Obituaries

January 9, 2021

Robert "Bob" Dillingham Sharrock, age 87, of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Private family services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 under the direction of Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. He was born on February 17, 1933 in Ferndale, Michigan, to the late Robert "Rob"...

January 9, 2021

Jerry J. Lane was born July 26, 1948 and passed away January 9, 2021.  He was saved early in his adult life and was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pat Lane whom she affectionately referred to him as a Hon.  He was dad to his...

January 9, 2021

Frank A. Williams, age 71 of Smyrna died January 9, 2021. He was a native of Springfield VT and was the son of the late, William F. Williams, and Iola Mae Williams. Mr. Williams was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and working many jobs doing Maintenance and Security. He enjoyed the outdoors and being with his...

January 9, 2021

Edward John Bozeman, Jr, age 54, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at home in Murfreesboro surrounded by his family. Son of the late Edward John Bozeman, Sr, he was also preceded in death by grandparents: Ed and Virginia Bozeman (Shallotte, NC); Edmund and Ida Arnold (Christiana, TN).

He is survived by his wife, Nancy M Chaplin-Bozeman;...

January 9, 2021

Sengphayvanh Nakhoneinh Allen , age 52 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born in Luang Prabang, Laos, she was the daughter of Soukanh Nakhoneinh of Murfeesboro, TN, and the late Ketkeo Nakhoneinh.

Sengphayvanh is survived by her sons, Justin Sinthavong of Smyrna, TN, Patrick Sinthavong of Nashville, TN, and Luke Khanthavong of...

January 8, 2021

James Samuel (Sam) Small, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at his home in Murfreesboro, TN, after his long fight with multiple myeloma cancer.  He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.  He fought valiantly for over thirteen years with the final battle beginning three years ago.  God granted him eight years of remission from...

January 8, 2021

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Pietrzyk, age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Stella Habinka Pietrzyk. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a nuclear plant operator on the USS Enterprise. After his military service, he completed a degree in the...

January 8, 2021

Wanda J. Shaver, age 74, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Putnam County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Velma Dishman Conley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, William "Bill" Shaver; daughter, Cindy Shaver of Smyrna; son, Jerry...

January 8, 2021

Mr. Hunter Buchanan Fann, age 31, of Henderson, NV formerly of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro to Randall K. and Layte Lasseter Fann. Hunter was a 2008 graduate of Oakland High School and 2012 graduate of MTSU's School of Journalism and attended Jennings Jones School of Business.

Hunter was...

January 7, 2021

Lawrence Douglas Davenport, Jr, age 66, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Ann Paul Davenport, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martene Gregory; uncles, Gene Davenport and Delbert Paul; and great niece, Ashley Allen.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara...

January 7, 2021

Cecilia Aurora Guzman, Age 74, of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away on January 7th, 2021 due to illness. Cecilia was a loving Mother and Grandmother, spending her early years working in the restaurant industry as well as opening her own business serving and preparing food from her Costa Rican culture. Cecilia loved her family, and being blessed with many children,...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...