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David L. Buckner

David L. Buckner

April 28, 2021

David Leroy Buckner of Murfreesboro, TN, died comfortably at the Tennessee Veterans Home on April 28, 2021. He was born on July 18th of 1929. Mr. Buckner attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, and the Army was the best part of his life. After entering the military as an enlisted man and serving in Korea,...

Harold Vaughn

Harold Vaughn

April 28, 2021

Harold Vaughn, 81, received his heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  He was born on September 24, 1939, to Jesse Willard Vaughn and Nellie Gertrude Higdon Vaughn, who preceded him in death.  Brothers Melvin Lee Vaughn and Harry Ray Vaughn also preceded him in death.  Brother, Jesse Willard Vaughn, Jr. and sisters Ernestine Jones and Pauline Douglas survive...

Burnice Fay Billingsley

Burnice Fay Billingsley

April 27, 2021

Burnice "Bernie" Faye Billingsley, Age 82, of Lascassas, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances Billingsley; daughters, Suzy Smith (Bruce) of Taft and Mary Billingsley of Lascassas; grandchildren, Jessica Hamm (Elliot) of Hohenwald, Zachary Smith and Cristina Smith of Taft, and Elizabeth Hughes...

Rachele Lightsey

Rachele Lightsey

April 26, 2021

Rachele Weed Lightsey, age 46, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was a long-time resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband, Jared Lightsey of Elizabethton, TN; children, Jordan (Eli) Genet, Kamryn (Dylan) Lien, and Gage Lightsey; grandchild, Emmit James Genet; parents, Dennis and Kaye Stem Weed; sister, Ericka Weed...

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Pruitt

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Pruitt

April 25, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Pruitt , age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mrs. Pruitt was born of October 7, 1928 in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Nanny Neely Sullivan, her husband, Leonard "Bill" and Pruitt and several brothers, and sisters.

Mrs. Pruitt is...

Nicholas John Wech

Nicholas John Wech

April 25, 2021

Nicholas John Wech, 31, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021. Nick was a caring, friendly, and encouraging young man. He enjoyed meeting new people and he was very active in many areas at Third Baptist Church. He had a passion for helping others feel welcome and connected. Nicholas was a devoted and loving husband and...

Kathryn Dell Tabor

Kathryn Dell Tabor

April 24, 2021

Kathryn Dell Melton Tabor passed away Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at the Residence of Alive Hospice in Nashville. Kathryn is survived by her Daughters; Suzanne Elmore Robbins (Scott) of Smyrna, and Toscha Monique McClain of Nolensville, Son; Brian Lamar Elmore of Louisianna, Grandchildren; Sanchez McClain, Shelby Robbins, Sara Robbins, Trece McClain, and Marcus McClain; Brothers; Stephen Melton of Woodbury,...

Virginia Sanders

Virginia Sanders

April 24, 2021

Virginia Earthman Sanders, a long-time resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was peacefully called to our Lord on Saturday April 24, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Rutherford County to the late Harold H. Earthman and Mary Moore Earthman. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and former "Miss Vanderbilt", she married U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Robert Cannon Sanders and...

Joe Nunley

Joe Nunley

April 23, 2021

Lifelong educator Joe Nunley, 75, passed Friday, April 23, 2021 after an extended illness.

Mr. Nunley was born to the late Dr. Joe and Jessie DePriest Nunley in Durham, NC while his father was stationed there in the U.S. Army. They later moved home to McMinnville, TN where he attended elementary and middle school. By the early...

Larraine M. Thompson

Larraine M. Thompson

April 23, 2021

Larraine M. Thompson, age 78, of La Vergne, TN, passed away on April 23, 2021. She was born in Waialua, Hawaii, to the late Jackson and Margaret Sumile. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Susan Sumile; son, Robert Thompson; and daughter, Lisa Veal.

Larraine is survived by her husband of...

Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards

April 23, 2021

Elizabeth Edwards, age 97 of Murfreesboro, passed away on April 23, 2021. She was born in East St. Louis, IL to the late Mose Latta and Leona Warren Latta. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Gurthel Edwards, Jr., and a son, Rev. Don Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards was known for...

Pat Morrison-Lee

Pat Morrison-Lee

April 23, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Morrison-Lee, age 69 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Friday, April 23, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida with family at her side. She was born in Nashville and was a daughter of the late Dewey Clyde West and Marie West Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Gary West and Michael Pope; and her...

Eric Mosher

Eric Mosher

April 22, 2021

Mr. Eric Kyle Mosher, age 28, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was a native of Framingham, MA. Eric loved to drive anything fast - cars, motorcycles, and dirt bikes. He worked on anything that had a motor. He most recently worked for Olympus Athletic Club where he became passionate about working out. Eric had...

Ladonna W. Adams

Ladonna W. Adams

April 22, 2021

Ladonna W. Adams, age 81 of Readyville died April 22, 2021. She was a native of Kentucky and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mae Woods. Mrs. Adams was a member of the Church of Christ Church, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mel Adams;...

Bounteum Malaikham

Bounteum Malaikham

April 22, 2021

Mr. Bounteum Malaikham, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 22,2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pakse, Laos to the late Bounloy Malaikham and Thonglueng Malaikham. Mr. Malaikham was a graduate of the University of Champasak and served in the Royal Lao Air Force. He was a member of the Wat...

Ben Hilliard

Ben Hilliard

April 21, 2021

Ben Allen Hilliard, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on April 21, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Hilliard and Ada Perry Hilliard, and wife, Ruth Hilliard.

Mr. Hilliard is survived by his sons, Mack Hilliard and Allen Hilliard; grandson, Stevie Hilliard; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Hilliard, Neveah Hilliard, and Blake Hilliard.

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Bobby Patterson

Bobby Patterson

April 21, 2021

Bobby A. Patterson, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He is the son of the late Pat and Onie Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy May Mabry.

He is survived by his children, Kim Duke and her husband Kenny, Robert Patterson and...

Arnold Smith

Arnold Smith

April 20, 2021

Mr. Raymond "Arnold" Smith, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Glasgow, KY to the late William Ruel and Virginia Helen Lewis Smith. Arnold proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He then owned Smith Body Shop before becoming manager for Hippodrome Nissan's body shop. He restored several...

Thomas Patrick O'Hern

Thomas Patrick O'Hern

April 20, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Patrick O'Hern, of LaVergne, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Emmett O'Hern Sr. and Texanna O'Hern. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Emmett O'Hern Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tammy O'Hern; his sons,...

Cody Miller

Cody Miller

April 20, 2021

Cody Miller, age 29 passed away suddenly April 20, 2021. He was born at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville and grew up in Santa Fe, TN.

Those that knew Cody were blessed with his compassion, kindness, and grace. He was a dedicated husband and father, a "Mama's Boy" who adored his Mother, Gena, and a loving brother to...

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