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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Frederick Whitlock

Frederick Whitlock

December 8, 2020

Fred e rick Lee Whitlock, age 77, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 8 , 2020.  He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on August 10, 1943 .  He is prec eded in death by his wife, Susan Whitlock, and his parents, Charles and Mary Lou Whitlock.

Fred graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree...

Paul Warrick

Paul Warrick

December 8, 2020

Paul Warrick, age 73 of Shelbyville, TN passed away on December 8, 2020. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Robert and Effie May Brewer Warrick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Warrick; and siblings Lester Warrick, Sheila Warrick, Hoyt Warrick, Will Warrick, J.C. Warrick, Shorty Warrick, Clarence Warrick,...

Carina "Corey" Heimburger

Carina "Corey" Heimburger

December 7, 2020

Carina "Corey" Heimburger, died Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born October 26, 1954 in New Jersey but had lived in Murfreesboro the past 30 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Matthews and her father, Peter M. Heimburger.

Corey is survived by her brothers, Peter and John Heimburger.

Also left to...

Sam Youree

Sam Youree

December 7, 2020

John Samuel Youree, II, age 32, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was the son of the late John "Sam" Samuel Youree. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rachel and Samuel Youree and Jack Tuter.

Sam is survived by his mother, Cathy Tuter Youree; sisters, Jamie (Tony) Switzer...

Patricia "Pat" Taliaferro

Patricia "Pat" Taliaferro

December 7, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Adam Taliaferro was born May 7, 1943 to Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Robert "Bob" and Polly Mays Adam in Albany, Georgia. Throughout her life they relocated to Denver, Colorado, Anchorage, Alaska and eventually settled down in Smyrna, Tennessee with her father's retirement.

She was a 1961 graduate of Smyrna High School and became a...

Mitchell Fulks

Mitchell Fulks

December 6, 2020

Virnie Mitchell Fulks, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on December 6, 2020.  He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Virnie Lee Fulks and Mattie Delbridge Fulks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Basham Fulks; sister, Ruth Bush and her husband Cornie; and grandchildren, Josh Martinez and...

Paul Mozena, Ii

Paul Mozena, Ii

December 5, 2020

Paul Eugene Mozena II, age 62, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Paul Eugene and Carmen Leatta Mozena. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Margretta Mozena.

He is survived by his children, Heather Campbell and her husband Christopher,...

Charles Earnest Bartels

Charles Earnest Bartels

December 4, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Ernest Haviland Bartels, age 81, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Center in Smyrna, TN. He was a native of Charleston, WV, and a son of the late Ernest and Lucille Haviland Bartels. Mr. Charles Bartels held a B.A. from the University of Charleston, WV., a Masters in Counseling from Marshall...

Rhonda Trent

Rhonda Trent

December 4, 2020

Rhonda Trent "Mimi" of Murfreesboro, TN died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. She was a native of Detroit, MI and a daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret Racz Edmunds.

Survivors include a daughter, Rachael Ogletree and husband Jason; and a son, Ryan Trent, all of Murfreesboro; a grandson, Trent Ogletree;...

Steve Douglas

Steve Douglas

December 4, 2020

Mr. Steven "Steve" Henry Douglas, age 63, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Harvey Douglas, Jr. and Lois Joiner. Mr. Douglas was a faithful member and deacon at Stones River Baptist Church. He worked for Ideal Tridon as a toolmaker. Mr. Douglas enjoyed watching home improvement projects and college...

Carl Buckner

Carl Buckner

December 4, 2020

Carl Buckner was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Nashville, TN and moved with his family to Murfreesboro when he was one year old where his father, Dr. Hiram Buckner, along with his mother, Jean Pylant Buckner established a home and a practice as the first chiropractor in town.  Carl spent his elementary and middle school years attending Crichlow Grammar...

Roger Dale Keith

Roger Dale Keith

December 4, 2020

Roger Dale Keith, 73, of Smyrna, TN departed this earth to his heavenly home Friday, December 4, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan, brothers Troy Keith and W.J. Keith of Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Wallace Keith, his mother Margaret Dobbs Keith, six brothers and one sister.

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Kathy Cunliffe

Kathy Cunliffe

December 3, 2020

Katherine "Kathy" M. Cunliffe, age 70, of Smyrna, TN, was born on December 8, 1949 and went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2020. She was born in Auburn, NY and spent the latter part of her life between Smyrna, TN and Mission, TX. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Arleatha Allen of...

Maribeth Hand Sauls

Maribeth Hand Sauls

December 3, 2020

Maribeth Hand Sauls , age 65 of Lascassas, TN, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Willard and Joyce Gaither Hand. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother Arthur Hand.

Maribeth is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Sauls; sons,...

Anastasia Rose Arndt

Anastasia Rose Arndt

December 2, 2020

Miss Anastasia Rose Arndt, infant, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN and is the daughter of Michael and Sandy Arndt. Her family attends St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Miss Anastasia is survived by her parents, Michael and Sandy Arndt; five brothers, Braeden, Camden, Riley, Keegan, and...

Mary Lucille Mullins

Mary Lucille Mullins

December 2, 2020

Mary Lucille Hooper Mullins, age 80, of Smyrna, TN was born on Nov 28, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on Dec 2, 2020.

She was born in Nashville, TN but was a life-long resident of Rutherford County. She worked many years at Trinidad Benham but retired from Taylor Farms in Smyrna Tn.

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Patricia Wiser Schaefer

Patricia Wiser Schaefer

December 2, 2020

Patricia Wiser Schaefer, age 67, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. A native of Shelbyville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Lorraine Schneider Wiser. Mrs. Schaefer was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Andrew Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer is survived by her daughter, Ashley Fleming and her husband...

Drew Colin Bradford

Drew Colin Bradford

December 1, 2020

Drew Colin Bradford, 40, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Drew was born in Chattanooga and lived in the Murfreesboro area for 20 years.

Drew will be remembered by all who loved him, including his wife of 19 years, Marjorie Bradford; his children, Amber Claire (15) and Timothy Drew...

Barbara Ella Smith Copous

Barbara Ella Smith Copous

November 30, 2020

Barbara Ella Smith Copous, age 90 of Manchester, TN, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. Born in Lawrenceville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cora V. Bagwell Smith. Mrs. Copous was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Copous. Mrs. Copous is survived by her sons, James and Robert Copous both of Morrison,...

Amy Loyd Rodriguez

Amy Loyd Rodriguez

November 30, 2020

Amy Loyd Rodriguez, age 71 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Monday, November 30, 2020. She was a native of Christiana and a daughter of the late Walter Loyd and Sara Lovvorn Loyd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Spencer Loyd, Walter Loyd, Jr, and Ralph Loyd.

Survivors include her children, Raymond...

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