Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Rick Bruner
January 18, 2021
Rick L. Bruner, age 66, passed away January 18, 2021, after a valiant fight against covid related health issues. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio and was a resident of LaVergne, Tennessee for over 30 years.
Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Valerie Roman Bruner; Sons Ricky (Kayla Reid) Bruner II, Christopher Conroy; Daughters Brandy...
Jack L. Dozier
January 17, 2021
Jack L. Dozier, age 86 of Murfreesboro passed away January 17, 2021. He was a native of Harlan Co. KY. Mr. Dozier is preceded in death by his parents, Loss Reed Dozier and Nola Brock Dozier; longtime companion, Dot Wilson; brothers, Ernest Dozier, Louis Dozier, Robert Dozier and a sister June Fielders Mr. Dozier was of the Baptist Faith...
Keith Shadowens
January 17, 2021
On January 17 th , 2021, Jerry Keith Shadowens loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-uncle passed away in Smyrna, TN. Keith is survived by his loving wife Linda of 38 years, their children Courtney (Dale Gleaves), Trisha (Brandon Neff) and Josh (Michael Bromley). His grandchildren; Lexi, Emma, Zach, Knox, Owen, Bella and Baylor. He is also survived...
Margie Catherine Denton
January 16, 2021
Margie Catherine Denton, age 87, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Selene Duke; husband, Howard Thomas Denton; daughter, Catherine Elaine Minatra; and sibilings, Aileen, Barthel, Dennis, Claude, Bailey, Glenn, Frances, and Rose.
She is survived by her children, Suzanne M. Denton, Patty G. Denton, Thomas A. Denton...
Dr. Florence Howse Ridley
January 16, 2021
Dr. Florence Howse Ridley, nicknamed "Fonnie" or "Flossie", passed away in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on January 16, 2021. And yes, the world grew a little dimmer, but only temporarily as per her hopes.
Florence was born under a wandering star, November 13, 1922, in Murfreesboro, and began her "great adventure" as she would say. She graduated from Randolph-Macon...
Marilyn Castelli
January 16, 2021
On Saturday, January 16, Marilyn Ann (Hauser) Castelli of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully ending her difficult battle with COVID-19.
Marilyn was born on November 3, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Lipscomb University in 1968 with a major in English. She earned her Master's of Education in Reading from Middle Tennessee State University in 1992.
For 15 years, Marilyn was...
Earl Ray Cantrell
January 16, 2021
Earl Ray Cantrell , age 64 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. A native of Livingston, TN, he was born on April 7, 1956 to Ruby Dishman Cantrell of Gallatin, TN, and the late J. B. "Bud" Cantrell.
Mr. Cantrell is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cheryl Leon...
Larry Mcconnell
January 15, 2021
Mr. Larry Glen McConnell, age 77, of Milton, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Anderson, AL to the late Sanford Malon and Mauvine Jewell Cockrell McConnell. Mr. McConnell managed the Firestone location in Murfreesboro over 35 years before retiring and then working as office manager for Florida Brothers for another...
Billy Ray Randolph
January 15, 2021
Billy Ray Randolph, age79, of Smyrna, passed away Friday morning, January 15 th , 2021. Mr. Randolph was a native of Davidson County; son of the late Lewis "Brown" and Mary Randolph.
Preceeded in death by late wife, Barbara Randolph and his brother, Lewis Randolph.
Mr. Randolph is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Randolph;...
Shelby Mills
January 15, 2021
Mrs. Shelby Jean Mills, age 79, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born in Barbourville, KY to the late Shelby and Alma Grubbs Relaford. Mrs. Mills was of the Christian faith. Her love for her family was unconditional. Mrs. Mills was strong enough to give good advice and encouragement to her family. She always...
Orlinda Morgan
January 15, 2021
Mr. Orlinda Morgan, age 88, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021. A native of LaFayette, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, John and James Merideth Moss Morgan; wife, Ruth Reed Morgan; and grandson, O.J. Stanley.
He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Joan Ratliff and John...
Shawna Jane Barlow
January 14, 2021
Our beloved Shawna Jane Barlow, age 41, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021.
She is survived by her children, Devon Connor Luffman and Grant Avery Luffman; fiancé, Bernd Thomas Rindermann; parents, James and Diane Barlow; sisters, Christy Cantrell, Sheree Butler Barlow; and many other family and friends.
Shawna loved to cook, garden, shoot guns and...
Carol York Wood
January 13, 2021
Mrs. Carol York Wood , age 81 of LaVergne, TN, went to meet her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A native of Monroe County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bluford and Arillia Armour York.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack W. Wood; sons, Jeffrey Wood...
John Thomas "Johnny" Ard
January 13, 2021
John Thomas "Johnny" Ard, Jr., age 42 of Smyrna passed away January 13, 2021. He was lifelong resident of Smyrna and was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Ard, Sr. Johnny is survived by his daughter, Adelle Ard; mother, Elaine Ard; sisters, Melissa Bowers, Angela Ard and fiancé Rodney Salisbury; Nieces; Kristin Bowers, Kaitlyn Salisbury; nephew, Michael...
Stephanie Sophia Pottmeyer
January 13, 2021
Stephanie Sophia Pottmeyer, age 8 passed away January 13, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Phila Pottmeyer and sister, Olivia Pottmeyer. Stephanie was a student at Salem Elementary School. Visitation will be 4:00PM to 6:00PM Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. www.woodfinchapel.com
Avalynn Dawn Tidwell
January 11, 2021
Avalynn Dawn Tidwell , infant daughter of Tim and Paige Tidwell of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.
Avalynn is survived by her parents, Tim and Paige Tidwell; brother, Collin Asher Tidwell; sister, Adalee Grace Tidwell all of Murfreesboro, TN; grandparents, Terry and Vickie Tidwell of Murfreesboro, TN, and William and Rhonda Karpowecz...
Eugene Kenneth "Gene" Cook
January 11, 2021
Eugene Kenneth "Gene" Cook, age 81 of Smyrna. He was a native Bay City, MI and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Cook; his parents, John Russell Cook and Isla White Cook. He was a retired Pilot and worked with Aerial Photography. Mr. Cook is a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by...
Patricia Mcintyre
January 11, 2021
Patricia A. McIntyre, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021. A native of Erie, PA she was a long-time resident of Corry, PA and was preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Frank" and Isabelle Drozdowski Szymanski.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m....
Nettie Newman
January 10, 2021
Nettie O. Newman, "Gur Gur", age 82, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Mrs. Newman was born in Sumac, TN and grew up in Frankewing, TN. She was the daughter of the late Robert Gordon and Helen Lanier O'Malley. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Jettie O'Malley, Margaret...
Charles L. Sellers
January 10, 2021
Charles L. Sellers, age 80 of Murfreesboro went to be with his Lord January 10, 2021 and was immediately set free from Parkinsons Disease.
He was born at home October 19, 1940 in Fountain Hill, AR. to his parents, Cecil and Mittie Sellers.
Mr. Sellers was a committed Christian and faithful member of World Outreach...
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