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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Jean Smith Watts

Jean Smith Watts

June 17, 2021

Jean Smith Watts, age 94 of Readyville, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 17, 2021. A native of Sylacauga, AL, she was the daughter of the late William Tolbert and Mary Malinda Glazener Smith. Mrs. Watts was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years George Howard Watts who...

Fred Van Allen

Fred Van Allen

June 17, 2021

Fred Van Allen, age 70, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away suddenly at his residence on June 17 th , 2021. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Grace Griffin and Jonny Allen; and brother, Charles Allen.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Austin Allen; Daughters, Brandy Allen and Kim Tidmore; Step-daughters, Amy Sorrelli and...

Gladys Frye

Gladys Frye

June 17, 2021

Gladys Payne Frye, age 96, died June 17, 2021, following a brief illness in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   Born a coal miner's daughter on August 17, 1924 she was the 3rd of six children.  She grew up in the hills surrounding South Pittsburg, Tennessee and would one day have tea at Buckingham Palace with the Queen. How great is that! It...

Rhonda Sheree Stinson

Rhonda Sheree Stinson

June 16, 2021

Rhonda Sheree Stinson, age 58 of Murfreesboro died June 16, 2021. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her father, Jim York. Mrs. Stinson worked for Community Health Systems and part time at Wal-Mart on Nolensville Road.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Royce Stinson; children, Charles Stinson, Taryne...

Mr. Sourivan Thongkhamlay

Mr. Sourivan Thongkhamlay

June 16, 2021

Mr. Sourivan Thongkhamlay, age 25, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

He is survived by his parents, Bounsovan Thongkhamlay and Ving Thongkhamlay; brother, Derick Thongkhamlay; and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 12:00-2:00 PM with Funeral Service following at 2:00 PM at...

Doris Larue Diffenderfer

Doris Larue Diffenderfer

June 14, 2021

Doris Larue Diffendefer born January 15, 1929 passed away June 14, 2021 at Park View Meadows Assisted Living in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was preceded in death by her sister, June Stolpe, brothers Bruce and Douglas Freese and daughter Sharon Sencindiver.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Oliver Diffenderfer.  She married Oliver Diffenderfer in May of 1947.  ...

Venh Sengthavone

Venh Sengthavone

June 14, 2021

Venh Sengthavone, age 70 of Murfreesboro died June 14, 2021. She was a native of Thailand. Mrs. Sengthavone was a devoted wife mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Joe Sengthavone, Jim Sengthavone, Julie Brown, son in law, Dallas Brown; grandchildren, Amelia and Wyatt Brown; son, Sene Phraphumee; siblings, Bounleuan Phraphumee, Sombath Phraphumee, Bounlieng Phraphumee,...

Virginia Cassle

Virginia Cassle

June 13, 2021

Virginia Cayubit Cassle, age 71, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cisario and Eufricina Verona Cayubit; brothers, Querino Cayubit, Felipe Cayubit; and aunt, Asiang Cayubit.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Cassle; children, Elizabeth Nelson and her husband Sidney, Shaun Cassle and his wife Lynn Marges; grandchildren, JR...

Delaynie Lizabeth Duncan

Delaynie Lizabeth Duncan

June 13, 2021

Delaynie Lizabeth Duncan, infant daughter of Ronnie and Hope Duncan, became an Angel and with her wings, flew to Heaven on June 13, 2021.

She is also survived by her grandparents; Patti and Joel Smith, Brenda and David Clark, Steve and Debi Patterson, and Ronald Duncan Sr. Uncles; Stevie Patterson (Jessica) and Jeremy Smith. Aunts; Danielle Duncan,...

David Ralston, Fleming, Jr.

David Ralston, Fleming, Jr.

June 12, 2021

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, David Ralston Fleming, Jr., loving husband, and devoted father, passed away at the age of 59.

David was born on November 7, 1961, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to David R. Fleming, Sr. and Hazel (Swann) Newman. He attended Fort Campbell High School in Clarksville, TN. Growing up, he lived briefly in Stuttgart, Germany...

Luann Reid

Luann Reid

June 12, 2021

LuAnn Reid, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Quincy, IL passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, following a long illness.

She was born in Mattoon, Illinois to Gene and Carol Reid. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1977. Lu was a health care provider for over forty years. She studied mortuary science at Carl...

Yvonne Wilson Berry

Yvonne Wilson Berry

June 12, 2021

Yvonne Wilson Berry, age 85 of Murfreesboro died Saturday  June 12,2021. She was a native of McNairy Co. and was preceded in death by her husband Willie "Bill" Berry, and son, Phillip Berry, parents, Laphord Wilson and Lou Jane Griffin Wilson.

Mrs. Berry was a longtime member of Franklin Road Baptist Church, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Denise Kendrick

Denise Kendrick

June 12, 2021

Mrs. Denise L. Kendrick, age 56, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was a native of Columbus, OH. Mrs. Kendrick was a faithful member of E. Main Church of Christ. Her career was varied from Ohio to Florida to Tennessee. She worked in a donut shop, drove a bus, and managed a janitorial service.

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James “Doug” Douglas Weathers

James “Doug” Douglas Weathers

June 12, 2021

James Douglas (Doug) Weathers, age 78, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1942, Doug graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; he was a member of the Kansas City Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M, Ben Hur Lodge #322 for...

Mary Allene Letner

Mary Allene Letner

June 11, 2021

Mary Allene Letner , age 98 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. A native of Coffee County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lee Greenbriar and Allie D. Blackburn Lowhorn. Mrs. Letner was also preceded in death by her husbands, Burnice Allen and Willis Letner, an infant daughter, Regina Fae Allen, a...

James Robert Holliman

James Robert Holliman

June 10, 2021

James Robert Holliman, age 93 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was a native of Old Hickory, Tennessee and was a son of the late Henry Harley Holliman and Ruby Taber Holliman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee Holliman in 1982 and his second wife Mary West Holliman...

George Wesley Pierce

George Wesley Pierce

June 10, 2021

George Wesley Pierce, age 82, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. A native of Franklin, TN, he was the son of the late James Otto and Nellie Bryant Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Lou McDonald Pierce; daughter, Lisa Jane Fyke; and three brothers, Otis Pierce, Roy Pierce, and...

Donna Kaye Harris

Donna Kaye Harris

June 10, 2021

Donna Kaye Harris, age 59 of Murfreesboro died June 10, 2021. She was a native of Maryville, TN and was preceded in death by her father Richard Foster, and sister Janice Graves.

Mrs. Harris was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church and retired flight attendant with American Airlines.

She is survived by her children,...

Michael Raymond Gardner

Michael Raymond Gardner

June 9, 2021

Michael Raymond Gardner, age 18 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois and was a son of Michael Thomas Gardner and Melinda Valenzuela, who survive him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Makayla Gardner; a brother, Miles Gardner; maternal grandparents, Esther and Melvin Valenzuela;...

Asia Tempongko

Asia Tempongko

June 8, 2021

Asia Tempongko, 22, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home in Bell Buckle, TN.

She was born on July 22, 1998 in Shelbyville, TN.

She is survived by her father, Michael Tempongko; mother, Tracie Bertram; siblings,  Jolene, Ariel, Coby, Austin, Ethan, Taryn, Aaliyah, and Naomi.

Regardless of who Asia was with...

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