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Donna Elizabeth Lamb

Donna Elizabeth Lamb

January 7, 2021

Donna Elizabeth Jackson Lamb, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN passed from this life on January 7, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Lamb; her mother, Donna Elizabeth Jackson; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Davaan McDuffie.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Lamb-Fitzgerald and Anthony Lee Lamb and wife Gay;...

Dorothy Berg

Dorothy Berg

January 6, 2021

Dorothy Rushing Berg, age 97 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 6, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro to the late William and Myrtle Thornton Rushing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Karl Berg; son, William G. "Buddy" Phillips; daughter, Sallye M. Barnes; and 6 siblings.

Mrs. Berg is...

Donald Ray White, Sr

Donald Ray White, Sr

January 6, 2021

Donald Ray White, Sr. met Jesus with open arms on January 6, 2021 at the age of 78.  Don was born in Columbia, TN to John Ed White and Tina White on December 19, 1942. He is preceded in death by his father and his mother.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Hale White; son, Donald Ray White,...

George Hanson, Jr.

George Hanson, Jr.

January 5, 2021

Carl "George" Hanson, Jr. age 94 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Stones River Manor. He was a native of Memphis and a son of the late Carl G. and Gladys Morrison Hanson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Julia Regen Hanson, brothers, Daniel and Franklin D. Hanson and a...

Margaret Goodwin

Margaret Goodwin

January 5, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Lynn Goodwin, age 83, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Barney and Obera Anderson Carroll. Mrs. Goodwin retired as the secretary for Metro Schools Board of Education after 20 years. During her retirement, she enjoyed riding Harleys with her husband, painting shirts, and...

Charles Jeffrey "Jeff" Mullins

Charles Jeffrey "Jeff" Mullins

January 5, 2021

Charles Jeffrey "Jeff" Mullins, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN, died at his home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 after an extended illness. A native of Rutherford County, Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Robert and Charlene Dotson Mullins.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 12:00 Noon at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother Jimmy Carver will...

Ray Sparks

Ray Sparks

January 5, 2021

Mr. Thurman "Ray" Sparks, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born in Irvine, KY to the late J.D. and Lilyrene Neal Sparks. Mr. Sparks proudly served his country in the United States Army. He attended Lee University and UTC. Mr. Sparks worked for Kroger for over 40 years managing stores in Murfreesboro,...

Ken Gruszka

Ken Gruszka

January 4, 2021

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Gruszka, age 74, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born in Michigan City, IN to the late Peter and Frances Gruszka. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a self employed bookkeeper. He was an antique car buff. Ken played drums for over 55 years...

Nell Marie Devrow

Nell Marie Devrow

January 4, 2021

Nell Marie Braud Devrow, age 81 of Christiana, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and a daughter of the late Freddie Braud and Elise Bourgeois Braud.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Dennis Devrow; daughters, Victoria Devereaux of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Dana McKee of Lake Arrowhead,...

Holmes Ellis

Holmes Ellis

January 4, 2021

Leslie Holmes Ellis, Jr, age 84, of Rockvale, TN passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born January 14, 1936 in Paducah, KY to the late Leslie Holmes Ellis Sr. and Gela Furches Ellis.

Holmes is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Ellis; children, Lesa Roman (Dennis) of Nashville,...

Janet Hazel Swift

Janet Hazel Swift

January 4, 2021

Janet Hazel Swift, age 81 of Murfreesboro, previously Lakewood, NJ, was called home to the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Tamaqua, PA and a daughter of the late Thomas Frederick and Ruth Elizabeth Yoder Nahf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Bruce Wayne Murray

Bruce Wayne Murray

January 3, 2021

Mr. Bruce Wayne Murray, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born in Selma, AL to the late Bruce and Betty Tatum Murray. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had numerous careers throughout his life. Bruce has been an air traffic controller, worked at Bridgestone, and driven a...

Coy Edward Byrum

Coy Edward Byrum

January 3, 2021

On Sunday, January 3 rd , 2021 Coy Edward Byrum Jr., Son, Husband, Father, Pa and Great Pa passed away at the age of 72 to go to be with our Lord and Savior. Coy was born on December 5 th , 1948 to Coy Edward Byrum Sr. and Nola K. Byrum in Clarkton, Missouri. The family moved to...

Baylor Bramble

Baylor Bramble

January 2, 2021

Mr. Baylor Grayson Bramble, age 22, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 2, 2021 after a courageous battle. He was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. Baylor was a 2017 graduate of Siegel High School. He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church. Baylor leaves behind a legacy of a genuine faith in God...

Bobbie Jean Waite Brisson

Bobbie Jean Waite Brisson

January 2, 2021

Bobbie Jean Waite Brisson , age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Earlene Qualls Waite. Mrs. Brisson was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Brisson who died in 1991.

Mrs. Brisson is survived...

Donald T. Pearson

Donald T. Pearson

January 2, 2021

Donald T. Pearson, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Saturday January 2, 2020. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Donald E. Pearson, and Gwendolyn Pearson. Mr. Pearson was a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church. He was owner of Big Head Caps. Mr. Pearson is survived wife, Charlotte Pearson; brother, Dr....

Sandra "Sandy" Ballard

Sandra "Sandy" Ballard

January 1, 2021

Sandy Ballard, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021. She was a long time resident of the Coleman community in Coleman, OK and was very active in her home Churches ALT, River of Life Ministries in Durant, OK & M.A.D. Ministries of Tishomingo, OK.

She leaves behind her daughter,...

James Lee Winner, Jr

James Lee Winner, Jr

January 1, 2021

James Lee Winner, Jr. age 64 of Smyrna passed away January 1, 2021. He was a native of Columbus, GA and was preceded in death by his father James Lee Winner Mr. Winner was a member of LifePoint Church in Smyrna and was working for Travis Electric. He was an extremely competitive fisherman and will be missed by his...

The Honorable (Bg) Roger Warren Wheelwright

The Honorable (Bg) Roger Warren Wheelwright

January 1, 2021

The Honorable (BG) Roger Warren Wheelwright, U.S. Army Retired, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home from complications associated with exposure to Agent Orange while serving as a Captain during combat duty in Vietnam. A native of Denver, CO, Roger was drafted into the Army in 1968, just six months after graduate school...

Dorothy Shelton

Dorothy Shelton

January 1, 2021

Dorothy Tolliver Shelton passed away on January 1, 2021 at the age of 85 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late A.W. and Ruth Tolliver. She is survived by her sister, Joy Tolliver of Murfreesboro, TN. Dot was a very spiritual person having read the entire Bible multiple times.

Dot graduated as salutatorian of...

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