Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Evelyne Peery
December 19, 2020
Evelyne Peery was born on May 15, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, and left this earth at 92 years young on December 19, 2020. Evelyne was the daughter of Hubert and Bertie Byers and the family ultimately settled in Algood, Tennessee, where Evelyne attended high school. Throughout her life, Evelyne claimed to be the star player of her high school...
Fred F. Kerr
December 19, 2020
Fred F. Kerr, evangelist, died on December 19, 2020. He was 83.
He was born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He and his devoted wife, Mary came to Columbia, South Carolina in 1978 for Mr. Kerr to attend Columbia Bible College and Graduate School (CIU).
The biggest day in his life was December 21, 1968....
Ruth Katherline Donnell
December 19, 2020
Ruth Katherline "Kat" Donnell, age 88 of the Halls Hill community passed away on December 19, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1932 to the late Sam Travis and Jennie Lou Hendricks Travis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, George "Toby" Donnell; son, Gentry Donnell; daughter-in-law, Lillian Donnell; grandson, Barry Walker; great-grandson...
Ray Anderson
December 18, 2020
Ray Anderson, age 66 of Smyrna, TN passed away December 18 th , 2020. He was a loyal member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church where he was very involved and active with his church family. Faith was very important to him. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his friends in the chapel, as well as doing crossfit.
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Amanda Pharris
December 18, 2020
Amanda Sue Hickman Pharris passed into the arms of Jesus on December 18, 2020. Her final months on this earth were marked with a peace and beauty that can only be explained by the presence of God in her life. Just this past April, Amanda began a relationship with Jesus Christ that would carry her through her final days....
Julia Elizabeth Stubblefield Skinner
December 18, 2020
Julia Elizabeth Stubblefield Skinner bravely departed this world on Friday, December 18, 2020, in Marietta, GA. She knew she was surrounded by the love of all her family. Julia was born to Richard Wade Stubblefield and Martha (Bea) Ellen Carr Stubblefield on November 28, 1935, in Hartsville, TN, a place dear to her heart. Her husband of 57 years,...
Lacy Wakid
December 18, 2020
Lacy Rucker Noel Wakid passed away at the age of 87 on December 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William Blackman Noel and Hattie Williams Noel. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Oscar Jones Noel and William (Billy) Blackman Noel Jr., and by her sisters, Harriet Amanda Noel Smith and Emily Juliet Noel....
Nick Oliver
December 17, 2020
Nick Oliver, age 20 of Murfreesboro passed away suddenly on December 17, 2020. He was a born in Bedford County and had lived in Rutherford County most of his life. Nick was a 2018 graduate of Riverdale High School and attended The Experience Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being a comedian and hanging out with family and friends....
Gail Shelton
December 16, 2020
Mrs. Rita "Gail" Shelton, age 66, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was born in Manchester, TN to the late Frank and Vera Phelps Reed. Mrs. Shelton was a homemaker to her family. She enjoyed making ceramics, decorating her home, and working in the yard.
Mrs. Shelton is survived by her sons, Charles...
Sherrie Lynn Tolbert
December 16, 2020
Sherrie Lynn Tolbert age 63 passed away peacefully at her home in Manchester, TN with her loved ones around her on December 16, 2020. Sherrie was born on January 19, 1957. She grew up in Rutherford County and attended schools in Murfreesboro. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother...
Faris Lamar Walker
December 15, 2020
Faris Lamar Walker , age 77 of Brentwood, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. A native of Thomasville, AL, he was the son of the late Faris Cornelius and Dorothy Ruth Smith Walker. Mr. Walker was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Jack Walker, and a sister, Cindy Walker Daily.
Mr. Walker...
Charles Dwayne King
December 15, 2020
Charles Dwayne King, age 64 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday December 15, 2020. He was a native of Signal Mountain and was preceded in death by his son, Elliott King; parents, Charles E. King and Dorothy Jean Griffith King.
Mr. King was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church and was a retired Contractor and Homebuilder.
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Harold C. Gaither
December 15, 2020
Harold C. Gaither , age 78 of the Midland Community, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Sam Blanks and Dewey Nella King Gaither. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky and Gerald Gaither, and a sister, Glenda Mankin.
Mr. Gaither...
Gary Lee Wilkerson
December 14, 2020
Gary Lee Wilkerson , age 72, of Lebanon, TN, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was the son of the late James Gordon and Ora Louise Holland Wilkerson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Emily Karlene Wilkerson and a brother, Dwight Wilkerson.
Gary is survived by his son, James Quincy Wilkerson...
Jean Lipsey Cotey
December 14, 2020
Jean Lipsey Cotey , January 5, 1930-December 14, 2020. Beloved daughter, loving wife, adoring mother, and devoted friend, Jean Lipsey Cotey lived her life with enthusiasm and gratitude. She walked with God her entire life.
Jean was born to parents Lois McNelly and Ray Cates Lipsey on January 5, 1930. A native of...
Karen Duvall
December 14, 2020
Ms. Karen Leigh Duvall, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born in Memphis, TN to Raymond Lee and Bertha Peterson Duvall. Karen was a faithful member of Family Worship Center. She worked in children's ministry for many years before beginning her own nonprofit organization to help teach English to the Hispanic community....
Charlie Barnes
December 13, 2020
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Ray Barnes, age 73, of Lascassas, TN passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born in Woodbury, TN to the late Raymond N. and Uva Jean Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in McMinnville, TN. He retired as a Lieutenant for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Mr. Barnes loved riding horses...
Betsy Clinard White
December 13, 2020
Betsy Clinard White, age 82, died December 13, 2020, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro after a long struggle with memory loss.
She was born April 21, 1938 in Springfield, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Orman W. Clinard and Virginia Estes Clinard.
She is survived by her husband, William D. White, to whom...
Dorothy Jean Gentry
December 13, 2020
Dorothy Jean Gentry, age 87, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, December 13, 2020. A native of Henrietta, TN, in Cheatham County, she was the daughter of the late William E. and LouElla Jones Nicholson. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Leslie Wilburn Gentry; son, Jackie...
Moises Davila
December 13, 2020
Moises Davila, age 29 of Smyrna passed away on December 13 th , 2020. He was a native of Chicago, IL and is survived by his mother, Ruth Davila of Smyrna; Father, Blas Martinez of Chicago; Brothers, Alexander Davila of Murfreesboro, Richard Davila and wife Carrie of Murfreesboro, and Marcos Davila of Chicago; Nieces, Cassie, Allie, Gracie and Karla....
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