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Jean Tela

Jean Tela

December 29, 2020

Mr. Jean Tela Boyoma passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 in La Vergne, TN after a courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife Hélène Keto, his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family is undebted to Dr. Kristin Martel and team (Siloam Medical Center), Dr. William Petrie (Vanderbilt Geriatrics), Ms. Roselyn...

Hugh Clenny Phifer, Jr

Hugh Clenny Phifer, Jr

December 29, 2020

Hugh Clenny Phifer, Jr., age 84 of Murfreesboro died December 29, 2020. He was a native of White Co. and was the son of the late, Hugh Clenny Phifer, Sr. and Nola Tolbert Phifer.

Mr. Phifer was a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ and worked as a salesman in the steel industry.

He...

William Chase Ledbetter, Jr

William Chase Ledbetter, Jr

December 28, 2020

William Chase Ledbetter, Jr. died on December 28, 2020 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Rutherford, Co.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Sally Langford Scott Ledbetter and by daughter Juliet Scott Ledbetter Sanders.  He was a Ruling Elder of The First Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by son William Chase Ledbetter, III and his...

Maurine Clement

Maurine Clement

December 27, 2020

Mrs. Mildred "Maurine" Weatherly Clement, age 94, of Murfreesoro, TN went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Camden, TN to the late William Vernon and Una Cowell Weatherly. Mrs. Clement worked as a bank teller most recently for First American Bank in Woodbury, TN. She was a member...

Peggy Jo Caffey Weeks

Peggy Jo Caffey Weeks

December 27, 2020

Peggy Caffey Weeks, age 90 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 . She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carmack and Willie Pearl Norris Caffey and sister Dorothy "Tuck" Ferguson.

She is survived by sons Terry (Mary) Weeks and Roger (Kimla) Weeks; daughters Joann (Bobby) Kavanaugh and Teresa (Jeff) Summar; granddaughters Jennifer...

Don Alexander

Don Alexander

December 26, 2020

Mr. Ellis "Don" Alexander, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cannon Co., TN to the late Henry and Janie Howeth Alexander. Mr. Alexander attended North Boulevard Church of Christ. He owned and operated Alexander Electric for many years before working for the State...

Jeffrey Robert Martz

Jeffrey Robert Martz

December 26, 2020

Jeffrey Robert Martz, age 67of Smyrna, TN passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born in Lima, OH to the late Robert G. Martz and Barbara Ann Jones Martz. He is survived by his longtime significant other, Joyce Holt; children, Bethany Seals and husband Jay, and Bret Martz and wife Michaela and her children, Michael Fetscher and...

Dr. Satyen Saraswat

Dr. Satyen Saraswat

December 26, 2020

Dr. Satyen Suresh Saraswat, age 41, was the most kind, gentle, and generous of his entire family.  His patience was legendary, and it had to be growing up sandwiched between two sisters.  When he was not being forced to play Barbies with his He-man and GI Joe figurines, he was learning how to use humor as his quiet superpower....

Terry Patterson

Terry Patterson

December 26, 2020

Terry Lawrence Patterson, age 66, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Tracy Lee and Sybil Patterson and was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Patterson.

He is survived by his children, Jeremiah Patterson and his wife Regan and Mindy Patterson Sells; furry four...

Keith Alan Creasy

Keith Alan Creasy

December 25, 2020

Keith Alan Creasy , age 52 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. A native of Sardis, TN, he was the son of Anna Mae Simpson Creasy of Smyrna, TN, and the late Larry Neal Creasy, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Irene Creasy, David and Nancy Simpson, O....

Juanita Hutchins

Juanita Hutchins

December 23, 2020

Juanita Hutchins, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Giles County and was a daughter of the late Jim Frank and Viva Myers Nipper. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie B. Hutchins, and children, Tony Hutchins, Helen...

Kenyon Collins Nelson

Kenyon Collins Nelson

December 23, 2020

Kenyon Collins Nelson , age 47 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born in Rome, GA on December 10, 1973.

Kenyon is survived by his children, Caleb R. Nelson, Callie Jane Nelson, and Brooke Nelson all of Murfreesboro, TN; mother of his children, Angela Nelson of Murfreesboro, TN; parents, James...

William "Bill" J. Colligan

William "Bill" J. Colligan

December 22, 2020

William "Bill" J. Colligan, was born May 10, 1962, age 58 of Murfreesboro, TN, formally of Brentwood, NY and Dover, PA passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was the son of the late John W. Colligan and Mildred Leitgeb Colligan.

Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years and childhood sweetheart Georgeann "Bonnie" Brown Colligan...

Robert "Bob" Allen Preuett, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Allen Preuett, Sr.

December 22, 2020

Robert Allen "Bob" Preuett , Sr., age 87 of Lebanon, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Henry Clyde and Ruth Cline Preuett. Mr. Preuett was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Jane Seagroves Preuett, who died in 2019; and two brothers, Charles...

Jordan Shepherd

Jordan Shepherd

December 21, 2020

Mr. Jordan Lane Shepherd, age 19, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was born in Camarillo, CA to Jason and Kenda Shepherd. Jordan was born and raised as a true Californian (he loved the beach!). He moved to Tennessee with his parents in 2015 just before his freshman year in high school. Jordan took numerous...

Thomas Bell

Thomas Bell

December 21, 2020

Thomas Leslie Bell, age 62, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home in Murfreesboro. He is the son of the late Juanita Marie Jamerson Bell.

He is survived by his father, James Olen Bell; brothers, Troy Bell and Todd Bell; aunts, Narene Davidson and Frances Johnson; uncles; cousins; and several other family and friends.

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Paulette Blanchard

Paulette Blanchard

December 21, 2020

Paulette L. Blanchard, age 76 of LaVergne, Tennessee, died Monday December 21, 2020 at StoneCrest Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Welsh, Louisiana, and a daughter of the late Ameneuse Allemond and Zella Bertrand Allemond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughters, Jamie and Robin Allemond; and brothers, Stanford...

Clarence Mitchell, Jr

Clarence Mitchell, Jr

December 20, 2020

Clarence Walter Mitchell, Jr. age 86, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Clarence and Lucille Mitchell and was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Mitchell.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Brewer, Sharon Mitchell, and Cynthia; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Santini, Beverly Bouie; and many other family...

Glynda H. Gandy

Glynda H. Gandy

December 20, 2020

Glynda H. Gandy , age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. A native of Decatur, AL, she was the daughter of the late Harry Glynn Hunter, Sr., and Cois Turney Hunter Clements. Mrs. Gandy was also preceded in death by her first husband Donald Ray Gandy, Sr. who died in 2009.

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James Lonnie Messick

James Lonnie Messick

December 19, 2020

 http://watchthegamelive.com/cumberland-2020/   Livestream link for the Lonnie Messick funeral. 

Lonnie Messick, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Wiley and Mary Todd Messick; and sons, Brian Patrick and John Michael Messick.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m....

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