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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Rachel Kaplan

Rachel Kaplan

October 4, 2020

Rachel Lillian Ruth Kaplan, age 42 of Nashville passed away October 4, 2020. She was a native of Tennessee and was working for Postmates in Customer Service and was a talented Artist. Rachel was loved by all and was the Godmother of the four children of Pao Yang of Plant City, Florida. Rachel is survived by her mother, Kathy...

William "Bill" Albert Morefield

William "Bill" Albert Morefield

October 2, 2020

William "Bill" A. Morefield, age 85, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020. A native of Davidson County, and a long-time resident of Hickman County, he was the son of the late Carter E. and Cora Bell White Morefield. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Yvonne Morefield; and...

Steve Griffey

Steve Griffey

October 2, 2020

Mr. Stephen "Steve" Floyd Griffey, age 60, of Shelbyville, TN passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. He was a native of Adams, TN. Steve was a hard worker and enjoyed remodeling and painting. He most recently worked for TDOT. He enjoyed playing pool, riding his motorcycle, and horse trading. He was of the Baptist faith.

Steve is...

Jimmy Gordon

Jimmy Gordon

October 2, 2020

Jimmy Gordon, age 81 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cannon County and was a son of the late Dee and Jean Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Gordon; a son, Jimmy David Gordon; a daughter, Regina Smotherman;...

Mark Anthony Kruse

Mark Anthony Kruse

October 1, 2020

Mark is survived by his wife Joanna Lynn Kruse, two daughters, Hannah Jeannette Kruse and Emma Gabrielle Kruse, his parents, Melvin and Mary Kruse and siblings Marie Pleggenkhule (Jeff), Michael Kruse (Gail), Melanie Kruse, Matthew Kruse (Jennifer), Marjorie Elbering (Jason), Myron Kruse (Dawn), and Marvin Kruse. Born in Lawler, Iowa, Mark grew up and attended Turkey Valley Community School....

Marilyn Moss

Marilyn Moss

September 29, 2020

Marilyn J. Moss, age 76, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. A native of Chesapeake, OH, she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Jessie Bradley Smith. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Vivian Burcham.

A funeral service will be Friday at 3:00 p.m....

Bessie Patterson

Bessie Patterson

September 28, 2020

Mrs. Bessie Patterson, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Shelie and Martha Louise McNeese Adams; husband, Robert Sydney Patterson; and daughter, Linda Kerrigan.

A graveside service will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in Roselawn...

Patsy Carol Gibson

Patsy Carol Gibson

September 28, 2020

Patsy Carol Gibson , age 74 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. A native of Murfreesboro, TN she was the daughter of Dorothy Lowe Gibson and the late Edmond R. Gibson. Ms. Gibson was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Gibson Hale.

Ms. Gibson is survived by her daughter, Denise...

Rick Bratcher

Rick Bratcher

September 28, 2020

Ricky Bratcher, age 61 of Smyrna, Tennessee, died Monday, September 28, 2020 at StoneCrest Medical Center. A native of Nashville, he was a son of the late Nathan Bratcher and Jessie Young Bratcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Bratcher, Marsha Norfleet and Brenda Hopper.

Survivors include his wife of...

David Arnold

David Arnold

September 27, 2020

David Arnold lived his 90 years well.  He loved his family, friends, and most of all, his God.  He and Janice lived and preached the gospel in Kentucky, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee.  It was his joy to teach and preach in many states, including Alaska, and the countries of Jamaica, Hungary, Belgium, Romania, England, and Lithuania.

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Mary Jo Wyatt

Mary Jo Wyatt

September 27, 2020

Mary Jo Burke Wyatt, age 96, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020. A native of Crockett County, TN, she was the daughter of the late W.D. and Mary Hall Burke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roe C. Wyatt; and her sister, Nell Burke Brister.

She...

Kenneth Martin Bump

Kenneth Martin Bump

September 27, 2020

Kenneth Martin Bump , age 82 passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. A native of New London, CT, he was the son of the late William and Margery Bump Daniels. Mr. Bump was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Bump who died in 1989.

Mr. Bump is survived by his daughters, Teresa...

Darren Welker

Darren Welker

September 26, 2020

John "Darren" Welker, age 52 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, he was raised in the Walter Hill Community.

Darren was a baptized believer since 1982 and served faithfully as a deacon of the Walter Hill Church...

Lorraine Maxson

Lorraine Maxson

September 25, 2020

Lorraine "Rainy" (Downs) Maxson passed away peacefully in her home in Murfreesboro, TN, September 25 , 2020, comforted by her family and loved ones after a long illness. She lived a long and fulfilling life.

Rainy's long and fulfilling life began in New Jersey on August 17, 1934 with parents Andrew and Ella Downs. While she was...

Mary Bennett

Mary Bennett

September 24, 2020

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Howse Bennett, age 95, of Lascassas, TN passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Rutherford Co., TN to the late William Mitchell and Mayme Elizabeth Pitts Howse. Mrs. Bennett was a lifelong member of Hillview Baptist Church. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State Teacher's College. Mrs. Bennett...

Barbara Trimble

Barbara Trimble

September 23, 2020

Ms. Barbara Trimble, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine Trimble. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Shelly Lloyd.

She is survived by her adopted daughter, Amanda Buttrey; grand-daughter, Heather Johnson; great grandchildren, Emmanuel, Emma, Eliana, Jonathan, Kenzie, and Nate; sister, Linda Harris;...

Robert Lewis Smith Phd

Robert Lewis Smith Phd

September 23, 2020

Robert Lewis Smith Ph.D., formerly of Shreveport, LA, died peacefully in Murfreesboro TN on September 23, 2020. Robert was born on June 22nd, 1938in Ranger TX and grew up in nearby Abilene as the 4th child of the late Lewis Smith and Eunice Turner Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother Ned Smith of Houston, TX and...

Robert "Buck" Dayton Hayes

Robert "Buck" Dayton Hayes

September 22, 2020

Robert D. "Buck" Hayes, age 93, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl and Rebecca Lee Coleman Hayes; his first wife, Nell Victoria Melton Hayes; and brothers, Grady and Everett Hayes.

Funeral services...

Gary Kent Smith

Gary Kent Smith

September 22, 2020

Gary Kent Smith, Sr., age 85 of Beechgrove died Tuesday September 22, 2020, after short illness. He was a native of Fayetteville, TN and was the son of the late, Wesley Emerson Smith and Annie Ebby Spurlock Smith. He was of the Baptist Faith, a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from Bridgestone in La...

Elisa Phetmyxay

Elisa Phetmyxay

September 22, 2020

Mrs. Elisa Phetmyxay, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:30am. She was born in Laos to the late Bounna and Oun Phetmyxay. Elisa had many jobs throughout her working career. She owned and operated a restaurant with her family, worked in a factory, and was a teacher's aide. Elisa was a member of...

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