 after graduating high school, the Lake and her family remained part of her heart and soul.

Shortly after her move, Jean met and...

James "Jim" Kenneth Wilson

James "Jim" Kenneth Wilson

July 6, 2021

With his beloved family by his side, James (Jim) Kenneth Wilson, age 74 of Smyrna, TN, passed from their loving care into the arms of Jesus on July 6, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He is the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Bryant Wilson of Collinwood, TN.

Jim is...

Mary Frances Merritt

Mary Frances Merritt

July 6, 2021

Mary Frances Merritt, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse James Merritt, II; and daughter, Delores Cubbage.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Bajcar and her husband Wayne; son, Jesse James Merritt, III and his wife Alice; grandchildren, Matthew Bajcar, April Bajcar-Coursey, Jason Merritt, Jeremy...

Liz Luciano Robinson

Liz Luciano Robinson

July 6, 2021

Liz Luciano Robinson, age 59 of Beechgrove, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Quantico, Virginia, raised in Miami, and was the daughter of the late Francisco and Orfa Luciano, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Brenda Kaye Robinson.

Survivors include...

Michael "Mike" Gasser

Michael "Mike" Gasser

July 4, 2021

Michael "Mike" Gasser, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Mike was a native of Nashville, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George Louie Gasser Jr. and Virginia Constance Miller Gasser, and his sister, Gail Kleiger.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 10,...

Willis S. "Pete" White, Jr.

Willis S. "Pete" White, Jr.

July 4, 2021

Mr. Willis S. "Pete" White, Jr., age 94, of Columbus, OH passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late Willis S. White, Sr. and Carrie Culpepper White. Mr. White proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He then graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

John Franklin Brown

John Franklin Brown

July 3, 2021

John Franklin Brown of Murfreesboro, TN passed away July 3, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. "Papa JB," as he was known to many, was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.

Born November 3, 1949, in Independence, MO, John graduated from Truman High School in 1968 and began...

Evelyn K. Martin

Evelyn K. Martin

July 3, 2021

Evelyn Knight Martin, age 79 of Lascassas, died Saturday July 3, 2021, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1942, in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late Elzie Clifford Knight and Marie Cothron Knight.

She was a member of Lascassas Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She...

David H. Brand

David H. Brand

June 30, 2021

David H. Brand, 83, of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 30, 2021. David was born on February 1, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Clyde and Celia (Wolfe) Brand. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves working in the Army Motor Pool division. Following his service, he began a 31 year career with the VA...

Charles Ed Phillips

Charles Ed Phillips

June 29, 2021

Charles Ed Phillips, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Azilee Short Phillips; his wife, Mary Ruth Phillips; and his sister, Elisabeth Phillips.

He is survived by his daughters, Connie Phillips and Kathy...

Betty L. Hooper

Betty L. Hooper

June 28, 2021

Betty L. Hooper, age 78 of Smyrna died June 28, 2021. She was a native of Robertson County and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Leroy Fulton, and Betty Louise Edens Fulton. Mrs. Hooper was Artist and founding member Middle Tennessee Artist. Her creations and Love for Art will live on for generations to come.

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Gary Hutson

Gary Hutson

June 28, 2021

Gary Ray Hutson, age 71 of Nashville, TN passed away on June 28, 2021. He was born in Huntsville, TN to the late Alex and Geneva Duncan Hutson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Gail Hutson; sisters, Mary Hutson, Flora Cooper, and Netty Garrett; and a nephew, Brian Garrett.

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Bettye Thomson

Bettye Thomson

June 26, 2021

Bettye Thomson, age 74, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Thelma Coleman Davis; and husband, Bob Thomson.

She is survived by her son, Rob Thomson and his wife Bethany; grandchildren, Henry, Davis, Lillian, Anderson, and Gray Thomson; and numerous family and friends.

Mrs. Thomson was...

Richard Mcclanahan

Richard Mcclanahan

June 25, 2021

Mr. Richard James McClanahan, age 78, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Ernest W. McClanahan and Ann Isabelle McClanahan Hodges. Mr. McClanahan worked in information technology for Genesco and then HCA at his retirement. He was a faithful member of Highland Heights Church...

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott

June 25, 2021

James (Jimmy) Phillip Scott was born October 14 th , 1939 in Nashville, TN and departed this life on Friday, June 25 th , 2021. He was the only   son of Buford Scott, Jr. and Eulalia Baker Scott. Jimmy was a graduate of Old Antioch High School, (Class of 1959), and was very active in sports. Jimmy proudly served...

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