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James Don Woodward

James Don Woodward

February 3, 2021

Mr. James Don Woodward, son of the late Doris Goodman was born April 16th, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Colquitt County, Georgia and was a graduate of Colquitt County High School. He was a man of great faith and worshiped with his family at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN.

Don was...

Charles "Chuck" Purnell

Charles "Chuck" Purnell

February 2, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Purnell, age 54, of Smyrna, TN, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Tucker Purnell; parents, John and Janice Craig Purnell Sr; daughter, Jessica Byrd and her husband Patrick; sons, Brandon Purnell, Sean Purnell, and Kirk Havens and his wife Deana; grandchildren, Kellan, Alyssa, Tyler, Amelia, and Stella; siblings,...

Jeremy Amedee

Jeremy Amedee

January 31, 2021

Jeremy "Big Dude" Amedee, age 33 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Born in Charlotte, NC and son to Jeffrey Amedee of the Phillipines and Rhea Amedee-Motley of Smyrna, Jeremy is also survived by sister Ashley Barber (Andy), brother Jonathan Amedee (Mary Beth), nieces Avery Taylor, Olivia Seiffert, Stella Amedee, and Anna Amedee, nephews Dillon...

Edmond Roger Schmolke, Jr

Edmond Roger Schmolke, Jr

January 30, 2021

Edmond Roger Schmolke, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN went home to heaven on January 30, 2021.

He was born December 23, 1969 in Slidell, LA.

He was preceded in death by his loving stepfather, David John Busbee, who filled the role of father in his life and inspired him to overcome the many obstacles in his...

Joan R. King

Joan R. King

January 29, 2021

Joan R. King, age 80 of Smyrna passed away peacefully on Friday January 29, 2021. She was born in Berea, KY and was the daughter of the late, Jack Vint and Geneva Stivers Vint. Mrs. King was retired from Union Central Insurance Company.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Jim King; children, Carl Douglas...

Dean Quartey

Dean Quartey

January 28, 2021

Dean Lesile Kwatelai Quartey, age 43 of Smyrna passed away suddenly on January 28, 2021. He was a native of Oklahoma City OK and was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church Nashville. Les was outstanding in Football and Track at Franklin High School. He enjoyed sports and will be missed by so many family and friends.

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Robert Little

Robert Little

January 27, 2021

Robert Little, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Wilburn and Dixie Cable Little. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sharron Ann Little, and a brother, Glen Dean Little.

Mr. Little is survived by his children, Makisha...

Evelyn Marie Pruitt

Evelyn Marie Pruitt

January 27, 2021

Evelyn Marie Pruitt, age 64 of Lascassas, TN passed away on January 27, 2021. She was born in Rutherford County to the late Thomas and Marie Nickens. Mrs. Pruitt is survived by her husband, David Pruitt; children, Tammy Renee Campbell and husband Brent and Ross Pruitt and wife Teanna; grandchildren, Beau Campbell and Jeremiah, Wyatt, and Lucas Pruitt; siblings,...

Cecil Eugene Paul

Cecil Eugene Paul

January 27, 2021

Cecil Eugene Paul , age 93 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A native of Davidson County, Tn, he was on January 31, 1927 to the late John and Ruth Phillips Paul. Mr. Paul was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Marie Warpool Paul, brothers, Jim and Howard Paul, and sisters, Frances...

Duane Haddock

Duane Haddock

January 27, 2021

Mr. Donald "Duane" Haddock, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born in Selmer, TN to the late Carl and Jean Cody Haddock. Mr. Haddock was a 1974 graduate of Bradshaw High School in Florence, AL where he was a standout on the football team. He retired after nearly 40 years from Nissan...

Jessica Nicole Willett

Jessica Nicole Willett

January 27, 2021

Jessica Nicole Willett, age 36 of Christiana passed away January 27, 2021. She was native of Alabama and has live in Christiana for the past 15 years. She was a 2005 graduate of Cleveland High School Cleveland, AL. Jessica attended World Outreach Church.

She is survived by her mother, Penny Eller and husband Michael Hopper; Father, Kenny...

Charles David Youree, Jr

Charles David Youree, Jr

January 26, 2021

With love and a heavy heart, the family of Charles David Youree, Jr., announces his death on January 26, 2021. He passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Virginia at the age of 92.

Born and raised in Rutherford County, Tennessee, Charles "Chuck" was the son of the late Charles David Youree, Sr., and Virginia Tilford Youree. He was...

Rex Gordon Creviston, Sr.

Rex Gordon Creviston, Sr.

January 26, 2021

Rex Gordon Creviston, Sr. , age 76 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. A native of Davidson County, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Geneva Gordon Creviston. Mr. Creviston was also preceded in death by his wife Sally Ann Hunt Creviston who died in 2013, and a brother, Max...

Dorothy Holland

Dorothy Holland

January 25, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Holland, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. A native of Palmer, Tennessee she was the daughter of the late Reece and Corine Pocus Fletcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean Murray Holland who died in 1966.

She is survived by her sons, Dean Holland,...

Mary "Sissy" Elizabeth Adcock

Mary "Sissy" Elizabeth Adcock

January 25, 2021

Mary "Sissy" Elizabeth Adcock, age 81 of Smyrna passed away January 25, 2021. She was a native of Rutherford Co and was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Adcock, Jr., her parents, Frank Richard Clark, Mary Lou Douglas Clark; brothers, Raymond Clark, Richard Clark; sister; Betty Bahou.

Mrs. Adcock was a member of Church of Christ...

Edna "Bea" Derrenberger

Edna "Bea" Derrenberger

January 24, 2021

Please join the Derrenberger family for a memorial service via ZOOM

Time: Feb 21, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Follow this link to join the ZOOM services

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Meeting ID: 830 6663 6406 Passcode: 5221918

Edna Belle Beery Derrenberger (better known as "Bea") passed away January...

Khanti Vannivong

Khanti Vannivong

January 24, 2021

Khan Vannivong, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Onekeo Vannivong; children, Somboon Supakhan, Saeng Vannivong, Bee Phetsada and husband Pie Phetsada, Noy Noum, Ben Vannivong and husband Ob, Bak Supakhan  and wife Jessica, Mai Piyawong and husband Somjit, and Ko Vannivong; and grandchildren, Benjamin, Lianna, Jasmine, Justin, Navin,...

Hershel "Sid" Owen Jackson

Hershel "Sid" Owen Jackson

January 24, 2021

Hershel Owen "Sid" Jackson , age 92 of Eagleville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Horace Owen and Ora Mai Love Jackson. Mr. Jackson was also preceded in death by a brother, Horace Elton Jackson; sister, Bettie Love Jackson Langen; and son-in-law, Kenneth W. Snell.

Mr. Jackson...

Dewey Wayne Underhill

Dewey Wayne Underhill

January 23, 2021

Dewey Wayne Underhill, age 86, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.

He was a graduate of Warren County in McMinnville where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He served in the United States Air Force as a medic and ambulance driver. Wayne was an active member at the Sharpsville Church of Christ....

Mike Hill

Mike Hill

January 22, 2021

Terry Michael "Mike" Hill, age 47 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was a son of the late Terry Monroe Hill and Angie Marie Prayter, and he loved his parents with a passion to make the heavens envy.

Survivors include a sister, Amanda Hill...

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