Ronald Messier
September 2, 2021
Ronald A. Messier December 8, 1944 – September 2, 2021. Ron is survived by his wife Emily, his children Samantha and Ben, his stepchildren Alex, Missy, and Jody Ruffner, his granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Ruffner, and his brother Robert Messier.
He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro, TN since 1983.
He was...
Cathryn Sims Hadaway
September 2, 2021
Cathryn Sims Hadaway, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. A native of Shiloh, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Warner Martin and Ida Jane Wesley Sims. Mrs. Hadaway was also preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Hadaway.
Mrs. Hadaway is survived by her sons, Van...
Edward Samuel "Sonny" Elam, Jr.
September 1, 2021
Edward Samuel (Sonny) Elam, Jr., age 81, peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021. Visitation with the family will be held from noon until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with funeral services to follow. Mr. Elam will be laid to rest in the Elam-Snell Family Cemetery located on...
Marlou Patterson
September 1, 2021
MarLou Patterson, age 94, a life-long resident of Smyrna, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late William Rather "W.R." and Nell Earls Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Swink Pershing Patterson; daughter, Nell Patterson Mefford; and brothers, Earl Coleman and Sam Barnes Coleman...
Ruth Alene Tomlin
September 1, 2021
Ruth Alene Still Tomlin age 88, a resident the majority of her life in Rutherford County, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Casey and Lydia Still. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade Tomlin and two sons, Roger and Tim Tomlin. She is survived...
Danny Bruce Todd
August 31, 2021
Danny Bruce Todd, age 69 of Murfreesboro, died at his home August 31, 2021. He was a longtime Murfreesboro resident and was preceded in death by the late James Mayne Todd and Elsie Armstrong Todd Lamb; stepfather, Edward Clay Lamb; first cousin, Eph Allen "Buster" Todd.
He is survived by cousins, Shannon Robinson David Louie Todd of...
Karen Renee Berndt
August 31, 2021
Karen Berndt, age 57 of Murfreesboro, died Monday, August 31, 2021, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and the daughter of the late Joe and Rachel Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Karl Berndt; daughters, Kristina Morgan and husband Brad of Murfreesboro, Kayla Berndt and Kelsey Berndt, both...
Marie Bridges Carney
August 31, 2021
Marie Bridges Carney, age 100 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. A native of Cadiz, KY, she was the daughter of the late Luther E. and Cora Lou Banister Bridges. Mrs. Carney was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hewell Carney, two brothers, Paul and L. E. Bridges, sister, Louise Withers Smith, and...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Miles
August 31, 2021
Jeffrey "Jeff" Miles, age 52, of Nashville, TN died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angela Eddy Miles; sons, Roland Miles, Jeffrey Miles, Justin O'Brien, Dade Burton, and Patrick Harden; daughter-in-law, Liz Burton; granddaughters, Pandora, Lelynn, Gabriela, and Elaina; mother, Faye Whitley; step-father, Norman Whitley; brother, Donald Whitley; sister, Tina Whitley;...
Carroll Lee Marcum
August 31, 2021
Carroll Lee Marcum, age 71 of Lascassas, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in Fort Sill, OK to the late John W. and Thelma Cunningham Marcum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Edwina Simpson.
Carroll is survived by his wife, Bonnie Watson Marcum; sons, Joseph...
Terry Best
August 31, 2021
Mr. Steven "Terry" Best, age 66, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Robert and Willa Jean Gaines Best. Mr. Best worked for Tennessee Mechanical Corporation as a service manager. He attended Highland Heights Church of Christ. Mr. Best was a member of the Trilakes Bass Trail and...
Charles David Fortner
August 31, 2021
Charles David Fortner, age 76 departed on August 31 st and entered his heavenly home.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lynda Fortner and son David. He also was preceded in death by his parents Charles Elmo and Juanita Fortner and his siblings, Charlotte Fortner, Peggy McConnell and Morgan Fortner.
He is survived...
Verna Joyce Hudson
August 30, 2021
Verna Joyce Hudson, age 65 of Smyrna died Monday August 30, 2021. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death, Vernon Eugene Stagner, and Gladys Helen Lawson Smith.
She was a devoted mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by her children; Joshua Hudson and wife Danielle, Tanya Tisdale; grandchildren, Rilynn Rae...
Joyce Charlene Cooper
August 30, 2021
Joyce Charlene Singleton Cooper, age 79, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 30, 2021. A native of Morgan County, Alabama she was the daughter of the late Jason Luther and Nola Mae Hobson Singleton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bryant Cooper; brothers Wayne, Ray, Earl, and Ronald and...
Annette Surline Ward
August 30, 2021
Annette Surline Ward, age 82, of Murfreesboro Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2021. She was the loving wife of Larry Eugene Ward, devoted mother of Irene Ward Yates (Eric, deceased), Diane Ward (Matthew Adams) and Kelly Ann Lacey (Ronald), and amazing grandmother of Gunnar Ward Lacey (Jessica), Christopher Eric Yates, and Alex Robert Yates. She is also survived...
Joyce Allen
August 29, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Mays Allen, age 75, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. A native of Cheatham County, Tennessee she was the daughter of the late William Howard Mays and Ethel Lorene Redden. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Dean Allen; and her brother Mike Mays.
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Wayne Deskins
August 29, 2021
Wayne Deskins, age 40 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at StoneCrest Medical Center following a brief illness.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Amanda Deskins; a son, Jordan Deskins; and a daughter, Norah Jean Deskins, all of Smyrna; mother, Patricia Poteete and husband Brice of LaVergne; father, Kenneth Deskins of Murfreesboro; maternal grandmother,...
Joshua Newsom
August 27, 2021
Joshua Bruce Newsom of Erlanger, KY, passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 40 on August 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY surrounded by his wife and her family.
Josh was a Smyrna Tennessee native who moved to Northern Kentucky 4 years ago. He will be remembered for being a great dad, wonderful...
Alora Helen Baxter
August 26, 2021
Alora Helen McIntyre Baxter, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born in Malta, Montana to the late Harold and Alice Hankins McIntyre. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Michael and Lorraine.
Mrs. Baxter is survived by her daughters, Chrisila Pettey and husband Bruce...
Andre P. "Dre" Finau
August 26, 2021
Andre P. Finau age 37 of Smyrna, TN died Thursday August 26, 2021. He was a native of Las Vegas, NV and resided in Buffalo, NY for quite some time. Andre worked for Image Connection, as an embroidery operator prior to receiving full disability.
Andre is survived by his wife Joanna Khamthongath Finau and children, Paul and...
