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Evelyne Peery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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